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, […]
Design in Everything
Design in Everything is about recognising, celebrating and investing in the power of design across the North East. Our vision is simple: design works here. We exist to make great design accessible for all, creating opportunities for designers, commissioners and the wider region, and helping the North East realise the full potential of design. Design […]
Newcastle Helix host the 2026 Evry Annual Partner Event
We’re proud to be hosting the next Evry Partner Event at The Catalyst. Evry brings together over 85 partners across the city who are committed to increasing opportunities and removing barriers for young people. 🗓 Wednesday 30 September ⏰9:30am – 11:00am 📍The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix Please book your place using the link […]
Introduction to the IoD’s Diploma
Developing Board Performance is the second level of three stages to becoming a qualified IoD Chartered Director. Building upon the learnings from the modules in the Certificate the course applies practical real life scenarios and boardroom challenges whilst developing insights into key topics such as risk and crisis management. This session is designed for delegates […]
Angel investing for beginners – A lunchtime live with Jordan & Helen
Join Lifted Ventures co-founders Jordan and Helen for a one-hour live Zoom event where they break down everything you need to know. Curious about angel investing but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve heard conflicting advice and want the real story? This live session is your chance to learn from two seasoned investors […]
Athena Festival 2026
Athena Festival, bringing together ambitious female founders, investors, and innovators for a day of inspiration and networking. Athena Festival 2026 Join us on October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) at Nexus – University of Leeds for the Athena Festival, the largest female founder festival outside of London. This dynamic celebration of inclusion, innovation, and investment is inspired by Athena, the Greek […]
Teesside Property and Construction Lunch – Housing, Investment and Infrastructure 2027
This event is directly marketed and aimed at those with key interests within a property, construction and business environments – professional intermediaries B2B, Electrical Contractors, Engineering Contractors, Security, Environment Consultants, Finance Brokers, Landlords, Estate Agents, Property Agents, Service Providers, Landowners, Commercial Agents, Developers, Architects, Accountants, Chartered Surveyors, Banks, Construction, Building Contractors, Investors, Corporate Finance, Recruitment […]
Something’s Gotta Give: A Creative Reset for Professionals Feeling Stuck
Workshops • Exhibition • Open Studio with Sara Downham-Lotto. Reflect & recharge through guided creative practice. No art experience needed. A Creative Reset Awayday for Professionals Feeling Stuck or Burnt Out Feeling overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world right now? With constant news of war, climate crises, and growing division, it’s easy to feel […]
Something’s Gotta Give: A Creative Reset for Professionals Feeling Stuck
Workshops • Exhibition • Open Studio with Sara Downham-Lotto. Reflect & recharge through guided creative practice. No art experience needed. A Creative Reset Awayday for Professionals Feeling Stuck or Burnt Out Feeling overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world right now? With constant news of war, climate crises, and growing division, it’s easy to feel […]
New Member Online Meet and Greet
If you’re new to the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, join us on Teams for our next New Member Meet & Greet session, where you’ll get to know some fellow members of your community. We’re all here to support each other through the ups and downs of business, be part of an energetic and ambitious group and build […]
Insider North East Dealmakers Awards 2026
Insider is delighted to welcome back the North East Dealmakers awards. Now in their 19th year, the North East Dealmakers Awards continue to celebrate the very best of the region’s corporate finance community. Entries for 2026 are officially open, and we’re inviting professional advisory firms, banks and private equity teams from across the North East […]
SAVE THE DATE – Entrepreneurial Awards
Get ready to raise your glass to the entrepreneurs who are rewriting the rules – the trailblazers, pioneers, and innovators of the North East. For over 22 years, our Entrepreneurial Awards have recognised and celebrated the region’s best business talent, with finalists representing every stage of the business journey – from ‘Ones to Watch’ to […]
Member Lunch – Dobson and Parnell
Come along to our social, and enjoy delicious food. It’s a great chance to catch-up, with Dobson and Parnell setting the mood. Open only to our members, who are a fun bunch. We’ll be meeting at Dobson and Parnell, For networking and lunch.
Muckle LLP & The Country Trust: Annual Harvest Quiz 2026
Join us for our Annual Harvest Quiz on Thursday, 24th September, in Morpeth. Join us for our annual Harvest Quiz on Thursday, 24 September, at Morpeth Rugby Club – enjoy supper and compete for the glory of being crowned Harvest Quiz Champions 2026.
November club event
Guest booking: We enable six guests to attend each of our events. If you have not attended one of our events in the past, and would like to come to an event to find out if the club is something you would like to be part of, you will be able to register your place on […]
October club event
Guest booking: We enable six guests to attend each of our events. If you have not attended one of our events in the past, and would like to come to an event to find out if the club is something you would like to be part of, you will be able to register your place on […]
September club event
Guest booking: We enable six guests to attend each of our events. If you have not attended one of our events in the past, and would like to come to an event to find out if the club is something you would like to be part of, you will be able to register your place on […]
Community Voice in Social Enterprise
This workshop will explore how you build your social enterprise around the people you want to support. We’ll explore: How you find your community (mapping: B2B vs B2C) Governance; ensuring your accountability is connected to your beneficiary voice. Operations; ensuring your activities are fit for purpose & built with your beneficiaries. Impact measurement and evaluation; […]