Community Networking Event

Overview: Aquarius and Birmingham City University (BCU) are delighted to co-host Working Together, a networking event designed to strengthen connections between community groups, charities, voluntary organisations, students, academics, and professionals.

This inclusive event creates space for conversation, collaboration, and mutual support across sectors. Whether you work in health, education, social care, the voluntary sector, or community development – or are a student interested in making a difference – you’re warmly invited to join us.

Event Highlights:

• Networking opportunities with people across different sectors

• Speed networking to spark quick conversations and potential partnerships

• Interactive workshop focused on collaboration and shared goals

• Display stands showcasing community projects, research, and services

• Lunch and refreshments provided in a relaxed, welcoming environment

Who Should Attend?

• Charities and voluntary sector workers

• Community organisations

• Academics and students

• Health and social care professionals

• Local authorities

• Anyone interested in partnership working and community impact

Why Attend?

• Make new connections and strengthen existing ones

• Share your work and learn from others

• Explore opportunities for collaboration

• Gain insight into projects happening across the city and beyond

• Be part of a collective effort to build stronger, more connected communities

Agenda

10.00am -10.30am Welcome & Refreshments

10.30am -11.10am Networking Workshop

11.10am - 11.30am Break

11.30am - 12.30pm Speed Networking

12.30pm - 1.30-pm Lunch (Provided free)

1.30pm - 3.00pm Display Stands / Free networking time

3.00pm Finish

Free parking will be availalbe, please email [email protected] with your registration number.

For display stand enquiries, contact: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Aquarius