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SUMMARY:TechNExt26 Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the opening of TechNExt Festival 2026. Hear from inspirational speakers in tech\, what’s in store for festival week and lots more \n\n\n\n\nTechNExt26 returns for its fourth edition to showcase the North East’s thriving technology sector. The festival celebrates the region’s commitment to supporting\, developing\, and growing technology for the benefit of everyone. \nAcross the week\, the festival attracts more than 3\,000 attendees from the North East\, across the UK\, and internationally. The programme brings together a series of flagship events and a dynamic festival fringe\, with TechNExt Hubs delivering four one-day\, themed locations across the region focused on Tech for Good\, Tech Startups\, Data and AI\, and Creative Tech. \n\n\n\n\nFestival Launch – Monday 15 June (8.30am – 4pm) – Hilton Newcastle Gateshead \nThis year we are kicking off TechNExt26 with our Festival Launch Conference. This event will feature a single stream of thought provoking conference talks from leaders in technology and related industries. Visit our website for more information. \nLunch is provided\, and as part of our Good Festival Ambition\, please note that all catering at this event will be vegetarian. All additional dietary requirements will also be catered for\, please state your needs on the booking form. \n\n\n\n\nGood Festival Ambition \nThe festival is planned as a Good Festival with ‘for good’ being a core value running through everything. This will ensure a focus on quality\, inclusivity\, diversity\, accessibility\, and sustainability. \nAs part of this ambition\, we are offering a buddy system where attendees can select the option to be met by a friendly face from the TechNExt team or wider community on arrival. Your buddy would help you feel comfortable at the event perhaps by chatting over a coffee on arrival\, introducing you to new faces\, or help you understand more about the content of the event and what’s planned that day. You can apply for a ‘buddy’ through the ticket purchase process. \nWe are also committed to minimising the impact of our events on the environment. We work closely with our clients\, venues\, suppliers and delegates to reduce the impact of our activity wherever possible. Last year\, the festival’s curated events generated 18.19 tCO₂e\, and we offset this by supporting the Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund. More measures will be intoduced this year\, tracking the festival’s carbon footprint once again\, leading us to further reduce our impact and become carbon neutral in future years. \nYou will be asked to complete some questions about your planned travel which will help us create the carbon footprint for the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds \nPlease note our ticket refund policy below: \n\nUp to 12 weeks before the event starts – full refund\nMore than 8 weeks before the event starts\, but less than 12 weeks – 50% refund\nLess than 8 weeks before the event starts – no refund\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/technext26-launch-event-tickets-1980472446400 \ntechNExt26 Festival Party \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/technext26-festival-party-tickets-1980471755333?aff=erellivmlt
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SUMMARY:Creative Enterprise Growth Programme: Photography That Sells
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nA supportive workshop with Rachel McClumpha\, helping creative entrepreneurs use photography to tell their story\, strengthen their brand. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome Rachel McClumpha\, a professional photographer who specialises in helping creative businesses create clear\, confident imagery that truly represents their work. \nRachel brings a thoughtful blend of technical expertise\, creative sensitivity\, and real-world understanding of how images are actually used across websites\, social media\, portfolios\, and marketing. Her calm\, supportive teaching style turns photography from something confusing or intimidating into something practical\, achievable\, and empowering. \nThis full-day session gives you the space to step back from guesswork and learn the foundations of photography that genuinely supports your business. You will understand how light\, styling\, and branding work together\, and how to create images that help customers and clients connect with what you do. \nWorkshop Six : Photography That Sells – A Practical Workshop for Creative Businesses \nStrong imagery plays a powerful role in how people understand your creative business. \nIf you sell products\, your photos help customers decide whether to buy.\nIf you sell services\, your photos help people decide whether to trust you\, book you\, or get in touch. \nThis workshop gives you the space to slow down\, learn the foundations properly\, and practice in a supportive environment. While there is a strong focus on photographing physical work\, the principles apply equally to service-based creative businesses who want clearer brand imagery\, portfolio images\, and visual content that communicates what they do. \nThe day is designed to feel practical\, encouraging\, and easy to follow\, with time to learn\, ask questions\, and apply everything straight away. \n1. Branding Through Photography \nYour images should feel like you. \nIn this section we will look at: \n\nHow photography supports your brand identity\nCreating visual consistency across your images\nMaking intentional choices that align with your values and audience\n\nThis helps you move away from trends and towards imagery that genuinely represents your work or services. \n2. Equipment & Useful Tools \nYou do not need expensive kit to create strong images. \nRachel will talk through: \n\nUsing a phone or camera confidently\nWhat equipment is helpful and what is unnecessary\nAffordable tools that make a real difference\n\nThe focus is on making the most of what you already have. \n3. Creating the Right Visual Set-Up \nWe will explore the foundations of strong\, intentional imagery\, including: \n\nChoosing backdrops that suit your work and your brand\nUsing props and styling without distracting from the focus\nCreating simple\, repeatable set-ups you can recreate at home or in your studio\n\nThis applies whether you are photographing products\, artwork\, materials\, tools\, process\, or brand details. \n4. Lighting Made Simple \nLighting is one of the biggest factors in how professional your images look\, and one of the most confusing. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow to work with natural light\nSimple lighting options for small spaces\nCommon mistakes and how to fix them\nHow lighting affects colour\, mood\, and clarity\n\nEverything is explained in a clear\, practical way\, with creative businesses in mind. \n5. Practical Hands-On Session \nThis is where everything comes together. \nYou are encouraged to bring products or visual elements from your business\, such as artwork\, materials\, tools\, samples\, sketchbooks\, packaging\, props\, or anything that represents your work. \nDuring the session you will: \n\nSet up your own backdrop and lighting\nPractice photographing your work\nReceive gentle guidance and feedback\n\nThe practical session is relaxed\, supportive\, and designed to build confidence. \nWhat You Will Learn \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how to style and set up strong images\nFeel more confident using light\nKnow how to align your photography with your brand\nUnderstand what equipment you actually need\nHave practical experience photographing your own work\nLeave with clarity\, confidence\, and skills you can use immediately\n\nEverything is broken down into manageable steps so the process feels clear and achievable. \nWho It Is For \nThis workshop is exclusively for people working within the creative industries\, including: \n\nMakers and craft businesses\nArtists and designers\nIllustrators and photographers\nCreative freelancers and consultants\nService-based creative businesses\nMicro businesses selling handmade\, original\, or creative work\n\nIt is suitable for both product-based and service-based creatives who want images that clearly communicate what they do and support their business goals. \nNo previous photography experience is required. \nWhat to Expect \nYou will be supported throughout the day by Rachel McClumpha\, whose calm\, practical approach makes learning photography feel approachable and empowering. \nExpect clear explanations\, demonstrations\, time to practice\, and space to ask questions. This is not corporate or technical for the sake of it. It is human\, practical\, and designed around real creative businesses. \nMost people leave feeling more confident\, more capable\, and excited to update their imagery. \nCan’t Make the Date? \nIf you are unable to attend this session\, please get in touch and we will help you explore alternative workshop dates and ways to engage with the programme. \nThe Creative Enterprise Growth Programme is a Creative Impact project\, part of Creative Central NCL\, funded by the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle City Council.
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