Manchester Digital is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated agenda for its upcoming Member Conference, set to take place on Thursday 22nd June at No.1 Circle Square.
The Manchester Digital Member Conference is a flagship event that brings together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from across the Manchester Digital community to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the digital landscape.
This year's conference is based around the theme "FutureVision Manchester: Charting the Path to a Better Tomorrow", and is sponsored by Tunstall Healthcare, Government Digital Service, Co-op and Bruntwood SciTech.
If you're a Manchester Digital member, you can book you free place at the Conference here, with the option to also join us for the Summer Social at Hello Oriental following the Conference (£15 per person, with a free drink and rice/curry included).
The agenda for the afternoon is packed with presentations from Manchester Digital members around this year's theme, an interactive panel discussion, and opportunities to network with attendees. Find further details of the sessions below.
12.45
Registration & Refreshments
13:15
Welcome from Katie Gallagher, managing director of Manchester Digital
13:25 - Stream 1
"Unlocking the power of diversity: Why diverse teams are essential for business success in the tech industry"
Ciara Newell, Software Engineer, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
13:25 - Stream 2
"What if?"
Richard Fallon, Chief Technology Officer, Naimuri
13:55 - Stream 1
"Decarbonising the planet, one Umbraco upgrade at a time"
Rick Butterfield, Development Team Lead, Nexer Digital
13:55 - Stream 2
"NeuroUnity: Many minds, one mission"
Mike Spain, Head of Cyber Futures, Atkins
14:25 - Stream 1
"Large Language Models for everyone --- why the future is open source"
Matt Squire, Chief Technology Officer, Fuzzy Labs
14:25 - Stream 2
"Funding the North’s future: how to navigate the region’s investment landscape"
Andy Barrow, Tech Partner, Praetura Ventures
14:55
Networking break
15:30
Panellist Discussion: "Navigating the Future: AI and Human Workforce Integration"
- Simon Thompson. Head of Data Science, GFT
- Juliette Dennett, Consultant, Dale Carnegie North
- Kenny Robertson, Director of Technology Services, DWP Digital
- Mike Skelton, Deputy Director, Publishing and Infrastructure, Government Digital Service
16:10
"Connected Mobility for the Software Defined Vehicle"
Ian Legate, Director of Product Management and Bosch Manchester Site Leader, Bosch
16:40
AGM & Final Comments
17.00
Summer Social at Hello Oriental
Following the Member Conference, join us at Hello Oriental for this year's Summer Social, where you can unwind following the afternoon's activities and get to know your fellow members better over great food and drinks.
Tickets for the Summer Social are £15 per person, and include a drink and rice/curry.
