Photograph setting the scene for Networking events in Greater Manchester, October 2026

United Kingdom · Region

Networking events in Greater Manchester, October 2026

Real upcoming business and networking events in Greater Manchester, this week and this month. Each one links to its official page.

Updated

Looking for networking events in Greater Manchester? Prosotto lists real upcoming business and networking events across Greater Manchester on this page: 2 events this week, 0 events later this month and 6 events in total, each linked to its official organiser page. Members can see who else from Prosotto is going and message them before they arrive.

Greater Manchester is one of the UK's busiest event regions outside London, with tech, media and startup events in Manchester and Salford and business networking across Stockport, Bolton, Trafford and beyond.

Main towns covered: Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Trafford, Altrincham, MediaCity, Bury.

Nearest city page: Networking events in Manchester

Upcoming events in Greater Manchester

A selection from 6 upcoming events

This week

2 events in the next 7 days

  • External eventExpo

    GM Innovation Expo 2026

    Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX

    Sustainability

    The GM Innovation Expo 2026 takes place on 21 October at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Windmill Street. This flagship annual event celebrates innovation, collaboration, and business growth within Greater Manchester. The Expo is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, universities, and research institutions. It also serves investors, funders, policymakers, and business support organisations looking to explore emerging technologies and build new partnerships. The event aims to create meaningful connections that lead to practical opportunities for those seeking to take new innovations forward or secure funding and support. The format of the day includes innovation showcases and live demonstrations across sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, green technologies, and life sciences. Attendees can participate in structured networking and observe discussions exploring the future of innovation. The programme focuses on themes of leadership, workforce development, sales, and sustainability. Participants can access information regarding funding opportunities and gain insights into the latest trends shaping the region. The event provides a platform to discover new technologies and connect with potential collaborators, customers, and partners.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens businessgrowthhub.com in a new tab)

    Source: businessgrowthhub.com

  • External eventSpeed networking

    future-pro Speed Networking

    Manchester

    Design

    An evening of high-impact speed networking designed to help young professionals build relationships and develop new business skills.

    Official event page (opens pro-manchester.co.uk in a new tab)

    Source: pro-manchester.co.uk

This month

0 events later in October

Nothing listed for this period yet.

Coming up later

Soonest first

  • External eventAwards or gala

    The Made in Manchester Awards 2027

    Manchester

    The Made in Manchester Awards (MiMA), brought to you by future-pro, celebrates the brightest and best young talent within Greater Manchester's business community.

    Official event page (opens pro-manchester.co.uk in a new tab)

    Source: pro-manchester.co.uk

  • External eventBreakfast or drinks

    Corporate Finance Lunch 2027

    Manchester

    Finance

    A jam-packed afternoon for business owners and directors, offering registration, drinks, and networking followed by discussions with industry leaders.

    Official event page (opens pro-manchester.co.uk in a new tab)

    Source: pro-manchester.co.uk

External events are run by their own organisers, not by Prosotto. Always confirm details on the official page.

Events in neighbouring areas

Before you go

See who's going and connect before you arrive, join Prosotto

Find the right people going, message them privately and arrive with a plan. No feeds, no algorithm.

Join and start your story

Questions people ask

Are there networking events in Greater Manchester this week?

The "This week" section on this page lists real upcoming business and networking events in Greater Manchester over the next seven days, taken from official event pages. If it's empty, the "This month" and "Coming up later" sections show what's next.

How do I find business events in Greater Manchester?

Start with the listings on this page, which Prosotto gathers from official organiser pages and checks regularly. Local chambers of commerce, business clubs and sector meetups are usually the most useful for meeting people nearby. Members can also see who else from Prosotto is going and message them before the event.

Are networking events in Greater Manchester free?

Many local breakfasts, meetups and chamber evenings are free or low cost, while conferences and expos are usually ticketed. Always check the official event page for the current price.