focus on action
Blockchain
Championing blockchain innovation in the region through cross-sector collaboration, practical exploration, and open exchange of knowledge.
AI and Smart Data
Exploring the potential and pitfalls of using smart data, advanced analytics and Artifical Intelligence across the public, private, and third sectors.
Population Ageing
Bringing together agencies and innovators to harness emerging technology and meet the needs of the ageing population.
Cybersecurity
Combining academic research and cross-sector industry experience to combat ongoing threats and explore challenges and opportunities.
Universities
We help to connect digital research to industry challenges.
Public Sector
We help the public sector maximise the use of digital to better serve their community.
Charities
We give charities digital insights to improve performance and meet regulatory challenges.
Business
We help enterprises of all sizes become digital, increasing competitiveness in their markets.
Our members aim to resolve problems through digital solutions and collaboration, regardless of their industry sector.
Sphere Network events enable you to share knowledge and access new networks and opportunities with influence across the North East of England and beyond.
You'll be invited to attend different types of event in locations across the region:
What's Bubbling - informal networking with a wide group, an opportunity for serendipitous meetings and new, unexpected collaboration opportunities
Round Table - throwing open industry challenges to find new problem-solving routes
Deep Dive - focusing on the contribution of a specific existing or emerging technology that can have an impact across multiple sectors.
No corporate agenda
Revealing hidden skills
Finding solutions together
Embracing new technology
SPHERE NETWORK TEAM

Kate Baucherel

Sue Ormerod

Marianne Whitfield

Charles Sellers

Steve Blanks

Justin Barlow

Alastair Irons
