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Considering sponsoring Leeds Digital? Now’s the perfect moment to come on board. We’re kicking off this year’s activity and shaping the Mini-Fest programme over the coming weeks 👀

💶 What role do the digital and tech sectors play in shaping Leeds’ economy? In our latest Spotlight Series episode, Fiona Bolam, Chief Officer for Economy & Skills at Leeds City Council, joins Stuart Clarke MBE to explore how innovation and tech are driving the city’s growth.

We’re proud to welcome back Nexus Leeds as Gold Sponsors for 2026 🌟 Nexus has built a thriving community where innovators and entrepreneurs collaborate and grow. They play a vital role in turning ideas into reality and strengthening the bridge between academia and industry.

🤖 How is AI shaping education and everyday life? In our latest Spotlight, Charles Hague from Genio joins Deb Hetherington to explore AI’s real-world impact and why Leeds stands out as a tech hub. 🎥 Watch the interview: youtu.be/fA1BLCU8I9M

🗓️Ready to make the most of the rest of February? Here’s a look at some of the exciting events still to come this February within Leeds’ thriving tech ecosystem:

💭 Do you need a straight path to succeed in tech? Joanna Stevens, Technology Regional Lead at Accenture Leeds, shares her tech journey and why sideways moves can be just as powerful. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/KNWPocHnKeM #SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi

Want visibility at Leeds’ biggest tech moments, not just a slot on a crowded agenda? The Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2026 (21-23 April) is a focused, high-impact programme designed for organisations that want to show up, stand out, and shape the conversation.

💭 How do careers in tech evolve, and where does innovation really begin? In our latest Spotlight Series, Barry Singleton chats with Stuart Clarke MBE about his tech journey and the impact of @nexusleeds.bsky.social. 🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=5oke... #SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi

✨ Welcome back to Skipton Group, our Platinum sponsors for 2026 ✨ From finance to AI, they’re using tech & data to help millions make confident decisions — and create real social impact. 🔗Find out more: leedsdigital.org/event_sponso...

💥 February in Leeds’ tech scene is packed! Join friendly meetups, founder socials, and events exploring AI, sustainability, skills, and innovation across the city. 👉 Full details: leedsdigital.org/whats-on/ 🗓️

💭 Think working in tech means you have to code? In our Spotlight Series, Ally Reeves from Lhasa Limited shares what it’s like working in tech without being a “techie” — and why purpose, culture & impact matter. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/Hg8Bllf7nEk #SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi

⭐ The Spotlight Series is back! ✨ We’re kicking off the new season with Brian Simpson from Lloyds Banking Group, sharing his tech career journey, community insights and advice for strengthening Leeds’ digital scene 💪 Watch now: youtu.be/inOBYHLSpng #SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi

💪 Power through the second half of January 2026 with Leeds tech events Networking, learning and fresh ideas are coming up over the next couple of weeks 👇

Be part of something that helps the digital community grow. Leeds Digital and Leeds Digital Festival are back for 2026 🚀 Sponsorship plays a vital role in powering Leeds tech forward. Interested in exploring sponsorship? 💬 We’d love to chat. #LeedsDigi25 #Sponsorship #CSR

Many organisations claim they are ‘data-driven’, but are they, really? 📊 Get past the buzzword and learn all the insights Skipton Group have gathered in their 5-year journey to become *truly* data-driven. Read the full article: leedsdigital.org/2026/01/07/b...

Beyond the Buzzword: What it really means to be ‘data-driven’ - Leeds Digital

Many organisations claim they are data-driven, but what does that really mean? Discover Skipton Group’s approach to managing data, and what you can learn from their experience.

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✨Happy New Year! After the holidays, tech events in Leeds are back on. If your New Year's resolutions include expanding your network and learning something new, we’ve got you covered. Check out what’s going on in January 🗓️

Planning your new year strategy? Start with what’s shaping tech, leadership and innovation right now. Explore: 🔹 Why UK & EU companies are leaving the cloud 🔹 How to make your first 90 days count as a CTO 🔹 How a mutual financial group uses technology to drive impact

💡 Think you know Skipton? Think again. Skipton Group is more than a building society. It brings together finance, software and property businesses to tackle one of the UK’s biggest challenges: access to home ownership.

🚀 Big moment for Leeds! Last week we hosted the first Investment Corridor event in the city, bringing national attention to our thriving tech and healthtech community. Great to welcome Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for AI & Online Safety, for two brilliant roundtables.

…and CUT! 🎬 We’ve wrapped filming on our new Spotlight series. We interviewed eight incredible people from across Leeds’ tech scene. New episodes drop next year. Stay tuned! 👀 Huge thanks to our hosts, crew, and the team at Platform for making it happen.

What a brilliant evening! 🥂 Huge thanks to our sponsors for braving the cold to join us. It was fantastic catching up with long-standing supporters and welcoming new faces to the Leeds Digital community.

How much does coworking cost in Leeds? How sustainable are data centres? Explore our latest featured articles 👇

📌 The key dates for Leeds Digital Festival 2026 are here! 🗓 Don’t miss out on any of the Festival action and add these to your calendar ✍️ #LeedsDigi26 #LeedsDigi #MiniFest26 #LDF26

⭐ We’ve got our first cohort! ⭐ A huge thank you to everyone who applied to our first-ever Startup Studio! We were blown away by the response and have loved reviewing all your inspiring ideas. We’re thrilled to announce that 30 successful applicants have now been contacted.

💡 More #TechEvents are lighting up Leeds this November! 💡 There’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired in Leeds this month. Discover the latest additions to the Leeds Digital What’s On page and find your next must-attend event 👇

🗞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 🗞 🔹After their 10th anniversary celebrations, Health Innovation Leeds explore why the Leeds data and digital offer has never been stronger.

Got a business idea but don’t know how to bring it to life? This is your chance!🚀 Apply to Leeds Digital StartUp studio, a free programme that will equip you with everything you need to get started.

Looking for #networking opportunities in Leeds? Get ready to start November with a calendar packed with in-person and online tech gatherings. Head over to the Leeds Digital #WhatsOn page (leedsdigital.org/whats-on/) to secure your place ⬇️

What a night! 💫 Our Premier, Launch and Executive Sponsors joined us to share #LeedsDigi25 highlights, stories of innovation, and plans for Leeds’ tech future.