FAQs

Digital City Festival is the annual event series exploring what makes a leading digital city. 

The festival brings together the leaders, creators and change-makers who are shaping the future of digital. 

In 2020, the inaugural Digital City Festival featured Digital City Expo, the Digital City Awards, an official Opening Event, the Digital City Leaders’ Reception, and 50 diverse fringe events across Greater Manchester. 

The 2021 festival will run from April 12th-23rd 2021, featuring a range of events across Greater Manchester, UK. The flagship event, Digital City Expo, will be broadcast online to a global audience. 

Digital City Expo 2021 will be the cornerstone of two weeks of activity hosted in Greater Manchester.

The two-day event will bring together thousands of decision-makers to network, learn and explore the latest innovations in tech, marketing, ecommerce and media. 

Expect industry-leading exhibitions, an incredible line-up of talks and masterclasses across eight stages, a 360° central bar with all-day DJ, and some unmissable interactive experiences. 

Manchester Central Convention Centre - situated in the heart of Manchester, near St. Peter’s Square tram stop.

Wednesday 21st April 2021: 9am-5pm

Thursday 22nd April 2021: 9am-4:30pm

Professionals with an interest in the latest innovations and thought-leadership across tech, marketing, ecommerce and media. The expo is a great opportunity to get new inspiration to take back to the office (or wherever you work from!), and to make new connections in your industry.

The Digital City Expo 2021 agenda will be released December 2020/January 2021.

Of course, there’s a cloakroom at Manchester Central. 

Yes. We’re afraid it’s not possible to prevent you potentially featuring in photos/videos as the event will be recorded. 

Please note: registering grants you access to Digital City Expo on April 21st and 22nd 2021. All fringe events are individually ticketed. 

Registration is now open! You can register for your place at Digital City Expo 2021 here. 

Closer to the event, we will ask you to confirm some final details so you can receive your delegate badge. 

No! Digital City Expo is free for all to attend.

Every registration needs to be linked to a unique email address and as part of the registration process each individual agrees to T&Cs - please do not register on behalf of someone else.

To register multiple delegates, please contact the team on hello@digitalcityfestival.com and we will manage this for you! 

Yes - whether you are attending physically, online, or both, you need to register for your place. 

If you’ve registered, we’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm some final details and share your sign-in link. 

Content will be made available on-demand for a limited time after the expo closes. We recommend tuning in live to make the most of the event! 

You can find out more by downloading the Digital City Festival 2021 info pack here. 

Or, get in touch with the team on hello@digitalcityfestival.com to discuss! 

Most of the exhibition space is on the ground floor/street level and can be accessed via the main entrance. All entrances are fully ramped and accessible. There is plenty of space for wheelchairs.

Wheelchairs can be hired for use within the venue - to enquire about bookings and availability, contact the Manchester Central First Aid department on +44 (0)161 834 2700 ext. 2211 or email firstaid@manchestercentral.co.uk. Bookings should be made in advance as availability cannot be guaranteed otherwise. Please note that Manchester Central wheelchairs must not be removed from the venue.

For any queries about accessibility at Manchester Central or other festival event venues please email alexandra@prolificnorth.co.uk

All events are individually ticketed - some will be free to attend, others will charge an entry fee, at the organiser’s discretion.

Head to the event page for the event you’re interested in for information. 

We are not yet open for 2021 event applications. Stay tuned for more details. 

Potentially - many events are independently organised, please contact the individual event organiser for more details. 

A core event in the Digital City Festival calendar, the Digital City Awards recognise and reward the organisations, teams and individuals who are helping to build a better future through technology. 

Categories include the Tech For Good Award, Digital Innovation of the Year and Digital Leader of the Year. 

The ceremony for the Digital City Awards 2021 will take place the evening of Thursday April 22nd, following Day 2 of Digital City Expo.

The Digital City Awards 2021 will launch very soon - more details about how you can enter and attend will be announced shortly. 

Opportunities are available to sponsor the Digital City Awards, find out more by downloading the Digital City Festival 2021 info pack here. 

Entries are accepted globally. 

Yes. We’re afraid it’s not possible to prevent you potentially featuring in photos/videos as the event will be recorded.