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Startup Founders & Tech Entrepreneurs - Business Networking Event at Tide HQ
Looking for meaningful startup networking in London?
Join an evening of founder-focused networking at Tide HQ, hosted by GMax Card, Getshop Today, and Tide - three products built by founders, for founders.
**WHY ATTEND**
✅ Meet startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, operators, investors and early-stage builders
✅ Find potential co-founders, partners, clients, collaborators and hires
✅ Learn practical tools to grow and operate your business more effectively
✅ Connect with people actively who are building, launching and scaling businesses
✅ Free Premium Digital Business Card (£75 value) for paid ticket holders
**WHO ATTENDS**
• Startup founders and co-founders
• AI, SaaS, FinTech and technology entrepreneurs
• Startup operators, growth professionals and product leaders
• eCommerce founders and digital business owners
• SME decision makers
• Investors, advisors and startup ecosystem professionals
• Ambitious professionals exploring entrepreneurship
**ABOUT THE EVENT**
Building a startup can be challenging, especially when you're doing it alone.
That's why we've refined a networking format designed specifically for founders and entrepreneurs:
• Structured introductions that make meeting people easier
• 30–60 second founder introductions so everyone knows who is in the room
• Short founder-focused talks and insights from Tide and GMax Card
• Practical discussions around growth, operations, funding, networking and business development
• Informal networking over drinks and refreshments
Whether you're validating an idea, launching your first product, growing a startup, or scaling an established business, you'll be surrounded by people facing similar challenges and opportunities.
**VENUE**
**Tide HQ, London**
Hosted inside Tide's modern London headquarters — a space built to support entrepreneurs, founders and growing businesses.
Part of our ongoing founder and startup networking series.
**ORGANISERS**
* GMax Card - Digital business cards and networking tools designed for modern professionals and growing teams.
* Getshop Today - A UK-based eCommerce platform helping entrepreneurs launch and grow independent online businesses.
* Tide - The digital-first business banking platform built specifically for startups, founders and SMEs.
**DRESS CODE**
Business casual or smart business attire.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
* Photography & Video
* Photography and video may be captured by CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio for promotional purposes.
* Age Requirement
* 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested.
* Refund Policy
* Refunds available up to 24 hours before the event. Platform fees are non-refundable where applicable.
**RESERVE YOUR PLACE**
Spaces are limited and founder events at Tide HQ often reach capacity. Early registration is recommended.
🔥React App Development with AI-(Vibe Coding) - In Class
In this session, we’ll explore how **AI** can enhance your **React app development** workflow. This workshop will introduce you to **best practices** for building **React applications**, including how to integrate **REST APIs**, manage app **state**, and structure your components for long-term success.
You’ll also learn how to use **AI tools** to generate code snippets, troubleshoot issues, and automate repetitive tasks, making the development process faster and more efficient.
🧪 **What You’ll Learn:**
* **React Development Best Practices**: Core principles for structuring components, managing state, and optimizing performance.
* **REST API Integration**: How to efficiently connect React apps with REST APIs for dynamic data and functionality.
* **State Management**: Best practices for managing app state and syncing data from APIs.
* **AI Assistance**: Use AI tools like ChatGPT to speed up development, generate code, and improve overall code quality.
* **Error Handling & Debugging**: Leverage AI to identify and fix common issues in your React apps.
💡 **Why It Matters:**
* **Efficient Development**: Building React apps with AI assistance allows you to write cleaner, faster code while reducing errors.
* **API Integration**: Mastering API integration is essential for creating dynamic and data-driven applications.
* **AI-Powered Tools**: AI tools like ChatGPT enhance your productivity by automating repetitive tasks, debugging code, and improving your development process.
🕓 **Schedule:**
* 18:15 - Networking
* 18:30 - Program starts
* 19:30 - Q&A - networking
* 20:00 - End
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Tide HQ - Business Networking Event in London for SMEs & Local Business Owners
Looking for quality **business networking in London for SMEs and local business owners**? Join an exclusive evening at **Tide HQ**, organised by **GMax Card**, **Getshop Today,** and **Tide** \- three products built by founders\, for founders\. Hosted inside **Tide’s headquarters in London.**
**WHY ATTEND:**
* Free premium digital business card (£75 value) - claim it on the night (for paid tix holders only)
* Real connections - business partners, co-founders, customers & more
Practical tools & insights to run your business smarter
Connect with SMEs and local business owners, **founders and decision-makers in the small and medium business area.**
**WHO'LL BE ATTENDING**
* SME owners and decision-makers
* Small business, local business, and growing company owners
* Founders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and bootstrapped business owners
* Independent freelance professionals building and scaling their businesses
* Business owners looking to grow their network, partnerships, and customer base
**ABOUT THIS STARTUP AND BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT**
In the **startup and business world**, success rarely happens in isolation. The right connections unlock **co-founders, early customers,** and relationships that accelerate **growth**.
But most networking events don't deliver that. After hundreds of iterations, we've built a **format that actually works:**
* Well-tested icebreakers (optional, but they work) to break the initial awkwardness
* "Quick intros" round - 30-60 seconds each so everyone knows who's who in the room
* Short talks from [GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) on strategic networking and Tide on founder-friendly business tools
* On-the-spot [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) consultations - bring your banking and ops questions, get real answers
* Drinks and refreshments for real conversations to develop naturally
**Testimonials:** Check out [video testimonials from founders who've attended previous events.](https://vimeo.com/1162995661)
**VENUE**
**[Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) HQ London**
Tide's modern headquarters provides an open, professional environment designed for founders and operators and built for collaboration.
Part of our bi-weekly series.
**ORGANISERS**
**[GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)**[ - Free digital business cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/), with Premium NFC smart cards and team networking tools.
**[Getshop Today](http://www.getshop.today/)**[ - UK based eCommerce platform ](http://www.getshop.today/)to build your own independent online store in minutes.
**Hosted at [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)**[ - The digital-first business banking solution ](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)built to support entrepreneurs and SMEs.
**DRESS CODE**
Business or smart. Dress as you would for an important meeting - polished and professional.
**IMPORTANT DETAILS**
* **Photography & Video:** Content may be captured by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](www.cineeye.co.uk) for promotional use. By attending, **you agree to sign a media release form**. If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please refrain from attending.
* ID Requirements: Attendance for 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested at reception.
* Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 1 day before the event if any. Meetup fees are non-refundable (if any).
**RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW**
**Limited spaces - early registration is recommended.**
Who's Going to Save Us From the Energy Use of AI? You Are.
"Climate change: I say the debate is over. We know the science, we see the threat and we know that the time for action is now" - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Forget Skynet. Right now, AI's greatest threat to humanity is its demand for electricity. Anne Currie, co-author of O'Reilly's Building Green Software, will talk about why the energy demand from AI has exceeded anything we've seen before in tech; how that demand can and is being met using efficiency and flexibility by forward thinkers like Google and DeepSeek; and what you can do from your own desk that might have global impact on both the AI and the renewable power revolutions.
Anne will be joining us remotely.
Check out the Green Software Brighton [website](https://greensoftwarebrighton.co.uk/) for links to previous talks.
Arrive from 18:00 for pizza and drinks. Talk 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.***
London 2-player Playtests
Welcome to London 2-player Playtests, a friendly meetup open to everyone interested in playing 2-player or solo games.
You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!
For designers: Whether your game is for TWO PLAYERS, a SOLO experience, or a larger game you’d like to test with fewer players, this event is for you! Please comment with the game length, whether you need 1 or 2 playtesters, and a brief description.
The event is free and will take place at the National Theatre: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74QGHXWPs5KZH6MC9
We'll meet around 6:15 pm, and playtesting sessions will begin at 6:30 pm. If you'll be joining at a later time, please let us know in the comments! If you're a designer arriving late, please be aware that your game may not get playtested.
Join us for an evening of engaging playtests and creative feedback!
Amplify Her Presents Monthly Co-Working Sessions
We’re excited to launch Amplify Her Monthly Co\-Working Sessions in collaboration with The Ministry \| Workspace & Members’ Club\.
After high demand, we’re so excited to announce the launch of our **Amplify Her Monthly Co-Working Sessions**, in collaboration with **The Ministry\, Borough \| Workspace & Members’ Club**.
These monthly co-working days are designed to give our community a dedicated space to **connect, create, and get things done**. Each session brings Amplify Her members together in an inspiring environment to co-work side by side, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and support one another’s growth within the music industry.
Whether you’re writing, planning, producing, marketing, or simply need focused time around like-minded creatives, these sessions offer the perfect balance of **productivity, accountability, and community**.
**[Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/amplify-her-monthly-co-working-sessions-2026-06-17-10-00-1)**
**Want to join?**
**All In Pass**
The **All-In Pass** offers full access to everything Amplify Her provides, plus personalised mentorship support. This is our most comprehensive membership option and is designed for artists and music professionals ready to fully invest in their growth.
All-In Pass includes:
* Access to industry events
* Entry to workshops
* Attendance at live music events
* Full access to music industry courses
* Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough
* Access to industry opportunities, including:
* Sync placement opportunities
* Gig opportunities
* Songwriting camps
* Other professional development opportunities
* 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight
* Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support
**Amplify Her Pass**
The Amplify Her Pass is perfect for those looking to stay connected, informed, and actively involved in the music industry while being part of a supportive community.
Amplify Her Pass includes:
* Access to industry events
* Entry to workshops
* Attendance at live music events
* Full access to music industry courses
* Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough
* Access to industry opportunities, including:
* Sync placement opportunities
* Gig opportunities
* Songwriting camps
* Other professional development opportunities
* 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight
* Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support
At Amplify Her, we welcome everyone at every stage of their journey — whether you’re just starting out, finding your voice, or building a sustainable career in the music industry. Our mission is to create inclusive, supportive spaces where women and gender-marginalised creatives feel empowered, connected, and equipped with real opportunities to grow.
Through community, education, collaboration, and access to industry pathways, Amplify Her exists to ensure no one has to navigate the music industry alone. Wherever you are on your journey, there is space for you here.
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SMEs, Local Businesses & Small Business Networking in London | Saturday Social
**Looking for a business networking event in London for SMEs, local businesses, and entrepreneurs?**
Join us for a relaxed **Saturday Social Networking Event in Covent Garden** hosted by digital business card app GMax Card (no paper cards needed any more).
**What to Expect**
**Quality conversations, relaxed networking, and a live DJ** throughout the evening - a **business crowd in a social setting**.
**Exchange ideas, build partnerships, discover opportunities**, and grow your network in a welcoming yet professional atmosphere.
Our hosts will **help introduce guests** early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **live DJ set** (not too loud for conversations).
**Who You'll Meet**
• SME owners, small business owners and local business owners
• Entrepreneurs, founders, and startup teams
• Solopreneurs and independent professionals
• Bootstrapped founders and self-funded business owners
• Freelancers and agency owners
• SME decision-makers from diverse industries
• International business owners visiting London
**How the Evening Flows**
18:30 - Arrival & welcome
19:00 - Short guest introductions
19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ
21:30 - Close
**Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel**
A refined cocktail bar in copper and gold tones. Located inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations.
**Dress Code**
Business or smart attire recommended. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch.
**Tickets & GMax Cards**
* Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event.
* Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card.
**Hosted by founder-built tech startups:**
• [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com) (no paper cards needed anymore; update details any time)
• [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com) and lead generation
• [Getshop Today – web design/ecommerce agency](www.getshop.today)
**Important Details**
• 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar.
• Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (AudioVisual Production Studio in London).](www.cineeye.co.uk)
• Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury.
**Spaces are limited, and early booking is recommended.**
Join our [WA Business Community](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.
Founder Mixer & Business Networking | Saturday Social in Covent Garden
**Looking for a business networking event in London with a more social, founder-led atmosphere, and on a Saturday?** Join us for a Business Networking & Founder Mixer in Covent Garden. Hosted by London tech startups GMax Card, Ciitab, and Getshop Today.
**What to Expect**
Quality **conversations**, relaxed socialising/**networking**, and **a live DJ throughout the evening** \- a business crowd in a social setting\. Meet new people\, exchange ideas\, build **partnerships**, and **grow your network** in a relaxed but professional atmosphere.
Our hosts will help introduce guests early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **DJ music**.
**Who You’ll Meet**
• **Founders** and **entrepreneurs**
• **Business owners** and **decision makers**
• **Finance**, **FinTech, banking**, and **investment professionals**
• **Tech**, **startup, AI, digital, and product professionals**
• International **business professionals visiting London**
**How the Evening Flows**
18:30 - Arrival & welcome
19:00 - Short guest introductions
19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ
21:30 - Close
**Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel**
A refined cocktail bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations.
**Dress Code**
Business or smart attire. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch.
**Tickets & GMax Cards**
* Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event.
* Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card and 1 drink.
**Hosted by founder-built tech startups:**
• [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com)
• [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com)
• [Getshop Today – UK ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today)
**Important Details**
• 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar.
• Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (Audiovisual Production).](www.cineeye.co.uk)
• Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury.
**Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.**
Business Owners & B2B Growth - Business Networking Event, London, Covent Garden
**Looking for a business networking event in London with focus on business owners, agencies, service providers?** Join us in **Covent Garden** for a quality business networking hosted by digital business card app GMax Card and web/eCom agency **Getshop Today**.
**What to Expect**
* **Meet business owners and B2B decision-makers** across industries in a relaxed, purposeful environment. **Build partnerships, generate referrals, and connect with potential clients, suppliers, and service providers.**
* Exchange ideas, spot market trends, and uncover new opportunities.
* A **lightly structured event** \- not a formal conference\, nor a random pub mingle\.
* An **atmosphere that feels high-quality yet relaxed,** with space for real business conversations.
* Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions.**
**Who You'll Meet**
* **Business owners and founders from startups to established SMEs**
* **B2B service providers** and agencies looking to grow their client base
* **Business decision-makers** actively seeking partnerships, referrals, and new opportunities
* Local businesses and London-based professionals across industries
* Business professionals visiting London looking to expand their commercial network
Please note: our events are theme-led rather than closed-sector events, so you may also meet relevant professionals from adjacent areas such as finance, property, tech, and business services.
**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 - Sycamore Bar at Middle Eight Hotel**
A stylish, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in central London. Located in the Covent Garden/Holborn area, just a short walk from Holborn, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations, it offers a relaxed and refined setting for business networking.
**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](http://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](http://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 [WA Business Community](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.
Property, Landlords & Business Owners - Business Networking Event in London
**Looking for a business networking event in London for property investors, landlords, agents, and developers?** Join us in **Covent Garden** for a quality networking evening hosted by a digital business card app GMax Card.
**What to Expect**
* **Connect with property professionals, investors, landlords, and developers** in a relaxed but purposeful setting - where conversations turn into deals, partnerships, and opportunities across the full property ecosystem: assets, acquisitions, the rental market, development, and beyond.
* **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\, overcrowded conference\, nor a random pub mingle\.
* An **atmosphere that feels high-quality yet relaxed**, with space for real professional conversations.
* Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions**.
**Who You'll Meet**
* Property developers, investors, and asset managers
* Residential and commercial landlords
* Estate agents, letting agents, and block managers
* Architects, interior designers, and fit-out specialists
* Surveyors, mortgage brokers, and bridging lenders
* Solicitors, conveyancers, and planning consultants
* PropTech founders and digital service providers
* Business owners with property interests
Please note: our events are theme-led rather than closed-sector events, so you may also meet relevant professionals from adjacent areas such as finance, investment, business services, technology and entrepreneurship.
**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 - Sycamore Bar at Middle Eight Hotel**
A stylish, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in central London. Located in the Covent Garden/Holborn area, just a short walk from Holborn, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations, it offers a relaxed and refined setting for business and property networking.
**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
**Hosted by:**
[GMax Card - a digital business card](http://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](http://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 [WA Business Community](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 Internet of Things Meetup No.155
We're back to our usual format of 3 speakers + Q&A followed by networking.
18:30: Doors open
19:00 Welcome by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino (organiser since 2011)
19:10 **Music Thing Workshop System: Design for Community & Collaboration**, [Tom Whitwell](https://www.musicthing.co.uk/)
19:30 [Ben Beavers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbeavers/) (Smarty Plants)
19:50 Speaker 3 (TBA)
20:10 Networking
21:00 End of event and move to a nearby pub
There will be drinks (including non-alcoholic) and nibbles.
**About our sponsors:**
[Green Custard](https://www.green-custard.com/) is an award-winning AWS IoT specialist consultancy that helps organisations design, build, and scale secure cloud-connected products and solutions. With deep expertise across IoT architectures, data lakes, ML and agentic AI our IoT expertise spans from product innovation to smart factory innovation. We have full stack capability from embedded & mobile to cloud-native development. Green Custard partners with clients to deliver on their business outcomes whether modernising legacy devices, unlocking new value from existing data, or accelerating the delivery of production-ready solutions. Customers trust Green Custard for its technical excellence, pragmatic delivery, and we are proud of our customer success.
[Aqua Libra](https://aqualibra.com/pages/flavour-tap) is redefining sustainable hydration through innovative, low-impact dispensing technology. Beyond its zero-sugar infused drinks, the brand has pioneered solutions such as the Aqua Libra Flavour Tap, a digitally controlled dispensing system that delivers chilled, filtered water with natural flavours on demand. By removing the need for single-use bottles and reducing transport emissions, the Flavour Tap enables offices, venues, and public spaces to offer great-tasting drinks with a dramatically smaller environmental footprint. Aqua Libra’s approach blends sustainability, smart technology, and convenience to meet the growing demand for healthier, greener beverage options.
DevOps Society x Elastic London Hack Night
Roll up your sleeves: we're teaming up with DevOps Society for our very **first London hack night**! Come along with your laptop and get ready to win a prize 🏆
👉 **Limited spots** available so make sure you got yours by arriving on time. The event attendance will run on a first comes, first served basis.
This time, we’re doing something a little different, a hands on hack night where you’ll get stuck into real-world observability, OpenTelemetry. and AI-powered workflows.
📍 **Location**
Elastic office, Davidson Building, 1st Floor, 5 Southampton St, London, WC2E 7HA
Note: please use Exeter St entrance as the main entrance is closed after 6pm. The hack night will happen in the Galactus room.
This isn’t your typical meetup, you’ll be building and exploring in real-time:
* Spin up a demo microservices app using Docker
* Connect it to Elastic Observability
* Explore logs, metrics, and traces using OpenTelemetry
* Build and interact with AI-powered observability agents using Elastic MCP + Claude
Whether you’re deep into DevOps or just getting started, there’s something here for everyone.
**🛠️ You will need**
1. Your laptop!
2. The following software installed on your laptop:
3. [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/?utm_source=luma)
4. [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/?utm_source=luma)
5. [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/desktop?utm_source=luma)
6. `kubectl` and `minikube` as per the [Kubernetes install tools guide](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/?utm_source=luma)
**Setup**
The full setup instructions for the hack night are available [here](https://github.com/carlyrichmond/devops-society-elastic-hack-night?utm_source=luma).
**Tools to be used**
* [Elastic Observability](https://www.elastic.co/observability?utm_source=luma)
* [Elastic Agent Builder](https://www.elastic.co/docs/solutions/observability/get-started?utm_source=luma#create-an-obs-serverless-project)
* [Elastic Observability MCP App](https://github.com/elastic/example-mcp-app-observability?utm_source=luma#quick-start)
* *Note: you will need a local Claude Code installation to use the MCP App*
**📆 Agenda**
6:00pm – 6:30pm — Networking on arrival with food and drinks provided by Elastic
6:30pm – 6:50pm — Challenge and tools demo
6:50pm – 8:30pm — Hacking time
8:30pm – 9:00pm — 5-minute lightning demos
9:00pm — Close and networking at a nearby pub
🎙️ **Hosts & Sponsors**
Hosted by Steve Wade and Carly Richmond
⚠️ **Heads-up:** we also have a [mirror event with DevOps Society on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/devops-society/events/314769583/). To keep things tidy on our side, please make sure you only sign up on **one** of the event pages — not both. Thanks!
Rock the Docs: Applying music theory and band dynamics to technical writing
The discotheque gets disco-technical at **Rock The Docs**!
This double headline bill sees **[Marco Spinello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-spinello/)**, Technical Writer at [Booking.com](http://booking.com/) showing us how music theory can be applied to documentation, using examples from both his professional and creative life. Following this act, **[Jerry Bartlett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-bartlett-content-pro-tech/)**, founder and principal at [Content Pro Tech](https://www.contentprotech.com/) will demonstrate how the fundamentals of technical writing can be applied to gathering and organising metadata for digital music libraries.
These presentations will cover:
*Why Git is like a metronome
- Why managing stakeholders is not unlike managing band members
*Why recording an album is not unlike delivering an MVP
- How metadata underpins the algorithms of streaming services
*How curating metadata is a key aspect of technical writing work
- The difference between descriptive metadata and management metadata
**Marco Spinello** tells the story of a disco band that shrank from eight members to a power trio, not unlike a company reorganisation with a built-in product pivot. Music and technical writing have more in common than meets the eye; music theory maps the territory like information architecture, a metronome enforces discipline like git, and song dynamics prevent the "wall of text" effect of very long, very dense docs.
**Jerry Bartlett** discusses how uploading his music collection to a NAS drive found him drawing on skills honed during his day job as a technical communicator, and working on striking a balance between the right level of granularity, while making sure to not have ‘too much’ metadata.
This event is kindly hosted by [Wise](https://wise.com/).
**📅Agenda**
**When:** Thursday, 18 June, from 6:30pm
**Where:** Wise, 65 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4JE
**What:**
**18:30 - 19:00** Arrival
**19:00 - 19:15** Welcome & Housekeeping
**19:15 - 19:20** Short introduction to Wise
**19:30 - 20:00** Rocks the Docs by Marco Spinello
**20:00 - 20:30** Jerry's presentation
**20:30 - 21:00** Networking
**📍How to find us**: Please head to Wise, 65 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4JE, from 6:30pm onwards -- one of the friendly Write The Docs London team will be checking guests in.
🌎 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6zdmeDKhyAbLbaf7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6zdmeDKhyAbLbaf7)
📜 **What3Words**: [///lift.send.curiosity](https://what3words.com/lift.send.curiosity)
📷 **Photos:** Please note that the organisers may take some photos for the WTD group.
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NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Christians in Tech - Meetup #38 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Columbus | Online
Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link :
**Reserve**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup
**QUESTIONS ?**
Pls Reach out to;
Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)
Central Ohio .NET Developers Group
* Who Can Attend \*
The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public!
All developers; professional, student, and hobbyist are welcome and encouraged to attend.
* When we meet \*
The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month.
* Where we meet \*
Please check our Meetup group link below for the latest location details!
* Join our Meetup Group \*
https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games!
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!
Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).





























