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SUMMARY:Manchester; The Next Level | Transport Series Pt 2 - Wed 7th Oct 2026
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September\, we’re excited to announce our next event as part of the Manchester; The Next Level Events 3 Part Transport Series for 2026. \nWe 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. \nThis 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. 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This will ensure you can connect with others in the Next Level Community\, not just those who attend this particular event.\n\nIn terms of timings for the event\, we will be looking to host the event in the following format: \n11.00am – 11.30am | Arrival Drinks and Networking (Tea/Coffee/Juices) \n11.45am – 12.00pm | Welcome and Presentation \n12.00pm – 12.45pm | Panel Discussion \n12.45pm – 1.00pm | Q&A and thanks to our Sponsors \n1.00pm  – 1.45pm | Buffet Lunch to be served and more Networking \n2.00pm | Depart \nPlease 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 \nTickets are limited and will be on sale on a first come\, first served basis until the Registration Deadline on Monday 5th October | 11.00am \nWe look forward to connecting with you…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”1%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”about” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#da2a1c” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”21053″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text]\nYour Host\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Danny Williams | Managing Director of Next Level Consultancy Limited and Next Level Marketing Agency Ltd.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Hi\, I am Danny Williams\, Founder of Next Level Networking UK and I will be hosting this event.  \nPlease 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.[/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-williams-0b991356/” icon_size=”20″][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-instagram” url=”https://www.instagram.com/nl_dannywilliams/” icon_size=”20″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#797473″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” overflow=”hidden” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”717″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nMain Event Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Next Level Consultancy | Thanks to Next Level Consultancy for kindly sponsoring this event. \nThe Leading Sales\, Marketing and Events Consultancy across the UK. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]You can follow them on their LinkedIn Page below.[/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-linkedin” icon_size=”20″ url=”https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-consultancy-limited/”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#DA2A1C” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”23423″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text]\nThe Venue\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]SORA at Malmaison Deansgate | 23 Deansgate\, Princess St\, Manchester\, M2 4EB \nSORA 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. \nLocated 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. 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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.  \nVernon’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.  \nFrom 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.  \nVernon 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.  \nVernon is the Chair of Transport for Wales and is senior transport advisor to the consultancy Teneo. 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As Regional Director for the Northwest at Northern for 5 years\, Chris led a team of over 2400 people responsible for customer experience\, safety\, traincrew leadership\, operational strategy and stakeholder relationships up to the most senior levels. \nDuring this time under his leadership\, the Region was transformed in terms of new trains introduction\, trade union relations\, stakeholder engagement\, December 23 timetable introduction and customer sentiment. \nHis most recent role is Managing Director of TransPennine Trains\, which commenced in May 2023. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-linkedin-square” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jackson-fciro-473a7313/” icon_size=”20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”23247″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nOur Panellists:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Simon Elliott | Network Director for Rail at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\n\n\nSimon Elliott is Network Director for Rail at TfGM\, where he leads the development\, performance and integration of Greater Manchester’s rail network as part of the Bee Network vision. 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His work focuses on improving passenger experience\, driving economic growth\, supporting sustainable travel and ensuring rail plays a central role in the region’s future prosperity. \nA passionate advocate for collaboration and innovation\, Simon regularly engages with senior leaders across the rail industry\, local authorities and government to deliver practical improvements for passengers and develop the next generation of integrated transport services. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_padding=”0px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-linkedin-square” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-elliott-44244351/” icon_size=”20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” 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URL:https://www.nextlevelconsultancy.co.uk/event/manchester-the-next-level-transport-series-pt-2-wed-7th-oct-2026/
LOCATION:SORA at Malmaison Deansgate\, 23 Deansgate\, Princess Street\,\, Manchester\, M2 4EB
CATEGORIES:Networking,NLN Events,North West,Region
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nextlevelconsultancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC08647-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Danny Williams":MAILTO:danny@nextlevelconsultancy.co.uk
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