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Inspired Learning
Event

18 February 2026

Opening Times

4pm - 5:30pm

Entry Fee

No

Booking Required

Yes

Venue

The Founders Bar, Stadium of Light

Please join us for this event, which is part of our Foundational Businesses Academy. It is open to all businesses, and free to come along!

This event will focus on the use of data to create profitable growth in business. We will hear from several impressive speakers from businesses across the city, as they share their expertise on the topic.

Speakers to Include:

David Bruce – Chief Business Officer, Sunderland AFC

Adam Humphries – Retail Operations Manager, Greggs

Jasper Maudsley – Managing Director, Nucleus (McDonalds)

Paula Richardson – Store Manager, Primark Sunderland

Please register your interest below.

(Max 3 tickets per business)

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