Networking
The Midlands Business Network Partners with Nottingham Business School for 2026 Networking Breakfast in Leicester
The Midlands Business Network is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, to kick-start 2026 with a high-impact Midlands Business Networking Breakfast in Leicester.
Taking place on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at the Holiday Inn Express Leicester City, this flagship event will welcome 80+ businesses from across the region for a morning of meaningful connections, insight, and opportunity. Attendees can also look forward to our much-anticipated Speed Networking Session, designed to maximise introductions and spark new collaborations.
As a special highlight, Nottingham Business School will feature as the event’s expert speaker, delivering a timely and thought-provoking session:
Developing an Agile Mindset for a Turbulent World
In today’s volatile and uncertain environment, organisations must do more than react—they must adapt, innovate, and thrive. Change agility is now critical to organisational success, but what does this mean for us personally, professionally, and as leaders?
During this session, attendees will explore:
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What it means to have a change-agile mindset
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Common barriers to change agility
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How to develop personal change agility
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Leadership approaches that enable adaptability
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Managing stress in a constantly changing environment
About the Speaker
Dr Suzanne Ross, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Business School
Dr Suzanne Ross is a member of the Executive Education team at Nottingham Business School, where her work spans academic leadership, teaching, research, and consultancy. She is Programme Leader for the ECCO in-company Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Global Business, Module Leader for Managing and Leading People in Organisations, and also leads Leading People and Organisations on the Executive MBA.
This special breakfast event promises powerful networking, practical insight, and fresh perspectives to help Midlands businesses start 2026 with confidence and clarity.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am
Venue: Holiday Inn Express Leicester City
Attendees: 80+ regional businesses
For businesses looking to expand their network, gain expert insight, and build resilience for the year ahead, this is an event not to be missed.