The Greater Manchester Tech 50 will next week unveil the region's biggest firms making waves in the sector, before an expert panel gathers to discuss the industry's growth, and celebrate businesses leading the field.
The list, compiled by the Manchester Evening News, BusinessLive and EY, will be revealed from start to finish all through next week - culminating in a virtual roundtable taking place on Friday, September 10.
We will reveal the list in five parts starting from Monday - together with expert comment from EY focussed on aspects such as funding, people, culture and the biggest issues impacting executives working for the city's tech firms.
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So, who are you backing to come out as the city's biggest tech name? Our five-part list will be revealed each morning next week in our daily BusinessLive North West newsletter.
Click here to sign up - and select the 'North West' bulletin to receive them.
To sign up to the virtual roundtable set to take place at 10am on Friday, September 10, click here.
The discussion will be chaired by BusinessLive editor Alistair Houghton, and will contain a stellar panel reflecting entrepreneurs on the Tech 50 list, investors and wider influencers in the region's tech arena.
The expert panel for the event will be:
Victoria Price, EY
Liam May, NorthEdge
Elan Raja, SCAN Computers
Matthew Scullion, Matillion
Vikas Shah MBE
Naomi Timperley, Tech North Advocates
Neil Tolley, Fourteen IP
Chi-chi Ekweozor, Assenty and the Female Tech Founder group
Headline sponsor EY said its inclusion in the GM Tech 50 is part of its focus on supporting fast-growth tech firms.
Ahead of the event and the list being unveiled, Michelle Mullany, North West Growth and Innovation Lead, said: "EY are proud to support the GM Tech 50 list which represents those tech and digital businesses who have shown resilience to drive sustainable growth.
"The virtual roundtable on September 10 reflects entrepreneurs on the list, investors and wider influencers in the Greater Manchester tech arena to share their journeys and pearls of wisdom for other fast growth tech businesses in the region.
"As an owner, CEO or entrepreneur, you embrace a passion for your business with a commitment that it flourish and grow.
"Get in touch if you would like to understand how EY can support you as you transform it into real progress and measurable success."
