Events
take a look at what’s going on within our innovation district.
BRILLIANT 2025
Join 1,500+ educators, leaders, and innovators at the North’s only large-scale education festival. This is where Early Years to Careers comes together – shaping the future of learning and preparing young people for tomorrow’s world.
KQ Click: Drop-In Session
Come and meet the KQ Liverpool team, who will be able to tell you all about our newly launched KC CLICK business support network. We can then connect you with the people and programmes that will make a difference to your business.
Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet-up
The second Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet-up of this academic year is being run in Global Entrepreneurship Week. The ‘Ask the Entrepreneurs’ session will allow participants to ask the panel of 3 local successful entrepreneurs - questions around any issues you are facing with starting-up or running a start-up.
MEN WHO INSPIRE
A morning of conversation, connections & action. Celebrating stories of strength, purpose and positive impact to mark Int. Men's Day 2025
Founder Funding Groups - Liverpool - November 2025 -Pitch Practice
The event is open to any founders in the LCR and surrounding regions who are either actively raising investment, or who are in the process of planning a funding round.
In The Know: Pay it Forward - Christmas Special
Our final 'In The Know' event for 2025 is focusing on community spirit, supporting local charities at what can be a difficult time of year.
Founder Funding Groups - Liverpool - December 2025 - Round Table
Fundraising can be overwhelming, with so many options, terms, and strategies to navigate. This roundtable session is designed to help founders cut through the noise, understand which investors are the right fit for their stage and vision, and gain practical insights into approaching and building relationships with potential funders.
KQ Innovation and growth services launch
Don't miss the big reveal of our new business support offering, focused on boosting industry connections across the Liverpool City Region.
innovation late
Step into a world of wonder at Innovation Late, Liverpool’s ultimate after-hours party celebrating the best of British innovation and technology. For one night only, you’ll discover mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and inspiring talks all designed to spark your curiosity.
Liverpool City Region AI Summit 2025
Taking place at the award-winning ACC Liverpool on October 23, the event will build on the success of last year’s inaugural international AI Summit, showcasing the city region’s global leadership in AI for Good while setting out an inspiring vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence in the UK.
Liverpool City Region innovation investment summit
Liverpool City Region is hosting its fourth Innovation and Investment Summit – bringing together leading voices from government, business, academia and finance to accelerate the region’s ambition to become a UK innovation powerhouse.
Drop-In Funding Advice Clinic
The LCR Finance Hub and Innovate UK Business Growth teams are back at CENTRAL TECH, collaborating to provide a free, finance focused drop-in clinic for local businesses.
Change makers live
The event will bring together over 100 business leaders from across the country, with innovators, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and government ministers among the keynote speakers.