We’re back in full force this May with a great talk by the even greater [Steve McDougall](https://x.com/JustSteveKing) who many of you will already know through the never-ending stream of quality content he puts on the Internet.

Steve is a Developer Advocate at [Treblle](https://treblle.com), a company helping teams build and maintain APIs through an extensive collection of tools such as [Aspen](https://getaspen.io), a macOS application to test APIs locally.

In his presentation, Steve will demonstrate how to build performant APIs with [Laravel](https://laravel.com) from scratch, covering design best practices and optimisation techniques in the process. There will be many things to learn, whether you’re already familiar with Laravel or not (details further down).

This event will be hybrid, meaning you can either join in person or online (please register for the meetup either way!):

**The in-person event** will take place at Runway East in Brighton from 6:30 pm. There will be food and drinks and you're welcome to come have a chat before the talk starts (around 7 pm).

**Online participants** can join the live stream from 7 pm.

Here is how Steve introduces his talk:

*"Master how to build performant APIs with Laravel, by following along this walkthrough.*

*This talk will guide you through the process of building robust and efficient APIs with minimal dependencies, and we will explore Laravel’s powerful features.*

*We will cover best practices for API design, and techniques for optimising performance. Whether you are a seasoned Laravel developer or just starting your journey, this talk will give you some valuable insights to enhance your skill set to create APIs that not only work well, but also deliver excellent performance."*

Hope to see you there and then!

A big thank you to [Silicon Brighton](https://siliconbrighton.com) and [Runway East](https://runwayea.st/?utm_source=SiliconBrighton&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Event+Sponsorship&utm_id=Silicon+Brighton+RWE+Sponsorship+email) for their support.
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Silicon Brighton

Yannick Chenot

Tristan Bailey

May | Dive into performant API using Laravel’s built-in tools

Runway East Brighton

**🚀 Exciting News! 🚀**

For May's meetup, as part of Silicon Brighton's collab with Fringe, we have something very special lined up - a creative workshop led by [Dan Gibson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-gibson-it/) on how to build your very own chatbot!

Here's what Dan has to say about it:
"How do you build chatbots that answer questions using your organisation's data?

The answer is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). In this session, you'll be introduced to RAG and build a simple RAG-powered chatbot in Python. Until very recently, if an organisation wanted a bespoke chatbot application, they had to spend millions of pounds and fund highly specialized teams, often training and hosting their own sophisticated AI models.

RAG allows organizations of any size, and developers who haven't got specialized AI skills, to build capable chatbots that can answer questions based on data that you control. This session is designed to get you started on your RAG journey. You'll be introduced to RAG and then taken through a guided exercise to build a very simple RAG-powered chatbot.

We've designed this session to be suitable for participants with basic Python skills, but also be a good overview for those who consider themselves capable Python developers but haven't tried out RAG."

This will be 90 minutes of working in small groups to build your very own RAG-powered chatbot. Please bring your own laptops and make sure you have signed up for ChatGPT beforehand.

We will, of course, have pizzas, refreshments, and opportunities to chat throughout the evening, and it will be [livestreamed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JO0WF4zaTs) if you are not able to make it.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Do you fancy speaking at a Brighton Py event or at [EARL](https://datacove.co.uk/earl-2024-tech-conference/)? Get in touch if you have Python knowledge and a story to share.

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BrightonPy is a strictly professional event, as such professional behaviour is expected. BrightonPy meetup group is a part of Silicon Brighton, supporter of the local tech and digital space, and abides by their Code of Conduct. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with its contents.

brighton py

Laura Mawer

Dean

Brighton Py May 2024 Event

Barclays Eagle Labs Brighton

Join us for an enlightening meetup on "Responsible AI and Microsoft"! Hosted by Brighton AI in partnership with the Sussex Azure User Group, this event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the ethical implications and responsibilities of AI technologies - and that's all of us, right?! We will be providing an overview of Microsoft's AI strategy, platform and tools, and exploring how we can harness AI responsibly to ensure it benefits society and operates within ethical and regulatory boundaries.

**Agenda:**

1. Matt Hyde, Microsoft's Chief Data Architect, kicks things off with an insightful look into Microsoft's AI strategy. Discover the wide range of practical tools and services they're spearheading to transform the tech landscape and future business processes.
2. Adebisi Adewusi, AI Policy Consultant and Brighton AI Co-founder, sheds light on the AI regulatory and ethical landscape in the UK. Learn what this means for businesses like yours and how you can navigate these waters.
3. Tancredi De Pretto, Microsoft AI Specialist, delves into Microsoft's Responsible AI framework. Understand the tools available to help your organisation develop AI solutions that are fair, ethical, and low-risk.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with AI pioneers and network with like-minded enthusiasts. Reserve your spot today!

Brighton AI

Graeme Cox

yogesh sadasivam

Namratha Gowda

May 2024 Meetup - Responsible AI & Microsoft

PLATF9RM Hove - Coworking, Offices & Events

Hello R Novices, Nerds, and Nobles! Summer is coming, and so is another instalment of insightful talks to BrightonR! Bring ya friends, we'll bring the bubbles.

We are ecstatic to be holding our May event in **Barclays Eagle Labs** in Brighton. Presented by R-extraordinaire, **Jeremy** **Horne**, **Director** at **Datacove**.

To begin, we are thrilled to be hosting a talk from, **Uzair** **Aslam**, **Data** **Scientist** at **Stats** **Devs** and **creator** of the **first R Meetup in** **Pakistan**! He will be sharing a talk with us titled, "**Upwork Market Analysis in R**". This talk demonstrates practical applications of data-driven decision-making in the Freelance industry. Uzair will share insights into the top skills required by the clients in Development, Data Science and Marketing Jobs.

After, we have the pleasure of being joined by **Andrew Collier**, **Lead Data Scientist** at **Fathom Data**. He will be delivering us a talk on "**Desert Island Docker in R**". Continuing, he explains, "What 3 Docker images would you choose if you were shipwrecked on a desert island? Choosing the right images will determine whether you are rescued or end up in a cannibals' cooking pot. Docker is an essential tool for survival as an R developer, regardless of whether you are stranded or not."

Now, for the part you are all waiting for – refreshments! Drinks and nibbles will be served from 6pm. The talks will commence at 6:45pm and the event will conclude at 8pm. Plus, merchandise from Posit will be available!

The conversation will continue after the event at The Joker Pub (Preston Road), for anyone who wishes to continue talking all things R!

As usual, it might just be unbearable to miss our fantastic speakers. So, if you are not able to join us in-person - we are here online: TBC

We look forward to seeing you all theRe!

Brighton R

Abbie Brookes

Jeremy Horne

Brighton R - May Meetup!

This year Brighton Kotlin is taking part in **KotlinConf Global 2024**, where communities around the world are encouraged to become part of KotlinConf 2024 by hosting their own events. Join us on the **28th May** for an engaging and informative KotlinConf Global at [Runway East, Brighton](https://runwayea.st/locations/brighton).

This is a unique opportunity for Kotlin enthusiasts and professionals to come together, watch keynote talks from KotlinConf '24 in Copenhagen, and chat about the latest news from the Kotlin ecosystem, all over a few drinks and some pizza

**Event Format: Hybrid**

* Join us in-person: 6:00pm - @ [Runway East, Brighton](https://runwayea.st/locations/brighton) \- York And Elder Works\, 50 New England Street\, Brighton BN1 4AW
* Join us online: 6:30pm on YouTube

**Agenda**

* Welcome and Introduction
* Live Viewing of KotlinConf Keynote Talks
* Discussions on Keynote Topics
* Local pub for drinks

**Special Features:**

* Get the latest insights and updates directly from the Kotlin community.
* Engage in discussions with fellow Kotlin developers and enthusiasts.
* Kotlin swag
* IntelliJ license to give away

Our friends at Silicon Brighton will again be providing the AV and streaming live on YouTube and LinkedIn, plus there will be drinks and pizza courtesy of Runway East and Silicon Brighton, and a chance to chat with the Brighton Kotlin community for those attending in person.

Brighton Kotlin

Lee Turner

Francesco Pontillo

Exposito Pablo

KotlinConf Global 2024 - Brighton Kotlin

SiliconBrighton

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