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North East
EventLocal meeting | In-person

North East

Date & time

  1. 4 December 2026 09:45 - 12:40

Location

  1. Ramside Hall, Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD

Agenda

  1. 09:45 Arrival
  2. 10:00 Welcome & introductions

    Graham Jordan, Digital Connectivity and Inclusion Lead, Gateshead Council

  3. 10:05 Socitm update

    Aidan Matthews, Leadership Programme Manager, Socitm

  4. 10:25 Top Talent presentations
  5. 10:55 CloudClevr
  6. 11:15 Showcase - Mobile Connectivity in the North East

    Sean Dodds, North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

    Jake Angus, Northumberland County Council

    Paul Armstrong, Head of Digital Innovation, Sunderland City Council

  7. 11:35 Networking break

    Connect with colleagues and gather your thoughts from the morning so far over refreshments.

  8. 11:40 Showcase
  9. 12:00 Beam
  10. 12:20 Showcase - Digital Inclusion in the North East

    Nicol McConnell, Digital Inclusion Lead, Sunderland City Council

  11. 12:40 Networking lunch

    It’s time to make new connections, say hello to people you’ve not seen for a while, and reflect on the morning over a carvery lunch. Keep the conversation going and enjoy further food for thought.

Speakers

Who can attend local meetings?

Socitm members and partners.

Our events are relevant to everyone, from new joiners right through to senior executives. This creates a vibrant mix to promote innovation, sharing best practice, and driving the modernisation of public services.

Meetings are included in all membership and some partnership packages – check the details in your account section to see if it’s in there.

A fee may apply for non-members.

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