What to expect
Building communities and creating safe spaces is at the centre of Manchester Tech Festival, that’s why Queer Tech Co-Working is back for 2025! An opportunity to get out of the office, meet like-minded people working in the tech space and get some work done at the same time!
If you identify as LGBTQ+, you work in tech, and love to be part of a community, then we would love you to join us.
FAQ'S
Queer Tech Co-Working is open to anyone working in tech who identifies as LGBTQ+, whether you’re a hardcore techie, run your own consultancy, or work in marketing, HR, or something similar! We’re a friendly bunch at MTF, so allies are always welcome too!
You can arrive anytime from 9:00am and stay for as long as you want to upto 5pm! You can drop in as and when you need aslong as you have a ticket. All we ask is that if you have a ticket and don’t need to use it – you let us know so that others can take your seat!
When you arrive, you will walk into the reception. Simply give your name in at the reception desk and someone will show you up to the second floor. We will meet you at the entrance to DiSH and show you to the co-working space! If you aren’t feeling confident, let us know and we will introduce you to the people in the space!
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in DiSH MCR, a tech co-working space. You’re welcome to put your earphones in and get your head down, or network and talk as you work. All we ask is that you are mindful of the space you are in.
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in a Co-Working space, so there are plenty of plugs, wifi and USB & USB C Chargers. The venue is fully accessible.