Stay up to date with the latest from Digital Skills Festival 2026
From key announcements and event updates to blogs and insights from our partners, check back here regularly for the latest news, views and voices from across the festival.
Meet the Talent Day exhibitors
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
READ POSTHow to prepare for Talent Day 2026
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
READ POSTZopa Bank announced as Lead Sponsor of AI Futures Day
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
READ POSTManchester Digital’s Talent Day brings together leading tech employers with the next generation of talent
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
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Rising Through the Ranks: Building an Early Career at HPE
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
READ POSTManchester Metropolitan University announced as Education Partner of the Digital Skills Festival
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
READ POSTHewlett Packard Enterprise announced as Talent Day sponsor
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.
READ POSTThe AI Cafe to lead afternoon session at AI Futures Day
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
READ POSTAutotrader confirmed as Future Innovators Day sponsor
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
READ POSTAJ Bell announced as Panel Sponsor at Digital Her Day
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,
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