Future Innovators Day 2027: Partnerships & Commercial Innovation
Future Innovators Day 2027: Partnerships & Commercial Innovation
Friday 26 February 2027
Future Innovators Day is a free, hands-on innovation challenge for the next generation of commercial and digital talent across Greater Manchester.
Delivered as part of Manchester Digital Festival 2027 and sponsored by Autotrader, this challenge is designed for Year 2 / final-year college and sixth-form students who are strong communicators, relationship-builders and creative thinkers, with an interest in areas such as partnerships, sales, business development, account management and commercial careers within technology.
Working in teams (max 5 people each), you'll take on a real business challenge set by Autotrader, develop your ideas with support from industry mentors, and present your solution to industry professionals.
It's an opportunity to put your skills into practice, experience a real-world commercial challenge, meet people working in the technology industry and explore how partnerships and commercial teams help technology businesses grow.
Autotrader currently expects to recruit partnership-related apprentices for its September 2027 intake. Participation in Future Innovators Day does not guarantee an interview or apprenticeship.
Important booking information
Places are free but limited, and every student attending must book their own ticket. Please only register if your college or sixth form has shared this booking link with you or confirmed that places are available to your students.
If you're attending as part of a pre-arranged team, every member of your team must still register individually. Providing your teammates' names during registration does not book or reserve their places.
No student will be admitted without a confirmed ticket.
This booking page is for participating students only. Teachers should not book a student ticket. A limited number of teacher/observer places may be made available separately once student places have been confirmed, with further information shared directly with participating colleges.
Lunch will be provided for registered student participants.
Further information, including timings, venue details and what to bring, will be shared with confirmed attendees ahead of the event.
Venue: Autotrader, No. 3 Circle Square, Manchester. Please use the Autotrader entrance on arrival. Full arrival instructions, will be shared with confirmed attendees ahead of the event.
Photography & Videography: Photography and videography will take place during Future Innovators Day and may be used by Manchester Digital and event partners to promote the programme and related activities.
Privacy: Information submitted when registering will be used by Manchester Digital to administer your registration and participation in Future Innovators Day. Please read our Manchester Digital Privacy Notice before registering.