Manchester Digital

Member News ⬇️ Government Digital and Data is recruiting for a Communications & Engagement Lead role, offering a unique opportunity within the organisation. https://buff.ly/6IWfORU

Member Event ⬇️ Zoho UK hosts a webinar on 2 June exploring planning for digital transformation, helping organisations think through strategy, tools and execution. https://buff.ly/ALd8lZS

Member Event ⬇️ The Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting a session on the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship, exploring what’s new for 2026 on 3 June. https://buff.ly/TEyvizP

Huge congratulations to Illuminise on being named B2B Ecommerce Agency of the Year at the National Digital Awards 2026! 🏆️ It’s been a real pleasure working closely with the team over the past few months at MD Ecom 26, as well as at our recent Ecommerce Leader’s Dinner. Seeing your work up close, this award feels thoroughly well earned. A brilliant recognition of the impact you’re bringing to the ecommerce space. 👏

Manchester Digital Festival 2027 brings together the full breadth of the region’s tech sector - and partners are a key part of making that happen. Sponsoring MDF’27 places organisations directly alongside the people shaping the region’s next phase of growth. Not a single audience segment. A full ecosystem: • Technical professionals building and delivering products • Founders and senior leaders scaling businesses • Future talent entering the sector • Educators and ecosystem partners shaping skills and pathways Across AI, cyber security, fintech, digital product and emerging technology, MDF creates a platform for visibility, connection and long-term positioning within one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech regions. Download our sponsorship pack to find out more ➡️ https://buff.ly/oWL6B5E

🤝 Sponsor announcement coming soon... We’re delighted to be working with partners who can navigate the fintech sector with nuance: strong regulation, emerging technologies, and innovation across payments, lending, and digital assets. There are still a small number of sponsorship opportunities available. If you're interested in partnering, get in touch with Ellie Parsons to explore options

This week we launched the Manchester Digital Festival - a new-look annual festival for February 2027. MDF’27 brings the breadth of the sector into one week across Greater Manchester. From AI and cyber security to fintech, digital product and emerging technology, the programme reflects the industries shaping the region today. Skills, diversity and future talent remain central, alongside dedicated activity for early careers through Talent Day. This is a festival built around the ecosystem it serves - bringing together the people, businesses and ideas shaping what comes next for Greater Manchester tech. Find out how to get involved and support MDF’27: https://buff.ly/oWL6B5E

Member Job Opportunity ⬇️ Zuko Analytics are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their team - a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of meaningful parts of their system. https://buff.ly/87zRQbL

Member Event ⬇️ The Masterminders returns for 2026, bringing together senior leaders and founders for a three-day experience of insight, connection and strategic discussion from 24–26 June. https://buff.ly/x0TtzNk

👀 Looking for 👀 ... ...experienced programme and event delivery professionals who want to help shape the future of Greater Manchester’s tech sector. Manchester Digital is bringing new programmes, partnerships and sector events online across the board in 2026 and we’re looking to connect with people who know how to make that kind of work happen properly. We’d like to hear from experienced: - Programme Managers - Events & Community professionals - Programme & Events Executives - Freelance delivery support - People who understand how to bring together businesses, stakeholders, talent and ideas in ways that actually move the sector forward. We’re particularly interested in people with experience in the below to help us build additional capacity on our new projects: - programme delivery - event operations - stakeholder management - sponsorship or commercial engagement - tech ecosystem or community work If you’re interested in working with Manchester Digital on a freelance or perm basis, send your CV to careers@manchesterdigital.com.