Events
Members of the Initiative are frequently engaged in events and actively contribute to the cutting edge of law and technology.
The Manchester Law and Technology Initiative organises a variety of events and projects designed to advance applied research and practical skills for students, scholars, regulators, industry, and local communities.
Some of these events are exclusive to our members, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts, shape discussions on legal technology, and gain insights not available elsewhere.
To stay up to date with upcoming events or to learn more about ongoing and past activities, please contact: law.tech@manchester.ac.uk.
Annual Conference
Master Classes
Our master classes offer insights with experts from diverse professional orientations.
Professor Timothy T. Hsieh (Oklahoma City University) and Dr David Robinson (Partner, Marks and Clerk) examine key differences and shared challenges in patenting software, fintech, and AI innovations across the U.S. and UK.
This members-only event offered valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.
Workshops
Our workshops support collaboration with industry and regulators, often with the purpose of research-led grant capture and policy impact.
In this workshop, Eduard Karel de Jong (MLaTI) and Simon Youel (Head of Policy and Advocacy, Positive Money) explore the future of digital public money infrastructure – what it is, why it matters, and how it can shape fairer, more democratic financial systems.
This conversation is part of an ongoing effort to make knowledge about digital money open source, ensuring that innovation in this space supports the public interest.
In this session, Chastity Murphy (Visiting Research Fellow) contributes her perspective as a leading researcher, offering valuable input to policymakers and shaping the conversation on critical financial and technological issues.
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