# Event Details - **Event Name**: TechNExt26 Launch Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the opening of TechNExt Festival 2026. Hear from inspirational speakers in tech, what's in store for festival week and lots moreAbout this EventTechNExt26 returns for its fourth edition to showcase the North East’s thriving technology sector. The festival celebrates the region’s commitment to supporting, developing, and growing technology for the benefit of everyone.Across the week, the festival attracts more than 3,000 attendees from the North East, across the UK, and internationally. The programme brings together a series of flagship events and a dynamic festival fringe, with TechNExt Hubs delivering four one-day, themed locations across the region focused on Tech for Good, Tech Startups, Data and AI, and Creative Tech.Festival Launch - Monday 15 June (8.30am - 4pm) - Hilton Newcastle GatesheadThis year we are kicking off TechNExt26 with our Festival Launch Conference. This event will feature a single stream of thought provoking conference talks from leaders in technology and related industries. Visit our website for more information.Lunch is provided, and as part of our Good Festival Ambition, please note that all catering at this event will be vegetarian. All additional dietary requirements will also be catered for, please state your needs on the booking form.Good Festival AmbitionThe festival is planned as a Good Festival with ‘for good’ being a core value running through everything. This will ensure a focus on quality, inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, and sustainability.As part of this ambition, we are offering a buddy system where attendees can select the option to be met by a friendly face from the TechNExt team or wider community on arrival. Your buddy would help you feel comfortable at the event perhaps by chatting over a coffee on arrival, introducing you to new faces, or help you understand more about the content of the event and what's planned that day. You can apply for a 'buddy' through the ticket purchase process.We are also committed to minimising the impact of our events on the environment. We work closely with our clients, venues, suppliers and delegates to reduce the impact of our activity wherever possible. Last year, the festival’s curated events generated 18.19 tCO₂e, and we offset this by supporting the Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund. More measures will be intoduced this year, tracking the festival's carbon footprint once again, leading us to further reduce our impact and become carbon neutral in future years.You will be asked to complete some questions about your planned travel which will help us create the carbon footprint for the festival. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/97992c70-221d-11f1-8b35-f723b5d21335-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2c2a2b-gmir.jpg RefundsPlease note our ticket refund policy below:Up to 12 weeks before the event starts - full refundMore than 8 weeks before the event starts, but less than 12 weeks - 50% refundLess than 8 weeks before the event starts - no refund - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gateshead/technext26-launch-event/100001980472446400 - **Event Categories**: Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 26.38, max: 39.22, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Gateshead - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hilton Newcastle Gateshead - **lat**: 54.9664014 - **long**: -1.6058349 - **full address**: Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TechNExt26 Launch Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/33423daa554910d0b92a48537add1b92e770f4a80832e52e2fb98f9bbb8a1d22-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773764663 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TechNExt26 Launch Event being held? - **A:** TechNExt26 Launch Event takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for TechNExt26 Launch Event? - **A:** Ticket prices for TechNExt26 Launch Event range from GBP 26 to GBP 39 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird Launch ConferenceGBP 26 + GBP 2 fee + GBP 4 taxAvailableFestival Launch ConferenceGBP 39 + GBP 3 fee + GBP 7 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing TechNExt26 Launch Event? - **A:** TechNExt26 Launch Event is organized by TechNExt Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TechNExt26 Launch Event is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gateshead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TechNExt26 Launch Event sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "TechNExt26 Launch Event", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/33423daa554910d0b92a48537add1b92e770f4a80832e52e2fb98f9bbb8a1d22-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773764663", "startDate": "2026-06-15T08:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-06-15T16:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/gateshead/technext26-launch-event/100001980472446400", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hilton Newcastle Gateshead", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Bottle Bank", "postalCode": "NE8 2AR", "addressLocality": "Gateshead", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "54.9664014", "longitude": "-1.6058349" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for the opening of TechNExt Festival 2026. Hear from inspirational speakers in tech, what's in store for festival week and lots more", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-17", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-15T16:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-17", "lowPrice": "26.38", "highPrice": "39.22", "price": "26.38", "url": "https://allevents.in/gateshead/technext26-launch-event/100001980472446400" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-17", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/gateshead/technext26-launch-event/100001980472446400", "price": "26.38", "name": "Early Bird Launch Conference" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-17", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/gateshead/technext26-launch-event/100001980472446400", "price": "39.22", "name": "Festival Launch Conference" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "TechNExt Festival", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/technext-festival/27589342", "description": "TechNExt will showcase the businesses of the North East and engage our communities. Through a festival of events, and in particular, the community designed and led fringe events, TechNExt will serve as a showcase of the diversity, achievements and range of tech businesses in the North East, helping to drive the message that the North East is a region that is passionate about supporting, developing and growing its tech sector for the benefit of everyone." } ] } ] ```