Speed friending (speed dating but for friends) is a new way to meet people and make friends. It is becoming really popular in London as people move away from inauthentic online interactions towards connecting with people in real life
Daisy Connections is speed friending, reimagined.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re neurodivergent or not.
Professionally hosted by our glamorous compère, Daisy Connections guides you through a relaxed afternoon of meeting new people, while your own dedicated host looks after your group.
You’ll also have your own dedicated host looking after your group, so there’s always someone nearby if you need anything.
Between rounds, you can relax over a game of pool or giant Jenga, grab a drink, or simply chat with the people you’ve met.
And if you need a breather at any point, our genuine chat-free quiet area is always there whenever you need it.
Our conversation cards help you skip the “So, what do you do?” small talk and discover the people you naturally click with.
Making friends as an adult is hard, but we make it easier.
Our events are guided by one of the following glamorous compères.
Introducing theatre-maker Simone French, co-artistic director of interactive theatre company TomYumSim. With experience creating immersive, participatory performances across the UK and Australia, Simone knows how to make people feel comfortable and keep the energy flowing without any of the cringe.
Elizabeth is a trained actor, having graduated from the BA programme at Drama Studio London in 2019. Her notable works include Twelfth Night (Viola with Bowler Crab Theatre), Julius Caesar (Portia, Calpurnia, Cascus and Octavious with Bowler Crab Theatre), The Tempest ( Miranda with Raging Calm Productions ) and various immersive and fringe theatre projects.
“The first truly inclusive and genuinely accessible event I’ve ever been to.”
That’s what one attendee told us after a recent Daisy Connections event. Many others said something very similar.
We’ve designed Daisy to reduce overwhelm wherever we can, creating a space where people can relax, be themselves and enjoy making genuine connections.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, sexuality, neurotype, disability, background or body.
We’ve built Daisy with accessibility and comfort in mind, including:
People are leaving friendship and dating apps.
Ofcom figures show that hundreds of thousands of people in the UK stopped using online dating apps in a single year. Even Tinder has started running in-person events.
People are looking for something different.
Daisy Connections brings people together face to face for real conversations, with no swiping and no algorithm deciding who you meet.
A Daisy event is relaxed, welcoming and thoughtfully structured, so you can focus on getting to know people instead of worrying about what happens next.
When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by your group host and receive your complimentary drink token before grabbing a drink and settling in.
Our glamorous compère will then guide everyone through the afternoon, explaining how everything works before the conversations begin.
You’ll meet people in small groups of a similar age, with conversation cards available if your mind goes blank or you’d rather skip the “So, what do you do?” small talk.
Each group has its own dedicated host, so there’s always someone nearby if you need anything.
Throughout the event, you’ll use our companion app to view the profiles of the people you’re meeting, record your feedback and send friend requests. Two days later, you’ll discover your mutual matches through the app.
During the break and mixer, you can grab some food, order another drink, play pool or giant Jenga, chat with people you’ve met, or simply take a moment to recharge.
If you need some quiet time at any point, our genuine chat-free quiet area is open throughout the event, even during conversation rounds. It’s filled with calming activities and sensory tools, including colouring books, bubbles, acupressure rings, plushies, blankets and ear defenders.
We’ll also draw our raffle during the break, giving you the chance to win a drink for yourself and another guest.
When the event finishes, you’re welcome to stay for a drink and continue chatting, or head home. It’s completely up to you.
Yes, though most people come alone. If you'd like to attend together, just book separate tickets and be sure to choose the same vibe if you'd like to be together
Both. Friendship comes first. Anything beyond that happens naturally and only if it's mutual. Friendship only badges are available to ensure that the experience is strictly platonic. If you are wearing a friendship only badge, you are in a friendship only group or you did not express a 'sparky interest' in someone, you will not be informed of sparks directed towards you.
Yes. The environment is intentionally inclusive, gentle, and welcoming to all neurotypes. We have a dedicated quiet space away from the main event, hosted by a friendly and supportive host. You'll find colouring books and other calming activities, comfortable seating and zero judgement. Step away whenever you need to reset- that's what its there for.
Absolutely. Most people do.
None. Zero. Daisy is designed to feel calm, human & respectful
You're in excellent company. Daisy attracts people who prefer calm social spaces.
We use a simple, private method and only mutual connections are ever shared.
Whatever makes you feel comfortable and like yourself. There's no dress code.
18 plus
I’m the founder of Daisy Connections and the London Neurodivergent Friendship Group (LNFG).
In 2022, I started LNFG because I believed there had to be a better way for neurodivergent adults to find genuine friendship. Watching that community grow showed me what happens when people are given the chance to connect in an environment built on kindness, understanding and authenticity.
That’s what inspired Daisy Connections.
I wanted to create a friendship event that felt different. Less pressure. Less awkwardness. More genuine conversation.
Before launching Daisy, I spoke to people about everything they found stressful, intimidating or inaccessible about traditional friendship events and online apps. Those conversations shaped almost every part of the experience, from the structured format and conversation cards to the quiet area and mutual matching system.
Because I don’t think people are the problem. I think the way we’ve been expected to meet each other often is.
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