Join Us for the North East Data Innovation Exchange
(NDIE) Sandpit Event
We are excited to invite you to a collaborative sandpit
event, sponsored by Atom Bank, Mediaworks, Finpact CIC, and Northumbria
University, where we will explore opportunities for developing the new North
East Data Innovation Exchange (NDIE). This collaborative session aims to bring
together thought leaders, academics, innovators, and stakeholders to brainstorm
and co-create solutions that leverage data for regional growth and innovation.
Event Details:
- Date: 23rd May 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Location: The Great Hall,
Sutherland Building, Northumbria University, City Campus, Newcastle upon
Tyne
About NDIE:
While still in its infancy, the NDIE
is a transformative initiative designed to address systemic challenges across
the North East. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, fostering
collaboration, and integrating secure data-sharing frameworks, NDIE aims to
enable societal resilience, economic growth, and sustainable development
through the democratisation of data for social, environmental, and economic
good.
NDIE is a collaborative ecosystem that unites academia,
industry, government, and communities to develop talent, unified data,
technology, AI, expertise, skills, and capabilities for regional, UK, and
global impact.
During the Sandpit, we will:
- Identify key challenges
and opportunities in the data innovation landscape.
- Discuss potential
projects and initiatives that can drive data-driven growth.
- Enable partnerships and
collaborations to support the North East Data Innovation Exchange.
Focus Areas:
These focus areas address critical
challenges and align with regional priorities to achieve revolutionary change
and impact. As a starter for ten, these may include:
- Poverty and Inequality: Reduce child
poverty by X% within five years through financial inclusion and
interventions.
- Environment: Reduce carbon
emissions by X% by 2030 through shared data and sustainability innovation.
- Transport &
Connection: Improve
transport and access to digital connectivity for all through quick-win
projects.
- Food Insecurity: Enhance access to
nutritious food via affordability and behavioural insights.
- Health & Equity: Address root
causes of financial and health impact challenges using shared data.
Address regional pay disparities through targeted data insights for better
living.
Your insights and expertise would be invaluable to this
initiative, and we believe your participation will greatly contribute to the
success of the sandpit event. Please confirm your attendance by 15th May 2025.
If you have any questions or need further information, feel
free to reach out to University Business Development Managers Vince Robson or
Robyn Liddle at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk.
We look forward to your positive response and to working
together to shape the future of data innovation in the North East.
