Groups & Networks

This is the current list of groups and networks promoting the BIG Summer BBQ 2017, to their members:

	Pitch and Mix is a weekly opportunity to connect with the startup / entrepreneurial community in Cambridge. It’s regular – every Thursday morning. It’s central – at CB2, 3-5 Norfolk Street.  It’s accessible – 3 minutes walk from the Grafton Centre. It’s informal – you’re welcome whether you want to build a go-to-market team for your new venture, or to shoot the breeze with other interesting people.Pay for nothing but coffee. Pitch if you like. Mix all you want.
	CamCreative embraces a diverse group of interests which includes graphic and web design, media of all kinds, literature and publishing, visual arts, multimedia, performing arts and general culture bringing together a mix of large and small firms.Please come and join us on the last Thursday of each month. We have on average around 30 + people turn up to meet and chat about all things creative with a wide and diverse group of friendly people.We start at 7.00pm and around 8.00pm have a 20 minute slot for a speaker or a longer discussion followed by open networking. Around 3 – 5 new members turn up every month so no need to worry about being the only one who doesn’t know anybody!
	Cambridge Network is a membership organisation based in the vibrant high technology cluster of Cambridge, UK. We bring people together – from business and academia – to meet each other and share ideas, encouraging collaboration and partnership for shared success.
	As the UK’s longest-running organisation for professional leaders, the Institute of Directors is dedicated to supporting their members, encouraging entrepreneurial activity and promoting responsible business practice for the benefit of the business community and society as a whole.
	JCI is a global, not-for-profit organisation for 18 to 40 year olds, run by its members for its members. JCI’s mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. JCI members are from many different backgrounds, cultures and professions, but all share common values and passion to develop themselves and support and improve their communities.
	Their national network of Eagle Labs provides entrepreneurs, individuals and ambitious businesses with the space, tools and confidence to innovate and scale. Eagle Labs offer co-working and office space, structured mentoring, events designed to help businesses grow, industry and corporate transformation and access to new and emerging technologies.
	Cambridge AWiSE is a regional network for women in science, engineering and technology and medicine (STEM) in both industry and academia and for women who wish to return to a STEM career after a break. We bring together women with common interests and act as a source of support, information and inspiration. We provide regular networking opportunities, information through our website and newsletter and access to the MentorSET mentoring scheme.
	Creative Front Cambridgeshire is the network for the creative sector. Creative Front members are connected by a shared desire and ambition to grow. With the network offering access to industry experts, business events, inspirational workshops it is the ideal platform to present Cambridgeshire’s creativity locally, nationally and internationally.
	Software East is a networking group for software practitioners in the East of England. Our online Software East community boasts over 450 members and our regular evening events cover topics such as agile software development, user experience, programming, product management and software business topics. Software East is involved in the Agile Cambridge, UX Cambridge, Cloud East and Mobile East events as well as supporting not-for-profit events throughout the Eastern Region.
	A community of designers and developers working to refresh the web design and development industry in the Cambridge area.
	The PHP user group for Cambridge. Come along to find out about best practises in PHP, new web technologies and network with your peers.