Digital Innovation events return to Greater Manchester colleges

Further education colleges across Greater Manchester, including Stockport College, will once again welcome businesses for a series of digital innovation events.

The second series of GMColleges’ Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) Roadshows promise to be bigger, bolder and more impactful than ever.

The Roadshows are part of the Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) programme, one of the UK Government’s flagship Innovation Accelerator initiatives funded by Innovate UK. This ambitious programme unites Greater Manchester universities, FE colleges, and leading industry partners to create a supercluster of digital expertise, designed to help businesses across the region unlock growth through innovation.

Last year, all nine Greater Manchester FE Colleges welcomed hundreds of employers to events, showcasing the latest in Virtual Reality, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and more. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with leading organisations such as Electricity North West, the NHS, and Scan Computers among those engaging with new ideas and opportunities to strengthen their digital future.

This year, the CDI Roadshows return with a series of four dynamic events, each hosted by a different college and tailored to support local industries. Attendees will hear from expert speakers, gain hands-on insight into emerging technologies, and explore the facilities and support available to help businesses boost productivity, resilience and growth.

Upcoming Events

• Bolton College | 22nd October
   Cyber Safe Health: Building Digital Resilience for SMEs
• Trafford & Stockport College Group | 7th November
   Innovation in Practice for Manufacturing Growth
• Tameside College | 28th November
   Driving Skills & Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing
• Oldham College | 4th December
   Cyber Safety in Early Years & Care – Digital Resilience

Chair of GMColleges, Anna Dawe, explained,

“The CDI Roadshows are all about bringing innovation directly to businesses in their communities. By working together across Greater Manchester, we’re equipping employers with the knowledge, tools and networks they need to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world.” Businesses are invited to join their local event to discover cutting-edge facilities, tap into sector-specific expertise, connect with local people, partners, and networks and future-proof their organisation through digital innovation“

Further information about upcoming events and details of how to sign up for a place at any of the Roadshows across Greater Manchester can be found on Eventbrite.