Future Leaders Programme: Bitesize session 2

North East Chamber of Commerce Future Leaders Programme

We are delighted to launch the North East Chamber of Commerce Future Leaders Programme, delivered in partnership with Gateshead College and supported by two of the region’s Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIP). This new initiative is designed to help early-career professionals build confidence, communication skills and professional presence, while growing their regional networks.

Across 2026, participants are able to take part in three high-profile bitesize networking sessions and three full-day workshops, all focused on the skills employers tell us matter most in the modern workplace, from communication and personal impact to emotional intelligence and leadership.

Event 2: Peer mentoring, strategic networking & public speaking

Date: Friday 24 April 2026

A follow-up full-day workshop on 22 May will allow a smaller group to explore these themes in more depth, with practical tools they can take straight back to the workplace. Places in the workshop will be limited.

AGENDA

09:30 Registration & Networking - Informal peer connections

10:00 Keynote: The art of networking

10:45 Break

11:00 Workshop: Peer mentoring and public speaking

12:15 Group reflection and action planning

12:45 Lunch & Networking

SAVE THE DATE:

Full day workshop 2: 22 May (09:30 - 16:00)

Bitesize networking event 3: Emotional Intelligence for Future Leaders and Authentic Connections - 23 June (09:30-13:30)

Full day workshop 3: 21 July (09:30 - 16:00)

The programme can be found here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/792900373/

What do I wear to a Chamber event: We don’t have a dress code, but we suggest dressing as if meeting new clients. Your comfort is key.

Behaviour and conduct: our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet, where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.