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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Get Involved in TechNExt 2025

Submit an
Event

Join the Festival Fringe! Submit your event in order to take part in the official Fringe programme and represent the North East Tech sector.

SUBMIT AN EVENT

Propose a Session

Contribute to our TechNExt Hubs by proposing a session that you could deliver on our themes of Data and AI, Tech Startups, Immersive and Sustainability.

PROPOSE A SESSION

Pledge your Involvement

Back the Festival by pledging your support and committing to sending members of your team to participate in the Festival programme in June.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT

Flagship Events at TechNExt

MAIN STAGE
Monday 16 June
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle
Industry Dinner
Tuesday 17 June
Spanish City, Whitley Bay
TECH TALENT LIVE
Wednesday 18 June
City Hall, Sunderland
FESTIVAL PARTY
Thursday 19 June
BALTIC, Gateshead
SCHOOLS CHALLENGE
Friday 20 June
The Customs House, South Shields
FAMILY DAYS
Saturday 21 June
To be Confirmed

Get ready for the TechNExt HUBS

Sustainability Hub

Blyth, Northumberland
Tuesday 17 June

Propose a Session

Data and AI Hub

The Catalyst, Newcastle
Wednesday 18 June

Propose a Session

Immersive Hub

PROTO, Gateshead
Thursday 19 June

Propose a Session

Tech Startup Hub

Durham University
Friday 20 June

Propose a Session

Collaboration across the ecosystem at TechNExt