Main Stage
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

Overview
This year we are kicking off TechNExt25 with our Main Stage Event. This half day event will feature a single stream of thought provoking talks from leaders in technology and related industries.
We will welcome attendees from across the north east tech sector ecosystem including business leaders, those who work in tech roles and within tech organisations, academia, local authority representatives and key national stakeholders.
Lunch is provided, and as part of our Good Festival Ambition, please note that all catering at this event will be vegetarian. All additional dietary requirements will also be catered for, please state your needs on the booking form.
Attendees
millie mann attendance at Main Stage
Sumeet Sandhu attendance at Main Stage
Alex Craig attendance at Main Stage
Alex Craig attendance at Main Stage
TBC TBC attendance at Main Stage
Sebastian Moore attendance at Main Stage
Paula Harrison attendance at Main Stage
Stuart Gardiner attendance at Main Stage
Simone Adams attendance at Main Stage
Michael Pagan attendance at Main Stage
Damilola Akin-Britto attendance at Main Stage
Nazish Khalid attendance at Main Stage
Fatema Hamza Disawala attendance at Main Stage
Laurie Stirling attendance at Main Stage
Jo Gooding attendance at Main Stage
Victotia Morley attendance at Main Stage
Ann-Marie Middleton attendance at Main Stage
Paul Hatchett attendance at Main Stage
D Mehta attendance at Main Stage
David Slater attendance at Main Stage
Speakers


Registration
Registration
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How to get involved
Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’
Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk