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Hosted by mcr.leaders
When
Thursday 1 October 2026
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Where
The Castlefield Rooms
18-20 Castle Street, M3 4LZ, Manchester, 18, Manchester, gb
Price
free
MCR.Leaders (the new name for Leaders Connected), powered by the MRJ Team, returns on Thursday 1 October, 6pm-10pm at the Castlefield Rooms above Alberts Shed. Aimed at current and future technology leaders across the North West. Hosted by CIO Jonathan Vardon, with fireside chats featuring Beccy Weeks (Chief AI Officer), Mikey Smith (Chief Product & Technology Officer) and James Leech (Chief Product & Technology Officer). Open bar and BBQ food.
Jonathan Vardon · Host, CIO
Beccy Weeks · Chief AI Officer
Mikey Smith · Chief Product & Technology Officer
James Leech · Chief Product & Technology Officer
The Castlefield Rooms, 18-20 Castle Street, M3 4LZ, Manchester, 18, Manchester, gb
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Thursday 1 October 2026
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location
The Castlefield Rooms
18-20 Castle Street, M3 4LZ, Manchester, 18, Manchester, gb
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Free
Organiser
mcr.leaders
Jonathan Vardon
Host, CIO,
Beccy Weeks
Chief AI Officer,
Mikey Smith
Chief Product & Technology Officer,
James Leech
Chief Product & Technology Officer,
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