Manchester Tech Festival Equipment Hire | Expo Hire

Equipment Hire for Manchester Tech Festival

Manchester Tech Festival is one of the North of England's most significant technology events, bringing together digital businesses, startups, investors, and enterprise technology buyers across a week-long programme at venues across Manchester city centre, with Manchester Central as the central hub. Exhibitors include SaaS vendors, digital agencies, fintech businesses, and tech education providers.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
• Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
• No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
• The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
• The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Our EventPro® furniture range suits the contemporary, forward-looking aesthetic of a technology festival. The same inventory trusted by major institutions and broadcasters is available for your Manchester Tech Festival stand or exhibition space.

Stand and Exhibition Furniture

Technology exhibitors at Manchester Tech Festival need furniture that projects confidence without looking like a traditional trade show. Our chair hire range includes contemporary upholstered options suited to the tech sector aesthetic. The Cross Back chair in oak works well for a modern, informal look. For meeting zones, a sofa and coffee table creates an approachable space for investor meetings and buyer discussions.

Poseur tables at the stand frontage encourage passerby engagement. Pair with bar stools for extended conversations about products, funding rounds, or partnership opportunities.

Demo and Meeting Tables

Our table hire range provides clean surfaces for laptop demonstrations and product walk-throughs. A meeting table configuration creates a structured environment for investor presentations or client briefings within the stand footprint.

Catering and Networking

Tech festival events run from morning keynotes through to evening networking receptions. Our coffee machine hire covers daytime hospitality. For evening drinks, our wine glass hire and champagne flute hire cover sponsored receptions and launch events. Our Send It Back Dirty policy applies to all glassware and crockery.

Delivery to Manchester Central

Expo Hire covers Manchester Central event hire and wider conference and exhibition hire across England and Wales.

We deliver to your stand number during the build-up window. An SMS with arrival estimate and live tracking goes out on delivery morning. Delivery from £40 ex-VAT. Order online, no deposit. Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do you hire for Manchester Tech Festival?

Expo Hire supplies furniture, catering equipment, linen, glassware, crockery and cutlery for Manchester Tech Festival across England and Wales. Browse the full catalogue at expohire.com or call 0800 910 1100 for help with your order.

How far in advance should I book equipment for Manchester Tech Festival?

For busy weekend dates, booking 4–6 weeks ahead is advisable. Midweek dates are usually available with 1–2 weeks' notice. Use the live stock checker on each product page to confirm availability for your specific date.

Do you deliver Manchester Tech Festival hire equipment on Sundays?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers and collects 7 days a week including Sundays and Bank Holidays. Morning and afternoon delivery windows are available every day of the year.

Is there a minimum order for Manchester Tech Festival hire?

The minimum order value is £50 ex-VAT excluding carriage. There is no minimum quantity per item.