What we’re about
Hi everyone,
We hope you enjoyed MTF 2023!
You can ask questions about MTF here, chat to speakers and the core team and share your social profiles to connect with new people
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MTF is a community driven annual series of events culminating in a week long celebration of all things tech in October.
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This group is so that we can keep the community going all year round!
You should join this Meet-Up if you would like to be notified and be able to RSVP to the upcoming socials, panels, events, meet-ups, conferences, and many more!
Please note that Manchester Tech Festival is an inclusive environment and we prioritise positivity, compassion, community values and gentleness. We are not a salesy/business networking group, rather a group of like minded tech professionals in the city that want something a bit different.
We particularly welcome new people to the city, new people to tech, and new people to the group.
For any questions, please email amy@manchestertechfestival.co.uk
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 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! - London Tech Leaders - TAKEOVERManchester, Manchester
LONDON TECH LEADERS TAKEOVER -
How To Future Proof Your Tech Teams
Hello my loves,
We have a special treat for you on the 27th June - our esteemed partners from that there London are bringing up some extra shiny senior technical Leaders from their community to do a London Tech Leaders takeover of MTF!!!!!
I thought we could shake things up a bit and hear from some brand new names and brand new faces!!!!! We partnered with London Tech Leaders in January specifically for this reason - so we could bring some fresh blood into the Manchester tech community speaker circuit and hear from some different folks with different experiences and perspectives!
Catering
We are delighted to announce that thanks to WeShape we will have Caribbean Kitchen providing some excellent food! Check out the link here!
https://www.caribbeankitchenmcr.co.uk/
Agenda & Panel
5:30pm: Arrival, Networking with Senior Tech Leaders and a Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and music and vibes
6:30pm: Event Start (please be on time cause we're gonna be a bit stricter with timings for this one just cause of the amount of people coming thanking you kindly <3)
6:30 - 6:40pm: Event Intro
6:40 - 7:30pm: Future Proofing your Tech Teams - Authentic, Honest and Inspirational Insights + Q+A
7:30pm: Caribbean Kitchen - Traditional Jamaican cuisine with modern twist, drinks, networking, lots of places to sit down chill out and meet new people
8:15pm: Back into the Main Room for The Big Festival Agenda Reveal
8:30pm: Open Mic - Take To The Stage for 60 Seconds and Tell Us About Your Business, Project, or Ask of the Room!!!!!We've booked space at Founders Hall, (used to be Duttons) 2 mins away from the venue for 9pm with drinks provided to continue the night! All are welcome - speak to Amy or Luke for the bar tab code
Panelists include:
- Nuaria Manuel, CEO, VERIOM
Nuria is the Founder and CEO of Veriom, an application monitoring platform that specialises in auditing software systems using AI and she is a Software Quality Consultant working with SMEs. She has a robust background in product validation and reliability, control engineering, quality assurance, and data analysis within the engineering and technology sectors. Nuria is also an enthusiastic speaker on topics related to software quality, data and diversity in tech, and is featured in the Voices in the Shadow II book.
- David Crawford, NED for NHS & Fractional CTO, Ingredifind
David is a C-level tech leader with a background in leading scaled Product Development teams for Naked Wines, Camelot, Sky and BT, David has also driven Inclusion and Diversity initiatives. David is now the Fractional CTO at Ingredifind. As well as his technology passion, David is a committed family man, part-time bee keeper and enjoys the occasional Malbec. David has been our event compere since the very beginning and has been a panel favourite ever since.
- Lyubmoira Dimitrova, Senior Director Technical Programme Management, Onfido
Lyubomira is a Senior Director of Technical Programme Management at Onfido, an AI Identity Verification company. Throughout her career Lyubomira has delivered several end-to-end fraud preventative ML products and systems. She has expertise in scaling ML Operations to industrialise the ML product delivery.Lyubomira is passionate about scaling and developing technology organisations to enable them to develop ethical and sustainable AI systems for the future.
For more info visit: https://www.manchestertechfestival.co.uk/mtftakeover/
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
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.
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!
