Adria Partners with digitalThursday to Support Manchester’s Digital Community

We’re proud to announce that Adria Solutions is now an official sponsor of digitalThursday, a dynamic networking and community group for digital, tech, and creative professionals across Manchester.

As a business that’s been based in the North West for over two decades, we’ve seen Manchester’s tech scene transform first-hand. From startups and scale-ups to established industry leaders, there’s always been something special about how people in this city support each other. We believe that digitalThursday captures that spirit perfectly.

That’s why we’re proud to sponsor three upcoming free events at digitalThursday Manchester, taking place on the following dates

• 24th April – RSVP here
• 29th May – (Event details coming soon)
• 26th June – (Event details coming soon)

If you’re wondering how central the location is, you don’t have to worry. It’s Natwest Group (1 Spinningfields Square, Manchester, M3 3ap), a central location in the heart of Deansgate, making it easy to get to, whether you’re popping in after work or travelling from further afield.

What is digitalThursday?

Run by community-builder and technologist Craig A. Taylor, digitalThursday is more than just another networking night. It’s a place where people across Manchester’s digital landscape come together to share ideas, showcase their work, and build lasting relationships.

Attendees can expect a relaxed, engaging format that includes:

• Short lightning talks from local businesses
• 60-second personal pitches and open stand-ups
• AV presentations and product demos
• Video dial-ins from guest speakers
• Live Q&As and panel discussions
• Informal networking and after-event drinks

With a typical turnout of 80+ professionals from digital, web, fintech, creative and startup spaces, each event is designed to spark conversations and create opportunities, whether you’re a founder, freelancer or hiring manager.

Craig A. Taylor, Founder of digitalThursday:

“Having Adria Solutions join digitalThursday as our headline sponsor is a great addition to our networking event. As we grow the Manchester event and expand out into London and Leeds, having the support and experience of recruiters we know, like and trust, is invaluable fo the group, the attendees of our successful meetups and me personally“

Why is Adria Getting Involved?

At Adria Solutions, we’ve always believed in backing our local tech ecosystem, not just as recruiters, but as active members of the Manchester community.

David Berwick, Director and Co-Founder of Adria Solutions:

“DigitalThursday represents the best of what Manchester’s tech scene has to offer: inclusive, collaborative, and full of ideas. We’ve spent over 20 years helping digital businesses grow in Manchester and the North West, so sponsoring these events felt like a natural way to give something back.”

At Adria, we believe in building long-lasting connections. After years of Zoom calls and remote work, events like digitalThursday are a reminder of how valuable in-person interaction still is, especially in a city as vibrant and fast-paced as Manchester today.

Past digitalThursday events have featured talks from a wide range of influential professionals and welcomed global names such as Sedulo, Adobe, Sage, or Public.com and local organisations such as software company Flowlio, AI-powered hub Drovi, Q&A-based video content marketing platform Orakly, or Volunteer Market Place SkilledUpLife.

Are you around? Join us!

Or you can follow the Manchester digitalThursday group on Meetup to stay up to date with all future events.