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Orbit Spaces is pleased to introduce brand new meeting rooms at The Point, Birchwood, offering a professional and modern setting for businesses across Warrington and Greater Manchester.
Manchester has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing business hubs. Over the past decade, it has attracted major investment across technology, finance, media, and professional services, making it a leading destination for conferences and events.
Today, thousands of professionals travel to Manchester each year to attend major industry events, from large-scale tech expos to networking conferences.
However, attending business events involves more than just showing up. Many professionals find themselves working remotely between meetings, preparing for presentations, or scheduling follow up conversations after networking sessions. This is where flexible workspace can play a crucial role in helping visitors stay productive while travelling.
Here at Orbit Spaces we provide flexible workspaces in Manchester businesses can rely on when travelling or working across the region.
Manchester is one of the UK’s leading business centres outside London. Its strong infrastructure, excellent transport connections and thriving professional ecosystem make it a natural location for important conferences and networking events.
The city hosts major business networking events Manchester professionals rely on across a wide range of industries, including:
Venues such as Manchester Central regularly host international conferences and trade shows, drawing attendees from across the UK, Europe and beyond. With direct rail links to London, Birmingham, Leeds and Scotland, Manchester is accessible for day visitors as well as those staying for multi day events.
This growing reputation has positioned Manchester as a key meeting point for businesses looking to connect, collaborate and explore new opportunities.
Manchester continues to strengthen its position as one of the UK’s leading business and technology hubs, with a packed calendar of events throughout 2026. From large-scale technology expos to community-driven digital conferences and cross-industry networking shows, the city offers valuable opportunities for professionals to connect, learn and grow.
Below is a selection of key business events taking place across Manchester in 2026, including confirmed dates and where to find more information.
📅 27 April – 1 May 2026
A major event in Manchester’s tech calendar, featuring conferences, panels, and networking sessions. Manchester Tech Week is a week-long programme of conferences, panel discussions and networking sessions celebrating the North’s thriving technology ecosystem.
The event brings together startup founders, investors, technology leaders, product teams and digital agencies, with sessions hosted across multiple venues throughout the city.
Tickets & registration:
Visit the official website to explore the full programme and find ticket information.
👉 https://www.dtxevents.io/manchester-tech-week
With events taking place across different locations, attendees often balance sessions with meetings and work commitments throughout the week.
📅 29 – 30 April 2026
📍 Manchester Central
Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) and Unified Communications EXPO (UCX) are two of Manchester’s largest enterprise technology events, running alongside Manchester Tech Week at Manchester Central.
DTX focuses on digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, AI and enterprise IT strategy, while UCX explores workplace communication, hybrid working and customer experience tools.
Tickets & registration:
Visit the official event websites for full details, including passes and registration.
👉 DTX Manchester – https://www.dtxevents.io/manchester-about/dtx
👉 UCX Manchester – https://www.ucxevents.io/manchester-about/ucx
These events attract thousands of attendees, creating a busy schedule of keynotes, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
📅 26 November 2026
The North West Expo Manchester—often referred to as the Manchester Business Show—is one of the region’s largest cross-industry B2B exhibitions.
The event features a wide range of exhibitors alongside seminars, keynote talks and informal networking sessions, making it ideal for generating leads and building partnerships.
Tickets & registration:
Visit the official event page to find out more and register.
👉 https://www.greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/north-west-expo-manchester/
With many attendees travelling into Manchester for the day and arranging follow-up conversations after the event, it can be beneficial to plan ahead, such as booking flexible meeting rooms in Manchester in advance to ensure a professional space for follow-up conversations.
📅 15 July 2026
The Greater Manchester Business Fair is a long-running event focused on supporting local businesses and fostering regional connections.
With around 50 exhibitors and a strong SME presence, the event provides a more locally focused networking environment.
Tickets & registration:
Visit the organiser’s website for full details and registration information.
👉 https://www.businessfairsuk.com
Attending conferences and networking events can deliver significant value for businesses, but only if time is used effectively.
Professionals attending these events often need to:
Trying to work in crowded venues, cafés, or hotel lobbies can be difficult. Noise, unreliable Wi-Fi and lack of privacy can all make it harder to maintain professionalism and productivity.
Planning ahead and securing access to a suitable workspace can help attendees stay organised and make the most of their time in the city.
Flexible workspace is a popular solution for professionals travelling for conferences, meetings, or short-term projects.
Professionals attending business events Manchester offers often require reliable high speed internet, quiet areas to focus or take calls, and access to flexible meeting rooms for private conversations. Depending on their needs, professionals may use a flexible coworking space for focused work or book private meeting rooms for more formal discussions.
Flexible workspaces provide this without requiring lengthy commitments. Instead of committing to a full office lease, visitors can access space on a day by day or short term basis, allowing them to stay productive while away from their usual workplace.
This is particularly useful for:
Here at Orbit Spaces we are a flexible workspace provider across the North West, offering professional environments designed to support businesses working across the region or travelling for shorter projects and events.
For professionals attending business events Manchester hosts throughout the year, having access to workspace outside busy city centre venues can make it easier to stay productive between sessions, meetings and travel, especially when those spaces are centrally located, such as 55 King Street in Manchester.
Our Flexible workspace locations provide:
These spaces are particularly useful for:
Flexible access options, including short term workspace and meeting room bookings, allow businesses to use space only when needed, helping to maintain a professional image without committing to longer term office leases.
Coworking memberships and podcast studio facilities are also planned for the future and will provide additional options for businesses once they become available, supporting collaboration, content creation and hybrid working needs.
Here at Orbit Spaces, We support businesses travelling across the region by providing flexible, professional workspace when it’s needed. For professionals attending Manchester conferences, exhibitions and networking events, having access to reliable, professional space nearby can help ensure that time in the city is used as effectively as possible.
To find out more about our flexible workspaces in Manchester, get in touch with the Orbit Spaces team.
