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.
Tue 23 September 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
The Story of a Community Bar- The Angel on the Green
Join us for exclusive access to The Angel on the Green and hear the story of how a community rallied together to create a new ownership model which saved the venue from bankruptcy post-covid. Guests can enjoy the ambience of the surroundings whilst sampling a drink or two, enjoying a light supper whilst networking with like-minded professionals.
Cost: £25 Members | £45 Non-Members
Speakers: Bob Scrase, Financial Administrator, The Angel on the Green
Thu 2 October 2025, 19:00 - 23:59
The York Professionals White Rose Ball 2025
Sponsors, Clive Owen LLP, City Cruises York and Azets invite you to join us for an exclusive evening of elegance and sophistication as guests gather for The York Professionals White Rose Ball on Thursday 2nd October 2025 in the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse. The dress code is strictly black and white, so join the fashionable crowd and dress to impress at this legendary social event which will celebrate Yorkshire’s finest as we gather together to raise a glass or two for the professional services sector in York.
Cost: Note, bookings close at 5.30pm on Tuesday 16th September 2025.
Thu 9 October 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Techscend 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 5 November 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Sponsors SimpactAI 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
Wed 10 December 2025, 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: £30 Member | £50 Non Member
Thu 8 January 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, York College & University Centre 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 22 January 2026, 17:40 - 20:30
The Ghost Bus Tour of York
Dare to join us for an exclusive tour of York's only comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels on Thursday 22nd January 2026. You will encounter all of York's top attractions, including: Clifford’s Tower, Treasurer House, York Minster and Dick Turpin’s Grave and hear first hand about the haunted history of York’s most famous and best loved tourist attractions. The tour will last approximately 75 minutes after which guests will disembark and head by foot to The Windmill Inn, Blossom Street, one of York's most haunted pubs for a welcome drink and networking.
Cost: £25 Members | £45 Non-Members
Speakers: A ghostly tour of York by bus
Thu 5 February 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
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
We 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 1 April 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
Tue 5 May 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
We 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 & 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 2 July 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
We 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 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 - Everyone Welcome!
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 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