INNOVATION
SHOWCASE

Core conference

What to expect

The Innovation Showcase offers a chance to explore a curated mix of emerging technologies across fields like agritech, medtech, edtech, Createch, and robotics.

Here, the spotlight is on interaction and imagination — a chance to explore innovation as it’s happening. Every exhibit invites you to get hands-on with real technology being built and tested today. Whether you’re curious about emerging tools or just want to expand your view of the tech landscape, the showcase is a place to engage, ask questions, and spark fresh thinking.

NOTE: The Innovation Showcase is part of the Core Conference at Victoria Baths on the 24th and 25th September. Delegates must have a full conference event ticket to access the exhibition.

INNOVATORS

AGENDA

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Are you an innovator? The last few spaces in our Innovation Showcase still remain – so if you have innovative, interactive tech to showcase we would love to hear from you! Thanks to our sponsors spaces are free to those genuinely looking to showcase their tech to the community! Get in touch with [email protected] or use the form on our Contact Us page

Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments – The CRADLE Prosperity Partnership brings together the industrial experience that Amentum has in applied robotics and autonomous Systems with the research expertise at The University of Manchester in this field, to create a collaborative research centre that is internationally leading and sustainable in the long term. Our vision for CRADLE is that it will deliver novel and transformational technology for demanding, dirty and dangerous environments, removing humans from harm, allowing its benefits to be realised across wide sectors of UK markets and beyond. In accordance with the ambitions of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), CRADLE demonstrates how business and academia can come together to co-create and co-deliver research and innovation that addresses industry driven challenges and delivers economic and societal impact. CRADLE will be showcasing Pepper, a humanoid robot that interacts with people and speaks 15 languages plus, Tready an agile mobile platform, capable of navigating difficult and uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and accessing confined spaces.  

Vesta Capsules designs portable, eco-friendly sleeping pods that offer a private, weatherproof space to rest. Each unit features ventilation, lighting, built-in sleep sensor technology, and USB charging, all made from recycled materials. Modular and easy to deploy, they provide a sustainable, comfortable solution for short-term rest. Vesta helps companies enhance well-being, reduce environmental impact, and create social value through innovative design.

 Pixelia is a forward-thinking UK-based STEM education company dedicated to bridging the gap in technology learning for children aged 6–16. We deliver hands-on programmes in coding, robotics, AI, drones programming and e-sports, empowering students through real-world projects and immersive learning experiences Our signature tech includes the Quarky AI & Robotics kits, programmable drones and drone obstacle courses, plus our thrilling Drone Soccer arenas, all backed by integrated curricula, teacher training and school support 

Memento-AR is the platform for immersive, geospatial storytelling, empowering anyone to create, share, and monetise augmented reality experiences without coding knowledge. Using precision GPS anchoring, AR trail-building tools, multimedia uploads an AI integration, creators can design interactive self-guided tours, location-based history trails, 360° immersive environments, and gamified quests. From cultural institutions to educators and independent storytellers, Memento-AR transforms the real world into a dynamic canvas for exploration, learning, and adventure. All at the push of the button!

Fotenix has revolutionised agriculture with the metaverse of farming, creating digital twins of crops to interrogate with cloud AI models. These services empower farms to detect issues like disease earlier than ever, enabling timely interventions that boost yields, optimise labour usage, and drive sustainable practices.

Using a smart network of cameras to scan entire fields across a wide spectrum of light gives farmers early warnings of plant stress, long before they’re visible to the human eye. The protected technology is three-dimensional multispectral imaging which allows laboratory analysis in-field at an economic cost.

Using a smart network of cameras, the INDIA crop monitor scans entire fields across visible and infrared light, giving you early warnings of plant stress or disease. Built specifically for crops, this advanced tool prevents yield loss and boosts results, letting you get the most out of modern farming technology. Stay ahead with smarter, faster decisions for healthier plants and better harvests. Seamlessly integrating with farm controls, the service has delivered measurable value in the Seed Breeding and Controlled Environment Agriculture sectors over the past five years.

Fotenix works with large suppliers to the major UK retailers covering, lettuce, tomato, pepper, strawberries with apples, plums and wheat soon to join the library. Fotenix has been applied by customers in DEFRA funded pilots which total over £12m, with £2.6m going directly to the company. The current focus is in scaling MRR with the successful outcomes of this work with a marketing push.

We’re The Cyber Escape Room Co., here to rescue you from death by PowerPoint. We turn security awareness into an experience you’ll actually want to talk about. At Manchester Tech Festival’s Innovation Showcase, dive into our cyber escape rooms… racing against the clock to crack codes, foil hackers, and save the day. Or, if you’re feeling brave, pick up when Ctrl+Vish calls. Our AI-powered vishing simulator uses freakishly real synthetic voices to scam you before the bad guys do. No yawns, no jargon… just fast, fun, and effective training your security team will thank (or curse) you for.

Purchase your Tickets

Tickets for the Core Conference are £36 per day and include entry to the conference, early access to the event app to build your own agenda, entry to the evening social and access to conference recordings and content for upto 6months following the festival!

Don’t forget, MTF is a two week festival so check out our other events and once your ready to book your tickets, follow the links below!

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TEAM TICKETS

MTF is ideal for upskiling your tech team. Find out more about how MTF can benefit for your team and how to bulk purchase tickets.

FUNDING

Many of our attendees have their costs covered by their employer, find out more about how to ask for funding.
Muktar Mahama

Muktar
Mahama

ABOUT

Head of Product at The Very Group

Muk joined The Very Group in 2019 as Lead Product Manager and now serves as Head of Digital Product. With nearly 15 years of experience across startups and major retailers, he brings deep expertise in digital innovation and customer experience.

At Very, Muk leads the digital product strategy, shaping the future of online retail for over four million customers. Before joining Very, he played key roles at Tesco and Pets at Home, where he helped transform digital experiences and deliver impactful change.

Throughout his career, Muk has been driven by a passion for creating seamless, customer-focused solutions that truly make a difference.