Sunderland City Professionals Network

The University of Sunderland are delighted to host Sunderland City Professionals Network at Hope Street Xchange on 8th October 2025.

From 11:45am to 2pm business leaders from across Sunderland are invited to come together, network, develop ideas and be inspired.

October’s event theme is Sustainability.

11:45 – 12:15 Networking & Refreshments

12:15 – 12:20 Introduction to the Network from Brian Logan (Sunderland City Professionals Network Host)

12:20 – 12:30 Welcome to the University of Sunderland from Tim Pain (Director of Innovation & Enterprise)

12:30 – 12:40 Introduction to Sustainability from Jim Cokill (Durham Wildlife Trust, Trust Director) and Helen Peverley (Sunderland Helen Peverley (Sunderland City Council, Low Carbon & Sustainable Regeneration Senior Manager)

12:40 – 13:10 Panel Q&A

Helen Peverley (Sunderland City Council, Low Carbon & Sustainable Regeneration Senior Manager)

Elaine Crawford (University of Sunderland, Lecturer in Sustainable Management)

Laura Middlesmass (University of Sunderland, Sustainability Manager)

Jim Cokill (Durham Wildlife Trust, Trust Director)

Duncan McDonald (University of Sunderland, Partnerships & Work Integrated Learning Manager)

Reshma Begum (Federation of Small Businesses, Development Manager)

13:10 – 13:20 ‘No such thing as a free lunch’ charity spotlight

13:20 – 14:15 Lunch and networking

Host or Publisher University of Sunderland