The Events Gathering - Professionals Mixer: Stageology x NatWest Accelerator

The Events Gathering is back at MK:U Innovation Hub on Monday 16 November, from 11:00 to 12:30. It's a free monthly meet-up run by Stageology For Speakers in collaboration with NatWest Accelerator Milton Keynes, and it's aimed at professionals across the speaking and events world — speakers, event organisers and anyone else working in the industry.

The morning is built for networking rather than just sitting and listening. The main part of the session is 60-second pitches around the room, so everyone gets a turn to say who they are and what they do. Alongside that, there's a 15-minute guest speaker spotlight, with complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments to keep things moving. It's a straightforward format: you get your turn to speak, you hear from a guest, and you spend the rest of the time talking to the other people in the room.

Two local organisations are behind it. Stageology For Speakers works with business owners to craft speeches that land on the modern stage, and NatWest Accelerator Milton Keynes is a community for entrepreneurs offering support to help them grow their business. The gathering is open to everyone — you don't need to be a member of either, and you don't need a NatWest bank account to join in.

It runs from 11:00 to 12:30 at the MK:U Innovation Hub, 200 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 1LT. Entry is free, but you have to book in advance as spaces are limited.