This event offers a range of insights, from the hands-on experiences of developers to the transformative impacts of SaaS initiatives on society. Dive deep into practical sessions with industry leaders, uncovering the secrets of SaaS start-ups, the power of data-driven strategies, and the landscape of funding possibilities.

There will be several different workshops throughout the day. You will have the option to either book the full day or individual sessions.

Agenda for the day

9:30 – 9:50 – Arrival, Networking & Refreshments

9:50 – 10:00 – Welcome & Introductions

10:00 – 11:00 – SaaS from a Developer’s Perspective – Wayne Bryant, Digital Cluster Programme Manager, Innovation SuperNetwork talks to Henry Coggin, Co-Founder of Vida Creative & Nathan Dunn Founder of Solosoft

11:00 – 11:15 – 15 min break

11:15 – 12:15 – Using SaaS for good – Virtual Memory Box case study with Dylan McKee, Co-founder, Nebula Labs & Virtual Memory Box (This session will explore how SaaS is making a positive impact, focusing on the “Virtual Memory Box” initiative)

12:15 – 12:45 – Lunch break

12:45 – 13:45 – The Startup Roulette: Small Bets, Big Wins with, Travis Street, Founder of CoFound Club (The Session will cover identifying problems, building solutions, finding an audience, knowing when to quit or pivot, and how to sell products)

13:45 – 14:45 – Growing SaaS Businesses Using Data & Customer Research with Scott McMullan, Founder of Bedrock (The Session will cover product-market-fit and leveraging data)

14:45 – 15:00 – 15 min break

15:00 – 16:00 – Women in SaaS panel & What can funding do for your SaaS business? Hear from inspirational female entrepreneurs who have used SaaS in their business and find out about finance routes from the Pathways to Funding Team at Innovation SuperNetwork

16:00 – 16:30 – Wrap-up & Networking

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This event is delivered as part of the Digital Cluster North of Tyne programme for digital businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

The Digital Cluster project is delivered in partnership with Dynamo North East and Health Innovation North East and Cumbria, who are providing specialist support for HealthTech business to access opportunities in the NHS. It is funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority.