'On the Sofa' Networking Event

An evening networking event at The Clifton Club in Bristol featuring a candid interview and Q&A with business leader Simon Belsham, plus a welcome drink, buffet and networking.

'On The Sofa' Networking Event is The Clifton Club’s flagship networking series, featuring interviews and audience discussion with influential business leaders.

This edition features Simon Belsham, an experienced leader in digital platform businesses and online retail. He was Chief Executive of NotOnTheHighStreet.com during a key growth period and has held senior roles at Venture Catalyst Co, Equinox, Walmart, Ocado and Tesco. He is currently at Hargreaves Lansdown and received an MBA from Harvard Business School (2007).

Format (3 November 2026)

• 6:00pm: Doors open, complimentary drink on arrival
• 6:30pm–7:15pm: Interview and discussion
• 7:30pm: Light buffet served
• 7:30pm–9:00pm: Networking
• 10:00pm: Finish

Tickets include

• Welcome drink on arrival
• Talk and interactive Q&A
• Networking and light buffet