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Read the full report from our latest Dynamo Leadership Forum on Shaping Tomorrow’s AI Landscape and share your thoughts on the recommendations in the comments below! 🤖💬 We recently brought together over 40 leaders from across the tech sector to explore the future of AI – discussing key topics like AI regulation, workplace integration, and skills development. The goal? To gather insights that foster knowledge sharing and help shape policies for the future... To read the full report, simply visit: https://buff.ly/3YOtsN1 This work was put together by Dynamo, with thanks to the collective input from individuals across the following organisations, whose contributions were invaluable: Accenture | Accordant Solutions Ltd. | Apexon | BJSS | Bulien | Collingwood Business Solutions Limited | Cosmo Digital Solutions | CGI | Durham County Council | Durham University | Gateshead College | Hicomply | HM Revenue & Customs | Jumping Rivers Ltd | Land Digital | Layers Studio | Leighton | Muckle LLP | B Corp™ | Newcastle City Council | NHS Business Services Authority | Nomad Digital | North Eastern ICT Partnership | Northumbria University | QGEMS Limited | Stable State | St Oswald's Hospice | Sunderland City Council | tombola | Ward Hadaway | Waterstons | Weightmans | Wubbleyou | Xplor Technologies #AI #Tech #Business

Only ONE WEEK to go until the sold-out Dynamites Awards 2024! 🧨 Now in the eleventh year, the Dynamites are the North East’s most highly anticipated IT and Tech awards... 🏆 Every year, our not-for-profit mission is supported by various sponsors who enable us to deliver the awards, and this year is no exception! ❤️ A huge thanks to all the 2024 contributors: 🙏 Dynamites Headline Sponsor: Nigel Wright Group 🙏 Best Use of Data: Oliver Wyman 🙏 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Gateshead College 🙏 Growth Explosion: LDC 🙏 International Success: Invest Newcastle 🙏 North East Tech Startup: North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) 🙏 Project Excellence: Neptune North 🙏 Remarkable Innovation (Large): Greggs 🙏 Remarkable Innovation (SME): Greggs 🙏 Sustainability in Tech: Sage 🙏 Tech Champion: Nigel Wright Group 🙏 Tech for Good: tombola Since 2014: 🎟️ 4282 attendees have celebrated the tech sector with us 💼 123 companies or individuals are the proud holders of the cherished Dynamites trophy ⚖️ Over 882 nominations have been considered by the judges Thursday 21st November 2024 is expected to be the biggest tech sector awards celebration to date! Find out more about all this year's finalists by visiting: https://buff.ly/3Y8qp35 #Dynamites24 #TechAwards #Community

The Dynamites Remarkable Innovation Award (Large), sponsored by Greggs, celebrates large-scale organisations developing highly innovative and scalable products and services... 🚀 Congratulations to all the shortlisted organisations: ✨ iamproperty ✨ London North Eastern Railway (LNER) ✨ Sage Find out more about all the finalists by visiting: https://buff.ly/3Y8qp35 #Dynamites24 #Innovation #Tech

The 'Project Excellence' Award at Dynamites 2024, sponsored by Neptune North, recognises projects that have significantly impacted the tech sector through innovative solutions... 📊 We welcomed nominations from all sectors, including collaborative projects, here are the shortlisted initiatives: ⭐ CREATE - The Metaverse Project (Newcastle College) ⭐ PANDAS-V® Overhead Line and Pantograph Monitoring Solution (Transmission Dynamics) ⭐ Self-Healing Network Brings the Focus Back to the Customer (Forfusion Ltd & Newcastle Building Society) ⭐ The DWP Garage Whitemail (Accenture & Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)) Find out more about all the finalists by visiting: https://buff.ly/3Y8qp35 #Dynamites24 #Projects #Tech

It’s not long until Dynamites 2024! 🧨 Check out the shortlisted organisations for the Remarkable Innovation (SME) Award, kindly sponsored by Greggs 👇 💡 Kinewell Energy 💡 Swarm Hub: One Virtual Power Plant 💡 Transmission Dynamics This award celebrates SMEs that are creating products and services with outstanding innovation and scalability. Find out more about all the finalists by visiting: https://buff.ly/3Y8qp35 #Dynamites24 #Innovation #Tech

Our Dynamo Dynamites Awards ‘Tech Champion’ category recognises an individual who goes above and beyond their role to benefit the North East of England tech sector... 🌟 Congratulations to this year's shortlisted individuals: 🏆 Charlie Hoult of Opencast | B Corp™ 🏆 Hamish Rutherford of floe 🏆 Jo York of Ignite 🏆 Lee Gilmore of Leighton 🏆 Mark Renney of Wubbleyou Find out more about all the finalists by visiting 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6n42ziD This category is proudly sponsored by our Dynamites headline sponsor, Nigel Wright Group. #Dynamites24 #Tech #Champions

If an evening of networking and insights into data-driven innovation and growth strategies shared by two leading tech entrepreneurs sounds inspiring, don’t miss this event! 📊 🕒 Time & Date: 17:30, Thursday 14th November 2024 📍 Location: Jackson Hogg HQ, Cobalt Park Exchange, NE28 9NZ 🎟️ Confirm your attendance at this free event via this link 👇 https://buff.ly/48slJIC This event is delivered by Jackson Hogg.

Who will win the 'Sustainability in Tech' award, sponsored by Sage, at the Dynamites Awards 2024? 🏆 Regardless of who wins, huge congratulations to all the shortlisted organisations: 🌳 Aspire Technology Solutions 🌳 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) 🌳 NBS | Powered by Hubexo 🌳 Version 1 Each finalist has demonstrated remarkable commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the sustainability of their organisation, their stakeholders, and the wider environment 🌍 Our Dynamites Awards are made possible each year thanks to our generous sponsors, including our headline sponsor, Nigel Wright Group. These stakeholders enable us to deliver our not-for-profit mission of building a stronger tech ecosystem together. #Dynamites24 #Sustainability #CleanTech

Research, Innovation, and Technology Brief Summary of the UK Government Autumn Budget 2024: 📅 Long-term R&D Budgets - The government will set 10-year R&D budgets at the Spending Review, with funding protected against inflation. 🌍 Innovation Accelerator Expansion - Programmes in Greater Manchester, West Midlands, and Glasgow City-Region will be extended, though details on funding and potential new locations are still pending. 🔍 Technology Adoption Review - A review will identify barriers in business tech adoption, focusing on both current and emerging technologies. Ecosystem leaders are encouraged to contribute insights. 🎓 University Spin-Out Support - £40 million over five years to support university spin-outs, with “proof of concept” funding and enhanced researcher support. Stakeholders are invited to define effective support strategies. 📊 National Data Library - Confirmation of a National Data Library aims to improve data accessibility for R&D and innovation projects. 🛠️ Multi-Year R&D Missions - At least £25 million in 2025/26 will go towards a new, multi-year R&D Missions programme; specific focus areas are yet to be finalised. 💻 Digital Innovation in Public Services - The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will lead on digital transformation across public services, backed by an £80 million investment in corporate function improvements. 🏭 Sector-Specific Funding - Continued investment in key industries – including Automotive, Aerospace, Life Sciences, and Manufacturing – to advance Industrial Strategy goals. 💰 R&D Tax Relief - R&D tax relief schemes will be retained, providing ongoing support for sector innovation. 🎥 Visual Effects Tax Relief - A new tax relief scheme to support growth in the visual effects industry, promoting digital and creative innovation. For more in-depth details on the Budget, visit the Government website: https://buff.ly/3NIPxHw #Tech #Economy #Budget

Introducing Concept Onyx Recruitment! 🎉 An organisation that focuses on recruitment and people strategy. Jo Carter, CEO of Concept Onyx Recruitment, shared why they decided to join Dynamo: "For us, it’s about giving back to a region with incredible potential and driving meaningful connections within the digital landscape. We’re excited to tap into Dynamo’s network, exchanging insights and resources with the North East’s top innovators. "Being part of such a dynamic community opens doors for collaboration, helping us connect talented tech professionals with transformative opportunities, and allows us to play an active role in shaping the future of this vibrant tech hub." Thank you Concept Onyx Recruitment for joining Dynamo and supporting the growth of the North East of England tech sector! 🧡 #Tech #HR #Recruitment