Open Data Manchester, in collaboration with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, are developing a set of principles for giving the public a say around how automated decision-making systems are used. It is hoped these principles will set widely agreed-on standards for the use of these technologies across the public sector in Greater Manchester. 
The Greater Manchester Digital Champion’s Network is a collaborative group aimed at developing digital skills.
Greater Manchester is a city-region rapidly becoming the UK and European centre for cyber and digital ethics, trust and security. Boasting a £5bn digital economy, the location of a GCHQ hub in 
Manchester was the recognition of the capabilities, expertise and potential of the city region in digital security.
There are many free tools out there that can save time, relieve pressure and help you expand what you’re doing with limited resources. You will come away with ideas on where to use AI, some tools to try, some concrete examples and a vision as to where all this is heading. Join us to explore the topic. Bring along your questions, hopes and concerns!
AWS and Amazon have announced that they are delivering their first ever Pop-Up Skills Centre in Manchester 19 June - 7 July 2023.
This free government service for UK organisations performs a range of simple online checks to identify common vulnerabilities in your public-facing IT. All checks are remote, without the need to 
install software and uses the same kind of publicly available information as cyber criminals use to find easy targets.
Cryptocurrencies are becoming more popular for use within charities, from investment to donations, there are many reasons why charities should consider them.
Sky is encouraging older people’s organisations and charities in Greater Manchester and around the UK to apply to set up and run a ‘Sky Up Digital Hub’ and receive free public Wi-Fi for three 
years and devices. The digital hubs provide support to people over the age of 65 who may lack skills and confidence to get online safely, offering them training and advice to make the most of online services and communication apps.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Good Things Foundation have joined forces to produce a brand-new practical guide to support more people to get online and benefit from doing 
digital in later life.
Are you aged between 18 and 30 and curious about building web apps but have never taken the plunge?
MadLab is running a FREE beginners’ coding course this spring, starting on 29th March and running for five weeks, every Wednesday (in-person at the beautiful Stockport Museum) and Thursday (online). Let us take you on a journey of discovery from “no previous experience” to creating your first interactive website.