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ManchesterWeek of 4 May 2026

Mon 4 MaySun 10 May 2026 · 10 events

7:15amFree
Eden, Salford M3 5EN

A rare chance to get clarity on the legal essentials for AI-enabled startups — covering data protection, IP, contracts, and what investors actually expect. David Gardner, TLT Partner and Head of Fintech, and Morvo founder Rob Stein lead a morning workshop combining structured AI governance guidance with a founder-to-founder fireside. Free with breakfast provided.

AI & MLFounders
8:00am£55
Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester M13 9RD

Manchester's flagship design and digital conference returns for its 14th year at RNCM, with Rachel Coldicutt (Careful Industries), Rochelle Gold (NHS England), Laura Yarrow (GOV.UK Design), Dan Hett, and nine further speakers. A full day of talks and workshops on ethical technology, accessibility, AI in public services, and the craft of digital work — spanning agencies, public sector, health, and beyond. One of the North's most enduring conferences, now in its second decade.

DesignAI & ML
4:00pmFree
SISTER — Renold Building, Manchester M1 7JR

Venture Café Manchester's Thursday session explores the North's growing life sciences and health tech ecosystem, featuring early-stage biotech founder pitches in diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices, and genomics. Researchers, founders, and investors gather to explore what it takes to build Northern health innovation at scale.

Health & BioFounders