21-25 September
A week of events, networking, learning and opportunities for businesses across Wolverhampton and the region. More events coming soon.
Molineux Meets: The Power of People
Date: Monday 21st September
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Molineux Stadium (Jack Hayward Suite), Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR
Event Details: Join Perminder Balu, Ruth Uppal, Jason James, Kiran Gulia and Kupid Val Essonê for an honest and inspiring conversation. As Black and Asian leaders from public service, business, entrepreneurship, academia, culture and community leadership, they will share the experiences, influences and challenges that have shaped their journeys. Together, they will explore the role of self-belief, encouragement, role models and support networks in helping people recognise opportunities, realise their potential and reach their ambitions.
Whether you're looking to develop your career, grow your business, support others or simply hear inspiring local stories, this thought-provoking discussion will leave you reflecting on how we can all help create environments where people can thrive.
Hosted by: Levy and supported by City of Wolverhampton Council
£15 ticket fee includes a delicious breakfast (No charge for Molineux Meets Members)
Funded Manufacturing Support in Wolverhampton: What You Can Access and How
Date: Monday 21 September
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Venue: Online
Event Details: Discover how Warwick Manufacturing Group, part of the University of Warwick, is helping manufacturing businesses across the West Midlands respond to change, improve productivity and unlock growth. Learn about funded programmes, free discovery sessions and specialist support covering business transformation, supply chains, materials, innovation, product development and diversification. Designed for ambitious manufacturing SMEs looking to adapt, grow and build resilience in a changing market.
Hosted by: Warwick Manufacturing Group
Not Just A Radio Station
Date: Monday 21st September
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: WCR FM, Mander House, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton WV1 3NB
Event Details: Go behind the scenes at WCR FM, Wolverhampton's community radio station. Discover how a volunteer-led community interest company is making a real difference. Meet the team, tour the studios and record your own jingles! Discover how WCR FM supports people through communication training, confidence building and skills development. Attendees can meet the new board, and their new DAB reach is 750,000. This is an opportunity to see first-hand the impact of community radio.
Hosted by: WCR FM
Women’s Business Masterclass
Date: Monday 21st September
Time: 4:30pm-7pm
Venue: Genting Casino, 56-58 Temple Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4AQ
Event Details: Join Access to Business for their Women’s Business Masterclass to hear from inspirational women and their experiences, insights and journeys. Key speakers include Anna-Maria McAuliffe, Maya Patel, Aysha Smith and Jane Ward MBE. Learn about the wide range of business support available, discover how to procure contracts with the City of Wolverhampton Council and explore partnership and supply chain opportunities. Whether you’re already established or an aspiring entrepreneur, this masterclass is an opportunity to connect and be inspired.
Hosted by: Access2Business and supported by City of Wolverhampton Council
Co-design session: Social Value Measurement
Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Venue: A2B Enterprise Centre, 51 Tempest Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1AA
Event Details: Join this co-design workshop to be part of the development of a social value measurement platform for the VCSE sector in Wolverhampton. This is for people who know what needs to be measured and what funders expect to see, but don't have the budget or the tools to build it. Bring your ideas. You’ll work through outcomes, funder requirements and what a working system actually needs to include. By the end you'll have a working prototype and access to the solution post-design.
Hosted by: LEAD WITH IMPACT CIC
Constructing the Black Country – Greener Supply Chains, Powering Green Innovation & Growth
Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: National Brownfield Institute, University of Wolverhampton, Springfield Campus, Grimstone Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JP
Event Details: A new sector-specific networking group bringing the entire construction community into one room - from contractors and specialist trades to architects, developers and education providers. Whatever stage of the build you work at, this is where you'll meet the people you need to know - to collaborate, share insight, and grow your network within the region's construction industry.
Hosted by: Black Country Chamber of Commerce and University of Wolverhampton
How to Register: Limited availability. Please email membership@blackcountrychamber.co.uk (priority will be given to construction companies in the first instance). For more information please visit Black Country Chamber.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 10-Year Business Strategy Launch
Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Venue: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
Event Details: Join the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre as they launch their 10-year Business Strategy, hosted by Amber Sandhu and the theatre’s executive team: Karen Smallwood, Tim Colegate and Vicky Price. Guests will be guided through the theatre’s visions and ambitions for the next decade and will be joined by a panel of distinguished guests including Abid Hussain, Kiri Grant and Duncan Jones.
Hosted by: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
How to Register: Email: Jazmyne.Evans@grandtheatre.co.uk
Wolverhampton Wednesday
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 9am – 11am
Venue: City of Wolverhampton College, City Learning Quarter, St George’s Parade, Wolverhampton WV2 1AZ
Event Details: This popular networking event provides a relaxed and welcoming environment where professionals, business owners and decision-makers can expand their networks and develop valuable relationships. Enjoy refreshments and open networking with organisations of all sizes from a wide range of sectors. Open to both Chamber members and non-members, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that are not yet part of the Chamber network to experience the benefits of being part of a thriving business community.
Hosted by: Black Country Chamber of Commerce and City of Wolverhampton College
Wolves At Work Showcase for Employers and Job Seekers
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Venue: Wolves At Work Hub, i10, Victoria Square, Railway Drive, Wolverhampton WV1 1LD
Event Details: Discover how Wolves At Work is helping local people find employment and supporting businesses to recruit, develop and retain talent. Meet the team and learn about the wide range of free support available to employers, including recruitment assistance, apprenticeships, skills development and workforce solutions. Job seekers can find out about employment opportunities and personalised support to help them take the next step towards work. Whether you're an employer looking for talent or someone looking for your next opportunity, discover how Wolves At Work is connecting people, skills and jobs across Wolverhampton.
Hosted by: City of Wolverhampton Council – Wolves At Work
How to Register: To register your interest, please email name and contact details with postcode to wolvesatwork@wolverhampton.gov.uk and attend on the day.
Where will your business be in 2027? - Secure AI Enablement
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Venue: Online
Event Details: Join Mushahid Alam, Head of Security and AI at ThirdWaveICT, for a practical webinar exploring how SMEs can use AI and automation to improve productivity, streamline processes and support growth. The session will cover realistic AI opportunities, cybersecurity and data risks, responsible AI adoption, and how businesses can move from experimentation to measurable value. Attendees will leave with practical AI opportunities they can explore within their own organisation.
Hosted by: ThirdWaveICT
Grow, Connect & Thrive: Wolverhampton Business Support Showcase
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Venue: BK Plus, Suite GA, St Georges House, Lever Street, Wolverhampton WV2 1EZ
Event Details: Access to Business is partnering with BK Plus to bring together a range of organisations offering support, advice, funding and professional services to help your business grow and thrive. You’ll have the chance to meet and speak directly with their hosts and others including Talbots Law, BCRS Loans and WinMedia. Whether you’re looking to overcome a challenge, explore new opportunities or simply find out what support is available, this event is a great opportunity to connect with the right people and discover how they can help your business.
Hosted by: Access to Business and BK Plus
Adopting AI within your business
Date: Thursday 24th September
Time: 8am-10am
Venue: National Brownfield Institute, University of Wolverhampton, Springfield Campus, Grimstone Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JP
Event Details: Join the University of Wolverhampton to learn how businesses can adopt AI with confidence. Hear from experts in the field on where to start, how to identify opportunities and approach challenges for bringing AI into your organisation. With short, focused sector sessions and an interactive format, this is an opportunity to move beyond the hype and have a practical conversation about what AI could mean for your business.
Hosted by: University of Wolverhampton
Azets Breakfast Briefing – All Change!
Date: Thursday 24th September
Time: 8am – 11am
Venue: WV1 Bar & Grill, Molineux Stadium (Stan Cullis Stand), Wolverhampton WV1 4QR
Event Details: Join Azets accountancy and FBC Manby Bowdler solicitors for a breakfast briefing designed to help business owners stay up to date with the latest developments affecting their organisations. Hear from experts on pensions, accounting standards, tax and employment law, and gain practical insights to help your business navigate change with confidence.
Hosted by: Azets and FBC Manby Bowdler
Hospitality & Visitor Economy Forum Launch
Date: Thursday 24th September
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Venue: Lockworks Cinema, Chubb Building, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Event Details: Join Wolverhampton BID for a networking event for Wolverhampton city centre hospitality venues, including a Q&A session about opportunities and key issues for the sector. Find out about the services delivered by the BID, hear from the West Midlands Combined Authority policy lead for the nighttime economy, learn about free Ask Angela training and network with other hospitality businesses.
Hosted by: Wolverhampton BID and Christian Sawyer
Wolverhampton Business EXPO 2026
Date: Thursday 24th September
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: The Mount Country Manor Hotel & Golf, Mount Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton WV6 8HL
Event Details: Meet more than 30 local businesses and organisations at this free business expo, showcasing the breadth of talent, products and services available across Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country. Network with exhibitors, make new connections and hear from guest speakers Keetan Patel, founder of Kee2Fitness, and Paul Cox, Founder Director of Reconomy Group, as they share their very different business journeys. A valuable opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired by local business success stories.
Hosted by: Staff Today and RG Wilbrey
How to Register: Free to attend – just turn up
Annual Wolverhampton Business Breakfast 2026 -
Stronger Together: Shaping the Future
Date: Friday 25th September
Time: 7.45am – 11am
Venue: Molineux Stadium (Jack Hayward Suite), Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR
Event Details: Hosted by Suzi Perry, Wolverhampton's flagship business breakfast brings together leaders from business, education, public service and the community to explore the power of partnerships and the power of people. Join us for a morning of insight, inspiration and networking as we celebrate the relationships, collaboration and shared ambition helping shape the city's next chapter.
Hosted by: City of Wolverhampton Council
BlackRook Academy Office Launch & Networking
Date: Friday 25th September
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: Units 48-49, Chubb Building, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1HT
Event Details: Join BlackRook Academy as they celebrate the opening of their new city centre offices and training facilities at the iconic Chubb Building. This relaxed drop-in event offers the chance to network with local businesses, education providers and regional partners, meet the BlackRook team, and discover how they support employers and individuals to develop social media, digital marketing and content creation skills. Enjoy refreshments, make new connections and find out more about the opportunities available through BlackRook Academy.
Hosted by: BlackRook Academy
How to Register: Please email enquiries@blackrookacademy.com to reserve your place.
Rethinking Consumption: A Conversation Inspired by Art and Fashion
Date: Friday 25th September
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DU
Event Details: Join Reinvntd CIC, the official Sustainable Fashion Week Hub for Wolverhampton, for a Wolverhampton Art Gallery ‘Friday Lates’ panel discussion exploring what art, fashion and creativity can teach us about consumption and sustainability. Hosted by Maya Patel, Founder and Director of Reinvntd, the discussion will explore how innovation, repair, reuse and the circular economy can help shape a more sustainable future, inspired by the Gallery's internationally significant Pop Art collection. Open to anyone interested in sustainability, creativity, fashion, business and positive change.
Hosted by: Reinvntd CIC and Wolverhampton Art Gallery