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.

Workshop: Selling at a Higher Level

Sales is changing fast. Customers are better informed, competition is sharper and the old ways of selling just don’t cut it anymore. So how do you stand out? How do you build real relationships, earn trust and create lasting value – not just quick wins? In this lively and practical workshop, Richard Lane, co-founder of […]

Founders’ Lunch

Expect an intimate, fast-moving and energising experience packed with conversation, inspiration and opportunities to kickstart the new year! Introducing our Founders’ Lunch, an exciting new edition to our 2026 events 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, […]

Round Table: Avoiding Burn Out with Bethany Ainsley, OptiMe

Running a business takes passion, energy and relentless drive – but even the most determined entrepreneurs can hit a wall. Burnout doesn’t just affect wellbeing – it clouds judgement, limits creativity and can quietly undo everything you’ve worked so hard to build. Join Bethany Ainsley, wellbeing entrepreneur and founder of OptiMe, for an open, practical […]

Round Table: Planning for Financial Freedom

Financial freedom means different things to different people – more time, more security, more choice. But for entrepreneurs, it’s about more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about building a life and business that work together to give you control of your future Hosted by Elliott Birkett-Jones, Senior Associate of Wealth Management at RBC Brewin […]

EMN Networking Breakfast

A dynamic breakfast networking session at Ford Aerospace, where we’ll explore how tailored apprenticeship programmes can drive performance This event, hosted in partnership with EMN, brings together industry leaders, educators, and employers to share insights into building successful apprenticeship pathways that meet the specific needs of engineering and manufacturing businesses. Please be aware that safety shoes/boots […]

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 […]

Keeping it Reel: Authentic Business Content Workshop, Morpeth

Learn how to create authentic business content in an AI world 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? Join the Business & IP Centre North East for an afternoon workshop designed to allay your AI fears and develop […]

Bridging the Gap: Creating Clear Career Pathways into Tech

Technology careers are full of opportunity, but access to those opportunities isn’t always equal. In this honest and practical conversation, hosted by Simone Roche MBE, we explore how organisations can build clearer, more inclusive pathways into tech for underrepresented groups. Our guests bring diverse experience across leadership, transformation, and community-building, and together, we’ll uncover what […]

Will AI Replace Me? Inclusion, Intelligence and the Future of Work Webinar

In our “Will AI Replace Me?” webinar, we’re cutting through the noise to have a real conversation about how AI is transforming the world of work. We’ll dive into the opportunities it brings, the challenges it creates, and how we can use it in ways that are fair and inclusive. This isn’t just about the […]

North East Virtual Networking

Join us at our next FSB North East Virtual Networking session, designed to help us all keep connecting, collaborating and supporting each other. We will meet virtually for about an hour and cover the following: FSB Download – A brief summary of what the FSB are doing to support you, hosted by Reshma Begum, FSB North […]

ASSIST: Just Networking in Stockton

Our hosts Erica Turner of Jacksons Law, Rachel Dalby of Darlington Building Society and Sharon Williams of The Digital Gene can’t wait to welcome you to Stockton. This one is totally relaxed, no formalities, no business card pushing, just good business conversation. We naturally share ideas and experiences that could lead to potential growth for you or your […]

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; […]