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Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games.
Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it.
We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different.
Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before.
Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part!
Who knew getting fit could be this fun?
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
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We play every:
* Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00)
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
Finance, Banking, FinTech - Business Networking Event in London (Covent Garden)
**Looking for a business networking event in London for finance, banking and fintech professionals** \- while also connecting with founders\, tech pros and the wider business ecosystem? Join us in **Covent Garden** for a **founder-led networking evening** co-organised by London tech startups **GMax Card**, **Ciitab and Getshop Today**.
**What to Expect**
* Connect with professionals in **finance, FinTech, investment banking, B2B and tech**
* Build valuable business relationships across the **finance, business and startup ecosystem**
* Exchange ideas, spot trends, and uncover opportunities
* A lightly structured event - not a random mingle, not an overcrowded conference
An atmosphere that feels **high-quality yet relaxed**, with space for real conversations. Hosts are there from the start to help with introductions.
**Meet and Connect With:**
* Finance, banking & investment professionals
* FinTech & B2B professionals
* Startup founders & entrepreneurs
* Tech, product & digital professionals
* Business owners & decision-makers
**How the Evening Flows:**
**18:30** \- Arrival
**19:00** \- Short introductions
**19:30** \- Open networking
**21:30** \- Close
Hosts are there from the start to help with introductions.
**Venue: Olea Social, Covent Garden**
Olea Social is a stylish Mediterranean bar in the heart of **Covent Garden**, offering a warm, high-quality setting for relaxed, meaningful networking. Just a short walk from both Covent Garden and Leicester Square stations, it is easily accessible from multiple tube lines. The event will be held in a reserved area within the venue.
**Entry & GMax Cards**
* **Free RSVP**: Event access
* **Paid ticket (when available)**: Includes a contactless **GMax Card** (ask host to claim; not distributed automatically)
**Co-organised by tech startups:**
* **[Getshop Today](http://www.getshop.today/)**[ - Create your own independent online store on a UK-built platform](http://www.getshop.today/)
* **[GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)**[ - Digital and contactless business cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)
* **[Ciitab](http://www.ciitab.com/)**[ - AI-powered LinkedIn networking tool](http://www.ciitab.com/)
**Dress Code**
Business / smart
**Important Info**
* 18+ (ID may be required)
* Photos/video by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](www.cineeye.co.uk) (inform us if you prefer not to appear)
* Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage.
**Limited spaces available - early booking recommended.**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.
London Clojure Dojo at uSwitch
uSwitch is located on the first floor of the ZPG building at 5 Copper Row, London, SE1 2LH, London (Click on the map for directions)
What 3 words location: [https://what3words.com/puts.sudden.else](https://what3words.com/puts.sudden.else)
The Clojure dojo is a collaborative way to learn Clojure/ClojureScript through practice. The aim is to learn a little more than before you started. This event is for those new to coding through to more experienced developers.
We organise into small groups (2-4) people and write code to solve challenges great and small, chosen by those at the event.
We aim to ensure someone in your group has some Clojure experience, so you shouldn't feel lost (well no more than all developers do when Stack Overflow is broken).
Example challenges for the coding dojo are listed on this website: http://www.londonclojurians.org/code-dojo/
Various past exercises have been loaded to
[https://github.com/ldnclj](https://github.com/ldnclj/lisp1.5/blob/master/src/lisp1/5.clj)
# Approximate schedule:
18:40 Doors open and start collecting suggestions
18.45 Pizza should have arrived
19:00 Quick intros and vote on suggestions
19:15 Break out into groups and start practising
20:45 Gather together for a quick show and tell
# What should I bring?
We organise into small groups, so if you have a laptop with a working Clojure environment please bring it along (there are lots of online Clojure environments, so you can just use your browser too).
# How do I get in to the building?
At the glass doors press the buzzer to inform the security guard you are here. Say you are here for the event on the first floor.
Is there way to talk with the Clojure community?
Why yes. The Clojurians Slack channel is full of friendly people who love to try and help. People based in London are often in the #clojure-uk channel. Sign up for a free account to the Clojurians Slack community via http://clojurians.net/
What is Clojure?
Clojure is a JVM language that has syntactically similarities to Lisp, full integration with Java and its libraries and focuses on providing a solution to the issue of single machine concurrency.
Its small core makes it surprisingly easy for Java developers to pick up and it provides a powerful set of concurrency strategies and data structures designed to make immutable data easy to work with. If you went to Rich Hickey’s LJC talk about creating Clojure you’ll already know this, if not it’s well worth watching the Rich Hickey “Clojure for Java Programmers” video or Stuart Halloway “Radical Simplicity” video .
Property, Landlords, Business Owners - Business Networking Event in London
**Looking for a business networking event in London for property professionals and business owners?** Join us in Covent Garden for a networking evening hosted by digital business card app GMax Card.
**What to Expect**
* Connect with **property professionals, landlords, and business owners** in a relaxed but purposeful setting.
* **Build valuable business relationships** across the property and business ecosystem, exchange ideas, spot market trends, and uncover opportunities.
* A **lightly structured event** \- not a formal conference\, nor a random pub mingle\.
* An **atmosphere that feels** **quality yet relaxed**, with space for professional after-work conversations.
* Hosts are there from the start to help with introductions.
**Who You'll Meet**
* **Property professionals** and **landlords** \- residential and commercial
* **Business owners** and entrepreneurs with property interests
* **Property developers** and **asset managers**
* **Architects** and **interior designers**
* **Property management professionals** \- including block managers\, estate agents\, and letting agents
* Finance and investment professionals active in **real estate and property** markets
**How the Evening Flows**
18:30 - Arrival
19:00 - Short introductions
19:30 - Open networking
21:30 - Close
Hosts are there from the start to help with introductions.
**Venue: Olea Social, Covent Garden**
Olea Social is a stylish Mediterranean bar in the heart of Covent Garden, offering a warm, high-quality setting for relaxed, meaningful networking. Just a short walk from both Covent Garden and Leicester Square stations, it is easily accessible from multiple tube lines. The event will be held in a reserved area within the venue.
**Entry & GMax Cards**
* Free RSVP: Event access only
* Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (ask host to claim; not distributed automatically)
**Dress Code**
Business / smart casual
**Hosted by:**
[GMax Card - a digital business card](www.gmaxcard.com) platform designed for modern networking and professional connections beyond LinkedIn. Share all your contact details through one simple link.
**Important Info**
* 18+ (ID may be required)
* Photos/video by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](www.cineeye.co.uk) (inform us if you prefer not to appear)
* Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage.
**Limited spots - register early!**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.
Speed Networking for Film, TV, Music, and Media at The Refinery CityPoint
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Speed Networking for Film, TV, Music, and Media**
Join us for an exclusive **Speed Networking for Film, TV, Music and Media**. Connect with creative professionals looking to accelerate their connections and grow their businesses. Imagine meeting and connecting with a room full of like-minded creative professionals in a fun and time efficient manner.
**Ticket & Entry: Here is the payment link:** https://www.fatsoma.com/e/tdqil8o1/speed-networking-for-film-tv-music-and-media-at-the-refinery-citypoint
**We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Speed Networking is a dynamic and efficient way to connect with professionals across various creative industries. Break out of your networking comfort zone and say goodbye to missed opportunities with this structured format. We have hired the mezzanie room upstairs with own bar..
**The Refinery CityPoint** \- Located just around the corner from **Moorgate Station**, it is a stylish and expansive venue in the heart of the City. With its chic interiors, statement furniture, and welcoming atmosphere, **The Refinery** is the perfect location for **local corporate events**, **business breakfasts**, **working lunches**, **client entertainment.**
**Event Schedule**
**18:00 – 21:00 \| Welcome to the event** where your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other.
**19:00 – 20:00 \| Speed Networking Event Starts:** Take part in an exciting speed networking event focused on the film, TV, music, and media industries. This fast-paced environment is designed to help you make valuable connections, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities in a relaxed environment.
**20:00 \- 21:00 \| Network & chill:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the speed networking are finished.
**Why Attend?**
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to expand your network and forge valuable connections on a 1-2-1 basis. With just 3 minutes per attendee, you'll get the opportunity to speak to everyone attending in a timed and structured format. Are you a filmmaker, musician, media professional, or creative entrepreneur looking to expand your network and accelerate your career? This is your ultimate chance to connect, collaborate, and create magic in just one extraordinary night!
**Who Should Attend?**
Connect with Film, TV, Music and Media Professionals in a relaxed setting. **Producers, Directors, Artists & Actors, Musicians & Screenwriters, Media Lawyers, Photographers & Videographers, Investors, Anyone interested in Film, Media, TV, and Music Industry.**
**Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other.
**Ticket & Entry: Here is the payment link:** https://www.fatsoma.com/e/tdqil8o1/speed-networking-for-film-tv-music-and-media-at-the-refinery-citypoint
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience!
**Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.**
**Refund policy: There is no refund at this event.**
Business Networking Event in London, Covent Garden. Startups, Entrepreneurs
**Looking for a business networking event in London?** Join us in Covent Garden, central London at this event by tech startup **GMax Card** and **Getshop Today**.
**What to Expect**
A focused mix of founders, business owners, and professionals across tech and finance - the kind of room that feels both high-quality and easy to be in.
The setting is lively but designed for real conversations, with space to connect naturally rather than forced networking.
Our hosts are available from the start to help with introductions if needed.
**Meet and Connect with:**
* Startup founders & entrepreneurs
* Business owners
* IT, tech & product professionals
* Finance, banking & investment specialists
* Local and international professionals based in London
**How the Evening Runs**
18:30 - Arrival & welcome
19:00 - Optional introductions
19:30 - Open networking
21:30 - Close
**Venue: Olea Social, Covent Garden**
Olea Social is a stylish Mediterranean bar in the heart of Covent Garden, offering a warm, high-quality setting for relaxed, meaningful networking. Just a short walk from both Covent Garden and Leicester Square stations, it is easily accessible from multiple tube lines. The event will be held in a reserved area within the venue.
**Entry & GMax Cards**
Free RSVP: Includes full access to the networking event
Upgrade your networking: Paid tickets include a contactless GMax Card (when available)
**Dress Code:**
Smart casual. As this is a business networking event, we recommend dressing as you would for a client or professional meeting.
⚙️ **Co-organised by tech startups:**
* [GMax Card - Digital and contactless business cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) designed for modern networking.
* [Ciitab - AI-powered LinkedIn networking tool](http://www.ciitab.com/) to help you build and nurture professional connections at scale.
* [Getshop Today - Create your own independent online store on a UK-built platform](http://www.getshop.today/), so you’re not dependent solely on global marketplaces like Amazon or eBay.
**Important Details:**
* Age & ID: 18+. ID may be required for alcohol purchases.
* Photos & Video: Filming and photography by [CineEye - video production and commercial photography in London](http://www.cineeye.co.uk/). Images may be used for promotion - inform organisers on arrival if you do not consent.
* Liability: Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no responsibility for loss, injury, or damage to you or your property.
**Register Early!**
And join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.
Art Appreciation - Leonardo da Vinci
This week we'll be looking at the life and work of **Leonardo da Vinci**!
Come and learn with us as we discover more of this legendary figure.
All welcome!
*If you come after 6.30pm ring the doorbell*
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Agentic A.I Hack Night London Hackathon + Drinks + Food
All levels welcomed! Come and use Agentic A.I Skills to build an agent!
Drinks / Food provided, and we're heading to the pub after the Hackathon.
You MUST apply on Luma here:
https://luma.com/hack-night-tessl-may13-2026?utm_source=meetup
## DO NOT RSVP here, you MUST RSVP on Luma,
## What's Hack Night?
Five hours. One room full of builders. Zero fluff. As many demos as we can.
Hack Night at Tessl is a London evening for people who would rather build than posture. You show up with an idea, find a team if you want one, spend a few focused hours shipping with a DJ in the background, and demo what you made before the night ends. Then we head to the pub.
**When**: May 13\, 2026 \| 4:00 PM \- 8:45 PM BST **Where**: Tessl office, London
**Who**: Hosted by : Adam Chan ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsajchan/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsajchan/?utm_source=luma)), Sam Hooti ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-h-b79850387](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-h-b79850387?utm_source=luma)) and HackerSquad with Tessl
The Judges: Four people who've actually built things worth shipping. They'll see your demo and give you real feedback.
**James Pimentel-Pinto** — First European iPhone developer and inventor of the hybrid app model. Built the first mobile banking, eCommerce, and sports apps in the world, with over 27 App Store #1s. Expect feedback on craft, originality, and whether what you shipped could actually live in users' hands.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespp/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespp/?utm_source=luma)
**Vy Alechnavicius** — Design and product leader, startup advisor. Has worked in human-centric AI, product craft, and developer experience. Expect feedback on product sense and whether what you built actually respects the person using it.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaexperience/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaexperience/?utm_source=luma)
**Lachlan Chavasse** — Former founder of useDaily (personal AI), now launching Frontier Tower in London. Expect feedback on what's actually novel, where the real leverage is, and whether your idea holds up outside the demo.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/lchavasse/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lchavasse/?utm_source=luma)
**Pedro Proença** —Engineering leader who scaled a marketplace startup from 50 to 5,000 people, building the search and personalization that connected buyers and sellers across 40 countries. Then at big tech, helping tens of thousands of engineers ship safely to billions of users. Now at a scale-up working on AI adoption. Expect feedback on what pain you're actually solving, and whether people would keep using what you built.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-proenca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-proenca?utm_source=luma)
## Here's How It Works
**4:00 PM - Doors Open**Check in, grab food, meet other builders, form groups, (or solo hack if you want) and decide what you're making.
**4:30 PM - Opening Context**Quick welcome from the host and venue partner so everyone knows the flow for the night.
**5:00 PM - Short Technical Remarks**If there are host or sponsor remarks, they stay short. The point is to get useful context, then get people building.
**5:30 PM - Build Time**Heads down. Music on. Ship something. Use the time to test an idea, explore a tool, or finally build the thing you've been sitting on.
**7:30 PM - Demo Time**Show what you made. Get feedback. See what everyone else shipped.
**8:45 PM - Wrap Up**Final demos, shout-outs, and a clean finish to the night. And of course, Pub! We're heading to a pub nearby for a pint and a proper debrief. Come if you want to keep the conversation going.
## What You Need to Bring
* Your laptop
* An idea, or the willingness to find one there
* A bias toward shipping
Food will be handled. The space is handled. You just need to show up ready to build.
## Who Should Come?
This is for developers, founders, technical operators, and AI-native product people who like building in the same room as other ambitious people. All skill levels are welcome as long as you're ready to participate.
## Why It's Worth It
Hack Nights create the kind of pressure that helps you actually finish something. You leave with a working prototype, a new collaborator, or at minimum a stronger idea than the one you arrived with.
## Ready to Build?
Register below once the page goes live. Space will be limited to the room capacity at Tessl.
## A big thanks to our sponsors for making this happen:
## Tessl
Tessl helps you find, install, version, and evaluate the skills and context your coding agents rely on, so they behave consistently across tools and projects.
[https://tessl.io/](https://tessl.io/?utm_source=luma)
## Neo4j
Transform Your Data Into Knowledge for Deep, Contextual Understanding
Connect and organize your data with a knowledge graph to see the bigger picture. Capture all the relationships with their context for deeper understanding. Unify silos to improve model accuracy and make better predictions
[https://neo4j.com/](https://neo4j.com/?utm_source=luma)
## Hubble
At Hubble, you can book 1:1 calls with experienced founders, operators, and investors who’ve actually done the thing. So you can learn faster, make better decisions, and keep moving forward.
Real help from people who’ve been there.
[https://www.hubble.social/](https://www.hubble.social/?utm_source=luma)
## Codex (OpenAI)
Built to drive real engineering work
From routine pull requests to your hardest problems, Codex reliably completes tasks end to end, like building features, complex refactors, migrations, and more, powered by OpenAI’s frontier coding models.
[https://openai.com/codex/](https://openai.com/codex/?utm_source=luma)
See you soon!
Builders Collective
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebuilderscollective/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebuilderscollective/?utm_source=luma)
Location
210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY, United Kingdom
“Privacy preserving age verification” is bullsh*t
Many governments are now pushing age verification and VPN restriction laws, lobbied by Big Tech companies, with no visible popular demand for it.
Is that truly to "protect children", or is it better explained by desire to control and censor online speech, while appeasing their corporate donors?
Let's discuss the future of the Internet, freedom from censorship, privacy vs. security trade-off, and other related topics.
To kick off the conversation, we will look at Cory Doctorow's essay on age verification and "Online Safety Act" called ***[“Privacy preserving age verification” is bullshit](https://doctorow.medium.com/privacy-preserving-age-verification-is-bullshit-0aefd53019e0)***.
*<...>politicians all over the world demanded a kind of impossible encryption: encryption that works perfectly when it’s doing something legitimate, like keeping hackers from pushing malware to your pacemaker or stealing your life’s savings or listening in on you through your phone’s microphone, but also they require that this encryption offer no protection to criminals, drug dealers, terrorists, child abusers, and other miscreants.*
*This really is like water that’s not wet.*
Nakba 78 March for Palestine
Hello,
Join me for the 'Nakba 78 March for Palestine'
Meet around 11:50 am
Location: Exhibition road London
Nakba day is observed to commemorate the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland, a day after Israeli independence day.
We will be marching in solidarity with free Palestine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXy1-mZHO2o/?igsh=MWtidWowMGNvMDNuZg==
Hope to see you there. Will add 'find me' details closer to the date.
P.s: previous event has been cancelled in lieu of the march
The Music Is Black: A British Story
**Join us for an exciting Art Exhibition hosted by the Black Art Enthusiasts Collective**
**This is not a free event details on how to purchase tickets below.**
**The Music is Black: A British Story:**
125 years of Black music-making in Britain. This landmark exhibition will reveal how Black British music has shaped British culture. Spanning four continents and 12 decades, this is a story of excellence and struggle, resilience and joy.
[Purchase tickets here](https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/the-music-is-black-a-british-story)
**After exploring the exhibition we will have a discussion after.**
**Please arrive promptly at 13.45 pm to go in at 2pm**
Business Networking London | Where entrepreneurs meet by London Connector®
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-london-where-entrepreneurs-meet-by-london-connector-tickets-1988170587748?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-london-where-entrepreneurs-meet-by-london-connector-tickets-1988170587748?aff=meetup)**
Meet entrepreneurs, angel investors & startup founders at London's premier business networking event. Build real connections in Belgravia.
**Join London Connector® for a premium business networking event at the prestigious 2 Chesham Hotel, Belgravia — bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, company directors, and professionals ready to build meaningful connections in the heart of Central London.**
London Connector® hosts premium **business networking events across Central London** — including **Belgravia, Mayfair, Soho, and the City** — connecting **entrepreneurs, founders, expats, investors, and professionals** looking to grow their London network. With more than **100 events hosted every year** and a vibrant international community, London Connector® is one of the city's most trusted and active **business networking platforms**.
Whether you are an **aspiring entrepreneur**, an **established business owner**, a **startup founder**, or an **investor** — this **London business networking event** offers the perfect premium environment to meet the right people, explore new opportunities, and build lasting professional relationships.
**💼 Why Attend This London Business Networking Event?**
The London Connector® series has built a strong reputation for bringing together **ambitious entrepreneurs, company directors, angel investors, innovators, and professionals** from a wide variety of industries across London.
The goal is simple: to connect **like-minded business professionals** who are serious about **collaboration, growth, and creating opportunities** in a relaxed, welcoming, and stylish environment.
At this **Belgravia business networking event**, you can:
* Meet **entrepreneurs and company directors** looking to expand their London network
* Connect with **angel investors and professionals** from diverse sectors and industries
* Explore **partnerships, collaborations, joint ventures, and client opportunities**
* Enjoy a stylish and relaxed **social mixer** setting ideal for both business and social networking
* Build genuine, long-term professional relationships with **like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders**
**✨ Event Highlights**
* Informal **open networking** with introductions facilitated by our host and the London Connector® community
* A warm, welcoming, and **inclusive networking environment** where conversations naturally lead to opportunities
* **Networking from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM** — plenty of time to meet new people and build lasting connections
* Access to an **exclusive WhatsApp networking community** for pre-event and post-event connection
* One of Central London's most consistent and well-attended **business networking events**
**👥 Who Should Attend?**
This **London business networking event at Belgravia** is designed for:
* 🚀 **Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders** — looking to showcase ideas, find mentors, or attract strategic partners and investors
* 🏢 **Business Owners & Company Directors** — interested in building partnerships, meeting potential clients, or discovering innovative business solutions
* 💰 **Angel Investors & Advisors** — seeking exposure to exciting ventures, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and professionals across industries
* 💼 **Professionals from SMEs & Corporates** — aiming to grow their personal network, generate leads, or explore collaborations outside their immediate field
* 🧠 **Consultants & Service Providers** — in marketing, finance, legal, HR, tech, or sustainability, looking to connect with decision-makers and companies in need of their expertise
* 💻 **Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts** — eager to stay ahead of trends in **digital, fintech, AI**, and other high-growth sectors
* 🌐 **Expats & Professionals New to London's Business Scene** — looking for a welcoming **entrepreneur community in London** where professional introductions are natural, warm, and meaningful
**📍 About the Venue — 2 Chesham Hotel, Belgravia**
Located in the heart of **Belgravia, Central London**, the 2 Chesham Hotel provides an elegant, stylish, and professional setting perfectly suited to London's most ambitious **entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals**. A premium venue for a premium **London networking event**.
**🎟️ Spaces Are Limited — Book Early!**
Spaces are strictly limited and this event may sell out in advance. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend **booking your ticket early**.
Reserve your place today and be part of an evening where **business meets opportunity** in the heart of Belgravia — one of Central London's most iconic and prestigious locations.
**📲 Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Group**
On the day of the event, you will receive an email invitation to join our **exclusive attendee WhatsApp group** — allowing **entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and professionals** to start connecting, arranging meetings, and building relationships before and after the event.
**📸 Event Disclaimer**
Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across our social media channels, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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DSF Big Birthday Bash 2026
✨🎊 Welcome to DSF Big Birthday Bash 🎊✨
THE TICKET BALLOT IS NOW OPEN!
Click the link below to enter the ballot 👇
[Click here!!!](https://datasciencefestival.com/event/big-birthday-bash-2026/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=meetup&utm_campaign=bigbdaybash)
Join us on Saturday 16th May 2026, for our 12th Festival, at our London home CodeNode, celebrating DSF turning 10, for one day only!
Enter the ticket ballot to be in with a chance of attending. 600 lucky people will get to attend this event for free 🎟️
40 speakers, 4 stream rooms, 14 partners, lunch, swag bags, and an entire day to learn, mingle, and be inspired!
Event time: 08:15 AM - 18:00 PM
Venue address: CodeNode, 10 South Pl, London, EC2M 7EB
Nearest tube station: Moorgate or Liverpool Street
Schedule and speaker details are updated weekly [here.](https://datasciencefestival.com/event/big-birthday-bash-2026/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=meetup&utm_campaign=bigbdaybash)
Please note this event will not be streamed, so please ensure you apply for a ballot ticket to watch these sessions live.
**PLEASE NOTE: CLICKING ATTENDING ON MEETUP DOES NOT GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THIS EVENT. PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK ABOVE OR BELOW TO REGISTER FOR TICKETS**.
Ticketing: Due to the popularity of Data Science Festival events, we are now allocating event tickets via a random ballot. Registering enters you into the ticket ballot for DSF Big Birthday Bash on Saturday 16th May 2026. The ballot will be drawn throughout the month of April 2026. If you have not received a ticket by May 7th 2026, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in getting a ticket. Those who are randomly selected will then be e-mailed tickets for the event. Please read how the ticketing works in full here. ([[https://datasciencefestival.com/2024/01/01/dsf-tickets-101-mayday-2024/](https://datasciencefestival.com/2024/01/01/dsf-tickets-101-mayday-2024/)]([https://datasciencefestival.com/2024/01/01/dsf-tickets-101-mayday-2024/](https://datasciencefestival.com/2024/01/01/dsf-tickets-101-mayday-2024/)))
Event details:
🎟️ Please bring your ticket (a paper copy or on your phone) to the event to check in with your QR code. Tickets are non-transferable. Arrive before 10:00 AM for guaranteed entry.
☕️ There is no breakfast at the venue, however, there is tea, coffee, and water provided throughout the day. Lunch is also provided. Soft drinks and alcohol can be purchased from SpaceBar at Code Node.
⌚️ Doors will open at 8:15 AM sharp and attendee registration will begin at this time on Saturday 16th May 2026. Speaker sessions begin at 9:00 AM, but please arrive at least 45 minutes before the conference begins, to make sure you enter the event on time. Arrive before 10:00 AM for guaranteed entry.
📛 Please pick up your badge, schedule and SWAG bag at the registration table on the ground floor.
🤝 There will be networking at the Spacebar from 17:00 - 18:00 PM so come and say hello!
FAQ will be live in April 2026. Please take some time to review this ahead of the event.
Check out last year's DSF Game On here:
[https://datasciencefestival.com/event/game-on-2025/](https://datasciencefestival.com/event/game-on-2025/)
We can't wait to see you back in person! 👋
**#DSFBigBirthdayBash**
Sustainability Networking London | Investors & Founders Meetup
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainability-networking-london-investors-founders-meetup-tickets-1988483090452?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainability-networking-london-investors-founders-meetup-tickets-1988483090452?aff=meetup)**
London sustainability networking for founders, investors & professionals. Build partnerships and grow valuable connections.
## **What is Sustainability Connector®?**
Sustainability Connector® is a premium business networking event in London for founders, investors, professionals, and advisors focused on sustainability, ESG, innovation, and responsible growth.
It brings together a high-quality mix of people with shared interests across sustainable business, impact investing, clean innovation, and future-focused industries. The environment is designed for meaningful conversations, valuable introductions, and real opportunities.
The focus is on quality over quantity—helping attendees build partnerships, secure investment, and create long-term business relationships.
There are no panels or presentations—just a professional setting where conversations flow naturally and connections happen organically.
## **Who Should Attend?**
* Founders and entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses
* Investors, angels, VCs, and family offices seeking ESG and impact opportunities
* Corporate professionals, consultants, and advisors in sustainability and innovation
* Anyone interested in future-focused business, growth, and responsible investment
## **Why Attend?**
In London, the right introductions can create real opportunities.
As sustainability becomes a priority for investors, companies, and consumers, this event is highly relevant for those building the next generation of responsible businesses.
Sustainability Connector® creates a setting where conversations are intentional, relevant, and commercially valuable.
## **Event Details 🕒**
📅 **Date:** 14th May ⏰ **Time:** 17:00 – Event Start 📍 **Venue:** U9, Piccadilly, London
✔️ Fully hosted ✔️ Free-format networking ✔️ Curated guest list for high-value connections
## **What to Expect**
* High-level networking with sustainability-focused professionals
* Relaxed but purposeful atmosphere
* Conversations that can lead to partnerships, investment, and growth
## **Bonus Access**
Your ticket also includes entry to **London Connector®**, taking place later the same evening—giving you access to a wider professional audience.
## **📲 WhatsApp Group**
On the day of the event, attendees will receive an invitation to join the exclusive event WhatsApp group to continue conversations before and after the event.
## **👔 Dress Code**
Business attire or smart casual. No T-shirts or trainers.
## **ℹ️ Refund Policy**
Advance tickets are discounted and non-refundable but may be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend.
## **📸 Event Disclaimer**
Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across social media and promotional materials.
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Connect with your local Digital Rights community
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**
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**YouTube Link**
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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 :)
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards**
In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these.
While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics.
**About Our Speaker**
Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
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 :)
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com






























