About us
The Data Intelligence Network is a welcoming and growing community hosted by award-winning Brighton-based R, Python and Shiny experts, Datacove, with meetups across six UK cities in Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, London, Birmingham, and Portsmouth.
Our events are built around networking, community, and connection, bringing people together to meet peers, share stories, and build meaningful relationships. Alongside this, we provide opportunities to learn through talks, hands-on sessions, and open knowledge sharing in a friendly, inclusive environment. Whether you’re new to data or experienced, there’s always something to discover.
At the heart of our community is the EARL Data Intelligence Conference, our annual event that brings together a global audience. With 200+ attendees across 3 days, expert-led workshops, inspiring talks, and an unforgettable evening social, EARL is where the wider network comes together to learn, collaborate, and celebrate data. Find out more here.
We welcome all technologies and backgrounds, including R, Python, SQL, Rust, BI stacks, modern AI tooling, and beyond. Our focus is on sharing knowledge, solving real-world problems, and supporting each other’s growth in data and analytics. We also encourage non-technical talks, from career journeys to project storytelling.
If you’d like to get involved or explore sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch at [admin@datacove.co.uk](https://datacove.co.uk/contact/) or visit https://datacove.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to The Data Intelligence Network.
Upcoming events
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SQL Basics in Business Reporting - Free Online Workshop
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This event will be brought to you by Datacove. We are a Data and Analytics Consultancy Team based in Brighton, with experience in founding many well-attended R & Python events. Plus, home of the EARL Conference! We work across multiple streams - from marketing and customer analytics, to bespoke dashboards, process automation, and training! :)You can find the rest of our training courses here.
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🗓 Thursday 4th June | 🕑 2pm–3pm | 💻 Online | 🎟 FreeCurious about how businesses actually use data to make decisions?
In this practical, beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how SQL is used in real-world reporting and analytics.What You'll Learn:
- How to retrieve data from a database using SQL
- How to filter and sort results efficiently
- How to calculate totals and averages
- How to break down results by category
- How SQL supports real business reporting and decision-making
By the end of the session, you’ll understand the core building blocks of SQL queries and how they’re applied in reporting, marketing analysis, and operational insights.
Who This is For:
- Complete beginners
- Analysts and aspiring analysts
- Marketers who want to work more confidently with data
- Anyone curious about using SQL in a practical business context
No prior SQL experience is required — just bring your curiosity.
Join us to take your first step toward working more directly and confidently with data.------ Sign-up Details ------
The joining link will become visible to you upon sign-up. We look forward to welcoming you.2 attendees
Past events
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