Manchester’s growth engines: how sector clusters are powering jobs of the future
- 12th March 2026
- 15:15—16:00
- The Manchester Stand
Speakers
Joe Manning
Managing Director,
Invest Manchester
Sam Darby
Development Director,
Bruntwood SciTech
Mark Robinson
Director of Economy and Place,
Rochdale Borough Council
Moderator
Sam Booth
Chief Executive Officer,
pro-manchester Ltd
Details
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.