Manchester’s growth engines: How sector clusters are powering jobs of the future

Overview

Manchester is one of the UK’s strongest growth opportunities, projected to see the fastest employment increases among UK cities (2024–2026). This growth is being driven by key sector clusters, including advanced materials, manufacturing, digital/tech, life sciences, creative industries, green economy, construction, and professional services – all of which underpin demand for commercial space, talent hubs, innovation districts, and regeneration schemes.

In this session we explore how our priority sectors are fuelling employment growth and real estate demand and highlight the investible opportunities emerging.

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Speakers

Joe Manning

Managing Director, Invest Manchester

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Sam Darby

Development Director, Bruntwood SciTech

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Mark Robinson

Director of Economy and Place, Rochdale Borough Council

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Sam Booth

Chief Executive Officer, pro-manchester Ltd

Moderator

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