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SUMMARY:PLATFORM (Newcastle) - 17 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nGet inspired\, build your network & learn how to start or grow your business in the North East of England\, Teesside & Scotland. \n\n\n\n\nSince January 2024\, our PLATFORM events have been inspiring\, educating & connecting ambitious business owners & leaders\, funders\, investors & advisers from across the North East of England\, Teesside & Scotland. \nAGENDA \n\n9am-9.30am: Relaxed Networking with teas\, coffees + light refreshments (on the Mezzanine Floor above the Reception)\n9.30am-10.15am: Insights Briefing (updates on local business initiatives\, funding\, support & events)\n10.15am-11am: Show and Tell (short presentations / pitches from 3-4 startups / scaleups)\n11am-11.15am: Short Break\n11.15am-11.55am: In Conversation With… (interview / fireside chat with successful entrepreneur / business leader)\n11.55am-12pm: Closing Remarks\n12pm-12.30pm: Informal Networking\n\nJoin us in helping to make the North East of England\, Teesside & Scotland the best place to start & grow a business in the UK. \nBook your FREE ticket & then Like | Follow us for future event updates at: \n\nFacebook www.facebook.com/PlatformNEUK\nLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/platformuk\nTwitter / X https://twitter.com/platform_UK\n\nOur PLATFORM events are sponsored by: HR2day Limited\, MIRA Marketing\, NEL Fund Managers\, Nouveau Legal\, Optimal Accountancy\, Precursor Security\, Wubbleyou & Xero \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/platform-newcastle-17-april-2026-tickets-1976564406347
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Careers Fair
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Newcastle on Friday 17th April. \n\n\n\n\nEmployer looking to Exhibit at this event? Click here. \nAre you looking for a new career? \nThe Newcastle Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds\, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers\, all in one place. \nWhy attend? \nThere will be a wide variety of different organisations attending\, alongside a wide variety of roles being advertised. Online applications can be very time consuming – by attending this event\, you get the chance to skip this process and speak directly to the organisation. \nWhat type of companies usually exhibit? \nExhibitors typically hail from a diverse array of sectors\, including finance\, education\, sales and marketing\, motoring\, human resources\, IT\, healthcare\, tourism\, commercial real estate\, biochemistry\, electronics\, manufacturing\, hospitality\, social work\, events management\, retail\, job boards\, supermarkets\, banking\, and pharmaceuticals. Contact us to find out exactly who is hiring at this event. \nThe Venue \nThe Civic Centre is a prominent landmark in the heart of Newcastle\, known for its striking architecture and central location. The venue is just a 10-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station\, making it easily accessible by public transport. \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newcastle-careers-fair-tickets-1422132068299
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SUMMARY:AI and digital tools for small businesses | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Price:\nFREE\n\n\nDate:\nFri 17th Apr 2026\n\n\nTime:\n12:00 – 12:30\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital tools can help your business become more efficient and more productive\, letting you draft marketing copy\, summarise research\, build presentation slides and even generate a basic website in minutes. \nBut with so many tools\, headlines and opinions about AI\, you might be unsure where to begin. \nIn this practical session\, you’ll learn how to start using AI tools in ways that genuinely save time and support your business. \nYou’ll hear about embracing AI as a practical assistant rather than something intimidating. You’ll be presented with real examples of how AI can help with everyday tasks\, and how writing clearer prompts in tools like ChatGPT\, Copilot and others can get you better results. \nThis session is suitable for anyone just starting out with AI and digital tools. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nHow to decide where to start using AI in your business\n\n\nWhy now is the right time for small businesses to embrace AI and how to use it to your advantage\n\n\nHow to write better prompts in tools like ChatGPT\, Copilot and other AI assistants\n\n\nPractical examples of using AI for everyday business tasks\, including building presentations and creating simple webpages\n\n\nThe foundational digital tools you can start using immediately\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Lauren Ingram is a leading voice in AI and marketing\, equipping marketers and business leaders to stay visible and thrive in the AI era. \nShe’s led marketing programs at Meta and Amazon\, spoken on the TEDx stage and is the founder of Next Big Thing\, a consultancy\, community and podcast helping women break into AI and emerging tech. \nShe was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Arden University in 2025 for her contributions to innovation and inclusion. \nIf you have any questions you’d like Lauren to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \nhttps://www.enterprisenation.com/find-something/lunch-and-learn-ai-digital-tools-for-small-businesses
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