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SUMMARY:North East Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of mingling\, sharing ideas\, and building connections at the North East Business Networking Event! \n\n\n\n\nLooking to grow your business in a relaxed\, friendly environment? \nJoin us at Network B2B – where professionals meet every Tuesday morning via Zoom to connect\, support one another\, and generate real business opportunities. \nExpect a welcoming\, informal atmosphere that’s still focused on results. Whether you’re just starting out or an established business looking to expand your network\, this is the perfect space to gain referrals\, share advice\, and stay motivated. \nEach group has one seat per profession – one accountant\, one solicitor\, etc. If your category is taken\, we’ll help you find another local group with space. \nYou’ll fit right in if: \n\nYou want to grow your business through trusted referrals\n\n\nYou’re new to networking or want to try something more relaxed\n\n\nYou’re looking for motivation\, support\, or just some great conversation\n\n💬 No pressure. Just great people and great business. \nFree to visit \nCome visit – book your spot today! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-east-business-networking-event-tickets-178643556687
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SUMMARY:Networking with St Oswald's Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to our Breakfast Networking event at One Strawberry Lane \n\n\n\n\nCome along to our popular business networking event where you’ll be amongst like minded people\, seeking to connect\, collaborate and come together to support each other and St Oswald’s Hospice. \nThis month\, we’re being hosted by Karen Haq and the team from Home Group\, based at One Strawberry Lane. \nThere will also be the chance to hear the latest updates from St Oswald’s Hospice and plenty of time to connect with other attendees from businesses across the North East. \nKey info: \nVenue location: One Strawberry Lane\, 1 Strawberry Ln\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 4BX \nRoom: Greenhouse Multi-Function Room 2A & 2B (based on Ground Floor) \nIf after booking a ticket you are no longer able to come\, please let us know by emailing bettertogether@stoswaldsuk.org or cancelling your ticket in Eventbrite\, so we can make the place available for someone else. \nPlease note that there will be video recording and photography at this event\, to be used by St Oswald’s for the purposes of internal and external marketing and communications. By signing up to this event\, you are acknowledging and consenting to this. Please do contact the team with any questions or queries regarding this. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking-with-st-oswalds-hospice-tickets-1985049504504
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SUMMARY:PLATFORM Conference
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nA new\, 1-day conference for ambitious business owners and leaders\, funders and investors. \n\n\n\n\nSince January 2024\, our monthly\, half-day PLATFORM events have been inspiring\, educating & connecting ambitious business owners & leaders\, funders\, investors & advisers from across the North East of England\, Teesside & Scotland. \nOur new\, 1-day PLATFORM Conference will focus on the people\, processes\, technology & finance that will provide rocket fuel for you & your business! \nAgenda \n9am-10am: Arrivals\, networking & exhibitors \n10am-10.20am: Introduction from Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer\, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week | Stellar Business Events) \n10.25am-11.05am: Keynote from Ian Kinnery (aka The Scale-Up Coach) who has spent 20yrs building & scaling businesses & coaching leaders because the toughest part isn’t strategy\, it’s thinking clearly) \n11.10am-11.55am: Panel discussion with service providers hosted by Charlotte Nichols (Founder & Managing Director\, Harvey & Hugo) & featuring: \n\nNicky Jolley (Founder & Managing Director\, HR2day Limited)\nAdeel Bashir (Founder & Legal Director\, Nouveau Legal)\nStuart Bramley (Founder & CEO\, Mira Marketing)\nAndrew Farrell (Senior Accountant\, Optimal Accountancy Limited)\n\n12pm-1pm: Lunch & networking with exhibitors \n1.05pm-1.45pm: Keynote by Dr Marc Owens (Teamwork & Technology Consultant\, Teaming Smart) on ‘Overcoming Troubles: The Science of Teamwork’ \n1.50pm-2.35pm: Panel discussion with tech / digital leaders hosted by Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer\, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week | Stellar Business Events) & featuring: \n\nKat Bond (Head of Partner Success\, Xero)\nMark Renney (Founder & Managing Director\, Wubbleyou)\nScott Cardow (Founder & CEO\, Precursor Security)\nMitali Deypurkaystha (Founder\, Impact Icon AI)\n\n2.40pm-3.10pm: Mid-afternoon coffee / tea break \n3.15pm-4pm: Panel discussion on funding & investment hosted by Neil Stephenson (Angel Investor\, Stephenson Ventures & Co-Founder\, Stellar Business Events) & featuring: \n\nJames Katirai (Head of Investments\, NEL Fund Managers)\nRebecca Minchella (Investment Manager\, Maven Capital Partners)\nRebecca Roberts (Investor & Co-Founder\, Unity Angels)\n\n4.05pm-4.45pm: Fireside chat with Lee Hartley (CEO\, Castrius Capital Partners & Founder\, Fairstone Group) \n4.50pm-5pm: Closing remarks & departures \n5.30pm-Late: After party / networking event nearby \nWant to know more? \nLike | Follow | Subscribe for future event updates & speaker announcements at: \n\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/PlatformNEUK\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/platformuk\nTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/platform_UK\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/ukstartupweek\nYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ukstartupweek\n\nThe PLATFORM Conference is sponsored by: HR2day Limited\, Kinnery\, MIRA Marketing\, NEL FundManagers\, Nouveau Legal\, Optimal Accountancy\, Precursor Security\, Wubbleyou & Xero \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/platform-conference-28-april-2026-tickets-1982887388557
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SUMMARY:Online: AI for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence with AI: explore practical ideas to save time\, boost efficiency & grow your business. \n\n\n\n\nCurious about AI but unsure how it could realistically work in your business? \nThis focused\, straight-talking session is designed for start-up founders and early-stage business owners who want to build confidence and explore practical\, achievable ways to start using AI. \nIn this one-hour workshop\, we won’t try to cover everything. Instead\, we’ll concentrate on 3–5 clear\, real-world ideas for how AI can be used in a growing business\, helping you understand where it can genuinely add value and where to start. \nYou’ll gain a clearer picture of what’s possible (and what’s realistic!)\, without jargon or technical overwhelm. \nOur guest speaker\, John Speed from Heliocentrix Limited\, will share practical insights\, examples\, and guidance to help you think differently about how AI could support your day-to-day operations and future growth. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll leave with: \n✅ Greater confidence in understanding what AI can (and can’t) do for your business \n✅ 3–5 practical ideas you could explore further \n✅ A clearer sense of where AI might save time or improve efficiency \n✅ Inspiration to take your next steps with more clarity \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking for fresh perspective\, this session is about building confidence\, sparking ideas\, and helping you move forward realistically and strategically. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-ai-for-business-growth-tickets-1983864773943
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