- Queer Tech Co-WorkingGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Building communities and creating safe spaces is at the centre of Manchester Tech Festival, that’s why we are launching Queer Tech Co-Working. An opportunity to get out of the office, meet like-minded people working in the tech space and get some work done at the same time!
If you identify as LGBTQ+, you work in tech, and love to be part of a community, then we would love you to join us.
Need moral support?
We know walking into an office full of strangers can be difficult, so if you want to bring a friend they would be more than welcome as long as they are an ally to the community.What to do when you arrive?
When you arrive, you will walk into the reception. Simply give your name in at the reception desk and someone will show you up to the second floor. We will meet you at the entrance to DiSH and show you to the co-working space! If you aren’t feeling confident, let us know and we will introduce you to the people in the space!What Time to Arrive
You can arrive anytime from 8:30am and stay for as long as you want to! Coming later In the day? Just let us know if you be around for lunch so we can order the right amount on the day!Co-Working Etiquette
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in DiSH MCR, a tech co-working space. You’re welcome to put your earphones in and get your head down, or network and talk as you work. All we ask is that you are mindful of the space you are in.About the Space
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in a Co-Working space, so there are plenty of plugs, wifi and USB & USB C Chargers. The venue is fully accessible.Agenda
8:30am onwards - Arrival
12pm–1pm – Lunch provided
4pm – 5pm Networking
Option to join after for a relaxed drink in a local bar afterwards – maybe NQ64Want to stay in touch?
We have a Queer Tech Whatsapp Group. Want to join? Email kirsty@manchestertechfestival.co.uk. We also have our own slack channel! - Women in Tech [Unfiltered] Sports TechGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
We are super excited to announce the next event in the MTF Women in Tech [Unfiltered] series - Women in Tech [Sports Tech]!
In partnership with TeamViewer, proud partners of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Manchester United, we will be talking about all things sports tech! From athlete performance and sport analytics to fan engagement and stadium/venue technology, we’ll be hearing from four inspiring women working in Sports Tech and their roles within the industry.
Why Woman in Tech [Unfiltered] Sports Tech?
Manchester Tech Festival is delighted to be supporting TeamViewers latest campaign SheSportTech.‘TeamViewer is committed to bringing more women into technology. With our sports partners, Manchester United and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, we have launched SheSportTech. This initiative encourages more women to consider a career in sports technology by shining a light on inspiring women who have built careers in this industry. SheSportTech offers women inspiration, support, and experiences to get them closer to their dream roles in sports tech.
On SheSportTech.com you will be able to read stories from inspiring women working in the industry. For those who want to take a step further, there is the opportunity to apply for the SheSportTech Pathway. Applicants selected to participate in the SheSportTech Pathway will be paired with one of the featured role models. The role models will provide support, guidance, and advice based on their experiences. To further develop their skills, the participants can also access a grant to support pursuing a relevant training course or certification in Sport Tech.
TeamViewer and SheSportTech: Empowering women to discover the opportunities in sports technology’.Keynote Speaker
Join us for a Fireside Chat with Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer, TeamViewer to hear about her career in tech!Mei Dent is an experienced executive with extensive technology expertise in the software and IT industry. She began her career as a software developer at IBM. She then spent almost 25 years in various leadership positions with a focus on product and technology at the Canadian enterprise software provider OpenText. As part of the senior leadership team of the company's software development organisation, she was also responsible for global development standards and processes in the areas of security, user experience, performance and shared services. Most recently, Mei was CTO at Doxim, a provider of customer communication management software. Here she supported the company's growth by scaling the entire technology organisation.
99 Second Talks
Take the opportunity to take centre stage and introduce yourself to the group! Talk about your business, your career or a topic that interests you – just keep it to 99 seconds.Agenda
5:30pm – Arrival, Networking, Drinks and Food
6:15pm – Introduction and Housekeeping
6:30pm – Fireside Chat with Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Teamviewer
7:00pm – Panel Chat with Sue Anstiss MBE, CEO of Fearless Women and co-founder of the Women’s Sport Collective, Faith Wheller VP of Brand & Sport Marketing at TeamViewer and Hannah Mclean, Information Security Officer at Manchester United
7:20pm – Comfort and Networking Break
7:35pm – Welcome Back
7:40pm - Speaker tbc
8:00pm – Speaker tbc
8:20pm - 99 Second Talks
8:30pm – Wrap up & Close
8:30pm – Option to join the team for information networking!Venue & what to do when you arrive?
DiSH MCR, Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE
When you arrive, you will walk into the reception. Simply give your name in at the reception desk and someone will show you up to the second floor. We will meet you at the entrance to DiSH. If you aren’t feeling confident, let us know and we will introduce you to the people in the space!Digital & Social Inclusion Programme
At MTF we believe that everyone across Greater Manchester should be able to access a career in tech without barriers. That’s why, as part of our digital and social inclusion programme, we collect food bank donations at our events. We then work with Manchester City Council and our charity partners who distribute the donations to those who need them most.We appreciate times are hard for everyone, but if you can, we politely ask you to bring a donation for our food bank partners. We are asking for baby food, nappies, infant formula, hygiene wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, halal food and socks. If your religion prevents you from touching or purchasing any of the previous items you are welcome to bring packaged bars of soap.
Find out more about our Digital & Social Inclusion Programme here.
Food and Drinks
Food & Drink will be provided during the evening and a selection of soft drinks will also be available. Please email any dietary requirements ahead of the event to amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk - MTF MixerGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Hello wonderful people!!!
It's time for another MTF Mixer! Join us for an evening of inspiring tech talks from our MTF sponsors and members of the community, followed by ample opportunity to network and meet new people!
Venue
DiSH MCR, Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE
(Above Manchester Registry Office - When you arrive, one of our team will greet you at the front desk and show you to the venue!)Theme:
As we move through the year we will be announcing the theme for each MTF mixer, as we listen to what is most important to the community.Agenda
Speakers will be announced in the lead up to the event. However scheduling stands as below:5:30pm - Arrival, Networking, Drinks and Food
6:15pm - Introduction and Housekeeping
6:30pm - Manchester Fact Attack
6:40pm - Sponsor Talk
7:00pm - Community Talk
7:20pm - Comfort and Networking Break
7:35pm - Welcome Back & Sponsor Talk
8:00pm - Community Talk
8:20pm - Wrap up & Close
8:30pm - Option to join the team for information networking!Digital & Social Inclusion Programme
At MTF we believe that everyone across Greater Manchester should be able to access a career in tech without barriers. That's why, as part of our digital and social inclusion programme, we collect food bank donations at our events. We then work with Manchester City Council and our charity partners who distribute the donations to those who need them most.We appreciate times are hard for everyone, but if you can, we politely ask you to bring a donation for our food bank partners. We are asking for baby food, nappies, infant formula, hygiene wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, halal food and socks. If your religion prevents you from touching or purchasing any of the previous items you are welcome to bring packaged bars of soap.
Your contribution makes a very real difference to the service users that vitally require these items.
Find out more about our Digital & Social Inclusion Programme here.
Food and Drinks
Food & Drink will be provided during the evening and a selection of soft drinks will also be available. Please email any dietary requirements ahead of the event to amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk - Queer Tech Co-WorkingGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Building communities and creating safe spaces is at the centre of Manchester Tech Festival, that’s why we are launching Queer Tech Co-Working. An opportunity to get out of the office, meet like-minded people working in the tech space and get some work done at the same time!
If you identify as LGBTQ+, you work in tech, and love to be part of a community, then we would love you to join us.
Need moral support?
We know walking into an office full of strangers can be difficult, so if you want to bring a friend they would be more than welcome as long as they are an ally to the community.What to do when you arrive?
When you arrive, you will walk into the reception. Simply give your name in at the reception desk and someone will show you up to the second floor. We will meet you at the entrance to DiSH and show you to the co-working space! If you aren’t feeling confident, let us know and we will introduce you to the people in the space!What Time to Arrive
You can arrive anytime from 8:30am and stay for as long as you want to! Coming later In the day? Just let us know if you be around for lunch so we can order the right amount on the day!Co-Working Etiquette
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in DiSH MCR, a tech co-working space. You’re welcome to put your earphones in and get your head down, or network and talk as you work. All we ask is that you are mindful of the space you are in.About the Space
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in a Co-Working space, so there are plenty of plugs, wifi and USB & USB C Chargers. The venue is fully accessible.Agenda
8:30am onwards - Arrival
12pm–1pm – Lunch provided
4pm – 5pm Networking
Option to join after for a relaxed drink in a local bar afterwards – maybe NQ64Want to stay in touch?
We have a Queer Tech Whatsapp Group. Want to join? Email kirsty@manchestertechfestival.co.uk. We also have our own slack channel! - MTF MixerGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Hello wonderful people!!!
It's time for another MTF Mixer! Join us for an evening of inspiring tech talks from our MTF sponsors and members of the community, followed by ample opportunity to network and meet new people!
Venue
DiSH MCR, Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE
(Above Manchester Registry Office - When you arrive, one of our team will greet you at the front desk and show you to the venue!)Theme:
As we move through the year we will be announcing the theme for each MTF mixer, as we listen to what is most important to the community.Agenda
Speakers will be announced in the lead up to the event. However scheduling stands as below:5:30pm - Arrival, Networking, Drinks and Food
6:15pm - Introduction and Housekeeping
6:30pm - Manchester Fact Attack
6:40pm - Sponsor Talk
7:00pm - Community Talk
7:20pm - Comfort and Networking Break
7:35pm - Welcome Back & Sponsor Talk
8:00pm - Community Talk
8:20pm - Wrap up & Close
8:30pm - Option to join the team for information networking!Digital & Social Inclusion Programme
At MTF we believe that everyone across Greater Manchester should be able to access a career in tech without barriers. That's why, as part of our digital and social inclusion programme, we collect food bank donations at our events. We then work with Manchester City Council and our charity partners who distribute the donations to those who need them most.We appreciate times are hard for everyone, but if you can, we politely ask you to bring a donation for our food bank partners. We are asking for baby food, nappies, infant formula, hygiene wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, halal food and socks. If your religion prevents you from touching or purchasing any of the previous items you are welcome to bring packaged bars of soap.
Your contribution makes a very real difference to the service users that vitally require these items.
Find out more about our Digital & Social Inclusion Programme here.
Food and Drinks
Food & Drink will be provided during the evening and a selection of soft drinks will also be available. Please email any dietary requirements ahead of the event to amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk - Queer Tech Co-WorkingGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Building communities and creating safe spaces is at the centre of Manchester Tech Festival, that’s why we are launching Queer Tech Co-Working. An opportunity to get out of the office, meet like-minded people working in the tech space and get some work done at the same time!
If you identify as LGBTQ+, you work in tech, and love to be part of a community, then we would love you to join us.
Need moral support?
We know walking into an office full of strangers can be difficult, so if you want to bring a friend they would be more than welcome as long as they are an ally to the community.What to do when you arrive?
When you arrive, you will walk into the reception. Simply give your name in at the reception desk and someone will show you up to the second floor. We will meet you at the entrance to DiSH and show you to the co-working space! If you aren’t feeling confident, let us know and we will introduce you to the people in the space!What Time to Arrive
You can arrive anytime from 8:30am and stay for as long as you want to! Coming later In the day? Just let us know if you be around for lunch so we can order the right amount on the day!Co-Working Etiquette
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in DiSH MCR, a tech co-working space. You’re welcome to put your earphones in and get your head down, or network and talk as you work. All we ask is that you are mindful of the space you are in.About the Space
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in a Co-Working space, so there are plenty of plugs, wifi and USB & USB C Chargers. The venue is fully accessible.Agenda
8:30am onwards - Arrival
12pm–1pm – Lunch provided
4pm – 5pm Networking
Option to join after for a relaxed drink in a local bar afterwards – maybe NQ64Want to stay in touch?
We have a Queer Tech Whatsapp Group. Want to join? Email kirsty@manchestertechfestival.co.uk. We also have our own slack channel! - MTF MixerGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Hello wonderful people!!!
It's time for another MTF Mixer! Join us for an evening of inspiring tech talks from our MTF sponsors and members of the community, followed by ample opportunity to network and meet new people!
Venue
DiSH MCR, Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE
(Above Manchester Registry Office - When you arrive, one of our team will greet you at the front desk and show you to the venue!)Theme:
As we move through the year we will be announcing the theme for each MTF mixer, as we listen to what is most important to the community.Agenda
Speakers will be announced in the lead up to the event. However scheduling stands as below:5:30pm - Arrival, Networking, Drinks and Food
6:15pm - Introduction and Housekeeping
6:30pm - Manchester Fact Attack
6:40pm - Sponsor Talk
7:00pm - Community Talk
7:20pm - Comfort and Networking Break
7:35pm - Welcome Back & Sponsor Talk
8:00pm - Community Talk
8:20pm - Wrap up & Close
8:30pm - Option to join the team for information networking!Digital & Social Inclusion Programme
At MTF we believe that everyone across Greater Manchester should be able to access a career in tech without barriers. That's why, as part of our digital and social inclusion programme, we collect food bank donations at our events. We then work with Manchester City Council and our charity partners who distribute the donations to those who need them most.We appreciate times are hard for everyone, but if you can, we politely ask you to bring a donation for our food bank partners. We are asking for baby food, nappies, infant formula, hygiene wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, halal food and socks. If your religion prevents you from touching or purchasing any of the previous items you are welcome to bring packaged bars of soap.
Your contribution makes a very real difference to the service users that vitally require these items.
Find out more about our Digital & Social Inclusion Programme here.
Food and Drinks
Food & Drink will be provided during the evening and a selection of soft drinks will also be available. Please email any dietary requirements ahead of the event to amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk - Queer Tech Co-WorkingGM Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Manchester
Building communities and creating safe spaces is at the centre of Manchester Tech Festival, that’s why we are launching Queer Tech Co-Working. An opportunity to get out of the office, meet like-minded people working in the tech space and get some work done at the same time!
If you identify as LGBTQ+, you work in tech, and love to be part of a community, then we would love you to join us.
Need moral support?
We know walking into an office full of strangers can be difficult, so if you want to bring a friend they would be more than welcome as long as they are an ally to the community.What to do when you arrive?
When you arrive, you will walk into the reception. Simply give your name in at the reception desk and someone will show you up to the second floor. We will meet you at the entrance to DiSH and show you to the co-working space! If you aren’t feeling confident, let us know and we will introduce you to the people in the space!What Time to Arrive
You can arrive anytime from 8:30am and stay for as long as you want to! Coming later In the day? Just let us know if you be around for lunch so we can order the right amount on the day!Co-Working Etiquette
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in DiSH MCR, a tech co-working space. You’re welcome to put your earphones in and get your head down, or network and talk as you work. All we ask is that you are mindful of the space you are in.About the Space
Queer Tech Co-Working is hosted in a Co-Working space, so there are plenty of plugs, wifi and USB & USB C Chargers. The venue is fully accessible.Agenda
8:30am onwards - Arrival
12pm–1pm – Lunch provided
4pm – 5pm Networking
Option to join after for a relaxed drink in a local bar afterwards – maybe NQ64Want to stay in touch?
We have a Queer Tech Whatsapp Group. Want to join? Email kirsty@manchestertechfestival.co.uk. We also have our own slack channel!