Social Enterprise Day 2026: Change in Action

North East Social Enterprise Day 2026: Change in Action

Date: Thursday 19th November 2026 | 09:30 – 15:30

Venue: Newcastle University Business School, Central Newcastle

In a world shaped by volatility, uncertainty, and complex global challenges, it is easy for individuals and organisations to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the issues we face. Social enterprise is not about solving everything. It is about taking meaningful action where we can.

Celebrating our fifth anniversary, this flagship event explores how real change actually happens - from understanding our role as a sector to navigating complex systems, building sustainable organisations, and sustaining ourselves as leaders. Join 100+ regional changemakers for a high-energy day packed with structured networking led by NetKno, a vibrant marketplace sharing best practices, and a delicious buffet lunch with plenty of cakes.

Choose Your Ticket Tier

🌿 For Changemakers & Social Entrepreneurs

• Investment: £10 per person

• Who it’s for: Grassroots leaders, social enterprise founders, campaigners, and entry-level innovators.

• How it benefits your organisation:

  • Unlock Sustainable Income: Gain practical insights from our paid expert panels on balancing your social purpose with commercial realities to build robust, independent income streams.

  • Make Meaningful Connections: Break out of isolation. Our structured pre-lunch networking ensures you walk away with real, collaborative partnerships to do "more good" together.

  • Protect Your Leadership: Learn essential strategies for wellbeing and resilience, ensuring you can sustain yourself while leading vital community change.

  • Note: If the ticket fee presents any barrier to your attendance, please contact us directly for a free, fully subsidized ticket.

🏦 For Support Organisations & Corporate Partners

• Investment: £15 per person

• Who it’s for: Infrastructure bodies, local authorities, universities, housing associations, and corporate teams supporting the social economy.

• How it benefits your organisation:

  • Map the Sector's Needs: Deep-dive into simultaneous workshops covering systemic change, allowing your team to identify exactly where support is needed most in North East communities.

  • Strengthen Your B2B Pipeline: Meet 100+ highly motivated regional leaders and social entrepreneurs in one place during our dedicated hour-long marketplace sessions.

  • Align with Values-Driven Action: Discover fresh regional initiatives, share best practices, and position your organisation as an active champion of inclusive economic growth.

What’s Included with Every Ticket:

• Full access to all keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.

• Facilitated networking activity to easily warm up and mingle with peers.

• Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day, alongside a premium hot buffet lunch and selection of cakes.

• Post-event access to full digital recordings of the sessions and the exclusive digital goodie bag.

📩 Get Involved: Marketplace & Sponsorship

Want to showcase your work or put your brand at the forefront of the North East social value sector? We strictly limit our partner ecosystem to ensure maximum visibility.

For exhibition stands (£60 per table) or tailored sponsorship package enquiries, please contact alice@junctionpoint.co.uk.