Pathway2Grow - Network, Learn & Grow

20/05/2026

🎤 Meet The Speaker: Akeela Ahmed MBE 🎤

For our May 2026 event, we are delighted to welcome as our keynote speaker for the evening. Akeela is a business leader, social entrepreneur and government advisor specialising in equalities campaigning. She chaired the cross-government Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred, and is founder of , a platform to empower women with a focus on British Muslim Women. Akeela is a Trustee of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the Refugee Employment Network and Pregnant Then Screwed.

07/05/2026

🤝 AWARD-WINNING BUSINESS NETWORKING IN BIRMINGHAM 🤝

The UK's premier business networking opportunity returns to Birmingham on Thursday 21st May 2026!

Organised by Pathway2Grow (an initiative of Pathway Group), Chutney & Chat is a friendly and relaxed environment to network, accompanied by a delicious three-course meal. With plenty of opportunities for attendees to network throughout the evening, the event is all about being social, doing business, and of course, the Balti!

Since its inception in 2015, we've built a truly amazing community, with 1000s of business owners attending our events nationwide.

We've created entrepreneurs, facilitated collaborations and enabled business growth. But most importantly, we've achieved it all whilst maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment to “Network, Learn & Grow!”

At each event, we bring you fantastic keynote speakers and industry-leading professionals to present on all things business and entrepreneurship. You will leave enlightened and motivated, with plenty of new business contacts to follow up with!

For our May 2026 event, we are delighted to welcome Akeela Ahmed MBE as our keynote speaker for the evening. Akeela is a business leader, social entrepreneur and government advisor specialising in equalities campaigning. She chaired the cross-government Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred, and is founder of ‘She Speaks We Hear’, a platform to empower women with a focus on British Muslim Women. Akeela is a Trustee of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the Refugee Employment Network and Pregnant Then Screwed.

So come join us for Chutney & Chat, it might just change the way you do business!

20/03/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! ✨🌙

From all of us at Pathway2Grow, we extend our warmest wishes to all those celebrating.

31/12/2025

08/12/2025

🎉 Celebrate 10 Years of Chutney & Chat! 🎉
🏆 The Award-Winning Business Networking Platform 🏆

Join us for a special anniversary edition of Pathway2Grow’s award-winning Chutney & Chat, the UK’s friendliest, most flavour-filled business networking platform! For a decade, we’ve brought together thousands of entrepreneurs in a relaxed, social environment, fuelled by great conversation, genuine connections, and of course… an unforgettable three-course meal.

Since launching in 2015, Chutney & Chat has helped create new businesses, spark collaborations, and support growth across the country, all while staying true to our ethos to “Network, Learn & Grow!”

This milestone event will be one to remember. On the night, we’ll be honouring some of the standout stars of the Chutney community with our annual Pathway2Grow Awards, celebrating the individuals who make this network truly exceptional.

We’re also thrilled to welcome Dr Nighat Awan OBE, a trailblazer in business, charity, and philanthropy. With successful ventures spanning fashion, floristry, food, property, and interior design, not to mention her leadership at the Shere Khan Group, Dr. Awan OBE will be sharing powerful insights from her remarkable career.

Prepare for big laughs with one of Britain’s most celebrated comedians, Tez Ilyas, Sunday Times bestselling author and star of Mock the Week, Man Like Mobeen, The Last Leg, Live From the BBC and Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal.

And for the perfect finishing touch? We're delighted to announce that multi-platinum artist and Birmingham legend Apache Indian will be performing on the night! Having sold over 11 million albums worldwide, Apache performed to a global audience of more than a billion people during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.

Join us for this special 10-year celebration, it may just change the way you do business!

🗓️ Wednesday 10th December 2025 6:30pm - 10:30pm
📍 Quaid-E-Azam Grand Ballroom
Montague Street
Birmingham
B4 7XH

18/07/2025

Sometimes you move as a pack.
Sometimes you need to walk alone.
The key is being at peace with both.

Here’s a Friday evening shoutout to the quiet leaders, the team players and also the solo striders.

Thank you.