TechBlast has partnered with membership body pro-manchester for the sixth edition of its Trailblazing Tech conference in 2023.

The event, to be held at The Lowry Hotel on Friday 23rd June, showcases how technology provides opportunity and asks the all-important question: what’s next?

It will provide insights into cybersecurity, FinTech, voice recognition and digital transformation – among many other subjects – with keynote speakers and panellists throughout the day, as well as live tech demonstrations.

As well as pro-manchester’s annual Trailblazing Tech Award, the conference will also see TechBlast unveil its inaugural Manchester Startups 2.0 list on a special panel hosted by award-winning journalist Chris Maguire – scroll down for speakers.

The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Pl, Salford M3 5LH

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Manchester Startups 2.0 panel speakers

Eleanor Harry, founder & CEO, HACE

Eleanor Harry, founder & CEO, HACE

Eleanor will explain the startup’s data-driven solutions to eliminate child labour from company supply chains and beyond

Amy Whitell, co-founder & CEO, Collctiv

Amy Whitell, co-founder & CEO, Collctiv

Amy will speak about the FinTech’s plans to expand its app helping group organisers collect money for activities

Felix Robinson, co-founder & CEO, Pet Trust UK

Felix Robinson, co-founder & CEO, Pet Trust UK

Felix will discuss her online platform for the responsible buying and selling of pets

Sam Marshall, founder & managing director, Snippit

Sam Marshall, founder & managing director, Snippit

Sam will explain his plans for introducing smart mirrors into barbershops – and the company’s patent-pending tech