United in Business | Intercultural Business Networking | SOUTHAMPTON

United in Business is an international, in-person networking format created for people who work locally but think globally — no matter the accent.

This is an intercultural event, bringing together business owners and professionals from different countries, cultures and industries.
At the same time, it is intentionally intimate — neither corporate nor purely social, and never crowded or transactional.

United in Business is intentionally boutique in size — a warm, high-quality space designed for genuine conversations rather than corporate crowds.

The reason is simple: meaningful connections don’t happen in large, noisy rooms where no one is truly seen or heard.

This networking evening is carefully designed for a small group, allowing real conversations to happen.
Everyone has space to introduce themselves, share perspectives, and take part in guided discussions that go beyond surface-level networking.

1. Warm Welcome & Opening

An introduction to the evening and its purpose — connecting people beyond borders.

2. Informal Networking

Enjoy your first tea, coffee or soft drink on us.
A relaxed space to ease in, start conversations naturally, and meet global-minded people.

3. Guest Speaker – To Be Confirmed

An inspiring insight from a business professional sharing experience, strategy, or story that resonates with today’s global business landscape.

4. Formal Networking Session

A structured, supportive round where everyone is seen and heard.

Each participant has dedicated time to introduce themselves and their business.

5. Focus Group Discussions

Three short, dynamic discussion rounds built around thought-provoking questions.

A powerful way to exchange ideas, learn from different perspectives, and expand your thinking.

6. Final Informal Networking

Continue conversations freely in the beautiful setting of the hotel bar.

Drinks available for purchase.

✔ business owners & professionals working in the UK

✔ international entrepreneurs and expats

✔ people who prefer thoughtful conversation to mass networking

✔ being heard over being loud

✔ conversation over pitching

✔ collaboration over competition

✔ quality relationships over quantity

✔ expand beyond their usual circle

✔ connect with other markets and cultures

✔ strengthen business through authentic relationships

✔ meet entrepreneurs who value collaboration and growth

✔ be part of something meaningful and forward-thinking.

This is not a corporate networking crowd or a “collect as many contacts as possible” event.

We’re creating space for genuine intercultural connections — across nationalities, languages and professional backgrounds — in a calm, respectful and human setting.

If you’re looking for an international business networking event where people actually get to know one another, this space is for you.

Agnieszka (Agie) Nicholls

Brand Strategist and Designer, former leader of a Bournemouth women-only networking group, and creator of Business Rebels United — an independent business club for Polish entrepreneurs and professionals.

She’s been living and working in the UK since 2007 and is the founder of United in Business.

She creates spaces where people from different backgrounds can connect through meaningful conversation and turn ideas into real collaboration.

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We look forward to welcoming you if you value meaningful relationships and believe in success that reaches beyond borders!

Agie (Agnieszka) Nicholls
Founder & Event Organiser

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