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Kani selected for VentureFest Innovation showcase

23rd February 2022

Press & Media

Kani have been named as one of the most innovative companies in the region, and selected to take part in the innovation showcase, at VentureFest this year.

 

What is VentureFest

“VentureFest North East is a leading innovation conference designed to help North East entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs grow their business through connections, inspiring speakers and practical workshops.

The event will take place on Wednesday 30th March and Thursday 31st March 2022 and is set to be the most accessible VentureFest North East yet.

Day One will include a programme of keynotes, exhibition, live Innovation Challenges and networking all taking place in-person at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle on 30th March with some elements being streamed. Day Two on 31st March will all be fully online and will be a programme of online workshops and challenges.

VentureFest North East has a track-record of delivering a high-profile celebration of innovation to 850 delegates. Following the successful delivery of a fully online event in 2021, we’re bringing together everything we’ve learned to deliver a hybrid event with the scale and ambition our delegates have come to expect.

The programme will see the return of audience favourites, including the Innovation ShowcaseNorth East Innovation Awards and Innovation Challenge, bringing the business community back together with inspirational insight and opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn.”

The Innovation Showcase shines a light on innovative businesses across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham.

Melissa Beckett, Kani’s Chief Marketing Officer said “the team are delighted to be recognised and invited to be part of the innovation Showcase. To be selected alongside so many brilliant and truly innovative North East companies is really special. It’s an important event for growing businesses and Entrepreneurs in the region – and even better that it’s in our home city! We look forward to seeing new and old faces there.”

 

Meet the other innovators

Take a look at the innovative businesses invited to take part in the Innovation showcase