Why should I attend?
We’re creating the biggest celebration of the digital sector outside London – a combination of four standalone exhibitions with fringe events to go alongside them. These will feature discussion about tech’s impact on society, the future of the industry, and more opportunities for learning and development.
Digital City Festival offers an unmissable chance for networking and lead generation at Digital City Expo; the week’s official reception; and the range of events put on by partner organisations.
What is Digital City Expo?
Digital City Expo is the flagship event during festival week. Part-exhibition, part-conference, the event brings together Marketing Show North, eCommerce Show North, Tech Show North and a new Media Zone.
The Expo will be held on March 11th and 12th at Manchester Central Convention Complex, giving delegates the opportunity to explore the latest industry trends and hear from inspiring speakers.
Marketing Show North is the longest-running of Prolific North’s exhibition collection. It’s been running since 2016 and celebrates the thriving marketing sector in the North – encompassing all the technological change that is transforming how brands reach consumers.
In 2019, more than 3,700 delegates attended the exhibition, making it a record year – meeting exhibitors including Click Consult, the BBC, and Wavemaker, and hearing from speakers including Vimto’s Head of Marketing, Emma Hunt; Agency Principal at Channel 4, Ewan Douglas; and MD of Twitter UK, Dara Nasr.
It now forms part of the wider Digital City Expo – a hub for marketing professionals featuring speakers and exhibitors representing the country’s best marketing solutions.
eCommerce Show North, which launched in 2017, celebrates those companies supporting online retailers in innovative ways. eCommerce is one of the most rapidly growing sectors – and eCommerce Show North provides a place to experience this first-hand.
As part of Digital City Expo, it will serve as a place to explore the digital and physical technologies designed to help retailers of all sizes get their stock in customers’ hands. Visit the show to forge new business and sell with more efficiency.
The British tech scene is growing and thriving – with new innovations being brought to market every day. Tech Show North, part of Digital City Expo, brings together all the innovators whose solutions are changing the nature of business.
The show champions tech firms of all sizes – those legacy companies whose technologies are used around the world, as well as agile startups working on ambitious technologies that aim to change the world.
Digital City Expo is made up of four parts – the three exhibitions outlined above, as well as an all-new area, the Media Zone.
The Zone will present the plethora of media companies, independents, boutique agencies, disruptive start-ups and scale-ups that work together to make the North’s digital economy one of the very best.
How can I get involved with Digital City Festival?
There are a range of opportunities available at Digital City Expo, where thousands of digital professionals will gather over two days at one of Manchester’s landmark venues. On top of this, Digital City Festival will facilitate a range of fringe events you can host or partner on in the city.
Please contact the Digital City Festival team to chat about ideas for forward-thinking fringe events – in particular, a focus on Tech for Good, discussions about how innovation can affect society, and the wider real-life impact of digital. Any organisation who hosts regular meet-ups regarding marketing, eCommerce, tech, media and more is welcome to host a fringe event.
How can I attend Digital City Expo as a delegate?
Pre-registration is currently open for Digital City Expo. Tickets for delegates are free, and can be booked on the Digital City Festival website.
A ticket to Digital City Expo gets you entry to all four parts of the event – as well as access to keynote speeches from national industry leaders.
How can I register to exhibit or sponsor at Digital City Expo?
There are a range of spaces available for potential exhibitors at Marketing Show North, eCommerce Show North, Tech Show North and the Media Zone. Please contact hello@digitalcityfestival.com to discuss what’s on offer.
Sponsorship and other supporting packages are available, and can be discussed with a member of the team. Head to the website to learn about all the available opportunities.
