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The DSF, founded in 2016, is a diverse community that prides itself on its free knowledge sharing, educational events and festival vibes. Sharing our knowledge of tech from an open source perspective is the only way we can really evolve our bigger ideas. To inspire people to use data for good and connect the community and companies together to better humanity.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Globality vs Locality: Capturing Information at Different Scales in Retail GraphLink visible for attendees
Welcome to DSF Sandbox Sessions!
Top tech talks and masterclasses from the best in the industry. Every month, and completely free. The catch? There isn’t one. Just a monthly dose of epic content to power up your data passion!
Event details
📆 Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm BST
💡 Topic: Globality vs Locality: Capturing Information at Different Scales in Retail Graph Networks
🗣️ Speakers: Greg Kantor from dunnhumbyIn today’s dynamic world of retail data science, uncovering patterns in transactional data is key to understanding customer behaviour. Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) are emerging as a game-changing approach—offering a fresh lens to model the intricate web of relationships hidden in this data. But while the potential is immense, capturing rich, meaningful information at scale remains a major hurdle.
In this talk, we’ll take you on a journey through how GNNs interpret transactional data differently from traditional methods—revealing a compelling interplay between local patterns and global structures within graph networks. We’ll explore how these multi-scale insights can enrich our models, helping us better reflect the underlying complexity of retail behaviour—and perhaps even reach beyond it.
Registering for the event: Click the 'Sign up here!' button on the specific event page following the link below. Once you have completed the registration form, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar. You will also receive a reminder link one week, one day and one hour prior to the event.
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- DSF Career Day - Wednesday 17th SeptemberCodeNode, London
📚 Welcome to DSF Career Day 2025 📚
Click the link below to get your ticket 👇
Click here!!!Join us on Wednesday 17th September 2025, for our first ever DSF Career Day, at our London home CodeNode, for one day only! 🌟
Tickets are open now, so make sure to get yours. All who get their tickets will get to attend this event for free 🎟️
This is a brand new, free, in-person event designed to connect aspiring professionals with inclusive employers, practical insights, and real opportunities. Whether you are stepping into your first role, pivoting into tech, returning to work after a career break, or exploring something completely new, this day is built for you!
Come along to get direct access to 30+ inclusive companies hiring right now, sit in inspiring panel discussions from industry experts in a community-led, drop-in space where networking is always encouraged.
We believe everyone deserves access to opportunity, community, and a sense of belonging in the workplace. DSF Career Day is all about opening doors, sparking confidence, and helping you thrive, no matter where you are on your career journey!
⏰ Event time: 12:00 PM - 18:00 PM
📍Venue address: CodeNode, 10 South Pl, London, EC2M 7EB
🚊Nearest tube station: Moorgate or Liverpool Street
You can find out all about the panel discussions here.
Please note this event will not be streamed, so please ensure you get your ticket to watch these sessions live.
PLEASE NOTE: CLICKING ATTENDING ON MEETUP DOES NOT GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THIS EVENT. PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK ABOVE OR BELOW TO REGISTER FOR TICKETS.
Event details:
🎟️ Please bring your ticket (a paper copy or on your phone) to the event to check in with your QR code. Tickets are non-transferable.
☕️ There is no breakfast or lunch at the venue; however, there is tea, coffee, and water provided throughout the day. Soft drinks and alcohol can be purchased from SpaceBar at CodeNode.
⌚️ Doors will open at 12 PM sharp and attendee registration will begin at this time on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Panel discussions will begin at 12:30 PM.
🤝 There will be networking at the Spacebar from 17:00 - 18:00 PM so come and say hello!
FAQ will be live in July 2025. Please take some time to review this ahead of the event.
We can't wait to see you back in person! 👋
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- Tech Transformed: AI Workforce Masterclass 2025–2030CodeNode, London
PLEASE NOTE: Clicking 'attend' does not register you for the event. You will need to register for the event on the link provided below to receive a QR code ticket via email. If you do not have a QR code, you will not be able to attend the event.
Sign up here!Unpacking the next era of AI, tech careers, and the human impact of innovation.
The AI revolution isn’t coming — it’s already here. Over the next five years, we’ll see a seismic shift in how we work, what we value, and where technology takes us. Are you ready?
Join us for Tech Transformed: AI Workforce Masterclass 2025–2030 — a high-energy, high-impact panel featuring five of London’s most visionary tech leaders. This is your front-row seat to the future of work, innovation, and the human experience in an AI-driven world.
Whether you’re building products, managing people, writing code, or leading strategy — this masterclass will give you the foresight to futureproof your career, your team, and your thinking.
What We’ll Explore
AI Trends That Matter: From generative breakthroughs to autonomous systems — what’s hype and what’s real?
The Future of Work: What roles are emerging? What skills will dominate? Who’s being left behind?
Workforce Transformation: How organisations must adapt to thrive in a machine-augmented age
Society at a Tipping Point: Inequality, ethics, trust, and the responsibility of tech leaders
Opportunities Ahead: Where the smartest minds in tech are investing their time, energy, and imaginationWhat You’ll Take Away
✅ A cheat sheet on the top 5 AI trends that will define the next decade
✅ Insights from industry insiders shaping the future right now
✅ Clarity on the skills, tools, and mindsets needed to thrive in tomorrow’s workplace
✅ Connection to a community of future-focused professionals
✅ The confidence to be not just ready, but aheadWho Should Attend
Tech professionals, students, startup leaders, data scientists, engineers, people and culture teams, product innovators, futurists, and anyone asking: “What’s next?”The Format
Expert Panel – No fluff. Just powerful, practical, future-forward insight
❓ Live Q&A – Ask the questions everyone else is afraid to
Networking – Meet other brilliant humans building the futureSchedule:
6:00 PM – Doors open
6:25 PM – Intro by our event host, David Loughlan
6:30 PM – Expert Panel
7:30 PM – Q and A
8:00 PM – Networking until venue closes at 8:30PMPLEASE NOTE: Clicking 'attend' does not register you for the event. You will need to register for the event on the link provided below to receive a QR code ticket via email. If you do not have a QR code, you will not be able to attend the event.
This event is part of our DSF Career Day. If you would like to also come along to the Career Fair and Industry talks also on Sept 17th please use the link below. This event runs from 12 noon until 6PM.
DSF Career Day 2025: Hiring the Next Wave of Tech Talent
Ready to kickstart or elevate your tech journey? Join us for DSF Career Day 2025, a free, high-energy event designed for students, recent grads, career changers, and early-career professionals exploring opportunities in tech and data. Meet 30+ hiring companies, connect with industry experts, and discover roles, courses, and career paths you might never have considered. From hands-on career talks to real advice from recruiters, this is your chance to network, learn, and take that next bold step. Whether you’re curious, committed, or somewhere in between — this is where your future in tech begins.