What we’re about
Galway IT / is a new community welcoming anyone interested or working in software / hardware / IT or a related field and looking to socialize, network and learn.
We meet once a month in the PorterShed in Galway. Usually with some short talks on interesting topics followed by plenty of time to network and socialize with your fellow tech enthusiasts.
This group is for the community. We want to hear from YOU what you want to learn and what events you would like to see in Galway.
Get in touch, and see you soon at our next event.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Galway IT 2.3: Home Assistant Community DayPorterShed, Galway
Join us Saturday June 21st for our rescheduled Home Assistant Community Day, a global celebration of open-source smart home innovation! The event is open to anyone interested in smart home tech, if you're just debating the point of an Echo Dot for your first smart bulb, or if you're an experienced hand!
Home Assistant is a powerful, open-source platform that puts you in control of your smart home. It supports a vast range of smart devices and enables you to automate, monitor, and manage your home - even without need for third-party cloud services or subscription fees.
Whether you're already using Home Assistant, using Alexa or Google to control your home with voice, or just getting started with smart tech, this event is for you. We'll showcase real-life smart home setups powered by Home Assistant, share practical demos, and explore how smart technology can enhance your daily life - all while keeping your data private and secure.
Here's a sample from our talks and demos on the day:
- Smart Tech: Easier than you think
- WiFi, Bluetooth and Zigbee controlled smart devices
- Enhanced security cameras with VisionLLM
- Monitoring plant health
- Sassy smart assistants with Voice Preview Edition and Telegram
- Smart Home Brewing
- Automating everything
- Why smart home nerds love dumb tech (or why Ais is no longer allowed in Lidl's middle aisle without supervision)
- Smart Coffee
- and more surprises on the day!
