# Business Events in Preston | Conferences & Networking

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming business events in Preston. Book tickets or register for conferences, networking meetups, startup events and corporate seminars.
- **Category**: Business
- **Display Name**: Business events
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<p>Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in [CITY]. Managing a big firm or planning to build a startup, there are all the kinds of business events that suit your preferences. Be a part of huge summits, startup events or a relatively casual business luncheon and find the right platform to engage with such business events in [CITY]. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.</p>

## Business Events in Preston

- **Event Name**: How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business
  - **Description**: Join this interactive session to get a clearer understanding of cyber risks and what steps to take.About this EventThis spring, the Centre for SME &amp; Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashi
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/how-hackers-target-smes-—-and-how-to-protect-your-business/100001985273554644
  - **Venue**: Engineering &amp; Innovation Centre (EIC)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Business, Workshops
- **Event Name**: RKE Festival Day 2 - Clean Energy and Sustainability
  - **Description**: Join us to hear from academic and business experts on the latest in sustainability research and initiatives.About this EventLancashire has a strong industry of clean energy production, nuclear and advanced low-carbon tech
  - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/rke-festival-day-2-clean-energy-and-sustainability/100001983783184908
  - **Venue**: University of Lancashire
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Festivals, Workshops, health-wellness, Art, Business, Entertainment, Photography
- **Event Name**: The AI Revolution – Opportunities and Challenges
  - **Description**: Join us to explore how AI is revolutionising the way we work, create and innovate.About this EventFrom business and law to healthcare and the arts, artificial intelligence is transforming a whole range of areas of our liv
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/the-ai-revolution-opportunities-and-challenges/100001983770794849
  - **Venue**: Darwin Lecture Theatre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Business
- **Event Name**: Shout Social
  - **Description**: The Shout Social returns for 2026!About this EventWe’re delighted to bring back the renowned Shout Social for 2026, and we’d love you to join us. Open to members and non-members alike, this is a great opportunity to spend
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/shout-social/100001981573504695
  - **Venue**: Chew's Yard
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Increase Your Profits by 61% in Just 90-Days
  - **Description**: Boost profits by 61% in 90 days - work less, achieve more, and build a high-performing team with proven business strategies.About this EventIf you're a business owner who strives for success then this is the perfect event
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/increase-your-profits-by-61-in-just-90-days/100001985676279204
  - **Venue**: Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: performances, workshops, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Cyber Security: SecRec - Recruiting & Vetting Securely - Preston
  - **Description**: 1 day workshop covering the fundamentals of SecRec and why it is important in a cyber security context; inclusive of refreshments and lunchAbout this EventDiogeledd Labs: Supporting The Securing of Digital Services.
  - **Date**: Wed May 06 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed May 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/cyber-security-secrec-recruiting-and-vetting-securely-preston/100001977204894063
  - **Venue**: Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
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  - **Price**: GBP 350 to 400
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, workshops, business, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Building a High-Performance Culture
  - **Description**: Join this interactive session to gain practical insight into leadership behaviours and organisational practice that support teams.About this EventThis spring, the Centre for SME &amp; Enterprise Developmen
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 03 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed Jun 03 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/building-a-high-performance-culture/100001985899516914
  - **Venue**: Creative Innovation Zone (ME414)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, workshops, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Centre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Breakfast Networking Event
  - **Description**: We aim to connect all types of business with the University of Lancashire, fostering collaboration and access to expertise.About this EventCentre Members are invited to join us for an inspiring breakfast event designed to
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed May 20 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/centre-for-sme-and-enterprise-development-business-breakfast-networking-event/100001982003290195
  - **Venue**: Media Factory, University of Lancashire
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Preston Networking Launch
  - **Description**: We are so excited to bring our networking community to Preston!
Our launch event is FREE to attend and a chance to see what we’re all aboutAbout this EventWe’re bringing our amazing networking events to Presto
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu Jun 04 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/preston-networking-launch/100001985505212539
  - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Preston by IHG
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Lancashire Music Summit 2026
  - **Description**: Building the future with Lancashire's music people, places and scenes
  - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue May 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/lancashire-music-summit-2026/300042283392
  - **Venue**: 53 Degrees
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  - **Categories**: business

## Trending Events in Preston

- **Event Name**: Preston Caribbean Carnival 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Preston Caribbean Carnival Weekend 2026 🎉

Ohhh Here We Go Wow What A Fabulous 2 day Celebration We Have Planned For You all....
 
          ☆☆ SUNDAY 24th MAY 2026 ☆☆
🥳 We Have Our Fabulous Annual Carnival Day 🥳 

🎉 Here’s the details you’ve all been w
  - **Venue**: Moor Park, Preston
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- **Event Name**: Preston North End vs Southampton
  - **Description**: Skybet Championship Final Game of the Season
Preston North End vs Southampton
Saturday 2nd May
Kick Off 12.30
  - **Venue**: Deepdale Stadium
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- **Event Name**: PRESTON PRIDE 2026
  - **Description**: CLICK GOING &amp; SAVE THE DATE FOR PRIDE 2026 🏳️‍🌈

We will update throughout the year as we approach ❤️
  - **Venue**: The Flag Market
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- **Event Name**: The Preston Weekender
  - **Description**: Outdoor festival in the centre of Preston.ArtistsJoel CorryPaul OakenfoldMusic Genres :  House, Rock, Indie, Electronic
  - **Venue**: Preston Flag Market
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- **Event Name**: 🎉 Preston Caribbean Carnival OFFICIAL After Party World Fete Live 🎉
  - **Description**: 🔥PRESENTING..... PRESTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL'S OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY 🔥

🎉 Powered By WORLD FETE LIVE 🎉

🌴 SUNDAY 25th MAY 2026 ~ 9pm till Late ~ @ Chews Yard!!

🎊 Featuring International DJ's....... Dj Toro, Invinceable International &amp; Sweet-T....

💃 We
  - **Venue**: Chew's Yard
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- **Event Name**: ROCK THE DANCE FLOOR - DAY RAVE
  - **Description**: If you lived for the Weekend! spent your best times at Liquid Nightclub, grew up on Rock FM, or spent your weekends chasing 90s floor-filling anthems, this one is for YOU.
Rock The Dancefloor brings together the soundtrack of a generation — Clubland class
  - **Venue**: Stage City
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- **Event Name**: James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez) return to The Ferret! - Friday 29th May 2026
  - **Description**: The Ferret presents:

JAMES WALSH
(Starsailor)
&amp;
BEN OTTEWELL
(Gomez)

+ guests

Friday 29th May 2026
The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm
Tickets £25 advance

Tickets: https://theferret.live/listings/walsh-ottewell-2026

Experience an unforgettable night a
  - **Venue**: The Ferret
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- **Event Name**: Central Lancs Freshers 2026 Wristband
  - **Description**: The Central Lancs Freshers 2026 Wristband for UCLAN students!
The ultimate Freshers Wristband which gains you Q-Jump access and entry to 3 of the biggest Freshers Events.. The legendary Freshers Welcome Party plus two Special Events TBA! 
Early Bird Wrist
  - **Venue**: Various Venues
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- **Event Name**: Glastonferret 2026: The ORIGINAL INDOOR TURFED Festival! *Earlybirds on sale Friday 5th at 10am!*
  - **Description**: HERE WE GO AGAIN… 🌿🙌‼️


🔥LIMITED EARLYBIRD TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY (5th Dec) at 10AM!🔥

Tickets: https://theferret.live/listings/glastonferret2026


The legendary Glastonferret returns in 2026, and we’re already preparing to get turfin’ once again
  - **Venue**: The Ferret
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 am at Engineering &amp; Innovation Centre (EIC)), RKE Festival Day 2 - Clean Energy and Sustainability (Tue May 19 2026 at 08:30 am at University of Lancashire), The AI Revolution – Opportunities and Challenges (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Darwin Lecture Theatre), Shout Social (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 03:00 pm at Chew's Yard), Increase Your Profits by 61% in Just 90-Days (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club).
- **Q**: What are the top free Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 am at Engineering &amp; Innovation Centre (EIC)), RKE Festival Day 2 - Clean Energy and Sustainability (Tue May 19 2026 at 08:30 am at University of Lancashire), The AI Revolution – Opportunities and Challenges (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Darwin Lecture Theatre), Shout Social (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 03:00 pm at Chew's Yard), Increase Your Profits by 61% in Just 90-Days (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club).
- **Q**: What Business events are happening in Preston in April 2026?
  - **A:** How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 am at Engineering &amp; Innovation Centre (EIC)), Shout Social (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 03:00 pm at Chew's Yard), Increase Your Profits by 61% in Just 90-Days (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club).
- **Q**: How can I find Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Preston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Preston include Engineering &amp; Innovation Centre (EIC), University of Lancashire, Darwin Lecture Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** Prices for Business events in Preston range from GBP 350 to GBP 400. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Preston include Centre for SME Development, University of Central Lancashire, The University of Central Lancashire.
- **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Preston?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of business sub-genres and styles including Networking, Entrepreneurship, Investment Literacy, Business, Leadership and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Business events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Business events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Business events in Preston?
  - **A:** Follow the Business category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Business events are listed in Preston.

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