New Updates | December 2024
Manchester Digital is where the tech community transforms ideas, accelerates innovation and maximises growth. Explore our upcoming events and opportunities to elevate your business, skills and network. Here’s what’s coming up:
Sector Insights Report
Manchester Digital is excited to announce a significant transformation of its flagship Digital Skills Audit, unveiling the all-new Sector Insights Report for 2025 in partnership with ECOM.
This enhanced approach aims to deliver a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the tech industry across Greater Manchester by integrating extensive quantitative surveys with targeted discussions among key stakeholders.
The Sector Insights Report will dive into five critical themes shaping the region's digital landscape:
- Infrastructure and Ecosystem Support
- Business Confidence and Economic Outlook
- Growth and Innovation
- Driving Diversity
- People and Skills
The findings will gather rich data and perspectives from tech employers, helping inform local, regional, and national strategies and shaping Manchester Digital’s priorities in the coming years.
We Need Your Input
Manchester Digital calls on tech leaders across Greater Manchester to share their valuable insights. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in mapping out the future of our digital ecosystem and driving sustainable growth.
Digital Skills Festival
Prepare for five days of transformative experiences as we tackle the region’s digital skills gap and shape the future of tech talent.
- Transform your workforce with top talent and skills. Each day of the Digital Skills Festival, from Future Innovators to Talent Day, is designed to support diversity, inclusivity, and growth in the tech sector.
- Accelerate your recruitment strategy. On Talent Day, connect with a diverse pool of skilled digital professionals ready to contribute to your business.
- Sponsor, exhibit, or attend this essential week for the region's tech industry to maximise your brand’s visibility and access new talent pipelines.
For sponsorship inquiries or to get involved, email Roxy at roxy@manchesterdigital.com
Talent Day Stands
Talent Day is the largest tech careers fair in the North, and gives you the opportunity to get your brand in front of 2,000 students, graduates, jobseekers and career changers.
Register your interest below to exhibit at Talent Day 2025!
We're excited to welcome you to the festival and share all of the exciting new things we've got planned!
You can stay up-to-date with all festival plans via our website below.
Emerging Tech Conference
Earlier this month, we hosted our very first Emerging Tech Conference and final event of 2024!
Check out what happened at our final Conference of the year below.
Events
Ecommerce Conference 2025
Our annual Ecommerce Conference is back on 20th March 2025!
Register your interest below to be one of the first to hear about the exciting sponsorship opportunities we've got lined up!
Call for Speakers: Revolutionising Commerce and the Future of Sexy Tech: 20th March 2025.
We are excited to announce that the Ecommerce Conference 2025 is now accepting speaker applications! This year’s event, "Revolutionising Commerce: Circular Innovation and the Future of Sexy Tech," will explore the transformative technologies driving change in commerce. In Manchester on 23rd March 2025, this is a unique opportunity for thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors to share their insights with a diverse audience of industry professionals and tech enthusiasts.
Ecommerce Speaker Interest Form
Carbon Literacy Training - Digital and Tech Toolkit
Thurs | 20th February | 09:00 - 17:00
The training will focus specifically on the solutions which can be put in place to help generate low carbon cultures in the digital and tech industry. Be among the first to see how Carbon Literacy can help your organisation put the brakes on carbon and kick-start your Carbon Literacy journey.
The training is focused around discussions, activities, and pledging actions to reduce carbon. At the end of the session you’ll apply for Carbon Literacy certification!
This is a fantastic opportunity to not only begin your own low carbon journey, but to discover how your organisation can get involved too.
Don’t Miss Out! Begin your journey and see where it can lead!
2025 Events
Our 2025 Events Calendar has been announced! Make sure to save the dates!
Community & Resources
Stay connected with Manchester Digital’s tech community:
- Member News & Events Calendar: Discover upcoming events and news from Manchester Digital members.
- Jobs Board :Find top talent or your next opportunity.
- #MDTechCommunity Slack Channel: Join the conversation and connect with other member
- Linkedin Group and Social Channels: Stay engaged with Manchester Digital on LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.
Discover how Manchester Digital can help you transform, accelerate, and maximise your impact in the tech sector. Explore more on our website.
