FOR THOSE CURIOUS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY, IDEAS AND OUR FUTURE
20 & 21 May, 2026
Transmission Dynamics is a privately owned engineering and innovation company that specialises in delivering world-class Internet of Things solutions to complex industrial challenges.
Our self-learning future-proof bespoke IoT sensors are powered with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to deliver unbeatable performance within a range of industries. At Transmission Dynamics, we take pride in having all our capabilities under one roof, including electronic and mechanical engineering, data analytics, R&D, and manufacturing. This allows us to deliver expectational quality and value to our clients, as well as ensuring our products are always at the forefront of innovation. We are redefining the Status Quo.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.
Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.
Insights-driven and outcomes-focused, CGI help clients digitally transform and accelerate returns on investments.
Since 1976, CGI has grown into one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting services firms, with over 90,000 professionals across 400 locations worldwide. For 50 years, we have combined human ingenuity with the power of technology to help our clients achieve meaningful outcomes.
We provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services, informed globally and delivered locally. With deep industry expertise and trusted insights, we co-create practical solutions that help clients navigate complexity, seize opportunities and move forward with confidence.
From our office in Newcastle, we support public and private sector organisations across the North East to deliver resilient digital services that improve everyday outcomes for local communities. We are proud to be an ethical corporate citizen, investing our time and expertise where we live and work. By combining deep local engagement with access to global capabilities nearshore and offshore, we are well-positioned to continue growing our footprint and supporting the North East’s long-term economic and digital transformation.
The North East Combined Authority brings together local councils to drive economic growth, improve transport and skills, and create better opportunities for people across the region. By working collectively, NECA helps shape strategic decisions that benefit communities and businesses alike.
Building a Better North East
North East CA is focused on connecting communities, equipping people with the skills they need to succeed, and improving wellbeing for everyone. Through strong partnerships, NECA is helping to make the North East an exceptional place to live, work, visit, and invest.
Mincoffs Solicitors was established in 1948 and is one of the North East’s oldest commercial law firms. We have a strong reputation for delivering high quality, pragmatic advice and are recognised as one of the region’s leading technology practices.
The technology team at Mincoffs Solicitors is a specialist, multi-disciplinary departmental offering which can provide expert support to businesses on a wide range of legal issues, such as intellectual property rights, software licensing, fundraising and corporate finance and commercial contractual matters.
The team have extensive experience with supporting pre-revenue businesses, start-ups and established businesses operating in the digital and creative sectors regionally, nationally and internationally
OnlyCat brings a new generation of AI into people’s homes; having designed the World’s Most Advanced Microchip Cat Flap with Prey Detection.
Prey deliveries can be an incessant problem for millions of cat owners. From being woken up multiple times per night for months on end with deliveries of half-dead animals, to having to spend hours cleaning up blood from massacred pigeons, to dead rats being left in babies’ cots. OnlyCat changes this.
Advanced AI vision technology automatically detects the presence of prey in the blink of an eye and locks the cat flap – giving people their freedom back.
Mortal Fools is an award-winning theatre, drama and creative learning company using drama and creative interventions to co-create with 1000s of children and young people annually, supporting their wellbeing, development of life skills and enhancing employability.
We cultivate safe spaces for creative bravery whilst empowering each young person to scaffold towards a fruitful future. We also work with businesses via CONNECT–our high impact training and professional development programme.
It focuses on developing skills that are foundational to performance and positive interpersonal relationships. And as a children’s charity, by commissioning our training you’re also supporting North East young people.
Forum Books is an independent UK bookshop known for its curated selection of contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books. Founded in Northumberland, it has built a strong reputation for community engagement, author events, and a welcoming, literary atmosphere. It operates across a small group of award-winning local bookshops in the region and is widely regarded as one of the UK’s standout independent booksellers.
Forum Books is an independent UK bookshop known for its curated selection of contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books. Founded in Northumberland, it has built a strong reputation for community engagement, author events, and a welcoming, literary atmosphere. It operates across a small group of award-winning local bookshops in the region and is widely regarded as one of the UK’s standout independent booksellers.
