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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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SUMMARY:Building strong foundations for growing your e-commerce
DESCRIPTION:Price:\nFREE\n\n\nDate:\nWed 22nd Apr 2026\n\n\nTime:\n14:00 – 15:00\n\n\n\n\n\nMany e-commerce founders focus on growth tactics like paid ads\, influencer campaigns and viral social content. \nBut without the right foundations in place\, brands often struggle to convert traffic\, retain customers and scale efficiently. \nJoin this free Tech Hub webinar to learn the essential building blocks every e-commerce business should put in place from the start. \nWe’ll explore how a well-structured store\, email marketing system and optimised social presence create the infrastructure that supports sustainable growth. \nThis session will walk through the practical set-up that successful e-commerce brands use in their early stages\, including: \n\nwhy having your own e-commerce store matters\nhow to choose the right platform for long-term growth\nwhy these decisions make a real difference when you start scaling through paid advertising and other growth channels\n\nWhether you’re selling on Etsy or Amazon and wondering if it’s time to make the move\, or launching a brand new store and want to get it right from the start\, this session will help you understand the systems and structure needed to build an e-commerce business with long term potential. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nThe e-commerce foundations that support long term growth\n\n\nWhy owning your own store matters and how it compares to selling on Etsy or Amazon\n\n\nWhich e-commerce platforms work best for growth and which ones cause problems later\n\n\nEmail marketing basics using tools like Klaviyo or Shopify Mail\n\n\nOptimising your social profiles to build trust and support sales\n\n\nWhy strong foundations make paid advertising and scaling easier later\n\nWho should attend\n\nEarly stage e-commerce founders launching or growing their first online store\n\n\nProduct-based businesses planning to scale their brand in the future\n\n\nFounders who want to prepare their e-commerce brand for paid marketing and growth strategies\n\nAbout the speaker\nAggie Meroni is a social media ads specialist and founder of White Bee Digital. \nWith experience running campaigns for e-commerce brands across homewares and luxury fashion\, she combines agency expertise with first-hand founder knowledge and having co-founded an e-commerce business herself. \nShe specialises in helping online brands grow through strategic ads on Facebook\, Instagram and Pinterest. \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Tech Hub\nA collaboration between Google and Sage and built by Enterprise Nation\, Tech Hub offers an accessible solution to support small businesses to adopt the technology they need to run and grow their ventures. \nhttps://www.enterprisenation.com/find-something/building-strong-foundations-for-growing-ecommerce/
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SUMMARY:Smart and Scale: SME Leaders Masterclass 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin our SME Leaders Masterclass to learn how to grow your business with Durham’s expert faculty in a fun and interactive setting! \n\n\n\n\nDo you work in a leadership role for an SME in the North-East of England? Join our free Masterclass\, led by Durham’s world-class academics. \nSME Leaders Masterclass\n\nHosted at Durham University Business School’s new state of the art Waterside Building – 23rd & 24th April 2026.\n\n\n3 interactive workshops delivered by leading Durham University Business School academic on following themes – Strategic Thinking\, Leadership Styles & Organisational Change\n\n\nKeynote speakers\n\n\nFree of charge\n\nSME Leaders Masterclass \nIf you work in a leadership role within a small to medium enterprise\, based in the North East of England\, then you are invited to join us for an exciting event where you will learn how to scale your business using smart strategies. \nOur expert speakers will share valuable insights and practical tips to help you take your business to the next level. The sessions will provide you\, as a leader\, with a fundamental understanding of the theory that underpins the topics\, as well as some practical takeaways that you can implement in the workplace. \nThe Masterclass will also provide great networking opportunities\, include lunch and an evening meal. \nThe SME Leaders Masterclass is part of Durham University Business School’s wider “Smart and Scale up” programme\, which aims to support regional SMEs to grow and innovate. This event will be free of charge for this year. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge. The event will be held at Durham University Business School\, The Waterside Building\, so mark your calendar and get ready for a day of learning and growth! \nPlease note\, SME is defined as firms employing fewer than 250 people and should be a registered business\, sole trader\, charity or Community Interest Company. Broadly\, “SMEs encompasses micro (less than 10 employees and an annual turnover under €2 million)\, small (less than 50 employees and an annual turnover under €10 million) and medium-sized (less than 250 employees and an annual turnover under €50 million) businesses.” \nAgenda: \nThursday 23rd April 2026: \n• 9.00am – 9.15am: Arrival and refreshments and introduction \n• 9.15 am – 10.00am: Keynote speaker \n• 10am – 1pm: Organisational Change workshop led by Professor Julie Hodges \n• 1.00pm – 2.00pm: Lunch and networking \n• 2.00pm – 5.00pm: Leadership Styles workshop led by Professor Olga Epitropaki \n• 5.00pm – 6.00pm: Networking drinks \n• 6pm onwards: Evening meal \nFriday 24th April 2026: \n• 9.00am – 9.15am: Arrival and refreshments and introduction \n• 9.15 am – 10.00am: Keynote speaker \n• 10am – 1pm: Strategic Thinking workshop led by Professor Simon Haslam \n• 1.00pm – 2.00pm: Lunch and networking \nMasterclass Session Outlines:\nLEADERSHIP STYLES \nLeading people and teams: how to lead with resilience \nThis masterclass will focus on the fundamentals of leadership and help participants embark on a process of personal development as leaders. We will discuss key leader characteristics\, styles and behaviours and highlight the role of context and environmental contingencies. We will address personal leadership preferences and perceptions and further discuss personal resources and motives towards leadership. The session will enhance participants’ skills to lead people and teams in their businesses and help them navigate complex organisational environments with resilience and adaptability. During the module we will present evidence-based theoretical models\, engage in interactive exercises and offer practical approaches and recommendations. By the end of the module\, participants will: \n· Have specialist knowledge and a critical understanding of leadership models and perspectives. \n· Be more effective in leading people and teams within their business. \n· Be able to navigate effectively personal managerial transitions and lead with resilience. \nSTRATEGIC THINKING \nSeeing Around Corners: how to generate value in uncertain times \nAim of session: This masterclass will focus on the importance of keeping your business ‘future fit’. It explores smaller and successful businesses can ‘think and act’ strategically\, and equip themselves with greater resilience and fresh opportunities\, It will do this be drawing on research and practice into strategy for growing businesses and leadership decision making. By the end of the masterclass participants will be able to. \n· Appreciate the importance ‘behaving strategically’ and being ‘future fit’ \n· Apply tools and ideas to help ‘see around corners’ and recognise future opportunities \n· Draw on the range of decision making ideas to help ‘make the right call’ \n· Apply an effective method to help remain organisationally resilient and ‘fit’ over the months and years ahead. \nORGANISATIONAL CHANGE \nLeading change: effectively engaging people with change \nAim of session: This masterclass will focus on the importance of understanding the effects of change on individuals and teams and of engaging them throughout a change. It will enhance participants skills to manage and lead people through transformational planned change. It will do this by setting out frameworks\, perspectives and practical approaches and recommendations for participants. By the end of the masterclass participants will be able to: \n· Appreciate the importance of a managing and leading the human dynamics of change; \n· Be more effective in engaging people with change; \n· Create a supportive environment for organizational change. \n· Apply tools and techniques for increasing the inclusion and participation of stakeholders in business transformations. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smart-and-scale-sme-leaders-masterclass-2026-tickets-1981168693895
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SUMMARY:Instagram Strategies for Small Businesses Success
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nWant to market your business more effectively on Instagram? If you’re a newbie\, or just need to step up your game… This webinar is for you!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instagram-strategies-for-small-businesses-success-tickets-1582190758149
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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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SUMMARY:Digital Tansformation Expo Manchester
DESCRIPTION:The anchor event of Manchester Tech Week\, DTX Manchester is where tech leaders come together to tackle real-world challenges and stay ahead of the curve. Through expert talks\, live demos\, and interactive sessions\, discover how to embed innovation securely\, drive business growth\, and enhance digital experiences. \nWith dedicated networking spaces\, fringe events\, and socials\, expand your connections\, share ideas\, and build game-changing partnerships. Join the future of tech. \nhttps://www.dtxevents.io/manchester
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SUMMARY:Let AI help and embellish your business idea: with Google
DESCRIPTION:Ready to bring your business idea to life\, or give it the glow‑up it deserves? \n\n\n\n\nOverview \nAn Interactive\, Hands-On Workshop for Creators\, Founders & Innovators \nJoin us for a dynamic\, sleeves‑rolled‑up session where you’ll get hands-on with some of the most exciting new AI tools designed to accelerate creativity\, design\, and execution. \nWhat You’ll Experience \nIn this engaging workshop\, you’ll learn how to transform early ideas into polished\, professional assets using cutting-edge AI platforms: \nNano Banana – Discover how to craft high‑impact marketing content in minutes\, not hours.\nGoogle Stitch – Effortlessly design seamless\, user-friendly interfaces with stunning\, professional layouts.\nAI Studio – Bring your assets to life with intelligent workflows\, smart automation\, and rapid prototyping. \nWhether you’re starting from scratch or refining a concept\, this workshop gives a simple yet practical toolkit and a clear path toward bringing your business idea to life. \nYou’ll Leave With: \n\nA practical understanding of how to use AI tools to accelerate creation\nClear next steps for developing\, launching\, or evolving your business idea\nFresh inspiration and the motivation to keep building!\n\nIs there any pre-event work? \nDownload the NatWest Accelerator App from your App store \nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\nMeet your speaker: \nNeil Lock\, Head of UK/I Startup Architects\, Google Cloud \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil heads up Architecture for the UK/I Early Stage Startup Cloud business. Prior to joining Google Cloud Neil was a developer and engineer acting as co-founder and CTO of the YC-backed startup LetsDoThis as well as being the first developer and growing to Head of Technology at MoneySavingExpert.com” \n\n\n\n\nDISCLAIMER \nAll information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the presentation. \nWhilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners\, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by Royal Bank of Scotland\, NatWest\, Ulster Bank\, or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you. \nTo the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations\, warranties\, or assurance of any kind\, expressed or implied\, that are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein. \nDuring the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us. \nFor the avoidance of doubt Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest Bank/Ulster Bank does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party. \nBy registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration by Eventbrite in accordance with their: \n• Terms of Service:(https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/251210/eventbrite-terms-of-service/)\, \n• Data Processing Addendum for Organisers (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/429030/data-processing-addendum-for-organizers/); and \n• Privacy Policy (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/460838/eventbrite-privacy-policy/)\, which Eventbrite may update from time to time. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/let-ai-help-and-embellish-your-business-idea-with-google-tickets-1985920644106
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Building a Successful Side Hustle
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin Futurpreneur for a free\, online interactive workshop. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us as we explore turning passion projects into side businesses! \nThinking about starting a side hustle business but not sure where to begin?\nJoin Futurpreneur for a free\, online interactive workshop designed to help you explore your ideas and create a roadmap to launching your next side hustle business. \nA side hustle can be a great way to pursue a passion project. With 28% of Canadians already running a part-time business\, many others are looking to do the same but aren’t sure where to start. \nOur Workshop\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nSpot opportunities for your side hustle\nAvoid common pitfalls that new entrepreneurs face\nCreate a simple roadmap to move from idea to action\n\nThe workshop will be led by a senior staff member from Futurpreneur\, who has helped hundreds of young entrepreneurs across Canada. \nEvent Details:\n📅 Thursday\, April 30th | ⏰ 11AM–12:30 PM\n📍Virtual event \n👉 Secure your spot today and take the next step toward your side hustle! \n* By registering for this event\, you agree that your contact information will be shared with our event co-partner for follow-up purposes related to the event. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-building-a-successful-side-hustle-tickets-1981430055635
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/webinar-building-a-successful-side-hustle/
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SUMMARY:North East Expo - Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThe North East Expo has become the region’s largest one day business event and attracts over 1000 delegates from every kind of sector. \n\n\n\n\nThe North East Expo has become the region’s largest one day business event and attracts over 1000 delegates from every kind of business sector imaginable.\nIt is FREE to attend the event.\nWith space for over 150 companies to exhibit and with a packed programme of over 15+ seminars and workshops\, networking events and a huge exhibition to browse there are opportunities galore for attendees and exhibitors. \nFor the full event details\, itinerary\, speakers and sessions and exhibiting information\, please visit the event website at www.northeastexpo.co.uk \nOur venue at Newcastle Racecourse offers you easy access\, free parking and everything under one roof. \nSee you at the show! \nFresh Start Events \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-east-expo-spring-2026-tickets-1973116592844
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/north-east-expo-spring-2026/
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SUMMARY:Access NFTS | Inspire | Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nWhether already interested in film\, TV and games\, or haven’t yet discovered the world of opportunities behind the camera come be inspired! \n\n\n\n\nWhether you are already interested in film\, TV and games\, or you haven’t yet discovered the world of opportunities behind the camera — we want to work with you! The Access NFTS: Inspire events are designed to offer a deeper insight and provide skills\, knowledge and inspiration for a career within the film\, TV and games industry. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Tyneside Cinema\, Newcastle| Experience: Entry Level – Intermediate | Duration: 5.5 hours | Capacity: 80 per screening | 25 per workshop Cost: FREE \n\n\n\n\nDuring the screenings. attendees will hear from NFTS students/graduates within a specific career area or role. \nThrough watching their work and hearing about their journey to where they are now\, attendees will not only leave with knowledge and information\, useful tips and advice from someone currently working in the industry\, but hopefully also feel inspired to pursue a career in this industry themsleves. \nAfter the screenings\, workshops are also available. These hands on sessions are designed and delivered by the NFTS students/graduates and will help attendees understand some of the skills and qualities needed for the highlighted career area. All materials will be provided. \nWhen booking tickets you can only book for 2 workshops only. Travel bursaries or assistance may be available if finance/travel creates a barrier for attendance\, please contact us to discuss further. \nIf you have any queries or would like to talk with our Outreach team\, please email outreach@nfts.co.uk \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/access-nfts-inspire-newcastle-tickets-1986007508921
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/access-nfts-inspire-newcastle/
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SUMMARY:Lab: Harnessing Google Business Profile to bring more people to your website
DESCRIPTION:About this WorkshopExplore the fundamentals of Google Business Profile in this practical session designed for small business owners. In this Digital Boost x NatWest Lab\, you will work in small groups to: * Learn how to create\, manage\, and optimise your business listing to increase visibility * Get more traffic to your website * Leverage Google’s powerful platform to drive growth and success How the session works: * Short presentation from the host with tips and tricks you can action right away * Interactive breakout activity with fellow founders to review your Google Business Profile and get feedback to improve * Optional Q&A with Jon to get your GBP questions answered! As this is an interactive session\, cameras and mics are essential so that you can work together in virtual breakout groups 📸 🎤 This Digital Skills lab is sponsored by NatWest Group.\nDuration90 min\nLocationOnline event\n\n\nJon Davies \nSecondBrain Consulting \n\nExperience \n\nHi\, I’m Jon\, I help overwhelmed business owners free up their time\, figure out their next steps and streamline their operations by optimising their business technology and processes. Together\, we’ll get things running smoothly\, so you can focus on what you do best\, growing your business.Day-to-day operation of your business can be overwhelming. Do you feel like you’re wasting time on inefficient processes\, but don’t know how to fix them? Like you’re only scratching the surface of what the software you already have could do? Or perhaps you feel isolated and wish you had a trusted advisor to bounce ideas off?If any of this sounds familiar\, I can help!(I try and make 1-2 hours a week available for free Digitalboost sessions\, if i’m already fully booked\, please do try again in a few weeks.)
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/lab-harnessing-google-business-profile-to-bring-more-people-to-your-website/
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SUMMARY:Dynamics 365 & Power Platform UK User Groups
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the D365 & PP UG Virtual Event! This user group will focus solely on Virtual Events. We know that not everyone can make it to in person events\, so we’ve created a dedicated Virtual UG that anyone can attend! \nAgenda \n18:00 – Intros \n18: 15 – Talk 1: TBC \n19:00 – break \n19:05 – Talk 2: TBC\n19:55: Wrap up \n20:00 – Finish \nTalk 1 – TBC – TBC\nTBC\nBio \nTalk 2 – TBC – TBC\nTBC\nBio \n\nhttps://www.meetup.com/d365ppug/events/310817718/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/dynamics-365-power-platform-uk-user-groups/
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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
URL:https://career.alandotchin.com/event/technext26-launch-event/
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