TechTides Youth
A day run by young people, for young people aged 16 to 21. Tech, ideas, good company and lunch on us.
📅 Monday 23 November 2026
🕘 Doors 9:15am, programme 10am to 2pm
📍 Foyle Theatre, North West Regional College, Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry
🎟 Free, with lunch included
This day is for 16 to 21 year olds living in the North West. You don't need to be in school or college, and you don't need to know anything about tech to come along. Young people are running the day too, from hosting the stage to interviewing our guests.
What's on
Fireside chats with young founders building real things, sharing how they got started and what they'd do differently
Tech for Good finalists on stage
A Showcase Zone to explore
What's On Next: Build Days, meet ups and ways to stay involved after the day
Networking and lunch
Two ways to join us
Come along. Choose the "Attend" ticket, turn up, listen, ask questions and meet people. No need to compete in the competition.
Bring an idea. Spotted a real problem that AI or technology could help fix? Enter the Tech for Good challenge through Idea Drop by Thursday 12 November at 4pm. All we need is four short answers and a 90-second video, and your phone camera is grand. No coding and no finished product, just the idea you want to tackle. Enter on your own or with a team, then choose the "Enter an idea + attend" ticket.
Submit your idea through Idea Drop (the only place entries are accepted): https://techtides-youth-event.vercel.app
£2,500 in prizes, sponsored by NWRC
£1,500 for the winner and £500 each for two runners-up. Finalists are picked from their videos and answer a few questions on stage on the day, so you'll need to be there to win.
Getting here
Foyle Theatre, NWRC Strand Road, with doors open from 9:15am. Let us know about any access or dietary needs when you register.
Good to know
Every registration is checked by our team, so you'll get a confirmation email once you're approved. We'll have a list at the door.
Shaped by the TechTides Youth Committee. Event Director: Jennifer Neff. Sponsored by North West Regional College. Supported by Hightop Hub.