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Schools Challenge

The Customs House, South Shields
Friday, June 20, 2025

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

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Tech Startup Hub

Gala Theatre
Friday, June 20, 2025

The final day of TechNExt was our Tech Startup Hub where we had a packed day of activities for Tech Startups at all stages of development.

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Fringe Events on Friday

Tertiary Education Panel
Friday 20 June 2025, 13:00 - 15:00
Beacon of Light
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the 2026 TechNExt Hubs

Tech for Good Hub

TBC, North Tyneside
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Tech Startup Hub

TBC, Durham
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Data and AI Hub

TBC, Newcastle
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Creative Tech Hub

TBC, Sunderland
Friday, June 19, 2026
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Flagship Events at TechNExt

Festival Launch
Monday, June 15, 2026
Hilton Hotel, Gateshead
Sponsors Drinks
Monday, June 15, 2026
TBC, Newcastle
Industry Dinner
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
SIX Baltic, Gateshead
Schools Challenge
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
TBC, Northumberland
Tech Careers Fair
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle
Festival Party
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Revolution de Cuba, Newcastle
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