Laid-back afternoon of relationship building, hosted by TAPinto®. Bringing together professionals from all sectors in the North East!
TAPinto® Final Fridays is our, in-person relationship-building forum for senior people across business and the public/third sector to meet consistently, get to know each other properly, and surface collaboration opportunities over time — without the usual “room full of pitches” energy.
What TAPinto® Final Fridays is- A monthly, curated networking event designed to build long-term professional relationships.
– Relaxed, structured, and community-led: you’ll get meaningful conversation time and a clear agenda.
– Not a sales pitching event: presentations are for insight, updates, learning, and visibility — not hard selling.
When- 2pm–4pm
– Friday 29th May 2026
WhereTwenty Twenty – Newactle
Duration- 2 hours total (2pm–4pm)
Who should attend
Open to:
– Businesses
– Education organisations
– Charities / CICs / social enterprises
– Public bodies
– Government departments
Best-fit attendees are:
– Owners / founders
– Senior managers
– Directors
– Decision makers (people who can actually initiate partnerships, procurement conversations, pilots, referrals, or community programmes)
What the format is1. Registration
– Arrive, sign in, quick orientation.
2. General networking
– Initial mingling and introductions; warm, low-pressure.
3. Welcome and update by TAPinto®/Partner host
– Short scene-setting: what’s happening in the community, key updates, upcoming opportunities.
4. Charity presentation (15–20 mins)
– A featured charity shares their mission, current priorities, and how others can support TBC.
5. Host venue presentation (15–20 mins)
– Venue highlights what they offer and why they’re hosting; helps attendees understand the space and potential partnership angles.
6. User presentation (15–20 mins)
– Scott Wilson Laing from WL Distillery
7. User presentation (15–20 mins)
– TBC
8. General networking
– Return to conversation with fresh context from the talks; this is where collaborations tend to form.
What to expect as an attendee- A friendly, calm room where people are there to connect properly, not “spray and pray” business cards.
– High-signal conversations because the audience skews senior and cross-sector.
– A community feel: you’ll see familiar faces month-to-month, which is the whole point (trust compounds).
– Practical takeaways from the presentations (ideas, contacts, introductions, partnership routes).
– Introductions that matter: it’s a strong environment for warm referrals and multi-party collaborations.
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