As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 28 upcoming business & networking events in Preston, Lancashire, including 10 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEPreston Speaking Club
📍 Caritas Care Plungington Community Centre
The Intentional Leader
📍 South Planks Farm
£49.46
Business Networking in Preston, Lancashire - BNI Diamond
📍 The Marriot Hotel
Women In Business Network Preston Morning Meeting
📍 Galloway's Society for the Blind
£28.00
Women In Business Network Preston Afternoon Meeting
📍 Galloway's Society for the Blind
£28.00
The Expert Property Network
📍 Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, an IHG Hotel
£5.75 - £110.00
FREEHR Walk and Talk Lancashire
📍 Worden Park
Networking at Holiday Inn Preston
📍 Holiday Inn Preston by IHG
Free - £33.22
FREEPrepare to Achieve Day - Preston
📍 University of Lancashire Student Centre
FREEPreston Moves - Netwalking in September - Fishwick Nature Reserve
📍 Preston Pirates BMX Track
FREELancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation
📍 University of Lancashire
BforB Chorley Tuesday Brunch Networking
📍 Hartwood Hall Pub & Grill
£6.13 - £11.55
The Property Collective Network - September Networking Event
📍 The Black Bull
Free - £22.38
FREECentre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Twilight Networking Event
📍 Media Factory, University of Lancashire
Tech Minds: From Sales Chaos to Sales Rhythm
📍 Chorley Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
FREEThe CIPD Branch in Lancashire launch event
📍 Altitude, Warton Enterprise Zone
Preston Tech Connection Coworking Day
📍 Society1
From £21.50
Preston Tech Connection Coworking Day At Society1
📍 Society1
£24.00
Business and Biodiversity: Challenges and opportunities in a changing world
📍 Brockholes Nature Reserve
£58.80
FREEAI Leadership for Lancashire Business - Understanding AI
📍 Engineering & Innovation Centre (EIC)
FREEPreston Jobs Fair
📍 Deepdale Stadium
FREELancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation
📍 University of Lancashire
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Building Connections: Preston
£6.13
Master Your Networking Game 3.0
📍 University of Lancashire
£0.00
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Business & Networking Events in Preston — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant business & networking scene in Preston with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates business & networking events from across Preston, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's business & networking events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best business & networkingexperiences Preston has to offer.
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How many business & networking events are on in Preston?
There are currently 28 upcoming business & networking events in Preston. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming business & networking in the city.
Are there free business & networking events in Preston?
Yes — 10 of the current business & networking listings in Preston are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find business & networking events in Preston this weekend?
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How do I book tickets for business & networking events in Preston?
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How often are business & networking listings updated on EventsList?
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Business & Networking Events in Preston — Your Complete Guide
Preston's business and networking events scene is one of the most active outside London, with a rich programme of networking breakfasts, growth conferences, startup pitch nights, sector-specific roundtables, and professional development workshops running throughout the year.
The city's diverse economic base — spanning financial services, technology, creative industries, manufacturing, healthcare and the public sector — is reflected in the variety of its business events. Whether you're a startup founder, corporate professional, freelancer, or senior executive, Preston has a networking event tailored to your sector and career stage.
Dedicated networking organisations run regular events with structured formats (speed networking, roundtables, one-to-one meetings) alongside informal mixers in bars and private members' clubs. Many events are specifically designed to help smaller businesses access new clients, suppliers, investors and collaborators.
Tips for getting value from Preston business events: have a clear goal before you arrive (connection, knowledge, visibility), bring business cards or a QR code to your LinkedIn profile, follow up within 24 hours of meeting someone interesting, and prioritise quality of conversation over quantity of contacts. Many of the best business relationships in Preston started at a local networking event.