The Top Tech Debate: Is Manchester the UK’s Most AI-Ready City?
Join us for an engaging evening of discussion and debate as industry leaders, AI experts and tech enthusiasts explore whether Manchester truly stands as the UK’s most AI-ready city. This event will tackle the opportunities, challenges and future potential of AI adoption in Manchester’s thriving tech ecosystem.
This lively session will dive into:
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The opportunities and challenges of AI adoption
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What Manchester’s thriving tech ecosystem is getting right
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Where the city needs to focus to stay ahead
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How AI is already reshaping industries, businesses, and communities
Expect bold opinions, fresh perspectives, and plenty of chances to share your own thoughts.
Agenda
- 4.30pm - Tea/coffee, registration & networking
- 5.00pm - The big Tech debate
- 6.00pm - Networking & buffet
- 7.00pm - Depart
About the Speakers:
Paul is a partner specialising in technology and commercial law, including data protection. He advises a range of organisations, including exciting technology businesses and government organisations, such as the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Paul supports his clients with software licensing, e-commerce, direct marketing and GDPR compliance amongst other things, to help them achieve their objectives whilst remaining compliant with data law and protecting their business along with their customers’ data.
Malin Cunningham is the founder of Hattrick, an award winning b2b communications consultancy and certified B Corp.
A Swedish national with an MA in Public Relations and a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumni, she thrives on helping businesses balance commercial realities with climate conscious operations.
A board trustee for the UN-recognised Carbon Literacy Trust, Malin is a certified carbon literacy trainer and has developed the first accredited course for sales and marketing teams in the built environment.
She is a frequent speaker, panellist and contributor on how brands can navigate the transition to ‘net zero’ and communicate confidently including BusinessGreen, Better Business Summit and Making Design Circular.
Strong believers in ‘progress over perfection’, the Hattrick team walks the talk and is the current holders of the Good Agency ‘Agency Sustainability Award’. They regularly host free webinars on sustainability and publish guides & original research reports to share business critical insights around the opportunities and threats in the green economy.
Hemant is the founder and CEO of Anumana, a digital transformation and bespoke AI solutions business. He has built high performing technology teams and platforms for fast growth organisations, such as Arrow Global and Azzurro Associates. Hemant founded Anumana to help other fast growth organisations convert their data into an asset, leading businesses to become more data driven in their decision making. Alongside the commercial endeavours of the business, Hemant has developed a social mobility programme – the Anumana Code Academy, delivering free python training programmes to disadvantaged children across Greater Manchester.
Interested In The Event?
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