The first day kicked off with an exclusive launch event for Sunderland Business Partnership members. This was followed by a panel discussion exploring the North Economy. Speakers included Mauricio Armellini from The Bank of England, John McCabe from the North East Chamber of Commerce, Martin McTague from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Henry Kippin from the North East Combined Authority.
In the afternoon there was a session led by North East Screen outlining the opportunities for businesses across the region to become involved in the exciting world of film and TV.