Event

The Product Journey | Manchester

12 November 2025, 17:30 - 20:30 GMT

Join us in Manchester

Join us at Softwire Manchester for the launch of The Product Journey — a new event series connecting Northern tech leaders across Product, CX, CRO, and engineering.
Designed to spark ideas and share real-world experience, The Product Journey brings together the people shaping how products are built, optimised, and experienced. Expect open conversations, practical insights, great food and drink, and a chance to meet others who are driving digital innovation across the North.

Event Schedule

  • 5:30–6:00 pm
    – Arrival & welcome drinks
  • 6:00–6:05 pm
    – Introduction to
    The Product Journey:
    Tim Benjamin, CTO, Softwire
  • 6:05–6:25 pm
    – Vikki Riches, Delivery Principal, Softwire: The CX Journey
  • 6:25–6:45 pm
    – Kate Mitchell, Head of Product, Forge Holiday Group: Unlocking Commercial Value with Product
  • 6:45–7:00 pm
    – Q&A
  • 7:30–8:30 pm
    – Food, drinks & networking
Whether you’re leading a product team, optimising customer experiences, or building the next big thing, The Product Journey is where Northern tech comes together to connect, learn, and grow.

Location

Softwire,
Floor 2, 16-28 Hilton Street
Manchester M1 2EH