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Flagship Events

Tech Talent Live

City Hall Sunderland
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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

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Accenture
TechNExt Hub

Data and AI Hub

NICD, The Catalyst, Newcastle
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A day of activities exploring Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with industry leaders from the region and beyond.

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Fringe Events on Wednesday

Wear VR - 4D High Fidelity Racing and Flying Simulators
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
City Hall Sunderland
Making innovation happen in healthcare
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:00 - 12:00
Opencast HQ Hoults Yard
The Future of Hiring: Navigating the Evolving Tech Talent Landscape
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:00 - 13:30
City Hall
Data-Driven Policymaking: Success Stories of Integrating Data and AI into Decision-Making
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 12:00 - 13:00
The Core
Product on the Tyne
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 13:00 - 19:00
Gateshead College
Building digital capability
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:00 - 15:00
Opencast HQ Hoults Yard
Immersive Play Exhibits
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:30 - 15:30
Life Science Centre
Grow your mindset, grow your business!
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 14:30 - 15:45
5G Immersive Lab
Trust and Security in AI
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 17:00 - 19:00
Womble Bond Dickinson - The Spark
Curious in Conversation - Investment & Startups
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 18:00 - 20:00
The Dome, Mackies Corner
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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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