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Reindustrialising the North through Technology, Investment, and Social Mobility

Hosted by The Digital Forge
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Sheffield, England
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🚨 Please note this event is for Digital Forge Members Only. Please go here to register for a free membership: https://forgedforgrowth.com/join/

The Digital Forge Summit: Reindustrialising the North

A bold new vision for the North’s industrial future.

On 17 July, The Digital Forge returns to Sheffield for an evening of powerful ideas, ambitious ventures, and strategic leadership.

This summit brings together founders, investors, civic leaders, and policymakers to explore how we can reignite the North’s industrial engine — using technology, capital, and social mobility as our levers for change.

Confirmed Speakers

  • Kate Josephs CB, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council

    • Opening keynote on Sheffield’s civic strategy for reindustrialisation

  • Rt Hon Richard Caborn, Former Minister for Industry and the Regions

    • Closing keynote: a national mission for the North

  • Dan Ridsdale, City Analyst, Edison Group

    • Fireside chat: a City of London view on financing the industrial revival

  • Naomi Timperley FRSA, Tech North Advocates

  • Louisa Harrison-Walker OBE, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce

  • Richard Penny, Oberon Investments

  • Ben Morgan, University of Sheffield AMRC

What to Expect

5:00 PM – Arrival & networking

5:30 PM – Opening remarks from David Richards

5:35 PM – Keynote from Kate Josephs CB

5:50 PM – Startup Pitches: Round 1

6:00 PM – Fireside Chat: Dan Hayes

6:15 PM – Panel: The Northern Engine – Growth with Grit

6:35 PM – Startup Pitches: Round 2

6:45 PM – Closing keynote: Rt Hon Richard Caborn

7:00 PM – Final remarks + announcements: new membership & London trade mission

7:05 PM – Food, drinks, and conversation

Why Attend?

This isn’t just a summit; it’s a movement to rebuild the North’s economic backbone. Whether you’re a policymaker, founder, investor, or engineer, you’ll leave with:

  • Real connections

  • Actionable insights

  • A front-row seat to what comes next

🚫 Please note:

This event is designed for founders, business owners, investors, educators, policymakers, and senior leadership teams. If you’re a service provider, such as a consultant, agency, or recruiter, we kindly ask that you do not attend unless you’ve been specifically invited or are directly involved with The Digital Forge initiative.

Thank you for helping us keep the focus on meaningful, high-impact conversations and cross-sector collaboration.

Location
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Sheffield, England