RECHARGE 2026

About RECHARGE

They say you are who you surround yourself with.

Curated with an intense focus on community, collaboration and debate, RECHARGE welcomes urban innovators at the cutting edge of contemporary hospitality, real estate and living.

RECHARGE is for forward thinking hospitality and real estate leaders with purpose. A unique event that encourages a new way of thinking: if you're happy to challenge the status quo positively and are prepared to look at doing business' differently - it's for you!

RECHARGE promises an intense focus on collaboration and debate, bursting with innovation and 'personality.'

We provide the right network, format and space to elevate your ideas.
We connect the right people to build relationships that truly matter
We empower everybody to make an impact and create the world of tomorrow.
That’s right. Where collaboration inspires innovation

An 'inclusive collective', with only 100 places available.

Forget walking an exhibit hall or sitting through hours of boardroom presentations

Most sessions will be 'short and punchy,' curated in debate, workshop and problem solving formats to help stimulate collective conversation, collaboration, innovation and value creation to help drive your business and the sector forward.

Intimate and personable, Peer-led learning, Unforgettable networking, Collaborative Approach

Why Manchester?

Manchester is the perfect destination for RECHARGE 2025 — the eight edition of this vibrant annual gathering.

As the UK’s fastest-growing city economy outside of London, Manchester is a powerful engine of creativity, innovation and investment. Renowned for its bold spirit and global outlook, Manchester is a magnet for next-generation living concepts, pioneering real estate ventures, and progressive hospitality brands.

From historic mills transformed into stylish co-living spaces, to tech-driven urban developments and sustainability-led hotels, Manchester is a living blueprint of the very ideas RECHARGE celebrates.

It’s a city that thrives on diversity, embraces transformation, and leads the conversation on the future of cities. With its flourishing digital and property sectors, outstanding universities, and globally connected infrastructure, Manchester offers the ideal setting to spark fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and co-create solutions.

In short, Manchester is more than just a location — it’s a mindset.

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At RECHARGE, we gather forward-thinking leaders who are shaping the future of hospitality, real estate, and urban living — and Manchester aligns perfectly with this vision for 2026.

As one of Europe’s most exciting urban transformation stories, Manchester continues to lead in regeneration, innovation, and community-focused development. Its bold and progressive approach to city-making makes it the perfect living case study for the topics RECHARGE tackles — from adaptive reuse and sustainable design to co-living models and digital infrastructure.

Whether exploring cutting-edge developments in Ancoats, vibrant neighbourhood hubs like the Northern Quarter, or the evolving residential and mixed-use spaces popping up across the city, attendees will gain first-hand insight into how Manchester is reinventing the way we live, work, and interact in urban environments.

RECHARGE 2026 will be hosted in a carefully selected space that reflects the event’s values of creativity, connectivity, and collaboration — full venue details coming soon. And, as always, we’ll get out into the city to experience it through the eyes of locals, unlocking valuable insight into its people, projects, and possibilities.

We believe this city provides the perfect backdrop for new connections, meaningful dialogue, and fresh thinking. In a place fuelled by culture and innovation, RECHARGERS leave not only with new ideas — but new friends.

Forget the exhibit halls crammed with standholders or endless hours of boardroom talks.

Hosted by the International Hospitality Media team, RECHARGE 2026 promises short, sharp sessions, many curated as debates, workshops and problem-solving forums to ignite collective conversation, drive innovation, and create real value for your business and the wider sector.

See you in Manchester!

Who Should Attend

Our 2026 event brings a mix of business, creative CEOs and leaders who are fanatically focused on the big-picture issues that are defining the future of hospitality and real estate in Europe. Attendees meet like-minded, driven, creative individuals and push yourself, your business and your ideas to the next level.

Please note: this is a gathering of industry leaders, and there is no option to exhibit at this event. Attendance fee included entrance to all sessions, all off-site tours /activities and all food and beverage offered. Dress code: smart casual - no suits are required.

Click the link below to download a professionally crafted justification letter to help secure approval for attending RECHARGE 2025. This letter outlines key event benefits, including learning opportunities, business growth potential, and professional development advantages.

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