Young professionals group announce 2026 calendar

A networking and development group for early-career professionals, backed by Flint Bishop, has announced its events calendar for 2026.

Derby Young Professionals provides people working in the legal, property, engineering and IT sectors with a platform to connect and grow alongside their peers.

At a recent Winter Drinks Mixer at The Distillery Derby, the group announced its 2026 calendar, which offers a diverse range of professional development and networking opportunities for the city’s young professionals.

It features a diverse mix of events designed to foster professional connections, learning and collaboration, while also providing fun and engaging opportunities to encourage cross-sector relationships.

George Ottewell, chair of Derby Young Professionals and corporate solicitor at Flint Bishop, said: “It’s exciting to be able to commit to a full year of events with the formation of the DYP committee.

“This provides a strong foundation to plan events that genuinely benefit young professionals in Derby’s professional services.”

Sophie Rock, vice chair and commercial property solicitor at Flint Bishop, said: “DYP is about more than networking. It’s about giving young professionals the chance to develop together, progress in their careers, and become the future leaders of Derby’s professional services community.”