Networking is key to success in business. As the saying goes - 'it's not what you know, it's who you know'. 80x20 is series of unique networking events in Leeds and Bradford, aimed at bringing businesses together from across Yorkshire and providing valuable learning experiences.
It’s easy to get your marketing wrong. And it’s hard to get it right. Very hard. If it were easy, we’d all be marketing experts, right?
That’s why our 80×20 events were created. Running in Leeds and Bradford, they help you build valuable connections and insight into ways you can push your business forward.
Come and join us for 40 minutes of networking, a 20-minute learning session from one of the team, followed by another 40 minutes of networking.
80 minutes of networking and 20 minutes of learning. 80×20 networking – simple!
Leeds and Bradford Networking: When and where is 80×20?
When: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Duration: 100 mins
Time: 9:30 am GMT
Cost: Free
Location: Human Spaces, 10 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QS
What is 80×20?
80×20 is a series of events created by Xpand that allow you to learn about the latest in the digital marketing world while getting the chance to network with other business owners and marketing professionals. Now in its third year, our Leeds and Bradford networking events are not to be missed.
The format
Our 80×20 format allows for 40 minutes of networking, followed by a 20-minute learning session, and then another 40 minutes of networking.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for business owners and marketing managers responsible for planning their company’s marketing activities.
Why should I attend?
Well, that’s easy. Not only will you build connections with like-minded professionals, but you’ll also learn something that you can put into practice back at base.
But don’t just take our word for why you should attend.
The topic for September: Your 2027 growth plan starts with saying no.
As the summer comes to an end, many business owners naturally start thinking about the year ahead. New ideas, opportunities, investments and marketing initiatives.
But what if the biggest opportunity for growth wasn’t about adding more?
The reality is, many businesses are trying to do too much. Too many priorities. Too many marketing activities. Too many products and services. Too many distractions. And when everything feels important, it’s difficult to focus on the things that will genuinely move your business forward.
In this 80×20 networking and learning session, Jag Panesar, founder of Xpand, will explore why the strongest growth strategies often begin by deciding what you’re going to stop doing. Because every ‘yes’ comes at the expense of something else.
This isn’t a session about cutting costs or playing it safe. It’s about creating clarity, focusing your time and investment where it will have the greatest impact, and building momentum going into 2027.
You’ll leave with insight into:
- Why trying to do more often leads to achieving less.
- How to identify the activities that genuinely drive growth.
- Which marketing efforts are worth investing in, and which may be holding you back.
- Why saying no to the wrong customers, projects and opportunities can strengthen your business.
- Practical ways to simplify your focus and create a clearer plan for 2027.
As always, the session is free, informal and designed to spark useful conversations before, during and after the learning.
Interested? Register to attend now. We only have limited spaces available!