Disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs networking
2026-03-05 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire for Disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs networking event

The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire is excited to invite you to a unique networking event designed to empower disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to support your business journey.
Agenda

9:30 AM – Arrivals and networking time with refreshments
10:00 AM – Welcome from BIPC Northamptonshire
10:05 – 10:30 AM – Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs: Energy Management with Susan Liverman of The Kindful CIC
10:30 – 10:45 AM – Considerations for a successful business from Gareth Jones, BIPC Northamptonshire Entrepreneur in Residence
10:45 – 11:30 AM – Networking continues

This networking event is an in-person event and is for people living in the UK only.
Following the event Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire will send a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our events. This is facilitated by our third party processor Reason Digital Limited.

TMM IRL: Driven by History – Women in Motorsport at Silverstone Museum
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Stephanie Sykes-Dugmore, Head of Collections and Research at Silverstone Museum
Topic: Driven by History – Women in Motorsport at Silverstone Museum
To coincide with International Women’s Day, we’re joined by Steph, Head of Collections and Research at Silverstone Museum.
Discover the untold stories of the women who shaped motorsport history and continue to inspire future generations. This talk explores the heritage preserved at Silverstone Museum, highlighting pioneers who broke barriers and the modern movement driving inclusivity through initiatives like #Girlswill. This talk will look how the power of Driver to Survive and the new female fanbase is changing the demographics and now market is now changing to engage these fans. Join us to explore how history fuels change—and how you can help drive the future.
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £5 to £50 (the average attendees choose to pay £11.38 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!

Future-proof your SEO: AI, content and strategy
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a free event designed for marketers, business owners and content creators who want to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of search engine optimisation.
Discover how AI is transforming SEO strategies, learn how to create content that ranks and explore the tools and techniques that will dominate in 2026 and beyond.

Morning
9.00 – 10.00 – Networking

10.00 – 10.30: Tristan James (EE) – The three pillars of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and tactics to improve AI visibility

10.30 – 11.00: James Bavington (StrategiQ) – When ads enter the chat: How AI interfaces will rewrite Search Marketing

11.15 – 11.45: Harry Evans (Care Launch) – Most AI SEO content fails. Here’s how we’ve used AI to generate £5m+ in revenue

11.45 – 12.15: Anna Wojciechowska and Elsa Hagman (Cludo) – Conversational search: How dialogue is changing the way users find information

Lunch
12.15 – 1.00: Buffet lunch provided by Barclays Eagle Labs

Afternoon

1.00 – 1.30: David Bevan, Chris Normington, Robyn Fisher and Olabisi Adewale (West Northamptonshire Council) – Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with the content improvement: How we use Cludo to help customers

1.30 – 2.00: Nikki Pilkington (Non Wanky SEO) – SEO, innit? Why the fundamentals beat the jargon every time

2.00 – 2.30: Closing panel discussions and questions

What you will learn

AI in SEO: How artificial intelligence is reshaping keyword research, content optimisation and ranking strategies

Content that converts: Practical tips for creating engaging, high-performing web content

Future trends: What’s next for SEO and how to prepare your business for algorithm changes

Tools and techniques: The best AI-driven platforms to streamline your SEO workflow

Why attend?

Stay ahead of competitors with cutting-edge SEO insights

Network with like-minded professionals and innovators

Gain actionable strategies you can implement immediately

Who should attend?

Marketing professionals

Business owners

Content creators

Anyone looking to boost their online visibility

NN1 DEV #11: "Compiling JavaScript ahead-of-time" by Oliver Medhurst and "Future of Work is Async" by Rob Hough
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Another combination of extremely technical deep dives with soft skills efficiency boosters. Join us if you want to learn how to match the performance of JavaScript code with compiled Rust and to find out why async work is the future of our fast-paced industry.

18:00 – 18:30
Meet and Greet

18:30 – 19:00
“Compiling JavaScript ahead-of-time” by Oliver Medhurst
Existing JavaScript (and TypeScript) is compiled just-in-time, compiled from source on user’s machines, but what about ahead-of-time, compiled in advance like C++ or Rust? This talk will explore the pros and cons of this upcoming paradigm with real-world examples and working demos!

19:00 – 19:15
Break

19:15 – 19:45
“Future of Work is Async” by Rob Hough
The way developers work is changing. Remote work, AI, and automation mean we have more leverage than ever — yet many teams are still trapped in endless meetings, interruptions, and slow-moving projects. This talk explores why smaller, async teams are becoming a competitive advantage, and what it takes to work this way effectively.

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works: Candle Making with Lyss & Vay Candle Co.
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00
Create your own 50hr scented candle with fragrances, botanicals & crystals. Drink on arrival, light refreshments, all materials provided.

During this workshop I will take you through the process of creating your very own candle, with a choice of mood lifting fragrances, dried botanicals and crystals to decorate your creation.
This workshop includes A 50hr scented candle made by YOU
A choice of bubbles or a refreshing non- alcoholic drink on arrival
Light refreshments while you create
All materials are provided and no experience is required
