April Birmingham Digital & DevOps Meetup

Tech Meetup: April Edition – AI, Policy As Code, and Nanotech! 🚀

After a fantastic start to 2026, we’re back for our second event of the year on April 23rd.

Join us for an evening of topical tech talks, networking, and pizza.

📅 The Agenda: April 23rd

• 17:30 – Doors Open: Welcome drinks & networking
• 18:00 – Doors Close & Kick-off
• 18:00 – 18:30 – Talk 1: The Impact of AI on Application Risk – Aurelien Svevi
• 18:35 – 19:05 – Talk 2: Introducing Policy as Code – Jess Sainz
• 19:05 – 19:20 – Pizza & Networking Break 🍕
• 19:20 – 19:50 – Talk 3: Small is Better – and Gold is King – Jessa Millen
• 19:50 – 20:00 – Final drinks & wrap-up

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🎤 Overview of this months speakers:

The Impact of AI on Application Risk (Aurelien Svevi, Contrast Security)
AI is fundamentally changing how software is built and deployed. Aurelien explores the shift from trying to prevent every single vulnerability to effectively managing risk within live software in an AI-driven world.

Introducing Policy as Code (Jess Sainz, Capgemini)
Stop misconfigurations before they reach production. Jess introduces the world of Policy as Code, focusing on how engineers can codify guardrails and automate checks to build safer, more resilient environments and systems.

Small is Better – and Gold is King (Jessa Millen, Al-Chemia)
How do we build the future? By going small. Using advanced Machine Learning to create gold nanoparticles, Jessa discusses applications ranging from quantum chip semiconductors to high-precision drug delivery within the human body.

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💡 Why Join Us?

• Expert Speakers: Real-world insights from industry professionals.
• High-Level Networking: Connect with the best tech community in the city.
• Fuel Provided: Pizza, drinks, and great vibes included.
• All Are Welcome: Our community is for everyone. Whether you’re an industry vet or starting your journey in tech, come along and be part of the conversation!

Thinking of speaking? We still have slots for our final two events of the year! Grab an organiser on the night to chat about your idea.

Secure your spot and join us on April 23rd!