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Manchester; The Next Level | Thur 11th Sept 2025
September 11 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
£20.00 – £250.00
Date: Thursday 11th September 2025
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Panel Discussion, Networking and Full Lunch Buffet (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.)
All available on a first booking basis, with limited tickets in each category.
Exhibitor (Inc 3 x Tickets): £375.00 + VAT
We are excited to announce this new event as part of our Special Event Series 2025! We host Premium Networking and Social Events across the UK and in addition, we have the Special Events Series designed to truly be next level whilst bringing even more people together.
With there being many challenges across the economic landscape right now, it can be easy to only hear about the ‘Negative News’. So we thought we’d change that!
We’re excited to be hosting an event, which is all about the ‘Positive Business Updates’ happening in Manchester and across a variety of Key Sectors driving growth in the City and wider region. Join us in the Iris Lounge at Cloud 23 in the newly rebranded The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, by IHG with awesome views of Manchester too.
Sponsored by TransPennine Express, we are hosting this Panel Discussion with some Business Leaders across the Events, Transport, Business and Hospitality Sectors in Manchester. In addition, we will have an update from the Hotel on their incredible Transformation Project over the next 18 months.
We will then have a delicious Lunch Buffet available for all to ensure you fuel that appetite after hearing more on what’s happening in Manchester.
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, Business Leaders from across Events, Transport, Hospitality and Construction.
- Enjoy a Buffet Lunch from the Team behind Podium Restaurant.
- We will plant 2 Trees per person, as part of our ongoing Partnership with our Sustainability Partner, and our Mission to be the UK’s most Sustainable Networking Organisation.
- All Guests who attend will receive a Promotional Discount of 23% Off your Drinks Bill on your next visit to Cloud 23.
- 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 | danny@nextlevelnetworking.co.uk
Tickets are limited and will be on sale on a first come, first served basis until the Registration Deadline on Tuesday 9th September | 12.30pm
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.
Main Event Sponsor
TransPennine Express | We’re pleased to announce that TransPennine Express are kindly sponsoring this event.
TransPennine Express is a rail operator that provides a premium service for customers across the North and into Scotland.
Our Vision is: we’re going places, and we’re raising the bar in rail travel, putting our customers first and helping build better infrastructure for the future of the regions we connect.
We have a vital role in connecting the North to make it greater than it has ever been, bringing people, businesses and cities close together.
You can follow them on their LinkedIn Page below.
The Venue
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, by IHG | 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
It’s an exciting time for us at Manchester’s most iconic hotel…and we say hello to IHG Hotels & Resorts as The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, By IHG.
Our name has changed, but this is so much more than a new logo. It marks the beginning of a new chapter to become the InterContinental Manchester. During this entire journey, we’ll all be here in person to answer any questions, and of course, to make sure you receive the same exceptional levels of service you have come to expect.
Guests will also now benefit from access to @ihgonerewards – an exciting loyalty program which rewards you, from everyday travel to luxury escapes. And if you’re not already…join us on this journey on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for the most up to date news.
Our Panellists:
Lori Hoinkes | Chief Executive Officer at Manchester Central
As Chief Executive, Lori is responsible for the overall growth strategy and continued prominence of Manchester Central.
Blending over 30 years of experience in the global business, events, and exhibitions market, with her Canadian heritage and passion for community-driven approaches to achieving strategic objectives, Lori oversees the operations and future direction of the venue with her hands-on, personable approach.
Prior to Manchester Central, Lori held a successful seven-year tenure as Chief Growth Officer and Managing Director at Montgomery Group and has worked alongside the Mayor of London leading strategy and delivery for the Park Royal Industrial Area as part of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation.
Our Panellists:
Chris Nutton | Major Projects and TRU Director at TransPennine Express
Chris Nutton is the Major Projects and TRU Director at TransPennine Trains; Chris has 25 years of experience in the rail industry since joining as a Graduate trainee with roles and senior leadership responsibilities across multiple functions, including projects, asset management and capital delivery, property, operations, performance and fleet, working in a number of rail businesses (Northern, Virgin Trains, First Group and TPT).
Since becoming Programme Director in 2012, Chris has led and delivered multiple complex pan-industry Timetable, Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and Operational projects. He continues to lead TPE’s investment teams and our deep collaboration with Network Rail including the £11bn TransPennine Route Upgrade.
Our Panellists:
Joe Averill | Founder and Managing Director at Level
Joe is Founder at Level, providing workspace advice to tenants of office space across the UK.
Joe first started his career in the world of tech, working for Software adoption platform business AppLearn in Manchester’s digital hub, The Sharp Project. He then took a change of paths in to the world of real estate at OBI, supporting to advise tenants on their workspace strategy. Joe founded Level in 2022 and aims to deliver specialist workspace advice for high growth firms to ensure alignment of hiring plans and workspace selection.
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