Tech, Business & Networking groups in Manchester

Founders Running Club :: Manchester

Founders Running Club (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 50+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community Join the community http://foundersrc.com/chats **Stay

Manchester Databricks User Group

Welcome to the Manchester Databricks Meetup - March 2026 Join us for an evening packed with Databricks insights, real-world use cases, expert speakers, and plenty of time to network with the local data & AI community. Agenda: 17:30- 17:45 Arrival & Networking Meet fellow data professionals, practitioners, and Databricks enthusiasts 17:45 - 18:00 Opening Remarks & Introductions Opening remarks from the organisers 18:00- 20:00 - Sessions Hear from industry leaders shar

Laravel Manchester

Join us for Laravel Manchester #3 on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026! 🎉 We'll be hosting regular meetups for developers, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Laravel, with talks from Laravel lovers across the UK. In this meetup, we'll be hearing from: Speakers and talks 🌟 Laravel in the Trenches: 7 Years of Wins, Woes, and WTFs Toby Bradshaw, Principal Engineer at Street Group Toby will be sharing the lessons learnt from building an enterprise-grade SaaS platform with Laravel - what went well, what went wrong, and what they'd definitely do differently if starting again. Ulysses versus The Very Hungry Caterpillar Andy Carter, Technical Team Lead at Evoluted As AI becomes more prevalent in our industry, it's more important than ever to recognise the value of true craftsmanship. In this talk, we'll draw insights from two literary classics to explore why writing clean, thoughtful code still matters. Agenda 🌟 17:45 - Arrival 18:30 - Welcome and talk #1 19:00 - Break 19:15 - Talk #2 19:45 - Drinks 20:30 - Event close Your host Evan Burrell, Engineering Manager at Street Group Location Street Group HQ 11-13 Spear Street Manchester M1 1JU See you there! PS, big thanks to our sponsors, Tact, who'll be sorting food & drink for us (legends) and Street Group for providing the venue. Go give them a like on LinkedIn!

Manchester Tech Collective

Manchester Tech Collective Mixer An open networking night for the people shaping Manchester’s tech scene. Whether you work in tech, are building a startup, exploring an idea, looking for investors, seeking co-founders, or simply want to meet ambitious people in the space, this is for you. We’re bringing together founders, developers, operators, creatives, investors, AI enthusiasts, and curious minds for an energising evening of connection, conversation, and opportunity. Expect: Open networking Open mic for anyone who wants to share what they’re building or partnerships they are looking for DJs Refreshments A high-energy room full of ideas, collaboration, and real opportunity The goal is simple: to help invigorate and connect the Manchester tech scene in a more open, exciting, and human way. If you’d like to speak at the event, please let us know in advance. We have 3 open mic speaking spots remaining for those who want to share what they’re building, or their message to the community. Presented by Linkar Host Cupra City Garage

Manchester Statistical Society

AI Augmentation: What Actually Works for Businesses, by Tom Brandwood, Chief Technology Officer for Traverse Automation Abstract: Over the last few years Traverse Automation went from scripting RPA (traditional automations coded in), to training our own models for specific features and comparing the performance and cost to GPT 3 (pre ChatGPT), to riding the wave of AI services, using their APIs as they evolved and implementing Agents where pragmatic. We’ve built several agents to handle aspects of our software development life cycle, and project management most recently - some of them worked brilliantly, some not so much and we’ll be sharing what we’ve learned through the process. At Traverse we believe strongly in human authorship and ownership to avoid the common pitfalls of trusting AI Agents too heavily, we’ll cover our mindset around AI, ways to get the most out of the tools (generally kept broad with some platform specifics) and practical demos of real-world use cases. We’ll finish with an open discussion, we’re more than happy to discuss anyone’s use case and are particularly interested in hearing where AI hasn’t worked for people so we can talk these through and help. Professional Bio: I’m Tom Brandwood, Chief Technology Officer for Traverse Automation. With around a decade of experience focused on automation of complex business processes for Travel companies, and a background in Astrophysics from the University of Liverpool. I began as a software engineer building our cloud orchestration and a low code automation scripting platform from the ground up. This really took off as I helped grow our team of incredible solution designers, problem solvers and developers, together we’ve built many production systems to automate anything our clients need. More recently I’ve been working with several Travel Technology teams, running workshops and consultancy to help other businesses implement AI and Agents where it makes the most sense for them.

PyData Manchester

Details PyDataMCR April Talks THE TALKS Mind the Gap: From insights to accountability - Shannen Riley (She/Her) A talk around arguably the most boring topic for a lot of professionals in data - governance and quality, but an essential part of everyone's role. Shannen Riley is a Principal Recruitment Consultant (Data & Software) at Impactive IT. She partners with global brands across FCA regulated industries to build Data and Software teams in the UK, US & Europe. She’s been in recruitment for 5 years, having worked in offender risk management previously. Now, she operates as a consultative partner to improve hiring processes, ED&I and data improvements/AI adoption. With an academic background across statistics, data analysis, psychology & criminology, she works to breakdown the stereotype around recruitment by pushing for positive change and accountability in our industry. From Reactive to Resilient: Using AI/ML to Build Self-Healing Deployment Pipelines - Faith Sodipe (He/Him) Modern engineering teams spend too much time reacting, firefighting failed deployments, debugging unstable releases, and managing avoidable incidents. But what if our systems could detect, respond, and recover automatically? In this talk, we’ll explore how AI/ML can transform traditional CI/CD pipelines into self-healing systems that proactively detect anomalies, predict failures, and trigger intelligent remediation. Rather than adding complexity, we’ll focus on practical, production-ready patterns using cloud-native tooling and ML-driven monitoring to improve reliability without over-engineering. Beyond the technical architecture, we’ll examine the human impact: reducing operational burnout, improving release confidence, and enabling teams to build sustainably at scale. Attendees will leave with: A clear mental model of self-healing systems Real-world design pattern

Cloud Native + Kubernetes Manchester

Please RSVP via We have to ensure we meet a minimum number of events and people at each one to keep being an "official" CNCF group. We are back at Bonded Warehouse, thanks to Morson-Edge for hosting again and NScale for feeding us! To help you find the venue, the what3words location is hooks.decreased.universally. Make sure to come past the Crystal Maze side and ring the bell for reception. Whether you are a seasoned developer, a cloud computing enthusiast, or simply curious about the scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in Manchester. Agenda 6:00 pm - Networking with food and drinks 7:00 pm - DBOS: making reliable cloud workflows - Afzal Muhammad 7:30 pm - Break 8:00 pm - Agents, Kubernetes, and Tailscale: What My Home Lab Looks Like in 2026 - Thomas Riley DBOS: making reliable cloud workflows DBOS ( is a new framework to develop reliable workflows (or durable executions) on the cloud in a very easy way. To build a reliable workflow we usually need a mixture of idempotency, restart exactly from failure point, exactly-once processing, observable queues, and other features. Using traditional methods like AWS Lambda or Step Functions can get you only so far, before your system starts to become very complex and costly! DBOS provides all these features through a system design innovation done at MIT which keep complexity at bay and cost to only what you use. I am a software engineer with over 7 years of experience in the industry. I'v

Rust Manchester

More detailed directions (a picture of the front door). The venue will open at 6:30pm and will run until 8:30pm HOW IT WILL WORK Event Starts (18:30) - Come down and join us for some food and drinks. You'll have an opportunity to share any problems/questions you're working on with other attendees. During Event - Put any questions or conversation topics you want to discuss to the Rust community, it's likely someone will be interested and have an opinion! Event Closes (20:30) - After the event we'll all head somewhere local for some post-event socialising. If you have any dietary requirements please supply them when signing up to the event and we can make sure you feel welcome too! Under 16s are welcome with a responsible guardian. Looking for a Rust course Our survey is still open to find people interested in a multi-session course [ Sponsors Codethink is a world-class provider of critical, high-performance software projects and solutions for international-scale companies in a range of industries including Automotive, Finance, Medical, and IoT. Headquartered in Manchest

!ELITE PARTIES LONDON!

Who should Join ELITE PARTIES... ELITE PARTIES is a Free to join Meetup Group, mainly for young professionals aged 25 to 45 years old (although some of our Members are outside that range). Why You Should Join Now... As a Member, you’ll make Valuable Personal and Business Contacts, while socialising in a Friendly and High-Class Environment (each Event we organise has a full description, including dress code and etiquette). Of course, we reserve the right to turn down your application or terminate your membership at any point, if you are deemed unsuitable for our group. What Can Members Expect out of the Group... We organise Social Parties and Networking Events at the best venues in London. You will find that the atmosphere is always welcoming. Whether you attend the event alone or as part of a group, you will enjoy yourself. Your hosts for the evening will always stay until late to make sure all our Members are well looked after. And we will make a point to personally introduce you to as many Members as possible.

AI + Coffee Manchester

"AI + Coffee" is a bi-weekly drop-in in Manchester for anyone curious about AI, regardless of role or experience. No speakers. No slides. No agenda. We meet every two weeks, usually on Sunday at 11:00am. \~60 minutes, in person, over coffee. The conversation moves fast. The coffee is optional. The format is deliberately simple because that's the point: A space where a developer, a marketer, and someone who opened ChatGPT for the first time last week can sit in the same room and have a real conversation. No expectation to perform, and no such thing as a silly question. Most AI events are designed to inform. "AI + Coffee" is designed to connect and provide a safe space for everyone to get involved in conversations about AI, it's somewhere to be uncertain in public without it feeling like a professional risk. Come with a question, come with something you've been trying, or come with nothing prepared. Please note: Photos and occasionally short videos are taken at "AI + Coffee" events, for use in future event promotion and on our social channels. If you'd rather not appear in any photos, please send me a DM, and we'll make sure to avoid you in shots.

Azure Databricks in 60 days @ BricksHub

Linkedin 🔺 Azure Databricks in 60 Days for Data Scientists, Engineers, and Analysts 📍The 60-Day Learning Objective → Hands-on Databricks workflows → Data pipeline Automation/Engineering → Performance tuning & cost-saving tricks → Machine learning & real-time analytics → Governance & security best practices 📍 Day 1: Databricks is Everywhere – Should You Care? Databricks isn’t just a buzzword—it’s revolutionizing data engineering, data science, and analytics. If you work with big data, streaming, or machine learning, Databricks is the platform you need to know. 📍 Why Databricks? → Built on Apache Spark – Forget slow SQL queries. Spark distributes processing across multiple machines, speeding up your work. → Cloud-Native – Works seamlessly across Azure, AWS, and GCP. → Unified Data Workflows – Manage ETL, analytics, and ML in one platform. → Cost-Effective – Pay only for the compute you use, optimizing your budget. 📍 If you’re serious about handling big data and analytics, you can’t afford to ignore Databricks.Linkedin

Manchester Startups

I am a partner in Buckworths specialising in startups and small businesses. I have set up this group as a forum to provide legal advice to start-ups in Manchester. I believe that there is a core of legal knowledge that can and should be shared for free. I am planning to hold monthly meetups initially focussing on one relevant legal topic at each meetup. Any start-up in Manchester is welcome to join. Hashtag #startuphacks

UK Startup: Idea to IPO

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.   The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship.  Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just an idea.  Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".   We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, engineers, venture capitalists, angel investors, educators, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and connections they need to succeed. Our goal is to build a strong, vibrant, collaborative entrepreneurial community with deep, lasting business and social relationships from Silicon Valley to UK and beyond.

Free Business Startup Clinics Manchester

We provide advice and guidance for startups and new business owners.   This group is for you if you want access to fully trained professionals to help you move forward in your business.   Do you have questions about business which you're unsure about? Do you want to check the details regarding a specific issue in your business? Come along to our Free Business Startup Clinics and ask all the questions you like.   We are here to help you get answers to your questions so your business can launch and grow successfully.   We will help you clarify any uncertainties about launching your new business.   Each session is led by fully trained professionals, including lawyers, accountants, finance officers and business coaches.   Everybody is welcome, whether you're just thinking about starting a new business or you have already launched.   If you have any questions before attending one of our events, contact Patrick Lauruol who is the group organiser.   We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you as part of the group!

Manchester AI Digital Business Builders

Welcome! This group brings together Manchester-based entrepreneurs, founders, and aspiring business owners who are interested in launching startups and building new ventures using online approaches. Our events are designed to share ideas, practical tips, and real insights to support you as you develop in the online business space. We focus on helping members discover straightforward, effective ways to start and scale online businesses without unnecessary complexity. That means breaking concepts down into practical steps you can act on quickly—while also showing how tools like AI can help you work more efficiently, save time, and create systems that generate results around the clock. Through our sessions, we walk through real-world examples in a clear, step-by-step way. You’ll see how things actually come together in practice, whether it’s launching a simple income stream, building a digital product, or using AI to streamline parts of your workflow. The sessions are interactive and easy to follow, with opportunities to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from others in the group. The aim is to give you a clear understanding of what works, provide actionable next steps, and help you move forward with confidence.

The 40+ Peer Learning Group: A.I. & Online Skills

🔥The 40+ Peer Learning Group: A.I. & Online Skills This is a discussion-led community for professionals or anyone aged 40+ who want to explore A.I. and digital skills through real conversation and shared experience. \\\Disclaimer - This is not financial advice and you should do your own research\\\ We are not a lecture series. We are not a broadcast platform. Every event or workshop is designed around meaningful interaction. Members introduce themselves, share perspectives, ask questions, and contribute their own insights. Small-group discussions and guided peer conversations are a core part of each session. Our goal is simple: To create a space where experienced employees or employers can think out loud and interact together, exchange ideas, and support one another while exploring the changing digital landscape. 🚨✅\\CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE A.I. BUSINESS KICKSTARTER COURSE\\✅🚨 At our events you can expect: ✅Facilitated group discussions and Q&A sessions ✅Interactive breakout conversations ✅Collaborative problem-solving ✅Shared learning from real-world experience ✅Networking and collaborating among group members ✅Open conversations about challenges, lessons learned, and emerging opportunities This group exists because interaction and connection matters. The value comes from participation, not presentation. No income promises. No passive audience. Sessions are intentionally small so every member has space to contribute and be heard. 🚨Places are limited! If you value thoughtful dialogue, exploring A.I. tools and genuine business connections, you’re welcome here. 🚨✅\\CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE A.I. BUSINESS KICKSTARTER COURSE\\✅🚨 Sign up today! Your future self will thank you,

AI in Action: Small Business Learning Circle

Welcome to a hands-on, welcoming space where small business owners and curious learners come together to explore how artificial intelligence can be used in real, practical ways 🚀 🚨✅CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE A.I BUSINESS KICKSTARTER COURSE✅🚨 This group is all about learning by doing, sharing experiences, and growing together. Whether you’re just starting to experiment with AI tools or already using them in your day-to-day work, you’ll find a supportive community here to ask questions, swap ideas, and discover what’s possible 💡 Through meetups, workshops, and informal discussions, we focus on making AI approachable, useful, and relevant to everyday business challenges—from saving time on routine tasks to improving creativity, communication, and decision-making ⚡ No jargon overload. No pressure. Just real people learning together, sharing what works, and building confidence step by step 🤝 🚨✅CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE A.I BUSINESS KICKSTARTER COURSE✅🚨 If you’re curious about AI and want to connect with others doing the same, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore what’s possible—together 🌟 \\\\\DISCLAIMER: This is not financial advice and you should do your own research\\\\\

NSManchester – Swift, iOS & Mac Developer Group

Swift, iOS & Mac Developer Group

NSManchester is an iOS developer group held the first Monday of each month in Manchester. Come along for some talks followed by a social at the pub afterwards. \ \

Manchester Databricks User Group

Welcome to the Manchester Databricks User Group! Our meetup is focused on bringing together Databricks enthusiasts to provide knowledge sharing and collaboration among Databricks users of all levels. Whether you're just starting your journey with Databricks or you're a seasoned expert, you'll find valuable resources, engaging discussions, and opportunities to expand your skills. Join us to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving world of data and analytics with Databricks.

Digital Marketers Network

Welcome to the Digital Marketers Network Meetup. This community brings together digital marketing professionals and enthusiasts to connect, learn, and grow. From social media and SEO to content and email marketing, we share practical insights, explore the latest trends, and collaborate with like-minded peers. Join us for engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking designed to help you sharpen your skills and expand your professional circle in the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape.

Snowflake Manchester User Group

The Snowflake Manchester User Group is a vibrant community for data professionals, developers, and enthusiasts in the Manchester area. We provide a platform for networking, sharing best practices, and learning about the latest Snowflake features and data cloud innovations. Join us to connect, collaborate, and enhance your data skills