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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Manchester: Data Intelligence Network | Jul 2026
Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Heron House, 1 Lincoln Square, Manchester, M2 5LN, Manchester, GBWelcome, Manchester Data Intelligence Network!
Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 DiSH, Eagle Labs
--- Talk Information ---
Hopfield Network with Expected Value
We will be joined by Kevin Hau, Quantitative Analyst, at SantanderKevin will introduce a generalised Hopfield network that incorporates expected value into its design, extending the classical associative memory framework to account for the relative utility of different outcomes.
The talk will explore the intuition in prioritising outcomes based on expected return or risk-adjusted value. While touching on potential applications in financial modelling.
From Spreadsheet Chaos to Data-Driven Decisions
Our second speaker, will be Hurma Ehtesham, Data System Analyst, at Civic Engineers.Hurma will be sharing a talk that will benefit everyone, at any stage of their journey. Covering:
- Identifying opportunities for automation and self-service analytics
- Moving teams away from manual reporting processes
- Designing dashboards that support decision-making
- Measuring the impact of analytics beyond report usage--- 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 or www.datacove.co.uk to get involved.--- Arrival Instructions ---
There are several entrances for Heron House, however, to access DiSH you need to go to Lloyd street reception. This is the same entrance used for the Registry office.
What3Words: mason.baking.dinedIf you struggle to find our entrance, please call 01273 011 838.
--- 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!
29 attendees
Manchester: Data Intelligence Network | Nov 2026
Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH), Heron House, 1 Lincoln Square, Manchester, M2 5LN, Manchester, GBWelcome, Manchester Data Intelligence Network!
Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 DiSH, Eagle Labs
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved as a speaker, contact us at [[admin@datacove.co.uk](mailto:admin@datacove.co.uk)](https://datacove.co.uk/contact/) or visit https://datacove.co.uk
--- Talk Information ---
Property-Based Testing with Hedgehog
We will be joined by Mark Webster, Pricing Analyst at PaymentshieldMark will introduce property-based testing using Hedgehog, an alternative to traditional unit testing that focuses on defining general behaviours and invariants rather than individual test cases. By automatically generating large ranges of inputs, property-based testing can quickly uncover obscure edge cases and hidden bugs that are difficult to find with conventional approaches. The talk will explore the core ideas behind the methodology, practical examples, and how it can improve confidence when testing complex systems.
--- 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 ---
There are several entrances for Heron House, however, to access DiSH you need to go to Lloyd
street reception. This is the same entrance used for the Registry office.
What3Words: mason.baking.dined--- 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!
4 attendees
Past events
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