Progressive Business Network · Peterborough

Good people in the same room, every month.

One good speaker. Proper conversations before and after. No 60-second pitches and no pile of business cards. Just business owners, entrepreneurs and like-minded people, meeting once a month in Peterborough.

  • 130different people since September 2025
  • 30–40in the room each month
  • 40in October, a full room
Faisal Mahmood speaking to a room of business owners at Progressive Business Network Peterborough

The next event

Julie Hogbin, founder of Book Catalyst

Tuesday 3 November 2026 · Doors 5:30pm

Julie Hogbin: Authority by Design, Not by Default

How a book makes you the go-to name in your field. Julie founded Book Catalyst and runs Hogbin House Publishing. Before books became her focus, she spent more than 30 years as a leadership and management consultant and business mentor.

  • Where: a hotel in Peterborough, venue to be confirmed
  • Ticket: £30

Who it's for

Just starting out

  • Thinking about starting a business, or in your first year.
  • Working for yourself as a solopreneur.
  • New to networking and want a friendly room to start in.
  • Or simply after an evening with positive people that gets you motivated to do something.

Already established

  • Looking to scale up.
  • Building your personal brand and growing your wealth.
  • Wanting technology and AI to save you time, so you get more of it with your family or doing the things you love.

What happens on the night

  1. 5:30pmDoors open. Networking.
  2. The talkOne speaker with something real to say, and proper time for your questions.
  3. AfterwardsMore networking, until about 8pm.

Coming on your own? Most people do. Faisal will introduce you.

“Most networking opportunities are lost in the follow-up, not in the room.” So the evening is built for real conversations you can pick up again afterwards.

Speakers who've been to Peterborough

Faisal Mahmood presenting to a room of business owners at Progressive Business Network Peterborough Faisal Mahmood taking questions at a Progressive Business Network event

What people say

Word for word, from LinkedIn recommendations and Progressive Business Network's reviews on Trustpilot.

“I’ve been attending Progressive Business Network in Peterborough every month, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best business events I’ve ever been part of… It has become a permanent fixture in my calendar each month.”

Luke Parr, attends PBN Peterborough every month · Trustpilot

“Faisal is a fantastic host… professional, organised and genuinely supportive throughout, creating a welcoming environment for both speaker and audience.”

Paul Becque, Self-Mastery Coach and PBN speaker · LinkedIn

“Faisal is passionate about what PBN stands for, he is very supportive, provides constructive feedback and wants all members/attendees to thrive.”

Anisa M, Medical Aesthetics Practitioner and PBN elite member · LinkedIn

“Faisal Mahmood made other plans! Faisal put together a world class event that was fun, friendly and full of useful information.”

Patrick John McGee · LinkedIn

“First time going to Peterborough PBN, couldn't be happier really great event and host Faisal.”

RJC Property Solutions · Trustpilot

“The evening was well organised, with plenty of opportunities to connect and share ideas.”

Mo Rafiq · Trustpilot

Read all the reviews on Trustpilot

Ways to come

One event

Single ticket

£30 for one evening. The easiest way to see if the room is for you.

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Every month

Annual ticket

For people who come every month and don't want to book each time.

See annual tickets →
Deeper involvement

VIP membership

For people who want to be more involved in the PBN community.

See VIP membership →

Your host

Faisal Mahmood hosting Progressive Business Network Peterborough

Faisal Mahmood founded the Peterborough group of Progressive Business Network in September 2025, and hosts it every month.

He co-founded Medialogix, a technology business, in 2003 and still runs it. He started PBN Peterborough to give people somewhere to have proper conversations, not swap business cards and 60-second pitches.

Faisal also mentors service business owners on putting systems, automation and AI to work. See how he works →

Questions people ask

Do I need to come with someone?

No. Most people come on their own. Faisal will introduce you.

Who comes?

Business owners, entrepreneurs and like-minded people. Some are thinking about starting a business, some are in their first year, and some have been running a business for years and want to scale up.

How much is a ticket?

£30 for one event. If you come regularly, annual tickets and VIP membership are on the PBN Peterborough page of the Progressive Business Network website.

Where is it?

In Peterborough. The venue alternates between Anglia Ruskin University and a hotel. Each event page gives the address and parking.

When is it?

Once a month, in the evening. Doors open at 5:30pm.

Will I have to pitch?

No. There are no 60-second pitches and no pile of business cards. The evening is built around one good talk and proper conversations before and after it.

Is PBN political?

No. PBN is non-political. It welcomes people of every background and viewpoint.

Is PBN only in Peterborough?

No. Progressive Business Network is a national network. Faisal Mahmood founded the Peterborough group in September 2025 and hosts it every month.

So who are you bringing?

Book your seat for the next event, and bring someone who'd get something out of the room.

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