Tech Spring Showcase: Future Stars & Super Stars

Hello lovely people!

We understand that a career in tech has the potential to transform lives, and we're committed to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to pursue one. That’s why we are delighted to announce our Tech Spring Showcase: a unique collaboration between Manchester Tech Festival, Bruntwood SciTech, Praetura Ventures and Just IT.
Located at the amazing MANCHESTER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, Circle Square on Oxford Road, The Tech Spring Showcase will bring together Manchester’s home-grown tech superstars to share their success stories and inspire Manchester’s future stars.
If you are a Tech Returner, Bootcamp Graduate, University Graduate, Career Changer or simply looking to pursue a career in tech, this is your chance to hear inspirational stories from some of Manchester's own tech founders who will share their journeys and how exciting a career in tech can be.
You’ll also discover the exciting possibilities that tech skills can unlock for you, with lightning talks from the senior tech leaders in the Manchester Tech Community who will reveal their insider tips and tricks and advice on what they wish they knew before they entered the industry.
Sign up for an exciting evening of inspiration, networking and fun or email: [amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk](http://mailto:amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk/) with any questions!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda
5pm – Arrival, Registration and Networking
5:45pm – Event starts
5:45pm Intro&Housekeeping

6:00pm -
Kate Norton, Praetura Ventures, Group People and Talent Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norton-fcipd-19b056107/ TALK TOPIC - 'Tech talent: what it’s like to work in a high growth business'

6:20pm- Arran Kirkup, IndieSping, Director of Partnerships, https://www.linkedin.com/in/arrankirkup/ - TALK TOPIC -Tech for non-coders/Making it in Tech

6:40pm -
Mirage Islam, Senior Lecturer Digital Marketing & Innovation Lead at Salford Business School, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirageislam TALK TOPIC - "Get Noticed - Get Hired, Top Tips in terms of professional branding"

7pm Break
7:15pm Lightening talks and questions
8:00pm – Food from Caribbean Kitchen MCR
8:30pm - Event Finish

Lightning Talks From

• Phinider Balaghan, Naimuri- "Going off piste, but ending up in technology"
• Rebecca Mahoney, KrakenFlex - "Know your why!!"

Food
We’re excited to announce that the food will be provided by independent, woman- owned local business Jamaican and Caribbean Kitchen. MTF are committed to supporting the local indie operators in the region and we know you’re going to love the food!

Please note: We appreciate times are hard for everyone, but if you can we politely ask that if you are able to could you please 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. We are desperate for donations and your contribution makes a very real difference to the service users that vitally require these items.