Speakers

Discover the voices shaping this year’s Digital Skills Festival.

From industry leaders and innovators to educators and emerging talent, our speaker line-up reflects the diversity and ambition of Greater Manchester’s tech ecosystem. Across the week they’ll be sharing insights, sparking debate and inspiring the next generation.

Learn more about them via their profiles below.

Meet the Speakers

Sara Simeone

Sara Simeone

Co-Founder & CEO

NoCodeLab.ai

Phil Birchenall

Phil Birchenall

Founder

Diagonal Thinking

David Edmundson-Bird

David Edmundson-Bird

Principal Lecturer in Digital Marketing, Faculty Lead for AI & Digital Enhanced Learning

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

Jordan Sullivan

Jordan Sullivan

Head of Economic Policy

Startup Coalition

Danni Hewson

Danni Hewson

Head of Financial Analysis

AJ Bell

Toyosi Awofisoye
Tom Stables

Tom Stables

Lecturer in Digital Marketing

University of Lancashire

Krishna Stott

Krishna Stott

Creative Director

Bellyfeel

Steve Moyler

Steve Moyler

Creative Innovation Lead

THG Studios

Tasneem Bhamji

Tasneem Bhamji

Digital Engagement Director

Lloyds Banking Group

Suzanne Ellison

Suzanne Ellison

Product Director

Lloyds Banking Group

Vicki Smith

Vicki Smith

Origination Director

SF Technology

Fey Ijaware

Fey Ijaware

Senior Front-End Developer

DWP Digital

Kanika Selvan
Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

Senior User Centred Design Manager

Information Commissioner's Office

Amber Tither

Amber Tither

Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager

Information Commissioner's Office

Want to speak at the Festival?

We’re always looking for passionate, knowledgeable voices to help shape the conversation. If you’ve got insights to share on digital skills, talent, inclusion, leadership or the future of tech, we’d love to hear from you.