Looking ahead to the next 25 years of Manchester tech
Join us for the Manchester Digital Member Conference 2026, bringing together our community of digital and tech businesses for an afternoon of ideas, insight and connection.
Over the last 25 years, Manchester Digital and its members have been at the cutting edge of the technologies, businesses and ideas that have driven the growth of Manchester’s tech sector.
As Manchester Digital celebrates its 25th anniversary, we want to look firmly ahead.
What is being built here today that will shape the next 25 years? Which ideas, technologies and businesses emerging from our region could have an impact far beyond Manchester?
MD Members 26 will put those questions at the heart of the conversation.
Led by voices from across the Manchester Digital community, the conference will explore the technologies, ideas and shifts that could define what comes next for our sector. Expect thought-provoking talks, fresh perspectives and practical insights, alongside plenty of opportunities to meet and connect with fellow members.
Whether you’ve been part of Manchester Digital for many years or have recently joined the community, the MD Members 26 is an opportunity to hear what others across the ecosystem are working on, discover new ideas and play a part in the conversation about Manchester’s next chapter.
Speakers and agenda coming soon.
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Details
đź“… Date: Thursday 10th December 2026
đź•’ Time: 12:00-17:30
đź“Ť Location: No.1 Circle Square
🎟️ Tickets: Free (MD Members only - 4 x tickets per company)
Tickets are limited to maintain audience quality and seniority.
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We’re looking for speakers
For this year’s Member Conference, we want our members to help shape the conversation by bringing us the ideas, perspectives and stories that deserve a platform.
We’re looking for talks that are:
- Interesting, not corporate: we want talks people will genuinely want to hear, rather than polished company presentations.
- Future-facing: explore ideas, technologies or shifts that could shape what comes next for Manchester’s tech sector.
- Thought-provoking: bring a strong point of view, an unexpected perspective or something that challenges how we think.
- Relevant beyond your business: give the audience something useful to take away, discuss or act on.
You might have an emerging technology you think will change the way we work, a lesson from building or scaling something new, a provocative view on where the industry is heading, or an idea you think Manchester should be talking about.
If you have something worth sharing, we want to hear from you.
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Sponsorship opportunities
We’re also looking for organisations to support the Member Conference as sponsors.
Sponsoring the conference is an opportunity to position your organisation alongside Manchester Digital’s community and support an event focused on sharing knowledge, creating connections and showcasing the ideas shaping the future of the region’s digital and tech sector.
Our Member Conference brings together people from across Manchester’s technology ecosystem, providing sponsors with the opportunity to increase their visibility within the community and be part of one of Manchester Digital’s key member events.
Interested in sponsoring the Member Conference?
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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.
