Circular Innovation and the Future of Sexy Tech
Join us in Manchester on 24th April 2025, for a deep dive into the world of sexy tech - the tech that’s not just innovative but captivating, exciting and driving real-world transformation in commerce.
Discover how Manchester is leading the charge as a global hub for these emerging technologies and explore how sexy tech is transforming commerce.
Speakers include:
Click here to find out more about our speakers.
Agenda:
📅 Date: Thursday 24th April 2025
🕒 Time: 10am-5pm (arrival from 09:30 for registration & refreshments)
📍 Location: Sister, Manchester
💷 Price: Manchester Digital members - Free (4 x tickets per company)
General Admission - £50
Manchester Digital members: For your special code to access free tickets, please check your emails/newsletters or speak to your Community Manager.
Who Should Attend?
This event is tailored for leaders and innovators from commerce, tech, and sustainability, including:
- Founders, CEOs, and decision-makers eager to adopt cutting-edge technologies and future-proof their businesses.
- Ecommerce professionals seek to harness the latest in AI-driven personalisation and immersive customer experiences.
- Supply chain leaders focused on sustainability and transparency through blockchain and AI innovations.
- Investors and venture capitalists are scouting the next wave of commerce disruptors.
- Tech innovators and developers wanting to explore how immersive technologies like AR/VR revolutionise commerce.
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Ecommerce Conference 2025 is sponsored by CyberLab, Peckish, PushON and Sister.
CyberLab is a specialist cyber security company that provides a wide range of security solutions and services.
Your one-stop cyber security advisor, the CyberLab team is equipped with the right technology, knowledge, and expertise to help businesses of all sizes, including large public sector organisations.
'Peckish' is the new million-pound rapid delivery grocery app from Co-op – the UK’s convenience retail and quick commerce* leader. ‘Peckish’, which, in a grocery retailer first, offers a technologically advanced service to thousands of independent retailers looking to serve their customers and communities online.
PushON is an award-winning, full-service eCommerce agency in Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh. Specialising in Magento web design, SEO, PPC and strategy.
Sister is Manchester’s new innovation district, where people come together and great ideas flourish.
Formerly known as ID Manchester, Sister is a joint venture between The University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech that will see the University’s former North Campus transformed into a world-leading innovation district and welcoming new neighbourhood. Sister will be home to the discoveries, technologies and businesses that shape our future and transform the way we live.
A global hub for science and technology, and a community for entrepreneurs, professionals, families, scientists and creatives alike, Sister represents a new way of thinking about innovation. One based on collaboration, not competition.
Sister provides the perfect conditions for ideas to spark, for collaboration to thrive, and for world-changing innovations to scale.
Ecommerce Conference is supported by UK Tech Cluster Group.
The UK Tech Cluster Group (UKTCG) is a group of organisations that work with and have a deep insight into geographical clusters of technology and digital businesses across the UK. Our vision is to see thriving tech ecosystems everywhere in the UK. We meet regularly to share knowledge affecting regional technology clusters, enable best practices and connect at both a regional and national level.
Exhibitors include:
Shipmate is a UK-based provider of multi-carrier shipping software, designed to simplify and streamline the despatch process for eCommerce retailers, enterprise merchants, and fulfilment providers.
Our innovative platform connects sales channels with domestic and international carriers, enabling fast shipping label generation, accurate tracking, and greater operational efficiency. With a flexible API, user-friendly interface, and dedicated UK support, Shipmate empowers businesses to deliver a better post-purchase experience.
Scurri is configurable next-generation delivery management and post-purchase experience software that puts you back in control of your business by cutting costs, coordinating carriers, scaling your capabilities and enhancing your offer.
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At Manchester Digital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse community where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are committed to ensuring that all our event attendees have a safe, enjoyable experience that meets their needs.
We invite all attendees to contact us if they have any dietary requirements, accessibility needs, or neurodiversity requirements, or if they require accommodations to respect their cultural or religious needs during their visit. We believe that by working together, we can create an environment that is welcoming to all and allows everyone to fully participate in our events.
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