Festival Launch

Hilton Hotel, Gateshead
15 June 2026

Kicking off TechNExt26 with our Festival Launch featuring a stream of thought provoking talks and discussions from leaders in technology and related industries.

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Sponsors Drinks

TBC, Newcastle
15 June 2026

Sponsors Drinks is an exclusive event for sponsors and those businesses and organisations that have signed the TechNExt Pledge.

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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

Flagship Events at TechNExt

Get ready for TechNExt 2026!

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