Wed

Jan 28

11:30 - 14:30

Available to Cost
Members
Non Members prices start from
Type of event
In Person
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Wed

Jan 28

11:30 - 14:30

Founders’ Lunch

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Wed

Jan 28

11:30 - 14:30

Available to Cost
Members
Non Members prices start from
Type of event
In Person
Visit Event Site

Location

16 Stoddart St, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN

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, dive into multiple conversations, swap insights and meet more of the people you didn’t know you needed to meet.

Replacing the Chairman’s Dinner of old, this dynamic new event takes place on Wednesday 28th January, 11.30am – 2.30pm in the Garden Room of the Biscuit Factory. It is a lunch like no other because here, a handful of the Forum’s founding, honorary, ambassador and award-winning members will each host a table, sharing one lesson they’ve learned that you should know heading into 2026. From scaling regional powerhouses to leading award-winning teams, these entrepreneurs have done it all – and now they’re opening up about what really drives success.