Design · AI & ML
Hosted by Nexer Digital
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.
Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), 124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
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Thursday 7 May 2026
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location
Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
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£55
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Nexer Digital
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