Harness AI for growth with Stockport Digital Network

The Stockport Digital Network returns in October with a focus on how digital and tech businesses can use emerging technologies to fuel growth and innovation.

Proudly sponsored by Stockport Council, the Stockport Digital Network is an initiative to connect Stockport’s digital businesses creating opportunities to share experiences and opportunities to grow.

Chaired by Marie Hamilton, Strategic Partnership Director at Microsoft, the October meeting, Harnessing AI for Growth: Practical insights for digital & tech leaders, will explore how digital and tech sector businesses can take advantage of the opportunities presenting by new technology. Highlights of the event will include:

• Keynote Speech: AI expert Rob Dixon of Dixon AI will bring insights into harnessing AI for your digital or tech business.
• Panel Discussion: What the Tech’s Going On in Stockport? Stockport has a thriving and diverse digital sector. This panel discussion will spotlight local digital and tech businesses sharing their insights, experiences and growth journeys.
• Networking Lunch: Connect with like-minded professionals over lunch.
• Explore Stockroom, Stockport’s vibrant new £14.5 million cultural hub blending a modern library, creative children’s zone, café bar, heritage archive, and flexible events space, making it an exciting destination for learning, community, and creativity all under one roof.

Harnessing AI for Growth: Practical insights for digital & tech leaders takes place on Thursday 2^nd  October 2025 10.30am- 1.00pm at Stockroom, in the Merseyway Shopping Centre.

• 10:30 AM: Registration & Networking
• 11:00 AM: Chair’s Introduction by Marie Hamilton, Strategic Partnership Director at Microsoft
• 11:15 AM: Keynote & Spotlight Panel
• 12:30 PM: Lunch & Networking

This event is exclusively for Stockport-based digital and tech businesses and business support partners. To register to attend, visit the Stockport Digital Network Eventbrite page.