Disrupt North East 2.0

Disrupt North East returns on November 18th! Join us to network and see multiple lightning talks by world of work experts. This edition is produced in partnership with the team at Ward Hadaway and supported by HR Gazette and Tribero.

Disrupt North East is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in HR*

Professionals will come together at the beautiful Ward Hadaway HQ on Quayside for an afternoon of inspiring speakers and networking:

• Hear what HR leaders and workplace innovators are doing in 2025 to improve the workplace
• Discover innovative approaches to how companies are disrupting current practices and adding value to the local HR community
• Network with forward-thinking HR and Tech people - we want to ensure we network and build connections

Agenda

1:00 - 2:00 - Registration and networking

2:00 - 2:15 - Event introductions

2:15 - 2:30 - Partner talks

2:30 - 3:15 - Multiple 5-minute presentations from well-known HR, Talent, Leadership and Tech experts including:

• Alex Blow, Client Partner at Chatter Communications
• Ray'n Terry, former Global Director ESG at Stepstone
• Trevor Norman, Founder & Director at Tribero
• Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette

3:15 - 3:30 - Networking break

3:30 - 4:15 - More 5-minute presentations from well-known HR, Talent, Leadership and Tech experts

4:15 - 4:30 - Wrap up and thanks

4:30 - 5:00 - Final networking

Past speakers include:

• Alexander Bell, keynote speaker and creator of Tech Rules
• Prianka Jaidka, Head of Colleague Experience at LSL Property Services
• Sam Spoors, Founder and MD at Talentheads
• Trevor Norman, Founder & Director at Tribero
• Maureen Brown, Founder & Managing Director at Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners and Founder at MI-Say
• Jamie Keeling, Head of Solutions at My Staff Shop
• Zoe Bell, Head of People at Aspire
• Jean-Pierre van Zyl, Head of Employment at Square One Law
• Casey Bullen, Head of Talent at Learning Curve Group

Partners and sponsors include:

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

Ward Hadaway

One of the UK’s Top 100 law firms, with offices across Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Teesside, Ward Hadaway delivers practical legal solutions for businesses, public sector organisations, not-for-profits and private individuals. Guided by values of being straightforward, ambitious and respectful, they combine legal excellence with sector expertise to help clients navigate opportunity and change. Learn more: wardhadaway.com

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

More About DisruptHR NE

Rebooted in 2025, DisruptHR North East is a community of innovative HR pros, TA pros, and leaders.

Are you tired of the same old approach to Human Resources? Are you ready to start talking about talent in a whole new way? DisruptHR is for you! This is unlike any other HR event in London.

DisruptHR is built on the belief that how we’ve approached people and talent in the past won’t be the best way to approach them in the future. DisruptHR is founded on the idea that ALL business leaders (and that includes you, HR!) need to be ready to take some risks, to stir the pot…in short, to DISRUPT.

* Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited and this event is specifically designed for HR, Talent pros, Tech leaders, and senior leaders at medium-large organisations. If you do not fit the criteria (e.g. you are a consultant/HR vendor) your application to attend may be rejected. Guests of partners and speakers will receive priority.

DATA PRIVACY & GDPR

DisruptHR North East's license is held by Iceni Media Inc. and your data security is taken seriously. To inform you of future events, we would like to use the information you supply during registration and you will have the option to opt-in to this as you register. You can also opt-out at any time. DisruptHR North East wouldn't be able to support good causes without its generous sponsors. In the spirit of the event and to allow the sponsors of this event to continue the conversation, your registration details may be passed to them. You can opt out of their communications at any time including during registration. You can see more about the security of your data on the Privacy Policy at The HR Gazette.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom