Name: IMPACT: Cultural Heritage & Tourism - Driving Regional Growth
Start: 2025-12-12T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-12T11:00:00+00:00
Location: SIX Rooftop at BALTIC

IMPACT: Cultural Heritage & Tourism - Driving Regional Growth

Discover how the North East’s rich heritage can inspire tourism, boost creativity, and drive sustainable economic growth across the region.
About this Event

The BUSINESSiQ Impact campaign continues its mission to spark meaningful conversations and drive positive change across the North East business community.

Join us for the next event in the Impact series, Cultural Heritage & Tourism, as we explore how the region’s rich history and vibrant culture can be harnessed to drive tourism, creativity and economic growth.

From celebrating our heritage to developing sustainable visitor experiences, cultural identity plays a key role in shaping the future of the North East. This event will bring together business leaders, cultural organisations and tourism professionals to look at how working together, particularly with the corporate sector, can open new opportunities and help the region thrive on both a national and international stage.

The event takes place at SIX Rooftop Restaurant at the Baltic, an inspiring setting overlooking the River Tyne and one of the region’s most iconic landmarks.

Whether you work in tourism, the creative industries or simply have a passion for the North East’s cultural landscape, this is your chance to join the conversation.

There will also be time to network and build valuable connections before and after the discussion.

9:00 Arrival for breakfast and networking

9:30 Introduction from Graham Easterlow, Baltic Director of Development and Enterprise and Greg Lambert, SIX Director of Food.

9:40 Discussion with Impact partners, including questions from the audience (Host: Mike Hughes)

11:00 Close

As part of registering for this event, you will have the opportunity to submit 2 questions, which Mike will endeavour to incorporate into the discussion.

Important information:

Parking is available at the Baltic (NE8 3BA)
Upon arrival, please sign in at the main reception.
Tea and coffee will be available.
Breakfast will be provided.
Attendees will receive a 10% discount at the Baltic Shop (shop.balticmill.com) on the day of the event.

The Northern Echo's Impact campaign is designed to highlight and drive economic, social, and environmental change across the North East, helping to build a region where businesses thrive, communities are empowered, and sustainability, innovation and inclusivity are at the core of growth, leaving a lasting impact for future generations.