Newcastle Business Meetup: Erupt Disrupt

The Erupt Disrupt meetup series comes to Newcastle on May 12th to bring the local HR, talent, tech and leadership communities together for networking and inspiring talks.

Join us for a relaxed get-together as we make connections, take a dive into ways local HR, Talent pros and leaders can support and shake up the workplace, and celebrate the relaunched Disrupt chapter in the North East!

Venue change: The meetup location has changed to Pitcher and Piano, 108 Quayside.

This event is designed to engage and inspire the local community ahead of the Disrupt North East Summit on May 13th at Learning Curve in Spennymoor.

Agenda

5:30 - 6:30 - Networking and registration
6:30 - 6:40 - Welcome and opening comments with Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette
6:40 - 7:10 - Multiple speakers including:

• Neil Whittaker, Director of Marketing at Learning Curve Group
• Trevor Norman, Founder & Director at Tribero
• Maureen Brown, Founder at MI-Say

7:10 - 7:30 - Open mic session: An optional opportunity for attendees to take to the stage and pitch their ideas for a DisruptHR talk. Each pitch must be 90 seconds or less.
7:30 - 8:00 - Wrap up and thanks

Sponsors and Partners

HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: [hrgazette.com](https://hr-gazette.com/ "https://hr-gazette.com/")

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers and learners to help them achieve success. Since 2004, Learning Curve Group (LCG) has grown both organically and through acquisition to become one of the largest and most diverse providers in the UK. Learn more: learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Tribero

Tribero is a specialised consultancy that partners with organisations to drive cultural transformation, aligning purpose, vision, and core values with business objectives and growth. Our tailored solutions and customised programmes foster employee engagement and fulfilment, by aligning behaviours for job success, high-performing teams and cultural fit. Leveraging advanced behavioural data analytics, we provide strategic insights to create lasting organisational impact. Learn more: tribero.co.uk

Sullivan Brown Resourcing

Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners is an independent recruitment business dedicated to delivering a high-quality service by working in true partnerships with our clients. Operating across the North of England, we recruit HR professionals and offer In-House Consultancy to businesses that want to improve their recruitment capability. Our flexible service, friendly approach, and 17 years of experience make us the number one choice for people who want an exceptional recruitment experience that is also flexible enough to design a bespoke solution. Learn more: sullivanbrown.co.uk

This is not an official DisruptHR event. Instead, it's a relaxed gathering of pros celebrating and pitching to be part of the DisruptHR NE chapter!

Any free tickets offered are subject to approval by event organizers