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Freshly published and unveiled at Digital Skills Festival 2026, Manchester Digital’s Sector Insights Report 2026 provides a timely snapshot of how Greater Manchester’s digital and technology sector is really performing - and where it’s heading next.
Built on insights gathered through a series of surveys and focus groups with digital and tech businesses across the region, the report offers an honest picture of the challenges, opportunities and priorities shaping the sector today. It has been produced in partnership with Morson Edge, Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, bringing together industry and public sector perspectives.
Why read the report?
Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator or ecosystem partner, the Sector Insights Report 2026 offers:
- A data-led view of the current state of Greater Manchester’s digital and tech sector
- Insight into business confidence, growth plans and resilience
- A grounded perspective on AI adoption and skills readiness
- Evidence to inform strategy, investment and policy decisions
Download the full report via the form below to explore the findings and understand what they mean for the future of Greater Manchester’s digital and technology ecosystem.
