World ClassLiverpool

The Community

The World ClassCommunity

Better businesses. Better connections. Better opportunities.

Membership

Accreditation unlocks membership. Not the other way round.

Every member of the World Class community has been assessed against the same standard. That shared bar is what makes an introduction worth taking and a recommendation worth trusting.

Recognition

World Class accreditation and permission to display the World Class Liverpool marque.

Commercial opportunity

Access to trusted businesses and opportunities across the community.

Curated connections

Meaningful introductions rather than indiscriminate networking.

Knowledge

Access to exceptional leaders, ideas and peer learning.

Exposure

Editorial profiles, member stories, video, PR and international visibility.

Global connection

As World Class Cities develops, members gain access to an expanding international community of accredited organisations.

Members first

Before looking outside the community,look inside it.

Members are encouraged to consider other accredited businesses when looking for suppliers, advisers, collaborators and partners.

There are no compulsory referrals, referral quotas or forced recommendations. Trust and quality come first.

Member experiences

Curated experiences. Not an events calendar.

World Class Table

12 leaders. One table. One important conversation.

Small, intimate leadership dinners. No presentations. No sales pitches.

World Class Conversations

Ideas, shared properly.

Exceptional leaders sharing ideas and experience through intimate conversations rather than conventional conferences.

World Class Visits

Come and see world-class.

Go behind the scenes of exceptional businesses. Factories. Laboratories. Technology companies. Universities. Sporting organisations. Hospitality businesses.

World Class Introductions

Tell us who you want to meet.

We facilitate meaningful connections.

World Class Exchange

Liverpool, internationally connected.

Connecting Liverpool businesses with organisations, investors and opportunities internationally.

World Class Summit

Once a year.

An annual gathering celebrating business excellence and Liverpool's international ambition.

Member commitment

World Class is a standard we maintain together.

  • 01maintaining exceptional professional standards
  • 02treating customers, employees and suppliers fairly
  • 03supporting fellow members where appropriate
  • 04sharing knowledge generously
  • 05representing Liverpool City Region positively
  • 06continually improving
  • 07acting with integrity
  • 08providing honest referrals
  • 09protecting the reputation of the World Class community