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Entrepreneurs Panel

Steve Purdham
Jeremy Roberts
Tony Caldeira
Julie Meyer
Michael Oliver
Charlie Mullins
Jennie Johnson
David Pollock
Richard O'Sullivan
Brian Hay
Laura Tenison
Debbie Pierce

Quayside Exchange

Address:
Wylam Wharf Low Street
Sunderland SR1 2AX
United Kingdom
Phone: 01915144574
Fax: 01915654697
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The Quayside Exchange - the region's leading conference centre offers a unique combination of immense history and architecture with modern conference and meeting facilities.

Located on Wylam Wharf, close to Sunderland's city centre and overlooking the impressive waterfront. The grade II listed building has been the subject of a £4.7 million complete restoration upgrade programme.

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