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A Guide to Our Events

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Events Explained

Panel Events
Panel events offer regular opportunities to hear real, lived experiences of scaling, surviving and sustaining the business journey. 
Open to: All categories of member

Conferences
The most prestigious business events in the North East, our annual conferences bring top-class speakers to the region from some of the most successful and innovative organisations in the world.
Open to: All categories of member

Workshops
Our expert-led workshops combine thought-provoking talks and interactive sessions to help senior teams and business leaders build practical plans that enable them to develop as founders and leaders.
Open to: All categories of member

Entrepreneurial Awards
Our annual awards dinner acknowledges the achievements of the region’s most talented and successful entrepreneurs in an evening of celebration.
Open to: All categories of members and Non-members

Chairman's Dinner
Marking the launch of our spring events calendar, our Chair is joined by a leading entrepreneur or business figure to host a celebratory dinner for our membership.
Open to: Entrepreneurial members and Lead Corporate Partners and Corporate Members only

Focus Dinner
Set in the private dining rooms of some of the region’s finest restaurants, our intimate entrepreneur-only focus dinners bring together great food, inspirational entrepreneurs and real honest conversations.
Open to: Entrepreneurial members only

On-site Visits
Our on-site visits are full of helpful ideas to implement in your own business, giving entrepreneur members an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the most creative and innovative organisations.
Open to: Entrepreneurial members and Lead Corporate Partners only

Round Table
Our chaired round table discussions are a safe space for entrepreneur members to come together to share experiences and knowledge to support each other.
Open to: Entrepreneurial members and Lead Corporate Partners only

Member Socials
Our informal social events are fun events to build authentic friendships and peer support over lunch, outdoor activities or an evening out.
Open to: Entrepreneurial members only

Webinars
Bitesize online events are designed for members short on time, but not on curiosity. Topics and speakers vary across our events programme. 
Criteria varies depending on the webinar - see individual event information for details

New Member Online Meet and Greet
Every quarter, we host a new member meet and greet session online. There is no agenda, just a chance to get to know each other and the Forum team a little better. 
Open to: Entrepreneurial members only

 

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