Programme

Bursting with ideas

VentureFest North East is a full day packed with high-profile speakers, practical hands-on breakout sessions, exhibition, access to finance support and countless opportunities to build connections.

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Agenda

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07:25 - 09:15
Bamburgh Suite

Registration

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07:30 - 09:00
Moncur Suite

Innovation in Manufacturing: How to Make More Money

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08:30 - 15:00
Bamburgh Suite

Partner Exhibition

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09:15 - 10:45
Bamburgh Suite

Keynote

Ryan Maughan, AVID Anne Doyle, Skyscanner Dr Nick Appleyard, European Space Agency Ian Shott, Arcinova Dr Hakim Yadi, Northern Health Science Alliance

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10:45 - 11:15
Bamburgh Suite

Morning Break

11:15 - 12:45
Moncur Suite

Innovation in Manufacturing: Funding & Support Marketplace

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11:15 - 12:45
Heroes Suite

FinanceCamp Pitches

Pre-registered delegates only

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11:15 - 12:45
Sir Bobby Robson Suite

Innovating a Diverse Workplace: Keynote & Panel

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11:15 - 12:45
Joe Harvey Suite

Live Challenge: Innovation in ageing

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12:45 - 13:30
Bamburgh Suite

Lunch

12:45 - 15:30
Bamburgh Suite

Innovation Showcase

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13:30 - 15:00
Heroes Suite

FinanceCamp 1:1 Meetings

Pre-registered delegates only

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13:30 - 15:00
Sir Bobby Robson Suite

Innovating a Diverse Workplace: Peer Learning

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13:30 - 15:30
Moncur Suite

Breakout: Scaleup with talent

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13:30 - 15:00
Joe Harvey Suite

Live Challenge: Digitising a paper-based system

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15:00 - 15:30
Bamburgh Suite

Afternoon Break

15:30 - 16:30
Bamburgh Suite

North East Innovation Awards

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16:30 - 17:30
Bamburgh Suite

Drinks Reception

Sponsored by Sunderland Software Centre

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Partners

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