Manchester’s digital sector will come together this April for Manchester Tech Week, as the event enters a new phase in 2026 with an expanded programme of conferences, exhibitions and community-led events across the city.

Running from 27 April – 1 May, Manchester Tech Week is evolving to bring together three core events alongside a growing Fringe programme, creating new opportunities for technology leaders, businesses and emerging talent to connect.

More than 10,000 attendees are expected to take part across the week, spanning key areas of the digital economy including AI, cyber security, digital transformation, unified communications, B2B eCommerce and the creator economy – with two flagship events taking place at Manchester Central.

Among them is Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX), which will bring together IT leaders and teams responsible for cloud, data, AI and cyber security as organisations accelerate their digital transformation programmes. Alongside it, Unified Communications EXPO (UCX) will draw UC and CX leaders, contact-centre teams, AV specialists and security professionals exploring new approaches to colleague and customer experience.

Speakers from organisations including Microsoft, the FBI’s Cyber Division, JD Sports and NatWest will share real-world insights and case studies from major digital transformation projects.