BrightonPy: Data Intelligence Network | Jul 2026

Welcome, 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](mailto: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 Datacove

For 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 GoodFit

At 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 "mailto: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.

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--- 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!