# Data Decoded MCR 2026

- Dates: 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2026
- Location: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Data Decoded
- Industry: Data & Analytics
- Expected attendance: 376

## About

Data Decoded is a UK event series for data and AI teams implementing modern data, analytics, and AI initiatives. It brings together senior data leaders, engineers, architects, analysts, and AI practitioners to explore real-world strategies and solutions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://datadecoded.com/)

## Topics

- Data

## Speakers

- Andy Bell, Senior Vice President, Data Product Management, Precisely
- Connie Black, Head of Data: Product Analytics, BBC
- Danny Bradley, Senior Data Engagement & Execution Lead
- Tom Bruce, Chief Innovation Officer, Snap Analytics
- Caroline Carruthers, Chief Executive Officer, Carruthers and Jackson
- Jeremiah Chienda, AI Data Engineer, Information Commissioner’s Office
- Fay Churchill, Head of Data Science, ITV
- Ben Clinch, CDO & Partner, Ortecha
- Andy Cotgreave, Data Entrepreneur, How To Speak Data
- Carly Davies, Head of Data (Profit Domain), Co-operative Group
- Hanna Earls, Director of Finance MI, Data & Analytics, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Mike Ferguson, CEO, Intelligent Business Strategies
- James George, Founder, Provocative Human Ltd
- Andy Grant, EMEA Director - Supercomp
- Matt Knott, Lead Data Architect, Healthcare, NTT
- Danielle Lopes, Head of Data Management, BAE Systems
- Rob McCargow, Technology Impact Leader, PwC
- David McDwyer, Head of Data & Analytics, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Shachar Meir, Data Advisor - Independent
- Steve Mills, Chief Data Officer, PwC

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 100 m from the venue, 31 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/581/Manchester-Piccadilly-hotel)
- **The Merchants Hotel**: 120 m from the venue, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1HP
- **Mercure Manchester Piccadilly**: 130 m from the venue, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH
- **Sachas**: 140 m from the venue, 12 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1SH
- **Ibis Styles - Manchester Portland Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP
- **Gardens Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, 55 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AP
- **The Britannia Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA
  - [Hotel website](https://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/the-britannia-hotel-manchester)
- **The Light Boutique ApartHotel**: 220 m from the venue, 20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/data-decoded-mcr-manchester-fc82c8acf501/