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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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 ---
The Future of Marketing Measurement Isn't Better Attribution. It's Less Attribution.
Abbie Brookes, Data Scientist at DatacoveFor years, marketers have debated which attribution model is "right" - first-click, last-click, multi-touch, or data-driven. Attribution is inherently biased, rewarding channels based on where they appear in a customer journey rather than their true business impact. Marketing Mix Models (MMMs) doesn't solve this by providing a better attribution framework - they solve it by changing the perspective entirely. As privacy changes and customer journeys become increasingly complex, the future of measurement may not be better attribution, but less attribution altogether.
Using LLMs to Bootstrap Interactive Company Classifiers at scale
Alastair James, SaaS CTO at GoodFitAt GoodFit, we developed a hybrid classification platform that uses LLMs to bootstrap training data, human-in-the-loop workflows to validate and improve predictions, and traditional machine learning models to provide scalable, high-quality company classification across the web.
Al is an experienced SaaS CTO with a PhD in statistical computer science and machine learning, Al has worked across startups and scale-ups building data-driven products, teams and platforms, with a particular interest in applying statistical machine learning, predictive modelling and large-scale data processing to real-world business challenges.
--- 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](mailto: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!
10 attendees
Brighton Py & Brighton R | Meetup | Sept 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 ---
Want to share your knowledge?
- Talk about an impactful project you've worked on at your company.
- Reflect on an exciting or unexpected moment while learning about data.
- Share a small personal project you're proud of.
- Dive into a unique challenge you tackled with a data tool and the lessons you learned.
Get in touch to speak at one of this year's meetup events
[[admin@datacove.co.uk](mailto:admin@datacove.co.uk)](mailto:admin@datacove.co.uk)--- 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!
4 attendees
Brighton Py & Brighton R | Meetup | Nov 2026
Platf9rm, Floor 5, Tower Point, 44 North Rd,, Brighton, GB------ Welcome, Brighton Py Users! ------
We’re a friendly community of local Python users who meet regularly to share experiences and inspiration from working in the Python environment. Our meetups feature informal talks, with conversations continuing in the bar afterwards. We welcome all skill levels—whether you’re curious, learning, or highly experienced.
As before, the event will be brought to you by Datacove. We are a Data and Analytics Consultancy Team based in Brighton, working across Customer Analytics, Shiny and Reporting, Marketing Analytics and Process Automation.
As always, we are supported by Silicon Brighton.
------ Talk Information ------
Want to share your knowledge?
- Talk about an impactful project you've worked on at your company.
- Reflect on an exciting or unexpected moment while learning about data.
- Share a small personal project you're proud of.
- Dive into a unique challenge you tackled with a data tool and the lessons you learned.
Get in touch to speak at one of this year's meetup events
[[admin@datacove.co.uk](mailto:admin@datacove.co.uk)](mailto:admin@datacove.co.uk)------ General Information ------
Now, refreshments! Drinks and pizza will be served from 6pm. Talks will commence at 6:30pm/6:45pm and the event will conclude at 8:00pm.
The conversation will continue after the event at a local pub – obviously!Please feel free to register guests and spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all again!
4 attendees
Past events
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