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Hackney Wick Badminton Group

Intermediate badminton players come join for an evening of badminton, followed with some optional socialising at Hackney Wick’s local bars.

CRAP Talks #35 - Back to School

We're back with our fifth event of the year and we couldn't be more excited. We'll stick to our usual format of 2 speakers and a fireside chat. If you've not been to one of our events before then here is what you can expect. CRAP (Conversion Rate Optimisation, Analytics, Product) Talks is a cross-discipline event. We don't work in silos so why network and learn in silos. In the past we've had speakers from Data, Analytics, CRO, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design and Research and so many more. If you work in tech, chances are you work cross-functionally, so come along and meet people doing amazing things in tech. **Hosts:** RVU - https://www.rvu.co.uk/ **Venue:** RVU The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London SE1 2LH **Date:** 29/09/2026 6pm doors open Talks kick off at 630 Wrap up approximately 9:00pm. Drinks at the pub **Speakers:** TBC **Fireside Chat:** TBC

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Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡

**Free monthly meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** **Topic:** Small audience, big business: How to create content that actually sells **Guest**: Our guest this month is THAT Jess Bruno, a content strategist who has helped over 600 small business owners turn followers into paying clients. In our fireside chat, you will learn how to create content that drives sales, build an engaged community and grow a profitable business without needing a massive following, going viral or posting constantly. **Format:** 6:30 pm - Doors Open & Networking 7:00 pm - Fireside + Q&A 8:00 pm - Networking **About:** Founder-led networking events from founders, creators and successful business owners. There will be a fire side chat with opportunities to network before and after. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). *** Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our hosts [Rachael](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwelford/), [Vinay](linkedin.com/in/vinay-sharma-96432b9b/?skipRedirect=true), [Ken](linkedin.com/in/helloekow) and our generous hosting venue [Juntos](https://www.juntosoffices.com/). \-\-\-\- **Looking for a new co-working space?** Claim your free day pass & £100 off your membership (email BedfordRow@JuntosOffices.com). **Looking for an event space?** Gain 20% off your booking (Speak to a member of the team) **Want more from Dffrnt?** [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

Your Marketing Is Disconnected, and ChatGPT Knows It

Your marketing can be busy without being joined up. Campaigns are running, content is being published and sales is doing outreach. But when positioning, content, data and sales do not connect, teams waste time, buyers receive mixed messages, and AI systems struggle to understand what the business does and when to recommend it. The buying journey has changed too. Prospects now move between Google, ChatGPT, LinkedIn, review sites, peer recommendations and private conversations. By the time they get in touch, much of their shortlist has already been shaped. **Your Marketing Is Disconnected, and ChatGPT Knows It** is a **practical Growth Box workshop for B2B leaders** who want to understand what this means for their business. We will explore: •⁠ ⁠What makes a company easier to find, understand and recommend •⁠ ⁠Why rankings, clicks and gated content are no longer enough •⁠ ⁠How Give! Don’t Ask replaces premature forms with useful, open experiences •⁠ ⁠How Non-Gated Demand Orchestration connects marketing, sales and buyer signals •⁠ ⁠How precision-led marketing helps teams focus on the right accounts and opportunities The aim is not to create more content or collect more names. It is to give buyers something useful, recognise meaningful signals and bring marketing and sales together around the same journey. You will leave with a practical way to assess your current visibility, rethink one campaign and choose what your team should change over the next 90 days. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided during the session to keep the energy flowing. No technical background is needed, and there will be no sales pitch. Attendance will be reconfirmed before the event. **A Growth Box workshop delivered by WitFlow.**

Black Arrows Badminton Club @ UEL Sports Dock

\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* From the **August sessions**, we will unfortunately need to increase the session fee to **GBP 15** due to the rising cost of the shuttle service. We believe this is still a competitive price and hope for your understanding. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Come and join a friendly but competitive bunch of players each and every Tuesday at UEL Sports Dock. If love playing Badminton for fun or competitively then pay us a visit. Cost of session £15 (Payment must be made before the session starts. The details of bank transfer to be advised by email, once you RSVP.) Feather shuttles are used. • There is a large car-park at UEL (FREE 5.30pm onward). • Nearest DLR stations are Gallions Reach and Cyprus, then a 5 minutes walk to UEL Sports Dock. • Session are more suited for Intermediate to Club standard players, although we cater for all standards of play. Simple "If"Rules: • If you want to attend, you must RSVP • If you want to bring a friend you MUST RSVP for them • If you do not RSVP, you will be turned away If you RSVP and DO NOT attend you will be fined £20, unless you remove your RSVP at least 24hrs before the session start time. Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowding means less games for you! The organisers decision on all matters is final. Important Note: Your are responsible for your own well-being. Black Arrows Badminton Club or the management at UEL are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items.

Lean, Loved & Fundable: Raising for Consumer Brands in the Age of AI

**Lean, Loved & Fundable: Raising for Consumer Brands in the Age of AI** *A fireside with Ananya Chowdhury, Growth Equity Expert at The Craftory* Capital is flooding into AI. So where does that leave founders building real products people can hold, use and love? Investors haven't stopped backing consumer brands. They've raised the bar. Today's fundable product founders run leaner, grow smarter and build brands with loyalty that no algorithm can replicate. Join us for an honest conversation with Ananya Chowdhury, Growth Equity Expert at The Craftory, one of the leading investors in challenger consumer brands. She'll share what it really takes to raise right now, and what separates the brands that scale from the ones that stall. **We'll cover:** * 💰 What investors look for in product businesses in an AI-first market * ⚙️ How to use AI to run lean and stretch every pound of capital * ❤️ Why brand, community and customer love are your real moat * 📈 The metrics and story that get you from pitch to term sheet **Who it's for:** Product-based founders preparing to raise, or raising now, who want a clear view of what matters in today's market. **Food & drinks Included: a full buffet!** Expect straight answers, practical takeaways and a room full of founders building the same way you are. 🚀

Scale Smarter with Dotsquares - Zoho Premium Partner | London Networking.

Dotsquares is hosting an exclusive partner-led business event, bringing together business owners, operation leaders and digital transformation decision makers to discover how Zoho's integrated business applications and AI-powered capabilities can help organisations scale smarter, streamline operations, enhance customer experiences and accelerate sustainable business growth. Below is what you can expect at the event * Live product demonstrations, customer success stories, expert discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking. * Learn about Zoho CRM, automation, finance, customer service, analytics, AI, and custom app development. * The sessions will focus on improving efficiency, encouraging innovation, and building future-ready businesses. * Introducing new organisations to the Zoho ecosystem and help existing customers make better use of Zoho's capabilities. * Strengthen the local Zoho partner community through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Open House London: a free ClickHouse user conference

This is a big one. 🎉 ClickHouse is hosting Open House London 2026 — a free database and AI conference in the UK — and we want our meetup community there. 📍 CodeNode, 10 South Place London, EC2M 7EB 📅 September 30, 2026 🎟️ Free — registration required **What's happening:** **September 30 — Free Training Workshops + Main Conference** Full-day hands-on sessions in the morning covering real-time analytics, observability with ClickStack, and building agentic systems with ClickHouse. Leave with skills you can apply immediately. **Afternoon — Keynotes, Deep Dives & Networking** Technical deep dives on observability, transactions, agentic AI, and all things databases — demoed and explained by the people who built it. Plus product announcements, thought leadership sessions, and a networking happy hour to close out the day. **Schedule:** 8:30 AM — Walk-in 9:00 AM — Hands-on training workshop (optional) 12:00 PM — Lunch break 1:30 PM — Keynote 2:00 PM — Technical deep dives 5:00 PM — Networking happy hour Speakers include Alexey Milovidov (CTO, ClickHouse), and Clemens Rawert (Co-Founder, Langfuse), Ryadh Dahime (Director of AI, ClickHouse). This is your best chance to go deep on ClickHouse, meet the people building it, and connect with the European community in person. All registrations are governed by our[ Privacy Policy](https://clickhouse.com/legal/privacy-policy).

London Shopify Partner Meetup - Ecom Expo Special

\*\*London Shopify Meetup \*\* Join fellow Shopify founders, ecommerce operators, and partners for an evening of great conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections in the heart of London. We'll be debriefing the highlights from Ecom Expo, sharing key takeaways, and continuing the conversations over drinks. Bring along the new friends and connections you've made during the day—everyone is welcome. The venue is just 15 minutes from London Ecom Expo via the Elizabeth line, making it the perfect place to keep the momentum going after the event. Agenda: 5.30PM - Registration 6.00PM **LuLu** \- AI visibility of e\-commerce shops: an audit of 100 brands across different industries 6.20PM **Ankur Modi** \- Validate brand claims and stay ahead of competitor threats 6.40PM - Networking 7.00PM - Pub - TBC Come to learn, connect, and leave with new ideas (and new contacts) you can actually use. **Spots are limited — RSVP now and be part of London’s growing Shopify community.**

Tide HQ - Business Networking Event in London for SMEs & Local Business Owners

Looking for quality **business networking in London for SMEs and local business owners**? Join an exclusive evening at **Tide HQ**, organised by **Getshop Today,** **GMax Card**, **3Edit** and **Tide** \- three products built by founders\, for founders\. Hosted inside **Tide’s headquarters in London.** **WHY ATTEND:** * Premium digital business card (£65 value) included with paid tickets - claim it on the night. * Real connections - business partners, co-founders, customers & more * Practical tools & insights to run your business smarter Connect with SMEs and local business owners, **founders and decision-makers in the small and medium business area.** **FOUNDER PITCH CHALLENGE 2026** This networking evening forms part of the lead-up to the **[Founder Pitch Challenge 2026](https://tide-gmax.3edit.net/)**, taking place on **14 October at Tide HQ**. If you're building a startup and considering pitching, this is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow founders, ask questions, and learn more about the competition before applications close. On 14 October, **10 shortlisted founders** will pitch live to an expert judging panel of investors and experienced business leaders, competing for a share of the **£5,000 prize fund**. T&Cs Apply. Interested in pitching? Applications must be submitted separately via the official **Founder Pitch Challenge** application page. Registering for this networking event **does not** enter you into the competition. **[Apply to Founder Pitch Challenge Here](https://tide-gmax.3edit.net/)** **WHO'LL BE ATTENDING** * SME owners and decision-makers * Small business, local business, and growing company owners * Founders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and bootstrapped business owners * Independent freelance professionals building and scaling their businesses * Business owners looking to grow their network, partnerships, and customer base **ABOUT THIS STARTUP AND BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT** In the **startup and business world**, success rarely happens in isolation. The right connections unlock **co-founders, early customers,** and relationships that accelerate **growth**. But most networking events don't deliver that. After hundreds of iterations, we've built a **format that actually works:** * Well-tested icebreakers (optional, but they work) to break the initial awkwardness * "Quick intros" round - 30-60 seconds each so everyone knows who's who in the room * Short talks from [GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) on strategic networking and Tide on founder-friendly business tools * On-the-spot [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) consultations - bring your banking and ops questions, get real answers * Drinks and refreshments for real conversations to develop naturally **Testimonials:** Check out [video testimonials from founders who've attended previous events.](https://vimeo.com/1162995661) **VENUE** **[Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) HQ London** Tide's modern headquarters provides an open, professional environment designed for founders and operators and built for collaboration. Part of our regular series. **ORGANISERS** * **[Getshop Today](http://www.getshop.today/)**[ - UK based eCommerce platform ](http://www.getshop.today/)to build your own independent online store in minutes. * **[3Edit — The Stable, Affordable Alternative to AI Coding Leaders](www.3edit.com)** * **[GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)**[ - Free digital business cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/), with Premium NFC smart cards and team networking tools. * **Hosted at [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)**[ - The digital-first business banking solution ](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)built to support entrepreneurs and SMEs. **DRESS CODE** Business or smart casual recommended. **IMPORTANT DETAILS** * **Photography & Video:** Content may be captured by [Cine Eye Audiovisual Production Studio](www.cineeye.co.uk) for promotional use. By attending, **you agree to sign a media release form**. If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please reconsider if attending is the best choice. * ID Requirements: Attendance for 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested at reception. * Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 1 day before the event if any. Meetup fees are non-refundable (if any). * Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage. **Limited spaces - early registration is recommended.**

Pitch.London - Founder Matchmaking & Speed Problem Solving

Pitch.london is a curated speed-networking event for founders, operators and serious builders. Short, structured conversations. Sharp prompts. Real chemistry, fast. The hardest problem in early-stage entrepreneurship is finding the right people. Most events leave it to chance. We don’t. The room is curated, the prompts are clear, and the format is built for high-signal encounters between people who are actually building something. In one evening, you can meet more relevant people than you might in months of random networking. Two formats. One room. Zero fluff. **01\. Founder matchmaking pitches** Sixty seconds to share who you are, what you’re building, and what would actually help right now. Whatever you’re looking for, the room is built to help you find it: people to build with, people to hire or be hired by, advisors and investors, or honest feedback on what you’re shipping. **02\. Group brainstorms** Small, time-boxed groups tackle a real challenge brought into the room. Bring a live problem you’re stuck on. Get five minds on it for ten minutes. Leave with new angles and next steps. **This room is for you if you’re:** * A founder seeking a co-founder * A founder seeking a first hire * An operator looking for a serious team to join * A technical builder open to commercial partners * A commercial builder open to technical partners * A second-time founder scoping the next thing * An angel investor close to the early-stage scene It’s probably not for you if you’re hunting for clients, selling services, or still working out what you’re looking for. **Run of show** * 17:30 to 18:00 Doors, drinks, soft start * 18:00 to 18:05 Welcome and the rules of the room * 18:05 to 18:35 Speed pitches: Round 1 * 18:35 to 19:15 Group brainstorms * 19:15 to 19:45 Speed pitches: Round 2 * 19:45 to 20:00 Open networking, then drinks at the citizenM Skybar **What’s included** Your £25 covers your seat in the room and a drink at the citizenM Skybar after the programme. **First 30 in get a seat**