Spear-heads Connect & Collab Expo 2026

Cheryl Spears

Where businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators come together to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Middlesbrough Football Club

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Beyond our core business services, Spear-heads also runs networking events, expos and conferences designed to spark connections, share ideas and build confidence for business owners.

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The Connect &amp; Collab Expo is the ultimate networking and business growth event for the Tees Valley and beyond.This one-day expo brings together entrepreneurs, SMEs, industry leaders, and support organisations for a mix of:✅ Exhibition Stands – Meet businesses from across multiple sectors. ✅ Expert Talks – Learn from industry experts on topics such as finance, funding, AI, marketing, wellbeing, and more. ✅ Networking Opportunities – Build meaningful relationships through structured sessions and informal meetups. ✅ Knowledge Pods – Book in 1:1 time with specialists to explore tailored support for your business.Whether you’re looking to grow your network, discover new opportunities, or showcase your brand, the Connect &amp; Collab Expo is designed to help you do just that.Expert Talks 10am - PR Mastery with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottenicholsharveyandhugo/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottenicholsharveyandhugo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Charlotte Nichols</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&amp;-hugo/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&amp;-hugo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Harvey &amp; Hugo</a> 11am - Finance &amp; Funding Essentials with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-jiggins-9186759a/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-jiggins-9186759a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Craig Jiggins</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/trusted-business-partner/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/trusted-business-partner/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TBP - Trusted Business Partner</a> 1 pm - Websites &amp; SEO with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjrsaunders/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjrsaunders/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jonathan Saunders</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/colewood-digital/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/colewood-digital/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colewood Digital</a>2pm AI &amp; Software Tools with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-green-nexus/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-green-nexus/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christian Green</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-nexus-digital/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-nexus-digital/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Nexus</a>Spotlight Keynote Speaker - Ian Kinnery - Between 1pm - 2pm - Legends LoungeFew have a track record for growing businesses like Ian, a European Business Coach of the Year winner with over three decades of experience starting and scaling his own businesses. He has spent the past 21 years helping leaders and founders grow themselves and their organisations, with highly customised coaching solutions that guarantee results.Ian's keynote address will show business leaders how to remove the bottleneck in order to unlock serious growth.---------------------Knowledge Pods (booking required)Finance &amp; Funding – Sharon Braithwaite - Barclays Eagle LabsLaw &amp; Legislation - Helen Lyne - Pneuma LegalAccountancy – Bev Goodall - Abacus BeanBusiness Strategy – John Forth - IS THIS YOU?Marketing Strategy - Helen Stewart - Colewood Digital For more information and booking details, please contact Lynsey on: events@eleven87.co.uk

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