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Reindustrialising the North
Thursday 10th September 2026
The Digital Forge returns for its second edition, bringing together founders, investors, civic leaders, engineers, and policymakers shaping the North’s industrial future. Through keynote talks, startup pitches, and bold conversations on innovation, investment, and reindustrialisation, the event explores how technology and capital can drive a new era of Northern growth. More than a networking event, The Digital Forge is a catalyst for action, connecting the people and ideas rebuilding the North’s economic backbone and accelerating the next generation of ambitious Northern ventures.
Female Founders and the Capital Gap
Date TBC
Female Founders and the Capital Gap is an unfiltered conversation about one of venture capital’s greatest failures, and biggest opportunities. Women are building exceptional, high-growth companies, yet still receive only a fraction of available funding. This session brings together founders, investors and industry leaders to explore why the gap endures, who is rewriting the narrative, and what it truly takes to move from overlooked to overfunded. Expect sharp insight, lived experience and honest discussion on how a more equitable investment landscape can finally become reality.
The Digital Forge: 2026 Awards
Date TBC
The Digital Forge Awards celebrates the people and organisations driving industrial progress across the North. Bringing together founders, engineers, educators and industry leaders, the evening will recognise outstanding achievement in innovation, technology, job creation and regional growth. A celebration of ambition, momentum and meaningful impact, the event marks a major milestone for The Digital Forge community.
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The Digital Forge Awards 2026
A celebration of the people and organisations driving real progress across the North. These awards spotlight the work that truly matters: building companies, pioneering technology, creating jobs, and strengthening our regional economy.
It marks a major milestone for The Digital Forge and the growing community around it. Register for Waitlist Here.
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