FOR THOSE CURIOUS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY, IDEAS AND OUR FUTURE
14 & 15 May, 2025
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.
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.
The North East Combined Authority (NECA) brings together local councils to drive economic growth, improve transport and skills, and create better opportunities for people across the region. By working collectively, NECA helps shape strategic decisions that benefit communities and businesses alike.
Building a Better North East
NECA is focused on connecting communities, equipping people with the skills they need to succeed, and improving wellbeing for everyone. Through strong partnerships, NECA is helping to make the North East an exceptional place to live, work, visit, and invest.
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.
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.
Wolfram is the company where computation meets knowledge. A leader in scientific and technical innovation, Wolfram continues to build toward a future where sophisticated computation and knowledge-based programming are universally accessible.
Combined, the new Wolfram Language, Wolfram Engine and Wolfram Cloud will make possible a computable model of the world—in essence, a global brain. Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, the world’s foremost technical computing program; Wolfram|Alpha, the widely used computable knowledge engine; and Wolfram Notebooks, the ultimate environment for technical workflows combining literate programming and interactive publishing on desktop, web and mobile in one unified system.
Computation. Knowledge. Content. Interaction. Infrastructure.
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
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.
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.
Sunderland is a leading Smart City and home to thriving and innovative industries including advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and professional services. A globally significant location for electric vehicles, electrification of advanced manufacturing more broadly, and a track record of attracting and nurturing successful enterprises.
From first class commercial space, excellent transport links, significant investment in the city centre and a skilled workforce, Sunderland is a great city for business.
From initial enquiry, to long-term aftercare, businesses in the city receive an excellent service. If you need support, advice, are looking to relocate or expand, then please contact our dedicated team.
OnlyCat brings a new generation of AI into people’s homes; having designed the World’s Most Advanced Microchip Cat Flap with Prey Detection.
Prey deliveries can be an incessant problem for millions of cat owners. From being woken up multiple times per night for months on end with deliveries of half-dead animals, to having to spend hours cleaning up blood from massacred pigeons, to dead rats being left in babies’ cots. OnlyCat changes this.
Advanced AI vision technology automatically detects the presence of prey in the blink of an eye and locks the cat flap – giving people their freedom back.
