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“Tackling Tech's Biggest Questions”
Join us for the launch of The Big Tech Debate - a fresh, engaging event bringing together Manchester's sharpest technical minds to untangle our industry’s most pressing challenges.
Inspired by classic debate formats, this is your chance to witness a bold exchange of ideas, challenge assumptions, and connect with fellow leaders in tech - plus, a lot of laughs.
What to Expect:
- Thought-provoking topics: Each debate begins with a motion, with speakers taking opposing sides to present sharp, evidence-based arguments.
- Dynamic discussions: Fast-paced exchanges, plus audience participation and the opportunity to weigh in.
- Insightful networking: Connect with other CTOs, Directors of Engineering, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of technology.
Share your thoughts, ask questions, and even help shape how the debate unfolds.
Event kindly sponsored by Bruntwood.
*Please note, as this event is also proudly supported by Counter, we kindly ask that no recruiters attend*
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The Big Tech Debate #4 | Winter Edition
Bloc, 17 Marble St, Manchester M2 3AW, Manchester, GB🎄 The Big Tech Debate: Winter Edition 🎄
Tackling Tech's Biggest Questions with a Festive Twist
We’re back for the final Big Tech Debate of 2025!
Join us on Thursday 4th December at Bloc, Manchester (5:30PM – 8PM) for another lively evening of debate, insight, and networking with Manchester’s brightest tech minds.
This time, we’re diving into one of the most hotly contested topics in the industry:
🌍 “Offshoring Tech Teams Strengthens Business Growth, Improves Margins and Is Worth the Risk”
From cost, culture, and collaboration to quality and control — expect a spirited debate as our panellists unpack the pros, cons, and real-world experiences behind each model.
Leading the charge FOR the motion we're proud to have…
Rebecca Fox. A strategic tech and business leader with a global track record, she’s the Founder of RELENTICA, former Group CIO, and a long-standing advocate for inclusion in tech.
She’ll be taking the stage to make the case for global tech teams, challenging assumptions, calling out myths, and showing why offshoring can be a genuine strategic lever for growth.
As always, expect:
💡 Thought-provoking discussions: exploring one of the year’s biggest industry challenges with expert panellists from across the tech spectrum.
⚡ Dynamic debate: sharp exchanges, bold opinions, and plenty of laughs.
🤝 Top-tier networking: connect with CTOs, Directors of Engineering, and decision-makers shaping the future of tech.
Festive vibes. Big ideas. Great people.
📍 Bloc, Manchester
🗓️ Thursday 4th December | ⏰ 5:30PM – 8PMAs this event is proudly powered by MRJ Recruitment & Counter, we kindly ask that no recruiters attend.
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