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The Second Day

Summary and Conclusions

Delegates met together in the morning and summarised the key challenges:

  • How to move NEFF forwards in close conjunction with government/academic/business and government
  • Such a strong diverse turn out at the event was an extremely positive thing
  • All the pieces to the jigsaw were present at the event and by working together could provide future solutions
  • Such a gathering could provide a framework or vehicle for the future
  • Organisations must become more proactive as well as defensive
  • The needs of the citizen must be protected and enshrined at the heart of any future venture
  • Business assist programmes must be developed
  • Such a venture must span the region, and add value also to UK and European actions

Conclusion

Given the tenor of recent media coverage from and about the region, the attendees representing some of the region's governmental, academic and business leaders felt empowered and determined to take a positive and robust stance to provide some protection for the North East community not only for today but also for the future.  Combining the talent and research of the regions universities with North East business and law enforcement delegates identified clear opportunities for collaborative and complementary initiatives within a clearly badged project.  Any such venture, properly resourced and tasked, must be a legal entity representing the interest of the citizen and must span the region giving guidance, advice, assistance and protection for all North East citizens. 

It was noted that the event was being held within the close vicinity of Hadrian's Wall a world heritage site.  It was further recognised that when first constructed it was built on the frontier of the then Roman Empire and is still seen today as a sign of strength and security for the region.  As such there was a real synergy with the aims and objectives of the conclusions of the two days event, resulting in the designation of the HADRIAN PROJECT. 

A pledge made by all representatives from regional, national, European partners, law enforcement business and citizen leaders was made to work together to recognise threats and seek opportunities to develop the project to help rebuild public confidence and trust and build a strong and confident region for the future. This aim is not just for the region, but also for all those who share the aim of leaving no one behind, vulnerable or insecure in the Internet era as it affects all regions of this and other countries.