About Northernlands 4

For the last 3 years, Open Innovations have worked together with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to co-produce a series of events which were designed to showcase the North of England & The Netherlands as some of the most outward and forward looking, cosmopolitan, sophisticated and considered places of Northern Europe. We have delivered some ambitious events showcasing start-ups, SME’s and innovation centres from both countries, with the goal of connecting and learning from each other. Northernlands 4 will continue with this theme and energy to convene and connect across the North England & The Netherlands.

Northernlands 4 will be a 2 day event on the 26th and 27th April 2022 as part of Leeds Digital Festival 2022. It will be available virtually, free & open to all, across lunchtime 12-2:30pm so that as many people can join in as possible. The first day will feature connector organisations from Leeds, Manchester & Newcastle from the UK and Utrecht, Amsterdam & Eindhoven from the Netherlands. The second day will be a showcase of startups working in digital & tech across the same regions.

We will use the Internet as it was intended to provide global access to data and communications by building a resources hub page here so that before, after and during the event you will be able to reach out to any of the organisations involved. Convening, connecting & collaborating.

There will be opportunity to network, ask questions and make connections - please join in and share widely.

Northernlands 4 - Agenda 26-27th April 12-2.30 PM BST

*Please be aware this schedule is subject to change due to speaker availability, technical issues and live elements which may cause the schedule to under or over run.

DAY 1 Tuesday 26th April - Connectors

DAY 2 Wednesday 27th April - Innovators