Only a few weeks to go until our annual Festival of Light returns to brighten the dark nights in Sunderland with sparkling new lighting installations! ✨ Remember, pre-booking is essential. Tickets won't be on sale from the event site. Book now 👉orlo.uk/rejLL

EduROAM is coming to Sunderland city centre! We're delighted to announce our latest smart city milestone in partnership with Boldyn Networks & University of Sunderland, to expand EduROAM to the city’s outdoor Wi-Fi network. Read more: orlo.uk/ph0Cf #CityofSmart

🌐 Are you or someone you know interested in embracing the digital world? Join us for a series of free events as part of Good Things Foundation’s #GetOnlineWeek! ➡️ Wonders of the Web ➡️ Money Saving Tips ➡️ BorrowBox and Library App 👉 orlo.uk/1oiUZ #CityofSmart

We recently welcomed Sandhill View Academy students to City Hall to learn about our smart city. This collaboration between the council, Boldyn Networks & Sunderland Software City immersed learners in the world of tech that's shaping our #SmartCity of Sunderland 🌆 👉 orlo.uk/To8iK

This week in the Digest… ⚛️ Atom Bank raises £100m from existing investors 💸 Northumbria Uni receives £9m AI funding 🤝 Everflow completes management buyout 🌇 North East smart city credentials to be showcased in Barcelona More stories >> open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

🚀 Exciting news: North East secures £3.7M for #5G innovation with DSIT grant. New advancements include 5G-enabled smart port operations and connected intelligent transport systems 🌍 👉 Full article at: orlo.uk/SSjL4 #5GInnovation #DigitalTransformation #CityOfSmart

🌐 Sunderland's Community Digital Health Hubs set to revolutionise digital access & provide: ⚡Free Wi-Fi 🖥️Digital devices 🆓Free data & SIM cards (if eligible) 👩‍💻Skills support from Tech Mates 👉Find your hub: orlo.uk/vmYWT #CityOfSmart #DigitalInclusion

We're delighted to welcome one of the UK’s largest immersive screens to the heart of Sunderland. Keel Square is set to house Sunderland Pavilion, a contemporary glass ‘house’ that will provide a centrepiece for Expo Sunderland. Read more: orlo.uk/LIgpG #CityOfSmart

Creative youngsters across our city have used Minecraft to showcase their skills in a recent competition, helping to shape a designated space within Culture House Sunderland, scheduled to open in 2025. Take a look at their amazing creations in this video!

The "Creating Culture House in Minecraft" competition invited those aged 7 to 25 to design the teen room for the new venue, resulting in some truly fantastic and imaginative designs. Read more about the Minecraft competition: orlo.uk/PUD1M

💻Do you have a digital device at home that you no longer use or want? Maybe in a drawer, on a shelf, or under your bed? Throughout August, September and October, you can drop off any unwanted devices at a Digital Health Hub in your local area of Sunderland📆 1/2

LATEST STORY: Sunderland launches free smart city app ow.ly/sFcl105GUJv #SmartCities #SmartCity

Introducing the Sunderland App! 📱 🛍️ Shop smart with exclusive deals and discounts 🌟 Support your community 🚗 Interactive maps make navigating the city a breeze 💡 Discover hidden gems, events and activities Download the Sunderland App now at orlo.uk/j0kx2 📲

Sunderland’s smart, interactive football wall has seen nearly 1,200 hours of active play over the past year, helping residents stay active and have fun 🏙️⚽ Learn more about our smart playparks and plans for Seaburn Park: orlo.uk/8uLHq #CityofSmart

💻 Do you have a friend or family member who is interested in going online for the first time? 📱 As part of National #GetOnlineWeek, sign-up for a series of events across Sunderland, with access free support to improve digital confidence. #CityofSmart orlo.uk/bJ0N5

Sunderland City Council is enhancing waterfront safety with smart lifebuoy sensors through our Smart City programme 🌊⚠️ Learn how we’re transforming public safety through smart technology: orlo.uk/03Cza #CityofSmart

Read our new blog, summarising findings from Expo Sunderland “Delivering the Future City 2024” event. Read about how Expo Sunderland serves as a platform for exploring innovative solutions to create a thriving, sustainable city here 👉 orlo.uk/7u8kq #CityOfSmart

Cutting-edge tech meets seaside fun! 🌊 Our new smart play park in Seaburn offers interactive experiences forchildren of all ages. Read more: orlo.uk/4iqXv #CityofSmart

Organisations across #Sunderland hosted a series of free events this Autumn as part of the annual Get Online Week, ran by Good Things Foundation Read more about how these events aimed to bridge the digital divide in our city. orlo.uk/FQnCG #CityOfSmart

On World Computer Literacy Day, it seems fitting to celebrate the impact and success of the city’s 23 Digital Health Hubs. Read more about our recent celebratory event held at City Hall 👉 orlo.uk/UB7ML