PLATFORM (Newcastle) - 19 December 2025

Schedule

Fri Dec 19 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Get inspired, build your network & learn how to grow your business in the North East of England & Teesside.
About this Event

Come along to PLATFORM to be inspired, learn about the latest opportunities to start or grow your business in the North East of England & Teesside, meet & connect with entrepreneurs, business owners, funders, investors, potential collaborators & more.

AGENDA

  • 9am-9.30am: Arrivals with teas, coffees + light refreshments (on the Mezzanine Floor above the Reception)
  • 9.30am-10.15am: Insights Briefing (updates on local business initiatives, funding, support & events)
  • 10.15am-11am: Show and Tell (short presentations / pitches from 3-4 startups / scaleups)
  • 11am-11.15am: Short Break
  • 11.15am-11.55am: In Conversation With... (interview / fireside chat with successful entrepreneur / business leader)
  • 11.55am-12pm: Closing Remarks

Join us in helping to make the North East of England & Teesside the best place to start & grow a business in the UK.

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Our PLATFORM events are sponsored by: Blu Sky, Circle Cloud, HR2day, MIRA Marketing, NEL Fund Managers, Precursor Security, Sweeney Miller Law, Ward Hadaway, Wubbleyou & Xero

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Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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