Join us for an event to come together to share ideas and make connections. 

Exploring how digital exclusion affects people and what we can to do combat it

Consett, County Durham | Friday 26th June 2026 |⏰ 11am-2pm including lunch

This free event brings together community organisations, project leaders, digital champions and learners from County Durham. What to expect...

  • Workshop: Young People & Digital Exclusion — A focused session exploring the specific challenges young people face, from device access to online safety, confidence, and the pressures of digital‑first systems. Let's challenge the myth that all young people are fine in an increasingly digital world!
  • Workshop: Understanding Lived Experience — A broader look at digital exclusion across communities, including real stories from people who have struggled with digital confidence and overcome barriers with the support of digital champions, friends, and local services.
  • Networking Lunch — A relaxed opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build partnerships over lunch from 12:30pm onwards.
  • Community Stalls — A limited number of spaces will be available for community organisations to host informal stalls, share leaflets, chat with attendees, and showcase their digital inclusion work during breaks and over lunch.

Places are free but limited so register now to ensure your slot! 

The event will open first to organisations based in County Durham, with remaining places later offered to partners and networks across the wider North East.

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