Connecting Tech Leaders. Empowering Communities. Reducing the Digital Divide.

The Dynamo North East Tech Charity Dinner is where tech leaders meet to make a difference, raising vital funds to support digital inclusion while encouraging connections across the region’s thriving tech sector.

This unique networking event offers members and the wider tech community an opportunity to come together, build relationships, and help bridge the digital divide in North East communities.

Bringing together over 150 guests, including decision-makers, CEOs, and senior tech sector stakeholders, the evening will feature networking over dinner, insights from a keynote tech sector leader, and updates on the impact of digital inclusion initiatives across the region.

The Dynamo North East Tech Charity Dinner is the only event of its kind, uniting the region’s tech sector to connect, collaborate, and create lasting social impact.

MEALS AND BEVERAGES INCLUDED:

MEALS - Delegates can choose one meal from the following options:

Option 1: Vegetarian Meal (Default Option)

Option 2: Meat Option (Pre-Booking Required)

*We will be in touch via the email you use for this booking to confirm your meal choices, dietary requirements and attendee(s) name(s) from the week commencing 1 February 2027.

DRINKS - Each ticket also includes:

A welcome drink and canapés on arrival during the networking reception.

Half a bottle of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage per person served with the meal.

Access to a bar for additional drinks, available for purchase on the night.

Please note that non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the evening as an alternative to the alcoholic drinks included with your ticket.

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS:

This event has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, especially:

Social Impact Partners: CGI (https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb) and Sunderland City Council (https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/article/23154/Digital-city)

Advocates: Ward Hadaway LLP (https://www.wardhadaway.com/)

If you are inspired to support this impactful event through sponsorship or donations, please get in touch for a no-obligation discussion.

DYNAMO DIGITAL INCLUSION FUND:

In partnership with the Community Foundation North East (https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk), we run the Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund (https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/the-dynamo-digital-inclusion-fund/) to help reduce the digital divide. All proceeds from the event raffles and auctions go directly to the fund, and 100% of donations support this work.

Since March 2025, we’ve helped raise more than £100,000 for the fund, supporting over 15 charities and digital inclusion initiatives.

Read more about the event and impact:

Tech community raise funds to overcome digital exclusion (https://dynamonortheast.co.uk/insights/tech-community-raise-funds-to-overcome-digital-exclusion/)

Tech founder backs Dynamo’s digital poverty drive (https://dynamonortheast.co.uk/insights/tech-founder-backs-dynamos-digital-poverty-drive/)

Tech community backs drive to tackle digital poverty (https://dynamonortheast.co.uk/insights/tech-community-backs-drive-to-tackle-digital-poverty/)

Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund awards £36,000 to North East community organisations (https://dynamonortheast.co.uk/insights/dynamo-digital-inclusion-fund-awards-36000-to-north-east-community-organisations/)

The Community Foundation connects generous people and businesses to brilliant community organisations across the North East. By working with the Community Foundation, donors can fulfil their charitable goals without the administrative challenges involved in setting up and managing a separate trust or foundation. In the last year, the Foundation made grants totalling over £8.4m to over 600 organisations. More information is available at www.communityfoundation.org.uk (http://www.communityfoundation.org.uk)

Registered Charity No. 700510

ABOUT DYNAMO NORTH EAST C.I.C.:

Dynamo North East is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company that brings together organisations across the region’s technology sector to connect, collaborate and support its growth.

Our vision is for a North East of England where our members drive a world-class tech ecosystem that connects businesses, strengthens communities and ends digital exclusion.

If you’re not yet a Dynamo member but would like to explore getting involved, we’d love to hear from you. Membership offers opportunities to connect with the North East tech community, take part in events and contribute to Dynamo’s work.

Contact us at info@dynamonortheast.co.uk to find out more, or visit www.dynamonortheast.co.uk (https://www.dynamonortheast.co.uk).

SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT:

We are committed to minimising the impact of our events on the environment. We work closely with our clients, venues, suppliers and delegates to reduce the impact of our activity wherever possible.

TICKET PURCHASING & CANCELLATION POLICY:

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