NorthEast Fintech Showcase: Newcastle and Durham UK
Friday 12 April
Join us in Durham and Newcastle to find out why it is a world-class FinTech Hub and an excellent place to invest and scale your business.
As part of UK FinTech Week 2024, DBT is organising a visit to Newcastle and Durham for UKFW attendees to showcase the FinTech trade and investment opportunities on offer in the NorthEast, UK.
Stakeholders collaborating with DBT on this visit include; Invest Northeast England, FinTech North, Atom Bank, FinPact, the National Innovation Centre for Data, Newcastle, Durham and Northumbria Universities, IST, NorthEast Chamber of Commerce and multiple local FinTech companies.
Delegates arriving on Thursday will be invited to a welcome reception on Thursday evening at leading Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson. This will run from 5pm - 6.30pm.
Who is this event for?
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International FinTech businesses looking to scale into the UK
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Investors looking to invest in UK FinTech businesses
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UKFW delegates who are interested in learning more about FinTech opportunities across the Northeast
Why attend?
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Find out more about the thriving FinTech ecosystem in the Northeast and support available for international FinTechs looking to land in the UK
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Find out why successful FinTech businesses have chosen to start and scale their businesses in the Northeast
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Connect with organisations that can support your growth in the Northeast
Agenda
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Regional FDI Visit, Newcastle |
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11 April 2024 |
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Welcome reception - Womble Bond Dickinson Office, 5.00pm - 6.30pm, Helix, The Spark, Draymans Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5DE |
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Please join us for a welcome reception at the Womble Bond Dickinson office located on one of our premier science and technology parks, Newcastle Helix. Expect a warm welcome to the North East of England from International legal firm, Womble Bond Dickinson, Department of Business and Trade officers and local inward investment managers, where we will introduce you to some key fintech opportunities across the region and benefits of expanding your business here. There will also be a drinks and food reception with the opportunity to network with local businesses and fintech specialists.
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12 April 2024 |
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Morning - Durham University - Durham Business School, Mill Hill Lane, Durham DH1 3LB |
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09.00 - 09:30 |
Transportation from Newcastle Central Station to Durham. For delegates in need of transport, please meet outside the front of Newcastle train station at 9am for the minibuses to Durham |
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10.00 - 10.30 |
Arrive at Reception at Durham Business School, Durham University. – Business Durham and Durham university will provide an overview of their fintech ambitions and opportunities, including the FinTech accelerator and business support programme. |
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10.30 - 11.30 |
Introduction to Durham University – Professor Camila Caiado will introduce herself and her work in statistics, and the building of Atom Bank. Ensued with an introduction by Ed Twiddy who founded Atom Bank. |
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11.30 - 11.45 |
Introduction to the North East Cybersecurity cluster - Igor Kotsuiba will provide an overview of regional activity in this field and its relevance to Fintech |
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11.45 - 12.00 |
An informal networking lunch will be provided |
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12.15 - 12.30 |
Delegates will leave and travel to Newcastle by minibuses. |
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Afternoon - The Catalyst, 3 Science Square Newcastle Helix, Newcastle NE4 5TG |
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14.00 |
Arrive at the reception of The Catalyst building – Welcome by Director of Invest Newcastle, Jenny Hartley – overview of Fintech in the north east, Dawn Dunn |
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14.30 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Kani Payments - case study of their company and journey to international expansion |
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15.00 - 15.30 |
Introduction to Newcastle based tech consultancy Monsterlab, who are currently working with NEOM in the KSA and are specialists in embedded finance. Sector specialist Kevin Telford will also speak about the regional not-for-profit organisation: Finpact |
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15.30 - 16.00 |
Professor Paul Watson: Introduction to the National Innovation Centre for Data and overview of the School of Computing at Newcastle University |
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16.00 - 17.00 |
Brief walking tour of Newcastle Helix Science Park, passing Newcastle United Football Club stadium |
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17.00 - 18.30 |
Networking drinks - Head to local bar (3sixty or The Botanist) for informal drinks and networking |
