Saturday 14th November 2026 Manchester Data Hive
A Manchester Data & AI Community Day
Be part of a meaningful collaboration, where Manchester's data hive comes together to share, build, and buzz with ideas.
📍 Manchester, UK · 📅 Saturday 14th November 2026
About the Day
Everything you need to know about Manchester's community day for data and AI.
Manchester Data & AI Community Day is a volunteer-led event uniting data and AI professionals, engineers, analysts, and leaders passionate about Microsoft's Data & AI ecosystem — including Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Power BI and Microsoft AI/Copilot technologies.
Our mission: Learn. Collaborate. Elevate.
Attendance is completely free, made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in giving back to the community. Whether you're a seasoned data engineer, a BI analyst levelling up your skills, or just curious about what AI means for your career — this event is for you.
What to Expect
Talks
Practical, real-world sessions from data engineers, analysts, scientists, and AI practitioners across the region.
Networking
Connect with fellow data professionals and community leaders in a friendly, welcoming setting.
Community
A welcoming, inclusive event built by the community, for the community. First-timers especially welcome.
Practical Takeaways
Leave with ideas you can apply on Monday morning — from tooling tips to architectural patterns.
Sponsors
This event is free thanks to the support of our sponsors. Packages still available.
£2,000
2 available
£1,000
3 available
£2,000
1 exclusive
£2,000
1 exclusive
Community & Media Partners
Events and organisations we're proud to support.
WomenTech Network
Women in Tech Global Conference 2026 — 7th annual edition, 12–15 May 2026. The largest virtual-first tech conference for women in tech and their allies, bringing together 100,000 attendees worldwide.
Manchester Tech Week
A city-wide celebration of technology, 27 April – 1 May 2026. Bringing together innovators, organisations, and the tech community for events, insight, and collaboration across Greater Manchester.
Venue
Join us in the heart of Manchester.
Copthorne Hotel Manchester
Clippers Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3SN
Two rooms seating 50 each, with two parallel tracks throughout the day. On-site accommodation available and catering provided. Easy to reach via Metrolink to MediaCityUK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to join the hive?
Whether you want to attend, speak, or sponsor — there's a way for everyone to get involved.