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SMG Europe set to operate UK’s most exciting new events destination
26 June 2019
Today (26 June), renowned venue management group SMG Europe has officially been announced as the operator for a new arena, conference and exhibition centre in NewcastleGateshead.
NewcastleGateshead to host exclusive industry reveal at The Meetings Show
17 June 2019
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and Gateshead Council will be revealing the latest plans for the UK’s newest arena, conference and exhibition centre to the events industry at this year’s The Meetings Show which will take place 26-27 June 2019.
One year to go until major scientific conference in NewcastleGateshead
16 June 2019
The largest international conference on mitochondrial disease, Euromit, will be held from 14–17th June 2020 in NewcastleGateshead.
International association chooses NewcastleGateshead to celebrate 45 years
17 May 2019
The British International Studies Association (BISA) has confirmed NewcastleGateshead will be the host destination for its 45th annual conference 17 – 19 June 2020. Taking place in Newcastle’s Civic Centre, a Grade II listed building, with a reception bei...
NewcastleGateshead announced as destination for leading conversation on climate change
13 May 2019
The International Glaciological Society’s British Branch has announced it will be holding its annual meeting in NewcastleGateshead 4 – 5 September this year. Hosted by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the conference will attract around 100 delegates to the ...
World Transplant Games kicks off with NewcastleGateshead conference
7 May 2019
The World Transplant Games will hold its conference in NewcastleGateshead ahead of the Olympic-style games which are coming to the destination 17 – 24 August this year. The games will attract around 3,000 participants who have all had successful organ and t...
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...