Overview

Newcastle Helix Networking event with lunch, lego and Huddle Headlines at Natwest Accelerator.

Date: Wed 8th July 2026

Time: 1200-1330

Location: Natwest Accelerator, The Lumen, Newcastle Helix

What?

July elements - Coffee and drinks, Lego avatars, Huddle Headlines, enjoying the space at Natwest Accelerator, plus a lunch buffet from Newcastle University Hospitality & Commercial Services

Who?

People working and studying on the Newcastle Helix site, alongside the wider North East business community. As Helix’s Director of Engagement Charlie Charlton says “We’ll give you new contacts, fresh ideas, and a full plate.”

Things to do?

· Enjoy a tasty lunch

· Play with LEGO bricks and build a mini-version of yourself.

· Huddle Headlines – live North East business and community news headlines

. Meet people from across the Helix community and North East

How much?

For you? Nothing - it’s on the house!

Anything else?

You can have a tour of the Innovation District after Helix Huddle. Between 1330 and 1415, the Director of Engagement for Newcastle Helix and North East advocate – Charlie Charlton – will take a group around the site’s various buildings, exploring the stories of the businesses, academics, public sector and wider community who bring Helix to life. Places on each Helix Huddle tour are limited to 15 people. To reserve your place email events@newcastlehelix.com