Name: ⭐ Reading Social for 20s & 30s | Meet New People ⭐
Start: 2026-09-02T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Slug & Lettuce - Riverside Reading

**Welcome!**
We organise friendly informal networking events for people in Tech to share ideas, learn from each other, and have genuinely useful conversations. There’s no PowerPoints or speeches to sit through - it’s all about great conversation and building connections.
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**Who are the events for?**
People working in tech who want to connect with others in the Manchester tech community, including:

1. Software engineers
2. Product managers
3. Data / AI professionals
4. Startup founders & operators

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**You’ll meet people who are:**

1. Working in software engineering, product, data, AI, or startups
2. Building projects, products, or growing their careers in tech

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**Why should you join?**

1. Learn from others working in tech
2. Expand your network to help your career
3. It could lead to collaborations or new opportunities
4. It’s a lot of fun!

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**✨ How it works**
1\. 🎟️ RSVP on Meetup
2\. Join at OkGather:
[https://okgather.com/theme/manchester-tech-network-mtn?src=mtn&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works](https://okgather.com/theme/manchester-tech-network-mtn?src=mtn&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works)
Secure your place and join a group of people working in and around tech.
**Arrive at the venue**

* Grab a drink, find the group, and settle in
* Ask the bar staff for the "Manchester Tech Network" table booking
* Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue.👋

**About Manchester Tech Network (MTN)**
We're building a community of awesome Software Engineers, PMs, Designers, Founders, VC investors, etc, in Manchester. Membership includes access to their platform and events (online & in-person) to help with hiring, investment, finding clients & meeting people with similar interests!
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**📍 Location**
We host events at relaxed venues in central Manchester:

1. Easy to get to locations
2. Pubs or bars with a good atmosphere
3. Spaces that are ideal for conversation 🍻

Spots are limited to keep the group high quality.
If you work in tech and want to meet others in your space, you’ll get a lot from this 👋
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**🍕 Get 20% off food & drinks 🍹**
To attend, please become a member at [OkGather](https://okgather.com/theme/manchester-tech-network-mtn?src=mtn&platform=meetup&placement=event_description) for only £2.99 p/m (only takes 1 minute to join) and you will also get 20% off food & drinks at the gathering (show your OkGather profile at the bar). This small membership fee means we can keep running the gatherings, cover our costs and help more people meet new people! 🥳

⭐ Manchester Tech Network (MTN) ⭐

OkGather

Haider Shah

Jake

Vibhor

Murtada Ahmed

Rahul Chaturvedi

Sandi Clarke 

nazarkaniuka6

Aduke

Kieran Mckeever

Kojo Opare

Andrew Patrylo

nimit sharma

Shabaz

kamandibirjandi

vishalmistry

brunozorima.learn

phongsakorn.srikate

Kitty Shen

Connor

⭐ Evening drinks - meet people in Tech! (developers, PMs, designers, UX etc) ⭐

Slug and Lettuce

**Welcome! 😄**
This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂
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**Who is the event for?**
People in their 20s & 30s living or working in London who want to meet others and expand their social circle in a natural, low-pressure setting.

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**You’ll meet people who are:**

* in their 20s & 30s living or working in London
* open to meeting new people and making connections
* up for good conversation and a relaxed evening 😊

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**Why should you join?**

* Meet new people and grow your social circle
* Enjoy meaningful, easy-going conversations
* Discover new friendships and connections
* It’s a great way to spend your evening
* It’s a lot of fun! 🚀

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**How it works…**
1\. 🎟️ RSVP on Meetup
2\. Join at OkGather:
[https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-london-social-circle-20s-30s?src=london20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works](https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-london-social-circle-20s-30s?src=london20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works)
3\. 😊 Turn up & enjoy

* The tables will be booked under the **"London Social Circle"** so ask the staff to point you to the tables. There should also be a sign on the table so it's easy to find the group.
* Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue.

If you have any questions, feel free to email info@okgather.com

Please try your best to arrive on time at 7pm - this is important because people will be introducing themselves and getting to know each other at the start. This is to help ensure everyone has a great time!

Spots are limited to keep the group a good size.

It’s a simple, enjoyable way to meet new people and have a great evening.
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**📢 Action Required:**
To attend, please become a member at [OkGather](https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-london-social-circle-20s-30s?src=london20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description) for only £2.99 p/m (only takes 1 minute to join) and you will also get 20% off food & drinks at the gathering (show your OkGather profile at the bar). This small membership fee means we can keep running the gatherings, cover our costs and help more people meet new people! 🥳

⭐ London Social Circle - 20s & 30s ⭐

Purin W

Reenal Upadhayay

Анастасия Трошина

camillaprice184

Ian Chow

Kieran

Alfonso

Daniel Mayall

Andre A. London - Las Palmas

danieledalonzon03

Andrew

Harry

Fawaz raja

em585092

Marni Reid

akshay28495

Hassan Rashid

Misr

⭐ London Social for 20s & 30s | Meet New People ⭐

Slug & Lettuce - St Mary Axe

**Welcome! 😄**
This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂
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**Who is the event for?**
People in their 20s & 30s living or working in Manchester who want to meet others and expand their social circle in a natural, low-pressure setting.

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**You’ll meet people who are:**

* in their 20s & 30s living or working in Manchester
* open to meeting new people and making connections
* up for good conversation and a relaxed evening 😊

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**Why should you join?**

* Meet new people and grow your social circle
* Enjoy meaningful, easy-going conversations
* Discover new friendships and connections
* It’s a great way to spend your evening
* It’s a lot of fun! 🚀

\-\-\-

**How it works…**
**🎟️** 1\. RSVP on Meetup
2\. Join at OkGather:
[https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-manchester-socials-20s-30s?src=manchester20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works](https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-manchester-socials-20s-30s?src=manchester20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works)
😊 3. Turn up & enjoy

* The tables will be booked under the **"Manchester Social Circle"** so ask the staff to point you to the tables. There should also be a sign on the table so it's easy to find the group.
* Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue.

If you have any questions, feel free to email info@okgather.com

Please try your best to arrive on time at 7pm - this is important because people will be introducing themselves and getting to know each other at the start. This is to help ensure everyone has a great time!

**Spots are limited to keep the group a good size.**

It’s a simple, enjoyable way to meet new people and have a great evening.
\~\~\~

**📢 Action Required:**
To attend, please become a member at [OkGather](https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-manchester-socials-20s-30s?src=manchester20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description) for only £2.99 p/m (only takes 1 minute to join) and you will also get 20% off food & drinks at the gathering (show your OkGather profile at the bar). This small membership fee means we can keep running the gatherings, cover our costs and help more people meet new people! 🥳

⭐ Manchester Social Circle - 20s & 30s ⭐

Matteo Gagliardi

Abteen

faydonaldson90

gparkerconway

Freya 

Kacper Pizon

holly wright

Fernando Torres

Joel

samwadams16

Aleksas

Matthew Williams

Daisy B

atifurqaan

canman058

Emmanuel Meregini

⭐ Manchester Social for 20s & 30s | Meet New People ⭐

Slug and Lettuce Deansgate

**Welcome! 😄**
This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂
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**Who is the event for?**
People in their 30s & 40s living or working in London who want to meet others and expand their social circle in a natural, low-pressure setting.

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**You’ll meet people who are:**

* in their 30s & 40s living or working in London
* open to meeting new people and making connections
* up for good conversation and a relaxed evening 😊

\-\-\-
**Why should you join?**

* Meet new people and grow your social circle
* Enjoy meaningful, easy-going conversations
* Discover new friendships and connections
* It’s a great way to spend your evening
* It’s a lot of fun! 🚀

\-\-\-

**How it works…**
**🎟️** 1\. RSVP on Meetup
2\. Join at OkGather:
[https://okgather.com/theme/meet-your-new-social-circle-30s-40s?src=london30s40s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works](https://okgather.com/theme/meet-your-new-social-circle-30s-40s?src=london30s40s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works)
😊 3. Turn up & enjoy

* The tables will be booked under the **"London Social Circle"** so ask the staff to point you to the tables. There should also be a sign on the table so it's easy to find the group.
* Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue.

If you have any questions, feel free to email info@okgather.com
\-\-\-

Please try your best to arrive on time at 7pm - this is important because people will be introducing themselves and getting to know each other at the start. This is to help ensure everyone has a great time!

**Spots are limited to keep the group a good size.**

It’s a simple, enjoyable way to meet new people and have a great evening.

\~\~\~
**📢 Action Required:**
To attend, please become a member at OkGather:
[https://okgather.com/theme/meet-your-new-social-circle-30s-40s?src=london30s40s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description](https://okgather.com/theme/meet-your-new-social-circle-30s-40s?src=london30s40s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description)

It's only £2.99 p/m and only takes 1 minute to join. You'll also get 20% off food 🍕& drinks 🍹at the gathering (show your OkGather profile at the bar). This small membership fee means we can keep running the gatherings, cover our costs and help more people meet new people! 🥳

⭐ London Social Circle - 30s & 40s ⭐

Alejandro

Bjoern

Chan

Alex Petri

Adam

Kamila

Charlita (CH-AARLIYTAH)

Stephen Burke

Annette Burbea

Kwasi Joseph Corbin

Luca Zingale

Gaya

Michelle

Juan Guerrero

Paul

Rolland

Zsiboracs Klaudia

⭐ London Social for 30s & 40s | Meet New People ⭐

Tank & Paddle Minster Court

**Welcome!**

This is a friendly, informal social event to **meet new people in Reading**, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂
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**Who is the event for?**

**People in their 20s & 30s living or working in Reading**, who want to meet others and expand their social circle in a natural, low-pressure setting.
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**You’ll meet people who are:**

1. In their 20s & 30s living or working in Reading
2. Open to meeting new people and making connections
3. Up for good conversation and a relaxed evening 😊

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**Why should you join?**

1. Meet new people and grow your social circle
2. Enjoy meaningful, easy-going conversations
3. Discover new friendships and connections
4. It’s a great way to spend your evening
5. It’s a lot of fun! 🚀

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**How it works**
1\. 🎟️ RSVP on Meetup
2\. Join at OkGather:
[https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-reading-social-circle-20s-30s?src=reading20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works](https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-reading-social-circle-20s-30s?src=reading20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works)
3\. 😊 Turn up & enjoy

* Grab a drink, find the group, and settle in — you can **ask the bar staff for the table booking under "Reading Socials"**.
* Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue.

The goal isn’t just one evening - it’s meeting people you can stay in touch with, build friendships with, and expand your social circle ⚡

Spots are limited to keep the group a good size.

If you’re in your 20s or 30s and want to meet new people in Reading, you’ll get a lot from this 👋

**📢 Action Required:**
To attend, please become a member at [OkGather](https://okgather.com/theme/evening-drinks-20s-30s-reading-social-circle-20s-30s?src=reading20s30s&platform=meetup&placement=event_description) for only £2.99 p/m (only takes 1 minute to join) and you will also get **20% off food & drinks** at the gathering (show your OkGather profile at the bar). This small membership fee means we can keep running the gatherings, cover our costs and help more people meet new people! 🥳
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⭐ Reading Social Circle - 20s & 30s ⭐

joshuarschwartz

indrajit firke

Nathan

Thomas L.

Charlotte Mansfield

Jeremy Black 

Matthew church

Charlie G

Carolina Martins

Charlene Tait

Jeremy Price

Vicky 

Summer 

Arturo Landeros

Greg

Pavan

⭐ Reading Social for 20s & 30s | Meet New People ⭐

Slug & Lettuce - Riverside Reading

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