TechNExt Festival to take over the North East in June 2024

TechNExt is a collaboration between Sunderland Software City, Dynamo, and the team here at BeaconHouse Events, and this year we’re going even bigger! 2023 saw over 3,000 attendees take part in a line-up of 52 community-led fringe experiences alongside its flagship events programme. TechNExt 2024 promises to build on that momentum, with four flagship events – the mainstage conference, industry dinner, Tech Talent Live, and the festival party – set to return alongside a new programme of over 75 fringe events taking place across the region.

New for 2024 is a schools’ challenge that sees the festival join forces with regional schools to inspire students about technology and showcase the fantastic opportunities technology offers them. TechNExt 2024 will also have a renewed focus on the Good Festival Ambition, developed and pioneered by BeaconHouse Events, which promotes sustainable, diverse, and inclusive event practices.

TechNExt is a festival that epitomises the vibrancy and diversity of the North East’s tech sector. Through both its curated and community-led events, TechNExt offers a unique space for tech experts, startups, students, and the wider business community. Speakers for the Main Stage conference of TechNExt24 include Avril Chester and David Grey alongside some of the most exciting voices in the global tech sector.

David Dunn, CEO of Sunderland Software City, said: “TechNExt 2023 set a new benchmark for tech events in our region. It has been instrumental in showcasing the North East as a hub of technology innovation and talent.

“The overwhelming response to last year’s TechNExt just shows what a vibrant tech community we have in the North East. Its return in 2024 is a testament to our thriving business ecosystem.”

Sarah Thackray, co-founder of BeaconHouse Events and director of Dynamo said: “As we prepare for TechNExt 2024, we’re excited to build on this momentum, bringing together the brightest minds in technology and business.

“TechNExt is not just a celebration of technology but also a platform for promoting sustainable and inclusive practices. Our Good Festival Ambition is at the heart of this vision, setting out our commitment to an even more inclusive, diverse, and sustainable event.”

TechNExt is a festival that epitomises the vibrancy and diversity of the North East’s tech sector. Through both its curated and community-led events, TechNExt offers a unique space for tech experts, startups, students, and the wider business c

The festival already has the support of key partners and sponsors, including 2024 headline sponsors Leighton, Opencast, and Sage.

To see the full programme of events and book your tickets please visit https://technext.co.uk/programme/