The Whole Point NE presents: Four Rooms - Four Ways to Grow Your Business
In partnership with Hays Travel and sponsored by Lloyds. An invitation-only event for high-growth women-led businesses across the North East
The Whole Point Newcastle presents: Four Rooms - Four Ways to Grow Your Business
In partnership with Hays Travel Sponsored by Lloyds
Join us for a morning of insight, connection and practical advice designed specifically for ambitious women business leaders looking to grow and scale their businesses.
We’re delighted to welcome Dame Irene Hays, who will share her experience of building one of the UK’s most successful private companies, Hays Travel, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, resilience and growth along the way.
Four rooms. Four growth conversations.
Following Dame Irene’s keynote, you’ll rotate through four expert-led panel sessions focused on the areas that matter most when scaling a business:
- People & Culture - Building the right team, leadership and culture for growth.
- Finance & Funding - Accessing finance, understanding your numbers and funding future ambitions.
- Marketing, Business Development & Sales - Creating visibility, winning customers and building a stronger pipeline.
- Operations - Putting the systems and processes in place that enable sustainable growth.
Each session is designed to be interactive, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and learn directly from expert panellists and fellow business leaders.
Help shape the conversation!
We’re inviting attendees to submit questions in advance via the registration form, helping our expert panels focus on the challenges and opportunities that matter most to you and your business.
Agenda
9:00am – Arrival, refreshments and networking 9:30am – Welcome and keynote from Dame Irene Hays 9:45am – Introduction from Deborah Leeves, Chair of The Whole Point Newcastle 10:00am – Four Rooms speed panel sessions 11:45am – Close
This is not a traditional networking event.
It’s a carefully curated opportunity to connect with other ambitious women-led businesses, hear from experienced leaders and leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives and valuable connections that can help drive your business forward.
Places are limited and available by invitation only.
We hope you can join us.
Photography: Please note that photos and videos will be taken at this event. By attending, you give your consent for your image to be used for promotional purposes by The Whole Point and other event partners.
If you wish to attend but do not wish to be recorded, please email us at hello@thewholepoint.co.uk
Getting there
Thank you to Hays Travel for hosting us at their Head Office in Sunderland: Gilbridge House, Keel Square, Sunderland, SR1 3LH
If you’re driving, the nearest car park is Bridges Car Park, Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ (less than a 5-minute walk).
To book, click the link below.
| Date | 9:00am on 23 Oct 2026 to 11:45am on 23 Oct 2026 |
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| Venue | Hays Travel Sunderland, Gilbridge House, Keel Square, Sunderland, SR1 3LH |
| Cost | Free - click the link below to book |
| URL | Find More Information Here |