ems: Networking
ems: Networking is good old fashioned networking. All attendees get to introduce themselves and their business, let’s face it, that’s why you are coming along. There is a structure in place so you get to talk to as many people as possible, making it a good use of your time. Attendees are then encouraged to […]
Founders’ Lunch
Expect an intimate, fast-moving and energising experience packed with conversation, inspiration and opportunities to kickstart the new year! Founders’ Lunch is back in the 2027 calendar. This isn’t a sit and listen affair – you’ll rotate table three times, giving you the chance to hear from a diverse range of founders, dive into multiple conversations, […]
Christmas Member Lunch – The Impeccable Pig
To celebrate this Christmas, And all of your success. We’re inviting you out, For food in excess. We’re asking for the classics, Like ‘Mistletoe and Wine’. All you need to do, is come along And have a good time. So this December, Make sure you are free. Because you’re definitely invited, To our Christmas party!
Christmas Member Lunch – The Broad Chare
To celebrate this Christmas, And all of your success. We’re inviting you out, For food in excess. We’re asking for the classics, Like ‘Mistletoe and Wine’. All you need to do, is come along And have a good time. So this December, Make sure you are free. Because you’re definitely invited, To our Christmas party!
On-site Visit to Nissan
Step inside one of the North East’s most iconic businesses and see how a world-class operation performs at scale. Since production began in 1986, Nissan has grown into the UK’s largest car manufacturing plant, producing millions of vehicles and employing thousands of people across the region. Along the way, it has earned a reputation for […]
Focus Dinner with Andy Hook, Hooked-on Group
Andy Hook is one of the North East’s most respected hospitality entrepreneurs. Originally from Cambridge, Andy trained as an engineer before moving to the North East to take up a manufacturing leadership role in South Shields. That move, which reconnected him with his family roots in the region, would ultimately shape his future in hospitality. […]
Spinout Spotlight
Some of the region’s most exciting future businesses will begin with research, innovation, and technical expertise developed inside our universities. But moving from a promising spinout to a successful company takes more than the idea itself. It takes entrepreneurial experience, commercial judgement, networks, mentoring, and the right conversations at the right time. In partnership with […]
ScaleUp Summit – Tees Valley
The Middlesbrough ScaleUp Summit will bring together some of the region’s most recognisable entrepreneurs and business leaders for a practical conversation about growth. Hosted as part of North East Entrepreneurship Week, and backed by the ScaleUp Institute’s Scale Up Britain campaign, the British Business Bank, and Tees Valley Combined Authority, the Summit will explore how […]
The Mussel Club – Banyan
Come and join us for a morning of Mussel Club networking at Banyan Newcastle! The event will take place from 9:00am – 11:00am on Friday 2nd October, offering a great opportunity to make new connections, catch up with familiar faces and grow your network. We look forward to seeing you there!
Murtek Connect
Join us for a relaxed morning of breakfast, conversations and connections with like minded local businesses. Murtek Meet is your opportunity to step away from the usual networking format, meet new people and, most importantly, meet the faces behind the Murtek brand. Want to know more about what we actually do? Curious about our approach? […]
Newcastle First – Business Networking
Overview If you’re a Newcastle business leader, passionate about putting Newcastle First and on the map – this event is for you! Newcastle First – Business Networking Connect with Newcastle business community at our Newcastle First networking events. These relaxed, informal gatherings are for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community champions who want to put Newcastle […]
ScaleUp Summit – Sunderland
The Sunderland ScaleUp Summit brings together entrepreneurs and business leaders for a half-day event focused on the realities of building and growing ambitious businesses from the North East. Through honest, entrepreneur-led conversations, speakers will share what they have learned from building businesses in sectors including technology, sport, science, energy, and professional services. Backed by the […]
ScaleUp Summit – Newcastle
ScaleUp Summits are half-day events bringing entrepreneurs together to explore the realities of building and growing ambitious businesses from the North East. In Newcastle, we will hear directly from founders and business leaders who have made decisions about growth, people, finance and place. Together, they will explore the questions that matter to any entrepreneur with […]
AI Workshop: Complexity to Confidence
Join Ross Stevenson for a practical workshop exploring what he has learned about ROI from working with AI inside some of the world’s biggest organisations. An expert in AI enablement, Ross helps business leaders to build the fluency to use AI in their work and lead adoption across their organisation. Sharing how those lessons can be applied by growing businesses, this interactive workshop will help you cut through the noise and […]
Round Table: Your First Acquisition
Acquiring another business can accelerate growth, open new markets, and strengthen your capabilities. But the success of an acquisition is often determined long before the deal is completed. Join our round table discussion exploring the strategic conversations founders should be having before agreeing on Heads of Terms, and the questions that can make the difference […]
Round Table: AI
Our round tables are shaped by the insights and experiences of attendees, so while we aim to cover the topics above, we may also dive into other related areas during the session. This event is exclusively for entrepreneurial members of the Forum. No guests or substitutions. Places are non-transferable. If you need to cancel, please […]
Focus Lunch with Bianca Robinson, CEO Sleepout
Business leaders have influence. They create jobs, shape cultures, make decisions that affect communities, and have the ability to bring people together around causes that matter. As an entrepreneur, the question is what you choose to do with that influence. Join Bianca Robinson, CEO of CEO Sleepout, for a thoughtful lunch conversation about leadership, responsibility, and the role entrepreneurs […]
Negotiation Masterclass
Every business leader negotiates. Whether it’s with customers, suppliers, investors, or employees, some conversations are straightforward, and others carry pressure, emotion, and high stakes. This masterclass with Sue Williams QPM will explore what leaders can learn from the world of hostage and crisis negotiation, and how those principles apply to business conversations where trust, preparation, […]
Winning Clients Through LinkedIn, Content & Events
Following feedback from Durham Business Growth businesses, many of you told us you wanted to learn more about raising your profile, generating new leads and winning more customers. In response, we’re delighted to bring you this practical, interactive workshop with Paul Lancaster and Neil Stephenson and the Ramside hall hotel, in the Golf Cathedral Suite. […]
Building Inclusive Workplaces
Learn practical ways to create a more inclusive workplace, support hidden disabilities, neurodiversity, and improve recruitment and retention. Equality, diversity and inclusion are not just compliance issues. They are practical business priorities that can help organisations recruit more effectively, retain talent, improve productivity, support innovation and deliver better customer experiences. This workshop will help […]
Video Marketing Made Easy: How to Attract More Customers
Video is one of the most powerful ways to build trust, showcase your expertise and connect with potential customers. Yet many business owners struggle to know where to start, what to say, or how to create content consistently. Join award-winning video editor and entrepreneur Issy Howell for a practical 3-hour workshop designed for startups, […]
Business Strategy and International Growth
Learn practical analysis and planning tools to strengthen your strategic thinking and identify new market opportunities. Small businesses owners face many difficult challenges these days, but one of the greatest ones is finding time to plan out the future development of the business. But if you can find the time, where do you […]
Mixer: Winter 2027
Mixer is a quarterly interior design networking event in North East England. It’s for interior design professionals and the artisans, makers, suppliers and service providers they rely on to bring projects to life. It exists to build a stronger creative network that can, in turn, strengthen the North East economy. Mixer is a non-profit event […]
Wellbeing Event , Grief and Loss and the Workplace
Grief can affect every part of our lives, including how we feel, communicate and cope at work. This event will provide a space for an honest conversation about how employers, managers and colleagues can better understand and support people experiencing loss. As our guest speaker we’re honoured to welcome grief and loss coach, author and […]