Manchester Central will host the North’s premier enterprise technology event, DTX & UCX Manchester, on April 2-3, 2025. The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers under the theme “Innovation with Integrity.”
We’re excited to announce that AI Today will act as a media partner to the event.
Beyond Technology
The event takes a holistic approach to technology leadership, with sessions exploring Manchester’s path to inclusive tech growth and the importance of mental health in high-pressure tech environments.
In a first for the region, a dedicated wellness hub will offer attendees a space to recharge with binaural beats and relaxation zones – recognizing that innovation flourishes when well-being is prioritized.
There’s a jam-packed agenda – here are just a few of the speakers and events to look forward to:
Wednesday 2nd April ✨
- 10:00AM: Dame Laura Kenny – “From track to trailblazer: How Britain’s most successful female Olympian is inspiring future generations”
- 11:35AM: Panel – “The next wave: How to create and execute an AI action plan”
- 2:05PM: Piers Linney – “From rising tide to exponential flood: How to take AI from pilot to profit”
- ️2:05PM: Rik Ferguson – “Addressing the growing complexity of cybersecurity”
- 2:05PM: Virgin Media O2 – “Daisy – the AI Granny scamming the scammers”
Thursday 3rd April ✨
- 10:15AM: John Romero – “Level up: How one of the world’s most prolific game creators mastered relentless innovation”
- 11:10AM: Panel – “Rethinking approaches to talent: How to futureproof today’s workforce”
- 12:05PM: Rich Corbridge – “The connected leader: How to drive impact through team engagement”
- 1:55PM: Rujuta Singh – “Neuroscience of Meetings: The Hidden Barrier to Transformation in the AI age”
- 2:15PM: Interactive Cyber Crisis Workshop – “Can you handle our real-world cyber thriller?!”
A Star-Studded Lineup
The program features must-see sessions addressing critical challenges in AI implementation, cybersecurity, digital leadership, and workforce development.
Headlining the event is Dame Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian, alongside gaming legend John Romero (creator of DOOM and Quake), entrepreneur Piers Linney, and cybersecurity expert Rik Ferguson.
Interactive Experiences
DTX & UCX Manchester features hands-on learning opportunities through fringe events including a Cyber Crisis Workshop, the Cyber-lympics competition, and Manchester Digital’s Startup Activator Meetup supporting emerging tech businesses.
The Manchester Tech Week Careers Fair will run alongside the event, connecting top talent with leading employers from across the region’s thriving tech ecosystem.
AI Today joins as a media partner, bringing our expertise as a source of Enterprise AI News to help amplify the conference’s discussions to forward-thinking business leaders.
View the full agenda here.
Register for your free pass here.
Join the North’s technology community this April as they shape the future of enterprise IT at DTX & UCX Manchester 2025 – where innovation meets integrity in the heart of Manchester’s technology landscape.
