The Catalyst

Wed 21st April 2027
Newcastle

Exterior of The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne, the AiX Conference 2027 venue

Our 2027 venue

A national innovation centre in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.

An image of The Theatre in The Catalyst based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The image is taken at the far back right of the room, where backs of chairs can be seen, where they all face the stage.
Interior of a modern building featuring a geometric ceiling with integrated linear LED lighting strips forming angular patterns, alongside a wall of warm-toned vertical wood slats. Two large rectangular windows are set into the wooden wall, one revealing a green plant in a yellow pot. Soft, warm lighting from the LED strips highlights the architectural lines and textures.
Modern multi-story building with a curved, pill-shaped footprint featuring dark reflective glass panels and a decorative gold-toned metallic lattice forming large diamond patterns across the facade. The roofline has a distinctive sawtooth edge. The recessed ground floor reveals a sheltered walkway with angular LED lighting and a visible interior with modern white furniture. A large green tree and modern street lamps stand in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
The front entrance with 'The Catalyst' in 3D metal yellow letters on a concrete wall. 4 women are walking past the building, out of focus of the camera.
Building directory mounted on a white wall between two brushed-metal elevators. Black and wooden panels list facilities across four floors, including the Helen McArdle Atrium theatre and café on the ground floor, seminar and meeting rooms on the first floor, and offices for the National Innovation Centre for Data and Ageing on the upper floors. A wooden plaque marked "G" indicates the current level. Green leaves are blurred in the foreground.

How to get here

Easy travel, no matter where you’re from

Train

A short 7-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station

Drive

Nearby paid parking is available near the venue.

Metro

Only a 7-minute walk from St James Station

Bus

An 11-minute walk from Newcastle Haymarket Bus Station.

Bike

Secure bike storage available at our venue, The Catalyst.

Fly

A 20-minute taxi drive from Newcastle Airport.

Where to stay

Recommended hotels to have a longer stay, and explore Newcastle.

Premier Inn hotel, a 0.3-mile walk from The Catalyst

Premier Inn

0.3 miles away from venue

Sandman Signature hotel, a 0.1-mile walk from The Catalyst

Sandman Signature

0.1 miles away from venue

Hilton Tyne Bridge hotel, a 0.9-mile walk from The Catalyst

Hilton Tyne Bridge

0.9 miles away from venue

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9:00am to 4:30pm

Wednesday 21st April 2027

The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne

ONLY 13 TICKETS LEFT!

Super Early Bird

Save £60

£49

Next phase £79. Full-price ticket is £109.

Get your ticket

Secure your spot today and save £60.

9:00am to 4:30pm

Wednesday 21st April 2027

The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne

ONLY 13 TICKETS LEFT!

Super Early Bird

Save £60

£49

Next phase £79. Full-price ticket is £109.

Get your ticket

Secure your spot today and save £60.

9:00am to 4:30pm

Wednesday 21st April 2027

The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne

ONLY 13 TICKETS LEFT!

Super Early Bird

Save £60

£49

Next phase £79. Full-price ticket is £109.