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Artificial life conference heads to NewcastleGateshead to tackle societal challenges
15 April 2019
An internationally renowned artificial life conference will take place in NewcastleGateshead this year it has been announced. Hosted in Tokyo last year, the 2019 Conference on Artificial Life (ALIFE) will take place at Newcastle University 29 July – 2 Augus...
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau recognised as best in England
27 March 2019
The NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau secured the accolade of silver at a prestigious international industry awards ceremony last week (Friday 1 March). The team, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative, won silver for ‘best UK Convention Bureau’ at the Meet...
Leading international digital construction event holds inspiration day to inspire children in Newcastle
27 February 2019
The UK’s leading digital construction event, BIM Show Live was hosted for the third year running this week in Newcastle Upon Tyne, attracting national and international audiences and speakers to showcase the latest developments, discuss trends and thought leade...
NewcastleGateshead to shine spotlight on newest international conference and exhibition centre in the UK
21 February 2019
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and Gateshead Council will be unveiling plans for a £250m scheme to create an international convention and exhibition centre at this year’s International Confex which will take place 26 – 27 February 2019. Gateshead Counc...
European event organisers visit NewcastleGateshead for educational showcase
20 February 2019
A group of international association conference organisers from across Europe have been exploring NewcastleGateshead after being invited to the destination by the NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and VisitBritain. The three-day educational trip was designed t...
From New York to Newcastle: International design history conference heads to North East England for 2019
10 December 2018
An international conference that has been held in New York and Oslo in the past two years is heading to NewcastleGateshead in 2019. The annual Design History Society Conference is an international event which offers a platform for an interdisciplinary approach to...
Government backs £250m convention centre and arena development on Gateshead Quays
22 October 2018
Gateshead Quays has been named as one of seven schemes officially backed by the Department for International Trade as part of £2 billion of new investment opportunities launched across the UK. Ambitious new images show how the 3.84 hectare site will be transform...
NewcastleGateshead attracts record number of events in September
4 October 2018
A record number of conferences and events took place in NewcastleGateshead in September as the destination continues to attract high-profile events with sector-leading content. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, which provides a free service including venue so...
BLOG: Durham University venue spotlight
29 August 2018
Event Durham provides a dedicated event management service, tailored to your specific needs, with a professional team working hard to ensure all your requirements are met. With a wide range of venues for meetings and seminars, overnight accommodation and formal b...
NewcastleGateshead to host major international technology conference, BIM Show Live, for third year running
20 August 2018
The industry-leading BIM Show Live conference is set to return to NewcastleGateshead for a third time in 2019, further cementing the city’s reputation as a leading technology hub and digital construction powerhouse. The announcement follows the success of the 2...