Tech Meetup Glasgow - May 2024
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Join us at Civic House, Glasgow on the first Thursday of each month for our free event featuring two talks on tech with soft drinks and pizza.
May's talks:
✨ Speaker 1: Markandey Pathak - Auth Wars - Rise of the Passkeys
In a world where passwords have become the shackles of digital existence, a revolutionary solution emerges from the digital cosmos — Passkeys.
Step into the future of cybersecurity, where the age-old struggles with forgotten passwords and relentless hacking attempts are but a distant memory.
Join me on an intergalactic journey through the realms of authentication, as we unveil the secrets behind Passkeys and witness the demise of the password era. Picture a universe where accessing your digital realm is seamless, where the only key you need is uniquely yours and embedded in the very fabric of your being.
✨ Speaker 2: Alex Carruthers - Cheating in Computer Games Using AI
Online cheating in computer games is everywhere but ever wondered how it's done?
Alex will explore how to gain a competitive advantage in online multiplayer games using a range of techniques—from mathematical strategies to application of computer vision and reinforcement learning.
He will also discuss the ethical implications and the fine line between competitive advantage and unfair play.
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All are welcome and there is no requirement to have any level of tech knowledge or experience to attend, just a desire to learn. Come along (bring your friends), network and learn something new with us!
To make Glasgow's Tech Meetup welcoming for people joining for the first time we implement the PacMan Rule.
The rule is:
“When standing as a group of people, always leave room for 1 person to join your group.”
More memorably, stand like Pac-Man! You can learn more about this here.
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📣 Agenda
- 18:00 - 18:30, Drinks and Pizza
- 18:30 - 18:45, Opening
- 18:45 - 19:15, Talk 1
- 19:15 - 19:30, Break
- 19:30 - 20:00, Talk 2
- 20:00 - 20:15, Closing
- 20:15, Drinks
Lastly, Tech Meetup couldn’t be brought to you without our awesome sponsors, so a huge thank you to:
We look forward to seeing you all soon.
😎 Meantime, you could follow us for the latest event updates on LinkedIn!
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😊 FAQ
Who should attend?
Tech Meetup is a generalist event for everyone in the Glasgow tech community. We welcome people with all levels of experience . Even if you are starting your journey into tech as a student or bootcamper or your thinking of starting your development career, you are more than welcome.
Why should I come?
As well as learning from your peers at our talks, you get to meet other developers and expand your network, and we also share what is going on in the wider Glasgow developer community. If you are still not sold, we have free drinks and pizza!
Who are the organisers?
Tech Meetup is run by a handful of organisers that work in the industry and have varied experience across the board, of which you can find them on LinkedIn:
- Keith Harrison
- Stephen Hill
- Joel Q Yu
- Rachel McFarlane
- James Boag
If you're interested in volunteering to be part of the organisation of this awesome meetup, speak to one of us at the event and we'll set you up in our group for organising.
I would like to speak at Tech Meetup
If you would like to give a talk please get in touch:
- keithharrisonuk@yahoo.co.uk
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithdharrison/
- https://twitter.com/keithdhar
I'd like to do a talk but I've not given one before
No previous speaking experience is required and we really encourage new speaker. In fact lots of people have given their first talk at Tech Meetup. We'll give you all the help and support you need to do your first talk.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Our event is held at Civic House. The main entrance has a small number of steps but there is a fully accessible entrance next to the main one. Just buzz and someone will let you in. You can find more information here or contact with any questions: https://agile-city.com/building/civic-house/
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🔔 Stay updated by following us on LinkedIn for the most recent event news!
ℹ️ You can also check out our Linktree for related websites and information on our sponsors: https://linktr.ee/techmeetupglasgow
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Tech Meetup Glasgow - May 2024