Supporters

CX Bridge

AI is here and most businesses are failing to see a return because they're simply not ready. They can see where they need to get to but need clarity on how to get there. We call this the gulf of implementation. CXBridge provides a fixed-price diagnostic service for SME and mid-market businesses to determine readiness and provides a commercially costed report, prioritised recommendations, calculated ROI on every one, a delivery plan and a tailored AI policy and governance framework. A business case, not a slide deck. The gulf of implementation isn't a technology problem. It's that most operating models are simply out of date. We built CUSCOE, a proprietary operating model framework designed from the ground up to be AI-ready. To bridge the gulf. If your foundations aren't right, we tell you. If AI isn't the answer yet, we tell you that too. We arrive with questions. Not answers. CXBridge. People. Process. Progress.

Skipton

CloudArmee

CloudArmee is a global cloud consultancy and managed services provider specialising in AWS, Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. We help organisations reduce cloud and software costs, accelerate transformation projects and maximise the performance of their IT operations through a combination of advisory services, managed services and cloud optimisation expertise. Our capabilities include cloud cost optimisation, Oracle and SQL licensing optimisation, cloud migration and modernisation, AI and data solutions, managed cloud services, CloudOps, FinOps, security and governance. As an AWS Advanced Tier Partner and Microsoft Solutions Partner, CloudArmee also helps customers access vendor-funded assessments, proof of concepts and transformation programmes that reduce project costs and accelerate innovation. Whether organisations are looking to optimise existing cloud investments, modernise legacy environments or implement new cloud and AI solutions, CloudArmee provides the expertise and support needed to deliver measurable business outcomes. This will position CloudArmee as a cloud transformation specialist rather than just another MSP in the directory.

Stockport

Cyber Intelligence & Advisory Ltd

CIA is a global cyber advisory company with over 17 years of experience delivering high-performance security solutions to Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. In the last 10 years alone we have visited 134 cities within 19 countries including Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific; partnering with clients and sharing lessons learnt.

Doncaster

Firmamentum Consulting Ltd.

Firmamentum uses our combined century of experience and applies it to the specific needs of your business and circumstances to set up conditions for success, de-risk existing teams processes, and meet emerging challenges. Our processes are data-driven and proven to work forged in highly critical and performant industries such as academia, robotics (nano and macro scale), gambling, finance, and medicine.

Know Someone

A referral engine for placing candidates. Know Someone's crowd-powered platform redefines talent acquisition — improving candidate sourcing, cutting costs and giving everyone involved a seamless experience.

Leeds

Picard

Silicon North embodies a value we share at Picard: businesses move further when they actively support one another. By creating space for genuine partnerships, friendships and practical collaboration, it helps turn the North’s collective talent and ambition into shared progress. We are stronger together and Silicon North is an important force in connecting people and businesses to move the region forward.

Leeds

Prosura

PROSURA is an award-winning insurance broker that simplifies the complexities of commercial insurance, helping ambitious businesses to protect what they are building. With a reputation for delivering a personal service, the Prosura team give the best advice, find the right policies, and fill any gaps that you may have in cover.

Wakefield

Silicon North

Silicon North is the network connecting the North's technology ecosystem. Through media, events, community and digital infrastructure, Silicon North helps founders, investors, talent, universities, corporates and support organisations discover each other more easily, share opportunities and build stronger connections across the region. Its aim is simple: make it easier for people, ideas, capital, customers and talent to find each other, helping the Northern technology economy function more like a connected system and less like a collection of disconnected parts.

Leeds

Streets PR

Your reputation is your biggest business asset and in a world of algorithms, deepfakes and misinformation, managing your reputation demands experts. It’s never too early to protect your reputation. Don’t wait for a crisis to tell your story or answer engine optimisation and generative engine optimisation to lead the narrative. With a network of trusted partners from legal professionals to social media, brand and creative strategists, we provide grounded, expert counsel to build and safeguard your personal and brand presence.

Leeds

System Work

Welcome to System Work – Redefining IT Support in Yorkshire & Leeds Discover unparalleled IT support with System Work, where we combine speed, excellence, and a personalized touch to keep your business ahead in Yorkshire and Leeds. Unlike our competitors, our focus is on providing you with the fastest response rates and bespoke solutions that enhance productivity and ensure your operations never skip a beat.

Leeds

The Codified

The Codified provides independent Operations and Business Support to founders, CEOs, venture capital firms and high-growth technology businesses. Working closely with leadership teams, Codified provides the operational support, structure and expertise businesses need to run effectively and navigate growth. From day-to-day business support to helping senior leaders manage competing priorities, Codified gives ambitious teams the additional capacity they need to focus on building and scaling their businesses.

Leeds

Weightmans

Weightmans is a leading national law firm (with international capabilities) offering the full spectrum of legal services, with particular expertise in the tech sector. We provide advice and support on a broad range of technology related matters, including drafting bespoke contracts, acting on corporate transactions (including investments into tech businesses), advising on transformational IT projects and navigating IT disputes.

Liverpool