Celebrating Innovation, Ambition & Investment in the North East

Join us at the Dakota Hotel in Newcastle on Thursday, 11th December, for a dynamic full-day showcase designed to spotlight the exceptional innovation and inv...

Start date:11 December 2025 at 10:00am End date:11 December 2025 at 4:00pm
Event Details
Type:
Networking
Categories:
Theme / People and skills
Location:
Dakota Hotel, Newcastle
Cost:
Free

Join us at the Dakota Hotel in Newcastle on Thursday, 11th December, for a dynamic full-day showcase designed to spotlight the exceptional innovation and investment momentum building across the North East of England. 

The Northern Investor Hub: Founder & Investor Showcase brings together visionary founders, active investors, and the wider ecosystem to share insights, forge new connections, and champion the region’s rising talent. Throughout the day, you’ll hear from influential leaders shaping the North East’s tech and investment landscape, watch live pitches from high-potential startups, and engage in conversations that inspire collaboration and drive growth. 

Whether you’re seeking your next investment opportunity, looking to elevate your venture, or wanting to connect with the region’s most forward-thinking minds, this event offers a front-row seat to the innovation powering the North East. 

Agenda (Subject to change) 

10:00 – 10:45 – Arrivals & Networking 
10:45 – 10:55 – Welcome & Agenda Overview 
10:55 – 11:40 – Keynote 
11:40 – 12:00 – Founder Pitches  
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch Break 
13:00 – 13:30 – Investor Fireside Chat 
13:30 – 13:50 – Founder Pitches  
13:50 – 14:05 – Founder Talk 
14:05 – 14:25 – Founder Pitches  
14:25 – 14:30 – Closing Remarks 
14:30 – 16:00 – After-Event Networking