Our Events

Join us for a morning of meaningful connections, inspiring insights, and delicious breakfast at our Generation Next Networking Event – hosted at McDonald’s, just steps away from Derby’s Odeon Cinema. Fuel your morning with a classic McDonald’s breakfast as you network with like-minded young professionals and rising leaders from across the East Midlands. This relaxed but dynamic event is your opportunity to grow your professional circle, share experiences, and gain exclusive insider knowledge on the franchising world.

Strengthen your resilience to overcome challenges, stay productive, and maintain your well-being in any situation.

We’re excited to invite you and your team to Express Recruitments and Generation Next Charity Football Tournament on Saturday 6th September. This special event will raise vital funds for the fantastic Notts County Foundation, supporting their incredible work in our community.

Walk away with a personalised career plan that aligns with your professional ambitions and personal growth.

Hosted in partnership with Geldards Network Bringing a summer twist to networking with an exciting challenge-based Ale Trail through Derby! Generation Next are teaming up with Geldards Network to host a fun and interactive evening designed to bring young professionals together through lighthearted competition and local exploration. Meeting at The Book Café at 6:00 PM for a welcome drink and team briefing before embarking on a trail of six fun challenges across Derby's local pubs and venues — with Carnero Lounge as your Generation Next mission control. We'll return to The Book Café to wrap up the night with food, networking, and a winners’ ceremony.

Enhance your emotional intelligence to become a more effective leader and team player, improving both personal and professional outcomes.

Join us at Colleague Box's Smile Factory for inspiration and networking. Natalie Bamford, CEO of Colleague Box, will share her incredible business journey, offering insights into the company’s success and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Enjoy a morning filled with engaging conversations, delicious nibbles, and refreshing drinks in the unique and vibrant setting of the Smile Factory.

Take control of your time, boost productivity, and make everyday count towards your personal and professional growth.

Communicate like a leader, enhancing your ability to build relationships and influence others.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and unlock your full potential? The Leadership & Growth Conference 2025 is a premier conference designed to inspire, equip, and connect young professionals with the tools and insights they need to become the leaders of tomorrow.

The webinar introduces the essential leadership and management skills which must be mastered to facilitate growth of teams and a business. We explain what leadership and management is, before providing a framework to adapt an attendee's leadership style in any situation. We end by providing practical tips and tools to help lead a high performance team.

Build a strong, supportive professional network that can open doors and accelerate your career growth.