The Animex International Festival of Animation & Computer Games takes place every year in Middlesbrough in the North East of England. The festival has its roots firmly planted in the creative side of animation and computer games and acts to provide animators, directors, students, artists, designers, writers and educators with a forum in which they can share their knowledge and skills and promote the art of animation and games. Festival delegates are able to attend Talks, presentations, workshops, screenings, parties and mingle with friends, old and new, from the all over the planet.

bEgiNTERPRISE is a new networking society for anyone interested in meeting new people and finding out more about enterprise activity. Events will be interactive and guest speakers will range from local entrepreneurs to representatives from multi-national corporations. bEgiNTERPRISE will provide the perfect opportunity for students and graduates to meet informally and discuss ideas with each other and with business people from the region.

Business to Business Networking in a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly conversation and a shot of good humour.

BNI is a business and professional networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. The Harald chapter was launched in 2003 and owes it’s success to it’s dynamic and enthusiastic members dedicated to finding business for each other. Visit our website to find out more.

Bridge Club Ltd is a business network designed to bridge the gap between business start ups and established businesses. We help you by introducing you to a like-minded individuals and giving you access to a wealth of contacts. Bridge Club is a nationally-acknowledged private-sector leader in the delivery of mutually-beneficial connections. The initial medium for this relationship building is informative, fun and thought-provoking networking events. Our highly successful events follow a ‘Parkinson’ style interview format which is thoroughly enjoyed by our attendees. Our team ensure that all visitors are put at their ease and no one is ever left standing alone.

We provide and encourage informal links between businesses and the wide community in North East area and to stimulate the establishment of personal contacts, the exchange of views, experiences and ideas for the mutual benefit of the members. We organise regular business seminars & workshops.

Digital trade association for NE based IT, Digital and creative companies.

Contact25 organises business-to-business speed networking events. At these events, you will have a series of mini-meetings with new contacts. The idea is that within a few minutes of talking to someone you will be able to work out whether it is possible to do business with them. This makes it a very efficient form of business networking. We provide other speed networking services throughout the UK including speed recruiting and office speed networking.

Our vision is to bring together the local business community to create a vibrant and dynamic organisation that provides its members with greater opportunities to, develop networks, learn from peer group experiences, access support and advice, gain additional business skills and grow their businesses.

Derwentside Business Network has been formed to continue and develop the work previously undertaken by Derwentside Industrial Group (DIG). Formed in 1980, DIG served predominantly manufacturing businesses, in the Derwentside District of County Durham, through the provision of support, advice, learning opportunities and a networking forum.