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Why Join Silicon North?

Technology can be extraordinary. But it's nothing without people. Relationships still drive how business gets done. Conversations matter. Time in the room matters. You matter. As AI becomes part of everyday business, genuine human relationships will become even more valuable. Plug into founders, operators, investors and ecosystem teams across Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle, Birmingham and everywhere in between, without living on trains or relying on the right WhatsApp group.

A Network Built for Connection

Silicon North is built to make it easier to connect, meet and build lasting business relationships across the North, at scale.

The ambition is simple: to help people across the North of England technology and digital ecosystem discover each other, stay connected and better showcase the strength of our region.

Our network spans employers, startups, scale-ups, investors, corporate technology teams, vendors, service providers, professional services firms, universities, innovation hubs, event organisers and public sector organisations. If you're helping shape technology in the North, there's a place for you.

Live network

365

Days Active

100+

Events / Year

1000+

Companies

5500

Members

There Are Three Parts to It

Members

Members are the people who make Silicon North what it is. They attend events, build relationships, share knowledge and stay connected with the wider Northern technology community. Membership is free and open to anyone who wants to be part of the ecosystem.

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Supporters

Supporters are organisations that want to be visible, active and recognised across the Northern technology community. They can share updates, promote jobs and events, showcase their business and connect with members throughout the year.

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Partners

Partners share the platform with us. They have a permanent presence across Silicon North and help shape the conversations, activity and opportunities that bring the community together. Some also choose to play an advisory role, helping steer the future direction of the platform.

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Events All Year Round

Silicon North runs events across the North of England throughout the year, keeping the community connected between the region's larger annual conferences and exhibitions.

People come to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people and build relationships beyond their usual network. Different companies. Different roles. Different perspectives.

Some events are open to everyone. Others are curated around a specific audience, topic or objective to encourage more meaningful conversations.

Supporters and Partners can also publish and promote their own events through the platform, helping them reach the Northern technology ecosystem all year round.


365

days of access to the people and activity shaping Northern tech

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What People Say

If I could take this back to London with me, I would. It's needed everywhere. It's not just the North that operates in silos, everywhere does. And it doesn't make any sense.

COO Europe, IBM

Geoff and the team have built something really extraordinary. There's a power to the community I haven't seen at events in London.

VP Europe, Twitter

The quality and quantity of conversations was superb and my time there flew by. I'm definitely coming back!

Business Development Director, MSP

Thanks so much for putting on an awesome event last night, they really are so useful, you've built an amazing community!

COO, Software Development Business

It was a great event and a joy to attend. Somehow you always seem to have interesting people all in the same place at the same time. That's not an easy thing to do.

Global Data Executive

Yesterday evening I got a masterclass in great networking at the inaugural Silicon North event in Leeds. A room full of amazing people from across the Leeds ecosystem. And it wasn't the usual suspects meeting the usual suspects. It genuinely felt different.

Founder of Climb UK

365

Days Active

100+

Events / Year

1000+

Companies

5500

Members

8,000

Attendances

£110bn+

Total member revenue

87%

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