About Digital City Festival
The Digital City Festival is returning 20 May 2025, uniting the North’s digital and tech sectors for a week of innovation and collaboration.
The Digital City Festival is returning 20 May 2025, uniting the North’s digital and tech sectors for a week of innovation and collaboration.
From 20 – 22 May across multiple iconic venues in Manchester, this year’s festival will feature an expanded lineup of events designed to unite the community. Expect thought-provoking discussions, cutting-edge insights, and opportunities to shape the future of the digital landscape.
From exploring the latest trends in e-commerce and the transformative potential of AI to tackling challenges in media, production, and beyond, Digital City Festival 2025 promises to cover the topics that matter most. Whether you’re a business leader, tech enthusiast, or part of an ambitious start-up, there’s something for everyone.
Explore our dedicated event pages to learn more about each individual event and stay up-to-date with the latest announcements. Full agendas will be available soon, so get ready for an exciting week of innovation and networking this May 2025!!
ABOUT DIGITAL CITY FESTIVAL
Brought to you by Prolific North, the purpose of the Festival is to showcase the North’s thriving digital and tech ecosystems, and support further growth and investment. Forget London – the North is leading its own tech revolution. From ecommerce giants like The Hut Group to Leeds’ growing FinTech scene, Northern Innovation is rewriting the rulebook. Manchester, with the UK’s largest tech hub outside the capital, is at the forefront, driving AI, gaming, and more.
Digital City Festival 2025 is where ambition meets opportunity. Join founders, leaders, and investors shaping the future of tech, driving growth, and forging game-changing collaborations.
We aim to solidify the North as a global digital and tech hub.
This year’s event covers:
- Innovation: What innovations and startups are leading the way?
- Growth: Discover the support available for tech businesses at every stage.
- Collaboration: The region’s efforts to fuel digital and tech growth.
- Impact & Inclusivity: Building a diverse, inclusive tech ecosystem.
Don’t miss the North’s must-attend tech event, happening 20-22 May 2025!
What is Happening in 2025
In its sixth year, the 2025 Festival will feature key anchor events that provide an opportunity for audiences to come together and share ideas. Have a look at the key events this year below below:
- Tuesday 20 May – Digital Leaders Summit
- Tuesday 20 May – Tech Companies to Watch
- Wednesday 21 May – GRAFT
- Thursday 22 May – Founders Summit
- Thursday 22 May – STEM Awards
If you would like to get involved with any of our events do get in touch with us today.
Reach out to the team today for more details on [email protected]
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Department for Business & Trade
Space Studios
Access Industry
Dotdigital
SODA
Campfire
Cascade Productions
House Digital
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Screen Yorkshire
Channel 4
Manchester City Council
TechUK
Refresh PR
GFT
WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN DIGITAL CITY FESTIVAL 2025?
We’re looking to partner up with the very best speakers and most innovative companies to deliver the best DCF yet. With flexible packages and dedicated coverage there are plenty of opportunities to share your expertise and raise your profile.
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"Events of this kind are key to delivering our ambition to be recognised as a world-leading digital city region and more importantly will unite the digital sector, create new partnerships and celebrate the people, businesses and organisations so instrumental to growing our influence on the world stage."
Andy Burnham, Mayor for Greater Manchester
