One Room. Real Connections. Every Month.
TAPinto® Final Fridays brings senior decision-makers together for meaningful conversation—no pitches, no noise. Just genuine collaboration opportunities.
What is Final Fridays?
A monthly, in-person networking forum designed for senior people who want real relationships — not noise, not pitching.
At a glance
- •Monthly in-person forum for 50–80 senior decision-makers from business, public sector, education, and charities.
- •2 hours (2pm–4pm). Relaxed, structured, community-led.
- •Last Friday of every month (excluding December).
- •No sales pitches. Just insight, learning, and real relationship-building.
Key stats
Final Fridays is built for people who can initiate partnerships, pilots, procurement conversations, and meaningful introductions — without the pressure of “selling in the room”.
How Final Fridays Works
Registration & Arrival (15 mins)
Settle in, quick orientation.
General Networking (20 mins)
Warm introductions, low-pressure mingling.
Welcome & Update (5–10 mins)
TAPinto® scene-setting and partner host introduction.
Charity Presentation (15–20 mins)
Featured charity shares mission and collaboration opportunities.
Venue Presentation (15–20 mins)
Host venue showcases what they offer.
User Presentations (2 × 15–20 mins)
Insights, case studies, frameworks — not pitches.
General Networking
Return to conversation with fresh context; collaborations form here.
The key principle: every element is designed to surface genuine conversation and long-term relationships. Presentations are insights, not pitches. Networking is structured but relaxed. Everyone leaves with real connections.
Is Final Fridays for You?
Who attends
- ✓Business owners, founders, directors
- ✓Senior managers & decision-makers
- ✓Public sector & government leaders
- ✓Charity & social enterprise leaders
- ✓Education sector professionals
Why attend
- →Meet senior decision-makers across sectors
- →Build long-term professional relationships
- →Surface collaboration and partnership opportunities
- →Gain insights from peer presentations
- →No sales pressure—genuine conversation only
Not for you? Final Fridays is specifically designed for senior decision-makers who can initiate partnerships and collaborations. If you're exploring networking at a different level, we have other community spaces available — get in touch.
Presentation opportunities
Available per event
- •1 × charity presentation (15–20 mins)
- •1 × host venue presentation (15–20 mins)
- •Up to 2 × TAPinto® registered user presentations (15–20 mins each)
Presentations work best for
- →Sharing a case study or project outcome
- →Educating the room on a topic (procurement, impact, innovation, workforce, community engagement, etc.)
- →Raising awareness of a programme or initiative in a non-sales way
- →Inviting collaboration (partners, pilots, referrals) without “closing” on the spot
Not a sales pitch. Presentations are 15–20 minutes of insight, learning, or invitation to collaboration — designed to spark conversation, not close deals.
Interested in presenting at a Final Fridays event?
Get in TouchBecome a Host Venue
Showcase your venue to 50 senior decision-makers. No disruption. Maximum exposure.
What's included
- ✓Branding on all marketing materials
- ✓Prominent mention in welcome remarks
- ✓15–20 min venue presentation slot
- ✓Access to attendee contact details for follow-up
- ✓Potential for follow-on bookings
What we need
- •Private or semi-private space (capacity for 50 people)
- •Suitable for networking and presentations (tables, seating, AV optional)
- •Hospitality venue type (hotel, restaurant, bar, members’ club)
- •Available last Friday of month, 2pm–4pm
- •Light refreshments appreciated
Return on investment
- →Direct exposure to 50 senior decision-makers monthly
- →Qualified leads and attendee contact details
- →Potential for follow-on bookings and partnerships
- →Brand building with influential community
Ready to host a Final Fridays event?
Become a Host VenueExpand Final Fridays – Become an Organisational/Hosting Partner
Help us bring Final Fridays to multiple locations across the UK and Ireland. Partner with us to build a national network of trusted, senior-level networking events.
What it means
- •Co-host or sponsor Final Fridays events in your region
- •Build brand visibility with senior decision-makers
- •Create partnership and collaboration opportunities for your members/network
- •Support a community-first, cross-sector networking movement
Benefits
- ✓Branding on all event materials and communications
- ✓Speaking/presentation opportunities at events
- ✓Access to attendee data and networking insights
- ✓Exclusive partnership recognition
- ✓Flexible partnership models (sponsorship, co-hosting, regional expansion)
Ideal for
- →Regional business networks and chambers of commerce
- →Sector-specific organisations (e.g., social enterprise networks, public sector bodies)
- →Corporate organisations seeking community engagement
- →Educational institutions
- →Charities and social impact organisations
Partnership models
- •Sponsorship: consistent visibility and branding at monthly events
- •Co-hosting: share event hosting responsibilities and benefits
- •Regional expansion: launch Final Fridays in a new location with partner support
Want to explore a partnership?
Become a Partner HostSponsorship
- •Sponsorship opportunities range from major brand headline to location based or individual dates.
- •Branding on marketing materials
- •Display of 1 × pull-up banner at the event
- •Ideal for consistent visibility with a senior local audience, and top-of-mind presence without needing stage time.
Sponsorship is simple. You get consistent visibility with a senior, cross-sector audience, without needing to present or host. Perfect for brand building and top-of-mind presence.
Interested in sponsoring Final Fridays?
Sponsor an EventFrequently Asked Questions
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