What can you expect?
Powered by International Hospitality Media, RECHARGE is proud to offer the hospitality and real estate community something genuinely different from a typical conference experience.
And with RECHARGE 2026 in Manchester, we’re turning up the energy once again.
Forget long PowerPoint marathons in stuffy rooms — we value your time, input and energy, and we’ve designed a 2-day experience that’s all about learning, networking, and immersing yourself in the host city.
Day One: Discover the City
We’ll kick off RECHARGE 2026 by getting out into Manchester.
Day One is all about orienting ourselves with the city — unlocking its personality, exploring its neighbourhoods, and diving into its cultural and creative energy. We're currently working on curating a select number of site visits and local experiences to showcase Manchester's transformation and innovation in hospitality, living, and placemaking.
Whether it's architectural gems, cutting-edge developments, or social spaces redefining how people connect — we'll reveal more soon.
And of course, we’ll finish the day with a signature RECHARGE nightcap and networking get-together at one of Manchester’s buzzing local venues. Think drinks, informal chats, and great vibes with fellow RECHARGERS.
Day Two: High-impact sessions
Day Two begins with your choice of a morning yoga session or a 5km city run, a refreshing way to connect and recharge.
Then it’s time to dive into the core content of the event: short, sharp sessions designed to stimulate thinking and action. No lectures here — you’ll experience Pecha Kucha-style talks (20 seconds per slide), roundtables, debates and problem-solving workshops that invite you to engage, share, and co-create.
With plenty of natural networking touchpoints built into the day — including our informal happy hour drinks — RECHARGE 2026 is all about making meaningful connections that last beyond the event.
Tips to Maximise Your Experience
Check the schedule regularly in the lead-up — it’s a fast-moving event!
Explore who else is attending and set up informal chats in advance.
Follow #IHMRECHARGE for real-time updates, news, and behind-the-scenes access.
Research the hosts and speakers — LinkedIn is your friend.
Wear comfy shoes — you'll be on your feet and on the move.
Bring business cards (or digital contact info) — this is high-touch networking.
Keep an eye out for RECHARGE competitions, activations and giveaways!
Make it a Manchester weekend
If you’re arriving early, make the most of the weekend.
Start your Saturday wandering through the industrial-chic streets of Ancoats, grab a flat white in the Northern Quarter, or explore Manchester’s renowned music, arts, and cultural scene. Fancy venturing further? The Peak District is less than an hour away.
Come Monday, you’ll be fully immersed and ready to go — inspired by the city and surrounded by people who are just as passionate about reimagining urban living.
RECHARGE 2026 in Manchester — see you there.
