Tech Diary

TechNExt is back!

A collaborative launch uniting employers and educators to connect, engage and shape opportunities for Sunderland’s young people.

Join us for the Tech Startup Hub at TechNExt Festival 2026. Hear from inspirational speakers, panels, workshops and lots more.

The TechNExt26 Schools Challenge will return this year and offer an opportunity for children in the North East to engage in tech and with tech employers within the region, as part of the regional festival.

From idea to working prototype in hours! This session shows how AI is reshaping how product teams can rapidly test and scale new ideas with ease.

Insights, networking, and conversations shaping the future of technical talent retention. In a rapidly changing world of work, retaining technical talent has become one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today.

The Dynamo North East Tech Careers Fair 2026 returns as the flagship careers event within the TechNExt 2026 festival.

‘A Byte in the Sun’ is the June edition of Silicon Mingle, Newcastle’s friendly tech and startup mixer, running as part of the TechNExt 2026 festival as a fringe in partnership with the Association for Competitive Technology (ACT).

Join CyberNorth and Check Point for a dynamic afternoon exploring the fast‑evolving intersection of AI and cyber security.

Discover why your LinkedIn profile isn’t getting attention, and how to position your expertise clearly.

Join us at Revolución de Cuba Newcastle for the TechNExt Festival Party!

In the inspiring setting of Sheepfolds Stables in Sunderland, enjoy a day of cutting edge creative technology demonstrations and talks.

ITC Service will host attendees from the construction sector to deliver a short presentation, followed by a game of Decisions & Disruptions

Join Sage and Techbible to build and ship your own AI agent in one day – no coding experience required.

Get ready for Datalyst 2026 – building on the success of 2025 with a day full of insights, networking and data innovation!