# Event Details - **Event Name**: Digital Skills Festival 2026: AI Futures Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for AI Futures Day, where we'll be exploring AI and its impact on the future of work and skills.About this EventStep into the world of tomorrow at AI Futures Day 2026, a brand-new event for the Digital Skills Festival unpacking how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn and innovate.The day is packed with hands-on experiences, from our Vibe Coding Masterclass, where you can experiment with AI-powered development tools, to the LBG AI Showcase, featuring live demos and real-world applications of AI in enterprise. Wrap up with the AI Café, a relaxed space for discussion, networking and exploring the ethical, societal and workforce implications of AI.Whether you’re a technologist, business leader, educator, or simply curious about the future of work, AI Futures Day is your opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with experts, and discover the skills and ideas shaping an AI-driven world.What to Expect:Hands-on sessions exploring how AI is reshaping the workplace, from development and delivery to decision-makingThe Vibe Coding Masterclass, giving you the chance to experiment with AI-powered development tools in a practical settingLive demos and real-world use cases in the LBG AI Showcase, highlighting how enterprise organisations are applying AI todayOpen discussion and informal networking in the AI Café, focused on ethics, society and the future workforcePractical insights, ideas and skills you can take back to your role or organisationWho Should Attend:Technologists, developers and digital professionals looking to build practical AI skillsBusiness leaders and decision-makers exploring how AI can drive innovation and productivityEducators and training providers preparing people for an AI-enabled future of workOrganisations interested in real-world AI applications and emerging best practiceAnyone curious about how artificial intelligence will shape jobs, skills and the wider economyAI Futures Day is free to attend (max 4 tickets per company - please get in touch if you'd like to reserve further spaces).--------------------------------Sponsors:To enquire about sponsorship, click here.--------------------------------Cancellation PolicyBy booking a ticket to this event, you agree to our event cancellation policy: .All Manchester Digital events are designed to be inclusive and we adhere to a code of conduct which you can view Data Usage Event PolicyBy securing a ticket for this event you are consenting to receive information from Manchester Digital regarding the logistics of this event and a follow-up email post-event, we may also need to share any access requirements you have provided with a 3rd party such as the venue.After we have sent your follow up event email we will hold your data for no longer than 6 months and during this time we will not share your information with third parties or contact you, unless you have given us consent to do so. 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If you would like us to delete your information sooner, please let us know.If you wish to be contacted regarding other events and services that Manchester Digital produce then you will need to specifically opt into our mailing list --------------------------------Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMRegistration?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMVibe Coding MasterclassInfo: A hands-on session exploring how AI-powered tools are transforming the way we build, code and create - with a focus on experimentation, creativity and real-world application.?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMLloyds Banking Group AI ShowcaseInfo: Discover practical, real-world AI use cases through demos and insights from within a large-scale organisation, showcasing how AI is being applied responsibly at scale.?: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PMAI Café (with drinks)Info: Informal, discussion-led conversations on AI, ethics and the future of work and digital skills - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/digital-skills-festival-2026-ai-futures-day/100001978377796245 - **Event Categories**: festivals, it, workshops, artificial-intelligence, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdigital-skills-festival-2026-ai-futures-day-tickets-1978377796245 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: No.1 Circle Square - **lat**: 53.4730268 - **long**: -2.239060799999999 - **full address**: No.1 Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Manchester Digital (https://allevents.in/org/manchester-digital/22563516) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/72825afc8bafa6ef0290e8b5009a5b6278703a655a32628b7eb0d5e6ee63df19-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd9e9ff-gmir.jpg?v=1766932120 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a45fc31dcd8ebfe395cf7ae976e26dfa4c73e82a7708102dfbed4a41dd54d8b4-rimg-w400-h400-dc0246a6-gmir.jpg?v=1766932120 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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