Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Zeus Lounge, Cloud 23,The Manchester Deansgate Hotel,, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4LQ
Cost: Free
A Festive Evening of Networking with pro-manchester
Join us for an exclusive evening of festive networking, seasonal drinks, and delicious nibbles as we celebrate the start of the festive season with fellow pro - manchester members, in partnership with The Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
Apollo Bar
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
🗓️ 17th November 2026
đź•” 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy spectacular city views, festive refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with fellow members in a relaxed and sociable setting. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of festive cheer and great conversation.
This is an intimate Invite only event with very limited numbers. Please RSVP via the link below by 23rd Oct. If you are unable to attend please let me know if you would like to transfer the invite to someone else within your organisation.
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.