2026
Join us at the new Digital Life Building for a refreshed summit experience, with brand-new features designed to help you make the right connections, hear fresh ideas, and get more from every moment.
TEESx TALKS
Pull up a seat for a series of short, thought-provoking talks from people shaping business across the Tees Valley and beyond. Expect honest insights, practical takeaways, and ideas that stick with you long after the day ends.
Facilitated Networking with Jeni Smith
Forget awkward small talk. Join structured sessions led by Jeni Smith of NetKno, designed to take the pressure out of networking helping you build valuable connections with the right people.
2026 SPEAKERS
Hear from the people shaping business across the Tees Valley and beyond. Our confirmed speakers bring fresh thinking, real-world experience and practical insight you can take away and use.
Suzanne McCreedy
Chief Commercial Officer, UMi
Matthew Ord
Chair, Tees Valley Business Board
Jeni Smith
Founder, Net Kno
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Dave Jones
Business Funding Adviser, UMi Get Funding
Jessica Williams
Founder, Just Williams
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Pascal Fintoni
Founder, Pascal Fintoni & Associates
Jimmy Lees
Commercial Director, The Red Radio
Mags Bradshaw
Founder, Red Button Marketing Training
Dr Amanda Woolley
Founder, Building 20
Charlie Kemp
Head of Creative Place, Tees Valley Combined Authority
Dr Alessandro Di Stefano & Dr Chaimaa Tarzi
Teesside University
WHAT iS THE TEES VALLEY BUSiNESS SUMMiT?
The largest business showcase and conference event in the Tees Valley, an economic region worth £79bn to the UK economy.
FREE
To Attend
750+
Attendees
9
Seminars
85+
Exhibitors
FREE
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WHY ATTEND?
We are the go-to business event for organisations looking to do more business across the Tees Valley.
SHOWCASE
The best version of your business via our Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities to develop your brand recognition and reputation.
GENERATE NEW BUSiNESS
Drive business engagement and support your lead generation targets to an audience of 750+ decision-makers
ADViCE & SUPPORT
Get inspired, gain new insights and join the discussion on Tees Valley as a place to do business via our conference programme.
NETWORKiNG
Make new contacts, catch up with familliar faces, meet with business leaders and engage with policy-makers.
