PROGRAMME 2025

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Flagship Events

Main Stage

Crowne Plaza, Newcastle
Monday 16 June

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Fringe Events

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The Official Fringe programme will be launched in Spring 2025.
Join the Festival Fringe! Submit your event in order to take part in the official Fringe programme and represent the North East Tech sector.

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Fringe Events on Friday

AI and Data Transformation
Monday 16th June
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle
North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit Presents Cyber CPR
Tuesday 17th June
Spanish City, Whitley Bay
Maximising the UK’s immigration system in tech recruitment
Wednesday 18th June
City Hall, Sunderland
FESTIVAL 
PARCodapillars: First Digital Programming for Young ChildreN
Thursday 19th June
BALTIC, Gateshead
AI Transformation: Exploring the Role of AI in Business
Friday 20th June
Customs House, South Shields
Live Streamed Stop Motion Animation Session
Saturday 21st June
TBC
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Get ready for the TechNExt HUBS

Sustainability Hub

Blyth, Northumberland
Tuesday 17 June

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Data and AI Hub

The Catalyst, Newcastle
Wednesday 18 June

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Immersive Hub

PROTO, Gateshead
Thursday 19 June

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Tech Startup Hub

Durham University
Friday 20 June

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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
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Get Involved in TechNExt 2025

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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.

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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.

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

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16-20 June 2025

TechNExt is underwritten by Dynamo North East CIC, which is co-organised by Sunderland Software City. The festival is a collaborative festival, working with partners across the North East and delivered by BeaconHouse Events.

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