As summer starts to creep in, our social diaries are busier than ever – and our business planners are positively packed to the rafters, too!
There are so many interesting business events coming up and SoGlos has handpicked some of the best taking place this month. So, update your calendar and take your pick of some of Gloucestershire's best events for business people, entrepreneurs and companies of all shapes, sizes and sectors.
Future Founder Bootcamp with CyNam and Chltm.Tech at the University of Gloucestershire
For budding entrepreneurs with big ideas, CyNam and Chltm.Tech are hosting a free five-day bootcamp at the University of Gloucestershire, which could take your business idea from pipe dream to real-life startup.
Aimed at tech graduates, career changers, entrepreneurs passionate about emerging technologies, cyber security professionals and anyone curious about launching a tech business, the event takes place from Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June 2025.
The week is free to attend and there's accommodation available, too — to book a place, visit the CyNam and Chltm.Tech websites.
Annual Finance Seminar with Bishop Fleming in Cheltenham
Taking place from 8.30am to 11am on Thursday 19 June 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse, leading Gloucestershire accountancy firm Bishop Fleming is hosting its big annual finance seminar.
This event is tailored to business owners and senior finance professionals — who can expect a deep dive into tax, accountancy, advisory and general business matters, with expert guest speakers and light refreshments provided, too.
And for this year's keynote talk, a special guest from the South West Regional Cyber Crime Unit will be revealing how to protect and prepare your business for cyber crime. Find out more and book a place via the Bishop Fleming Cheltenham website.
Managing your investment property – the next chapter at Pittville Pump Room
On Thursday 19 June 2025, Willans LLP solicitors host an in-person seminar at Pittville Pump Room to provide expert advice on what the new Renters' Rights Bill means for Gloucestershire property owners.
With some potentially big changes incoming, landlords and property investors will hear insights on the changes, with everything from the abolishment of fixed-term tenancies and Section 21 eviction notices; new grounds for recovering possession; and more, from an expert panel of speakers.
Tickets to the seminar are free — to register your place, visit the Willans website.
Heart of the Forest Business Breakfast in the Forest of Dean
Heart of the Forest Community Special School, near Coleford, is hosting an event to connect local businesses to its pupils, with the aim of providing them with 'valid and purposeful opportunities', ready for the world of work, post-school.
On Thursday 19 June 2025, businesses are invited to attend a morning event at the school that's designed to 'strengthen connections' within the Forest of Dean's business community while connecting its members with the school's careers and work experience programmes.
Taking place from 8am until 10am, the session aims to provide businesses with the information they need to enable them to offer young people equal access to the same opportunities as other students in the district. It's free to attend — to register, search 'Heart of the Forest Business Breakfast' for full details.
Small99's People, Planet, Pint Sustainability Meetup in Stroud
Chat about local sustainability over a pint or two at Stroud Brewery on Thursday 19 June 2025.
A relaxed meetup with some great beer, the People Planet Pint series of sustainability networking sessions offers a safe space to discuss community environmental issues and ideas.
The pints are pulled at 7.30pm until late — book a free spot via Eventbrite.
Funding the Future with Cheltenham Zero at East Glos Club
Discover how you can accelerate your business's pathway to net zero through grant funding, at Cheltenham Zero's business grant showcase event on Monday 23 June 2025 at East Glos Club.
This event invites local businesses to 'step into the world of carbon net zero business growth, where success stories meet future opportunities', showcasing successful recipients of the 2024 fund, while launching the next wave of applications.
Connect with emission-reducing business leaders; discover how other organisations have transformed their operations; and more. Book your free spot via Eventbrite.
Go Electric Gloucestershire at Kingsholm Stadium
A brand-new event from Gloucester-based EV leasing specialist, Lease Electric, invites businesses to browse the latest electric vans, SUVs and cars and gain insight from industry experts about how to make the switch to electric.
Hosted at Gloucester Rugby's Kingsholm Stadium on Thursday 26 June 2025, more than 40 electric vehicles from leading brands will be on display for local business owners, directors, HR professionals and employees to explore, along with seminars from experts throughout the day.
Taking place from 11am to 3pm, book a space via the Lease Electric website.
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