CONTACT USIn recent years, Manchester has risen through the ranks to become the UK’s second city and the capital of the Northern Powerhouse. An ambitious metropolis with more than its fair share of innovation, it’s no wonder that some of the country’s most notable conferences are held in the Rainy City. Here, we’ve listed some of the most exciting conferences in Manchester during 2020, so you can plan the year ahead.
Looking for meeting rooms in Manchester? The Midland has 14 flexible meeting rooms, which can hold up to 700 delegates. It’s central location is close to Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations, so it’s ideal for attendees travelling from outside of the city.
Business, Marketing and Recruitment
Manchester HR Summit – February
If you work in the HR industry, you won’t want to miss the Manchester HR Summit. This exciting conference brings together HR professionals from around the UK, giving attendees a unique opportunity to network and learn. There will be a range of suppliers and buyers there, and everyone will have the opportunity to speak with key personnel and decision makers.
The Manchester HR Summit is the leading HR conference in the 2020 calendar, giving attendees a brilliant opportunity to form lasting business relationships.
The Firm’s Manchester Spring Conference 2020 - March
The leading Manchester conference for in-house recruiters, The Firm Manchester Spring Conference is led by recruiters, for recruiters. The aim of the conference is to support and inspire those in the recruitment profession, as well as provide an invaluable opportunity to network with others in the industry.
Founded as a LinkedIn group back in December 2007, The Firm now has over 8,800 members across the globe and has grown into a collaborative community of like-minded professionals.
CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition - November
CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development, so it will come as no surprise that their annual conference and exhibition sells out every year. This year’s topics include wellbeing and inclusion, flexible working, tech and analytics, professionalism, people management, and talent management, to name a few!
There are speakers from a variety of big-name brands, all experts in their field. And afterwards, head down to the iconic Bridgewater Hall for a networking reception, followed by drinks at Dirty Martini.
Technology and Digital
Digitech - November
Put on in partnership with Crown Commercial Service and supported by a plethora of other bodies, including NHS Digital and The Government Digital Service, Digitech is an event not to be missed. The conference features a range of presentations from some of the most renowned experts in the digital landscape, as well as a superb opportunity to network with others in the industry.
Held at the iconic Manchester Central exhibition centre, there are over 80 stands, with the event promising to attract over 700 technology and procurement specialists from a range of different industries.
Digital Growth Conference - January
It’s no secret that digital marketing is the future, and with the Digital Growth Conference, you can learn how to conduct a disruptive digital growth strategy to get your brand noticed. No matter the size of your company or what exactly you do, the Digital Growth Conference can help you understand the powers of digital marketing and gives you the tools to become more digitally-savvy.
There is a wealth of industry expert presentations at the event, covering topics such as Google ad campaigns, SEO, social media advertising, Magneto eCommerce, and WordPress.
Digital City Festival - March
The digital landscape is forever changing, and the Digital City Festival looks to the future to innovate and inspire. Dubbed as more of a festival than a conference, this event spans over a full week, with a programme of expert speakers and exhibitions – the perfect place for digital enthusiasts to come together, network, and learn from each other.
The main event is held at the Manchester Central complex, but there are loads of fringe events to discover across the city. These events are hosted by partners of the Digital City Festival, all providing attendees the opportunity to learn and collaborate.
Finance
The Aon Pension Conference - February
Designed for HR and finance professionals, the Aon Pension Conference gives attendees the opportunity to hear presentations from experts in the field. Here you can listen to ideas and predictions about the future of pensions, as well as how to manage defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.
The Aon Pension Conference is also a brilliant opportunity to network with peers from the industry, and for a full day attendance attendees can receive 4.5 CPD points.
Accountex Summit North
With a wealth of expert speakers, the Accountex Summit North is a place to get up to speed with practical advice on a plethora of different finance-related topics. This is the place to network with some of the most renowned brands in the industry, meet like-minded peers, and learn new skills and techniques.
Attendees also get the opportunity to demo new tools from leading accountancy suppliers, as well attend over 20 free CPD seminars, talking about the future of finance. The event is supported by some of the biggest names in the industry, including The Institute of Financial Accountants, XU, CIMA, and The CPD Standards Office.
Medical
Professional Dentistry North
If you’re a dentistry professional, Professional Dentistry North is the event for you. No matter what point you are in your career, this conference features content-led presentations and experiences relevant to the whole dental team. There’s also plenty of cutting-edge exhibitions, as well as the opportunity to try out new technology from leading dentistry suppliers.
Each year, over 6000 dentistry professionals attend, providing a platform to network and learn from each other. The conference also fulfils the GDC requirements for ECPD.
Manchester Interstitial Lung Diseases Meeting - March
Comprised of lectures and multi-disciplinary discussions of real-life cases, the Manchester Interstitial Lung Diseases Meeting is designed to give medical professionals updates and reviews on these types of lung diseases. Aimed at physicians and trainees in respiratory medicine, pathology, radiology, and rheumatology, this not-for-profit meeting has been approved by the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 12 category 1 (external) CPD credits.