Demystifying Devices for Digital Inclusion

In this online meeting 100% Digital Leeds and circular IT specialists Reconome will share their knowledge and expertise to help you confidently purchase the right devices for your digital inclusion project, ensuring value for money and maximum social impact.

Reconome play a key role in supporting access to devices for digitally excluded people, directly addressing the digital divide. They are accredited tech partner for Good Things Foundation, powering the National Device Bank, and have previously partnered with Hubbub on their Community Calling programme.

The event will be online, via Teams. The meeting link will be emailed to attendees before the event.

This event is aimed at:

• Organisations delivering digital inclusion support for people in Leeds.

• Organisational staff and volunteers with low or no technical knowledge.

• Organisations looking to buy devices for use within their digital inclusion sessions.

• Organisations looking to buy devices to lend or gift to service users.

The event will cover:

• Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks – understanding the key features so you can choose the right devices for the most impact.

• Making sense of device specifications – understanding key terminology and unpicking the jargon.

• Balancing functionality with value for money.

• Understanding minimum specifications for device safety.

• Considering accessibility and connectivity.

• The pros and cons of buying new equipment versus buying reconditioned.

• Avoiding common pitfalls and ‘false economy’.

Speakers will include:

Dave Williams, Director at Reconome

Dave leads initiatives that repurpose corporate technology for underprivileged communities. With over 15 years of experience scaling tech startups, Dave is passionate about driving digital inclusion and sustainability. He has successfully guided projects that bridge the digital divide, ensuring technology reaches those who need it most.

Amy Hearn, Digital Inclusion Manager at 100% Digital Leeds

100% Digital Leeds is one of the most successful digital inclusion programmes in the country. The team builds partnerships and networks to develop interventions that achieve shared priorities, working to improve outcomes for everyone by increasing digital access, engagement, and participation. They work with over 200 organisations, teams, settings, and services across all sectors, increasing the capacity of third sector organisations and building the digital inclusion ecosystem across Leeds.