The North of England's practical, hands-on agile and lean software development conference

📅 12–13 May 2027

🌐 thestudio, Manchester

Join us for the 11th edition of Agile Manchester, running since 2015, held at thestudio in Manchester's Northern Quarter, a hub for tech and innovation with excellent transport links, making it easy for UK and international practitioners to participate.

Designed to spark ideas, share practical insights and support meaningful learning experiences. Real workshops, real collaboration. Join the mailing list to hear first when the call for speakers opens and the programme is announced.

"Agile Manchester reminded me what a good conference actually does: it creates the conditions for people to think, connect, and care. First time in Manchester. First time at Agile Manchester. And honestly, what a lovely one."

- Rachel Dubois, Speaker, Agile Manchester 2026

Practitioner-led. Proper Manchester. Worth two days.

Conversations made easy

Around 200 practitioners, sticky badges that show who's up for a chat, and a venue that keeps everyone together. Quiet space and a working space too, for when you need either.

Practical, not theoretical

Talks, case studies and hands-on workshops of up to two hours, built around real work by practitioners, for practitioners. CPD accredited, 2026 participants earned 10.75 accredited hours, with a certificate to show for it. Leave with ideas you can use the following week.

Care in the details

Seasonal menus prepared fresh on site by thestudio's kitchen, using local suppliers. Lunch is part of the conference, not a break from it. Lego name badges, a duck hunt, and £2 to charity for every piece of feedback. As one 2026 speaker put it, a place to think seriously without taking yourself too seriously.

Inclusive by design

Agile Manchester is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. We ask all participants to follow our Code of Conduct and help us foster a respectful environment for all participants.

We also provide:

Quiet spaces for neurodivergent participants

Rooms for nursing parents

Prayer spaces

Accessible facilities and supportive event staff

Keynotes

Each day begins with a keynote designed to inspire fresh thinking and spark meaningful conversations throughout the conference.

Keynote and speaker announcements coming soon.

About Agile Manchester

Agile Manchester is organised by Software Acumen. We specialise in running great events, not big ones. We're focused on improving the participant experience. With a strong track record of creating practical, community-centred events, we aim to raise the bar in the tech events sector, even in a virtual environment.

For more information

Visit our Agile Manchester website, find us on LinkedIn and Bluesky, or contact Software Acumen - the event organisers.

Software Acumen is a registered trademark of Software Acumen Ltd.

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