Powerhouses of Tech & Innovation

Schedule

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

9-10 Cross Street, PR1 3LT Preston, United Kingdom | Preston, EN

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Powerhouses of Tech & Innovation: A North West Story
Preston and the North West have always been places where things are built-from industrial powerhouses of the past to the digital innovators shaping the future.
This Preston Tech Connection meet-up explores how power in technology has evolved, with a focus on Preston and Lancashire -and what that means for those building, working, and innovating here today.
We'll cover:
The roots that shaped innovation in the region.
The current tech landscape in Preston and the wider North West-startups, scaleups, talent, and communities.
The future opportunities for local technologists in areas like AI, digital health, advanced manufacturing, and green tech.
Whether you're a developer, founder, student, career-switcher, or tech-curious, this meet-up is a chance to connect, learn, and help shape the future of tech in our region.
About Preston Tech Connection
Preston Tech Connection is a group centred around an interest in digital technologies - our events and meet-ups are a place where tech enthusiasts can come together, exchange ideas, work on projects, and support one another.
Preston Tech Connection is founded by Tom Crawley Neon Mountain and Catarina and Brendan King, Society1. We host monthly meet-ups.
Our events cover topics like software, programming, hardware and emerging tech. We have a shared interest in the latest advancements in the digital realm. We host events with a social and collaborative aspect, workshops, guest speaker events, and networking.
We are an inclusive group and open for anyone to attend. You don't need to work in tech. If you are interested in the topics or just want to come and be part of a friendly community of people exploring the digital and tech world, you are welcome.
Getting there:
Society1 is located on Cross Street, just off Winckley Square (PR1 3LT). It is easily accessible by bus and train.
If you need to drive, public parking is available at Fishergate Shopping Centre or Avenham Public Car Park. The Avenham multi storey car park closes at 8pm, so as this event runs later we advise that you park in the open air one or on the streets around us.
Note: These events might be photographed and this content will be used in future marketing for Society1.
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Where is it happening?

9-10 Cross Street, PR1 3LT Preston, United Kingdom, The Forest of Bowland, Cross Street, Preston, PR1 3LT, United Kingdom

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