PD Ladies Picnic 🧺
- Date
- 2024-07-20
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Host
- PD Ladies
About this event
If you’ve been meaning to meet more women in the PD community in a way that feels relaxed, easy, and actually enjoyable, this is that afternoon. PD Ladies Picnic brings people together in person in London for conversation, connection, and a slower social format that makes it easier to talk beyond quick introductions. This is a community-led meetup built around the simple idea that some of the best networking happens when there’s space to settle in, share a bit about what you do, and get to know people without a packed schedule. Whether you come to make new friends, expand your professional circle, or just spend time with thoughtful people outdoors, the picnic format keeps things welcoming and low-pressure. About the Event PD Ladies Picnic is an in-person social and networking meetup for women who want to connect in a more natural setting. Instead of a formal panel, presentation, or tightly structured program, the event centers around gathering together, meeting new people, and enjoying a shared afternoon in London. The picnic setting matters. It creates a softer, more open atmosphere than a typical networking event, which means conversations can be more genuine and less transactional. You can arrive ready to chat with new people, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply ease into the group at your own pace. This event sits at the intersection of community, meetup, networking, and social time. That means you should expect a blend of friendly personal conversation and professional connection, without the stiffness that can sometimes come with more formal events. What to Expect Expect an afternoon built around meeting people, mingling organically, and spending quality time together. The pace is likely to be casual and flexible, giving everyone room to move between conversations, settle into smaller groups, and enjoy the social side of community-building. You can look forward to things like: Warm introductions with other attendees Casual networking that feels more like conversation than pitching Small-group chats where you can talk about work, interests, ideas, and life in London A relaxed outdoor meetup format that makes it easy to stay for a while and meet more than just one or two people Because this is a picnic rather than a programmed conference-style event, the value comes from being present and participating. You don’t need to prepare a formal introduction or show up with an agenda. It’s enough to come curious, open, and ready to connect. If you’re someone who prefers events where there’s room to breathe, this format will likely feel refreshing. You can have meaningful one-to-one conversations, join a group discussion, or simply enjoy being around a community of women who showed up for the same reason: to meet good people. Why Attend A lot of networking events promise connection, but not many create the right conditions for it. This one does that by keeping the format simple and human. Sharing a few hours outdoors with a smaller, more social rhythm often leads to better conversations and more memorable introductions. You might attend because you want to grow your network, but leave with something more useful: a sense of belonging, new local connections, and a few people you’d genuinely want to see again. Community is easier to build when the environment encourages people to stay, talk, and be themselves. This is also a good option if you’ve ever felt unsure about showing up to networking events alone. A picnic-style meetup tends to be easier to enter than a crowded venue or highly structured room. There’s more space, more movement, and a more approachable flow to the afternoon. By the end of the event, you may come away with: New personal and professional connections A stronger sense of the local community around you Conversations that go deeper than quick exchanges Momentum to stay involved in future meetups and gatherings Practical Details Location: in person in London, United Kingdom. As this is a picnic, expect an outdoor meetup environment and plan accordingly for a comfortable afternoon outside. Date and time: Saturday, July 20 at 2:30 PM GMT+1. It’s an afternoon event, so you can arrive ready for a slower social pace rather than a rushed before-or-after-work meetup. A few useful ways to prepare: Dress comfortably for an outdoor social gathering Leave yourself enough time to arrive without rushing Come ready to introduce yourself, but keep it simple Be open to both professional and personal conversation If you’re looking for a London meetup that feels welcoming, grounded, and genuinely social, PD Ladies Picnic offers a strong reason to get out and meet people in person. It’s a chance to spend a summer afternoon building real connection with women who value community just as much as you do.
Who should attend
This will feel like a good fit if you want connection to come naturally, not through forced networking. - You’re a woman in or around the PD community who wants to meet others in person in a setting that feels relaxed and approachable. - You enjoy **community-driven events** more than highly formal professional gatherings, and you’d rather have real conversations than exchange quick introductions all afternoon. - You’re looking to **grow your network in London** while also meeting people you might genuinely want to stay in touch with. - You’re new to the community, new to the city, or simply ready to widen your circle with people who share overlapping interests and experiences. - You usually hesitate to attend networking events alone, but a picnic-style meetup sounds more comfortable, social, and easy to step into. - You value afternoons that combine **friendliness, conversation, and low-pressure connection**, and you want an event where you can show up as yourself. If you’ve been wanting a more human way to meet people, this is likely your kind of event.