MD Future 26 brings together the leaders shaping the future of AI, compute and frontier technology in the North.
Connecting industry, academia, founders, investors and policymakers, the event will explore the infrastructure, talent and innovation needed to build the next generation of the intelligence economy.
Topics include:
- AI infrastructure and data centres
- Quantum and frontier technologies
- Talent and workforce transformation
- Deep tech startups and investment
- Regional growth and digital industrial policy
Featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, startup showcases and a private leadership dinner, Future Live will examine how the North can lead the next era of compute and innovation.
Speakers and agenda coming soon.
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Details
📅 Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
🕒 Time: 12:00-17:30
📍 Location: Campfield
🎟️ Tickets:
- MD Members - Free (4 x tickets per company)
Enter your member discount code in the 'Add Voucher' field - request your code or check recent emails/newsletters from us - Early Bird - £30
- General Admission - £40
Tickets are limited to maintain audience quality and seniority.
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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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and to work with you to ensure that our events are accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Please flag any special dietary or accessibility requirements to info@manchesterdigital.com as soon as possible.
You can download our Code of Conduct here.
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Bring a Tin
We're encouraging all event attendees to bring a tin of food to donate to Mustard Tree, a Manchester charity supporting people facing poverty and homelessness. It’s a small act that could make a big difference. Donations can also be made on the day.
Let’s make doing good part of what we do - together, and let’s make kindness part of the culture.
