Events
Check out the latest events from our Sunderland Smart City programme and partners.
Upcoming events
Learn, network and expand your horizons at these upcoming events with us and our partners.
Expand your network, meet new contacts, and share ideas.
The tech festival for the North East returns for another year!
A forum to discuss the future of urban climate action, resilience, and digital transformation.
From pilots and projects to inclusive smart places at scale: hear from Sunderland's Liz St Louis alongside other smart leaders at this event.
The UK's leading digital economy event, exploring connectivity, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
The world's biggest urban innovation event.
Look back at recent events
Explore recent events hosted by our programme and partners.
This event offers a grounded, honest update on where we are with AI in 2026 – and what the rise of AI agents really means for you and your business.
Hear from Sunderland City Council's Mo Chowdhury at this event.
Exploring best practise for inclusive and accessible digital transformation.
Digital inclusion event with workshops, stories, learning and networking.
A focused look at how AI and human skills together shape the future of work.
Bringing together technology leaders from across the region to empower communities and reduce the digital divide.
Sunderland is the first UK city to host a major new AI event.
Sunderland City Council's Naomi Hutchinson will host a session with Leading Cities.
Collaborative workshops for organisations, volunteers and community partners committed to improving digital confidence, skills and access across our city.
Free for all job seekers, residents, and students to attend.