PEAK4 Future Human Series
A growing movement where sport, culture, business and wellbeing collide.
An unforgettable PEAK4 experience
Step inside an elevated PEAK4 night where world class football, an electric atmosphere and exclusive access came together in unforgettable style. Our first Future Human event saw guests watch England take on Croatia at a live World Cup screening set within one of Manchester's most glamorous and iconic venues, surrounded by an invite only audience and surprise moments throughout the evening.
This inaugural edition of the PEAK4 Future Human Series brought together elite figures from sport, culture, business and wellbeing for an immersive, high energy experience designed to inspire, connect and celebrate performance at the highest level. It set the tone for what Future Human is all about, showcasing how powerful it can be when world class environments, meaningful conversations and a shared commitment to human performance collide.
Sponsors
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Silver & Bronze
What we delivered
England vs Croatia on the big screen
Live entertainment throughout the night
Premium hospitality and drinks
Curated PEAK4 audience and atmosphere
Special guest moments and insider conversations
Surprise experiences you won’t see anywhere else
Special guests and speakers
An extraordinary lineup of voices from sport, culture and performance made the night truly unforgettable.
Mike Phelan
England international and Premier League‑winning coach, former Manchester United assistant manager
Tanya Arnold
joined the evening as a special guest, adding her own dynamic presence to the night.
Stephen Gray
Football freestyler and performance artist, brought jaw-dropping skill to the floor throughout the night.
Jonathan Jeremiah
Acclaimed British soul artist known for his song Happiness, performed live and set the tone for an evening that blended culture, energy and connection.
Kay Dyson, aka Miss Magic
Delivereing close-up magic and unforgettable moments for guests.
Connecting with purpose
This event proudly supported Forest of Impact, one of PEAK4’s community partners and an industry‑led social enterprise creating opportunities and positive change by establishing commercial tree nurseries in prisons.
A dedicated portion of the evening focused on fundraising and awareness to support this programme, bringing purpose to the celebration.
Guest experiences
Cracking night, well done putting it all together.
Tanya Arnold
Freelance Sports Presenter / Reporter
Delighted to have been a part of the PEAK4 team who delivered this incredible event and what a way to kick off England's World Cup campaign.
Joe Casserley
Compere / Host MC at Manchester United
Awesome job guys!
John Farnworth
Video Creator with over 4 Million Followers
Great night and great to catch up with everyone there. Thanks PEAK4, looking forward to the next one!
James Lawton
Director at Caecillian
Fantastic event, well done to the whole PEAK4 team.
Paul Walsh
Director | Eng Tech MIGEM
Brilliant event! Well done to everyone involved who made it happen.
Phil Hendrick
Head of Operational Delivery North West
Fantastic event. Thank you.
Mark Hagan
Director at Compare Your Funding
Great event! Pleasure to have been involved.
Stephen Gray
Professional Football Freestyler
Great evening.
David Bond
Human Resources Director at Network Plus
Fantastic event.
Pat Mulhern
Managing Director at PMCE LTD
Brilliant event! Huge thank you to everyone involved in making it happen.
Lydia Hughes
Business Graduate at Cadent Gas
Great setting and atmosphere to watch the game, thanks PEAK4.
David Purcell
Chief Financial Officer at JN Civils
Really enjoyable evening reconnecting and meeting new people. Congrats to the whole PEAK4 team for hosting the event and raising money for Forests With Impact.
Rob Hallewell
Chief Operating Officer at ABS Commercial Solutions
A fantastic evening. Thank you to everyone involved who made it such a success.
Lucy S.
Head of Work Management
Brilliant night. Great to catch up with everyone.
Chris Wood
Director at Caecillian Ltd
Brilliant night! Thank you to the PEAK4 team, such a great event.
Skewb Ltd
Official Partner
So happy the cocktails could be enjoyed!
Letterbox Cocktails
Official Partner
Congratulations on what looked like a brilliant event. Great post!
Paul Rodgers
Managing Director
Great event!
Daryll Smith
Contract Director
Great evening all round.
Kevin Cooke
Service Delivery Manager
Great event, PEAK4.
Carl Price
Managing Director
Looks like a great event, well done PEAK4.
Amanda Jones
Safeguarding & Community Partnership Lead
Superb event!
Kevin Flynn CEng MIMechE
Framework Manager at Network Plus
PEAK4 excellent initiative.
Pathikrit Sarkar
FAST Sports and Management
Fantastic event! Thank you to Gary Marsden and the PEAK4 team.
Melissa Tumini
Well done on pulling a great night together. The atmosphere was ace. Great way to socialise, gave everyone a connection.
Nick Jerman
Sponsors and partners
PLATINUM SPONSOR
The Utilities Industry has spent millions on enterprise systems and data infrastructure. But much of the expertise that drives their highest-value decisions still lives in people, manual processes, and workarounds. That's where the biggest gains in productivity and performance are waiting. AI should be closing this gap. It isn't.
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PLATINUM SPONSOR
Over the past 13 years, we’ve built strong experience across London, completing projects consistently and to a high standard. This reflects not only our technical capability, but also our practical, hands-on approach and commitment to doing things properly.
GOLD SPONSOR
Skewb delivers transformation outcomes for organisations across the water, gas, power and wider infrastructure sectors by combining deep operational expertise with advanced digital innovation. Working at the heart of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, Skewb supports regulated utilities operating under intense regulatory, financial and operational pressure to deliver more reliable, efficient and sustainable services for customers and the environment.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Warwick, Skewb is a diverse, fast‑growing digital solutions partner that has stepped confidently into the AI era, embedding intelligence across its product suite to drive smarter decision‑making and performance improvement. Through a mix of specialist digital products, large‑scale transformation programmes and business change delivery, Skewb helps clients exceed regulatory commitments, strengthen compliance and embed efficiency across complex utility networks.
With more than 2,500 person‑years of sector‑specific experience across its team, Skewb brings a unique blend of practical delivery knowledge, technology capability and objectivity. Its work spans digital transformation, operational optimisation, change management and ESG‑aligned value creation, reducing manual processes, improving control of regulatory obligations and enabling utilities to unlock tangible efficiencies.
Ultimately, Skewb exists to help critical infrastructure providers make better decisions, move faster and deliver lasting value for customers and the environment.
GOLD SPONSOR
"UIS Tooling & Technologies is a UK-based innovation company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of advanced tooling and technology for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
We create practical solutions that address real challenges faced by teams working in demanding on-site environments. Combining engineering expertise with deep industry understanding, our products are designed to improve safety, increase efficiency and support essential infrastructure operations.
From specialist pipe handling equipment to intelligent monitoring and safety technologies, UIS continues to develop reliable, field-proven solutions for the gas, water and infrastructure sectors across the UK and beyond."
GOLD SPONSOR
Forefront Utilities is a leading gas infrastructure specialist, accredited by Achilles UVDB, Constructionline Gold, and GIRS, and now part of the Ferns Group since 2018.
GOLD SPONSOR
Operating at the heart of the UK’s power, water and gas networks, Network Plus plays a key role in delivering and maintaining critical infrastructure that enables communities and economies to thrive.
GOLD SPONSOR
JN Civils is a nationwide civil engineering and utilities specialist delivering reliable, high quality infrastructure services across the UK.
With expertise spanning utilities installation, gas, water and electric connections, traffic management, reinstatement and horizontal directional drilling, the company supports industrial, commercial and public sector projects of all sizes.
Their experienced team is known for safe working practices, clear communication, and efficient project delivery. JN Civils takes a practical, solutions focused approach, helping clients complete essential infrastructure works with minimal disruption. Through continued investment in people and technology, they remain committed to providing dependable, professional services that keep vital networks running smoothly
SILVER SPONSOR
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, delivering critical infrastructure to communities across the UK. Operating across key sectors including water, energy, power, telecoms and property services, the business provides innovative solutions to complex challenges through both Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure divisions.
BRONZE SPONSOR
KLT Utilities has been leading the utilities engineering market for more than twenty years. Their innovative-but-simple goal to ‘be safer, work smarter’ led to new service levels being achieved and places them at the forefront of multi-utility construction.
Today, they are widely acknowledged as the leading and largest multi-utility contractor in southern England.
KLT's reputation is built on the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of quality utility works – always on time and always on budget.
At KLT Utilities, client partnerships form the backbone of their business. Their customers know they can expect quality, cost-effective services from them – which is why they work with KLT again and again.
Their goal today is the same as it has always been: to be the contractor of choice for utility delivery networks.
BRONZE SPONSOR
As a family business, people are at the heart of what we do. We take care in building a team that shares our values, and we support them throughout their careers with us. This creates a positive, collaborative culture where everyone takes pride in their work and contributes to successful outcomes for our clients and partners.
MUL is a family-run business, founded by Jerry and Christy, who together bring over 65 years of experience in the gas utilities industry. From the beginning, we’ve focused on delivering reliable, high-quality work across a range of utility projects, often in challenging environments.
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FAQs
How do I attend?
Register your interest - this is an invitation‑led event with limited capacity.
Is this a ticketed event?
Details will be shared with confirmed attendees following registration.
When should I arrive?
Doors open at 5:00pm. The match kicks off at 9:00pm.
What’s included?
Premium hospitality, entertainment, guest moments and the live screening experience.
Can I bring a plus one?
Requests can be made via registration - subject to availability.
Where is the venue?
Manchester Hall, Manchester (M3 3BT).
Is there a dress code?
Smart with personality - bring style, not stiffness.
I’m a brand/partner, how do I get involved?
Use the sponsorship button and we’ll share partnership options.