Durham University Business School is proud to partner with Connect Northumberland and the Royal Academy of Engineering in driving digital change, accelerating capability and inspiring confidence through the Connect Tech Programme.
Whether you’re exploring AI, understanding how to manage cyber risk, or unlocking new efficiencies through connected technologies, Connect Tech brings together expert teaching and real-world case studies.
Participants become part of Durham University Executive Education network.
This is a fully-funded 5-day programme designed to support Northumberland employers and their teams to better understand and apply digital technologies in a practical, business-focused way.
The programme is open to senior leaders who possess a strategic overview of their organisations and the influence to drive potential digital change across teams and business units in Northumberland.
To submit yourself or a participant to be enrolled onto this programme, please complete this form before 12th December.
This is only open to Northumberland-based businesses.
Day 1: Digital Inspiration – What’s possible for Northumberland
Step into the future of work and innovation, hearing from a panel of inspiring local business leaders already driving digital change in their organisations.
Day 2: Artificial Intelligence – Understand it, use it, lead with it
This session will demystify AI and give you real, practical tools to use back in your business and enable you to make informed decisions about the future of AI in your organisation.
Day 3: Internet of Things – Data driven decisions made easy
This session is all about connection - how machines, systems and processes can ‘talk’ to each other to give powerful insights and drive efficiency.
Day 4: Cyber Security – Protect what matters most
Exploring the critical topic of cyber security. Providing an overview of the current cyber threat landscape, common cyber threats and best practices to mitigate these risks.
Day 5: Digital Transformation – Turning insight into action
This concluding session focuses on what digital transformation looks like for your business. With real tools, expert facilitation and peer reflection, you will leave equipped to start or strengthen your digital journey.
