AI Works for Business UK Events 2025: Manchester

◎ Online

Hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Build production-ready AI and machine learning solutions without writing a single line of code. This comprehensive 12-week online program from MIT Professional Education transforms aspiring data scientists and business professionals into AI practitioners through hands-on, no-code workflows. Starting November 27, 2026, you'll master the latest AI technologies—from supervised learning and neural networks to Generative AI and autonomous agents—using intuitive platforms that eliminate traditional coding barriers. What You'll Master This industry-aligned curriculum covers the complete AI development lifecycle across 10 core modules and additional self-paced content. You'll explore data science fundamentals, prediction methods using regression and neural networks, decision systems, recommendation engines, and computer vision techniques. Advanced modules dive deep into Generative AI foundations, prompt engineering, and Agentic AI—the cutting edge of autonomous intelligent systems. The program culminates with critical training in ethical and responsible AI deployment. You'll work with powerful no-code platforms including KNIME, RapidMiner, Teachable Machine, ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM, and Dall E. These tools enable rapid prototyping, testing, and operationalization of machine learning models without traditional programming knowledge. Hands-On Learning Theory meets practice through 3 comprehensive projects and over 20 real-world case studies spanning hospitality, marketing and advertising, EdTech, healthcare, food and nutrition tech, and e-commerce. You'll transform raw data into actionable business insights, build classification systems, deploy neural network solutions, and create recommendation engines—all using no-code methodologies that reflect current industry practices. World-Class MIT Faculty Learn directly from MIT's leading researchers and educators, including Stefanie Jegelka, Caroline Uhler, John N. Tsitsiklis, Munther Dahleh, and Devavrat Shah. Their expertise ensures you're learning cutting-edge techniques aligned with academic research and industry application. Flexible Online Format This fully online program requires 6-12 hours weekly commitment over 12 weeks (approximately 80 total study hours). The asynchronous format allows you to balance learning with professional and personal commitments while progressing through structured modules. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a Certificat

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⌖ Barcelona

Hosted by Semrush and Euromonitor International

This in-person event will explore how AI and predictive analytics are reshaping the future of e-commerce. Experts from Semrush and Euromonitor International will discuss findings from their global study, 'The State of FMCG Ecommerce 2025', focusing on AI and data collaboration in the next era of ecommerce. The agenda includes talks by Fernando Angulo and Rabia Yasmeen, followed by networking opportunities.

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⌖ Manchester · Clockwise Linley House, Manchester - Coworking & Office Space

Hosted by Ava

Founders Coffee Club brings founders together in Manchester on Thursday 29 October 2026 for relaxed networking, coffee, nibbles and coworking,without pitches. A founder-only alternative to formal networking Forget speeches, presentations and sales pitches. This informal morning meetup is designed around straightforward, useful conversations with other founders in Manchester. Turn up, grab a coffee and meet people who understand the realities of starting and growing a business. Running from 10:00am to 12:00pm GMT, the event takes place at Clockwise Linley House, a coworking and office space at Linley House, Dickinson Street, Manchester M1 4LF. Your £17.50 ticket also includes a coworking day pass, giving you the opportunity to stay productive around the meetup rather than travelling elsewhere to work. What to expect The format is deliberately simple and low-pressure: - Open networking with fellow business founders - Coffee and nibbles in a relaxed coworking setting - No speeches, presentations or organised pitching - No selling or promotional agenda - A coworking day pass included with admission This is a founders-only event rather than a general business networking session. It is suitable for founders who want to build genuine peer relationships, swap experiences and expand their local network without having to prepare an elevator pitch or sit through a formal programme. If attending a networking event alone feels daunting, the hosts have made the welcome part of the experience: newcomers will be greeted and introduced to someone immediately, helping conversation get started naturally. That makes the meetup approachable whether you already know Manchester’s founder community or are attending Founders Coffee Club for the first time. About Founders Coffee Club Founders Coffee Club runs networking events for founders across the UK, with its Manchester gatherings hosted on the last Thursday of each month. You can also follow the community on Instagram or LinkedIn. This edition is hosted by Ava. Tickets cost £17.50, and registration is subject to host approval. Request a place and get your ticket.

⌖ Manchester · University of Manchester

Hosted by UniCS

GreatUniHack 2026 is a free, 30+ hour student hackathon at the University of Manchester on 7–8 November, open to university students of every level. Hosted by UniCS, the University of Manchester’s largest computer science society, this flagship hackathon brings hundreds of student builders, mentors and engineers together for an intensive weekend of creating and shipping software. You’ll start with an idea, develop a project from scratch with a team and ultimately present your work to a panel of judges. What to expect GreatUniHack follows a practical build, ship and present format. Across Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, participants will have more than 30 hours to turn raw concepts into working projects. Support will be available throughout the weekend, making this as much an opportunity to learn as it is a competition. The experience includes: - More than 30 hours of focused project building - Workshops designed to help participants learn new skills - Guidance from mentors and engineers - Opportunities to meet collaborators and form a team - Food provided during the weekend - Project presentations before a judging panel - Prizes supported by the event’s sponsors The complete timetable and sponsor lineup will be announced closer to the event. Official partners currently include Hackathons UK, Major League Hacking and Pure Buttons. Who can take part? The hackathon is open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students from any university who are aged 18 or over. All ability levels are welcome, so you do not need to be an experienced developer or a University of Manchester student to apply. It is well suited to first-time hackers who want a supported introduction, as well as experienced builders looking to challenge themselves and deliver an ambitious project against the clock. Applications are submitted individually. You can arrive with potential teammates in mind, but every participant must apply separately. If you do not yet have a team, you can meet other hackers through the event community before the weekend or connect with people when hacking begins. A long-running Manchester hackathon… Register for this event

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⌖ Manchester · The Lowry, Salford Quays

Hosted by Xpertise Recruitment

Manchester Technology Leaders Conference brings technology, data and transformation leaders together at The Lowry on 12 November 2026 to tackle AI accountability. Show Me the Money: The AI Accountability Reckoning Taking place from 12pm on Thursday 12 November 2026 at The Lowry, Salford Quays, this leadership conference explores how organisations can use AI, data and technology to strengthen innovation, accelerate business growth and build resilience in a fast-changing digital landscape. The 2026 theme, “Show Me the Money: The AI Accountability Reckoning,” puts the focus on moving beyond AI ambition to measurable impact and responsible leadership. Attendees will hear how senior technology figures are approaching transformation, with an emphasis on real-world applications, proven practices and strategies that can be put to work after the event. What to expect The programme combines expert-led content with opportunities for discussion and peer learning. It will feature: - Two keynote speakers, including announced keynote Kirsty Mason - A panel of business and technology leaders - Interactive Q&A sessions with CIOs, CTOs and AI leaders - Transformation success stories and practical, hands-on strategies - Actionable examples of applying AI, data and technology in business - Exclusive insight into the UK technology market from both hiring and job-seeking perspectives - Dedicated networking with fellow leaders from across the technology community Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day, supporting a conference format designed to make it easy to continue conversations between sessions. Who should attend? This event is designed for the Technology, Data and Transformation leadership community, particularly business and technology decision-makers responsible for AI adoption, digital strategy, innovation, organisational resilience or growth. It will be especially relevant to CIOs, CTOs, data leaders, AI leaders, transformation executives and senior professionals who want to compare approaches with peers and learn from practical experience.… Register for this event

⌖ Manchester · WPP office

Hosted by IAB UK

AI in the North is a practical IAB UK conference on AI in advertising, taking place at WPP’s Manchester office on 12 November 2026. Designed for professionals across the North’s advertising and media industry, this focused afternoon will help attendees understand how AI is changing the sector now, not simply speculate about what may happen next. Expect research-led insight, practical industry examples and clear discussion of the regulatory and operational questions businesses need to address as AI moves from automation towards greater autonomy. The event runs from 15:00 to 16:45, followed by networking drinks, at the WPP office, 1 New Quay Street, Manchester, M3 4BN. Get directions. What the afternoon covers After delegate arrival, Eliza Lyons, Member Services Manager at IAB UK, will open the programme and explain how attendees can make the most of their membership. The main sessions then explore: - The State of AI in Advertising, Si Hunt, Insight & Planning Manager at IAB UK, will examine the shift from automation to autonomy and share key findings from IAB UK’s State of AI in Advertising report. - Agentic AI in advertising, Joe Jackson, Ad Tech Executive at IAB UK, will discuss the emergence of more autonomous AI systems within the advertising landscape. - AI regulation, Beth Rogers, Public Policy Manager at IAB UK, will outline what is known so far and help attendees understand the developing policy environment. - AI in Action, a closing session focused on what organisations are actually doing with AI, using examples rather than predictions. Additional speakers for this segment are still to be confirmed. Who should attend? This event is aimed at IAB UK members working across advertising, agencies, brands, media and ad tech who want a grounded view of AI’s current business impact. It will be particularly relevant to people responsible for strategy, innovation, policy, technology, insight or campaign delivery. No specific technical experience level is stated; the emphasis is on industry knowledge, practical learning and informed discussion rather than hands-on coding. Attendance details Attendance is restricted to IAB UK members. Check eligibility with IAB UK before booking. View the event and registration details