LEADERSHIP
DAY
04.11.24
About the conference
HOTEL VOCO, ManchesteR
Tech Leaders require a diverse range of skills from adeptly managing teams to mastering the art of creative problem solving.
Our leadership day at the tech festival presents an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring and seasoned leaders alike to hone these crucial abilities. Through inspiring talks by industry experts, and interactive networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable insights into effective leadership strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging talent, our leadership conference is designed to elevate your leadership prowess and drive your professional growth to new heights.
Held in the exclusive and private penthouse conference suite at the Voco Hotel, delegates will enjoy panoramic views of the city, full buffet lunch included and a private drinks reception with the best and brightest in tech leadership!
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.
What to expect
Our Leadership Day Conference is designed for senior leaders
Hear from six keynote speakers and two panels delving into the topics most relevant to Manchester’s tech leaders. Our speakers have been chosen for their experience in the tech industry and the rawness of their talk topics.
Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to forge connections with the Manchester Tech Community, from networking over lunch to our evening social.
At MTF we are dedicated to ensuring the conversation and support doesn’t stop at the end of the day, that’s why we invite you to join our 4000 strong community across social, Slack or at our physical events throughout the year.
SPEAKERS
Check out our lineup of speakers by clicking their images below! We will be continuing to announce speakers over the next few weeks, so sign up to our newsletter to be the first in the know!
Gem Hill
Founder
Selfcare Backpack
Holly Donohue
Product Consultant and Coach
Product Rebel
Matt Ballantine
Engagement Manager
Equal Experts
AGENDA
Woah! We’re still busy pulling together this year’s agenda, so check out the talks below and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear when new talks go live!
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.
Holly Donohue
Product Consultant and Coach
Product Rebel
SESSION OVERVIEW: Your CEO thinks it’s a pitch deck. Your engineering team think it’s a plan to manage tech debt. You know you should have one yet no-one can agree on what one really is.
Holly will share an unfiltered account of the highs and lows of establishing a product strategy. She’ll share real world experiences of what to do when the business strategy is simply to make more money and the CEO changes their mind from one week to the next.
As product people, we know we should have a product strategy. We love a framework, yet, when we talk about product strategy, it quickly gets vague and complex.
This talk will help you understand how to turn a bunch of disconnected strategic thinking into a tangible strategy that everyone can align to. The key takeaways will include:
– How to ensure everyone is aligned on the purpose of a product strategy
– How and when to build a product strategy
– Common pitfalls to avoid
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
Roof Terrace, Voco, Manchester M1 3HP
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!