DEEP TECH TALKS
14.08.2025
DiSH MCR, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE
Step beyond the hype and into the engine room of innovation. Deep Tech Talks is where real developers and technologists come to explore the complex, cutting-edge systems that are redefining our world — from advanced AI and robotics to quantum computing, next-gen infrastructure, and beyond.
In this event four expert speakers will take the stage to deliver in-depth, highly technical talks on the hard problems and breakthroughs driving deep tech forward. No marketing. No surface-level trends. Just real, rigorous exploration of the technologies that matter most.
If you’re ready for bold ideas, real engineering, and a serious dose of technical depth — this is for you!
SPEAKERS
Sam Greenwood
AI/ML Tech Lead
Fuzzy Labs
John Carney
Director of Data Science
PDFTA
Mark West
Assistant Director - Innovation
Roke
AGENDA
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Sam Greenwood
AI/ML Tech Lead
Fuzzy Labs
SESSION OVERVIEW: Production errors are inevitable, but what if your systems could detect, debug, and even fix issues autonomously? In this talk, I’ll share our experience creating a proof of concept AI-powered agent designed to monitor live system logs, identify errors in real-time, debug the underlying causes, and proactively generate pull requests to fix the issues. I’ll explore how we built this automated solution, discuss the challenges faced, the lessons learned and explore what the future holds.
John Carney
Director of Data Science
PDFTA
99 Second Talks
Take the opportunity to take centre stage and introduce yourself to the group! Talk about your business, your career or a topic that interests you – just keep it to 99 seconds.
If you would like to speak during the evening, approach our team anytime in the lead up to the talks and we will add you to the list!
EVENT FAQ's
Matt Ballantine
Engagement Manager
Equal Experts
SESSION OVERVIEW: The human brain has an amazing ability to spot patterns in random data. It’s an evolutionary legacy that enabled us to survive. and a power that can help teams look at problems through new lenses and find ways to solve problems that would otherwise remain undiscovered.
In this workshop, participants will be led through some of the theories behind apophenia and then get to try out a few techniques that can help unblock creative thinking in teams at any stage of developing software products.
The first part of this workshop will provide participants with a crash course in the theory behind apophenia.
From there, participants will get to try out three distinct techniques:
– visual metaphor – to help explore new perspectives
– “The Creativator” – for idea generation
– tarot for business – how the mechanics of tarot card reading can be brought into an organisational context to help tell stories and solve problems from new perspectives.
Gem Hill
Founder
Selfcare Backpack
SESSION OVERVIEW: In a world of more AI and automation, human connection and empathy is more important than ever. Learn how to tap into and grow your empathy in this talk.
We think of empathy as an innate human trait, and humans are (generally) wired for it, but that doesn’t mean we can’t develop and practice this skill. I’d argue this is something we should be doing.
This talk will cover what empathy is, how we display and use it, and why it helps use have deeper, more productive conversations. It will also include some concrete tips on how to practice your empathy in every day life, as well as some tips on how empathy can help you increase your self awareness and kindness towards yourself.
I’ll be bringing research and tips I’ve learned on my journey to be a therapist, bringing examples in a safe and engaging way.
Digital & Social inclusion
At MTF we believe that everyone across Greater Manchester should be able to access a career in tech without barriers. That’s why, as part of our digital and social inclusion programme, we collect food bank donations at our events. We then work with Manchester City Council and our charity partners who distribute the donations to those who need them most.
We appreciate times are hard for everyone, but if you can, we politely ask you to bring a donation for our food bank partners. We are asking for baby food, nappies, infant formula, hygiene wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, halal food and socks. If your religion prevents you from touching or purchasing any of the previous items you are welcome to bring packaged bars of soap.
Purchase your pass
Tickets for our Leadership Conference are £36 each and include admission to the day conference at Hotel Voco and the private drinks reception on the terrace. Ticket price also includes refreshments & lunch.
Please note: to ensure attendees can benefit from networking opportunities and attendance at the conference, tickets are limited to 2 tickets per company. Leadership content is aimed at C-Suite, Heads of, Directors and Founders. If you are from a recruitment company or consultancy our PSL for the event is full for those attendees. We kindly ask you do not purchase a ticket to allow us to keep the event balance. If you do purchase a ticket from one of those industries we will not allow entry and are not able to process a refund.
AFTER PARTY
Our evening social offers 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.
Thank you to all the organisers, I can’t wait for next year!
You understood that representation would matter, and rose to the challenge!