Manchester Digital Festival 2027 programme revealed
Manchester Digital Festival 2027: The programme is here
Five days. Five themes. One city shaping its digital future.
We're excited to unveil the first wave of events for Manchester Digital Festival 2027 (MDF27), with tickets for most events now available!
Building on the success of Digital Skills Festival, we're launching a new-look festival with our biggest and boldest vision yet, bringing together the people, businesses and ideas powering Greater Manchester's digital future.
And as Manchester Digital celebrates its 25th anniversary, there's never been a better time to bring our community together and look ahead to what's next.
With 15 events already announced and more to come, here's what's happening across the five days.
Monday 8th February | BUILD
Celebrating the Manchester Digital community and the future talent shaping what comes next.
Festival Launch Breakfast – 25 years of Manchester Digital – Kick off the week as we celebrate 25 years of Manchester Digital and the community behind the region's tech success.
Future Innovators Day 2027 – A hands-on software development and engineering challenge for the next generation of tech talent.
From Manchester to the World – Hear from the founders and tech leaders behind Greater Manchester's global success stories.
Tuesday 9th February | ACCELERATE
Growth, collaboration and inclusion across Greater Manchester tech.
Good Growth: Future Workforce Forum – Exploring skills, inclusion and the future of our digital workforce.
Deep Tech Manchester – Technical insights and discussions for experienced engineers and technology professionals.
Growth Summit – Exploring the opportunities and challenges of scaling a digital business.
Ecommerce Industry Keynote – Industry perspectives on the trends shaping the future of ecommerce.
Wednesday 10th February | FORTIFY
Cyber resilience, workforce capability and the infrastructure modern tech businesses rely on.
Talent Fair – Our flagship tech careers fair returns, connecting employers with the next generation of digital talent.
Cyber & Defence Leadership Roundtable – An invitation-only discussion exploring emerging threats, resilience and opportunities across the sector.
Fortify Industry Keynote – Exploring the major challenges shaping cyber, defence and digital resilience.
Thursday 11th February | LEAD
Leadership, influence and the strategic conversations shaping Greater Manchester tech.
Executive Breakfast – An invitation-only gathering of senior decision-makers and business leaders.
Leadership Roundtable – Candid conversations about the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Manchester Digital FEAST – An invite-led evening bringing together influential voices from across Greater Manchester tech.
Friday 12th February | PIONEER
AI, emerging technology and the ideas shaping the future of the sector.
Croissants and Quantum – Exploring the potential and commercial opportunities of quantum technology.
AI Café – Informal talks and conversations on AI, ethics and the future of work.
And there's plenty more to come!
This is just the beginning. We'll be announcing more events, speakers and opportunities to get involved over the coming months.
Whether you're a business leader, founder, tech professional, student or someone looking to take your first steps into the industry, there's something for you at MDF27.
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