IOIC London: Networking drinks.
IOIC London: Networking drinks.
IOIC Network events bring practitioners together to connect, learn and share perspectives with peers.
This informal networking session, hosted by the IOIC London committee, creates space for internal communication professionals to meet, build relationships and exchange ideas. The evening is lightly facilitated, with optional topic-led tables hosted by peers sharing their experience, but largely shaped by attendees, allowing conversations to flow naturally and reflect real experiences of doing the work.
Why this matters
Doing great internal communication work often means navigating complexity, constraints and constant change. These network sessions offer a welcoming, peer-to-peer space where you can connect with others facing similar challenges, share honest experiences and learn from different perspectives in practice.
What you’ll gain
- Practical insight grounded in experience
- The chance to learn how others are tackling similar challenges
- New connections with practitioners in your local community
- Opportunities to join informal, peer-hosted discussions on topics that matter to you
Topic tables and briefs
Alongside open networking, drop into one of four topic tables hosted by guest practitioners.
- Job interview surgery, hosted by Vicki Marinker, career coach for communications professionals. Bring your questions and challenges and get tips and strategies you can put into practice straight away.
- Leadership communication, hosted by Katy Busby, Head of Leadership Communications at the National Crime Agency. Real-life examples and practical takeaways on how leaders can engage and influence people, embed behaviours, build trust and support a better-performing business.
- Comms careers, hosted by Andrew Holland and Rebecca Tarry from recruitment and training specialist Comms Leaders. Emerging roles, the skills the profession will need next and the latest market trends, plus informal career guidance and insight into the current recruitment landscape.
- Change communication: when the change never stops, hosted by Angie Shannon, a change communications leader who connects everyday employee actions with the wider aims of the business. Come ready to share your own experience of delivering or receiving change communication, and discuss what works and what doesn't.
Who it’s for
Designed for those who want to learn through shared experience and peer connection, particularly internal communication professionals at all career levels in London, although the event is open to all regions.
How it works
This is an in-person event taking place in the back area of the pub. Look out for the IOIC sign - and a friendly group of welcoming faces - when you arrive. You’re free to move between conversations, including informal topic tables, and connect with a range of perspectives throughout the evening.
Katy Busby
Andrew Holland
Vicki Marinker
Angie Shannon
