AI & ML · SaaS
Dot Net North's monthly meetup tackles one of the most pressing questions in development right now: as AI coding assistants blur the boundary between hand-crafted libraries and generated code, what does that mean for open-source? Lotte Pitcher (Head of DevRel at Umbraco, 3x Microsoft MVP) leads the conversation. 61 RSVPs.
Tue 14 Apr · 6:00pm · Department Bonded Warehouse
Dot Net North's monthly meetup tackles one of the most pressing questions in development right now: as AI coding assistants blur the boundary between hand-crafted libraries and generated code, what does that mean for open-source? Lotte Pitcher (Head of DevRel at Umbraco, 3x Microsoft MVP) leads the conversation. 61 RSVPs.
AI & ML
Practical half-day workshop from GM Business Growth Hub covering emerging AI trends and how to build an organisational AI strategy. Designed for business leaders, CTOs and digital decision-makers. Part of the GMBGH's Innovation programme.
Wed 15 Apr · 1:00pm · Manchester City Centre (venue TBC)
Manchester City Centre (venue TBC) · hosted by GM Business Growth Hub
Practical half-day workshop from GM Business Growth Hub covering emerging AI trends and how to build an organisational AI strategy. Designed for business leaders, CTOs and digital decision-makers. Part of the GMBGH's Innovation programme.
Founders · Investors
The Manchester Network caps attendance at 25 for a reason — this is curated, high-signal networking for founders and investors at the Corn Exchange. No pitches, no forced introductions. One of the best-value evenings in Manchester's startup scene.
Wed 15 Apr · 6:00pm · Banyan Bar & Kitchen — Manchester Corn Exchange
Banyan Bar & Kitchen — Manchester Corn Exchange · hosted by The Manchester Network
The Manchester Network caps attendance at 25 for a reason — this is curated, high-signal networking for founders and investors at the Corn Exchange. No pitches, no forced introductions. One of the best-value evenings in Manchester's startup scene.
Other
Cloud Native + Kubernetes Manchester serves up two technical talks — DBOS and reliable cloud workflows, plus Kubernetes on Raspberry Pi with Tailscale mesh networking. Deep, practical content for engineers building on cloud-native infrastructure.
Wed 15 Apr · 6:00pm · Bonded Warehouse
Cloud Native + Kubernetes Manchester serves up two technical talks — DBOS and reliable cloud workflows, plus Kubernetes on Raspberry Pi with Tailscale mesh networking. Deep, practical content for engineers building on cloud-native infrastructure.
Other
Workshop at DiSH Manchester focused on menopause awareness, workplace support and thriving in tech careers. Relevant to HR, DEI leads and anyone building inclusive tech workplaces.
Thu 16 Apr · 10:00am · GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH)
GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH) · hosted by DiSH Manchester
Workshop at DiSH Manchester focused on menopause awareness, workplace support and thriving in tech careers. Relevant to HR, DEI leads and anyone building inclusive tech workplaces.
AI & ML · SaaS
Manchester Umbraco Meetup runs a hands-on hackathon evening exploring how AI tools plug into Umbraco CMS projects. For developers and solution architects working with .NET and content platforms, hosted at Cantarus in the Northern Quarter.
Thu 16 Apr · 5:00pm · Cantarus
Cantarus · hosted by Manchester Umbraco Meetup
Manchester Umbraco Meetup runs a hands-on hackathon evening exploring how AI tools plug into Umbraco CMS projects. For developers and solution architects working with .NET and content platforms, hosted at Cantarus in the Northern Quarter.
AI & ML · SaaS
Software Crafters Manchester returns with a practitioner lab on how quality disciplines are evolving as AI is embedded into the engineering workflow. A working session — not a talk — for engineers wrestling with copilots, test generation, and delivery confidence in AI-assisted code. Bring laptops, bring questions.
Thu 16 Apr · 5:00pm · Department Bonded Warehouse
Department Bonded Warehouse · hosted by Software Crafters Manchester
Software Crafters Manchester returns with a practitioner lab on how quality disciplines are evolving as AI is embedded into the engineering workflow. A working session — not a talk — for engineers wrestling with copilots, test generation, and delivery confidence in AI-assisted code. Bring laptops, bring questions.
Other
Monthly gathering of Manchester's Ruby developer community. Part of the TechNW calendar — venue confirmed closer to date.
Thu 16 Apr · 5:30pm · Manchester (venue TBC — check TechNW calendar)
Manchester (venue TBC — check TechNW calendar) · hosted by NWRUG
Monthly gathering of Manchester's Ruby developer community. Part of the TechNW calendar — venue confirmed closer to date.
Founders · Marketing
GM Business Growth Hub's Stockport Digital Network session, aimed at digital, creative and tech SMEs across Greater Manchester. Workshop-led focus on growth strategy — marketing, sales, operations — with facilitated networking. Useful for founders and senior operators at <20-person tech companies.
Fri 17 Apr · 10:00am · Stockport (GM Business Growth Hub)
Stockport (GM Business Growth Hub) · hosted by GM Business Growth Hub — Stockport Digital Network
GM Business Growth Hub's Stockport Digital Network session, aimed at digital, creative and tech SMEs across Greater Manchester. Workshop-led focus on growth strategy — marketing, sales, operations — with facilitated networking. Useful for founders and senior operators at <20-person tech companies.
Founders · Social
A Friday-evening mixer for Manchester's broad tech community — founders, engineers, designers, product people, investors — hosted in the CUPRA City Garage showroom space. Relaxed format, drinks, introductions, and the kind of casual conversations that tend to turn into something the week after.
Fri 17 Apr · 5:00pm · CUPRA City Garage Manchester
CUPRA City Garage Manchester · hosted by Manchester Tech Collective
A Friday-evening mixer for Manchester's broad tech community — founders, engineers, designers, product people, investors — hosted in the CUPRA City Garage showroom space. Relaxed format, drinks, introductions, and the kind of casual conversations that tend to turn into something the week after.