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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Brighton Data Intelligence Network | Meetup | May 2026
Platf9rm, Floor 5, Tower Point, 44 North Rd,, Brighton, GBWelcome, Brighton Data Intelligence Network!
Brighton Data Intelligence Network is a community-based networking event bringing people together to meet peers, share stories, and build meaningful relationships around data intelligence.
Hosted by Datacove, award-winning Brighton-based R, Python and Shiny experts, these events also offer inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and open knowledge sharing, all in a friendly, inclusive environment. Whether you’re just starting out in data or a seasoned expert, there’s always something new to discover, spark your curiosity, and take back to the office.
We run four events each year in Bristol, offering fresh insights, lively discussions, and opportunities to connect with the wider Data Intelligence Network, anchored by the EARL Data Intelligence Conference, our flagship event held in Brighton each October.
The events are supported by Silicon Brighton, Barclays Eagle Labs and Plat9rm Brighton.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved as a speaker, contact us at [admin@datacove.co.uk](https://datacove.co.uk/contact/) or visit https://datacove.co.uk
--- Talk Information ---
We will be joined by Craig West, a freelancer and self-proclaimed Pythonista.
From an AI Agent in HTML to our own Coding/EA Agent: Breaking down AI agents in a way that’s easy to understand.
In this session, he’ll cover:
- Demystifying AI Agents and building a basic Coding/Executive Assistant Agent using HTML and API requests
- Exploring Tool Calling, Context Augmentation, Memory, and applying these principles to real-world examples
- Demonstrating full data intelligence on a Kaggle dataset, with slides and code available for experimentation afterwards.
--- Schedule & Refreshments ---
Now, refreshments! Drinks and nibbles will be served from 6pm. Talks will commence at 6:30pm/6:45pm and the event will conclude at 8pm. The conversation will continue after the event at a local pub.
--- Sponsorship Information ---
Our event relies heavily on sponsorship from companies that attend. Please contact the organisers or [admin@datacove.co.uk](https://datacove.co.uk/) to get involved.
--- Arrival Instructions ---
Please arrive at Towerpoint and press 21 on the intercom. We will buzz you in.
What3Words: wider.bind.crush
--- Registration Etiquette ---
At our meetups, the event is sometimes capped by the space. We’re committed to keeping these events accessible for everyone, but to make that possible, we need your help. Please ensure your registration is kept up to date. If your plans change, simply update your RSVP to reflect your availability. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please feel free to spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all again!
13 attendees
SQL Basics in Business Reporting - Free Online Workshop
·OnlineOnlineWelcome, Brighton Data Intelligence Network
This event will be brought to you by Datacove, award-winning Brighton-based R, Python and Shiny experts.
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 Data Intelligence 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.
--- The SQL Workshop ---
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.
6 attendees![EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/a/9/4/highres_532715476.jpeg)
EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, BN1 2GR, Brighton, GBThe meetup of all meetups is back!
🎟️ Buy your tickets here: https://ticketpass.org/event/ESVWOM/evolve-26-27
50% discount code for the Brighton Py community: BRIGHTONPY
* (Please note, clicking "Attend" via Meetup does not confirm your attendance – you need to buy your ticket via the TicketPass link above)
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EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow is a one-day event in Brighton that brings together the brightest minds in technology, business, and education.
Join us for a day of discovery, connect with top employers, explore ground-breaking technologies, and learn how tech can transform industries and enrich lives.
Exhibitions
Explore the future of tech at our innovation showcase. Dive into cutting-edge solutions as companies reveal their latest tech breakthroughs, inspiring ideas, and career opportunities.Keynotes & Panels
Keynotes from tech's leading minds. Hear from industry trailblazers and thought leaders as they explore the future of technology, social impact, and business transformation.Meetup sessions that drive innovation
Join passionate developers, data scientists, and designers for interactive sessions on the latest trends in tech, from AI to UX and everything in between.Workshops
Skill up, innovate, and excel: hands-on workshops. Gain practical expertise in coding, cybersecurity, and product design, or polish your career skills with focused workshops led by industry pros.Hackathon
Hack the future: Real-time innovation in our coding challenge. Compete to solve real-world problems with code and creativity in an exciting hackathon, with rewards for the best teams and ideas.Get your EVOLVE [26] ticket today!
- Get 50% off the ticket price via the Brighton Py community by using this discount code: BRIGHTONPY
- Get your ticket here: https://ticketpass.org/event/ESVWOM/evolve-26-27
Find out more about EVOLVE on the official website: *evolve.siliconbrighton.com
1 attendee
BrightonPy: Data Intelligence Network | Jul 2026
Platf9rm, Floor 5, Tower Point, 44 North Rd,, Brighton, GBWelcome, Brighton Data Intelligence Network!
Brighton Data Intelligence Network is a community-based networking event bringing people together to meet peers, share stories, and build meaningful relationships around data intelligence.
Hosted by Datacove, award-winning Brighton-based R, Python and Shiny experts, these events also offer inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and open knowledge sharing, all in a friendly, inclusive environment. Whether you’re just starting out in data or a seasoned expert, there’s always something new to discover, spark your curiosity, and take back to the office.
We run four events each year in Bristol, offering fresh insights, lively discussions, and opportunities to connect with the wider Data Intelligence Network, anchored by the EARL Data Intelligence Conference, our flagship event held in Brighton each October.
The events are supported by Silicon Brighton, Barclays Eagle Labs and Plat9rm Brighton.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved as a speaker, contact us at [admin@datacove.co.uk](https://datacove.co.uk/contact/) or visit https://datacove.co.uk
--- Talk Information ---
We will be joined by Lauren Stoney, Mental Strength Trainer and Mindset Coach at Lauren Stoney Coaching Ltd.
More information about her session will be coming soon.
--- Schedule & Refreshments ---
Now, refreshments! Drinks and nibbles will be served from 6pm. Talks will commence at 6:30pm/6:45pm and the event will conclude at 8pm. The conversation will continue after the event at a local pub.
--- Sponsorship Information ---
Our event relies heavily on sponsorship from companies that attend. Please contact the organisers or [admin@datacove.co.uk](https://datacove.co.uk/) to get involved.
--- Arrival Instructions ---
Please arrive at Towerpoint and press 21 on the intercom. We will buzz you in.
What3Words: wider.bind.crush
--- Registration Etiquette ---
At our meetups, the event is sometimes capped by the space. We’re committed to keeping these events accessible for everyone, but to make that possible, we need your help. Please ensure your registration is kept up to date. If your plans change, simply update your RSVP to reflect your availability. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please feel free to spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all again!
3 attendees
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