New Updates | September 2024
In this roundup you'll find:
- Fintech Conference
- Digital Her announcement
- How we are supporting startups in 2024
- Ways to meet other members
- Everything else that's going on at Manchester Digital!
Fintech Conference
Fintech Conference
Thurs | 19th Sept 2024 | 12:45 - 17:00
Manchester Digital invites you to join us for our next Fintech Conference! The Conference will take place on Thursday 19th September 2024.
This Conference will bring together industry leaders, founders, innovators, and enthusiasts to delve into the latest fintech trends, developments and challenges.
Featuring sessions by:
Klarna
thinkmoney
AND Digital
Cyber Lab
and Starling Bank!
With only 2 weeks left to go, tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out! Get your tickets today!
If you are interested in sponsoring or presenting a Talk at this event please contact kate.wilson@drordi.com
Would you like to be 1 of the 10 members contributing to our Industry Insight blog?
If you would like to contribute to the Member Insight blog please reserve your place by notifying us ASAP:
Title: The Future of Money Exploring Game-Changing Strategies in FinTech
Word Count: Please provide approximately 250 words
Deadline for copy: by the 9th September to ellie@drordi.com
Digital Her
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our EnableHER: Leaning into Leadership Programme - Part of Digital Her.
With the commitment of our new sponsor for this programme, 6point6 | Part of Accenture, we’ll enable fully funded training opportunities for women across Greater Manchester who are in emerging and mid-level leadership roles to thrive as leaders in tech, not just survive.
Empowering women leaders can create a more inclusive, equitable and dynamic industry that drives groundbreaking advancements and equitable opportunities for all.
We’ll share details of how to apply for this programme soon.
You can register your interest for the programme below:
Learn more about our fully funded mentorship programme, and how to get more involved in this community below.
Become a Real Life Role model today!
The Startup Activator
The Startup Activator programme continues this month. Check out all the things you can get involved in below!
Are you an early-stage startup founder?
Manchester Digital's Startup Activator will help startups in the Greater Manchester region maximise success, taking you from idea to early traction stage with all the knowledge and resources you need to flourish.
The programme will include exclusive founder network meet-ups, workshops and access to an active supportive community which includes investors, trusted professional service support and more.
Start Up Activator Roadshows
Out Start Up Activator Roadshows kicked off in July with further sessions planned across the remaining GM boroughs in September. Each Roadshow will feature a workshop on the Key Foundations for Growth, delivered by our Start Up Coach; an interactive breakout session, giving you time to reflect and use the workshop content to build or refine an immediate action and priorities plan, and the opportunity to review / bounce ideas with other founders; and an opportunity to learn more about the in-depth cohort programme coming later in the year.
Start Up Inititate
Are you a founder at the start of your journey, you are ready to elevate your tech startup to the next level, but worried about time constraints? Look no further! Our new programme offers FREE support tailored specifically for ambitious entrepreneurs like you, with minimal time commitment and maximum flexibility.
Whether you’re in the ideation phase or have already launched your product, our programme is here to elevate your path.
Application Deadline: 25th September 2024
Can you help startups? We’re looking for partners
We are looking for partners to support this programme and help us deliver 12 months of valuable information and insight to the next generation of tech businesses and make sure that Greater Manchester continues to grow great businesses.
Contact kate.wilson@drordi.com to discuss.
Do you have the skills to mentor a Start-Up?
Manchester Digital has extended its Start-Up Activator programme to deliver a cohort programme to 100 founders across the boroughs of GM. As part of this programme, we will connect them to mentors and advisors to provide support, guidance and even a shoulder to cry on.
As our Manchester Digital members, we would love for you or one of your team to volunteer just an hour to connect with a founder.
If you are interested please could you complete the form below. We are opening this out to founders, C-suite, directors and heads of departments.
Training diverse talents that work for you
We’re recruiting employers for our Autumn programmes now. We run high-performing apprenticeship programmes to support our members' diverse talent ambitions.
Whether you want to upskill an existing employee or bring someone new into the business we can support you. We have a ready-to-go talent pool of diverse candidates to support your recruitment.
We have availability right now for our Apprenticeship starts. Speak to the team If you need a little longer…
Here are the upcoming start dates:
Software Development - 23rd September
Business Analysis - 28th October
Data Analysis - 30th September
We can support you to join these programmes now - get in touch with qubra@drordi.com
Events
Carbon Literacy Pilot Day
Our pilot day of Carbon Literacy training has been announced! On the 10th of October, you can join in helping shape this toolkit for the rest of the tech sector. If you are interested in attending, please email ellie@drordi.com for more information.
Please click here to learn more about Carbon Literacy and register your interest so you can be the first to hear all their exciting updates!
Learn more about Carbon Literacy
2024 Event Calendar
Our last few events for 2024 have been announced!
Jot these dates down in your diary to make sure you don't miss out!
Tech Leader Talks
Thurs | 7th November | 12:00 - 14:00
Manchester Digital's Tech Leader Talks offer the opportunity for senior leaders in large-scale digital and tech businesses here in the North West to come together with other C-Level individuals to network, share best practices and make new connections.
This event will be in the format of a lunchtime networking session followed by a Q & A. The morning will include a light lunch for all attendees, refreshments and an Industry Insight session.
Emerging Tech Conference
Thurs | 5th December | 13:00 - 17:00
Manchester Digital invites you to join us for our upcoming Emerging Tech Conference on Thursday, 5th December 2024.
At Manchester Digital, we value our strong connections with innovative tech companies, agencies, and suppliers, both within and beyond our membership. These relationships fuel our regular industry events, where key players from the emerging tech scene gather.
It’s an exciting time for emerging technology in Manchester. The city has experienced rapid growth in this sector, attracting numerous start-ups and tech innovators. Manchester is quickly becoming a leading hub for cutting-edge technology in the UK
We look forward to welcoming guests to Circle Square as we discuss the latest trends, challenges and technology to be impacting this innovative and vital sector.
Other events
Get organised for Q2 and check out our events calendar, featuring events posted by Manchester Digital members.
Events in September 2024 posted by members
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