Hannah Roden | Innovation Officer
Leeds City Council

Hannah Roden is an accomplished Innovation Officer at Leeds City Council, with a passion for driving positive change through technology and connectivity. With a keen interest in smart city initiatives and technology enabled care, Hannah is dedicated to leveraging innovation to enhance the quality of life for residents in Leeds and beyond.

With a proven track record of implementing cutting-edge solutions to address urban challenges, Hannah is a forward-thinker who thrives on finding creative ways to make cities more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive. Her expertise lies in developing and implementing strategies that harness the power of technology to create connected communities and improve service delivery.

Hannah's collaborative approach and strong communication skills have enabled her to build successful partnerships with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. She is a dynamic leader who excels at inspiring teams to think outside the box and embrace new ideas.

As a speaker at Connected North 2025, Hannah will share her insights on how connectivity and innovation can shape the future of northern communities.