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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- £4.00
London Data Intelligence Network | Meetup | Jul 2026
Incubeta, 14th Floor, The Bower, 207-211 Old St, London EC1V 9NR, London, GBWelcome, London Data Intelligence Network!
London 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 London, 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 the generous team at Incubeta.--- Important Information ---
This is a paid event. Your ticket entitles you to pizza and drink options (soft and alcoholic beverages available).
As standard, we cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, and GF. Please contact an organiser for any other requirements.
You can book your tickets online through Ticket Pass at a discounted rate:- General Admission: £8 online / £10 at the door
- Student Admission: £4 online / £5 at the door
Students must bring an NUS card or any other form of student ID. Cash and card accepted on the door.
--- Talk Information ---
Geo-lift Studies
We’re delighted to be joined by Harry Hughes, Director of Data Engineering at Incubeta.
Harry will walk through geo lift studies and how Incubeta approaches these tests as part of our clients’ wider measurement strategies, alongside attribution and MMM. He’ll cover how he set these tests up, from the initial hypothesis through to setup and monitoring results, and share some anonymised case studies we’ve seen across clients.
Predicting Customer Lifetime Value: From Academia to Machine Learning
For our second talk, David Briggs, Data Scientist at DataHawks, will be taking us through the debate on predictitions for how much value a customer will generate in future - one of the most challenging questions of all time!
The talk will begin covering Pareto/NBD 'Buy 'til You Die' models - then will look at why business challenges often push towards machine learning, to find something that represents the 'real-world'. Finally, drawing on some practical lessons and techniques learnt from his hospitality clients at DataHawks.
--- 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 The Bower and locate the reception, where staff will be there to guide you to the correct floor.
What3Words: magma.clip.achieving--- 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!7 attendees - £4.00
London Data Intelligence Network | Meetup | Oct 2026
Incubeta, 14th Floor, The Bower, 207-211 Old St, London EC1V 9NR, London, GBWelcome, London Data Intelligence Network!
London 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 London, 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 the generous team at Incubeta.
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
--- Important Information ---
This is a paid event. Your ticket entitles you to pizza and drink options (soft and alcoholic beverages available).
As standard, we cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, and GF. Please contact an organiser for any other requirements.
You can book your tickets online through Ticket Pass at a discounted rate:
- General Admission: £8 online / £10 at the door
- Student Admission: £4 online / £5 at the door
Students must bring an NUS card or any other form of student ID. Cash and card accepted on the door.
--- Talk Information ---
Interpretable Boosted Linear Modelling.
We’re delighted to be joined by Paul Beard, Actuary at Pacific Life Re.
The talk will focus on the "IBLM" package, which I authored and had accepted to CRAN. In short, Interpretable Boosted Linear Modelling (IBLM) is a technique for fitting machine learning models in R that combines a conventional generalised linear model (GLM) with a modern machine learning model (e.g., XGBoost).
--- 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 to get involved.
--- Arrival Instructions ---
Please arrive at The Bower and locate the reception, where staff will be there to guide you to the correct floor.
What3Words: magma.clip.achieving
--- 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!
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Past events
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