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Missed Trailblazing Tech 2026? Don’t worry, we’v Missed Trailblazing Tech 2026? 

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 🚀

Here’s a look back at an incredible day of innovation, insights and networking with some of Greater Manchester’s brightest minds in tech and business.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. 

From thought-provoking discussions to meaningful connections, the energy in the room was unmatched 🙌

Special thanks to our partners, sponsors and speakers for sharing their expertise and inspiring conversations around the future of technology, AI and innovation.

Until next time…

@sister_manchester @openkitchenmcr @bruntwoodscitech @natwest Moterra & Anumana 

#TT26 #promanchester #manchesterbusiness #futureoftech #techevent
Mental health is incredibly important, and this mo Mental health is incredibly important, and this morning’s event focused on mental wellbeing in the hospitality industry highlighted just how vital these conversations are. We were delighted to see so many people in attendance and engaged with the discussion.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Hospitality Unplugged event, and a special thank you to all of our speakers for sharing your experiences, insights, and personal stories. Your openness helped make the event both meaningful and impactful.
What a morning at Cutting Through the AI Noise to What a morning at Cutting Through the AI Noise to Drive Real Business Value in Stockport!

A huge thank you to our speakers, Phil Birchenall, Rebecca Fox, Robert Daly, and Dan Mousley, for an insightful panel discussion. Really great to hear such a mix of perspectives and real-world experience around how AI is actually being used in business today.

Thanks as well to everyone who came along. It was especially great to see so many new faces in the room, we always love that! The energy, questions and conversations made the morning.

And of course, a big thank you to Gorvins Solicitors for hosting us and making everyone feel so welcome.

We’ve got plenty more events coming up in Stockport, so keep an eye out 👀

See you at the next one!
Lovely to see one of our trailblazer award finalis Lovely to see one of our trailblazer award finalists Caroline England @featherbedtales from a couple of years ago at @venturecafemanchester. @jellybeanjd71 @tetlowrachel met so many great female founders!
Our last night ... 'The Vault After Work Showcase' Our last night ... 'The Vault After Work Showcase' with the @kimptonclocktower brought pro-manchester members together for an immersive evening of live entertainment, interactive experiences, insightful discussion, and high-quality hospitality, all set within the unique atmosphere of The Vault.

A great evening had by all 🎉
A big thank you to Honey & Morgan's Dr. Eliza Morg A big thank you to Honey & Morgan's Dr. Eliza Morgan FCIPD FCMI & Louise Varley delivering such an insightful and thought-provoking event in Bolton.

“Selecting the right leader: Better to have a hole an ... ?" highlighting just how critical effective leadership is in today’s complex and ever-changing workplace. The discussion around the true cost of a poor senior hire, not only financially but in terms of productivity and morale. 

Also, a big thank you to Orbit Developments's Robert Hallworth Tahera Khan for joining us on the panel and having an honest conversation regarding leadership. 

It was a valuable session, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect.
I truly want to say a massive thank you (and well I truly want to say a massive thank you (and well done) to Caroline Dakin and Kerry Sutcliffe. from The Resilience Retreat Retreat 

Caroline & Kerry delivered a brilliant session focused on equipping leaders with actionable strategies to build and sustain psychological safety within their businesses.

Our members walked away with clear, practical techniques they could implement immediately to strengthen inclusivity, enhance communication, foster healthier team dynamics, and ultimately drive higher performance.

Thank you, also, to COLONY King Street for hosting
PE in Professional services event. Absolutely ramm PE in Professional services event. Absolutely rammed! Fantastic set of panelist’s.
What a brilliant, energised start to the day! An e What a brilliant, energised start to the day!
An engaging and interactive workshop with Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Stephen Eccles, founder of @inner_launchuk, as he explores how leaders and teams can apply the same psychological tools to perform and thrive when it matters most.

Thank you to our host @hyattmanchester Regency and a special thanks to Sarah Matts and Lucyann Denton
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us last A massive thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the Strike Up Connections event! The energy in the room was absolutely electric, and it was fantastic to see so many brilliant minds coming together.

Thanks so much to Professionals At Play and Gavriela Park for organising the venue for us!
A look back at pro-manchester’s Fintech Lunch 2026 A look back at pro-manchester’s Fintech Lunch 2026 ⚡

From an insightful keynote session and engaging panel discussions to meaningful networking and conversations over lunch, it was a brilliant afternoon bringing together leaders, innovators and professionals shaping the future of fintech.

Thank you to our speakers, event partner @deloitte_uk and to everyone who joined us for an inspiring event.

#networkingevent #promanchester #fintech #manchesterbusiness #growthnetwork
Recap from Pipeline Under Pressure: How to Keep Gr Recap from Pipeline Under Pressure: How to Keep Growth Moving 📈

A fantastic morning bringing together business leaders from across Greater Manchester to explore one of today’s biggest business challenges: keeping growth moving in a changing market.

From practical sales strategies to honest conversations around pipeline pressure, this event was packed with valuable insights, collaboration and fresh thinking.

A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers and everyone who joined us at @wellbeingfarm 👏

#promanchester #PipelineUnderPressure #BusinessGrowth #ManchesterEvents #Networking
An excellent panel discussion delivered and hosted An excellent panel discussion delivered and hosted by Gate One on driving AI adoption for real business impact.

There were some excellent discussions around common barriers to adoption including governance, data readiness, skills gaps, and stakeholder confidence, alongside practical examples of how businesses are already delivering ROI through AI enabled transformation.

Thank you and well done for a great session.
Thank you to @platform_81 for this insightful sess Thank you to @platform_81 for this insightful session, which explored the difference between vanity metrics and actionable insights, highlighting the importance of measuring what truly impacts business success.

Great thought provoking tools for business to takeaway. 

Also, a thank you to the team at @colonycowork for hosting :)
Today we’re joining the conversation on one of the Today we’re joining the conversation on one of the biggest challenges facing modern families: keeping children safe online.

From AI-generated deepfakes and cyber risks to social media pressures and online exploitation, the digital world is evolving faster than ever and parents are being asked to navigate it in real time.

A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers:
🔹 Gary Conner – OnSaCom
🔹 Marianne Morgan – Information Commissioner's Office 
🔹 Samantha Quinn – Agent 
🔹 Joe Amos – EMPOWER
🔹 Sam Cooper – Merseyside Police 

Together, we’re helping families better understand the risks young people face online and how we can create safer, healthier digital experiences.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us this mor A big thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Pipeline Under Pressure: How to Keep Growth Moving.

Plenty of takeaways around changing buyer behaviour, strengthening value propositions, improving pipeline management, aligning sales and marketing, and driving sustainable growth in today’s market.

Huge thanks to our speakers: Alison Fell, Lucy Keher, and Thomas Lebor Your insights and real-world experience made for a genuinely valuable discussion.

And thank you to our hosts Celia Gaze and Liv Chase from The Wellbeing Farm for a fantastic venue and warm hospitality.
Another busy week across the pro-manchester networ Another busy week across the pro-manchester network ✨

Some members of the team joined @thealchemistuk for the launch of their new cocktail menu, bringing together familiar faces from across Manchester’s hospitality sector for an evening of networking and conversation.

This week also included a site visit to @first.intuition to hear more about the fantastic work they do supporting young people with skills, education and career development opportunities. Watch this space for a possible @futurepromcr collaboration 👀

👏 We’re also delighted to welcome Nadia as our new Start Events & Programme Manager. Welcome to the team!

Recent events included:
📍 The Impact of Recent Changes for Owner Managed Businesses on Inheritance Tax and Pensions hosted by @paretofp 

📍 How spaces shape culture, community, and connection – beyond the desk with @departmentuk_ 

A huge thank you to all our members, partners and speakers for another great week across the network.

#promanchester #ManchesterBusiness #BusinessCommunity #Networking #ManchesterEvents #WeeklyInsights
What a fantastic morning in @departmentuk_ 's Camp What a fantastic morning in @departmentuk_ 's Campfield bringing together a panel of leaders across people, design, and community to share insights and real-world perspectives on how environments shape culture, connection, and belonging.

A big thanks to Clare Shutt and the team for a great event!
Big changes to Inheritance Tax and Pension Rules a Big changes to Inheritance Tax and Pension Rules are here... 📖 

The question is, are you and your clients ready?

This was the focus of a fantastic recent session, where we explored what these updates mean in practice and how businesses can confidently support their clients through the changes.

A huge thank you to Pareto Financial Planning for sharing such clear, practical and valuable insights. Your expertise truly helps cut through complexity and brings clarity where it’s needed most.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our brilliant speakers Stuart Carswell, Jack Parker and Marcus Pilkington for delivering engaging, insightful sessions that sparked great discussion 🙌 

And finally, a special thanks to the team at Eversheds Sutherland for hosting us in such a great space and helping make the event a real success.
A brilliant evening at the pro-manchester Property A brilliant evening at the pro-manchester Property Social, full of summer vibes, great conversations and even better company 🙌 

From delicious canapés to a buzzing room packed with connections, it was a great reminder of the strength and spirit of the property community.

A big thank you to @malmaisonmanchesterfor hosting in such a fantastic setting, and to Harrison Drury Solicitors for sponsoring the event, the rubber ducks were a definite talking point 🐤

And of course, thank you to everyone who joined us, your energy and openness are what make these events so worthwhile.
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