Digital City Festival
Powered by Prolific North, the Digital City Festival is the leading event for anyone passionate about the growth and investment of Northern digital and tech. Taking place annually, it connects founders, VCs, policymakers, and education leaders to drive collaboration, innovation, and growth across the region’s dynamic ecosystem.
From groundbreaking AI to emerging tech startups, the North is rewriting the rules of innovation, with Manchester leading the charge. Join us from 20-22 May 2025 to be part of this must-attend event, where ambition meets opportunity, and the future of tech takes shape.
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Digital City Festival 2025
Tuesday 20 May
Digital Leaders Summit - Tech Scale-ups to watch
We bring together 100+ key industry leaders across the North’s digital and tech sectors to unpack the region’s ambition to be recognised as a world leading digital city-region. Expect inspiring talks, interactive sessions and thought-provoking panel discussions + the reveal of Prolific North’s Tech Scale ups To Watch! Secure your ticket today!
Wednesday 21 May
graft
GRAFT is the flagship event of the Digital City Festival, uniting Northern tech founders, investors, and innovators for a dynamic day of collaboration, growth, and opportunity. Founders can attend for free, while tickets are available for others eager to be part of the region’s most influential tech gathering. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of Northern tech.
Our Sponsors
IDHL
Beyond Echo PR
Gateley
Colony
