⭐ Evening drinks - meet people in Tech! (developers, PMs, designers, UX etc) ⭐

Welcome! We organise friendly informal networking events for people in Tech to share ideas, learn from each other, and have genuinely useful conversations. There’s no PowerPoints or speeches to sit through - it’s all about great conversation and building connections. ~~~ Who are the events for? People working in tech who want to connect with others in the Manchester tech community, including: 1. Software engineers 2. Product managers 3. Data / AI professionals 4. Startup founders & operators --- You’ll meet people who are: 1. Working in software engineering, product, data, AI, or startups 2. Building projects, products, or growing their careers in tech --- Why should you join? 1. Learn from others working in tech 2. Expand your network to help your career 3. It could lead to collaborations or new opportunities 4. It’s a lot of fun! --- ✨ How it works 1. 🎟️ RSVP on Meetup 2. Join at OkGather: https://okgather.com/theme/manchester-tech-network-mtn?src=mtn&platform=meetup&placement=eventdescriptionhowworks Secure your place and join a group of people working in and around tech. Arrive at the venue Grab a drink, find the group, and settle in Ask the bar staff for the "Manchester Tech Network" table booking Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue.👋 ~~~ These are relaxed gatherings rather than formally hosted events. There’s no designated host leading the evening (instead, venue staff will direct you), everyone is there to meet new people, and the format allows conversations to develop naturally without structured introductions or activities. This helps us to keep the membership much more affordable for you. ~~~ About Manchester Tech Network (MTN) We're building a community of awesome Software Engineers, PMs, Designers, Founders, VC investors, etc, in Manchester. Membership includes access to their platform and events (online & in-person) to help with hiring, investment, finding clients & meeting people with similar interests! --- 📍 Location We host events at relaxed venues in central Manchester: 1. Easy to get to locations 2. Pubs or bars with a good atmosphere 3. Spaces that are ideal for conversation 🍻 Spots are limited to keep the group high quality. If you work in tech and want to meet others in your space, you’ll get a lot from this 👋 ~~~ 🍕 Get 20% off food & drinks 🍹 To attend, please become a member at OkGather for only £2.99 p/m (only takes 1 minute to join) and you will also get 20% off food & drinks at the gathering (show your OkGather profile at the bar). This small membership fee means we can keep running the gatherings, cover our costs and help more people meet new people! 🥳