Laid-back afternoon of relationship building, hosted by TAPinto®. Bringing together professionals from all sectors in the North East!

TAPinto® Final Fridays is our, in-person relationship-building forum for senior people across business and the public/third sector to meet consistently, get to know each other properly, and surface collaboration opportunities over time — without the usual “room full of pitches” energy.

What TAPinto® Final Fridays is-

A monthly, curated networking event designed to build long-term professional relationships.

Relaxed, structured, and community-led: you’ll get meaningful conversation time and a clear agenda.

Not a sales pitching event: presentations are for insight, updates, learning, and visibility — not hard selling.

When: 2pm–4pm- Friday 25th Spet 2026

Where: 3SIXTY - Newcastle

Duration: 2 hours total (2pm–4pm)

Who should attend

- Businesses- Education organisations- Charities / CICs / social enterprises- Public bodies- Government departments

Best-fit attendees are:

- Owners / founders- Senior managers- Directors- Decision makers (people who can actually initiate partnerships, procurement conversations, pilots, referrals, or community programmes)

What the format is

1. Registration- Arrive, sign in, quick orientation.

2. General networking- Initial mingling and introductions; warm, low-pressure.

3. Welcome and update by TAPinto®/Partner host- Short scene-setting: what’s happening in the community, key updates, upcoming opportunities.

4. Charity presentation (15–20 mins) - A featured charity shares their mission, current priorities, and how others can support Business Beats Cancer.

5. Host venue presentation (15–20 mins) - Venue highlights what they offer and why they’re hosting; helps attendees understand the space and potential partnership angles.

6. User presentation (15–20 mins) - Sarah Jane Phelps - Practically Positive In Every way

7. User presentation (15–20 mins) - Paul Lancaster - Platform | UK Start up & Scale up Week

8. General networking- Return to conversation with fresh context from the talks; this is where collaborations tend to form.

What to expect as an attendee-

A friendly, calm room where people are there to connect properly, not “spray and pray” business cards.

High-signal conversations because the audience skews senior and cross-sector.

A community feel: you’ll see familiar faces month-to-month, which is the whole point (trust compounds).

Practical takeaways from the presentations (ideas, contacts, introductions, partnership routes).

Introductions that matter: it’s a strong environment for warm referrals and multi-party collaborations.

Reach beyond the event: You have the option to take part in a piece to camera interview that will be shared on social media and a copy provided to your self, if you would like to participate please complete the media release form here https://forms.gle/iXJsi2gzH3EdBskY6

🎫 Limited Spaces Available - Book Now!

TAPinto® Brand Overview

The Core Idea

TAPinto® is not a single product, platform, or service. It’s the overarching brand people choose when they want to connect, be discovered, build trust, and turn relationships into outcomes.

Think “Google” as a mental model: the customer doesn’t ask for a feature list. They ask, what do I want to Google? With TAPinto®, the question becomes: What do you want to TAPinto®?

Built on one principle — “You first. Then the tool.” — TAPinto® adapts to the person or organisation using it. It learns what matters to you, then shapes the experience around your identity, your goals, and your context.

What Is TAPinto®?

TAPinto® is an encompassing connection brand — a trusted umbrella that holds multiple standalone products/features/services, each designed for a specific job.

Each product/feature/service can be marketed independently, with its own landing page, message, and audience. But the experience stays joined-up: one identity, one account, one dashboard — managed through the Totally Adaptable Platform (TAP).

You own your data. You control what you share. You build a network you can actually use.

More on TAPinto® HERE

If you would like to present at a future event let's chat, book a meeting here https://tapinto.me/bernard-sparkes

Would your venue like to host a future event let's chat, book a meeting here https://tapinto.me/bernard-sparkes

TAPinto® Final Fridays — Basic Event Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Presenters)1. Acceptance of these terms

By registering for, attending, speaking at, exhibiting at, or otherwise participating in a TAPinto® Final Fridays event (the ‘Event’), you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

2. Eligibility and account requirement

The Event is open to individuals aged 18+.

All attendees and presenters must have a FREE TAPinto® account and a published ME Profile before entry and/or participation.

If you do not yet have a TAPinto® account, you can register for free at https://tapinto.me/.

3. Registration, tickets, and entry

Registration is personal to you and may

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