A topic-driven forum that brought together leaders who champion innovation, stimulate growth, challenge and share best practice in building the cities of our future.
We explored how Sunderland City Council, local stakeholders, industry partners, regional and national government are working together to deliver social and economic growth and inspire future generations.
This was an invitation only event. The agenda and forum blog are below.
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This was a two-day event hosted by Sunderland City Council and chaired by BBC News Home Editor Mark Easton who led panel discussions with expert speakers after a morning opening session and keynote.
Invited delegates sat in a workshop format with a facilitator to optimise active participation, collaboration, actions and outcomes.
Chair Mark Easton - Home Editor for BBC News and Sunderland City Council Leader Graeme Miller set the scene for this two -day event.
Strategic speakers explore the delivery of future cities through local, national and technological collaboration.
Unpicking the elements that make communities sustainable, including engaging, empowering and enabling inclusive, connected societies.
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Strategic views on the private and public sector collaboration and partnerships that realise future city visions.
How smart cities can enrich an economy and better serve the diverse range of people who live in them.
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From high street to my street: bringing urban dwellers back to town centres.
Thursday 19 October 18:00 - 20:00 at Pop Recs, Sunniside, with a short walking tour starting at 17.15.
A fringe event from Common Good. Hear from practitioners working in inner urban neighbourhoods in Sunderland, Birkenhead and Aberdeen on growing urban communities and revitalising town centres and high streets by encouraging more people to live in and around them.
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