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FESTIVAL
[1.11.23 - 2.11.23]
MANCHESTER TECH FESTIVAL
On Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd November, Manchester Tech Festival will be returning to host two days of panel discussions, lively debates and thought provoking talks.
Our main festival spans three stages giving you access to your choice of talks across a verity of tech topics. In addition our tech expo featuring over 25 tech companies from across Manchester and our evening socials give you the unique opportunity to expand your network.
FESTIVAL LAYOUT
Manchester Tech Festival takes place at the historical Victoria Baths. Spanning three stages and several rooms, the festival gives you the opportunity to explore our lineup at your own pace against one of the most iconic backdrops in the city.
1. Main stage
Our main stage hosts 2 days of top tech talks from some of the biggest names in tech, alongside panel discussions on the topics that matter most to Manchester’s tech community.
2. Tech Expo
The Tech Expo is your opportunity to visit over 20 of Manchester’s brightest tech companies to explore services, careers and business development opportunities.
3. Stage Two
Stage two hosts 2 days of tailored content including Women in Tech, Tech for Good and Diversity & Inclusion.
4. Food Court
Our food court hosts a number of Manchester food suppliers including Carribean Kitchen, giving you the chance to grab a bite to eat between talks and panels. All of our suppliers are local, independent, diverse-owned operators that we love to support.
5. Stage three
Stage three of the conference hosts our Startup / Scaleup track across both days of the festival,
6. Calm Zone
Finding the hustle and bustle of the conference too much? Or simply need two minutes on your own? Take some time to visit our calm zone.
7. Breakout zone
Check your emails or hold a meeting, grab some time in our breakout zone perfect for keeping your business running while at the festival!
8. Tech Drop Off
Help tackle digital exclusion at our tech drop off point in partnership with Community Computers.
An Incredible Lineup across 3 stages
WEDNESDAY 1st NOVEMBER
All conferences are 8:30am – 5:30pm
THURSDAY 2nd NOVEMBER
All conferences are 8:30am – 5:30pm
Purchase your pass
Secure your spot at our Leadership Day! Purchase your festival pass now and be a part of an unforgettable experience that promises to inspire, educate, and connect you with leading experts from Manchester’s tech scene and beyond..
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TECH DROP OFF ZONE
Community runs through everything we do at Manchester Tech Festival. That’s why we are joining forces with Community Computers to run our Tech Drop Off Zone.
Sponsored by Shipster the Tech Drop Off allows our attendees to easily donate unwanted equipment to be cleaned, refurbished and put back into the community to help those otherwise unable to access the digital world.
On the 1st and 2nd of November guests can donate a number of tech items to Community Computers.