Agenda
Joining us for Access:Given on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at the Catalyst Building in Newcastle? Here’s what to expect from the big day. Speakers will be announced in the new few weeks.
Access:Given 2026 Agenda
9:00–10:00 — Doors Open, Teas and Coffees and Exhibition Space
10:00–10:10 — Opening Remarks
10:10–10:30 — Lightning Talks #1–2
10:30–11:15 — Talk #1
11:15–11:40 — Coffee Break
11:40–12:25 — Talk #2
12:25–1:25 — Lunch Break
1:25–1:35 — Lightning Talk #3
1:35–2:25 — Panel Discussion
2:25–2:40 — Afternoon Break
2:40–3:25 — Talk #3
3:25–4:10 — Keynote Talk
4:10–4:20 — Closing Remarks
Event end: 4:20 pm
About the venue
Theatre (Ground Floor), Catalyst Building, Newcastle Helix, Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG
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Parking:
Newcastle Helix Garage, Corporation St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TF
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Nearest Metro Stations:
- St James Station, Gallowgate (Local trains on the yellow line from Coast via Wallsend) – approx. 7 min walk
- Central Station (All other lines) – approx. 10 min walk
Our Sensory Room
All attendees, speakers and sponsors will have access to our sensory room on the day.
Located upstairs, the Derwent Room is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the event.
We will have water, books and fidget toys in this room.
It’s important to us that this remains a quiet space, so please don’t use it as a place to take phone calls or network. There’s loads of places to do that in the downstairs of the building.
