We're delighted to be taking part again in Leeds Digital Festival, the largest open-platform tech event in the North. As the Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, and our Tech sector team continues to expand, it's great to be able to bring 3 different events to those celebrating, and involved in, the digital culture of the region.

This panel session will discuss the strategy and plans, as well as the opportunities and challenges, in making Leeds and the wider region a leader in smart city innovation, and how, through public and private collaboration, strong partnerships and contributions, we can collectively deliver this ambition.

The expert insights and discussion will focus on how private sector expertise, capability and innovation, including from technology and communications providers, investment and finance, real estate and the wider business community, align with public priorities to drive robust solutions and better outcomes for citizens and business, which are inclusive, sustainable and boost economic growth.

Speakers

• Chair: James Hyde - Partner, Addleshaw Goddard
• Andrew Byom - Chief Digital Information Officer, Leeds City Council & NHS West Yorkshire ICB
• Helen Ellerton - Head of Transport Policy, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• Dennis Dokter - Smart Cities Lead, Nexus
• Matt Robinson - Head of Nations and Regions, techUK
• Michael Peeters - Partner, Addleshaw Goddard