Outpace Conf 2025

Join us in Manchester

We’re organising Outpace Conf – a one-day technology conference for senior practitioners and leaders in the North West.

Organised by Softwire and supported by Autotrader, Outpace Conf brings together up to 150 experienced practitioners and leaders, to unpack hard-won lessons in data & AI, product, development and architecture.

Why attend?

• Real-world insights – Candid case studies and practical lessons. No vendor pitches, just honest talks about what worked and what didn’t.

• Quality connections – An intimate setting designed for peer-to-peer learning with people solving similar challenges.

• Affordable and accessible – All tickets under £100, thanks to our sponsors.

Tickets are limited. Learn more. Get your ticket.

Our programme

12 talks across three tracks, including:

• Lessons from Autotrader going all in on data products – Thomas Inman
• Navigating the legal frontier of generative AI – Emily Nousios & Kristina Holt
• Team Topologies Vs Feature Teams – Luca Minudel
• Ensemble Working: The ultimate in collaboration – Clare Sudbery
• The Road to AI-Generated Descriptions: Insights from Autotrader – Catherine Dickens & Tania Nandy

And more…

See our programme

Event details

• Time: 09:00 – 16:30 (main event).
• Venue: A historic museum site in central Manchester.
• Capacity: 150 attendees including speakers
• What’s included:
  • Light breakfast on arrival
  • Hot buffet lunch
  • Refreshments throughout the day
  • After-party at Cloud 23, Deansgate (16:30-18:30)