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Data Decoded MCR is a major data, analytics and AI festival taking place at Manchester Central on 21–22 October 2025, with optional paid workshops on 20 October. It’s a free-to-attend event designed for data professionals and business leaders to learn, connect, and discover new solutions.
The festival features five themed theatres plus interactive community meetups, networking opportunities and an afterparty.
Bringing together experts from leading organisations such as AWS, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Dell and more, Data Decoded MCR focuses on independent, practical, and community-driven content that helps attendees turn data strategy into real business impact.
Data Decoded MCR is the ultimate opportunity to learn, connect, and grow within the UK’s data, analytics and AI community. Over two days at Manchester Central (21–22 October 2025), you’ll gain actionable insights from leading experts, hear real-world case studies from organisations like AWS, NVIDIA and Microsoft, and explore solutions that help turn data strategy into business impact.
With five specialist theatres, optional hands-on workshops, and dedicated networking sessions, Data Decoded MCR delivers both technical depth and strategic perspective — all within a vibrant, community-focused environment.
Best of all, registration is free, giving you access to world-class content, technology partners and peer connections that can accelerate your data journey.
At Data Decoded MCR, you’ll learn how to turn data, analytics and AI into real business outcomes. Across five specialist theatres — Data Engineering, Data Architecture & Platforms, Data Governance & Compliance, AI, Analytics & Intelligence, and Leadership & Strategy — you’ll gain practical insights into building scalable data systems, managing governance and compliance, and deploying AI responsibly.
Sessions focus on real-world use cases, frameworks, and best practices from leading experts and organisations including AWS, NVIDIA, Microsoft and more. You’ll discover emerging trends like agentic AI, data products, and data mesh, plus strategies to enhance collaboration between business and technical teams.
Whether you’re a data engineer, analyst, scientist, or leader, you’ll leave with the tools, knowledge and inspiration to drive data-driven success in your organisation.
Registration to attend Data Decoded with access to seminars and exhibition hall is free!
Optional paid for workshops are available to book during registration for a fee of £195+VAT
Data Decoded MCR takes place at Manchester Central Convention Centre on 21-22 October 2025.
Address: Windmill St, Manchester M2 3GX, United Kingdom
The 2 day event runs from 9am – 5:30pm on Tuesday 21st October and 9am-4:45pm on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
Data Decoded MCR is designed for anyone involved in data, analytics, or AI — from technical specialists to business leaders. It’s ideal for Data Engineers, Architects, Analysts, Scientists, and Governance professionals, as well as Chief Data Officers, Heads of Data, and IT decision-makers shaping their organisation’s data strategy.
Whether you’re focused on building data platforms, developing AI and analytics capability, or driving cultural and strategic transformation, you’ll find relevant, actionable content across five themed theatres.
In short, if you’re passionate about using data and AI to deliver better business outcomes — Data Decoded MCR is for you.
Data Decoded MCR features a diverse line-up of industry leaders, data experts, and innovators from across the public and private sectors. Speakers include professionals who are shaping the future of data strategy, governance, engineering, AI, and analytics — from senior executives and technical specialists to independent thought leaders and practitioners.
Each session is designed to deliver real-world insight, not sales pitches — with speakers sharing their own experiences, challenges, and proven approaches to building data-driven organisations.
Expect a mix of keynotes, case studies, and panel discussions covering both strategic and hands-on perspectives, offering practical takeaways you can apply immediately in your own work.
The speaker line-up can be found here.
All seminar sessions at Data Decoded are free to attend on a first come first served basis, no pre-booking is required.
The exhibition at Data Decoded MCR showcases a wide range of data, analytics, and AI solution providers — from platform and infrastructure specialists to software vendors, consultancies, and emerging technology innovators.
Exhibitors represent every part of the modern data ecosystem, including tools and services for data engineering, governance, cloud platforms, integration, automation, and machine learning.
Attendees can explore live demos, discover new technologies, and connect directly with experts who help organisations become more data-driven.
The exhibition floor is designed to encourage hands-on learning and real conversations, making it the perfect place to find partners, products, and ideas that can accelerate your data journey.
The most recent exhibitor list can be found here.
The conference seminar agenda takes place in 5 theatres. View the latest seminar agenda here.
After registering for Data Decoded you will receive a confirmation email. Please bring this email with you to the event where you can print a badge using the code provided on the confirmation email. If you can’t find your email you can still print your badge upon arrival.
Join an expert-led workshop on 20 October, the day before Data Decoded MCR begins.
Sessions last three hours with morning and afternoon options.
View all workshops and register for £195 + VAT on the Workshops page.
When day one wraps at 5:30pm on Tuesday 21 October, the learning continues until 7:30. Join our local evening community meetups—interactive, small-group sessions hosted in the Data Decoded MCR theatres at Manchester Central.
Attendees are welcome to choose one of four meetups. Expect practical discussions, audience Q&A, and plenty of opportunities to swap ideas with peers across the data & AI community. View the available Meetups here, no prior meetup registration is required.
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An exclusive evening features live music from guest artists The Allergies. On the evening of day 1 (21 October), join us from 17:45–22:00 at Junction, Manchester Central (24 Windmill Street, M2 3NX) for an unforgettable night of networking, music, and fun.
Wristbands are required for entry — collect yours from the AWS stand B12 between 09:30–17:30 on event day.