Where a great talk turns into real business opportunities
A curated business event designed for founders who are serious about growth, connection and being known for what they do.
Speaker Experiences
Your talk is the beginning of your influence. Not the end of it.
Fresh talks only. We ask every speaker to deliver a talk they have never given anywhere else, with something tangible the audience can do or take away.
We've done the research: audiences are tired of the same recycled keynotes, and event goers lean in hard for sharp thinking they can't get anywhere else.
A higher bar, and a much higher return on your investment on stage
The conversations come to you. The Edge has a ninety-minute lunch, structured connection time through the day and an audience primed to follow up on what they heard.
Which is why there is no selling from stage. You genuinely will not need it.
Friends with Benefits. (We know what it sounds like. We used it on purpose.) You'll find our speakers at the tables, not behind a curtain.
You eat with everyone, talk with everyone and take the follow-up questions your talk creates. That is the exact moment speaking turns into business.
A donut walks into a room already deciding who is useful. Closes the circle. Talks for nine minutes about their podcast. Never asks your name.
A croissant walks in open. Curious. Talks to the person standing on their own. Makes the introduction when two people should know each other.
We curate the Edge so it is wall-to-wall croissants. Attendees, sponsors and speakers alike.
Which means there is no us and them here. No speaker tables. No celebrity cameos with lanyards. Everyone is together all day so they can connect, collaborate and build community. The entire experience is baked in around that.
Yes, baked in. The puns come free with the pastry.
Why this matters to you: a room full of croissants is a room that listens properly, follows up and refers. Donut-free audiences are simply better business.
The Edge audience is established founders and business owners actively investing in their growth and visibility. Decision makers.
People who buy, collaborate, refer and open doors. Every person is here for a reason, and we personally curate the audience ourselves by attending events you've probably never heard of to find these people, meaning more fresh eyes on your business.
You are not speaking to seat-fillers. You are speaking to and having lunch and coffee with your next clients, collaborators and referral partners.
A TEDx-style theatre in the heart of Newcastle's innovation district
The Catalyst sits in the Helix, surrounded by cutting-edge science, enterprise and forward-thinking business.
You deliver from a purpose-built stage with tiered seating, professional AV and an atmosphere that is intimate but elevated.
Built for high-impact delivery and the moments people quote back at you months later. Nothing like a hotel conference suite with a projector on a trolley.
And you share the bill with speakers who embody what they teach, headlined by Andrew and Pete.
Designed to Leave With Your Name in More Mouths
When we designed the Edge Experience, we knew one thing: toilet queue networking conversations suck. We know that because we've been in far too many. From our research, most attendees come to events to meet people, so we made it (almost) the entire point.
We built in a 90 minute lunch break and intentionally longer breaks, with fewer speakers. We did this to give everyone at the Edge the best chance of creating more opportunities for connection, collaboration and community building.
Your positioning starts before you speak.
And keeps working after you finish.
Introductions and visibility across The Edge's combined audience with our speakers and partners of hundreds of thousands across social media, email, podcasts and live platforms.
Plus The Edge Network's free monthly online get-togethers. The people at the Edge Experience know you before you walk in.
Your talk, presence in the venue all day, and structured connection that walks the right people straight to you.
Content, footage and ongoing visibility inside The Edge ecosystem, long after the event finishes.
The Edge is not a one-day event. It is an ecosystem.
Speakers and attendees sit at the centre of it.
This is the highest level of positioning within The Edge.
For businesses who want to be at the centre of the room, not watching from the sidelines.
You're not just speaking. You're leading conversations, building relationships and positioning yourself at the centre and the finale of the whole experience.
What This Gives You
A 30-minute speaking opportunity that positions you as a leading voice in the room.
Your message doesn’t end on stage. It continues through the conversations that happen throughout the day.
Positioning & Stage
Positioned as a key partner of The Edge Newcastle
Opportunity to share your message and brand with the full room.
In-Room Presence
Premium exhibition space in the main networking area
1 VIP ticket for the Main Event Partner
7 Standard tickets for guests
Ability to invite clients, collaborators, or team into the room
Direct access to attendees throughout the day for conversations, connection, and opportunities
Inclusion in structured networking and conversations
Visibility & Content
Main Partner positioning across event marketing and social media
Dedicated email features to The Edge audience
Logo and brand visibility across event materials
2-page A5 advert in the event brochure
Raw footage of your talk and 3 speaker action shots
Content opportunities before, during, and after the event to extend your visibility beyond the room
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags, placing your brand directly in attendees’ hands
Logo on event screens and printed materials.
The VIP Dinner is an intimate, invite-only evening designed for meaningful connection and relaxed conversation, with no schedule breathing down anyone's neck.
For businesses who want to build through depth, not volume.
You're not just at the table. You're the voice welcoming everyone to it.
What This Gives You
A 20-Minute speaking opportunity at the VIP Dinner, positioning you as a trusted voice in a more intimate setting.
Direct access to a curated group of speakers, sponsors, and high-level attendees.
Positioning & Speaking
Positioned as the VIP Dinner Partner of The Edge Newcastle
Opportunity to welcome guests and share your message in a more intimate setting
In-Room Experience
2 VIP tickets to the main event
Access to the full VIP Dinner experience
Exhibition space at the main event (4ft trestle table, cloth, and space for a roller banner)
Banner placement at the VIP Dinner venue
Opportunity to style or brand the dinner tables and chairs.
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Visibility & Content
Dedicated social media and email features across The Edge platforms
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Full-page A5 advert in the event brochure
Inclusion in event photography, content, and post-event highlights
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
The VIP Dinner is an intimate, invite-only evening designed for meaningful connection and relaxed conversation, with no schedule breathing down anyone's neck.
For businesses who want to build through depth, not volume.
You're not just at the table. You're the voice welcoming everyone to it.
What This Gives You
A 10-Minute speaking opportunity on the main stage. Ongoing visibility throughout the day at natural connection points.
Positioning your brand alongside moments where conversations happen and relationships build.
A subtle but powerful presence that keeps you front of mind.
Brand Positioning
Positioned as the Refreshments & Lunch Partner of The Edge Newcastle
Brand visibility at all refreshment stations and lunch areas
Opportunity to include branded elements such as banners, signage & napkins
In-Room Experience
Exhibition space in the main networking area
Direct access to attendees throughout the day for conversations and connection
Inclusion in structured networking and conversations
Visibility & Content
Mention across event marketing and social media
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Half-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Post-event visibility within The Edge ecosystem
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
Sponsor Experiences
Where the right event turns visibility into real business
A curated business event designed for founders who are serious about growth, connection and being known for what they do.
Your positioning starts before the doors open. And keeps working after they close.
The people at the Edge Experience know your brand before the doors open.
Your presence in the venue all day, and structured connection that walks the right people straight to you.
Sponsors and attendees sit at the centre of it.
This is your brand in their hands, all day. Everybody uses the notebook.
You’re not just seen. You’re part of the experience, from the first note to the final takeaway.
For businesses who want tangible visibility that goes home with attendees and sits on their desk for months.
What This Gives You
Ongoing visibility throughout the entire event as attendees use your branded notebook.
Association with ideas, insights, and action as people capture what matters most.
A physical brand presence that continues beyond the event, long after the day ends.
Brand Positioning
Your branding on the official event notebooks provided to 100+ attendees
Positioned as the exclusive Notebook Partner of The Edge Newcastle
Visibility & Content
Mention across event marketing and social media
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Half-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Post-event visibility within The Edge ecosystem
In-Room Experience
1 Standard ticket to the main event
Opportunity to connect with attendees throughout the day
Inclusion in structured networking and conversations
***NOTE: We will provide the printed notebooks - you just supply the artwork.
Your brand seen throughout the entire venue. Not flashy. Just everywhere.
For businesses who want consistent, visible presence in every conversation, interaction and photo of the day.
You're not just part of the experience. You're seen everywhere it happens. Around everyone's neck, to be precise.
What This Gives You
Continuous brand visibility as attendees wear your branded lanyard throughout the event.
A simple but powerful way to stay visible without needing the stage.
Brand Positioning
Your branding on all event lanyards worn by 100+ attendees
Positioned as the exclusive Lanyard Partner of The Edge Newcastle
In-Room Experience
1 standard ticket to the main event
Opportunity to connect with attendees throughout the day
Inclusion in structured networking and conversations
Your logo or branding printed on 100+ lanyards & name badges
Visibility & Content
Mention across event marketing and social media
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Half-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Post-event visibility within The Edge ecosystem
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
**NOTE: We provide the lanyards and name badges - you just supply the artwork.
This is your brand leaving the event with every attendee, then turning up on trains and in supermarkets for years afterwards. Our favourite bit.
For businesses who want visibility that extends well beyond the event.
Bags get reused. So does your logo.
What This Give You
Your brand carried by every attendee throughout the event and beyond.
Continued visibility after the event as bags are reused and seen again.
A simple way to stay present without needing to be on stage.
Brand Positioning
Your logo featured on 100+ official event swag bags
Positioned as the exclusive Swag Bag Partner of The Edge Newcastle
In-Room Experience
1 standard ticket to the main event
Opportunity to connect with attendees throughout the day
Inclusion in structured networking and conversations
Visibility & Content
Mention across event marketing and social media
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Half-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Post-event visibility within The Edge ecosystem
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
***NOTE: We provide the bags - you just supply the artwork.
For businesses who want to experience The Edge together, whether that's your team, collaborators or clients.
Because the real value isn't just what you learn. It's what happens when you experience it together.
And the debrief on the way home is worth the ticket on its own.
What This Gives You
A shared experience that strengthens relationships, alignment, and momentum.
The opportunity to bring key people into the same conversations, ideas, and environment.
A more powerful return from the day through collective insight and action.
Access
8 Standard tickets to The Edge Newcastle
Full access to all talks, panels, and networking sessions
Experience
A full day designed for connection, collaboration, and business growth
Opportunities to build relationships with other business owners in the room
Space to reflect, discuss, and implement ideas together throughout the day
Visibility & Opportunity
Opportunity to build connections, collaborations, and referrals
Access to a room of business owners actively investing in growth
Brand your seats
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags, placing your brand directly in attendees’ hands
For businesses supporting people to pause, reset, and perform at their best, whether through wellbeing, nervous system support, breathwork, meditation, or burnout prevention.
This is where attendees step out of the intensity, regulate, and return to the room more focused, more present, and ready to take action.
What This Give You
Positioning your brand at one of the most thoughtful and impactful touchpoints of the event.
Association with clarity, wellbeing, and sustainable performance.
A meaningful way to support attendees beyond strategy, by supporting how they feel and show up.
Brand Positioning & Space
Exclusive branding of the Stillness Space
A dedicated private room within the venue designed for rest and reset
Opportunity to create a calm, aligned environment that reflects your brand
Banner placement and promotional materials within the space
Advert featured on The Edge venue map
In-Room Experience
Opportunity to connect with attendees who engage with the Stillness Space throughout the day
Positioned within a dedicated area designed for rest, reset, and meaningful interaction
Visibility & Content
Mention across event marketing and social media
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Quarter-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Post-event visibility within The Edge ecosystem
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
Be the brand seen first. Literally the front cover.
For businesses who want strong, visible positioning from the moment attendees pick up the event materials.
Your brand doesn't just sit inside the brochure. It's on the front of it.
What This Give You
Prime positioning at one of the most visible and lasting touchpoints of the event.
Association with a premium, professionally curated event experience.
A physical brand presence that attendees return to throughout the day and beyond.
Brand Positioning
Your company logo featured on the front cover of the event brochure
Quarter-page A5 advert inside the event brochure
The brochure is used by attendees throughout the day and often taken home
Dedicated exhibition space in the main networking area
4ft trestle table with cloth
Space for a roller banner
Positioned within the flow of the event where conversations naturally happen
In-Room Presence
Visibility through a key attendee resource used across the entire event
Your brand positioned at a touchpoint every attendee interacts with
Visibility & Content
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Dedicated social media and email mentions across The Edge platforms
Inclusion in post-event content, highlights, and follow-up communication
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
For businesses who want direct conversations, real visibility and the chance to turn connections into clients, collaborators and referrals.
This is where your brand moves from passive exposure to actual conversation. And because nobody sells from our stage, attendees arrive at your stand open, not braced.
Costs less than a fortnight of LinkedIn ads, but with better conversations.
What This Give You
A dedicated space to showcase your business and have meaningful conversations throughout the day.
Direct access to a room of business owners actively investing in growth.
The opportunity to build relationships that lead to real opportunities.
Brand Positioning
Dedicated exhibition space in the main networking area
4ft trestle table with cloth
Space for a roller banner
Positioned within the flow of the event where conversations naturally happen
In-Room Presence
Opportunity to speak directly with attendees throughout the day
Positioned within a room designed for connection and collaboration
Visibility & Content
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Quarter-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Dedicated social media and email mentions across The Edge platforms
Opportunity to be featured within The Edge community ecosystem
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
Put your work directly into the hands of the right people. All one hundred of them, before the first coffee refill.
For authors and experts who want their ideas experienced, not just seen.
This is about getting your book into the right hands, and into the conversations that follow it home.
What This Gives You
Direct exposure to a curated audience of business owners.
The opportunity for your ideas to be read, shared, and talked about beyond the event.
A simple but powerful way to build visibility and credibility.
Brand Positioning
One copy of your book included in every delegate bag (100+ attendees)
Your work placed directly into the hands of every attendee
In-Room Presence
Your book becomes part of the attendee experience from the moment they arrive
Ongoing visibility as attendees engage with and take your book home
Visibility & Content
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Quarter-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Dedicated social media and email mentions across The Edge platforms
Opportunity to be featured within The Edge community ecosystem
For businesses who want simple, consistent presence throughout the event.
Your brand becomes part of the thing attendees use all day and take home after. For the price of a decent lunch out.
What This Gives You
Visibility within a key resource used by every attendee.
A simple way to increase awareness and recognition with the right audience.
Ongoing exposure throughout the event and beyond.
Brand Positioning
Quarter-page advert in the A5 event brochure
Your brand featured within a resource attendees use throughout the day
In-Room Presence
Visibility within a key touchpoint every attendee interacts with
Ongoing exposure as attendees reference and revisit the brochure
Visibility & Content
Logo on event screens and printed materials
Dedicated social media and email mentions across The Edge platforms
Inclusion in post-event content, highlights, and follow-up communication
Opportunity to be featured within The Edge community ecosystem
Opportunity to include a branded gift, offer, or resource in delegate bags
Get your brand into every attendee's hands.
For businesses who want a simple, direct way to be seen, remembered and taken home.
Your offer doesn't just get noticed. It gets picked up, kept and acted on.
What This Gives You
Direct access to every attendee through a physical brand touchpoint.
A simple way to increase visibility and drive action.
The opportunity to stay front of mind beyond the event.
Brand Positioning
Your product, sample, or offer included in delegate bags (100+ attendees)
Your brand placed directly into the hands of every attendee
In-Room Presence
Your brand becomes part of the attendee experience from the moment they arrive
Ongoing visibility as attendees engage with and take your item home
Visibility & Content
Opportunity to be featured within The Edge community ecosystem
Ready to be part of the Edge Experience?
If you're ready to bring your croissant energy to the Edge, we'd love to hear from you!
Not sure which opportunity is right for you?
Tell us your goals and where you want to be seen at the Edge Experience, and we'll point you in the right direction.
If you have any ideas for how you'd like to partner with us that haven't been listed here, we're always open to aligned, creative collaborations (the more creative the better!)
Gina and Kay xx