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Automating Greener Code: Using AI Agents to optimise software efficiency
There are many resources available for guidance on how to write code that is efficient and results in more sustainable software applications, but applying these at scale can be challenging, and often isn’t a priority for busy teams.
GitHub have recently released Agentic Workflows, a way of specifying automation tasks in human-readable format to be performed by an AI agent as part of a GitHub Actions workflow. In this talk, Max Mizzi from GitHub's Sustainability team gives an overview of Agentic Workflows, and will demonstrate how they can be used to improve software efficiency through both structured green software rules and autonomous performance engineering. He'll finish by walking through a real-world use-case showing how the technology helped to dramatically reduce the energy consumption - and carbon footprint - of a major website.
Come along if you want to learn more about using AI to improve the energy efficiency of your software.
Check out the Green Software Brighton [website](https://greensoftwarebrighton.co.uk/) for links to previous talks.
Arrive from 18:00 for pizza and drinks. Event will start at 18:30. We always head for a drink and a chat locally afterwards too.
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***Thank you to Runway East for use of their space to host our events and to Silicon Brighton and the Green Software Foundation for supporting us.***
Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp
***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)***
***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)***
Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.
GDG London x Invicity: Empowering Women in Tech
Brand & Build with AI: Empowering Women in Techwith Google Developers Group London x Invicity
Event Description
What if your technical skills weren’t the only thing advancing your career?
In today’s world, visibility is leverage, and the most impactful women in tech know how to build, showcase, and own their narrative.
Join Google Developer Group London and Invicity(The Ultimate Global Membership Community for ambitious young professionals) for an evening designed to help you turn your skills into a powerful personal brand, using cutting-edge AI tools and real-world strategies.
Whether you're a student, founder, early-career builder, or experienced operator, this event will give you the tools to stand out, get noticed, and unlock new opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
How to use Google Gemini & AI tools to craft standout LinkedIn content and CVs
Building a credible technical presence through GitHub, portfolios, and blogs
Turning your work into visible proof of expertise
Why personal branding is a career accelerator (and how to do it authentically)
How to navigate tax-efficient decisions when working in tech, from payroll and workplace pensions to setting up as a sole trader or limited company.
Speakers
Hear from an incredible lineup of women across tech, data, and engineering:
Kasia Dutch | Software Engineer @ Starling Bank A multi-award-winning engineer and founder of Code Your Confidence. Kasia is a career-switcher and mentor who has been recognized on the GirlCode Diversity & Inclusion Power List. She is an expert in technical storytelling and empowering women to communicate their value without apology.
Onyekachukwu Faith Ojumah | Software Engineer & Technical Writer Faith is a full-stack developer and a passionate technical communicator. With experience spanning engineering and community leadership, she specializes in making complex technical concepts accessible. She will be sharing how to bridge the gap between "writing code" and "building a credible online presence."
Ruchika Jha | Computer Science @ Northeastern & Robotics Lead A 5x Hackathon winner and Co-President of the Robotics Club, Ruchika specializes in autonomous engineering and Flutter development. She is also a national award-winning writer and professional Kathak dancer recognized by the UAE Ministry. As Workshop Lead, she combines technical depth with creative storytelling to help you build a multi-dimensional professional brand.
Kim Qin | PA to the CEO @TBA Global & Founder of Nova Entertainment Kim is a founder, community builder, and startup operator working across accounting, tax, entertainment, and tech. As PA to the CEO at TBA Global, an international accountancy firm, she supports business operations and works closely with professionals, founders, and growing companies. She previously served as Operations Director at a tech company that raised £2 million in seed-stage funding. Kim also currently serves as Secretary of the UK Society of Chinese Accountants and as a Global Partner at a stealth-stage AI company, and is a member of the China Culture Promotion Association. She will be sharing practical guidance on setting up a company, tax efficiency, and navigating the financial decisions that come with building a career or business.
🛠️ Event Format
18:00 – Welcome & Networking (Powered by Invicity) - Meet ambitious, globally-minded women building across London
18:30 – Intro - GDG London & Invicity - Why we did this event?
18:40 – Talk 1 - Kasia Dutch - Master the ASK: How to Advocate for Your Success
19:00 – Talk 2 - Kim Qin - Tax Efficiency for Tech Professionals & Future Founders
19:20 – Interactive Workshop - Ruchika Jha - Visibility as a Career Catalyst - Google Gemini. Note: Bring your laptop.
20:15 – Networking & Food (Powered by TBA Global) - Get real-time feedback + connect with speakers & peers
💡 Why This Event
We believe that for women in tech, the work doesn't always "speak for itself", you have to give it a voice. This event was born from a simple idea: your online story should do the heavy lifting for you. We want to empower every woman to leverage their visibility so that opportunities find them, rather than the other other way around.
GDG London is proud to provide the platform and technical ecosystem to showcase this talent, while Invincity continues its mission to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity. Together, we are building high-signal experiences that turn global potential into local impact.
🥂 The Experience
Expect a thoughtfully curated evening with:
High-quality networking (no awkward small talk)
Hands-on, actionable insights
Light catering & drinks
A community of ambitious builders, creators, and operators
Light catering & drinks – Generously supported by TBA Global, an international accountancy firm providing practical accounting and tax insights.
🎟️ Who Should Join
Women in tech
Students & early-career professionals
Anyone looking to build a stronger professional presence
Builders curious about AI, personal branding, and career growth
🤝 Our Partners
A huge thank you to the partners making this evening possible:
Halkin: Our incredible venue sponsor, providing a world-class space for the London tech community to connect.
TBA Global: Our accounting and tax partner, supporting founders, professionals, and growing businesses with practical financial and tax guidance.
📍 Location & Details
📅 Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
🕕 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Venue: Hosted at Halkin Offices, South Bank, SE1 (Near Waterloo/Blackfriars) - Full address sent to confirmed guests
Agenda
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Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Organiser
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Mihaela Peneva,
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Partners
TBA Global (https://www.tbagroup.uk/)
TBA Global — Experts in Global Tax, Product Compliance & Accounting
17+ years of experience | 60,000+ satisfied clients
Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers helping businesses grow worldwide.
Halkin (https://www.halkin.com/)
Halkin is a London-based provider of premium, flexible, and serviced workspaces, offering private offices, coworking areas, and meeting rooms across 9 locations in areas like Mayfair and the City.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-gdg-london-x-invicity-empowering-women-in-tech/.
Life Drawing. Chloë Models. £12.00
Chloë is a wonderful new model for our group!
The session is held in the TRA Community Hall, Ground Floor, Simla House, Weston Street, SE1 3RL.
All abilities are welcome to draw and meet likeminded people. Two hours of active dynamic poses from 2 to 25 minutes.
£12.00 for the session. The group is run on a drop-in basis. Pay on the night. Cash or card.
Artists are advised to bring their own materials although a small amount will be available for emergency use.
I think that is everything but message me if you have any queries.
Kind regards,
Cliff
The Android Circuit: Sixth Stop, Leicester Square
This event is part of The Android Circuit, London's Central Hub for Android Developers. Check out the full circuit at https://androidcircuit.london/.
The Android Circuit journeys through London, with each "stop" hosted in the heart of the city's vibrant tech ecosystem. Our mission remains the same: to connect Android developers of all levels.
We're delighted to announce that the next station on The Android Circuit will be Leicester Square! Mark your calendars for our sixth meetup on May 20th, starting at 18:00, which will be graciously hosted by Skyscanner.
Agenda
18:00 - Doors Open & Networking
18:30 - Welcome & Intro
18:45 - Hack for good: Accessibility testing with a Flipper Zero by Quintin Balsdon
19:30 - Supercharging Android development with CLI by Vaidehi Deshpande
20:15 - Networking
Agenda
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Speaker
Quintin Balsdon - Evinced (Technology Advocate)
Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Organiser
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Mihaela Peneva,
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Partner
Skyscanner (https://www.skyscanner.net/)
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-the-android-circuit-sixth-stop-leicester-square/.
INTRO TO WOODWORK – MAKE A CUPBOARD
**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-make-a-cupboard-13/
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If you hanker after a really useful item to take home with you, this versatile cabinet is an amazing piece of joinery to learn how to make. Made from seasoned pine, this classic project will teach you how to make an accurate wood frame, with a hinged, panelled door. The completed cabinet is 435mmH x 300mmW x 140mmD.
You will have the opportunity of learning classic joints, such as a mortice and tenon and dovetails, insert a shelf and hang a door, as you build your skills week by week. You will use measuring and marking tools, and hand tools, including chisels, smoothing, plough and rebate planes.
Over 12 weeks, we will cover many aspects of traditional joinery tuition. This content-rich class will suit everybody who wants to learn a lot in a short time.
Len Conway, a very experienced craftsperson and tutor will explain each part of the process and instill lifelong good habits as well as tips for improving accuracy if you have some woodwork experience.
About Len
Len Conway has over forty years of experience in further education. He has taught carpentry, Joinery and multi-skills to a high level. His interests include music, architecture, art, mountain walking and boating.
Coding Dojos Events This Week
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Vibe Сoding at the Science Museum w/ ElevenLabs
‼️ **GET A QR CODE ON LUMA TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT‼️** -> [https://luma.com/bhfumnou](https://luma.com/bhfumnou)
**Creative Vibe Coding at the Science Museum with ElevenLabs**
Artists have spent the last few years hearing that AI will change everything. This event is about putting those tools back into creative hands. We’re taking over the Science Museum’s Smith Centre and teaming up with ElevenLabs for a relaxed night of music, art, experimentation, and social vibe coding.
Whether you want to make an AI-powered instrument, a storytelling experiment, a poetic web page, or a generative artwork, this is your playground. Use any tools you like (ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable, v0, Cursor, Replit, and more) and get free access to ElevenLabs’ music and audio tools for the night. 🍻
**Format 🛠️**
We’ll be teaming up in small groups of 3–4 people. We’ll provide a creative prompt to get you started, and then it’s heads-down building. The goal is to vibe, experiment with AI as a tool for expression, and make new things together.
**New to vibe coding? ✨**
No worries. We’ll provide simple starter ideas, example prompts, and tool suggestions so even complete beginners can get building quickly and without stress.
**Schedule 🕒**
(Please arrive between **6:45 and 6:50 PM** so we can begin on time. An earlier arrival is not possible!)
**7:00** – Welcome
**7:05** – Keynote Speaker & Educational Intro
**7:15** – Challenge Brief & Team Formation 🤝
**7:35** – Round 1: Build 💻
**8:15** – Break (Snacks, drinks, swap ideas) 🍕
**8:30** – Round 2: Keep Building 🏗️
**9:00** – Optional Demos (Show what you made!) 📺
**9:15** – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️
**9:30** – Close
**Who is it for?**
Artists, musicians, designers, creative coders, and total beginners. If you want to understand AI better and like the idea of building in a friendly room (museum), you belong here.
**What to bring**
Laptop 💻
Headphones 🎧
A valid photo ID
Curiosity & good vibes ⚡
**Important info**
This event is **18+ only**.
Please bring a valid photo ID for entry.
Please enter via the **Group Entrance** at the Science Museum.
We want to keep the evening welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, and reserve the right to remove attendees for disruptive or inappropriate behavior.
**Accessibility ♿**
The venue is very accessible, including for wheelchair users, and the museum has step-free access and accessible facilities throughout.
**Location 📍**
Science Museum (Smith Centre)
**Group Entrance**
Exhibition Road, South Kensington
London SW7 2DD
‼️ 👉 Limited capacity. RSVP ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/bhfumnou) required.
By signing up, you consent to the collection and sharing of your name, email address, photos, videos, and software, unless you explicitly opt out by informing the organizers.
SUN 11.15am ALL LEVEL K1 Battersea Dojo
ALL LEVELS
Technique Class
Team Shark Dojo, Battersea Sports Centre, SW11 2DA
Best time to train is in the morning! Here are a few benefits:
* Gets that morning workout out of the way
* More productive rest of the weekend
* Kickstarts your metabolism
* More energy & focus for the day
* Develops positive sports/fitness mindset
What's involved:
* Drill & Hone K1 Techniques
* Flexibility exercises
* Light controlled Touch-Contact (if time permits)
What to bring:
* All your equipment
* Bottle of water
* Muay Thai Kickboxing Shorts are compulsory as they are sports specific! Can be worn over leggings. Please do not wear unsuitable clothing such as track & field shorts, surf or board shorts, tracksuit bottoms etc. MMA Shorts are acceptable as they have enough stretch for flexibility & splits training
*Note: If you arrive late, please dress in and join the class straight away. Do not keep the class or your training partner waiting. If you need to leave early just slide out and let your training partner or Instructor know*
THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance + the Gathering & Ritual Breath + Shamanic Bass
**🌿The R I T U A L 🍃**
**✅Saturday, May 23 2026**
**✨Urban Retreat & Ecstatic Dance Gathering**
🌀Join us to step over the threshold into “the Ritual” and gift yourself a full day of transformation, healing, empowerment and reset.
**💫You’ll be guided through a breakthrough programme including:**
* \*Welcome Ceremony
* \*Tantric Trance Dance process
* \*Conscious Connections & Ritual Breathwork
* \*Group Sharing / Integration time
* \*Shamanic Bass Temple - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony
🧘You’ll leave feeling recharged, lighter, clearer and deeply connected to your true self.
You’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome!
**For booking and more info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987903571094?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987903571094?aff=oddtdtcreator)
1. **TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL🍃**
Join us for this Blindfolded Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey!
💫Through this unique transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature, your Hearts deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery.
**🧘An Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century!**
This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, Emotional Release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan ... with the powerful use of a blindfold - all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration.
**🌀Our video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0)
2. **THE GATHERING: Human Connection Ritual Workshop**
You are invited to slow down… feel, and be seen. To come as you are.
This is where inner exploration meets collective awakening!
***You are warmly invited to join us for THE GATHERING!***
***In the heart of the city,***
***Have a pause & take ... a breath.***
***Step out of the noise and into presence.***
The Gathering is a Human Connection Ritual that blends modern breathwork with conscious connection practices.
The Gathering invites you to slow down, feel, and be seen.
Come as you are. Leave more yourself.
Through embodied practices and conscious breathwork, we remember what it means to be fully alive... within ourselves, and with one another.
3. **SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE - an Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Journey! + Live Percussion + Cacao Ceremony + Mesmerising Visuals + Fruit Social & Hangout**
**❤️ IMAGINE:** A night of Dynamic, Soul-Stirring TRIBAL Rhythms and GLOBAL Bass
**💚 DREAM:** a beautiful Cacao Ceremony with Positive Intention Ritual + Tarot Cards Altar
**💛 CREATE:** Dance Your Dreams into Creation with our Huge Dancefloor, Live Percussion & Awesome Visuals!
✨Step into this transformational & very powerful personal growth all day retreat!
*👉Dance, Move, Connect, Release, Meditate & Celebrate with us!*
**✅Saturday, May 23 2026**
**🧘Ecstatic Dance, Delicious Cacao, Epic Music!**
**🌀MUSIC VIBES:** Shamanic Bass\-Heavy World Dub\|Tribal Breaks\| Global Bass\| Drum & Bass
4. 📣Join us for this One-of-a-Kind Transformational Urban Retreat.
It’s an exploration of the practices and principles of Embodied Relating with 3 beautiful journeys!
✨The RITUAL✨ all-day workshop Includes:
1\. Tantric Trance Dance Ritual
2\. Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath Workshop
3\. Shamanic BASS Temple \- Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony
*“We have come to be danced... not the nice invisible, self conscious shuffle... but the matted hair flying, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance... the strip us from our casings, return our wings, sharpen our claws & tongues dance... the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance..”*
\- Jewel Mathieson
Indian Professionals in London AI Bootcamp
Join fellow Indian pros in London for a day of fun, hands-on AI bootcamp where you’ll level up your skills and network for all levels!
**AI Bootcamp: Practical AI for Everyday Work**
Hands-on session where participants discover how AI can save time and improve daily work through real examples, simple prompts, and immediate takeaways.
**Key Topics Covered**
**AI Fundamentals & Ethics:** Understanding AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use.
**Prompt Engineering:** Techniques for using tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E.
**No-Code/Low-Code Tools:** Utilizing platforms like Zapier, Canva AI, and Notion for workflow automation.
**My Job, My AI Use Case" Activity**
Worksheet exercise: identify one repetitive task from your job, turn it into an AI use case, build simple prompts.
**Industry-Specific Use Cases:** Real examples from operations, HR, finance, retail, marketing, healthcare admin. Shows specific problems AI solves faster.
Build Your AI Docs Strategy: Gaps, Playbooks and Automation
**AI is becoming part of many documentation workflows, but how do you turn that into a clear, repeatable strategy?**
At this month’s meetup, we’ll focus on how to build an AI docs strategy by identifying gaps in your current approach, creating practical playbooks, and using automation to support consistent, scalable documentation.
In this session, [Maddy Onyehara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddalena-o-bb2372020) (Technical Writer, Cloudflare), [Jun Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/junlee98?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) (Senior Technical Writer, Cloudflare), and [Anita Achu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-achu?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) (Technical Writer, Upsun) will walk through how to approach AI in documentation in a structured way. This includes spotting where current workflows fall short, designing playbooks teams can rely on, and introducing automation that improves quality without adding unnecessary complexity.
🔔 **Note**
Please note: spaces are limited, so please RSVP only if you’re able to attend and free up your spot if your plans change.
🗒️ **Agenda**
**When**: Thursday, 21 May, from 6:00pm
**Where**: The Gallery @ [The Corner](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xegvGx3qA9ysEgvA6) (42 Adler Street, E1 1EE)
**What**:
**18:00 - 18:30** Arrival
**18:30 - 18:40** Welcome & Housekeeping
**18:40 - 19:00** Presentation from our sponsor, [Document360](https://document360.com/)
**19:00 - 19:50** Session: Build Your AI Docs Strategy
**19:50 - 20:00** Q&A
**20:00 - 21:00** Networking
All times are approximate.
**📍 How to find us**
Enter the hotel, turn right, and pass the bar to find The Gallery meeting room. Look for WTD signs and friendly organisers.
**📸 Photos**
Please note that organisers may take photos during the event for the Write the Docs London community.
MxLDN: 20th May 2026
**The main event: MxLDN**
* **Date:** Wednesday 20th May
* **Time:** 18:00 - 20:00
* **Location:**
Dotdigital Offices,
9th Floor, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG
**Post event drinks & games:**
* **Date:** Wednesday 20th May
* **Time:** 20:30 - 22:00
* **Location:**
Bermondsey Bierkeller,
2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY
**About MxLDN**
20th May, Dotdigital's office, London Bridge, be there or be square!
MxLDN is a bi-monthly event, open to anyone in the Magento and Adobe Commerce world – developers, merchants, marketers, agencies, you name it…
We welcome speakers who dive into the detail of what's actually happening in ecommerce right now. Get in touch via hello@mxldn.co.uk if you'd like to speak at one of our future events.
We host open conversation over free pizza, free beer…what more could you want?
More? Here you go then, after the talks we’ll head down to Bermondsey Bierkeller for some post-event drinks and games. There’ll be air hockey, digital darts, pool tables, and shuffleboards galore!
Save the date. See you there!
Presented by: JH, Hÿva, & Dotdigital
Reach out to us via email us at **hello@mxldn.co.uk**
DSOLG May 2026 - AI incident response
## Details
Welcome to the DevSecOps London Gathering March Event on Wednesday 20 May. Along with our amazing talks we bring you the usual conversations, pizza and beer!
**Location:**
* 📍 **Venue:** Veracode, 36 Queen Street London, EC4R 1BN
* 📅 **Date**: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
* 🕕 **Time**: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
## Talk 1 - James Bevan
**Abstract:**
DevSecOps teams scan everything except the system governing their processes: Jira itself. When Jira configuration drifts, controls fail silently - workflows skip security gates, permissions grant unintended access, required fields disappear.
This session demonstrates how configuration drift creates security gaps and shows live detection across workflows, permissions, and automation. With agentic AI now modifying Jira configs, continuous monitoring of your control plane isn't optional.
**Speaker Bio**:
James is co-founder and CRO at Solcoro, building a platform that gives Enterprises and Atlassian Solution Partners real visibility into Jira Cloud environments. Alongside Solcoro, he also runs CROquet - a UK-based GTM consulting business. He takes on a small number of advisory and project engagements, focused on incentive design and revenue architecture. This combination lets him apply GTM theory in practice, both inside a SaaS business and across client environments.
## Talk 2 - Derrisa Tuscano
**Abstract**
The widespread deployment of Generative AI has introduced novel security incidents ranging from prompt injection and data exfiltration to misinformation cascades that traditional incident response frameworks are ill equipped to handle. This talk introduces a Practical Incident Response Framework for Generative AI Systems designed to bridge established cybersecurity standards with emerging AI assurance principles. I will discuss a response centric taxonomy that identifies six recurrent incident archetypes and presents a structured playbook aligned with NIST SP 800 61r3, NIST AI 600 1, MITRE ATLAS, and the OWASP LLM Top 10. Attendees will learn how to reduce the cognitive load on security teams during non deterministic AI failures by using tailored runbooks, RACI matrices, and Swimlane diagrams. Ultimately, the session will demonstrate how organizations can adapt traditional response models to operationalize AI incident response effectively.
**Speaker Bio:**
Derrisa Tuscano is a Cybersecurity postgraduate from the University of Warwick and a published researcher in Generative AI incident response. Her professional background includes leading numerous end to end project life cycles for Applied AI solutions at Quantiphi Analytics Solutions, where she specialized in architecting virtual agents within Google Cloud environments. Derrisa has been recognized with the WMG Excellence Scholarship and the Warwick Award for her commitment to skills development. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between enterprise cloud delivery and robust cyber risk management to ensure secure and compliant AI implementation.
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DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch.
All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing).
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On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends.
All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here:
[https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams)
(Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!)
No game development experience required!
If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here:
[https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1)
Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com
with the following:
Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact.
Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates:
[https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)























