The Institute of Digital Innovation

A part of the larger DigitalCity project which is focussed on developing a self sustaining and profitable cluster of world-class digital media and technology enterprises.

The IDI is dedicated to turning ideas into businesses and enabling communities to realise their ambitions but it is the people we help who truly shape the new digital economy for this area.

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TEDxTeessideUniversityLive

TEDxLive is an extension of the TEDx program, launched by TED in 2010. TEDxLive events are TEDx events built around the live webcast of TED Conferences. TEDxLive events enable TED enthusiasts all over the world to experience live sessions of the TED Conference;

TEDxTeessideUniversityLive will be simulcasting the TEDGlobal 2011 conference in the Phoenix Building, on Wednesday 13th July. The day will be all about watching amazing speakers through a live stream in a relaxed and informal environment. People are welcome to come along to watch a part or all of the event. We will be providing refreshments at intervals throughout the day, including a light lunch.

As the event is all about the live stream we request that people coming to watch the event do so respecting others. A network session will take place after the stream which will give everyone the opportunity to talk and share.

The newly set-up company Big Bite Creative who have just taken residence in the Phoenix Building will be sponsoring the evening networking event with beers and a giant game of Pong which they are currently working on. So for an evening of networking with a twist and a little bit of competition get yourselves along.

To book a place please visit eventbrite

For speaker schedule please visit

A new SPIN on things

Over the past 18 months IDI and TEN (Teesside Enterprise Network) have brought events with a range of speakers talking on a number of different subjects. At our last event attendees asked us to organise more informal events that let them do the talking.

With this in mind we would like to invite you to SummerSpin (Solutions, Problems, Ideas Network) event at The Dickens Inn on Thursday 9 June at 5.30pm. Read More

Concept goes to Newcastle

The next quarterly Concept Film Night is a special joint event that we are partnering with NFM on and will be held at NFM’s base at Hoults Yard in Newcastle. It will be a great opportunity for film makers to show their work to a wider audience and expand networks.

Screening films from a number of Northeast film makers across a range of different genres, the showcase is always diverse. Read More

Another TEDx success

On the 6^th April the IDI hosted its second TEDx event. The Sound Studio was once again transformed into an event space and over 80 people filled the seats to listen to real life speakers and watch a selection of TEDTalks.

Concept Film Night – call for submissions

The next Concept Film Night will be on Wednesday 8^th June and we are currently looking for film submissions from Northeast based film-makers of all levels. Films can be of any genre and ideally no longer than 20 minutes in length, although show-reels or trailers of longer features will be considered.
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