MTF CORE CONFERENCE
24.9.25 - 25.9.24
About the conference
VICTORIA BATHS, ManchesteR
What to expect
Our Core conference is designed to cater for everyone in the community and includes:
Discover our Main stage, built around what is currently urgent, topical and developing in the tech space. This can range from more socially conscious discussions to the more granular, techie topics. This year we are delighted to bring to our main stage two Keynote Speakers (to be announced!). Across the two days our main stage will feature 2 keynote talks with live Q&A, 10 tech talks and 2 panel discussions.
Step into our Tech Expo, where over 15 forward-thinking tech companies are ready to connect, inspire, and collaborate. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career in tech or scale up your business, the Expo is your go-to space to meet the people and products shaping the future. With breakout areas designed for deeper conversations and plenty of time built into the agenda to explore, the Expo Hall is more than just a showcase — it’s a hub of opportunity, innovation, and connection.he festival to browse the expo!
Discover the future of technology at our Tech and Innovation Showcase, where 15 pioneering companies come together to demonstrate how their innovations are transforming lives. From revolutionising education with immersive learning platforms to advancing healthcare through AI-driven diagnostics and wearable tech, this showcase puts life-changing technology front and centre
Inclusivity is at the heart of Manchester Tech Festival and we work hard to ensure all of our spaces throughout the festival work for everyone. That’s why we have a number of calm zones and mental health spaces giving you the opportunity to retreat and reboot in a calm, quit space away from the hustle and bustle of the festival.
Introducing our Charity Workshop Room – a unique space where purpose meets practicality. Here, you’ll have the chance to take part in ten-minute speed networking sessions with a range of inspiring charities, each ready to share how you can make a meaningful impact through your business. Whether it’s supporting local communities, championing sustainability, or driving social change, you’ll discover simple, effective ways to embed charitable partnerships into your work – with minimal effort and maximum impact.nd real insights take centre stage.
What's On
Day One
Software Engineering & Product
Stage Two
Aimed at Testers, Engineers, Product Owners, Heads of Engineering, CTO’s, Founders, and
Day Two
Purchase your pass
Tickets for our Core Festival are £16 per day and include admission to the festival at Victoria Baths and the evening social for that day.
Please note that to keep costs down and ensure our festival is accessible to all, we do not include lunch at our core festival.
AFTER PARTY
Our evening socials offer the perfect setting to forge new connections, exchange insights, and build valuable relationships within the tech community. With a vibrant atmosphere, delicious refreshments, and opportunities to engage with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and like-minded enthusiasts, this evening social is the ideal platform to relax, unwind, and expand your professional network.
Day 1 – Mother Marys 7-9 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP
Day 2 – Abel Heywood, 38 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ
Thank you to all the organisers, I can’t wait for next year!
You understood that representation would matter, and rose to the challenge!
OUR EXHIBITORS
JOIN OR SPONSOR COMMUNITY
From an exhibition stand at our core conference to sponsorship of one of our mid-year events, MTF offers businesses of all sizes an opportunity to join together and engage with the Manchester Tech Ecosystem.
From boosting brand awareness to securing your next big hire, our sponsorship packages offer a year of benefits designed to hit your business goals, regardless of your priorities!
Enquiry today or explore the different opportunities for MTF 2026