What's On

Join us at Renold Innovation Hub for Sister's Social Value Breakfast to connect, share ideas and explore doing business with purpose.

Join us for an informal gathering for Manchester community organisers, and campaigners to come together to share lessons and perspective hosted by The Civic Power Fund

Join Manchester Digital's annual e-commerce conference bringing together the retailers, brands, agencies & tech leaders driving this exciting sector.

Join Venture Cafe to explore how AI can accelerate discovery in materials chemistry and related disciplines, highlighting emerging trends, practical applications and collaborative opportunities for scientists and innovators

Join Butterfly Future and Manchester Creative Council as they launch a special edition Wellbeing for Creatives in collaboration with the newly formed Manchester Creative Council. This session will focus on rejection and how to navigate it

Join us for a vibrant night of creativity & community featuring live music, spoken word & incredible talent in honour of celebrating women!

Join the creative and tech community for the official post-symposium social.

Join Slick+ for a breakfast event focused on capturing and sharing knowledge in the flow of work

Join Joel Goodman who will talk about his specific experiences as a photojournalist, framed with the context of his photographs and publications.

Greater Manchester aims to be the world’s first zero-carbon region by 2038. Pro-manchester’s Green Tech Conference 2026 brings together the people and technologies driving a greener, more resilient economy.

Join Farm Urban for a free lunch & learn session to learn more about their work and enjoy a fun activity making smoothing from greens grown on site at the Renold Innovation Hub

A drop in for community organisations and residents to learn about Sister and connect with our Community & Social Impact Manager.

A thought provoking talk from Professor Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee June 2023 – July 2025

Venture Cafe Manchester’s February Thursday Gathering launches a new quarterly series on sport, health innovation and emerging technology; uniting those shaping the future of human potential

2026 deserves clarity, not burnout- have you set your Intentions? Join us for a relaxed, uplifting session for Creatives & Freelancers.

Join She Innovates for an intimate, full-day gathering designed for women who know this is a building year — and refuse to build blindly.

In today’s global economy, founders who think beyond borders unlock new markets, collaborations and pathways to scale. This event brings together entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders and international partners to explore how cross-border relationships can drive innovation and growth.

Join us for a festive edition of Venture Café Manchester this December, an evening that blends innovation with seasonal cheer, in partnership with ARIA (Advanced Research + Invention Agency) and Sister.

Join CRADLE and celebrate the latest in robotics and autonomous systems, explore future funding opportunities, and connect with leaders from government, industry, and academia

Join us at the Renold Building for the 2nd Greater Manchester Development Forum! Hear the latest updates, insights, and connect with fellow innovators over an inspiring, networking-filled session.

Join us for a night of creativity and community at the Trailblazers Open Mic Night, showcasing emerging musicians, poets, and performers from across the creative community in Manchester.

Join us for the Pitch2Tokyo Competition at Venture Cafe's second Thursday Gathering, in partnership with ARIA (Advanced Research + Invention Agency) and Sister.

Join Man Lit & Phil's event and discover Graphene’s incredible potential with experts Rob and Adrian as they explore this material innovation, real-world uses, and if it can help build the future Space Elevator.

Dive deep into the world of CHERI technology as we explore cutting-edge implementations and breakthrough innovations.

Join us this November in Manchester for another Applied AI on the Road, and explore the real-world impact of AI, without the technical jargon.

Join Prof Hugh Montgomery discussion on climate; how we came to be here, the nature, gravity and immediacy of the threat, and what we must all do in our lives if we are to save ourselves and our families from the effects of climate change.

Join Rooted Culture for DRAWN: Afro-Futurism - a live art experience where creativity, culture, and imagination intertwine.

Join Young Manchester for a evening dedicated to celebrating the inspiring youth sector in Manchester and shining a new light for Young Manchester!

Join Urban Muse for a special screening of Sinners by Ryan Coogler followed by an interactive discussion & quiz exploring its themes of community, identity, and redemption.

Join Pro-Manchester for a lunch time discussion on how AI can help businesses tackle challenges answering many of the questions many C-suites are too nervous to ask, cut through the jargon, and focus on what AI means in real business terms.

Feeling burnt out, stuck or simply need a space to recharge? Join us for a relaxed, uplifting session for Creatives & Freelancers.

Join us for a special evening of film, memory and conversation as part of George House Trust 40th anniversary exploring Manchester’s histories of HIV activism.

Join us for an inspiring evening honouring Black pioneers, leaders & changemakers shaping the future.

Join us for the launch of Venture Café Manchester - part of a global network dedicated to connecting innovators and building open, inclusive ecosystems with weekly gatherings.

Discover how North West businesses are building a greener future. This session highlights leaders in sustainable construction and retrofitting with an opportunity to learn how they’re confidently sharing their impact.

Join us at Sister for a special Cultural Welcome event (6–12 Oct) with Manchester City of Literature. Enjoy an evening of short films that celebrate creativity and inspire those making Manchester their new home.

Businesses from across Greater Manchester are invited to Sister for a morning of creating new contacts, encouraging collaboration and opening the door on future opportunities.

Feeling the weight of burnout, self-doubt, or the inner critic? Join us for a relaxed, uplifting session for Creatives & Freelancers.

Join us at the Renold Innovation Hub for Sister's first Social Value Networking Breakfast to connect, share ideas & explore doing business with purpose.

Join us for an evening of dialogue, art, and performance, exploring what freedom and justice mean across cultures, borders, and creative communities.

Full-day, immersive event from Manchester Digital exploring the future direction of tech.

Join the Dolapo in BIM Launch event to hear more about getting into the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries.

An evening curated by Butterfly Futures exploring Creativity and Wellbeing through movement and chats

Join us for a night of talent, creativity, and community at the Trailblazers Open Mic Night.

Join the Sister team at Gartside Gardens, Ardwick for the BTARA Community Fun Day where we will be getting creative and decorating pots and planting seeds to take away.

Join us for a vibrant event celebrating culture, community, and creativity. Featuring live performances, amazing vendors and delicious food!

Whether food and drink are core to your operations or just one part of your procurement strategy, making sustainable choices is now a business imperative.

Join Sister's Innovation Exhibitors VIMA and FLAG-Me CIC to discover the latest advancements and technologies improving the lives of visually impaired individuals

Join us for a night of talent, creativity, and community at the Trailblazers Open Mic Night.

A 3-hour workshop with Life Design Coach Devika Kapoor on how to spot and seize opportunities, ideal for anyone ready to take bold action.

Join us for a night of talent, creativity, and community at the Trailblazers Open Mic Night.

A drop in for community organisations and residents to learn about Sister and connect with our Social Impact and Community Manager.

Join us for a debate on AI and climate in partnership with TIC and Sustainable Ventures. Panelists from academia and business will discuss the opportunities and impacts of these emerging technologies.

Join us for a panel exploring how generations come together (or sometimes fail to) in the context of feminist, anti-racist, queer and trans activism.

An event exploring how we can (and must) use less with more as we design solutions that are better for our people and planet.

Join us for a night of talent, creativity, and community at the Trailblazers Open Mic Night.

Join us for the Silicon Easter Mingle and connect with tech investors, entrepreneurs, and business community. This networking event, in collaboration with Sustainable Ventures and Barclays Labs.

Join us for an evening of activist film and artist’s shorts engaging with the legacy of the women’s peace camp at Greenham Common

Join us for an exploration of captivating and innovative tech that is transforming the e-commerce sector

Join us for a night of talent, creativity, and community at the Trailblazers Open Mic Night.

Fuelling Greater Manchester is an informal network event bringing together people interested in community energy.

A drop in for community organisations and residents to learn about Sister and connect with our Social Impact and Community Manager.

Hydrogen Skills Framework for Greater Manchester Launch event

A talk by pioneering pharmaceutical scientist Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu.

Celebrating Women HIV activists in Manchester for George House Trust's 40th year, honouring their work in support, advice & advocacy for those affected by HIV.

Farm Urban Manchester is a new vertical farm that shows how fresh fruit and vegetables could be grown in the future. We would love for you to join us on Thursday 13th March to see our farm.

Join the national launch of Sister's inaugural thought leadership report on the UK start-up ecosystem.

Join the launch of Sister's inaugural thought leadership report on the UK start-up ecosystem.