The first Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE’s) SME networking event of the year hosted guests from Network Rail, the Cabinet Office, the Department for Transport (DfT), and Connected Places Catapult.

Highlighting future investment opportunities and pipeline initiatives with an exchange of invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, this prestigious and unique networking event proved to be an outstanding experience for the 30 SME members in attendance.

Piers Burroughs, Chair of the SME Council at ACE hailed the evening as a significant springboard for ACE’s SME hub for industry collaboration and partnership and said that all were delighted by the high calibre of guests from both public and private sectors. He added, “We look forward to building on the momentum generated tonight and continuing to foster meaningful partnerships for our members throughout 2024.”

Key dates for upcoming ACE SME member networking evening events are Thursday, 9^th May in Manchester, Thursday 12^th September in London and Thursday 14^th November in Birmingham.

To register your interest in attending email: membership@acenet.co.uk