April Meetup: The Tech Career & Community Hub

Join us for our April monthly meetup! This month, we are doing things a bit differently. We are merging our standard monthly social with a high-impact Career & Mentorship Clinic in partnership with ORU.

Whether you’re here to sharpen your professional brand or simply want to hang out with fellow developers, it’s all happening under one roof!

🗓️ Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Fanshawe College, Collaboration Space (F2063, F2067)

Cost: Free!

✨ What’s Happening?
We have a packed agenda designed to help you grow your career and your network at the same time:

Stand Out in Tech (GDG London x ORU): Get expert eyes on your professional presence. We’ll be doing Live LinkedIn Reviews and profile teardowns to help you get noticed by recruiters.

Mentorship Panel: Engage with experts in Data Engineering, Analytics, and Product Management. Bring your toughest career questions!

Open Networking: The "Meetup" side of the event is in full swing throughout. It’s a great chance to grab a coffee, talk about your latest projects, and meet the London tech community.

Community Updates: Stay in the loop with the latest Google tech news and upcoming GDG London events.

💡 Why You Should Be There
This isn't just a presentation; it's a collaborative space. You can jump between the mentorship talk and the networking circles freely. It’s the best of both worlds: professional development and community connection.

🎟️ RSVP Today
Please register so we can keep track of numbers for the space!

[Register on the GDG Community Page]

Getting There

Parking: Free parking is available at Fanshawe College (Lot 8 or 5) on weekends.

Room: Head to the F-Building Collaboration Space. Look for the GDG signs!

Let’s make this April meetup our biggest one yet. See you there!

• GDG London Team

Agenda

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Hosted By

Florid Maclean, GDG Organizer

Florid Maclean is a visionary builder at the forefront of software development and technology education. As a Professor at Fanshawe College, he doesn't just teach theory; he brings real-world experience from his career as a Software Consultant and as the Founder of PORT24 Technologies Inc. His mission is to empower the next generation of innovators by sharing the practical lessons of turning ideas into reality.

An entrepreneur at heart, Florid also founded "Catch The Event," a leading ticketing partner and a testament to his knack for building and scaling. This hands-on experience allows him to mentor with a founder's perspective. As a lead organizer for Google Developer Groups London, he actively shapes the local tech ecosystem, proving his commitment extends from the classroom to the broader community.

Sneha Maclean, GDG Co-organizer

Kiran Puthan, GDG Co-organizer

Kiran blends a background in engineering with sales leadership, helping organizations evaluate and implement solutions that align with both technical needs and strategic objectives. He is also a leadership expert who delivers high-energy talks and presentations on Technology, Design, and Sales.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-april-meetup-the-tech-career-amp-community-hub/.