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This session will explore methods to explain the use of AI tools to non-technical stakeholders and decision makers.

A panel exploring whether AI will replace or support doctors, featuring voices from software, digital health, and innovation, plus audience Q&A.

AI voices are improving - but are they good enough? This discussion explores how voice coaching can make AI voice models more natural, expressive & trustworthy

Opencast talk highlighting the opportunities and challenges of autonomous AI agents – and how to ensure accuracy, transparency, security and ethical standards.

Discover why your voice matters in AI and how businesses, community organisations - and even individuals - can shape responsible AI development.

Discover how businesses are leveraging AI for automation, customer engagement, and predictive analytics—exploring real-world use cases and key lessons learned.

Discover how to unlock the power of Immersive Technologies (XR) to impact workforce training, staff onboarding and operations.

This workshop is aimed at beginners or experienced developers to build a Podcast AI with Blazor to generate episode ideas or anything else using GitHub Models

Join Accenture for a thought provoking panel discussion around the impacts of Generative AI.

Join us for a day of activities exploring Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with industry leaders from the region and beyond.

Want to use data for digital sustainability but don’t know where to start? This 30-min masterclass gives you simple, actionable steps to begin.

A screening of our Tech Flix 'Data’s Untold Story: The AI Energy Crisis', followed by an expert panel exploring the hidden environmental cost of data and AI.

Baltic Apprenticeships aims to host an engaging and informative event focused on the critical role of data literacy and democratisation in today's businesses.

Government services are evolving—moving from silos to seamless. Join us to hear how data is unlocking a more connected, user-centred public experience.

A panel session with 3 guests who have been through successful exits in the North East tech sector

Revel in the remarkable achievements of the North East tech sector alongside fellow tech enthusiasts and attendees from across the UK.

Explore how AI can free teachers from admin overload. Join our fireside chat with Teachmate to explore the future of EdTech

Meet Magnitude Biosciences, a successful spin-out from Durham University, as they share their journey from solving a research challenge to thriving business.

A session covering the business case for ESG, how to approach impact reporting, greenwashing risk management and ESG supply chain risks.

AI is governed by outdated regulatory regimes. This session covers the current landscape, key influences, and where AI regulation is headed.

Grant funding made simple: A no-nonsense guide. Where to find them, how to apply, and what makes a winning bid.

The session will explore how green skills, reskilling, and upskilling can prepare the workforce for a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Northumberland County Council is exploring the procurement of heat networks where they are financially viable. Come and learn about our proposed approach.

A cross-sector hackathon for people united by a passion for using data & tech for good, to explore a killer social impact question together, in real time.

The session will cover best practice for integrating large language models into your apps, internal tools and data pipelines.

The North East is at the cutting edge of Immersive technologies with national centres of excellence including our hosts at PROTO.

Join us for an exclusive discussion featuring the leadership of Leighton, the North’s leading AWS software developer, with a 32-year heritage of innovation.

Join us at the TechNExt Industry Dinner and seize the chance to enrich your network, fostering connections that shape your professional journey.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring investor managers from Northstar Ventures, Maven Capital, Northern Gritstone, and NatWest Bank.

A practical session looking at what legal issues you should consider when starting up a tech business.

An introduction to Lego Serious Play with an emphasis on their chosen sector / focus.

The TechNExt Main Stage is the launch of the tech festival, where innovation, inspiration, and industry insights converge.

This workshop will focus on communication and collaboration between technical and design teams through various working methods and workshop techniques.

Explaining the limitations of AI to overly keen stakeholders is tough. This session will explore in more depth what can be done to make it easier

Panel Session: NEST brings Public, Private & Civil Society Organisations together to promote the region as the sustainable technology capital of the UK.

The session will show how SMEs can take advantage of expertise at the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) SME Hubs to enhance productivity.

School children from across the region participate, working with North East tech industry mentors to come up with a tech solution to a real life problem.

Demonstrating how Energy Central is supporting the growing Renewables sector in Northumberland.

Our focus in Northumberland will be on Sustainability and Innovation. We will hear from sustainable tech leaders from the region and further afield.

Discover how digital capabilities are enabling the energy transition, and as the NE grows as a green tech hub, how regional businesses can use tech to grow.

Get the 20 June in the diary for our Tech Startup Hub where we'll have a packed day of activities for Tech Startups at all stages of development.

Tech Talent Live is the North East’s largest digital and tech careers fair, linking individuals with top opportunities, training, and pathways for the future.

Exploring how AI can be used as a critical thinking 'co-founder' across multiple stages of an early startup's journey

This keynote explores AI's evolution, impact, and limitations, and delves into its ethics, risks, and future.

Dragons-den style pitch session with 4 potential businesses seeking funding and investment.

Business success and innovation requires a futurist mindset. What are the keys to survival in our rapidly changing world?

In this session we will hear from National Innovation Centre for Data and Sage on the latest impact and progress in Data and AI.

Net Zero isn’t just an environmental goal – it’s the biggest business opportunity of our lifetime. While everyone chases the next Tesla, they miss real gaps.

 Immersive tech as a force for good: If you're interested in the intersection of emerging technology and inclusion join us for this insightful session.

Discover how to create a clear and effective data strategy that drives business success, with practical insights from Leighton’s CTO, Steve Morland.

Join UE Technical Artist Buse Simon, and Director Elliott Gonzo as we explore the pre, ICVFX, and post-production of "Still the Same" by Goldie x Casisdead

Join us for a deep dive into game-changing Technologies emerging in Health: quantum technologies, bioengineering, wearables and artificial intelligence.