Manchester Digital is where the GM tech community transforms ideas, accelerates innovation and maximises growth.
Find out what we've got coming up this month and beyond by exploring our upcoming events and opportunities to elevate your business, skills and network.
Digital Skills Festival 2026
Showcase your brand at DSF'26
The Digital Skills Festival is Greater Manchester’s flagship week-long event connecting tech employers, educators and future talent, and is set to return 2–6 February 2026.
If you'd like your brand to be at the forefront of the region's thriving tech community, take a look at our sponsorship opportunities now.
Exhibit at Talent Day
Ensure your business is part of the North’s largest dedicated tech careers fair.
Exhibiting at Talent Day gives you direct access to over 2,000 students, graduates, returners and career changers – all looking to start or grow their careers in tech. Showcase your vacancies, meet future employees, and raise your profile as an employer of choice.
Tech Leader Talks
The Power and Peril of Data
Join us for a special Tech Leader Talk, sponsored by hedgehog lab, where we’ll be joined by senior technology leaders from some of the most influential organisations discussing all things data.
Featuring speakers from hedgehog lab, ICO, AJ Bell, DWP Digital, Mony Group and The Insights Family.
Member Conference this December
Our Member Conference is set to take place this December, as we unite our community around the theme of Built to Last.
We are currently seeking speakers and sponsors to support the event. Themes include: doing more with less, scaling without shortcuts, and what’s changed in how you work, hire, or build. If you have an example of working on a project with another member, get in touch!
Key supporter packages start from just £2.5k.
Carbon Literacy Training
If you'd like to learn about carbon emissions and how to reduce your company's impact on the environment, join us for our next Carbon Literacy Training Day which will take place online across the mornings of 22nd and 23rd October.
Open Doors. Back Local Talent.
Manchester Digital is running two programmes that support Mayor Andy Burnham’s vision of an inclusive region with technical pathways for everyone:
- T Connect: real-world experience for local T Level students
- Grad Recharge: a fresh start for STEM graduates pivoting into tech
Your business can support these projects by hosting a short placement, setting a live project brief or offering mentoring or a career talk.
Get in touch with Emma Grant for more information.
Get involved
Events
Our 2025 events calendar has been announced! Add these dates to your diary or get in touch with the team to find out how you can be involved.
Partner with us
If you'd like to sponsor one of our 2025 events and get your brand directly in front of Greater Manchester's tech community, explore our sponsorship opportunities!
Commercial Bolt-ons
Enhance your membership with additional benefits through our Commercial Bolt-Ons - amplify your engagement, boost visibility and unlock greater value from your membership.
Community and Resources
Stay connected with Manchester Digital’s tech community:
- Member News & Events Calendar: Discover upcoming events and news from Manchester Digital members.
- Jobs Board: Find top talent or your next opportunity.
- #MDTechCommunity Slack Channel: Join the conversation and connect with other member
- LinkedIn Group, LinkedIn Newsletter and Social Channels: Stay engaged with Manchester Digital on LinkedIn, X and more.
Discover how Manchester Digital can help you transform, accelerate and maximise your impact in the tech sector.
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