London Speed Friending by Daisy Connections (Platonic Speed Dating)

Platonic Speed dating for friends - professionally hosted by Lizzie Bell and Daisy Connections . Neuroinclusive and Everybody Welcome!

Not a networking event. Not a dating app. No swiping or ghosting. And zero "so what do you do?" talk.

There's a reason you don't always feel comfortable at social events like speed dating and networking.

It's not you, it's the format.

Daisy Connections Speed Friending is for people who find small talk exhausting, networking events performative, and walking into a room full of strangers a bit too much. Most friend-making events weren't made for people like us.

Daisy is though!

(Psst: "Neuroinclusive" doesn't mean you have to be neurodivergent, by the way. It just means everyone is included, neurotypical and neurodivergent!)

What is Daisy Connections?

Daisy Connections is a neuroinclusive speed friending event for adults in London. It’s a relaxed, low pressure afternoon designed for people who find traditional social events a bit much, whether that’s the small talk, the noise, the not knowing anyone, or just not knowing what to say. We’ve thought about all of it.

When are the events?

6th June & 1st August 2026

1:30pm to 5:30pm

The Station Master, Marylebone, one minute from the station

How does it work?

Everyone gets a short profile on the app, so when you sit down with someone new and scan their QR code you can already see a bit about them before you start talking. At the end of each chat you can discreetly indicate who you’d like to stay in touch with, and there’s also a separate box if you felt something a little sparky. Only mutual interest is ever revealed, so there’s no awkwardness either way. For those that prefer old school there’s a paper format too.

Neuroinclusive

Conversation cards are at every table so nobody has to worry about their mind going blank. Most people use them as a backup rather than relying on them throughout, but they’re there if you need them. There’s also a quiet area to decompress with adult colouring in, for anyone who needs a moment. No bright lights, no flashing lights and no overall bell. The environment is volume-controlled and sensory-considerate.

Breaks & Mixer

Based on feedback from people who’ve attended similar events, one of the biggest worries is not knowing what to do with yourself during unstructured time. That feeling of not knowing where to stand, what to do with your hands, or how to naturally start a conversation with someone new. So we’ve built activities into the break and mixer. Digital Darts, pool, giant Jenga, and adult colouring in are all available, giving you something to focus on and a natural reason to chat without any pressure.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Professional Compère

The event is professionally hosted by a compère, with individual hosts facilitating, guiding, and supporting throughout.

Extras

Every ticket includes a welcome drink token, and there’s a raffle on the day where you can win a drink for you and someone else at the event.

What If…?

We’ve spoken with a lot of people about the worries they have around events like this, and we’ve matched every single one with a strategy. We’re addressing all of them in an ongoing series of short videos on Instagram called “What If”. You can find us here.

What to expect:

• A structured, professionally hosted, fun-packed and low-pressure afternoon
• Our popular conversation cards, designed exclusively by Daisy Connections, steer the conversation away from "did it take you long to get here?" and into something actually interesting
• A welcome drink voucher included with every ticket
• Entry into our raffle to win a drink for you and another participant
• Track connections and view profiles via our app, no stressful bells or timers
• Breaks and a mixer where you can mingle freely and enjoy activities including pool, digital darts, giant Jenga, and adult colouring
• A quiet space to decompress and take a breather whenever you need it
• Your own host to guide you through the whole thing
• A warm, welcoming, introvert-friendly space
• Stay for drinks after or head home, entirely your choice

And a simple, discreet way to express interest, whether that's friendship or something a little sparky. Only mutual interest is ever revealed. If the feeling's shared, you'll get an email from me letting you know.

Accessibility & Inclusivity

Accessibility and inclusivity are the foundation of Daisy Connections. Daisy is proudly inclusive of all genders, all sexualities, all neurotypes, all backgrounds, and all bodies.

Kindness, respect and authenticity are at the core of the Daisy Experience, and we are here for genuine human connection

Making friends as an adult is hard, but we make it easier.

Visit our website here

https://daisyconnections.co.uk