Sustainability in the North East: How to unlock its potential
Overview
CleanTech is driving a historic economic shift in the North East—but do businesses have the digital capabilities to seize the opportunity?
As offshore wind, renewable energy, and green industries grow along the North East’s coast, businesses must embrace digital transformation to stay competitive. From AI-powered efficiency and data-driven decision-making to digital infrastructure and interoperability, the right tech strategy will define who thrives in this new economy.
Join this expert panel discussion as industry leaders, digital transformation consultants, and sustainability pioneers explore:
🌍 The Digital Foundations of Clean Growth – What skills and systems businesses need to integrate sustainability and scale operations.
📊 Digital sustainability in North East - Why is the North East poised for massive growth
🌱How to build more sustainable products - What is the carbon impact of development and AI
🔄 Interoperability & Collaboration – Why open digital ecosystems and partnerships are essential for growth and innovation.
⚡ Bridging the Digital Skills Gap – What businesses in the North East must do to attract, train, and retain top digital talent.
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How to get involved
Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’
Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk
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