PROGRAMME 2025

Flagship Events

Main Stage

Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

Monday, June 16, 2025

The TechNExt Main Stage is the launch of the tech festival, where innovation, inspiration, and industry insights converge.

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Fringe Events on Monday

Get ready for the TechNExt Hubs

Sustainability Hub

Energy Central, Blyth

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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Data and AI Hub

NICD, The Catalyst, Newcastle

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Immersive Hub

PROTO, Gateshead

Thursday, June 19, 2025

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Tech Startup Hub

Gala Theatre

Friday, June 20, 2025

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Flagship Events at TechNExt

Main Stage

Monday, June 16, 2025

Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

Industry Dinner

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Spanish City, Whitley Bay

Tech Talent Live

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

City Hall Sunderland

Festival Party

Thursday, June 19, 2025

BALTIC, Gateshead

Schools Challenge

Friday, June 20, 2025

The Customs House, South Shields

Get involved in TechNExt 2025

Submit a Fringe 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. Submission deadline: 14 March 2025.

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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.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT

Schools Challenge 2025

The Schools Challenge 2025 invites school children between 9-13 years old to develop an innovative tech-based solution that addresses a real life problem working with NE companies.

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