Now in its thirteenth year, the Dynamites are the North East’s most highly anticipated IT and Tech awards. Since 2014, 5,182 attendees have celebrated the industry, 151 companies or individuals are the proud holders of the cherished Dynamites trophy and over 1,094 nominations have been considered by the judges. On Thursday 12th November 2026, we are expecting the biggest celebration of the industry yet.
Guests will be welcomed with a drinks reception to socialise and network with 450 attendees from 150+ organisations. From there a three course dinner will accompany the main activity for the evening; the awards themselves. The event provides an opportunity for attendees and companies to build profile and national status in joining Dynamo’s growing network.
Elaine Robertson is a comedian from County Durham. In 2024 she was the winner of the ISH Comedy Awards Panel Prize and a finalist in the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedian of the Year. This year she took part on BBC Comedy and New Writing North’s, Comedy Camp which brought together comedy writers and performers from the region to develop characters and ideas for TV with support from Jeremy Dyson (League of Gentlemen, Good Omens, Killing Eve) director Chris Foggin (Ludwig) and writer Rebecca Bain (NewsJack, Horrible Histories).
Elaine is a Co- Director of Felt Nowt CIC which aims to improve access to comedy in the North East, bringing sustainable gigs and workshops to rural areas and supporting and developing local talent. Elane leads on the Communities Programme which aims to develop new audiences and voices to comedy while also using comedy as a vehicle to improve confidence in speaking and storytelling.
