Manchester; The Next Level | Transport Series Pt 2 – Wed 7th Oct 2026
October 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
£20.00 – £250.00
Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Pastries, Panel Discussion, Networking, Full Buffet Lunch & Beverages (Included in Ticket)
Ticket: £20.00 + VAT
Digital Ticket: £250.00 + VAT (Includes your Brand online in our Social Media Posts to the Next Level Community across the UK as well as in the Email Campaigns to all Guests after the event.)
Exhibitor (Inc 3 x Tickets): £375.00 + VAT
All available on a first booking basis, with limited tickets in each category.
After a successful first event in September, we’re excited to announce our next event as part of the Manchester; The Next Level Events 3 Part Transport Series for 2026.
We host Premium Networking and Social Events across the UK and in addition, we have both the Special Events Series and now this latest 3 Part Transport Series, designed to truly be next level whilst bringing even more of our Community together.
This Series will be focussed on engaging the Business Community to share more of the ‘Positive Business Updates’ happening in Manchester, Greater Manchester and the wider North Region when it comes to how we commute, connect and collaborate to drive growth across the City Region. Join us in SORA at The Malmaison Deansgate Hotel, with awesome views of Manchester too.
We are hosting this Panel Discussion with a Special Guest, the Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, as well as some Business Leaders across the Transport Sector in the North West, in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network. The focus for this is how we do ‘Better Business between Manchester and London’.
We will then have a delicious Buffet Lunch available for all to ensure you fuel that appetite after hearing more on what’s happening in and for Manchester in the coming months and years ahead.
Most importantly, we will have Business Professionals from a wide range of Sectors across the Next Level Community, giving everyone a chance to meet new people and connect during the networking sessions throughout the event.
As a Networking Organisation that operates across the UK, we have held events in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London for Business Owners and Leaders, with 4 Sector Groups now also available.
Our Mission:
To better connect Business Owners and Leaders together, in a relaxed environment, and to build meaningful relationships that support business growth across Manchester and the North West Region.
Who is going?
We’re pleased to host our Lunch Networking Event in Manchester.
Dress Code: Smart Casual (Be Comfortable)
Business Professionals | Next Level Special Events are:
- Open to All Roles and Sectors.
- Relaxed Networking Events for Business Professionals to meet new people from different backgrounds and build meaningful relationships.
- Informative with Guest Speakers across a range of Sectors
- Great to introduce Business Professionals that are new to Networking as well as those more experienced and want something less formal.
- CEO’s and MD’s
- Director and Board Level Execs
- Sole Traders and Freelance Professionals
- Heads of Department and Senior Management
- Finance, Insurance and Legal Professionals
- Employees and Associates
Connect – It’s great to meet new people and you will have the opportunity to connect with those in attendance before, during and after.
How will you benefit from participating?
As part of our event, you will have the following included by attending the event:
- Tea/ Coffee and Juices with Pastries
- Pure networking opportunities with like-minded Business Owners, Leaders and Professionals from across Greater Manchester.
- Hear from our Panellists including the Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, Business Leaders from across Rail, the Business Community and Transport for Greater Manchester.
- Enjoy a Buffet Lunch combining expertly crafted sushi and signature small plates from the Team at SORA.
- Inclusion in Social Media posts after the event to build your connections further.
- Inclusion in an Exclusive LinkedIn Group. This will ensure you can connect with others in the Next Level Community, not just those who attend this particular event.
In terms of timings for the event, we will be looking to host the event in the following format:
11.00am – 11.30am | Arrival Drinks and Networking (Tea/Coffee/Juices)
11.45am – 12.00pm | Welcome and Presentation
12.00pm – 12.45pm | Panel Discussion
12.45pm – 1.00pm | Q&A and thanks to our Sponsors
1.00pm – 1.45pm | Buffet Lunch to be served and more Networking
2.00pm | Depart
Please contact us should you have any questions or would like to enquire about Sponsorship for this or any of our events: 0161 726 5845 | info@nextlevelconsultancy.co.uk
Tickets are limited and will be on sale on a first come, first served basis until the Registration Deadline on Monday 5th October | 11.00am
We look forward to connecting with you…
Your Host
Danny Williams | Managing Director of Next Level Consultancy Limited and Next Level Marketing Agency Ltd.
Hi, I am Danny Williams, Founder of Next Level Networking UK and I will be hosting this event.
Please contact me should you have any questions or would like to enquire about Sponsorship for this or any of our events. In the meantime, feel free to connect with me on Social Media and I look forward to sharing a few drinks with you.
The Venue
SORA at Malmaison Deansgate | 23 Deansgate, Princess St, Manchester, M2 4EB
SORA is Malmaison Manchester Deansgate’s rooftop restaurant and bar, offering panoramic views across the city skyline alongside a contemporary Japanese-inspired menu. Combining expertly crafted sushi, signature small plates, premium cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere, SORA has become one of Manchester’s most sought-after dining and social destinations.
Located on the top floor of the hotel, the space blends stylish interiors with an outdoor terrace, creating the perfect setting for everything from relaxed lunches and celebratory dinners to networking events and special occasions. SORA’s focus on fresh ingredients, quality service, and memorable experiences reflects Malmaison’s commitment to delivering hospitality with personality and flair.
Our Panellists:
Vernon Everitt CBE | Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester
With vast leadership experience across the finance, transport and technology sectors, Vernon Everitt CBE is the Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester. He advises Mayor Bev Craig and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to help lead the development and delivery of the Bee Network, a fully-integrated transport system for this growing 3 million strong city-region. This brings together bus, tram, train and active travel alongside joined up fares, ticketing, data analytics and customer service. Vernon chairs the Executive Board of Transport for Greater Manchester.
Vernon’s primary focus is on putting customers at the heart of transport strategy and day-to-day operations, including how integration of services, city planning, technology and data can deliver better transport to drive economic growth, higher productivity and access to new homes, jobs and opportunity for all.
From 2007 to January 2022 he held a number of senior positions at Transport for London where latterly he was Managing Director for Customers, Communication and Technology. He led the successful pan-Government and transport industry marketing and communications strategy for the London 2012 Olympic Games, the largest ever campaign of its kind.
Vernon has worked at senior level at the Financial Services Authority and the Bank of England in a variety of leadership, banking, regulatory, corporate and communications roles.
Vernon is the Chair of Transport for Wales and is senior transport advisor to the consultancy Teneo.
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