Rail Infrastructure Networking Event - Trade Only

The Rail Infrastructure Networking Event is coming to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre on Thursday 12 November, from 9:30am to 1:30pm. It's a trade-only gathering, so it's built for people working in the sector rather than the general public.

It's billed as the UK's largest rail infrastructure trade show, and the whole thing is set up around putting suppliers face-to-face with Tier 1 buyers. The aim is to connect thousands of rail professionals in one room to drive business growth, so if you're on the supply side, it's a chance to get in front of the big players. If you're on the buying side, it's a way to see what's out there without having to chase individual leads.

Having it here in Harrogate adds a bit of a contrast to the industry talk. It's a spa town known for Georgian elegance, manicured gardens and historic architecture, and its business and networking scene is one of the most active outside London. That's because the local economy draws on a wide range of sectors — financial services, technology, the creative industries, manufacturing, healthcare and the public sector — so there's a lot of professional activity moving through the town.

It's a morning and early afternoon session, running from 9:30am to 1:30pm, so you're in and out before the day is half gone. Entry is free, and it's trade only, so it's one for those already working in rail infrastructure.