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		<title>Meet the Talent Day exhibitors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Talent Day is all about connecting early-career tech talent with some of Greater Manchester’s most exciting digital and tech employers. Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for your next role or just want to understand what different businesses do, this is your chance to have real conversations with the people behind the jobs. In this ... <a title="Meet the Talent Day exhibitors" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/meet-the-talent-day-exhibitors/" aria-label="Read more about Meet the Talent Day exhibitors">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Talent Day is all about connecting early-career tech talent with some of Greater Manchester’s most exciting digital and tech employers. Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for your next role or just want to understand what different businesses do, this is your chance to have real conversations with the people behind the jobs. In this article, we’re introducing the Talent Day…</p>
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		<title>How to prepare for Talent Day 2026</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/how-to-prepare-for-talent-day-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Talent Day, Manchester’s largest careers fair for the digital and tech sector, returns on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at New Century Hall. Whether you’re a current student, recent graduate, potential career switcher or looking for your next step in tech, this event is your opportunity to connect with some of the region’s top employers and ... <a title="How to prepare for Talent Day 2026" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/how-to-prepare-for-talent-day-2026/" aria-label="Read more about How to prepare for Talent Day 2026">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Talent Day, Manchester’s largest careers fair for the digital and tech sector, returns on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at New Century Hall. Whether you’re a current student, recent graduate, potential career switcher or looking for your next step in tech, this event is your opportunity to connect with some of the region’s top employers and kickstart your career. Not got a ticket yet?</p>
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		<title>Zopa Bank announced as Lead Sponsor of AI Futures Day</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/zopa-bank-announced-as-lead-sponsor-of-ai-futures-day/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital is delighted to announce Zopa Bank as the Lead Sponsor of AI Futures Day at the Digital Skills Festival 2026. AI Futures Day brings together industry leaders, technologists and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is being developed and applied in practice, with a strong focus on responsible innovation, real-world impact and future ... <a title="Zopa Bank announced as Lead Sponsor of AI Futures Day" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/zopa-bank-announced-as-lead-sponsor-of-ai-futures-day/" aria-label="Read more about Zopa Bank announced as Lead Sponsor of AI Futures Day">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital is delighted to announce Zopa Bank as the Lead Sponsor of AI Futures Day at the Digital Skills Festival 2026. AI Futures Day brings together industry leaders, technologists and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is being developed and applied in practice, with a strong focus on responsible innovation, real-world impact and future skills. As Lead Sponsor…</p>
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		<title>Manchester Digital’s Talent Day brings together leading tech employers with the next generation of talent </title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/manchester-digitals-talent-day-brings-together-leading-tech-employers-with-the-next-generation-of-talent/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital’s flagship Talent Day event returns for 2026 next Wednesday bringing together the most ambitious tech and digital talent with the region’s leading tech employers.&#160; As the North’s largest and longest-running specialist tech careers event, Talent Day welcomes more than 2,000 job seekers every year to explore the opportunities offered by Greater Manchester’s £5 ... <a title="Manchester Digital’s Talent Day brings together leading tech employers with the next generation of talent " class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/manchester-digitals-talent-day-brings-together-leading-tech-employers-with-the-next-generation-of-talent/" aria-label="Read more about Manchester Digital’s Talent Day brings together leading tech employers with the next generation of talent ">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital’s flagship Talent Day event returns for 2026 next Wednesday bringing together the most ambitious tech and digital talent with the region’s leading tech employers. As the North’s largest and longest-running specialist tech careers event, Talent Day welcomes more than 2,000 job seekers every year to explore the opportunities offered by Greater Manchester’s £5 billion digital…</p>
<p><a href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/manchester-digitals-talent-day-brings-together-leading-tech-employers-with-the-next-generation-of-talent/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Rising Through the Ranks: Building an Early Career at HPE</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/rising-through-the-ranks-building-an-early-career-at-hpe/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tiffany Hartley is a standout example of how early-career talent can thrive when given the right opportunities, support and trust. After joining HPE as an intern and completing the HPE Sales Academy &#8211; where she finished as the highest performer &#8211; Tiffany returned to the business as a graduate and quickly stepped into a high-impact ... <a title="Rising Through the Ranks: Building an Early Career at HPE" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/rising-through-the-ranks-building-an-early-career-at-hpe/" aria-label="Read more about Rising Through the Ranks: Building an Early Career at HPE">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tiffany Hartley is a standout example of how early-career talent can thrive when given the right opportunities, support and trust. After joining HPE as an intern and completing the HPE Sales Academy – where she finished as the highest performer – Tiffany returned to the business as a graduate and quickly stepped into a high-impact role. Now a Public Sector Account Executive…</p>
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		<title>Manchester Metropolitan University announced as Education Partner of the Digital Skills Festival</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/manchester-metropolitan-university-announced-as-education-partner-of-the-digital-skills-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital is proud to announce Manchester Metropolitan University as an Education Partner of the Digital Skills Festival. As Education Partner, Manchester Metropolitan University will play a key role in supporting Greater Manchester’s flagship week-long event, which brings together digital employers, educators and future talent to address the region’s evolving skills landscape and promote clear ... <a title="Manchester Metropolitan University announced as Education Partner of the Digital Skills Festival" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/manchester-metropolitan-university-announced-as-education-partner-of-the-digital-skills-festival/" aria-label="Read more about Manchester Metropolitan University announced as Education Partner of the Digital Skills Festival">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital is proud to announce Manchester Metropolitan University as an Education Partner of the Digital Skills Festival. As Education Partner, Manchester Metropolitan University will play a key role in supporting Greater Manchester’s flagship week-long event, which brings together digital employers, educators and future talent to address the region’s evolving skills landscape and…</p>
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		<title>Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced as Talent Day sponsor</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/hewlett-packard-enterprise-announced-as-talent-day-sponsor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital is proud to announce Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) as the sponsor of Talent Day, the flagship careers event of the Digital Skills Festival 2026. Talent Day connects leading tech businesses with early career talent from across Greater Manchester, creating opportunities for students, graduates and career starters to explore pathways into the digital sector. ... <a title="Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced as Talent Day sponsor" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/hewlett-packard-enterprise-announced-as-talent-day-sponsor/" aria-label="Read more about Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced as Talent Day sponsor">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital is proud to announce Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) as the sponsor of Talent Day, the flagship careers event of the Digital Skills Festival 2026. Talent Day connects leading tech businesses with early career talent from across Greater Manchester, creating opportunities for students, graduates and career starters to explore pathways into the digital sector.</p>
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		<title>The AI Cafe to lead afternoon session at AI Futures Day</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/the-ai-cafe-to-lead-afternoon-session-at-ai-futures-day/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital is excited to announce that The AI Cafe will be running the afternoon session at AI Futures Day during the Digital Skills Festival 2026. The AI Cafe was Manchester’s first meet-up dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence and was co-founded by David Edmundson-Bird of Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and Phil Birchenall of Diagonal ... <a title="The AI Cafe to lead afternoon session at AI Futures Day" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/the-ai-cafe-to-lead-afternoon-session-at-ai-futures-day/" aria-label="Read more about The AI Cafe to lead afternoon session at AI Futures Day">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital is excited to announce that The AI Cafe will be running the afternoon session at AI Futures Day during the Digital Skills Festival 2026. The AI Cafe was Manchester’s first meet-up dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence and was co-founded by David Edmundson-Bird of Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and Phil Birchenall of Diagonal Thinking.</p>
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		<title>Autotrader confirmed as Future Innovators Day sponsor</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/autotrader-confirmed-as-future-innovators-day-sponsor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital is delighted to announce Autotrader as the sponsor of Future Innovators Day at the Digital Skills Festival 2026. Future Innovators Day takes place on 2 February and is focused on inspiring and empowering college students from across Greater Manchester. As sponsor, the Autotrader team will set a real-world tech challenge for students to ... <a title="Autotrader confirmed as Future Innovators Day sponsor" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/autotrader-confirmed-as-future-innovators-day-sponsor/" aria-label="Read more about Autotrader confirmed as Future Innovators Day sponsor">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital is delighted to announce Autotrader as the sponsor of Future Innovators Day at the Digital Skills Festival 2026. Future Innovators Day takes place on 2 February and is focused on inspiring and empowering college students from across Greater Manchester. As sponsor, the Autotrader team will set a real-world tech challenge for students to work on throughout the day.</p>
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		<title>AJ Bell announced as Panel Sponsor at Digital Her Day</title>
		<link>https://digitalskillsfestival.com/aj-bell-announced-as-panel-sponsor-at-digital-her-day/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Docking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Digital is pleased to announce AJ Bell as a Panel Sponsor at Digital Her Day, part of the Digital Skills Festival 2026. AJ Bell will host the panel How Confidence Shapes Women’s Progression in Tech – As Customers and as Creators. The session will feature Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis, and Toyosi Awofisoye, ... <a title="AJ Bell announced as Panel Sponsor at Digital Her Day" class="read-more" href="https://digitalskillsfestival.com/aj-bell-announced-as-panel-sponsor-at-digital-her-day/" aria-label="Read more about AJ Bell announced as Panel Sponsor at Digital Her Day">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester Digital is pleased to announce AJ Bell as a Panel Sponsor at Digital Her Day, part of the Digital Skills Festival 2026. AJ Bell will host the panel How Confidence Shapes Women’s Progression in Tech – As Customers and as Creators. The session will feature Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis, and Toyosi Awofisoye, Agile Coach, who will explore how confidence influences…</p>
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