MANCHESTER TECH FESTIVAL
2024.
[28.10.24 - 8.11.24]
Spanning two eclectic weeks and a variety of unique venues, Manchester Tech Festival (MTF) is at the heart of the city’s tech scene. Whether you’re an aspiring techie, an innovative CEO, or anyone in between, MTF has something just for you.
At the centre, is a two-day multi-stage conference, complete with Tech Expo, hosted on the 6th and 7th November at Victoria Baths. Surrounding this are a number of specialist single stage conferences and fringe events hosted at different venues across the city, giving you the option to pick and choose an agenda that suits you.
Whatever events you attend, our laid-back evening socials bring together attendees from across the city and are the perfect spot to connect with fellow like-minded attendees, share insights, and chill out over the day’s discoveries.
ABOUT
Manchester Tech Festival is designed to cater for all and is carefully curated to meet the needs of Manchester’s Tech community.
Our specialised track days span the two weeks of the festival and zero in on key topics, such as Women in Tech and Leadership. This allows you to purchase tickets for the sessions that matter most to you.
True to our ethos, we deliver content that is raw, authentic, and brutally honest, with no topic off-limits. Each event features over six tech talks and two panels, offering ample opportunity to dive deep into the subject matter.
What’s more, our specialised track days attract individuals who share your interests, providing a unique chance to build your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts.
As always, our core festival will be held at the iconic Victoria Baths in Manchester. Over two days, we’ll host three stages brimming with dynamic tech talks and panels on the topics that matter most to our community. Dive into the sessions that spark your interest and fuel your passion!
Between sessions, don’t miss our vibrant tech expo, showcasing over 20 of Manchester’s leading tech companies. Whether you’re hunting for your next big tech role, seeking innovative services to boost your business, or looking to build invaluable connections, the expo is the place to be. Join us for an unforgettable experience at the heart of Manchester’s tech scene!
At the end of each day, we gather attendees from all our conferences for a relaxed evening social. This is your chance to connect with tech enthusiasts from across the UK, meet the day’s speakers, and reflect on the day’s topics.
Our socials are designed to be welcoming and inclusive, offering a variety of refreshments and plenty of breakout spaces to facilitate meaningful conversations and networking.
Purchase your TICKETS
Manchester Tech Festival is made up of a number of tech events across the city. Because you can’t be in two places as once, all of the events are separately ticketed, meaning you can pick and choose the events most relevant to you!
We aim to make our festival as accessible as possible, and charge the minimum amount we can for tickets. That’s why each event is also individually priced. To purchase tickets, simply click the link below!
At MTF, we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our community can access the festival, that’s why we have a number of free community tickets available that our sponsors donate to the community, making our festival accessible to all. These tickets are limited so we ask you only apply if you would not otherwise be able to attend the festival.
WHAT'S ON
Discover the events that make up this year’s festival!
Women in Tech [Unfiltered] 2
29th October 2024
Friend’s Meeting House
It’s time for round 2! Join us for a Raw, Authentic and Brutally Honest view on Women in Tech!
AI Conference
31st October 2024
Friend’s Meeting House
Join our first ever AI Conference as we focus in on the ethics, use and potential of AI.
Leadership Day
4th November 2024
Hotel Voco
Gain invaluable insights into effective leadership strategies at our annual Leadership Day, designed for seasoned executives and aspiring leaders.
Cyber Security
30th October 2024
DiSH MCR
Stay ahead of the game and hear from experts in Cyber Security plus network with like minded peers.
D&I and Tech4Good
5th November 2024
DiSH MCR
Discover trending topics in D&I and Tech4Good.
Main Festival
6th-7th November
Victoria Baths
Join us for our Core Festival as we take to Victoria Baths for two days of tech talks across 3 stages!
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Manchester Tech Festival is a principles before profit project designed for the community, by the community. From sponsoring to volunteering, there are many ways that you can get involved and help shape our festival!
OUR SPONSORS
Manchester Tech Festival is solely funded by our incredible sponsors, without whom the festival would simply not exist!
AFTER PARTIES
(Various venues, see individual track days for details)
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, the evening socials are 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!