Last week our spring business tech networking event took place in Manchester, with professionals from across the industry coming together to connect, collaborate and catch up on what’s new in our community.
Getting reconnected with the Manchester tech community
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Our spring event
Same successful formula ... different scenery
This time, we took Get Reconnected to a new venue – Banyan, Spinningfields – where we were joined by delegates from the worlds of data centre, engineering and infrastructure, internet, networking, connectivity providers and telecoms.
Our event was sponsored by The London Internet Exchange (LINX), a leading global provider of interconnections solutions and peering with key hubs across the UK, US, Middle East and Africa. Datum’s Manchester data centre has been a Manchester PoP (Point of Presence) for LINX since 2019.
The relaxed event began with drinks, a brief introduction from Datum and our sponsor, followed by great food, great conversation and a few more drinks.
What our guests had to say
Our Get Reconnected tech business networking events have been running for a year now and are becoming increasingly popular with each event. We keep these events relaxed, with no sales tactics or business referrals, just casual business networking for technical and business professionals.
“The Get Reconnected events are a great way to get to know the tech and engineering community around Manchester better, in a relaxed and social environment. We’ve had some great conversations with both existing LINX members and those new to LINX networks and hope to be able to support these events again in the future.”
Lynsey Buckingham – Partner Marketing & Communications Specialist (London Internet Exchange Limited (LINX) – our May 2024 event sponsor)
“… an outstanding experience. The event was impeccably organised, bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals at the forefront of data centre technology. I managed to meet with a couple of consultants and a prospective suppliers at the event. The wider networking opportunities were also valuable, allowing me to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Overall, the event exceeded my expectations and provided a wealth of knowledge and connections that will be beneficial to my work. I highly recommend this event to anyone involved in the data centre industry.”
Matt Preece – Territory Sales Manager; Piller Power Systems
These events bring together industry experts, data centre managers and tech enthusiasts. We discussed everything from energy-efficient cooling solutions to data security protocols. Datum’s team facilitated meaningful conversations, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Whether you’re a seasoned data centre pro or just starting out, Datum’s networking events are a must-attend. Kudos to Datum for creating a platform where innovation thrives!
Keith Bennett – Associate Director (CBRE Data Centre Solutions)
Our next event will take place in September. If you would like to sign up to our events mailing list to receive updates on future events, you can register here.