You’re Invited: CTRL North East – Gaming, Safety & Skills for the Future
📅 27–28 October 2025
📍 The Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm
💷 Free to Attend
Join us for CTRL North East, a two-day event exploring the positive power of gaming, esports, and digital safety. Whether you’re a young person passionate about gaming, an experienced gamer, or a professional looking to understand its opportunities and safeguarding practices, CTRL has something for you.
Who Should Attend?
- Day 1 (27 Oct): Young people (13+) and experienced gamers – with workshops, tournaments, and hands-on gaming activities. Professionals who can’t attend Day 2 are also welcome.
- Day 2 (28 Oct): Professionals, community workers, caregivers, educators, and anyone new to gaming/esports.
Workshops:
Day 1 – For Young People & Experienced Gamers
- Gaming & Esports: Keeping Yourself Safe + Career Impact
- Digital & Physical Safety in VR Gaming
- Cyber Investigations: Ransomware Case Study
Day 2 – For Professionals, Community & Caregivers
- Gaming & Esports: Introduction, Safety Advice & Career Benefits
- Digital & Physical Safety in VR Gaming
- Cyber Investigations: Ransomware Case Study
Activities Running Across Both Days:
🎮 Career Quest – explore career paths in gaming and beyond
🎮 Community Tournaments – test your skills in fast-paced VR and PC gaming challenges with prizes to be won
🎮 Experience the Highs & Lows of Competitive Gaming – step into the shoes of an esports player
🎮 Transferable Skills Booth – discover how gaming builds real-world skills
This is a unique opportunity to experience gaming and esports in a safe, positive environment, while gaining insights into safeguarding, digital safety, and future careers.
