Dark Data. Bright Ideas. Better Business.
The Village Hotel, Cobalt Park
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Tech Talent Live Programme
We are finalising the programme and more information will be posted here soon.
Overview
If you’re a small business owner, freelancer, or part of a local SME, you know how much time gets lost juggling digital tools, managing endless information, and trying to stay on top of it all. But what if some of that pressure comes from data and systems you don’t even realise are holding you back?
This friendly, informal event is part of the TechNExt Festival Fringe 2025 and is packed with real, useful advice not just theory. We’ll cover how to reduce digital overload, manage your data more effectively, and explore low-cost green tech options that can help your business run more efficiently.
Highlights include:
- A session on dark data—the unseen digital clutter draining your time and resources, led by Sharon Sinclair-Williams
- Tips for avoiding digital burnout and supporting your team’s wellbeing
- Advice on using data and technology to grow sustainably
- Local support info from the BEST (Business Energy Savings Team)
You’ll also have the chance to connect with other local businesses, share experiences, and leave with ideas you can put into action right away.
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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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