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Flagship Events
Main Stage
The TechNExt Main Stage is the launch of the tech festival, where innovation, inspiration, and industry insights converge.
Monday 16 June 2025, 8:45 - 13:15
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Monday
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Hub Session
The Green Gold Rush: The Startup Opportunities No One’s Talking About
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.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9:00 - 9:50
Artificial intelligence
Tech for good
Tech startups
Tuesday
5
Hub Session
Sustainability in the North East: How to unlock its potential
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.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9:00 - 9:50
Artificial intelligence
Digital transformation
Sustainability
Tuesday
6
TechNExt Hub
Sustainability Hub
Our focus in Northumberland will be on Sustainability and Innovation. We will hear from sustainable tech leaders from the region and further afield.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9:00 - 17:00
Sustainability
Tuesday
4
Fringe Events
Esports Recovery and Future Growth
Join top minds in esports for a panel on funding, mental resilience, player pathways & supporting the next gen of gamers.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9:30 - 10:30
Gaming
Skills and talent
Tech startups
Tuesday
3
Fringe Events
NortHFutures Digital Health Hub industry-academic showcase
Workshop to explore ways healthcare, design and tech companies can come together with academia to develop an ecosystem that engages and lead in digital health.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9:30 - 11:30
Digital transformation
Healthtech
Innovation
Tuesday
Hub Session
Supporting the Offshore Wind sector
Demonstrating how Energy Central is supporting the growing Renewables sector in Northumberland.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 10:00 - 11:30
5G and Connectivity
Innovation
Skills and talent
Tuesday
8
Hub Session
Making Teams Tick: Techniques to Make Agile Manageable
This workshop will focus on communication and collaboration between technical and design teams through various working methods and workshop techniques.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 10:00 - 11:45
Digital transformation
Skills and talent
Workplace culture
Tuesday
9
Fringe Events
Wear VR
Experience the Ultimate VR Racing and Flight Simulator in Sunderland and the North East
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
Diversity and Inclusion
Gaming
Immersive (XR)
Tuesday
11
Fringe Events
Doing more with less
How can we deliver more with less – or even the same with less – and how real impact? Government partners share solutions that deliver impact and value too.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 11:00 - 12:00
Digital transformation
Innovation
Software development
Tuesday
10
Hub Session
North East Sustainable Technology (NEST) consortium to deliver an #EraOfOpportunity for the region.
Panel Session: NEST brings Public, Private & Civil Society Organisations together to promote the region as the sustainable technology capital of the UK.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 11:45 - 12:30
Innovation
Sustainability
Tech for good
Tuesday
13
Hub Session
Data for Digital Sustainability: How to begin your data journey
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.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 12:00 - 12:30
Data
Sustainability
Tech for good
Tuesday
14
Hub Session
Heat Networks in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council is exploring the procurement of heat networks where they are financially viable. Come and learn about our proposed approach.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 13:00 - 14:30
Skills and talent
Sustainability
Tuesday
16
Hub Session
Data’s Untold Story – How AI and Big Tech Are Fueling a Sustainability Crisis
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.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 13:00 - 14:45
Artificial intelligence
Data
Sustainability
Tuesday
17
Fringe Events
Transform your business into a streamlined, scalable, and self-sustainable operation
An online presentation by Laurie Stirling, Growth + Exit Strategist to turn your business into a valuable, sellable asset that doesn’t rely on you.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 14:30 - 15:30
Tech startups
Tuesday
19
Hub Session
Lego Serious Play. Commercial creativity and innovation from the Lego Group
An introduction to Lego Serious Play with an emphasis on their chosen sector / focus.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 14:45 - 16:30
Design
Digital transformation
Sustainability
Tuesday
20
Hub Session
Green Skills for a Net-Zero Future: Bridging the Sustainability Skills Gap
The session will explore how green skills, reskilling, and upskilling can prepare the workforce for a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 15:00 - 15:50
Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainability
Tuesday
21
Hub Session
Future-proofing business and mitigating business risk from ESG issues
A session covering the business case for ESG, how to approach impact reporting, greenwashing risk management and ESG supply chain risks.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 16:00 - 17:00
Sustainability
Tech for good
Workplace culture
Tuesday
22
Flagship Events
Industry Dinner
Join us at the TechNExt Industry Dinner and seize the chance to enrich your network, fostering connections that shape your professional journey.
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 18:30 - 23:00
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Tuesday
24
Hub Session
Build a Podcast AI with Blazor using GitHub Models
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
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 9:00 - 11:00
Artificial intelligence
Software development
Wednesday
28
Hub Session
Futureproof! Get ahead of the AI regulatory landscape
AI is governed by outdated regulatory regimes. This session covers the current landscape, key influences, and where AI regulation is headed.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 9:00 - 10:30
Artificial intelligence
Wednesday
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TechNExt Hub
Data and AI Hub
Join us for a day of activities exploring Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with industry leaders from the region and beyond.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 9:00 - 17:10
Data
Artificial intelligence
Wednesday
27
Hub Session
The Global Impact of Data & AI
In this session we will hear from National Innovation Centre for Data and Sage on the latest impact and progress in Data and AI.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 9:00 - 10:00
Data
Artificial intelligence
Wednesday
31
Hub Session
Removing barriers to digital adoption for regional SMEs- showing real impact
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.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 10:10 - 11:10
Artificial intelligence
Data
Digital transformation
Wednesday
34
Hub Session
The where, what and how of building a data strategy
Discover how to create a clear and effective data strategy that drives business success, with practical insights from Leighton’s CTO, Steve Morland.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 10:40 - 11:10
Artificial intelligence
Data
Digital transformation
Wednesday
35
Fringe Events
Making innovation happen in healthcare
Panel discussion on how to unlock innovation in health care, including on data and service design, so we can achieve better, meaningful outcomes for patients.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:00 - 12:00
Digital transformation
Healthtech
Innovation
Wednesday
32
Hub Session
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How AI is Giving Teachers Their Time Back
Explore how AI can free teachers from admin overload. Join our fireside chat with Teachmate to explore the future of EdTech
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:20 - 12:20
Artificial intelligence
Data
Edtech
Wednesday
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Hub Session
Managing expectations of what genAI can do
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
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:20 - 11:50
Artificial intelligence
Software development
Workplace culture
Wednesday
37
Hub Session
AI agents: opportunity and threats
Opencast talk highlighting the opportunities and challenges of autonomous AI agents – and how to ensure accuracy, transparency, security and ethical standards.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:20 - 11:50
Artificial intelligence
Data
Wednesday
39
Hub Session
Democratising Data Skills: Building a Data-Driven Culture
Baltic Apprenticeships aims to host an engaging and informative event focused on the critical role of data literacy and democratisation in today's businesses.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 12:00 - 13:00
Data
Digital transformation
Skills and talent
Wednesday
49
Hub Session
The Foundations for AI: Why Data Must Come First
Learn how treating data as an asset builds the foundations for smarter decisions and enables AI, adding real value to your data team and wider business.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 12:00 - 12:30
Artificial intelligence
Data
Wednesday
41
Hub Session
AI Voices That Engage: How Voice Direction Can Enhance Speech Models & User Trust
AI voices are improving - but are they good enough? This discussion explores how voice coaching can make AI voice models more natural, expressive & trustworthy
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 12:30 - 13:00
Innovation
Skills and talent
Software development
Wednesday
43
Fringe Events
Product on the Tyne
Product on the Tyne conference will bring together product professionals in the technology sector from across the North-east to learn, share and network
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 13:00 - 19:00
Artificial intelligence
Innovation
Skills and talent
Wednesday
44
Hub Session
How Might We ... explore a killer social impact question together
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.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 13:15 - 15:15
Innovation
Skills and talent
Tech for good
Wednesday
47
Hub Session
The AI Revolution: Decisions That Shape Our World
This keynote explores AI's evolution, impact, and limitations, and delves into its ethics, risks, and future.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 13:15 - 14:00
Artificial intelligence
Cyber security
Digital transformation
Wednesday
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Flagship Events
Tech Talent Live
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.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 13:30 - 18:30
Skills and talent
Wednesday
48
Hub Session
The Futurist's Toolkit: business strategy in a time of transformation
Business success and innovation requires a futurist mindset. What are the keys to survival in our rapidly changing world?
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 13:30 - 14:30
Digital transformation
Innovation
Wednesday
49
Fringe Events
Building digital capability
Ideas and approaches for building digital capability in government and businesss, as well as practical solutions to accelerate capability in product delivery.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:00 - 15:00
Skills and talent
Innovation
Wednesday
18
Hub Session
Ctrl+Alt+AI: Rebooting the Future
Join Accenture for a thought provoking panel discussion around the impacts of Generative AI.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:10 - 15:00
Artificial intelligence
Digital transformation
Innovation
Wednesday
50
Fringe Events
Immersive Play Exhibits
Explore immersive digital play exhibits with Life Science Centre and developers Preloaded and get hands-on with Life’s brand new Water Play exhibit.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:30 - 15:30
Design
Immersive (XR)
Innovation
Wednesday
51
Hub Session
AI in Action; Real world use cases
Discover how businesses are leveraging AI for automation, customer engagement, and predictive analytics—exploring real-world use cases and key lessons learned.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:45 - 16:00
Artificial intelligence
Data
Skills and talent
Wednesday
53
Hub Session
Designing a joined up government experience
Government services are evolving—moving from silos to seamless. Join us to hear how data is unlocking a more connected, user-centred public experience.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 15:10 - 16:00
Data
Design
Digital transformation
Wednesday
54
Hub Session
"How does it work again?" Demystifying AI for Non-Tech Stakeholders.
This session will explore methods to explain the use of AI tools to non-technical stakeholders and decision makers.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 15:30 - 17:00
Design
Skills and talent
Workplace culture
Wednesday
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Hub Session
AI for everyone: why the industry needs your voice
Discover why your voice matters in AI and how businesses, community organisations - and even individuals - can shape responsible AI development.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 16:10 - 17:10
Digital transformation
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation
Wednesday
56
Hub Session
What’s Next for Health? Game-Changing Tech on the Horizon!
Join us for a deep dive into game-changing Technologies emerging in Health: quantum technologies, bioengineering, wearables and artificial intelligence.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 16:10 - 17:00
Diversity and Inclusion
Healthtech
Wednesday
57
Fringe Events
Trust and Security in AI
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with networking opportunities on trust and security in AI, covering topics including cybersecurity and defence.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 17:30 - 19:00
Artificial intelligence
Cyber security
Innovation
Wednesday
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Fringe Events
Curious in Conversation - Investment & Startups
Jon and Dave share startup lessons, funding pitfalls, and insights from 15 years at Blu Sky.
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 18:00 - 20:00
Innovation
Tech startups
Wednesday
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TechNExt Hub
Immersive Hub
The North East is at the cutting edge of Immersive technologies with national centres of excellence including our hosts at PROTO.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 9:00 - 17:00
Immersive (XR)
Thursday
61
Fringe Events
The Digital Future
A day of inspiring talks, lively discussion and networking- exploring the future of digital services through bold ideas, fresh perspectives and diverse voices.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 9:30 - 14:00
Artificial intelligence
Digital transformation
Skills and talent
Thursday
65
Fringe Events
Deaf Centre Makes Some Noise: Take Courage with Tech!
DC Make Some Noise: Take Courage with Tech! celebrate the Newcastle Deaf Centre's collaboration with the innovative tech companies, art world, and academia.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation
Tech for good
Thursday
63
Hub Session
Is XR driving a revolution in patient care?
An exploration of the transformative potential of XR in health and patient care.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 9:30 - 10:30
Healthtech
Immersive (XR)
Innovation
Thursday
65
Hub Session
Breaking Barriers - Unlocking the Power of Immersive Technologies (XR)
Discover how to unlock the power of Immersive Technologies (XR) to impact workforce training, staff onboarding and operations.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10:45 - 11:45
Digital transformation
Immersive (XR)
Skills and talent
Thursday
66
Fringe Events
Design Talks
With a lineup of seasoned guest speakers, Design Talks events provide an inclusive, welcoming space for designers and creatives to learn, share, and grow.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 11:00 - 13:00
Design
Innovation
Skills and talent
Thursday
66
Hub Session
All Access Pass - The Future of Inclusive Tourism
An exploration into the cutting-edge solutions that are making tourist attractions and heritage sites in the North East more accessible for every visitor.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 12:30 - 13:30
Diversity and Inclusion
Immersive (XR)
Innovation
Thursday
67
Hub Session
Virtual Sustainability: Energy Monitoring in the world of Virtual Production
Explore sustainable virtual production innovations and energy-reducing carbon platforms at the TechNExt 2025 festival's Immersive Hub, presented by CoSTAR network.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 13:45 - 14:45
Gaming
Immersive (XR)
Innovation
Thursday
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Hub Session
Keynote: The Evolution and Future of XR display technologies
Keynote: Exploring the evolution of XR, display innovations, challenges, opportunities, and the latest projects from Meta, Apple, and Google.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 15:00 - 16:00
Immersive (XR)
Thursday
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Flagship Events
Festival Party
Revel in the remarkable achievements of the North East tech sector alongside fellow tech enthusiasts and attendees from across the UK.
Thursday 19 June 2025, 18:00 - 23:00
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Thursday
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TechNExt Hub
Tech Startup Hub
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.
Friday 20 June 2025, 9:00 - 17:00
Tech startups
Friday
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Flagship Events
Schools Challenge
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.
Friday 20 June 2025, 9:30 - 12:00
Skills and talent
Gaming
Artificial intelligence
Cyber security
Friday
71
Hub Session
North East Tech Quarterly: Our tech startup landscape in numbers
Join Hekla Goodman Parker and Jamie Hardesty who open our Tech Startup Hub with data and insight regarding the state of North East tech startups.
Friday 20 June 2025, 9:30 - 9:50
Tech startups
Friday
72
Hub Session
Introduction from Business Durham
Managind Director of Business Durham, Sarah Slaven, welcomes all attendees of Tech NExt 2025 showcasing some of what makes Durham a great tech hub.
Friday 20 June 2025, 10:00 - 10:20
Tech startups
Friday
73
Hub Session
In conversation with Chris Wilds & James Bunting: learnings from 25 years in tech
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.
Friday 20 June 2025, 10:30 - 11:15
Innovation
Tech startups
Friday
74
Hub Session
Legal issues to consider for start ups
A practical session looking at what legal issues you should consider when starting up a tech business.
Friday 20 June 2025, 10:30 - 11:15
Data
Innovation
Tech startups
Friday
75
Hub Session
Investor Insights: Key Factors for New Business Success
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring investor managers from Northstar Ventures, Maven Capital, Northern Gritstone, and NatWest Bank.
Friday 20 June 2025, 11:25 - 12:10
Tech startups
Friday
76
Hub Session
Get Funded Without Investors: How Grants Can Kickstart Your Startup
Grant funding made simple: A no-nonsense guide. Where to find them, how to apply, and what makes a winning bid.
Friday 20 June 2025, 11:30 - 12:50
Innovation
Software development
Tech startups
Friday
77
Hub Session
The Dream Deal: Pitching Competition
Dragons-den style pitch session with 4 potential businesses seeking funding and investment.
Friday 20 June 2025, 12:20 - 13:20
Tech startups
Friday
78
Hub Session
From Spin-Out to Success: Transforming Ideas into Startups
Meet Magnitude Biosciences, a successful spin-out from Durham University, as they share their journey from solving a research challenge to thriving business.
Friday 20 June 2025, 13:30 - 14:15
Healthtech
Immersive (XR)
Tech for good
Friday
80
Hub Session
Exit planning: Start With the End in Mind
A panel session with 3 guests who have been through successful exits in the North East tech sector
Friday 20 June 2025, 13:30 - 14:15
Innovation
Tech startups
Workplace culture
Friday
79
Hub Session
The AI Co-Founder: Going From Problem to Product as a Bootstrapped, Non-Technical Founder
Exploring how AI can be used as a critical thinking 'co-founder' across multiple stages of an early startup's journey
Friday 20 June 2025, 14:30 - 16:00
Artificial intelligence
No-code / Low-code
Software development
Friday
83
Hub Session
"Will AI Replace the Doctor?"
A panel exploring whether AI will replace or support doctors, featuring voices from software, digital health, and innovation, plus audience Q&A.
Friday 20 June 2025, 14:30 - 15:15
Healthtech
Friday
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