# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Future of Technical Talent Retention - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 01:45 pm - **Event Description**: Insights, networking, and conversations shaping the future of technical talent retention.About this EventIn a rapidly changing world of work, retaining technical talent has become one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today.As technology evolves and AI reshapes the workplace, expectations around career growth, flexibility, and purpose are changing too.Join HR and people professionals, industry leaders, and talent specialists for an engaging discussion on how organisations can better attract, develop, and retain technical talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.This event is an opportunity to hear different perspectives, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges. Through keynote insights and an interactive panel discussion, we will explore practical approaches to retention, the changing expectations of technical professionals, and how organisations can prepare for the future of work.Topics will include:What encourages technical talent to stay, and what drives them to leaveThe impact of AI and changing skills needs on workforce planningSupporting career growth, engagement, and long-term retentionCreating environments where technical talent can thriveWhether you work in HR, people management, technology leadership, or talent strategy, this event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, grow your network, and take away practical insights to support your organisation.Join the conversation and help shape the future of technical talent retention.About the TechNExt FestivalTechNExt is the tech festival for the North East, hosted by a partnership of North East businesses and stakeholders working collaboratively to shape the event. Taking place from 15 to 19 June across the region. Explore more events and see the full programme by visiting: https://www.technext.co.uk/programme/full-programmeAbout Dynamo North East C.I.C.Dynamo is the largest infrastructure support organisation for the tech sector in the North East of England, comprising over 110 member organisations that employ more than 15,000 people in tech-related roles. Contributors support Dynamo’s not-for-profit work to strengthen the tech ecosystem. Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 12:25 PMGuest Arrivals?: 12:25 PM - 12:40 PMOpening Remarks?: 12:40 PM - 12:50 PMKeynote Address: Andrew Elliot, Deputy Director at DSIT?: 12:50 PM - 01:30 PMPanel Conversation?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking & Event Close?: 02:00 PMDynamo North East Tech Careers Fair Starts / Networking with Exhibitors - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-future-of-technical-talent-retention/100001990501418325 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG - **lat**: 54.9673837 - **long**: -1.6172572 - **full address**: Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Future of Technical Talent Retention - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0ea2a6f352fe5788a16bd05cbd8b7b06665b4b43527b5091dbffff7e8139c69f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781074878 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Future of Technical Talent Retention being held? - **A:** The Future of Technical Talent Retention takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 01:45 pm at Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Future of Technical Talent Retention? - **A:** The Future of Technical Talent Retention is organized by Dynamo North East. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Future of Technical Talent Retention", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0ea2a6f352fe5788a16bd05cbd8b7b06665b4b43527b5091dbffff7e8139c69f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781074878", "startDate": "2026-06-17", "endDate": "2026-06-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-future-of-technical-talent-retention/100001990501418325", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Forth Street", "postalCode": "NE1 3SA", "addressLocality": "Newcastle upon Tyne", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "54.9673837", "longitude": "-1.6172572" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Insights, networking, and conversations shaping the future of technical talent retention.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-17", "validFrom": "2026-09-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-future-of-technical-talent-retention/100001990501418325" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-future-of-technical-talent-retention/100001990501418325", "price": 0, "name": "Dynamo Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-future-of-technical-talent-retention/100001990501418325", "price": 0, "name": "Public Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Dynamo North East", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/dynamo-north-east/23460376", "description": "Dynamo North East is a tech sector membership organisation serving the North East of England. 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