Growth is key driver for businesses and the regional and national economy. And since creative businesses delivered over £123 billion in GVA last year, they are a force to be reckoned with. But 95% of creative businesses have less than 10 employees, so devoting time to driving that growth, whilst focussing on clients and staying ... Read more
CoSTAR National Lab is hosting a two-day social impact and sustainability design sprint, bringing creative organisations together to focus on unlocking the potential of each business to meet their sustainability and social impact goals. This two-day workshop, in person in central London, will guide you through a creative and collaborative process to work together to ... Read more
Where sport meets imagination – exploring the future of fandom, on and off the pitch.
An engaging one-hour webinar exploring how deep tech and AI are driving innovation in virtual production (VP). Discover how cutting-edge technologies—from real-time rendering to immersive environments—are reshaping creative workflows and unlocking new possibilities in content creation.
Join us for a special Tech Leader Talk, sponsored by hedgehog lab, where we’ll be joined by senior technology leaders from some of the most influential organisations discussing all things data. Date: Thursday 6th November 2025Location: No.1 Circle Square, Symphony Park, Manchester, M1 7FS Spaces are limited - secure your place to gain insight from these senior leaders and connect with peers. ... Read more
A dynamic community event designed to bring together companies and freelancers, and increase cross-sector collaboration. Calling all creators, innovators, developers and investors in Greater Manchester’s creative sectors, particularly those interested in games, immersive, esports, and animation. An event designed to forge powerful connections between companies and freelancers, significantly increasing opportunities for collaboration across different sectors. This is your ... Read more
Discover how next-generation immersive cinema is made – from on-set capture to high-end VFX integration.
Overview Discover the practical value of AI with Google: streamline workflows, sharpen marketing, and apply smart strategies to grow your business. If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or business leader, this is your opportunity to turn AI into a practical tool for business success. Join us and the team at Grow with Google for a day of interactive workshops ... Read more
Location: HOST - Media City Break out the Christmas jumper (or your favourite creative black turtleneck) and join us for our final DCN gathering of the year! We are thrilled to invite you to our Media City Festive Co-Working Day and Tech Mixer Event. Whether you are a core member of the community or a ... Read more
A relaxed networking event in Liverpool for healthtech founders, clinicians, and innovators using technology to shape the future. Network One is bringing together the people driving innovation in healthtech — from startup founders and medtech engineers to clinicians, researchers, and developers building the future of healthcare. This Liverpool edition is designed for anyone creating, funding, ... Read more
THE networking event in Manchester! Connect with tech entrepreneurs, tech investors, startup founders, and industry innovators. The Manchester Network Presents: Exclusive Weekly Business Networking Event After 70+ sold-out events and a 3,000-strong community in London, The London Network is bringing its high-calibre format to Manchester. Our most recent AI Pitch Night with Perplexity AI drew ... Read more
Join us for an inspiring and informal business networking breakfast at MediaCity's Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub in Salford. This event bringing together startup founders and tech entrepreneurs from Salford's innovation ecosystem will take you through the SPARK SALFORD journey. Hear directly from local entrepreneurs who have navigated the challenges of growth through SPARK Salford. They'll ... Read more