Real Talk Studio Triumphs as Winner of the Trailblazing Tech Award 2025
Manchester, UK — In a standout moment at the Trailblazing Tech Conference (TT 25), held on Friday, 20 June 2025 at Manchester Central Convention Complex, Real Talk Studio emerged as the winner of the prestigious Trailblazing Tech Award 2025. This accolade crowns the company as a beacon of innovation at the intersection of AI and human communication. (pro-manchester.co.uk, pro-manchestertechconference.com)
The Competition and the Award
The Trailblazing Tech Award is a highlight of TT 25, Manchester’s premier gathering of innovators, leaders, and disruptors across tech and business sectors. Held annually by pro-manchester, the event features live demos, keynote sessions, and awards presentations aimed at celebrating regional technological excellence.
During the event, three finalists presented live demos before an assembled audience of judges and attendees:
- Aspire Ultrasound Consultancy Services, revolutionizing veterinary ultrasound training.
- Powdr, a SaaS platform redefining strategic financial forecasting.
- Real Talk Studio, transforming training through immersive AI-powered conversational simulations.
After the presentations, Real Talk Studio was declared the winner, setting a new standard in AI-driven learning experiences.
What Makes Real Talk Studio Stand Out
Real Talk Studio isn’t just another ed-tech platform. It’s where AI meets the art of conversation:
- Offers immersive, interactive experiences allowing learners to practice real-world conversations with realistic, AI-driven avatars.
- Enables trainers to customize and brand their own “studios”, seamlessly incorporating them into existing training programs.
- Focuses on ingraining communication skills—not just teaching them—by offering psychologically safe, roleplaying environments.
Its approach stands out from passive learning models by providing active rehearsal opportunities that build confidence, fluency, and adaptability in communication.
Founder’s Perspective
Speaking after the win, Toby Sinclair, founder of Real Talk Studio, said:
“This award means so much to us because it recognises the heart of what we’re building: helping people find their voice in the conversations that matter most. We’ve seen firsthand how AI roleplay can give someone the courage to have that difficult talk with a manager, a client, or a colleague — and transform their working life. To have that impact acknowledged on a stage like this is a huge milestone.”
Why This Win Matters
This win signals pro-manchester’s recognition of how conversational AI can enhance leadership, coaching, and workplace training. In a conference packed with forward-thinking applications—from AI ethics to tech-for-good—the award underscores the value of solutions that are practical, human-centred, and impactful.
Looking Ahead
With this momentum, Real Talk Studio is poised to expand its reach—potentially integrating its AI roleplay platform into corporate training frameworks, leadership development programs, and customer-facing teams. This recognition will undoubtedly help elevate its credibility, attract partnerships, and secure deeper engagement with organizations seeking transformative learning technologies.
About Trailblazing Tech 2025
TT 25, held on 20 June 2025, spanned a full day of keynotes, panel discussions, and innovation showcases. Topics ranged from “Manchester’s Tech Momentum” to “The Robot Revolution” and “Tech for Good,” culminating in live award demos and winner announcements.
