#TDC2024
FOR THOSE CURIOUS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY, IDEAS AND OUR FUTURE
15 & 16 May, 2024
Transmission Dynamics is a privately owned engineering and innovation company that specialises in delivering world-class Internet of Things solutions to complex industrial challenges.
Our self-learning future-proof bespoke IoT sensors are powered with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to deliver unbeatable performance within a range of industries. At Transmission Dynamics, we take pride in having all our capabilities under one roof, including electronic and mechanical engineering, data analytics, R&D, and manufacturing. This allows us to deliver expectational quality and value to our clients, as well as ensuring our products are always at the forefront of innovation. We are redefining the Status Quo.
The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD), powered by Newcastle University, is playing a leading role in addressing the shortage of data analytics skills in the UK through a new ground breaking facility designed to encourage and create a vibrant eco-system around data science.
A flexible rolling programme of collaborative projects with clients, focused on their specific business challenges and opportunities, is transferring practical data skills into the workforce of private and public sector organisations across the UK. Engaging with NICD enables organisations to gain insight from their data, allowing them to optimise existing operations and to grow by launching new products and services.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.
Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.
Creative UK is the national network for the Creative Industries.
We are an independent membership organisation that champions the value of the Creative Industries. We know that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Creative UK connects and supports talent, business and organisations across the Creative Industries; from arts and culture, film and TV and video games to design, publishing and architecture and everything in between.
Creative UK works with regional partners in the North East to identify untapped potential to accelerate growth. We provide tailored business support, grants and investment opportunities for creative and cultural freelancers, organisations and SMEs based in the region.
We do all of this because we believe in the power of creativity to change lives.
Newcastle is the centre of one of the fastest growing tech clusters in the UK. We’re home to FTSE 100 company Sage PLC, Ubisoft’s largest UK Games Studio and a new BBC Tech Hub.
We have the highest proportion of STEM and computing students in the country, world class universities and the UK’s renowned National Innovation Centre for Data.
Invest Newcastle will help you settle in a city that welcomes business and helps you build on success. We’re a city that’s growing and invite you to be part of it.
North East England has one of the fastest growing digital & tech sectors in the UK with companies such as Sage, Accenture, Atom Bank, Zerolight and tombola all choosing to locate in the region.
Invest North East England is the first point of contact for digital companies looking to locate in our region. Our team connects businesses to the region’s network of specialist organisations and individuals, and provides the information, support and advice essential for digital businesses looking to locate in North East England.
Newcastle University Business School a triple-accredited Business School and part of a research-intensive Russell Group University with a proud 180-year history of world-class academic excellence.
The School is known for high quality business education covering the areas of accounting, economics, management and marketing; world-leading research; and an unrivalled experience in a vibrant city. We’re leading the way on leadership, shaping and creating business leaders of the future. We aspire to create a more just, inclusive and prosperous global society.
As a ‘triple-crown’ accredited business school, we’re one of an elite group of schools. We are proud of our place among these global institutions.
Mortal Fools is an award-winning theatre, drama and creative learning company using drama and creative interventions to co-create with 1000s of children and young people annually, supporting their wellbeing, development of life skills and enhancing employability.
We cultivate safe spaces for creative bravery whilst empowering each young person to scaffold towards a fruitful future. We also work with businesses via CONNECT–our high impact training and professional development programme.
It focuses on developing skills that are foundational to performance and positive interpersonal relationships. And as a children’s charity, by commissioning our training you’re also supporting North East young people.
Durham University is at the forefront of digital innovation, with research initiatives spanning a wide range of disciplines and applications. From cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to pioneering studies in digital humanities and cybersecurity, the University’s research into all things digital is driving transformative change and shaping the future of technology.
Durham University’s digital research exemplifies its commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal impact, positioning the institution as a global leader in the digital age.
Gateshead College is a further education college delivering industry inspired education that combines quality learning with real world skills. It is recognised for its strong contribution to the skills agenda and has built a reputation for being responsive to both employers’ and the region’s needs.
We have strong partnerships with the region’s leading digital organisations and are at the heart of the local digital economy helping SME’s & large organisations to build their future workforce. Our digital courses range from short intensive courses & bootcamps to Higher Education and have been designed in partnership with employers. Through our Skills Bootcamps in subjects such as data analysis, digital marketing, web development, AI, Dev Ops, software development and cyber security, we give students essential skills to increase significantly their employability in the digital sector as well as support their future ambitions.
Innovation SuperNetwork enables inclusive and sustainable economic growth that transforms and increases opportunities and prosperity for businesses and people.
We work with more than 100 organisations to animate the innovation ecosystem through world-class connections.
Managing the digital cluster for the North East since 2018, we enable cross-sector collaboration that increases opportunities for businesses in sub-clusters including: EdTech, FinTech, Net Zero Tech, Data & AI and Cyber Security as well as Health & MedTech. Funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority, Pathways to Funding provides investor readiness support to businesses and connects them with investors via our Northern Investor Hub.
Mincoffs Solicitors was established in 1948 and is one of the North East’s oldest commercial law firms. We have a strong reputation for delivering high quality, pragmatic advice and are recognised as one of the region’s leading technology practices.
The technology team at Mincoffs Solicitors is a specialist, multi-disciplinary departmental offering which can provide expert support to businesses on a wide range of legal issues, such as intellectual property rights, software licensing, fundraising and corporate finance and commercial contractual matters.
The team have extensive experience with supporting pre-revenue businesses, start-ups and established businesses operating in the digital and creative sectors regionally, nationally and internationally
