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Hello, and a very good morning! Welcome to Week #20 of Raise Your Profyle. I’m Chris, co-founder of Profyle Card, and I’ve been hunting to find you the most interesting business and networking events in London over the next 7 days.
This week brings a mix of engaging events across London. For the tech and design crowd, there's a buzz around the Figma Config afterparty in Highbury, promising insightful chats about where product design is headed. Earlier in the week, UX and product folks can connect at a community gathering near Waterloo/Southwark. Women in tech have an inspiring session on building confidence lined up in Moorgate. Property and construction professionals can kick off their Thursday with a networking run in the City. And for business leaders looking to forge valuable connections, there's a premium networking lunch in Covent Garden.
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This weeks events
FigmaConfig London Mixer
Monday, 12 May @ 17:00 • Waterloo/Southwark
Employed.world, a Berlin-based social enterprise, is collaborating with IxDF London to host a mixer for UX and Product professionals attending Figma Config London or those simply looking to network. Attendees will have the chance to connect with both local and international designers and even win a free one-year subscription to interaction-design.org through an icebreaker activity. The event features a lineup of speakers and a panel discussion, followed by networking, drinks, and food.
TechTrek | Run Club
Tuesday, 13 May @ 18:00 • WeWork - Office Space & Coworking, SW1W 9SH
Introducing TechTrek, a monthly running club for founders, investors, tech enthusiasts, and anyone in the startup ecosystem. Join Novabook for a 5km run from Victoria to Battersea Park and back. There are two running groups, fast and friendly, so all levels are welcome.
The Barrow Club
Wednesday, 14 May @ 12:30 • Middle Eight Hotel - Covent Garden, WC2B 5BX
The Barrow Club at London is an exclusive, invitation-only networking group for Directors and C-suite executives looking to grow their businesses and make new connections. This event features a three-course lunch in a contemporary setting with a signature rotational format to encourage conversation between courses. The guest speaker for this event is Stephen Fleming, Principal of FlemingPR.
She Bytes Back: Building Unshakeable Confidence
Thursday, 15 May @ 18:00 • Moorgate
Join Amber Shand, Founder of She Bytes Back, in conversation with Catherine Park for a high-energy session focused on building lasting confidence, especially when you don't feel "ready." The discussion will cover strategies for taking action before feeling fully confident, breaking free from comparison, and taking bold steps to speak on stages, share ideas, build your brand, and seize exciting opportunities. The event will also feature a networking game.
Property Breakfast Run hosted by Cavendish Consulting
Thursday, 15 May @ 08:30 • Cavendish Consulting, EC4N 8BJ
Join the Property Sports Network for a networking run starting and ending at the offices of Cavendish Consulting. This event is open to professionals in the property and construction sector and offers a chance to grow your network before, during, and after an easy-paced run along the River Thames. Refreshments will be provided after the run.
Women in Agencies : Pizza Party
Thursday, 15 May @ 18:00 • Rudy’s, Shoreditch
Join Women in Agencies for a relaxed evening of pizza, drinks, and inspiring conversation at Rudy’s in Shoreditch. This event aims to connect women across the agency world, from owners and managers to freelancers and those in supporting roles. You'll have the opportunity to build connections, share stories, and hear from three brilliant female founders about their experiences building agencies and businesses.
Config Afterparty: Design the Tomorrow
Friday, 16 May @ 18:00 • 159 Highbury Grove, Highbury
Continue the excitement from Figma's London Config at this afterparty focused on "Design the Tomorrow." Hosted by ADPList, TDP, and QBurst, this free event is for UX and Product Designers to reflect on recent announcements, discuss emerging trends, and connect with peers. Expect a relaxed atmosphere with a panel discussion featuring design experts (to be announced), followed by casual mingling and refreshments.
That's it for this week's Raise Your Profyle! I hope you're feeling inspired and ready to make some connections. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favourite podcast platform – you can find us on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple.
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Happy networking, and I'll see you next week!
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