The Friendly Data Meetup London

Dear friends,

We are taking a little breather in December so there will not be an event this month, but we hope your holidays are cosy, bright and filled with all the good things. ⛄

Enjoy the break, take care of yourselves, and we shall welcome the new year with fresh energy in January ⚡

P/S: We're also organising our first ever Hackathon soon - keep your eyes peeled for that!

See you there!

Hi new friends and old! We're baaack!

As a smaller group, we make meaningful connections with like-minded data professionals. Lifelong friendships are forged along the way!

Whether you're new in town, want to expand your social circle, get into the data and AI space, or see a friend you know, this is the place to be!

No guest speakers nor rigid agenda, just a casual meetup and lots of fun conversation! 🥳

See you soon!

NOTE: Please remember to bring your ID with you, as all guests must be of legal age to enter the venue.
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🤝 Code of Conduct:
The Friendly Data Meetup welcomes all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities etc. There is a strict no discrimination policy in adherence to our code of conduct and our guiding principles. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful or antisocial behaviour.

In short, be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally, don't make others feel uncomfortable. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for The Friendly Data Meetup.

🌱 Donations, Volunteers and Patrons Welcome:
The Friendly Data Meetup is completely volunteer run and not for profit.

Donations and ideas are very welcome to fund some more exciting activities as summer is coming up!

Buy us a coffee or come and chat with us.

Support us: https://bit.ly/support-friendly-data-meetup

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About Us

🤗 Welcome data professionals and friends! Sometimes, it can be difficult to make friends within the field, and that's what we're all about! We're a group of like minded individuals who understand the highs and lows of working in data and tech.

✅ Our primary goal is to have higher quality conversations that are more meaningful, with smaller groups so that we get to spend more attention on each individual.

💯 If you're already reading this, you're definitely welcome! We welcome everyone, whether you're already in the data field, looking to get started or just curious!

🗨️ Bring your friends, bring your plus ones, we're all just here to have a good laugh and a good chat about the world, even if it isn't always about our work.

Our values:
📖 Openness - We welcome everyone
🤝 Trust - Build long-lasting friendships together
💝 Care - Be kind to others and help each other out

Who it's for
- Data Scientists
- Data Engineers
- Data Analysts
- AI Engineers
- ML Engineers
- Software Engineers
- Data Product Managers
- Financial and Quantitative Modellers
- Entrepreneurs, Contractors
- Anyone who works with Data
- Anyone looking to get into the space
- Friends

How to Make the Most of the Meetup
The Friendly Data Meetup has one simple purpose - meaningful connections.
We're not just a community of people, we're friends who get invested in each others lives.
We check in on our friends regularly, and personally.
So come and join us, more than just once or twice!

👉 Please fill in this FORM to participate

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Welcome to our first-ever Friendly Data Meetup Hackathon!

👩‍💻 We’re absolutely excited to host this special evening with the community. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or trying your first hackathon, this event is all about learning, building, and having fun.

🥪☕ Light refreshments will be available throughout the event to keep you energized while you work.

🏦 This hackathon is proudly sponsored by CFC Underwriting—big thanks to them for making this experience possible! CFC Underwriting is a cyber insurance underwriter, and the team co-organising this hackathon are software and data professionals, very eager to collaborate with you!

📒 To participate in the hackathon, please submit this form no later than 21st Jan 2026. RSVP on Meetup does not count as registration for this event. Complete the form now to secure your place!

Due to limited availability (40 seats), only selected participants will be able to attend the hackathon. Good luck!

We will email you venue details closer to the event.

Many thanks for your enthusiasm and participation! We look forward to meeting you :)