Forthcoming events
We pride ourselves on our high quality events. With varied and interesting speakers sharing their business stories and knowledge, our popular pure networking breakfasts and opportunities to go behind the scenes of some fantastic York venues, York Professionals events are a fantastic and friendly place to meet and network with like-minded people.
Thu 5 February 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
SOLD OUT! Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 25 February 2026, 18:00 - 20:30
Speed Networking Social at Manahatta, York
Join us for our popular speed networking social event at Manahatta, York on Tuesday 24th February 2026. Networking is something we all do and often it can feel forced and awkward, taking us out of our comfort zone. So how do we get better at it? We'll hear from Michelle Mook, Director at Pro-Development (UK) Ltd who will talk us through the techniques of networking and guests can expect to go away from the session feeling empowered and ready to tackle networking head on in the future.
Cost: £25 Members | £45 Non-Members
Speakers: Michelle Mook, Pro-Development (UK) Ltd
Wed 4 March 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Clifton Park Hospital Ltd invite you to enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 26 March 2026, 18:00 - 20:30
Grape Expectations - Wine Tasting Evening with York Wines
Join us on Thursday 26th March for a relaxed and informal exclusive wine tasting evening at the Hotel Du Vin, York. Alex Edwards, the owner of York Wines, will lead the evening's wine tasting which will be held in the hotel's private wine cellar. The evening will include a welcome drink, guided wine tasting and light supper. There will be plenty of time for networking throughout the course of the evening too! Be sure to book early as numbers for this event are limited.
Cost: £30 Members | £50 Non-Members
Speakers: Relaxed and informal exclusive wine tasting evening
Wed 1 April 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Sponsors, Gough & Kelly invite you to join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 30 April 2026, 18:00 - 21:00
Bowling Social at Hollywood Bowl
Join us for a fun and social evening at Hollywood Bowl on Thursday 30th April as York Professionals compete playing an evening of ten pin bowling. Hollywood Bowl York is part of The Hollywood Bowl Group; the UKs best ten pin bowling alley packed with bowling fun, arcades, food, drink and activities! Included in the ticket price are two drinks vouchers, two games of ten pin bowling and supper. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 Members | £40 Non-Members
Speakers: Enjoy a relaxed and fun evening of ten pin bowling.
Tue 5 May 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Pro-Development (UK) Ltd invite you to enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 13 May 2026, 11:30 - 18:00
A Day at the Races with York Professionals
Join us as we take fellow professionals for a day at the races on Wednesday 13th May 2026. We've secured half-price tickets for The County Stand at the first day of The Dante Festival, exclusively for York Professionals members. We'll be starting the day in style, meeting at The Old Liquor Store Restaurant & Bar on Bishopthorpe Road for some pre-races hospitality. We will then make our way over the road to York Racecourse for an exciting day's racing at this prestigious horse racing event where York Professionals guests will have the chance to enjoy special member privileges on the day.
Cost: £50 Members (& Members' Guests Only)
Speakers: Networking event and social gathering
Tue 2 June 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 25 June 2026, 18:00 - 21:00
Corporate Song Writing Workshop & Performance with indie-folk band - The Dunwells
Join us for a very special corporate song writing workshop and performance with indie-folk band - The Dunwells. Brothers, Joe and Dave will lead a session on song writing, teasing out your creative story-telling and passion for music as, together with them you develop an original song which they will perform back along along with other classics to create a rousing and fitting end to the evening.
Cost: £40 Members | £60 Non-Members
Speakers: Tease out your creative story-telling and passion for music
Thu 2 July 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Ian Cartwright Mental Health First Aid Training, invite you to enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 21 July 2026, 18:00 - 20:30
'York on a Fork' with York Professionals
Join us for a guided walking tour of York on the evening of Tuesday 21st July as we visit a number of independent hospitality businesses to taste the history of York, led by renowned York foodie Ben Thorpe.
Cost: £40 Members | £60 Non-Members
Speakers: Walking 'foodie' tour led by Ben Thorpe
Thu 20 August 2026, 19:00 - 21:00
Summer Social on Board City Cruises York
Join us and enjoy a different view of York for our popular 'Summer Social' event. Take in the open air on board York City Cruise's 'Captain James Cook' for this highly anticipated Summer Social event on Thursday 20th August 2026. We'll be cruising the River Ouse, enjoying a fish and chip supper and drinks whilst allowing plenty of time for networking. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £25 - Both Members & Non-Members of York Professionals are welcome to attend!
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 1 September 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 15 October 2026, 19:00 - 23:59
DIARY DATE - The York Professionals Annual Dinner 2026
Put the date in your diary for what is warmly regarded as the highlight of the business calendar. The York Professionals Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday 15th October 2026 in the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse. We hope you will join us for this legendary social event which celebrates York's business economy as we gather together to raise a glass or two for the professional services sector in York.
Thu 5 November 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Sponsors, PenLife Associates invite you to join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 26 November 2026, 18:00 - 21:00
Christmas Quiz and Social at Revolution, York
Join us for our Christmas Quiz and Social evening at Revolution, York. We'll be taking over the private space upstairs in Revolution for the night where you can relax and enjoy the ambience of the evening. Bring your colleagues to form a team and compete with fellow professionals for the coveted winners title. Included in the price is a welcome glass of fizz, a further drinks voucher to be redeemed at the bar and supper.
Cost: Members £30 | Non-Members £50