THEMES
Our Programme is taking shape but what can you expect and what will you learn from our expert panels at this year's event?
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The Future of Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next for Businesses
AI is gaining momentum at an incredible pace and the corporate world is taking note. From future use cases of ChatGPT, to the impact AI will have on the workforce and privacy implications, our panel discussion will cover everything you need to know about what’s next for AI and Machine Learning. Not to be missed!
RETAIL
Retail Revolution: How Tech is Driving Customer Experience
Confused about chatbots or finding it harder to cut through the noise of a crowded market place? You’re not alone. The world of retail has changed forever - as businesses move beyond customer transactions to focus on more relationship-based experiences. Our panel of experts will discuss how technology is driving this change, accessibility to new tech and the cost of being left behind.
CYBER CRIME
The Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Your Company Safe
With phishing attacks on the rise across Europe, do you know enough about the latest cybercrime trends to keep your company safe? This panel will help identify common red flags, deal with the practical elements of being targeted, share best practice for training your staff, and cover how to protect your customers in the wake of a cyber-attack.
HEALTHTECH
Virtual Wards and Healthcare at Home
Virtual wards are a relatively new concept in healthcare that leverages technology to provide care for patients outside of a traditional hospital setting. Essentially, a virtual ward is a system that allows healthcare providers to monitor and care for patients remotely, using tools such as video conferencing, wearable devices, and patient portals.
This interview will highlight how a combination of Tech and Healthcare could make a massive difference in people’s lives.
FINTECH
FinTech on the Rise: Inclusivity and Pushing Boundaries
A whistlestop tour of what’s big in the world of FinTech. Our panellists will cover the latest digital currencies to watch out for, how FinTech is pushing the boundaries of financial inclusion and international firsts from around the globe – including the ChatGPT investment fund and Coinbase opening an international exchange among other big hitting news stories.
START UPS 2.0
TechBlast Session
This panel will reveal Manchester Startups 2.0.- some of the city’s most promising under-the-radar technology startups. Several founders of these bootstrapped, pre-seed or angel-backed businesses will be interviewed on stage by award-winning journalist Chris Maguire. Hear about how they started, an honest account of running their businesses and what’s next on the radar.
FIERY FOUNDERS
What I wish I Knew Then
Everything is easier in hindsight, and that includes starting and running your own business! Meet some of Greater Manchester’s fiery founders as they reflect on their business journeys, the highs and lows of starting up, and what they wish they had known all along. Guaranteed to be a thought-provoking session.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next for Businesses
AI is gaining momentum at an incredible pace and the corporate world is taking note. From future use cases of ChatGPT, to the impact AI will have on the workforce and privacy implications, our panel discussion will cover everything you need to know about what’s next for AI and Machine Learning. Not to be missed!
RETAIL
Retail Revolution: How Tech is Driving Customer Experience
Confused about chatbots or finding it harder to cut through the noise of a crowded market place? You’re not alone. The world of retail has changed forever - as businesses move beyond customer transactions to focus on more relationship-based experiences. Our panel of experts will discuss how technology is driving this change, accessibility to new tech and the cost of being left behind.
CYBER CRIME
The Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Your Company Safe
With phishing attacks on the rise across Europe, do you know enough about the latest cybercrime trends to keep your company safe? This panel will help identify common red flags, deal with the practical elements of being targeted, share best practice for training your staff, and cover how to protect your customers in the wake of a cyber-attack.
HEALTHTECH
Virtual Wards and Healthcare at Home
Virtual wards are a relatively new concept in healthcare that leverages technology to provide care for patients outside of a traditional hospital setting. Essentially, a virtual ward is a system that allows healthcare providers to monitor and care for patients remotely, using tools such as video conferencing, wearable devices, and patient portals.
This interview will highlight how a combination of Tech and Healthcare could make a massive difference in people’s lives.
FINTECH
FinTech on the Rise: Inclusivity and Pushing Boundaries
A whistlestop tour of what’s big in the world of FinTech. Our panellists will cover the latest digital currencies to watch out for, how FinTech is pushing the boundaries of financial inclusion and international firsts from around the globe – including the ChatGPT investment fund and Coinbase opening an international exchange among other big hitting news stories.
START UPS 2.0
TechBlast Session
This panel will reveal Manchester Startups 2.0.- some of the city’s most promising under-the-radar technology startups. Several founders of these bootstrapped, pre-seed or angel-backed businesses will be interviewed on stage by award-winning journalist Chris Maguire. Hear about how they started, an honest account of running their businesses and what’s next on the radar.
FIERY FOUNDERS
What I wish I Knew Then
Everything is easier in hindsight, and that includes starting and running your own business! Meet some of Greater Manchester’s fiery founders as they reflect on their business journeys, the highs and lows of starting up, and what they wish they had known all along. Guaranteed to be a thought-provoking session.