🌈 GPN Networking Evening & Talk with Sue Sanders
Tuesday 24th February 2026
The Civil Service Club, London
Join us for an inspiring evening of social and business networking, followed by an optional dinner—hosted by Jean-François Dor, founder of the Gay Professional Network, since 2010.
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month (except August and December) at the Civil Service Club, a safe and welcoming venue offering affordable food and drinks.
🤝 What to Expect
- Connect, learn, and grow in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere
- Build lasting social and professional relationships
- Meet great people from diverse industries and backgrounds
- Enjoy a thought-provoking talk from a guest speaker
Optional dinner to continue the conversation
“Attendees have reported turnover increases from £500 to £24,000 through networking at our events. Over £25 million in funding has been accessed by our members. It’s good to network!”
Every month, we welcome various speakers and please check our event page https://www.gpn.one/links-and-events-diary/ for more details.
🌟 Our Next Meeting — Tuesday 24th February 2026
We’re honoured to welcome back Sue Sanders in February as we mark the 20th anniversary of LGBT History Month and explore this year’s theme.
🕰️ Event Schedule (Approximate)
- 6:30 PM – Arrival, drinks & nibbles (purchase from the bar downstairs and bring to the room)
- 7:00 PM – Brief introductions (1–2 minutes per guest)
- 7:30 PM – Talk & Q&A
- 8:00 PM – Optional dinner (order and pay at the bar; please book in advance so we can reserve tables)
- 9:30 PM – Carriages
💬 Who Attends?
Expect a vibrant mix of professionals across businesss, finance, law, property, diplomacy, arts and entertainemt in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Also welcomed are students and career-changers.
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion
“We celebrate diversity in race, ethnicity, age, disability, skin colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, and beyond. Though our community is currently 80% gay cisgender men, we warmly welcome everyone.”
🎟️ Tickets
- Members: Free
- Non-Members & Guests: £15
- Early Bird: £10
- At the Door: £20
Membership starts at £60/year (recurring) or £100 one-off.
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📣 Spread the Word
Please share this event with friends and colleagues via Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or any platform you prefer.
Invite others to join us at www.gpn.one—the more, the merrier!
💌 From Jean-François
“Conviviality au rendez-vous! I look forward to seeing you soon.”
Jean-François Dor
Founder, Gay Professional Network
📧 jf@gpn.one
🌐 www.gpn.one
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