Digital Leaders NE

Today @ 2pm the #DigiLeaders Lounge will be hosting a first #Transformation topic session👩‍💻💻 So come along if you want to network, share experiences and to hear from guest speaker @RobWilmot We still have a few available spots so please register here ➡️ bit.ly/2Y1yfNb

Calling all #digital innovators in the North East! Nominations for this year's #DL100 Awards close tomorrow at 12pm! 🏆 So, hurry over to bit.ly/2CrHv0y and nominate the individuals, teams or organisations who deserves to be recognised for their hard work #digileaders

Nominations for this year's #DL100 Awards close tomorrow at 12pm! 🏆 There is still time to nominate the individuals, teams or organisations who you think deserves to be recognised for their hard work in #digital! Hurry over to digileaders100.com and nominate! #digileaders

Massive shout out to @DigiLeaders for hosting a really insightful conference today. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to take my findings back to our team @vmbusiness SME’s are the future of UK growth and we need to be talking to them and supporting them in the right ways!

Thanks for a brilliant day @DigiLeaders. Loved hearing about digital skills programmes & initiatives from around the UK. Great to see an event like this outside of London - #Salford was a fantastic choice 🙌🏻 #digileaders #digitalskills

Question from the audience: what other #smartcities inspire you? @AlisonMc_F and @BobBrownCIO both agree - Barcelona and Tallinn are inspirational #digileaders

Fascinating insights shared by @AlisonMc_F from @WiganCouncil and @BobBrownCIO from @ManCityCouncil at #digileaders event on their journeys with #digital as a local authorities

Picked up the @LBGDigi report on “UK Business and Charity Digital Index” for you @CarolVerity when I was at #digileaders event - follow this #tag as loads of people you could collaborate with

Great listening to @AlisonMc_F and @BobBrownCIO talking around how they're empowering local communities and businesses to embrace digital skills to enhance their offer #DL100 #digileaders #SMEconference @WiganCouncil @ManCityCouncil

It's about innovation and culture and less about "the tech". Allowing your team to be courageous and innovative - @AlisonMc_F @WiganCouncil #digileaders

@sabbygill7 enjoyed your insightful talk today at #digileaders summit @TheLandingMCUK

Final part of #digileaders with @BobBrownCIO - CIO of @ManCityCouncil and @alisonMc_F CEO of @WiganCouncil - lovely casual chat with collaborators

A relaxed way to finish an inspiring day at #digileaders SMEs conference! @AlisonMc_F and @BobBrownCIO having a fireside chat on #smartcities @ManCityCouncil @WiganCouncil

Saving the best till last? Now time for @AlisonMc_F and @BobBrownCIO 's fireside chat :) #Digileaders

Last speakers of the day at #digileaders - @BobBrownCIO @ManCityCouncil & @AlisonMc_F @WiganCouncil

Last session of the day: a Fireside Chat on Smart Cities Alison McKenzie-Folan, CEO, Wigan Council chatting with Bob Brown, CIO, Manchester City Council @AlisonMc_F @WiganCouncil @BobBrownCIO @ManCityCouncil #digileaders

Michele Lawty-Jones @LancsSkillsHub says stories/case studies are powerful to engage businesses & show what's possible. @PrintJonathan agrees & @Sammcgre highlights that businesses can learn from each other too. #digileaders

Great session on the practical ways to support digital skills in SMEsfrom @Sammcgre @PrintJonathan @LancsSkillsHub @Goridigital #digileaders

#TheBoss @Debbie_B23 sharing our story! #DigitalSalford #ItsNotAboutTheTech #WatchingFromAFar 💪💯🙌 #ItsSalfordsTime #DigiLeaders

#LloydsBankAcademy isn't competing with other digital skills programmes, but aiming to work together to benefit the overall economy - @Sammcgre @LBGDigi #LloydsBankAcademy V important - when one #digitalskills initiative is successful, we all benefit! #digileaders