Data & Analytics

Data Decoded MCR 2026

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 website
2 months until it opens.

The essentials

Event details

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

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Data

On stage

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

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Travelodge

    100 m from the venue

    31 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU

    MapHotel site

  • The Merchants Hotel

    120 m from the venue

    Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1HP

    Map

  • Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

    130 m from the venue

    Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH

    Map

  • Sachas

    140 m from the venue

    12 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1SH

    Map

  • Ibis Styles - Manchester Portland Hotel

    160 m from the venue

    3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP

    Map

  • Gardens Hotel

    170 m from the venue

    55 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AP

    Map

  • The Britannia Hotel

    220 m from the venue

    Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA

    MapHotel site

  • The Light Boutique ApartHotel

    220 m from the venue

    20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN

    Map

Keep planning

Related events

Spot something wrong on this page? Report a correction and we will fix it.