I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share some events happening this week.
We are excited about the Manchester Tech Festival, taking place over two weeks, highlights the importance of community-driven initiatives in the tech sector.
With a plethora of conferences, meetups, and fringe events, this festival serves as a platform for everyone—from aspiring tech enthusiasts to seasoned executives—to share insights, explore new ideas, and forge valuable connections.
There’s a fantastic opportunity for professionals from different sectors to connect with thought leaders, innovators, and like-minded peers at a series of important events.
These gatherings are all about driving digital transformation and fostering collaboration, and I thought you might find them interesting.
- Monday: Attend the techUK Subsea Cables Summit and engage with policy discussions., and the Manchester Tech Festival
- Tuesday: Participate in the Climate Tech Summit and the online session about cloud computing and sustainability.
- Wednesday: Join the Vetting Transformation SME Event, the Climate Tech Time networking event, and the Entering the Tech World event for career insights.
- Thursday: Attend the Advanced Engineering event to network and explore new technologies.
- Friday: Participate in UX Brighton to stay updated on UX trends and AI applications.
- Saturday: Explore various events at the Manchester Tech Festival to expand your network and gather new ideas.
Let’s catch up soon—I’d love to hear what you think!
Tech Events Schedule (October 28 – November 3, 2024)
Monday, October 28
techUK Subsea Cables Summit 2024
This inaugural summit focuses on shaping the regulatory landscape for subsea cables, emphasizing their critical role in the UK’s internet infrastructure and economic security. Insights from industry leaders will address risks and necessary regulations.
Organizer: techUK, Theme: Internet Resilience and Policy Development, Location: Online
An indie tech festival featuring a full range of conferences, meetups, and fringe events designed by the Manchester Tech Community. Events are tailored for everyone from aspiring techies to CEOs, with a focus on networking and professional growth.
Organizer: Manchester Tech Community, Theme: Community-Centric Tech Innovations, Location: Various Venues, Manchester
Tuesday, October 29
Climate Tech Summit 2024
This summit will bring together innovators, investors, and enthusiasts to discuss advancements in climate technology and explore investment opportunities in this growing field.
Organizer: Climate Connection, Theme: Climate Innovation and Investment, Location: Online
Powering the Future: Cloud Computing, AI, and the UK’s Energy Infrastructure
This online session will explore the energy demands of cloud computing and AI technologies while discussing strategies for balancing technological advancements with the UK’s net-zero goals. Key industry experts will share insights on sustainability practices.
Organizer: techUK, Theme: Sustainability and Energy Needs, Location: Online
Wednesday, October 30
Vetting Transformation SME Event
This event addresses the importance of vetting processes for SMEs and their impact on various sectors, focusing on maintaining security in hiring practices.
Organizer: techUK, Theme: Security in Hiring Practices, Location: Online
Climate Tech Time
A networking event for startups, investors, and climate innovators featuring talks from climate change leaders, delicious plant-based food, and opportunities for meaningful connections.
Organizer: Climate Connection, Theme: Climate Innovation and Networking, Location: Sustainable Ventures, Belvedere Road, London
Entering the Tech World
This event offers insights and networking opportunities for women pivoting into or within the tech industry. It includes panels featuring women leaders in tech sharing actionable advice and career guidance.
Organizer: Women In Tech – UK Chapter, Theme: Career Insights for Women in Tech, Location: London Business School, North Building
Thursday, October 31
Advanced Engineering
A two-day event dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing sectors, featuring over 180 speakers, networking opportunities, and showcases of innovative technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
Organizer: Easyfairs, Theme: Innovation in Engineering and Manufacturing, Location: NEC, Birmingham, Description:Friday, November 1
UX Brighton 2024
This one-day event for UX professionals will focus on the intersection of UX design and artificial intelligence, providing structured learning sessions and networking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in this evolving field.
Organizer: UX Brighton, Theme: UX and AI Integration, Location: Brighton Dome Concert Hall
Saturday, November 2
Manchester Tech Festival
An indie tech festival featuring a full range of conferences, meetups, and fringe events designed by the Manchester Tech Community. Events are tailored for everyone from aspiring techies to CEOs, with a focus on networking and professional growth.
Organizer: Manchester Tech Community, Theme: Community-Centric Tech Innovations, Location: Various Venues, Manchester