Tech Meetup Glasgow - August 2026
Details
Join us at 55 Robertson St, Glasgow G2 8JD (6 Atlantic Quay) for the return of Tech MeetUp!
Important Information
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!
📣 Agenda
- 18:00 - 18:30 Drinks and Pizza
- 18:30 - 18:45 Introduction
- 18:45 - 19:15 Speaker 1 - Lewis Shearer
- 19:15 - 19:30 Break
- 19:30 - 20:00 Speaker 2 - Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburua
- 20:00 - 20:00 End of Event
Speaker 1 - Lewis Shearer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-shearer/
Speaker 2 - Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburua https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-rojo-echeburua/
What AI ACTUALLY is
Ask ten people what "AI" means and you will get ten different answers, and most of them will assume it's an LLM. These misconceptions might look quite innocent, but in reality they are expensive. If we don't understand what AI is and the different types of AI that exist, we cannot pick the right solution to our business problems. Reaching for an LLM when a classic, auditable model would have done the job better is definitely not the best move when it comes to AI strategy...
This talk is about demystifying what AI actually is. We will go over a classification of the different types of AI, where LLMs and agentic AI fit in that picture, and the difference between deterministic and non-deterministic models. I'll also walk through real use cases where an LLM is not the most suitable solution, and a simpler, classic approach wins.
Lastly, Tech Meetup couldn’t be brought to you without our amazing sponsors, so a huge thank you to:
We look forward to seeing you all soon, for great talks, networking, pizza and drinks!
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:
- Stephen Hill
- Arron Edwards
- Ross Murdoch
- Tracy Collins
- Izzy Taborda
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Our event is accessible with a lift on the bottom floor which will take you to the 1st floor where the event is held.
Code of Conduct...
We require everyone to be kind, caring and considerate for other members who attend on the evening. The Tech MeetUp is a zone centred around making everyone feel comfortable, no matter their ability or level in industry. Please ensure when speakers are delivering presentations that verbal communication is kept to a minimum to allow the speaker your full attention. Any clear indications you are not following this code of conduct could result in being asked to leave the event. Please speak to an event organiser if you'd like to report anything.
Filming / Images...
To help promote the Tech MeetUp, filming and photos will be taken on the evening by our Marketing Executive. Our Sponsors & Social Pages may share these to help to push the event to a wider audience. If you would not like images shared with you in it, please speak with an event organiser at EVERY event who will liaise with our Marketing Executive to make sure any photos of you are not uploaded or shared anywhere.
🔔 Stay updated by following us on LinkedIn for the most recent event news!
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