Hi, I'm Ems.

I run buildwithems, a guide to Manchester's tech-event scene.

I'm a software engineer based in Manchester. Outside of work, I kept running into the same problem: Manchester has a genuinely exciting tech scene, and I had no reliable way to keep up with it.

Conferences, meetups, networking nights. They're happening all around the UK. The hard part is finding them, filtering the noise, and knowing which ones are actually worth your time.

So I built Build With Ems. A centralised platform of tech events, starting with Manchester. Each one comes with context: what it is and who it's for.

Whether you're a developer, a founder, a career-switcher, or just curious about the industry. This is your space to knowing what's going on.

What you'll find here

• Events — sorted by date, filterable by tag, all in Manchester
• Communities — the people running the things
• A weekly email — short, friendly, just what you need

Events are listed for discovery purposes only. I haven't attended every event and cannot vouch for organisers or venues. Always check details directly with the organiser.

Say hi

If you're new in town, run a community, or just want to grab a flat white before something. I'm easy to find!

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