Event case studies
We know you’ll have a successful and memorable conference here in NewcastleGateshead, but don’t just take our word for it. We’ve hosted conferences and events across all our key sectors and beyond, from around the world. See what people who have held a conference here, have to say about it:
Memory Studies Conference | 2023
3-7th July 20231,000+
We caught up with Dr Catherine Gilbert, Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow in the School of Modern Languages, about the Memory Studies Conference which took place between 3rd-7th July 2023. What is the Memory Studies Conference? The Memory Studies ...
Royal Geographical Society Annual International Conference
30th August - 2nd September 20221,300 in person and 500 online
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) annual international conference is the largest academic geography conference in Europe, attracting attendees from over 55 countries. Interview with Dr Sarah Evans, Research and Collections...
International Conference for the Society for Clinical Biostatistics | 2022
21-25th August 2022540 in total (394 in person, 138 virtual) from 37 countries
Organised by BeaconHouse Events, working closely with Newcastle University and the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics for more than two years, the 43rd international academic conference ISCB43 was hosted in Newcastle in August 2022. Which ven...
British International Studies Association Conference 2022
14-17 June 2022750 with 150 online
The British International Studies Association Conference 2022 (BISA) is renowned for being inclusive, diverse and friendly. It brings together a worldwide community of specialists to discuss, promote and develop international studies. Background of the eve...
UK Council for International Student Affairs
15-17 June 2022 400
Image: Steve Baker conferencephoto.co.uk The conference for the UK Council for International Student affairs featured high-profile speakers, training sessions, peer-led workshop presentations and discussions, with plenty of opportunities for delegates to connec...
UK Light Rail Conference 2021
13 - 14th July 2021160
Now in it’s 15th year, the UK Light Rail Conference is the premier gathering of light and urban rail professionals in the UK. Background of event: This two-day congress normally attracts between 250 and 300 participants, including representatives from all...
The first online International Virtual Exchange Conference 2020
14 - 16 September 2020495
The largest event on virtual exchange, hosted by Newcastle University, took place on 14-16 September as an online conference for the first time, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Background of event: Virtual Exchange (VE) is a research-informed practice that delivers...
The Annual Conference of The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
14 - 15 November 2019336
The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) is a network for people and organisations involved in small business and entrepreneurship research, policy, practice, education, support and advice. Background of event: The purpose of ISBE is to enable...
Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival 2019
9 - 11 July 20193,000
3,000 people attended Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival, which took place at Newcastle Racecourse July 2019. The annual festival is a celebration of science and innovation and aims to tackle the biggest questions facing the environment and community ...
41st Annual Meeting of the European Thyroid Association (ETA) 2018
15-18 September 20181,040 from 22 countries
Over 1,000 delegates from across the world travelled to NewcastleGateshead for the European Thyroid Association (ETA), which took place at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.