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2nd - 6th February 2026

Digital Skills Festival returns for 2026.

The Digital Skills Festival is Greater Manchester’s flagship week-long event connecting tech employers, educators and future talent.

The festival is set to return from 2–6 February 2026, bringing together Greater Manchester’s tech community for a week of collaboration, inspiration and action.

Taking place across some of the city’s most iconic venues, the Festival connects industry, education and emerging tech talent to explore the key issues shaping our digital future – from skills and diversity to AI, leadership and opportunity.

Whether you’re an employer, educator, student or policymaker, join us and be part of something bigger.

Explore the festival

Future Innovators Day

Future Innovators Day

Monday 2nd February

Digital Her Day: Driving Diversity

Digital Her Day: Driving Diversity

Tuesday 3rd February

Talent Day: Pathways Into Tech

Talent Day: Pathways Into Tech

Wednesday 4th February

Digital Leaders Day & Digital Skills Feast
AI Futures Day

AI Futures Day

Friday 6th February

Fringe Events

Fringe Events

Monday 2nd February – Friday 6th February

Lead Partners

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