ConeX Connects LIVE: Christmas Social 2026

ConeX Connects LIVE: Christmas Social 2026 is back in Birmingham on Thursday 3 December, running from 6:00pm through to midnight. It's a Christmas social for the UK manufacturing community—members, partners, and friends—and it's being held in the Jewellery Quarter, though the exact venue is kept secret until you've registered. Last year's social was also in the Quarter, and this one is billed as the biggest ConeX Christmas yet, with around 100 guests expected.

The evening is run by Sam Baynham, founder of ConeX, and it's supported by Avidity IP, Crowe UK, Wagstaff Recruitment & 1492 Ltd, and NucCol. The format is built around bringing the community's capabilities into the room: there will be around eight member showcase areas and short, punchy talks rather than a long presentation programme. It's a night for celebrating, connecting, and looking ahead to 2027, with the focus on the people and the work coming out of the sector.

Tickets are £9.50 for ConeX members and £19.50 for non-members. If you're a company looking to get your own work in front of the room, showcase space is £99.00—that's limited to eight companies and includes four tickets. It's an 18+ event, so keep that in mind if you're bringing a group. The whole thing runs from 6:00pm on Thursday 3 December until midnight, so you've got plenty of time to work the room.