Why our events are unmissable

Why our events are unmissable

We bring together entrepreneurs and business leaders to create a unique network that offers opportunity, inspiration and helps make businesses and the North East stronger.

In the last 12 months we've seen over 1,500 entrepreneurs and business leaders attend our events, where:

  • >95% felt inspired and reinvigorated as a result of attending;
  • >95% learnt something new they planned to take back to their organisation;
  • >85% met new business connections that they saw as valuable to their future business growth.

There really is no network quite like it, and we work hard to make sure we offer an incredible year-round programme of events, with amazing speakers ready to share the entrepreneurial lessons they’ve learnt to help you on your journey; including our:


CHAIRMAN'S DINNER:
We begin each year in inspirational style when our chairman is joined by a very special guest to host a celebratory dinner for entrepreneurs.


ENTREPRENEURIAL CONFERENCES:
The highlights of our event calendar, our annual conferences are the most prestigious entrepreneurial events in the North East. We bring top-class speakers to the region from some of the most successful, innovative and entrepreneurial organisations in the world.


EXCHANGE PROGRAMME:
Our series of stimulating exchange events combine inspirational talks, presentations, interactive sessions and networking, exploring key business disciplines linked to organisational growth and entrepreneurship.


FOCUS DINNERS & SUPPER CLUBS:
Set in the private dining rooms of some of the region’s finest restaurants and coolest venues, these intimate entrepreneur only dinners bring together great food, inspirational speakers and captivating conversation.


NORTH EAST ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS:
Each year we celebrate the phenomenal success of North East entrepreneurs at an annual black-tie dinner where fun and entertainment are top of the agenda.


ON-SITE VISITS:
Full of helpful insights and ideas you can implement in your own organisation, regardless of sector, our on-site visits are a unique chance to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of a fellow entrepreneurs’ business.


MEMBER EVENTS:
Regular opportunities for you to hear from inspirational speakers, our open events see entrepreneurs sharing the highs and lows of their own journey or providing a master-class on a specialist topic linked to business growth.


Come along, be inspired, make connections and learn something new.
Together we're stronger.