Science & Technology
MD Tech Leader Talks 26: International Women's Day Celebration
Join us for the first MD Tech Leader Talks of 2026, celebrating International Women’s Day with an inspiring all-female line-up of senior tech leaders.
As AI continues to reshape the digital and tech landscape, leaders are being asked to balance innovation with responsibility, pace with purpose, and opportunity with risk.
This Tech Leaders Lunch brings together senior women leading across digital, engineering and technology-driven organisations, with experience spanning both the public and private sectors.
The panel will explore what responsible leadership looks like in an AI era - from making ethical decisions at speed and building trust in intelligent systems, to empowering teams while remaining accountable for impact.
Taking place during International Women’s Day, the conversation will also reflect on the importance of diverse leadership in shaping technology that works for people, organisations and society.
Attendees can expect an open, thoughtful discussion grounded in real leadership experience, with practical insights to take back into their own roles.
📅 Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
🕒 Time: 12pm-2pm
📍 Location: Manchester (Venue TBA)
💷 Price: Manchester Digital members - Free (4 x tickets per company)
Non members - £30
Manchester Digital members, please check your emails/newsletters or speak to your Community Manager for your discount code to access free tickets.
Spaces are limited - secure your place to gain insight from these senior leaders and connect with peers.
To reserve your place, book your ticket today. This event is aimed at senior leaders and decision makers only, please email kate.wilson@manchesterdigital.com if this does not apply to you but you would like to attend. We reserve the right to cancel any orders.
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Networking Lunch: Connect with other senior leaders over a light lunch and refreshments.
Inspiring Panel Discussion: Hear insights from leading women in tech as they share their experiences of innovation and progress.
Q&A Session: Gain expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing women in tech leadership as they share their journeys and strategies for success.
This event is for senior leaders, C-Level professionals, and decision-makers in tech and digital businesses across the North West who are eager to:
This is a unique opportunity for C-Level executives and senior leaders from the North West’s digital and tech sector to come together, share insights, and build meaningful connections.
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At Manchester Digital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse community where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are committed to ensuring that all our event attendees have a safe, enjoyable experience that meets their needs.
We invite all attendees to contact us if they have any dietary requirements, accessibility needs, or neurodiversity requirements, or if they require accommodations to respect their cultural or religious needs during their visit. We believe that by working together, we can create an environment that is welcoming to all and allows everyone to fully participate in our events.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and to work with you to ensure that our events are accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Please flag any special dietary or accessibility requirements to info@manchesterdigital.com as soon as possible.
You can download our Code of Conduct here.
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Bring a Tin
We're encouraging all event attendees to bring a tin of food to donate to Mustard Tree, a Manchester charity supporting people facing poverty and homelessness. It’s a small act that could make a big difference. Donations can also be made on the day.
Let’s make doing good part of what we do—together, and let’s make kindness part of the culture.
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