Round Table: Leading an AI Ready Team

Our series of AI round-table discussions brings together the entrepreneurs who aren’t just curious about artificial intelligence – but the ones that are ready to use it, lead with it and get real results from it. In our next in the series, Jon Dudgeon and Steven Robinson of Blu Sky will lead a discussion on […]
Focus Dinner with Lee Hartley

From start-up to market leader with £200m in annual revenues, Lee Hartley built Fairstone Group into one of the UK’s most dynamic financial services businesses. After founding the company in 2008, he led it through ambitious growth, multiple investment rounds, and a unique acquisition strategy, scaling it into a national powerhouse while keeping innovation and […]
Round Table: Civic Leadership

Civic leadership goes beyond business – it’s about shaping places, strengthening communities and leaving a legacy that lasts. And while anyone can play their part, those earlier in their entrepreneurial journey – especially under 40 – have the unique longevity, energy and perspective to make a long-term difference. Join Mark Thompson of Ryder Architecture for an honest, thought-provoking round table on what […]
Building a Business That Runs Itself

This workshop is designed for business owners who want to reclaim their time and build a more resilient business that can thrive. Whether you’re aiming to scale, continuously improve, or simply sleep better at night, this session will help you focus on what really matters to fully take control over your business and your life.
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 […]
July 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 […]
June 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 […]
May 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 […]
April 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 […]
March 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 […]
February 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 […]
How to ACTUALLY start your business in South Tyneside

Learn how to actually start your business, either now or in the future PLUS find out how to get £50* on us! *T&Cs apply. If you’re almost ready to start your business in South Tyneside but not sure how to actually register it officially, then this event is ideal for you.
How to ACTUALLY start your business in South Tyneside

Learn how to actually start your business, either now or in the future PLUS find out how to get £50* on us! *T&Cs apply. If you’re almost ready to start your business in South Tyneside but not sure how to actually register it officially, then this event is ideal for you.
How to Write a Business Plan That Works

A free event for South Tyneside residents and business owners Thinking of starting a business? This practical workshop is a real opportunity to help you turn your idea into a plan you can actually use. Whether you’re just getting started or need a bit of structure to move forward, we’ll guide you through the essential […]
TechNExt

TechNExt is a celebration of the North East’s thriving technology sector. Bringing together over 3,000 attendees, the festival spans five days in June, and features events held across the region to spotlight the best tech businesses and talent the North East has to offer. From curated showcases to community-led fringe events, TechNExt displays the diversity, […]
NET 250

The NET 250 is back – and bigger and bolder than ever. The North East’s premier celebration of business excellence will return next year to once again shine a spotlight on the region’s most dynamic and successful companies. Showcasing the organisations driving financial growth while innovating in an exciting new era of devolution, NET 250 – compiled from Companies House accounts and […]
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.
Introduction to the Certificate in Company Direction

Have you been considering how you can enhance your impact and performance as a director? Do you want to gain the latest tools and techniques from expert practitioners who have a wealth of experience in board rooms across the globe? If you answered “yes” then this may be the most useful session you take this […]
North East Expo – Spring 2026

The North East Expo has become the region’s largest one day business event and attracts over 1000 delegates from every kind of sector. The North East Expo has become the region’s largest one day business event and attracts over 1000 delegates from every kind of business sector imaginable. It is FREE to attend the event.
Durham Business Growth Summit

The Durham Business Growth Summit is the must-attend event for businesses across County Durham and the wider North East looking to innovate, collaborate, and scale up. Backed by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) through Durham Business Growth, this event is a powerful platform designed to provide you with the practical support, vital connections, and inspiration you need […]
Keeping It Reel: Authentic Business Content Workshop, North Tyneside

Join us for an afternoon workshop about the power of AI. This event is aimed at businesses & pre-starts based across North of Tyne area. Are you Keeping It Reel when it comes to creating online content? Do you fear Artificial Intelligence bleaches authenticity out of your business reels and posts? We’ve partnered with our […]
International Women’s Day Webinar