Tech Meetup Glasgow - August 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.
✨ Speaker 1: Ross McCulloch - From Code to Cause: How Tech Experts Can Lead Non-profits as Board Members
Are you a tech professional interested in making a real difference? Join us for an insightful talk on becoming a digital trustee for a charity. This session will explore how you can leverage your tech skills to help charities navigate the digital landscape, implement innovative solutions, and enhance their overall digital strategy. Learn how your expertise in digital, data, or design can empower charities to achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively, all while developing your own leadership skills and gaining invaluable experience in the non-profit sector.
Discover the personal and professional benefits of joining a charity board as a digital trustee. This talk will cover the essentials of the role, the impact you can make, and how to get started. Whether you're looking to broaden your professional network, contribute to a cause you care about, or simply want to give back using your tech skills, this session will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation in the charity sector.
✨ Speaker 2: Kirsty McIntosh - The Scottish Tech army. How you can help!
If you work in the tech sector and would like use your skills to help support organisations dealing with some of the most pressing issues facing individuals and society, volunteering your time and talents is a great way to do that. The Scottish Tech Army is a way to do that in an environment that offers a range of different projects and a track record of effective delivery. In this talk learn about how you can join the Scottish Tech Army and be a force for good in your community and gain vital skills in the process!
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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.
In the 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
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
Tech Meetup Glasgow - August 2024