Ignite Alumni Network | Members Meeting

The Ignite Alumni Network brings together ambitious businesses that previously benefitted from Warwick Science Park's support programmes. They are at different levels of maturity with vast amounts of skill sets.

Accessing skills from your peers and their wider network can be crucial for your business, whether you get started or you are scaling.

Date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Time: 10:45am - 1:45pm

Venue: University of Warwick Science Park, The Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, CV4 7EZ

Join us for a drink and a bite to eat and explore opportunities with your peers.

At the event you will

• Find out about the plans for the Ignite Alumni Network and how you can benefit from it.
• Network with your peers, our sponsors PLMR Midlands, Edwards Accountants, Marks & Clerk and the Science Park Business Support team to forge new and lasting relationships.
• Hear from our selected guest speakers and learn new things.
• Hear from a panel of alumni on their journey, achievements and challenges.
• Discuss your business challenges in break-out groups.
• And receive confidential advice in drop in clinics.

10:45 - Arrival, registration and group photo

11:05 - Welcome and updates – Dirk Schaefer

11:20 - New sponsor introduction, Marks & Clerk

11:35 - Introduction VC investing – DSW Ventures

11:45 - Member journey – Backona, David Patrykowski

12:05 - Member journey – Target integration, Rohit Thakral

12:25 - Member journey (to be announced)

12:45 - Group networking

13:10 - Lunch/networking and drop in clinics

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