The inaugural BE North East Development Conference Hosted was hosted at Newcastle's historic Civic Centre today and delved into the biggest challenges and opportunities across the region. With the support of the North East Combined Authority the agenda focused on driving investment, development and regeneration into the area.

Robbie Kalbraier, Managing Director of Tyneside Group Ltd, discussed the local economy; it's industrial strategy; the Northern Powerhouse agenda and the opportunities for built environment lead growth across the region, alongside senior leadership from the region's political spectrum and business community.