Main Stage
Day 2

[02.11.23 | 8:30am - 5:30pm]

Experience the pinnacle of tech talks at the Manchester Tech Festival Main Stage.

Curated by top tech leaders from Manchester’s major companies, our stage features captivating panels and discussions on topics that matter most to the local tech community.

The Agenda

Download the agenda using the link below!

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SPEAKERS

Discover our lineup of tech thought leaders. Click on the speakers below to explore this years talks. 

John Wilson

Booking.com

"ChatGPTDD"

Isobel Daley

6point6

"Gender & Generative AI: An Investigation into Gender Bias in Text-Based Generative AI Tools"

Anna Lackey

Roke

"AI for the Completely Baffled - How Neural Networks work, how they are used, and why we should care"

Samer Naqvi

GlobalLogic

"Graceful Degradation—Failing with Style"

Ciji Duncan

xDesign

"Lessons Learnt from scaling a high-growth tech company"

David Buckhurst

BBC

"BBC iPlayer - Embracing failure"

Rasha Hamdan

Zuhlke

"What we were able to achieve in a day"

Jacob Polden

Zuhlke

"What we were able to achieve in a day"

Purchase your pass

Secure your spot at our Festival! 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..

Explore our ticket options: 

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VENUE

Victoria Baths

Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 0FE

When it opened in 1906, Victoria Baths on Hathersage Road, Manchester, was described as “the most splendid municipal bathing institution in the country” and “a water palace of which every citizen of Manchester can be proud.” After the baths closed, The Friends of Victoria Baths charitable trust restored the venue which is used as our main venue for the festival. 

Evening Social

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.

Join us for an evening of networking and drinks  straight after the conference at:
Abel Heywood, 38 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ
Or
North Taproom, 2 Nobel Wy, Manchester M1 7FA