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Spotlight Events

Looking for insights and inspiration? Our spotlight events offer opportunities to hear real, lived experiences of scaling, surviving and sustaining the business journey from fellow entrepreneurs. 
Open to: All categories of members and partners

On-site Visits

On-site visits are full of helpful ideas to implement in your own business, giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of some of our region’s most creative and innovative organisations.  
Open to: Entrepreneurial members and Lead Corporate Partners only

Focus Dinners

Our entrepreneur-only focus dinners give you the opportunity to hear stories from trailblazing entrepreneurs that you won’t hear anywhere else. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs over great food and unfiltered, honest conversations. 
Open to: Entrepreneurial members only

Workshops

Expert-led workshops combine thought-provoking talks and interactive sessions to help you and your senior leadership team learn the skills and insights needed to move your business forward. 
Open to: All categories of members and partners

Round Tables

Our round tables provide a confidential space for candid discussions, where newer business owners connect with experienced entrepreneurs to share insights, tackle challenges and gain valuable knowledge. 
Open to: Entrepreneurial members and Lead Corporate Partners only

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 members and partners

Social Events

Looking to top up your energy bucket? Our social events are fun-filled ways to build authentic friendships - whether it’s over lunch, at a sporting event or an evening out.  
Open to: Entrepreneurial members only

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: The North East business community

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: All categories of members and partners

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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