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Connect with startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, and professionals in business, finance & tech at this business networking event in London's Canary Wharf. Co-Hosted by tech startup [GMax Card - get a FREE digital business card to share all your socials and contact info via one card.](www.gmaxcard.com) **💼 Note re contactless cards:** Free RSVP gives entry only - no contactless card included. For the card, book a paid ticket when available. 👔 **Dress Code:** Dress code: smart or business casual. No hoodies or sportswear, please - this is a business networking event rather than a fully informal gathering. 📅 Agenda 18:30 – 21:30 Informal business networking in the London, Canary Wharf. On arrival, please ask the receptionist about the networking event. Hosts can make introductions if necessary, followed by open, informal networking. ✅ Event Highlights • 3 hours of quality networking
 • Ages 18+
 • In-person
 • 40 spots only 🔹 About the Event Want to grow your network with London’s innovators? Join us in the Canary Wharf, London for an informal evening where real business connections happen. 🤝 Meet and Connect with: • Startup founders & entrepreneurs
 • FinTech, Finance, banking & investment specialists
 • IT, tech & product professionals
 • Business owners & consultants
 • International professionals based in London and internationally 📍 Venue: The Sipping Room, Canary Wharf **The Sipping Room** is set in a beautifully converted dockside warehouse at West India Quay, blending Canary Wharf’s industrial heritage with a modern, social vibe. Surrounded by historic docks and framed by a dramatic skyscraper skyline, it offers a relaxed yet buzzy atmosphere - perfect for business networking with character, views, and great energy. 🎯 Why Attend? • Meet founders, entrepreneurs, tech pros, FinTech operators • Build valuable business and startup connections
 • Discover new ideas and opportunities
 • Network in a mid-sized group where real conversations happen 🤝 Co-organised by tech startups: • [GMax Card - Digital & contactless business cards
](www.gmaxcard.com) • [Ciitab - AI-powered LinkedIn automation](www.ciitab.com) • [Getshop Today - Build an eCommerce site in minutes](www.getshop.today) ⚠️ Important Information: 👔 **Dress Code:** Dress code: smart or business casual. 🔞 Age & ID: 18+. ID may be required for alcohol purchases. 📸 Photos & Video: Filming and photography by [CineEye (Visual Media Production in London)](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 - Only 40 Spots! Join a high-value evening of networking with the bussiness, tech, finance, and startup community in East London. We’re excited to meet you! Register now, and don’t forget to join the group for future event alerts.

**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:** **[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977711992809?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977711992809?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Join us for an exclusive evening dedicated to the Fintech community in the heart of London! The Fintech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event is the premier gathering for innovators, investors, and industry experts looking to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of financial technology. **Event Highlights:** * **Networking Opportunities:** Engage with leading fintech startups, influential investors, and seasoned professionals. Share insights, explore potential collaborations, and expand your professional network in a dynamic and welcoming environment. * **Interactive Networking:** Participate in structured networking activities designed to facilitate meaningful connections and discussions. Exchange ideas, business cards, and forge new partnerships in a relaxed setting. * **Casual Mixing:** Enjoy a casual atmosphere where you can mingle freely, engage in spontaneous discussions, and build relationships with fellow attendees over drinks and light refreshments. **Who Should Attend:** * Fintech Entrepreneurs & Startups * Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors * Financial Services Professionals * Technology Innovators & Developers * Legal & Regulatory Experts * Academics & Researchers **Why Attend:** * **Build Connections:** Meet potential partners, clients, and investors. * **Gain Insights:** Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry trends and insights through direct conversations. * **Showcase Your Startup:** Present your ideas to an audience of potential investors and collaborators in an informal setting. * **Relaxed Environment:** Enjoy a casual, open environment that encourages free-flowing discussions and networking. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of London's vibrant fintech ecosystem. Register now to secure your spot and take the next step in your fintech journey!

**Join us for a fireside chat with Claudia Stankler, COO at Connectd, who helped scale the company from zero to $14M ARR.** **Claudia will share the critical decisions behind building a high-performance operations function, from timing that first ops hire to managing distributed teams and maintaining culture through hypergrowth.** **Whether you’re a founder navigating your first scale-up or an operator looking to level up, you’ll leave with actionable frameworks and hard-won lessons from someone who’s been in the trenches.**

Join us for discussions about what’s happening in the world of XP, UX and software engineering in general. **What to expect:** Lively discussion amongst a diverse group of members within a friendly and safe space. New members welcome, the only thing we ask is that you care about software engineering and are happy to offer an opinion or two. **When and where:** Expect people to start arriving from 5.30pm UK. The meetup will officially run until \~8.30pm UK (but you won't be kicked out!) Upstairs at The City Pride, 28 Farringdon Ln, London EC1R 3AN (5 min walk from Farringdon station) This venue is not wheel-chair accessible, sadly. **Agenda:** 5.30pm Soft start - everyone mingling 6.00pm 15 mins for lightning talks 6.15pm Topic Proposals 6.25pm Voting on topics 6.30pm First session - break out into groups, discussions happen 7.00pm Come back together, summarise any a-has 7.15pm Second session - break out into groups, discuss more 7.45pm Come back together again, share a-has 8.00pm Wrap up, then either farewell, or carry on talking If you have been to XTC at the City Pride before, you may be familiar with the excellent pizzas there. We no longer have a budget to buy them for the group, but participants should feel very free to order for themselves. *** About XTC The eXtreme Tuesday Club (XTC) is London's oldest agile meetup, and has been meeting since 1999. Initially the meetup was focused on discussing Extreme Programming (XP), but it has expanded to include anything XP, agile, lean, or the larger context in which we do software development activities. We welcome all software development newbies, practitioners, and experts to discuss topics of interest over drinks. Follow @extremetuesday (https://twitter.com/extremetuesday) on Twitter for announcements and updates, or use the hashtag #XTCLondon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/XTCLondon) to find and share insights.

**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:** **[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977712361913?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crypto-web3-blockchain-startups-investors-builders-networking-event-tickets-1977712361913?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Step into the future of finance, tech, and innovation. **Crypto Connect** is where blockchain visionaries, Web3 founders, crypto investors, and industry professionals come together to share ideas, forge meaningful connections, and uncover exciting opportunities in this fast-moving space. Whether you're launching the next DeFi platform, building tools for decentralisation, backing disruptive startups, or simply exploring how crypto could shape your industry — this event is for you. **What to Expect:** * **1-Minute Pitches**: Attendees are invited to introduce themselves, share what they do, and what they’re looking for – funding, users, talent, or collaboration. * **Dynamic Networking**: Engage with founders, developers, investors, legal and financial advisors, marketers, and more. * **Inspiring Conversations**: Discover who's building what, explore partnerships, and leave with actionable contacts. **Who Should Attend:** * Crypto & blockchain startup founders * Web3 builders and product leads * Investors and venture capitalists * Crypto legal, tax & compliance experts * Developers, engineers & designers in the space * Marketing & growth strategists * DAOs, NFT projects & token builders * Anyone passionate about the decentralised future **Why Attend:** Because innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. **Crypto Connect** is designed to break silos, spark ideas, and create real-world value through conversation. Whether you’re just starting or scaling, there’s someone in the room who can help take your venture further. **Limited spots available – secure your place early and join London’s most forward-thinking crypto community.** What to join this event and all our future events for **FREE**? Join **The Business Minds Membership** to unlock free entry to all our 290+ yearly networking events, plus exclusive networking opportunities. Learn more: [https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership](https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership "https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership"). **AGENDA OF THIS NETWORKING EVENT IN LONDON** • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Meet and greet. Upon arrival, ask the receptionist about the business networking event, and they will guide you to our designated area. • 7:30 pm -10 pm: Informal networking Dress code: business smart casual. **Register now - space is limited to 50 attendees only!** **P.S. Click Follow for future event alerts!**

It's that time of the year again, Rust Nation UK. We are excited to have Rustaceans who have flown in to meet the London community, forge new friendships, and engage in insightful discussions. Tickets are still available for the conference. Community Promo code: RustLDN2026 [https://www.rustnationuk.com/tickets](https://www.rustnationuk.com/tickets) **Community Showcase** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Iason Paraskevopoulos** **Title: Building an OSS Remote Pair Programming App in Rust** **Abstract:** Hopp is a multi-user remote control and screen sharing app designed for fast, natural collaboration. This talk walks through how the system works end-to-end, from cross-platform screen capture and input handling to low-latency video streaming. It covers why we chose Tauri for cross-platform development early on, the headaches caused by WebKit’s inconsistencies and WebRTC issues, and why we are moving towards a Rust-native UI. **David Wood (Rust Compiler Team Co-Lead)** **Title: Extending Rust’s notions of sizedness** **Abstract:** This talk is based on work I am completing upstream as the co-lead of the compiler team and the lead of Arm’s Rust team. It is based on this RFC - https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/3729, which is partially implemented. We hope to stabilise the implemented parts before this talk is presented. More Talks to come......

**\*\*\*To register for this event and secure your place you must register at the following Mindstone Link: [https://community.mindstone.com/events](https://community.mindstone.com/events) \*\*\*** ## About this event Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI meetup in London! Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future. # Agenda 6:00 pm Open Doors 6:30 pm Introduction 6:35 pm How To Build Better Products Using AI 6:55 pm How To Be More Productive Using AI (Non-engineers) 6:15 pm How The World Is Different With This Technology In It 7:35 pm 1 hour of food, drinks, and networking # Why you should attend? 1\. Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential\. 2\. Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever\-evolving AI landscape\. 3\. Unleash your curiosity\, fuel your creativity\, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers\. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence. Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨🌐 This event is organised by RecWorks and Mindstone on behalf of the London AI Community **\*\*\*To register for this event and secure your place you must register at the following Mindstone Link: [https://community.mindstone.com/events](https://community.mindstone.com/events) \*\*\***

Join us for a relaxed, women-only networking evening in Canary Wharf. Connect with women in business, finance and tech in a calm, lightly structured setting over complimentary drinks. This event is ideal whether you’re already running a business, building your career, or exploring your next step in business, finance or tech. **Limited to 30 women. Drinks included.** **Please note:** The physical GMax Card is not included with this early bird free ticket and is available to paid attendees only. *** ## About the Event This women-only networking event brings together female entrepreneurs, founders and professionals from business, finance and technology for meaningful, face-to-face conversations in London. The atmosphere is friendly and professional, with optional icebreakers and plenty of space for relaxed networking. *** ## Why Attend? * Connect with like-minded women in business, finance and tech * Meet female founders, business owners and professionals * Share ideas, experiences and opportunities * Build genuine, long-term professional relationships * Enjoy a welcoming evening with complimentary drinks **Private WhatsApp Group (310+ members)** Event attendees receive exclusive access to our women-in-business WhatsApp group to stay connected, discover female-led businesses, receive event updates and access special offers. *** ## Venue **Sierra Quebec Bravo, Canary Wharf** A modern business hub in London’s financial district with a calm, low-noise atmosphere - ideal for networking and conversation. Easily accessible via DLR, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines. *** ## Organisers Organised by female partners of tech startups: * **GMax Card** – Digital business cards * **Ciitab** – AI tool for LinkedIn networking automation * **Getshop Today** – UK-based eCommerce platform **Please note:** The physical GMax Card is not included with this early bird free ticket and is available to paid attendees only. *** ## Agenda **6:00 – 7:15 PM** Informal networking over drinks (Ask reception for the women’s networking meetup) **7:15 – 7:45 PM** Optional icebreakers. Quick intro round - everyone gets to introduce themselves to all in 30 seconds. **7:45 – 9:00 PM** Continued informal networking *** ## Important Information * **Women-only event** held in a dedicated, calm section of the venue but other guests may be present in nearby areas * **Dress code:** Smart casual / professional recommended * **Photos & videos:** Media may be captured for promotion. Please let us know if you prefer not to be included * **Please note:** The physical GMax Card is not included with this early bird free ticket and is available to paid attendees only. *** We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of connection and conversation. **Register early - spaces are limited to 30 women.** Don’t forget to **[join our group](https://www.meetup.com/london-entrepreneur-startup-network-tech-business-ecommerce/)** for future events.

**London Shopify Meetup 🇬🇧** Join fellow Shopify founders, e-commerce operators, and partners for an evening of real conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections in the heart of London. Whether you’re scaling your first store, managing multiple brands, or building apps and services for Shopify merchants, this meetup is all about sharing what’s working *right now* — from growth tactics and conversion optimisation to retention, reviews, and partnerships. Expect: * ⚡ Short, insightful talks from Shopify experts * 🧠 Honest discussions around growth challenges and wins * 🤝 High-quality networking with merchants, agencies, and tech partners * 🍻 Drinks, good vibes, and zero hard selling Come to learn, connect, and leave with new ideas (and new contacts) you can actually use. **Spots are limited — RSVP now and be part of London’s growing Shopify community.**

👋 General Info Hi friends, We’re excited to kick off our next React meetup on **February 18**! Join us for an evening of practical insights, great conversations, and community vibes — from real-world React talks to networking with fellow engineers. **🗣 Call for Proposals** Have an idea or story to share? Submit your talk proposal through our[ ](https://forms.gle/8gZfT3Qkfd71CxyK6)[CFP form](https://forms.gle/rCiQ8Y4jajiC8AHMA) and take the stage at one of our upcoming meetups! **🤝 Organized by** This event made possible thanks to the support from[ React Summit](https://reactsummit.com/) and[ JSNation](https://jsnation.com/) organizers –[ GitNation](https://portal.gitnation.org/). **🤝 Hosted by** Huge friends to our friends [Figma](https://www.figma.com/) Figma is a browser-based design and prototyping tool enabling real-collaboration. Built for developers, Figma's Dev Mode gives you the power to easily inspect designs and translate them into code—without changing the design file. Headquartered in San Francisco, in 2020 Figma opened its EMEA HQ in London. We’re a team of makers who celebrate our differences and share a passion for our community. Our London based engineering team is growing quickly and working on some of Figma's top company priorities. 🤝 **Want to support our community?** We’re looking for venue partners and sponsors for future meetups. Let’s discuss collaboration — [contact us](https://forms.gle/zWYxsanfbhV64dEr5)! **🕑 Event Schedule** * 18:00 - Doors open - snacks, beer, socialization * 18:50 - Opening notes * 19:00 - **The Lost Art of Debugging: Why Your Browser is Smarter than AI - [Abdullah Ola Mudathir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruxcodes/)** * 19:25 - **Why Your Marketing Scripts and Cookie Banners Are Ruining Your Lighthouse Scores - [Christopher Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnedchris/)** * **19:50 - Networking, Open Mic Lightning Talks** * Mingle until 21:00 pm 🗣️ **Talks** ➡️ **The Lost Art of Debugging: Why Your Browser is Smarter than AI - [Abdullah Ola Mudathir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruxcodes/)** *The easiest thing to do is often what causes hours of debugging down the line. With LLMs becoming increasingly normalized in the industry, an overreliance on them can allow bugs to slip through the cracks.* *In this talk, I'll demonstrate a practical debugging workflow: Debug first. Prompt second. I'll show how browser DevTools reveal what's actually happening faster than any AI can guess.* *You'll learn:* * *Essential DevTools features that improve your bug-fixing prowess* * *When to reach for your browser and when AI can actually help* * *The almost forgotten art of breakpoints and strategic console messages* *AI in your codebase represents growth, but understanding your runtime state represents mastery. This talk is about balancing both and knowing which tool to reach for first.* ➡️ **Why Your Marketing Scripts and Cookie Banners Are Ruining Your Lighthouse Scores - [Christopher Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnedchris/)** *Most marketing scripts and cookie banners run on the critical path. They block the main thread, delay first paint, and inject third-party code before the page is interactive.* *Consent managers often make this worse by synchronously loading vendors, mutating the DOM repeatedly, and re-hydrating UI after page load. The result is slower LCP, higher TBT, and unstable CLS.* *The fix is not fewer scripts, it is better orchestration. Treat consent as infrastructure, load vendors after intent, and keep compliance off the critical path.* — **👍 Code of Conduct** By registering for this event you agree to comply with our [CoC](https://gitnation.com/coc) **📩 Contact** events@gitnation.org https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced http://youtube.com/ReactConferences https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org

Elixir London Meetup; February 2026 edition. All are welcome. **Session 1: Bryan Hunt - Faria Data Platform: Building a data platform in Elixir** How to build an ETL pipeline using Amazon Athena, and Elixir: techniques, tools, UX, lessons learned. **Session 2: Christoph Beck** **\- Structured Generation and Logits Processing with Elixir** Ever tried to get a poem from an LLM doesn't contain the letter \`e\`? Large Language Models are kind of amazing and surprisingly unreliable at the same time. Using Elixir's Bumblebee and open source LLMs, you can get much better control over the generation. We introduce you to logits processing, and how it can be used to achieve what ChatGPT can not accomplish. *The event is kindly sponsored by* [Verna](https://verna.earth). **Time** Doors open at 18, start at 18.30. **Venue** Geovation F4, Sutton Yard, 65 Goswell Rd., London EC1V 7EN **Refreshments** Food and drinks will be provisioned on the day. **IMPORTANT**: **If you wish to take photos and post online during the event, please notify organisers first, so that attendees can opt-out from being in photos.**

**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..** **Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals** Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals**. Prepare to dive into the cutting-edge world of biotechnology innovation at the most anticipated event of scientific minds and entrepreneurial spirits! This event is a transformative experience that will reshape the future of healthcare, sustainability, and technological advancement. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dER Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-professionals-tickets-1976568129483?aff=oddtdtcreator **We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room. **The Coach House, Piccadilly -** Ideally located sandwiched between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, The Comedy Piccadilly is split over four floors. Head on over ever Friday and Saturday, as they host the Piccadilly Comedy Club, a brilliant evening full of laughs. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 20:30 \| When you arrive\,** 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 – 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late) **19:30pm \- 20:30 \| Network & chill: I**t will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished. **Why Attend?** Socialite Connections is connecting the future of Innovation with **Biotech Professionals.** Connect with industry leaders who are literally designing tomorrow's medical and technological solutions. Discover breakthrough innovations that have the potential to solve global challenges Gain direct access to potential investors and strategic partners Learn from real-world success stories and cutting-edge research Position yourself at the forefront of biotechnological advancement **One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late) **Who Should Attend** This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insights into the latest technological trends, and forge valuable partnerships. **Visionary Startup Founders, Pioneering Investors, Research Professionals,** **Technology Innovators, Healthcare Entrepreneurs, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, Digital innovators, Tech start-ups, Investors in the tech space, IT and Technology Professionals, Cybersecurity Experts, IT Managers and Leaders, Software Developers, Working Professionals.** **Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dER Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-professionals-tickets-1976568129483?aff=oddtdtcreator 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. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**

**——————————** **Event Description:** **——————————** Welcome product enthusiasts! We're a meet-up group that hosts regular speaking events for those interested in the world of **digital products** and **doing things differently!** Each meet-up features new guests from some of the most influential product companies around the world, providing unique insights, tangible ideas, and new techniques to help drive change from the inside out. **————————** **Event Format:** **————————** 🚨 **This is an in-person event only.** 🚨 **————** **Venue:** **————** **Our Product Unleashed London Event:** We are hosted in the beautiful event space @ **[Accurx](https://www.accurx.com/)** We're looking forward to seeing you there! **———————** **What to expect:** ⚡ This event will be made up of 3 X speakers dropping knowledge bombs in the form of 20 minute talks straight into your minds 🤯 **———————** **SPEAKER 1** **———————** **Micaela Dixon** Micaela Dixon is a Senior Product Designer at Picsart, working on AI-powered creative growth experiences used by millions of people worldwide. She specialises in designing human-centred AI systems that balance trust, delight, and user agency. Alongside her industry work, Micaela is the founder of The AI UX School, where she teaches designers how to confidently design, prototype, and think critically about AI products. Her work sits at the intersection of UX, AI, growth ethics, and product strategy. **————————** **About the Talk:** **————————** **Building Trust and Encouraging Critical Thinking: Designing AI Experiences That Do Both** In this talk, Micaela explores how teams can intentionally build AI experiences that create trust without encouraging blind reliance. Through real product examples and practical UX patterns, she shows how interaction design, language, feedback loops, and system transparency can help users stay engaged, informed, and thoughtful when working with AI. ***The session reframes trust not as “users believing the system,” but as users feeling supported, capable, and in control.*** **———————** **SPEAKER 2** **———————** **Erin Casali** Erin is a VP/Director of both product and design, with over 10 years of experience in each. She has a hybrid approach with design, product, and engineering in her background, and a skillset including psychology and change management. Her unique blend of skills, including psychology and change management, enables her to foster collaboration and break down silos. Driven by a passion for improving lives through her work, she empowers teams to reach their full potential. She advocates for purpose, transparency, and diversity, fostering a culture of trust and agency. **————————** **About the Talk:** **————————** **Engaging with genAI Beyond the Hype** The world of genAI is split between doomers and boomers (the other kind), where it can be really hard to distinguish between what’s useful and what’s not. According to one side, everything is amazing and our jobs are going to disappear soon. According to the other, genAI is evil and needs to be resisted at all costs. ***This talk will provide pragmatic tools to navigate the world of hype between the two sides, and define how to gain valuable skills.*** **———————** **SPEAKER 3** **———————** **Chris Compston** Chris is a London-based product coach who has led product operations for brands like Bumble, Farfetch and Reward Gateway. He specialises in designing Product Operating Models that drive organisation toward impact. A prolific speaker and writer, Chris focuses on how intentional, repeatable practices help modern product teams thrive. **————————** **About the Talk:** **————————** **How to Woo** How do you steer the ship when you aren't the captain? In product development, your success rarely depends on your ability to give orders. Instead, it relies on your ability to influence people that you have no direct power over. We often call this stakeholder management, but in reality, it is the art of the "Woo". An approachable, human way of winning people over to your side. In this talk, we will explore why the hard sell often leads to friction and how you can shift from pushing requirements to pulling people toward a shared vision. Drawing on real-world successes and failures from Bumble, Farfetch, and Reward Gateway, we’ll look at how to navigate conflicting interests and complex personalities. ***You will learn a practical approach to understanding hidden motivations, shaping the narrative around your ideas, and ultimately empowering others to feel they are making the right choice for themselves. The goal isn't just to get a yes. It is to build a partnership where everyone feels they’ve won.*** **—————————————** **Support from:** **—————————————** We are kindly hosted by our friends at Accurx. **——————————** **About your hosts:** **——————————** Product Unleashed is brought to you by your hosts **[John Griffin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-griffin-designer/)** and **[Dominic Port](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-port/)**. The duo has worked on the design of products of all shapes and sizes and bring their energy and enthusiasm to this unique meet-up, packed with great guests and knowledge - for anyone interested in levelling up their game in the world of products.

Hi Architects, Welcome to our the inaugural AWS London Well-Architected User Group Meetup!!! 🥳🥳🥳 The AWS London Well-Architected Meetup is the latest chapter in the most popular AWS Meetup group globally. At each meetup we covered off various pillars of AWS best-practice in detail including insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework. And a drones giveaway. We'll be announcing more speakers during the coming months but our speakers this month include: * **Are you Well-Architected? Will Lawrie - Business Development Manager @ AWS** * **Well-Architected as a Business Tool: Translating Pillars into Business Outcomes - James Harding, Technical CSM @ Green Custard** * **Understanding and Remediating Opportunities** **-** **Aoife Egan, Cloud Optimisation Solutions Architect II @ AWS** This month's menu will include: * Pizzas * Beer * Wine: Big and red 🤤 So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-) \*\*\*NB: No entry to the building after 6pm. Photo ID required.\*\*\*

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)

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 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)

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

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**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.