Global tech giant Accenture has been named as the headline sponsor of this year’s North East tech awards.
Now in its twelfth year, the Dynamites are the North East’s annual tech awards, bringing together people and businesses from across the industry to celebrate all that is great about the sector.
Taking place on Thursday, 20 November at Newcastle Civic Hall, this year’s glittering awards ceremony will comprise 14 categories celebrating the rising stars, high achievers and innovators who are driving the industry forward.
Accenture, which employs over 1,400 people in the North East, works with organisations of all shapes and sizes to help them embrace digital transformation and partnered with the awards to help ‘shine a light on the region’s tech ecosystem’.
Alec Berry, Managing Director at Accenture Newcastle, said: “The North East’s tech sector has long punched above its weight when it comes to innovating and developing the digital solutions of tomorrow, and we’ve witnessed this first-hand.
“Over the years, we’ve worked with businesses across the region to help embrace digital transformation and bring new products and services to market but for all of our successes as a region, we are so humble that we rarely shout about the incredible impact we have on the world.”
David Darlington, Associate Director at Accenture Newcastle, added: “This is why events such as the Dynamites are so important. They’re a great way of bringing people together from across the sector to shine a light on the region’s growing tech community and champion its many successes. It’s always a fantastic evening and we can’t wait to join everyone in November to celebrate.”
The Dynamites Awards are hosted by Dynamo North East C.IC., the region’s largest tech sector business network bringing together tech businesses, educators, supporters, and government to champion regional growth.
The awards feature categories ranging from ‘Best Use of Data & AI’ and ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion’ to ‘International Success’ and ‘Rising Star’, showcasing the diversity and depth of talent across the sector.
Dr David Dunn, Chief Executive of Dynamo North East, said: “We are delighted that Accenture has signed up as the headline sponsor of this year’s Dynamites Awards.
“The Dynamites are all about raising awareness of the incredible people and organisations who are driving the region’s tech sector forward and having an organisation of Accenture’s calibre helping to amplify those stories is fantastic.
“It should be yet another sell-out event, so we’d encourage anyone who hasn’t bought tickets to get involved as soon as possible to avoid missing out.”
Mock the Week star, Gary Delaney, has been named as the host of this year’s event. The comedian is currently traveling the UK as part of his Gary in Punderland tour, with the Dynamites one of a few events he will be hosting in between gigs.
Finalists will be announced on Thursday 9th October, with the awards ceremony taking place in front of an audience of more than 450 industry leaders, investors, and innovators.
To buy tickets or sponsorship packages, visit: https://dynamitesawards.co.uk/