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Tech Talent Live Programme
We are finalising the programme and more information will be posted here soon.
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.
Agenda
Arrival and refreshments: 8:30am
Part one: 9:15am
Welcome
Intro from Phil Witcherley, NECA
Zoe Kleinman: "Tech, Talent and Tomorrow's World"
Tom Foster-Carter: "State of Unicorn Kingdom"
Part two: 11:10am
Emran Mian, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Festival Week Preview - Look forward to what's ahead
Lunch: 12:30pm
Speakers
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- Sustainability: Mutha Cuva: Green Gold Rush
- Data and AI: NIHR Innovation Observatory: Game-Changing Technologies Emerging in Health
- Immersive: Southpaw Dance Company: Behind the scenes
- Tech Startups: Leighton: Learnings for Startups from 25 Years in Tech
- Schools Challenge: A sneak peek at Friday’s celebration event exploring the brilliant, bold ideas being developed by the region’s young innovators!
Emran was Director General for Regeneration at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, from September 2021 to July 2023. Prior to this he was the Director of Strategy and then a Director General at the Department for Education.
Before returning to the Civil Service in 2017, Emran ran the Social Market Foundation, an independent public policy think tank that works across a range of economic and social policy issues. Earlier in his career Emran held senior roles at BEIS and Cabinet Office.
Prior to joining the Combined Authority, Phil was a senior civil servant at HM Treasury leading on creative industries, advanced manufacturing, business engagement and DCMS and DBT spending. Prior to this, Phil was the Director of Inclusive Economy and Skills for the West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin.
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
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