Assist Women of Experience
Imported from NetworkWhere all-events feed.
Network Learn Connect
Free weekly early-morning networking events (7:15am) across the region.
North East Expo
Premier annual business expo at Newcastle Racecourse. Large-scale exhibition and networking event.
HUSTLE Newcastle
High-energy evening entrepreneur networking event held at All Bar One Newcastle. Focused on connecting and collaborating.
Blackfriars Speed Networking
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The Rebellious Business Networking
Free networking for business owners with a love for real connection. Regular Thursday afternoon events.
Women of Steel
Monthly female-focused business networking at rotating venues. Founded by Suzie Martin.
Bold Northern Women
Monthly networking for women in business. Held at Muro Lounge, Hexham.
Sunderland Business Week
Annual week-long business festival in October. Presentations, panels, fireside chats, networking.
IPC Networking
Free, relaxed, no-lockout networking at pub/restaurant venues. Meet > Learn > No Lockouts.
121 Business Links
Reverse networking consortium model. Partners collaborate and share referrals.
Coastal Business Network
Monthly networking social run in partnership with H Social at Gilbert & Smith's.
Tyneside Networking
Professional networking, monthly. Held at Whitley Bay Golf Club area.
Prudhoe Business Networking
Free networking at Spetchells Centre, Prudhoe. Supported by Prudhoe Community Partnership.
Captain Cook Business Community
Breakfast networking for businesses in the Stokesley, Ayton and Guisborough corridor.
North East Business Meetup
Meetup group with 900+ members. Business and startup networking community.
North East Professionals
Social networking for professionals in their 20s–40s. 6,000+ members.
Business with Impact Dinner
Networking dinner with social/impact business focus at Enfields Kitchen.
UK Startup & Scaleup Week
5-day multi-venue festival in June. Keynotes, panels and networking for entrepreneurs.
Beacon of Light
Community hub and event space. Home to the Foundation of Light and various business networks.
Durham Business Club
Friendly and informal networking for businesses in County Durham. Evening and breakfast events.
North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC)
The region's largest business membership organisation. Representing 3,000+ businesses. Networking, support, and lobbying.
Team Valley Group
Business networking for Team Valley industrial estate area.
Platform Sunderland
Monthly networking by Stellar Business Events at The Beacon of Light. Insights Briefing, Show & Tell pitches, and fireside chats.
Sunderland Business Partnership
Partnership promoting Sunderland as a vibrant place to live, work, and play.
The Business Network
Monthly face-to-face lunchtime networking since 1993. Focus on business owners and directors.
Sunderland Creative Forum
Networking for artists and creatives hosted by Sunderland Culture.
Network B2B
Structured weekly networking. Groups in Durham, Tynemouth, Newcastle, Sunderland. One seat per sector.
BNI UK
World’s largest referral networking org. Weekly structured meetings. One seat per profession.
North East Network
Networking events including Gateshead, Whickham FC Business Club.
Kraken Networking
Networking across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham. Founded by Caroline Hagan.
St Oswald's Hospice Networking
Charity-linked networking events supporting St Oswald's Hospice.
Sunderland BID
Supporting city centre businesses in Sunderland.
Grow Business Club Alnwick
Networking at The Alnwick Garden for Northumberland businesses.
AUmi Meet the Buyer
Connects businesses with procurement opportunities.
FSB
UK’s largest business group. Networking, support, lobbying.
The Mussel Club
3,000+ members. Free networking events at varied venues across the region.
No Suit Club
Casual, inclusive business networking. Free breakfast and social events in relaxed environments for entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners.
Platform Newcastle
Monthly networking by Stellar Business Events. Insights Briefing, Show & Tell pitches, and fireside chats.