Welcome to the
Tech Festival for the North East

What is TechNExt?

TechNExt is a celebration of the North East’s thriving technology sector. Bringing together over 3,000 attendees, the festival spans five days in June, and features events held across the region to spotlight the best tech businesses and talent the North East has to offer.

From curated showcases to community-led fringe events, TechNExt displays the diversity, achievements, and innovation of the North East’s tech scene, shaping a bright future for the industry.

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2025 IN NUMBERS

Proud to be supported by OuR HEADLINE SPONSORS

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Sponsor TECHNEXT 2026

Get ready for TechNExt 2026!

Pledge your Involvement

Back the festival by pledging your support and commit to sending members of your team to participate in and benefit from the festival programme throughout June 2026.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT

PROPOSE A SESSION

Join the TehNExt community and deliver your own content! You can propose a session for one of our TechNExt Hubs or an event as part of our official TechNExt Fringe.

PROPOSE A SESSION

Join our Mailing List

The best way to ensure you know the latest about TechNExt as our 2026 plans progress is to sign up to our mailing list for event updates and festival news. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Flagship Events at TechNExt

the 2026 TechNExt Hubs

Tech for Good Hub

The Village, North Tyneside
16 June 2026
COMING SOON

Tech Startup Hub

Durham University Business School
17 June 2026
COMING SOON

Data and AI Hub

The Catalyst, Newcastle
18 June 2026
COMING SOON

Creative Tech Hub

Culture House, Sunderland
19 June 2026
COMING SOON

Meet the #TechNExt 2025 Speakers