Nexus Connect: Discover collaboration opportunities

At Nexus Connect, our flagship networking series, you can connect with Nexus members, academic researchers and business leaders from across the region. It’s a great chance to network and brainstorm new ideas over cold beers and nibbles.

At each session, Nexus members will be sharing their exciting projects and opportunities for collaboration.

Follow our Eventbrite page so you don’t miss an event from us.

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Speaker talking to the room at Nexus Connect

As our community continues to grow, it’s a great chance to hear more about what our members are working on. At Nexus Connect, there’s many new opportunities for our members to collaborate and share insights.

Speaker speaking to an audience at Nexus Connect
Audience listening to the speaker at Nexus Connect
Nexus members networking at Nexus Connect
Speaker addressing the audience at Nexus Connect

What to expect at Nexus Connect

  •  Network with the Nexus community and researchers from the University of Leeds.
  •  Discover collaboration opportunities
  •  Grab a beer and bites

Who is it for?

Nexus Connect is open to anyone with an interest in innovation who is looking to collaborate, including:

  • Nexus member businesses – leaders and all employees
  • Academic and research staff from the University of Leeds
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Innovative businesses from across the region

We encourage attendees to avoid ‘selling’ – the series is all about collaboration and building meaningful relationships.

Nexus members networking at Nexus Connect

Nexus Connect will run throughout the year so if you like to attend, you can follow our Eventbrite page so you can be notified once our latest events are live.

If you haven’t already – check out the video (right) for a flavour of what to expect.

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