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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Showcasing how collaboration sparks creative problem solving and celebrating how shared ideas and teamwork turn complex challenges into better solutions.

AI shifts technology to human strengths—this session shows how neuroinclusive emotional intelligence becomes the key to unlocking diverse team performance.

As part of the TechNExt festival, join Womble Bond Dickinson for an event dedicated to exploring trust and security in AI, with a special focus on defence.

For no-code and low-code software providers, developers and makers to play and collaborate with the latest technology, products and services.

TechNExt will serve as a showcase of the diversity, achievements and breadth of the tech sector in the North East