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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,conference,Main Stage,technology,seminar,audience,enterprise technology,professional event,panel discussion,corporate conference,trade exhibition,Manchester technology event,30 April 2026,AI,artificial intelligence,cyber security,cloud computing,data strategy,software engineering,workplace technology,organisational change,IT leadership,business innovation,technology implementation,professional development,industry networking,digital economy,enterprise software,technology procurement,information systems,business transformation,thought leadership,knowledge sharing,corporate learning,northern technology sector,event management,supplier exhibition,decision-makers
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EDM015 - Delegates attend a Main Stage seminar at Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester, commonly known as DTX Manchester, inside Manchester Central on 30 April 2026. Rows of seated technology professionals face a large presentation screen and speaker platform during the second day of the two-day business technology conference and exhibition. The wide interior view shows conference seating, stage branding, exhibition lighting and a blue-carpeted aisle within the former railway station building now used as one of Manchester's main convention venues.
DTX Manchester took place on 29 and 30 April 2026 and brought together technology leaders, suppliers, consultants and decision-makers involved in digital transformation. The event programme covered subjects including artificial intelligence, data, cyber security, cloud computing, software engineering, workplace technology and the practical delivery of organisational change. Main Stage sessions combined strategic discussion with examples of implementation, giving attendees access to panel debates, keynote presentations and specialist insight from industry speakers.
The photograph records the professional conference environment from the rear of the audience, emphasising participation, knowledge sharing and business networking rather than an individual presenter. It also illustrates the scale of corporate technology events, where seminars run alongside supplier stands, product demonstrations and meetings across the exhibition floor.
This editorial image is suitable for themes involving digital transformation, information technology strategy, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cyber security, technology conferences, professional learning, corporate events and the northern England digital economy. The busy seating area and large branded stage convey a serious business atmosphere, while the historic Manchester Central setting links contemporary technology debate with one of the city's best-known event spaces
Windmill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, M2 3GX
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EFEG2B - Manchester stock-photo/gotonysmith-Central.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>Central exhibition and conference centre in Manchester city centre, seen from the public entrance steps in bright spring sunshine under a clear blue sky. The photograph shows the venue's modern entrance canopy, wide yellow-edged steps, handrails, glass frontage, visible Manchester Central signage, the station clock and the sweeping iron and glass arched roof of the former railway terminus. This generic exterior view is useful for editorial coverage of trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, public events, business tourism, visitor economy stories, transport heritage and regeneration in Manchester. The building began life as Manchester Central railway station, opened in 1880 as one of the major rail gateways serving the North West. It later became the G-MEX exhibition centre and is now marketed as Manchester Central, a major city centre events venue. Its distinctive Victorian train-shed roof, red brick frontage and prominent clock remain strong visual reminders of its railway past, while the entrance, accessibility ramps, stainless steel rails and glass doors show its role as a modern public venue. The scene also links to stories about Manchester's convention economy, city branding, business events, hotels, hospitality, tourism, concerts, party conferences and major exhibitions around Windmill Street, Petersfield, Deansgate, St Peter's Square and the Castlefield area. People walking on the steps add scale and everyday city activity without dominating the composition. The strong sunlight, hard shadows and cloudless blue sky suggest a clear spring or early summer day, giving the image a clean, upbeat feel suitable for travel, business, architecture and urban regeneration features. The combination of heritage architecture and contemporary event infrastructure makes the picture a flexible stock image for Manchester destination marketing, conference attendance, venue access, public realm, transport history and reuse of historic railway buildings.
Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Petersfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester,
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3E424BK - Outset co-working space on Sankey Street in Warrington town centre is shown with exterior signage advertising co-working, café space and the phrase meet, eat and work . The building sits close to Bank Park, Warrington Town Hall, the Golden Gates and Warrington Bank Quay station, making it a useful editorial image of flexible workspace in a regional town centre. Outset describes itself as a workspace and co-working community, offering businesses, freelancers and creatives a place to work under one roof, with stock-photo/gotonysmith-Offices.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>offices, hot desks, meeting rooms and conference space. The photograph is commercially useful for stories about small businesses, start-ups, freelancers, hybrid working, flexible offices, serviced offices, town centre regeneration, business support and the changing use of traditional office buildings after the growth of remote and flexible working. The visible orange co-working banner, green café banner, large Outset window graphics and Arpley Street sign create strong documentary detail for coverage of modern workspaces, shared offices, business communities, networking, entrepreneurship and local economic development. It can also illustrate Warrington's role as a business location between Manchester and Liverpool, with good rail access and a growing professional services base. The image works for features about start-up culture, independent workers, hot desking, meeting-room hire, office downsizing, workspace subscriptions, business incubators and the challenge of keeping town centres active during the working day. As a stock image, it records a practical example of how older urban office space is being rebranded around collaboration, convenience and community rather than conventional long lease offices.
Outset co-working space on Sankey Street, Warrington, offering flexible offices, hot desks, meeting
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3ECEEJA - Photograph of a Scottish Housing Regulator exhibition banner showing the organisation's red geometric logo and the message Regulating to protect the interests of tenants, homeless people and others who use social landlords' services. The display appears to be inside an indoor conference or sector event, with exhibition stand framing visible around the pull-up banner. The image is useful for editorial coverage of social housing regulation in Scotland, housing association oversight, local authority housing services, tenant protection, homelessness services, service-user rights, governance, assurance, public accountability and the regulatory environment affecting registered social landlords.
The Scottish Housing Regulator is the independent regulator of social landlords in Scotland, including registered social landlords and councils that provide housing and homelessness services. Its role is to safeguard and promote the interests of current and future tenants, people who are homeless, factored owners, Gypsy/Travellers and others using social landlords' services. This makes the image relevant to articles about housing regulation, landlord performance, tenant satisfaction, homelessness duties, regulatory frameworks, Scottish public bodies, housing policy, intervention powers, annual returns, social landlord reporting and scrutiny of housing providers.
The white banner, large black lettering and red angular branding give the photograph visual value for stories needing a clear symbol of regulation rather than a picture of homes or tenants. It may suit features about the Scottish social housing sector, regulatory standards, consumer protection, tenant voice, repairs performance, complaints, homelessness support, housing association governance, council housing services and the role of public regulators in protecting vulnerable service users. The indoor event setting also adds context for housing conferences, professional networks and stakeholder engagement.
Scottish Housing Regulator banner displays its social housing protection message for tenants and hom
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RAJ371 - Europe's largest housing festival and annual conference
Housing 2023 is the must-attend event for local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers, government, housebuilders, and developers, and it brings the sector together to drive forward collectively.
Housing has something for everyone!
Housing, Europe's largest housing festival, will take place on 27 - 29 June 2023 at Manchester Central.
Governance, risk, tenant voice, changing and re-setting business plans, the importance of social care, health and housing integration, professionalism, reputation, the cost of living crisis and quality are just a few of the topics you can expect to see discussed at this year's event.
Join us to share, discuss, debate, learn and improve the lives of the people we house at a time when the industry most needs leadership, support, and collaboration.
Why attend?
Bring your teams and learn, keep abreast of industry trends, and enjoy and engage with quality content and speakers “ plus, not forgetting Housing provides the best opportunities to network and meet your peers.
With a delegate pass, you'll get:
150+ hours of CPD accredited content “ covering the cost of living crisis, building safety, homelessness, housing delivery, affordability, funding, climate change and much more!
Keynote speakers as well as new and diverse voices
Senior government figures and workshops
Unrivalled networking functions from health and wellbeing, charity events and drinks receptions
Collaborative workshops on core themes with peers and sector leaders
Network with your peers in our exclusive delegate only lounge
Priority booking on our study tours
Housing delegate reception Wednesday evening supported by Inside Housing.
Windmill St, Manchester, England, UK, M2 3GX
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RAJ377 - Europe's largest housing festival and annual conference
Housing 2023 is the must-attend event for local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers, government, housebuilders, and developers, and it brings the sector together to drive forward collectively.
Housing has something for everyone!
Housing, Europe's largest housing festival, will take place on 27 - 29 June 2023 at Manchester Central.
Governance, risk, tenant voice, changing and re-setting business plans, the importance of social care, health and housing integration, professionalism, reputation, the cost of living crisis and quality are just a few of the topics you can expect to see discussed at this year's event.
Join us to share, discuss, debate, learn and improve the lives of the people we house at a time when the industry most needs leadership, support, and collaboration.
Why attend?
Bring your teams and learn, keep abreast of industry trends, and enjoy and engage with quality content and speakers “ plus, not forgetting Housing provides the best opportunities to network and meet your peers.
With a delegate pass, you'll get:
150+ hours of CPD accredited content “ covering the cost of living crisis, building safety, homelessness, housing delivery, affordability, funding, climate change and much more!
Keynote speakers as well as new and diverse voices
Senior government figures and workshops
Unrivalled networking functions from health and wellbeing, charity events and drinks receptions
Collaborative workshops on core themes with peers and sector leaders
Network with your peers in our exclusive delegate only lounge
Priority booking on our study tours
Housing delegate reception Wednesday evening supported by Inside Housing.
Windmill St, Manchester, England, UK, M2 3GX
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RAJ37A - Europe's largest housing festival and annual conference
Housing 2023 is the must-attend event for local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers, government, housebuilders, and developers, and it brings the sector together to drive forward collectively.
Housing has something for everyone!
Housing, Europe's largest housing festival, will take place on 27 - 29 June 2023 at Manchester Central.
Governance, risk, tenant voice, changing and re-setting business plans, the importance of social care, health and housing integration, professionalism, reputation, the cost of living crisis and quality are just a few of the topics you can expect to see discussed at this year's event.
Join us to share, discuss, debate, learn and improve the lives of the people we house at a time when the industry most needs leadership, support, and collaboration.
Why attend?
Bring your teams and learn, keep abreast of industry trends, and enjoy and engage with quality content and speakers “ plus, not forgetting Housing provides the best opportunities to network and meet your peers.
With a delegate pass, you'll get:
150+ hours of CPD accredited content “ covering the cost of living crisis, building safety, homelessness, housing delivery, affordability, funding, climate change and much more!
Keynote speakers as well as new and diverse voices
Senior government figures and workshops
Unrivalled networking functions from health and wellbeing, charity events and drinks receptions
Collaborative workshops on core themes with peers and sector leaders
Network with your peers in our exclusive delegate only lounge
Priority booking on our study tours
Housing delegate reception Wednesday evening supported by Inside Housing.
Windmill St, Manchester, England, UK, M2 3GX
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RAJ37C - Europe's largest housing festival and annual conference
Housing 2023 is the must-attend event for local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers, government, housebuilders, and developers, and it brings the sector together to drive forward collectively.
Housing has something for everyone!
Housing, Europe's largest housing festival, will take place on 27 - 29 June 2023 at Manchester Central.
Governance, risk, tenant voice, changing and re-setting business plans, the importance of social care, health and housing integration, professionalism, reputation, the cost of living crisis and quality are just a few of the topics you can expect to see discussed at this year's event.
Join us to share, discuss, debate, learn and improve the lives of the people we house at a time when the industry most needs leadership, support, and collaboration.
Why attend?
Bring your teams and learn, keep abreast of industry trends, and enjoy and engage with quality content and speakers “ plus, not forgetting Housing provides the best opportunities to network and meet your peers.
With a delegate pass, you'll get:
150+ hours of CPD accredited content “ covering the cost of living crisis, building safety, homelessness, housing delivery, affordability, funding, climate change and much more!
Keynote speakers as well as new and diverse voices
Senior government figures and workshops
Unrivalled networking functions from health and wellbeing, charity events and drinks receptions
Collaborative workshops on core themes with peers and sector leaders
Network with your peers in our exclusive delegate only lounge
Priority booking on our study tours
Housing delegate reception Wednesday evening supported by Inside Housing.
Windmill St, Manchester, England, UK, M2 3GX
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NK297R -
United Kingdom
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NED30N -
England and Wales , UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JRG8XN - The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. Opened in 1878, it is a Grade II* listed building, operated by Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited on behalf of Blackpool Council, which purchased the property from Leisure Parcs Ltd as part of a £40 million deal in 2010.
The Winter Gardens has hosted the annual Trades Union Congress, the Conservative Party Conference, Labour Party Conference, and the twice-annual Liberal Democrat Conference. The venue's owners claim that every Prime Minister since World War II has addressed an audience at the venue.
It has also hosted the Blackpool Dance Festival since its inception in 1920, and the World Matchplay darts tournament since 1994. The annual dance competitions Miss Dance of Great Britain and Dance Master UK are hosted there annually.
The Winter Gardens is in Blackpool's town centre, about 250 metres from the sea front. The complex occupies most of its block, a roughly square footprint with sides about 200 metres in length. The two north-facing corners of the block are not taken up by the Gardens buildings themselves, however, but by shops and restaurants. The northwest corner is completely separated by a road serving the stage door of the theatres. The west face also accommodates a few small shops with the same architectural styling as the main building. The complex is bounded by roads on all sides “ Church Street, Leopold Grove, Adelaide Street and Coronation Street
97 Church St, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK, FY1 1HL
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JC40XX -
Station House Bruntwood office block, Stamford New Rd, Altrincham, Trafford, Greater Manchester, Eng
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AEDHTW -
Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K41KW3 -
Glasgow city, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, G3 8LD
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K41M11 - Exhibition Centre railway station, previously called Finnieston (1979“1986) and Stobcross (1894“1959) due to its location in the Stobcross area of the city, is a railway station in Glasgow on the Argyle Line. It serves the OVO Hydro, the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo which are accessible by adjoining footbridge from an island platform. The station suffers badly from congestion at concerts as most of Greater Glasgow can be reached from the station. There is a siding adjacent to Platform 2, that can be used as a turnback siding for trains terminating at Anderston or Glasgow Central Low Level. The line is served by Class 318s and Class 320s. Ticket gates are in operation.
Exhibition Centre (Glasgow) Rail Station , Minerva Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, UK, G3 8
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K41KTK -
Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, G3 8YW
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy P8DCT6 -
The Earl of Doncaster Bennetthorpe Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK, DN2 6AD
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The Earl of Doncaster Bennetthorpe Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK, DN2 6AD
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The Earl of Doncaster Bennetthorpe Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK, DN2 6AD
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DN6N2Y - Manchester Central Convention Complex (commonly known as Manchester Central or GMEX (Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre)) is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England. The building has a distinctive arched roof with a span of 64 metres (210 ft) “ the second-largest railway station roof span in the United Kingdom, and was granted Grade II* listed building status in 1963.
After 89 years as a railway terminus, it closed to passengers in May 1969. It was renovated as an exhibition centre formerly known as the G-Mex Centre in 1982 and was Manchester's primary music concert venue until the construction of the Manchester Arena. After renovation the venue reverted to its former name Manchester Central in 2007.
In 2020, the complex became a temporary field hospital for non-critical coronavirus patients,[8] part of a network of temporary NHS Nightingale Hospitals.
16, Peter Street, Manchester, England, UK, M60 2DS
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DN6N38 - Manchester Central is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England. Designed by Sir John Fowler, the station, the northern terminus for services to London St Pancras, was opened in July 1880 by the Cheshire Lines Committee. The structure has a distinctive arched roof with a 64-metre span - the second-largest roof span in the United Kingdom, and was granted Grade II* listed building status in 1963.
After 89 years as a railway terminus, it closed to passengers in May 1969 as a result of the Beeching cuts and became an abandoned railway station. It was renovated as an exhibition centre formerly known as the G-MEX Centre in 1982.
From 1986 to 1995 it was Manchester's primary music concert venue until the construction of the Manchester Arena. The venue was refitted in 2008 to host conferences, exhibitions and is Manchester's secondary large concert venue.
Gmex, Windmill St, Manchester, England UK M2 3GX
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM1N - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
Pier Head, Liverpool, England, UK L3 1DL
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM6J - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
Pier Head, Liverpool, England, UK L3 1DL
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DCYYP8 - Panorama of the Warrington Wolves Halliwell Jones stadium, venue for the 2013 rugby world cup.
Two games will be played: New Zealand vs Samoa 27/10/2013
Jones Halliwell Rugby stadium, Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 7NE United Kingdom
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Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, England, UK NN12 8TN
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CF7D8T - Dome Club Christmas tree, Edinburgh, Scotland in red, lit by lights
This tree is at the rear of the Dome and can be viewed from Rose Street in Edinburgh. In summer it is an upmarket outdoor eating area
The Dome is a bar, restaurant and conference complex and was originally the long since defunct Commercial Bank of Scotland's HQ. At Christmas the exterior on George Street and the interior are both lavishly decorated. As you enter the building there is a distinct whiff of cinnamon.
Rose street, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy P8DCPF - The Earl of Doncaster Hotel, Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, UK, DN2 6AD works because it is rooted in a named place or object, allowing the scene to carry both literal information and wider social context. The Earl of Doncaster Hotel is a striking inter-war hotel, known for Art Deco character and a scale that reflects Doncaster's historic role as a racing, railway and regional business town. The subject works for travel, hospitality, South Yorkshire heritage, hotel architecture, conferences, town-centre economies and the survival of distinctive independent landmark hotels. With Doncaster, DN2 6AD present in the description, the scene has stronger value for geographically targeted stories rather than only broad national illustration. The combination of doncaster, hotel, bennetthorpe, doncaster, yorkshire makes the subject useful beyond a simple record shot, because it can speak to place, habit and social change.
The Earl of Doncaster Bennetthorpe Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK, DN2 6AD
