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Tech Talent Live Programme

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Overview

The aim of the proposed session will be to introduce and further discuss NEST’s core mission, which is based on the following principles:  

  

1.. To promote the region as the sustainable technology capital of the UK;  

   

2.. To network and share best practice in the development and application of sustainable technology solutions;  

   

3.. To help educate and raise standards in sustainability best practice across all businesses in the region; and  

   

4.. To engage with representative bodies including political leadership in the region to promote better integration between sustainable technology businesses and education.  

   

The Facilitator & Panelists will provide a series of discussion points to highlight the benefit that these principles will bring to Partner Organisations and the broader public; essentially harnessing the power of Technology for Social and Environmental Good and in full alignment with the Ten Year Growth Plan of the North East Combined Authority [NECA].

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Speakers

Katrina Appleyard
Katrina Appleyard
Director
Appleshed Consulting
Katrina specialises in integrating sustainability into business practices for social and environmental impact and whilst building financial resilience into organisational strategy for lasting impact. Katrina has over 30 years’ experience working with businesses in Australia, Asia, Europe and England both in an advisory capacity and working internally. Katrina supports senior management teams as an executive coach and facilitator and has judged the Sustainability in Tech category for the Dynamites for the last 3 years.
Stephen Watson
Stephen Watson
Director Strategic Engagement
Aspire Technology Solutions
Stephen has over 30 years’ experience in the IT industry across technical, project and commercial roles. Stephen co-chairs Aspire’s Sustainability Network Group and has led Aspire’s drive to becoming the first certified carbon neutral IT managed service provider in the North East of England.
Geoff Trotter - Moderator
Geoff Trotter - Moderator
Senior Sustainability Advisor
The ESG Institute
Geoff [Trotter] is a recent repatriate to the North East after a 40+ year career in London, Hong Kong and San Francisco during which time he held a series of CxO roles in the ‘for profit’ and ‘not for profit’ Sectors – centred around Information Services, Knowledge Management, Sustainability and ESG Measurement & Reporting. Geoff is a Senior Sustainability Advisor with The ESG Institute. He is also a Founder Member of The Coaching Circle, an Executive Coaching organisation placing Trust, Purpose and Values central to Organisational Leadership.
Simon Howatson
Simon Howatson
Co-Founder and CEO
BornGood
Simon is the CEO and co-founder of BornGood, a circular IT company helping organisations reduce e-waste and lower costs through sustainable IT asset management. With a background in digital training and business growth, he’s led national programmes supporting digital inclusion, and now works with banks, schools, and major UK organisations to turn old tech into social impact. At BornGood, Simon champions reuse-first models that blend commercial results with environmental and community outcomes.
Edward [Ed] Bissell
Edward [Ed] Bissell
Sales Director
Stellium Data Centres
Stellium provides the UK’s best-in-class data centre and connectivity services for companies operating in the energy sector, technology & internet services, visual media & streaming industry, the public sector and, notably, the fintech sector where high frequency trading saving milliseconds in transaction time can earn millions in profits.
Russell Downing
Russell Downing
Head of Direct Division
Fidelity Energy Ltd.
At Fidelity Energy Ltd, Russell's focus is on revolutionizing energy procurement and carbon management for businesses across the UK. With over ten years steering the Direct Division, Russell has overseen the empowerment of countless businesses through FE's innovative portal and services, significantly reducing energy usage, costs and carbon footprints.

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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.

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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.

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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
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