Incredibly excited to launch this @nexerdigital.com x @mcrdigitalstrategy.bsky.social unconference, exploring how AI can be implemented to benefit everyone. It's a free event, and we want to hear from a diverse set of voices. Learn more & register at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unconferen...

🎉 l Workshop Feedback We've been amazed by attendees' incredible response to our AI Skills Workshop last month! 👇 🌟 2/3s felt more confident using AI tools 🌟80% grew their understanding of AI data use 🌟 VCSEs estimated they'd be able to share learnings with almost 1,000 residents! 🧵👇

🔊 l Delivery Plan Launch We’re kicking off our week with big news! 🗞 We're thrilled to share our 2025 Delivery Plan - outlining the 15 projects we're working on this year and the outcomes we're determined to achieve for businesses, organisations & people in Manchester. 🧵👇

🔊 l We're Hiring! Our incredible Digital Inclusion team is looking for a skilled administrator to support the delivery of their vital work. If you’re a master of multi-tasking with a passion for digital equity - we want to hear from you! Read more 👇 bit.ly/4jzzDxr #JobOpportunity #Manchester

Happy Easter from all of us in the Digital Strategy team! 🐰 We hope everyone in our network has enjoyed a 'cracking' bank holiday weekend. (And that you've made the most of the excuse to eat chocolate as a staple part of every meal 👀 🍫) Wishing everyone a great week ahead! 🎉

There's only a week left to apply for Praeseed by Praetura Ventures, the first cohort investment programme in the North of England. 🌱 Pre-revenue startups in any sector can get £150k-£200k investment plus mentoring and community. Apply by 16 April: buff.ly/5BRpbBX #StartupFunding #VentureCapital

🗣 l Upcoming Talks We're speaking at #ConnectedNorth! 🎉 If you're curious to learn how innovations in technology & connectivity could enable new opportunities for social & economic growth, join us at the event on the 23rd and 24th April! 🧵👇 #Connectivity #Telecoms #Manchester

Join us at #TICTeC 2025 to discuss the latest cutting edge technology that can protect and strengthen democracy, rather than undermine it: tictec.mysociety.org/event/tictec... Browse the schedule, and book your place now, as TICTeC usually sells out ⬆️ #civictech #opendata #prodemocracytech

🗣 l Tech4Good Event We're so proud to have contributed to yesterday's Manchester Tech for Good Leaders Reception, delivered in partnership with @bjss.com, @mancitycouncil.bsky.social, Tech for Good Alliance & @techuk.bsky.social. #Tech4Good #DigitalInnovation #Manchester 🧵👇

🏘️ A couple of weeks ago, in partnership with our friends at Paper, we hosted a roundtable exploring how can we make housing services more inclusive, accessible, and tenant-led. Read our summary and key takeaways right here: www.nexerdigital.com/news-and-tho... #Accessibility #ServiceDesign

📅 l April Tech Events As conference season kicks off, we've rounded up some of the most exciting events, talks & workshops to have caught our eye! Whether you're eager to grow your existing skillset or hear from industry experts, make sure you've marked your calendars 👇 #TechEvents #Manchester

🔊 l Calling all VCSEs! Join our upcoming AI Skills Workshop to explore practical ways that AI could benefit your organisation and the communities you support. We'll cover: 📌 What AI is & how it works 📌 Benefits, risks & ethics 📌 How it could help your organisation #DigitalInclusion #AI 🧵👇

🗨 l LGA Talk We're excited to speak at @local.gov.uk's AI Innovation in Local Government event today! We'll be sharing insights from our People’s Panel for AI project, which aims to empower residents with the skills & training to shape the use of AI in service delivery. 🧵👇 #AI #LocalGovernment

🌐 l Site Refresh We've been working with human-centred design experts @nexerdigital.bsky.social to improve our website's accessibility. Now, we're sharing our journey to encourage more people to think about inclusivity in web design. Read the full article below! 👇 🔗 bit.ly/41KwZgH

🔊 l Calling Black Women in Tech! In partnership with Beetroot Consulting, @mcrdig.bsky.social & Purple Bonsai we're thrilled to sponsor Phase 2 of "Where Are All the Black Women in Tech?" - an initiative exploring the systemic barriers faced by Black women & the actions needed to drive change. 🧵👇

📄 l Inclusion News #LetsGetDigital, highlighted in the government's #DigitalInclusionActionPlan, supports Manchester residents to become regular, confident online users. Discover how we're building a more equal digital future in our Digital Inclusion Report '25 👇 🔗 bit.ly/3Xsuez5

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at @umbraco.umbracocommunity.social.ap.brid.gy for supporting us as #CampDigital partners this year! 🥳 Want to join us on 3rd July? Check our this year's talks and workshops, and book your place at: www.nexerdigital.com/campdigital/... #Umbraco

📅 l March Tech Events This month, we've spotted the first glimpses of Spring - & plenty of exciting tech events up North! 👀 Whether you're interested in learning new skills or growing your network, make sure you've marked these dates in your diary 👇 #TechEvents #NorthernTech #Manchester

Our Group CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social responds to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's new Digital Inclusion Action Plan. Read the full opinion piece at www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/dig....

🎉 l Digital Inclusion Action Plan As digital inclusion finally becomes part of the national agenda in DSIT's Digital Inclusion Action Plan, we're beyond proud to see @mancitycouncil.bsky.social's #LetsGetDigital programme recognised as an example of best practice! 🧵👇

UK Tech Week is back! To celebrate the start of UK Tech Week 2025, we're hosting an invitation-only launch event in Bristol city centre. Read more here ➡️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🗣 l Telecoms Talk We've been delving into all things digital infrastructure! 🗨 At the first ever #NWTelecomsShowcase, we discussed how local authorities & industry can collaborate more strategically. 🗨 We explored the UK's political regulatory landscape at #FutureTelecomsConference25. 🧵👇

📬 l Feb Bulletin It's been an exciting month, with events taking us to Manchester, Liverpool & London! This issue, we share: 📌 Reflections from @techuk.bsky.social's NW & Future Telecoms conferences 📌A look inside MCR School of Architecture's Decoding AI exhibition 📌 Our monthly events summary

❕ l Device Giveaway Do you know an older or disabled person who needs support accessing reliable connectivity? Thanks to the generosity of UK charity AbilityNet, our Digital Inclusion team will gift 22 Jangala Get Boxes to older & disabled people at risk of digital exclusion. 👇🧵

🤖 l AI Use Case Bank We’re so proud that the People’s Panel for AI has joined @local.gov.uk's bank of case studies showcasing how UK councils are innovating with AI. Learn more about the People's Panel or explore other inspiring use cases below! 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4hgluUE

💼 l New Year, New Job? Our search for a Digital Inclusion Officer to join our incredible Let's Get Digital team closes tomorrow! We're looking for someone that's: 🌟 Passionate about supporting people in need 🌟 Community-focused 🌟 Committed to digital inclusion Apply now! 👇

📬 l January Bulletin Hello, 2025 - our first bulletin of the year has landed! 👋 This issue, we'll share: 📌 Sneak peeks into new projects 📌An appeal for innovators with a passion for digital equity to be our next Digital Inclusion Officer! 📌 Our monthly event summary

🔊 l AI Guidance We're so proud to have worked with local authorities across the UK to shape the Co-Operative Values Driven AI Framework. The guide aims to offer recommendations & considerations for councils interested in exploring applications of AI in their service. 🧵👇

🚀 Digital Skills Festival, February 2025 🚀 If you’d like to be involved, as a sponsor or speaker, please get in touch 👏 ☝️ Digital Her Day Tickets - https://buff.ly/4fLbX6q Talent Day Tickets - https://buff.ly/49xoB7z

🔊 l We're Hiring! Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of people in Manchester? Our Lets Get Digital team is on the lookout for a Digital Inclusion Officer to support their vital work building a fair future for all. Read more 👇 bit.ly/4abprY8 #TechJobs #DigitalInclusion

🗣 l LGA Talk On the 8th January, we're sharing insights & next steps from the People's Panel for AI at the @lgacyberdigital.bsky.social AI Network. We're thrilled to be part of a supportive network driving ethical AI innovation in local government. Click the link to join us! 👇

📅 l January Tech Events Hello 2025! 🎉 We're seeing in the New Year by sharing some of the most exciting tech events taking place in the North in January 👇 Which are you most looking forward to attending? #TechEvents #Networking #Manchester

#CampDigital - start your 2025 with a ticket to a day of digital inspiration! 🎉 Our #UX, #design and #digital conference is back 3rd July, bringing together the community for a day of talks, workshops and connection. Early birds are just £200+VAT, available till 17th Jan at: tinyurl.com/mw4bcyb9

🎉 l 2024 Highlights As we step into January, we’re taking one last look back to reflect on an incredible year. Over the last 12 months, these are the moments that have made us most proud to be a part of Manchester's Digital Strategy! ✨ 🧵👇

📣 As part of our 2025 Digital Skills Festival, Digital Her Day will take place on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. 🎟️ Tickets are available here! https://buff.ly/49FwWpY *If you are a Manchester Digital member, please check your emails for a special Digital Her Day code 🪄

📬 l December Bulletin Could that chime be the first jingle of sleigh bells, or is it our DigiStrat bulletin landing in your inbox? This issue, we've got: 📌 A round-up of our #DigitalRightsDays celebrations 📌 A call to donate your old devices this Christmas 📌 Our monthly events summary

🗣 l IDRD Interviews In our final interview celebrating International #DigitalRightsDays, we spoke to Bassajamba CEO Reina Yaidoo to explore how we can work with communities to develop systems that protect everyone's human rights online - and why we should.

🗣 l IDRD Interviews Could the rise of AI impact our human rights online? To celebrate International #DigitalRightsDays, we asked the University of Salford's resident AI expert Dr. Richard Whittle to share his insights on how AI could impact our decision-making, privacy, & autonomy.

🗣 l IDRD Interviews How does digital equity relate to human rights? 🤔 To mark International #DigitalRightsDays, we sat down with Digital Inclusion Co-Ordinator Chris Northen to discuss the intersection between digital inclusion efforts & the advancement of human rights. 🧵👇

🎉 l International Digital Rights Days We're celebrating the first ever IDRD! A worldwide campaign by the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights, IDRD highlights the actions we can take to safeguard human rights online and ensure that digital experiences are safe, inclusive & equitable for all. 🧵👇

🔊 l Tech Events The weather might be chilly, but Manchester's tech events scene shows no sign of slowing down! Each month, we collate some of our city's most exciting tech events in our Digital Strategy bulletin. Here are a few of our event highlights for December 👇 #TechEvents #Manchester

🗣 l Co-Design Workshop Calling all businesses: could you shape the future of skills provision in Manchester? Register for Manchester City Council & The University of Manchester's workshop to co-design the Manchester Digital Skills Framework & help improve digital capability in our city! 🧵👇

🤖 l AI Event What's next for business education in the age of AI? Join Salford University for a lecture exploring: 💭 The political economy of AI 🎓 How AI has exposed tensions between traditional academic approaches & new technologies 📈 Why business schools may be uniquely primed to thrive

💻 l Laptop Donations This week, we joined the Digital Inclusion team to deliver more free devices to charities across our city. Generously gifted by XMA, the laptops will make a huge impact in their new homes, helping more people to benefit from the opportunities of digital. 🧵👇

📬 l November Bulletin Time's ticking - there's just one hour left to sign up for our bulletin before the latest issue drops! 📌 A round-up of our #Digitober celebrations 📌 A bonus entry to our #DigitoberStories 📌 First reflections on the Smart City World Conference 📌 Our monthly event summary

❔ l Skills Survey Businesses & skills providers: help shape digital skills training in your city! Your insights will inform the Manchester Digital Skills Framework, helping organisations understand: 📌 Digital skills levels 📌 How to upskill teams 📌 Training options 🧵👇

⭐ l Speaker Announcement 🎉 We're excited to introduce our second keynote speaker for AI for All: the incredible Marie Hamilton! 🎉 Marie will be leading our keynote talk on AI & Skills, exploring future skills need and the importance of collaboration & inclusivity.

📚 l Our Library is open! You can now explore our online archives to find all the bulletins, blogs, and case studies you might have missed on social media – without scrolling through endless posts. Why not peruse our website’s digital stacks? 🔗 bit.ly/3V0dRZL

⭐ l Speaker Announcement 🎉 We're thrilled to reveal our first speaker for our AI for All conference event: the wonderful Tania Duarte 🎉 Tania will be leading our first keynote talk on AI & Ethics, exploring the most crucial ethical considerations for inclusive development.

🥁 l Drumroll, Please The wait is over for our BIG news: 🎉 This June, we're launching our first conference event, AI for All! AI for All is our call to action for developing approaches to Artificial Intelligence that prioritise human needs, values, & participation. 🧵👇