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Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community. No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology. **Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Thursday January 29th.** This month we're meeting the authors of the latest book published by Harvard Business Review: The Octopus Organisation - A Guide To Thriving In A World Of Continuous Transformation. We'll have signed copies of the book available as prizes on the night! Sticking with the theme of transformation we're also excited to be hosting Masha Gaganova, a transformation leader with refreshingly grounded and practical advice about leading people through change! **Where and When?** * Thursday, January 29th * Doors open at 18:00 * Talks start at 19:00 * Tessl HQ, 210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY, UK **The Octopus Organisation: Meet the authors** In this fireside conversation we discover what an octopus organisation is and learn how to thrive in a world of continuous transformation. With AI driving transformation across businesses and teams of all sizes and industries, what can we learn from these experts in transformation at scale? Drawing on their experience at companies such as Amazon and McDonald's and work with hundreds of global companies, authors Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner show you how to break away from the broken model of transformation and embrace continuous change. **Phil Le-Brun:** Phil leads the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Executives in Residence team, comprising former CXOs who provide board and C-suite advisory. Prior to AWS, Phil held senior roles in McDonald’s Corporation including VP for Global Technology Development and International Chief Information Officer and has been recognised as one of the top 100 UK-based CIOs. **Jana Werner:** Jana Werner is an Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services, where she guides the executive teams of Fortune 500 companies in building adaptive customer-centric organizations. Her academic background in uncertainty dynamics grounds her practical advice for leaders navigating complex environments and building resilient organizations. **Talk: Wondering how to make a transformation work? Have lots of cups of tea** (Masha Gaganova, Transformation Consultant) In real organisations, change doesn’t stick through frameworks, roadmaps, or shiny tools. It sticks when someone takes the time to build trust one-to-one, name what’s happening, and hold the boundary when discomfort shows up. In this talk, Masha shares patterns from leading transformation in complex, high-stakes environments from digital and AI adoption to new ways of working. Why sustainable change creates temporary discomfort. Why softening the message kills momentum. Why people don’t resist change, they resist being left out of it. **Masha Gagonova:** Masha Gaganova is an international transformation leader, Fractional Change Partner, and speaker with 15+ years driving strategy and change across pharma, medtech, healthtech, and the public sector. Her work always starts with the end user, often a patient, and connects strategy, technology, and human behaviour to deliver measurable impact. **Code of Conduct** This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct) **Providing Your Name and Email** To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your full name and email address. This is a requirement for building security so please provide your real name and email address. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to event updates from AI for the rest of us and AI Native Dev. You can unsubscribe at any time.

**Hello there!** Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person lessons**? We’ve got you covered! Here at **Stafford House London**, our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way. We also offer **free online English classes**. For more information, please email us at **teachertraining@staffordhouse.com**. 🕑 **When:** From 5th Jan - 29th Jan 2026 (4 weeks) ➡️Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ➡️Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m 📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station) 📚 **Level:** **Pre-Intermediate (A2) -** From 5th Jan **-** 16th Jan 26 **Upper-Intermediate (B2)** \- From 16th Jan \- 29th Jan 26 Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival. *Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.* We look forward to seeing you all very soon!

***\-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome\, London R Users\! \-\-\-* This is a paid event *\-\-\-\-\-\-*** **Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026!** We’re excited to kick off 2026 with fresh energy and plenty of R fun ahead! As before, the event will be brought to you by **Datacove**. We are a Data and Analytics Consultancy Team based in Brighton, with experience in founding many well-attended R & Python events. Plus, home of the EARL Conference! We work across multiple streams - from marketing and customer analytics, to bespoke dashboards, process automation, and training! :) We will be supported by the generous team, organised by Matt Nixon, at **Incubeta**, London. Hosted by **Laura Mawer** and **Jeremy Horne** from **Datacove**. ***\-\-\-\-\-\-* !! Please Note !! *\-\-\-\-\-\-*** **This is a paid event.** Your ticket entitles you to pizza and drink options (soft and alcoholic beverages available). As standard, we cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, and GF. Please contact an organiser for any other requirements. **You can book your tickets online through [Ticket Pass](https://ticketpass.org/event/EVXIGF/londonr-january-29th-2026) at a discounted rate:** * **General Admission:** £8 online / £10 at the door * **Student Admission:** £4 online / £5 at the door Students must bring an NUS card or any other form of student ID. Cash and card accepted on the door. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Talk Information \-\-\-\-\-\-*** ***\-\- Talk One \-\-*** Hannah Choi, Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst, London Borough of Tower Hamlets Developing EDITH: a local public health team’s journey to build a complex Shiny dashboard Hannah will take us on a whistle-stop tour of the Tower Hamlets Public Health Intelligence Team’s journey to build EDITH - a Shiny dashboard of local-level statistics for public health decision-making. She will cover key methodological and operational challenges, and share reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and the importance of strong team culture and the wider R community. ***\-\- Talk Two \-\-*** Jeremy Horne, Founder & Director, Datacove Your Marketing Analytics Are a Mess - and Google Analytics is the Problem. While Google Analytics remains a powerful tool, relying on it as a single source of truth often leaves major gaps in paid media attribution and performance insight. Jeremy will unpack where GA excels, where it falls short, and why marketers need to look further beyond. This talk will explore how econometrics can provide a more robust, business-focused approach to measuring marketing effectiveness. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Timing Information \-\-\-\-\-\-*** 6pm: Arrival and greetings from our team. 6:15pm: Food and drinks are served while networking. 6:40pm: Introduction to the event commences. 6:45pm: Talks commence. 8:00pm: Talks conclude. 8:10pm: Networking continues. 8:30pm: Event moves to the local pub. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Sponsorship Information \-\-\-\-\-\-*** Our event relies heavily on sponsorship from companies that attend. Please contact the organisers or **admin@datacove.co.uk** to get involved. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Arrival Instructions \-\-\-\-\-\-*** Please arrive at The Bower and locate the reception, where staff will be there to guide you to the correct floor. **What3Words**: magma.clip.achieving ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Registration Etiquette \-\-\-\-\-\-*** At our meetups, the event is sometimes capped by the space. We’re committed to keeping these events accessible for everyone, but to make that possible, we need your help. **Please ensure your registration is kept up to date.** If your plans change, simply update your RSVP to reflect your availability. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please feel free to spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all again!

The café will be open on Thursdays between 15th January 2026 and 26th March 2026 - but will not be open on 19th February 2026. \*\* There will also be a **FREE ENGLISH CLASS** for 40 minutes - from 7pm to 7:40pm. \*\* The café offers the chance to practise your English in a friendly atmosphere, where you can meet and make friends. Thursdays, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Dundonald Church 577 Kingston Road Raynes Park SW20 8SA It is organised by local Christians and during the evening there will be a simple meal and a short talk. facebook.com/raynespark.int.cafe

New year, new events, and the same great community! We’re kicking off our 2026 socials next week and we are happy to say that the organisers from **Swift Craft** will be joining us for our meet-up on **Thursday, 29th January**. Whether you’re planning your conference calendar, want to chat with some of the people shaping our community, or want to catch up after the winter break, this is the perfect way to start the year. We hope to see you there!

**\*Please note we had to increase the session fees to £15 due to increase in court hire and shuttles.** Thursday Evening Badminton, High Intermediate/ Advanced Date: 29 January 2025 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Courts: 3 courts available Shuttles: Feather (quality feathers) Session Fee: £15 per person. TWO HOURS OF BADMINTON - £15, Venue: Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ. 1 Drummond Crescent London NW1 1LY This session is for those that are high intermediate and above (strictly no beginners/ improvers/ Low Intermediates). We want to ensure the quality of play while controlling the standard of the club, this means that players who are not quite up to the standard may be asked politely to leave. PLEASE PAY BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION EITHER VIA BANK TRANSFER/ PAYPAL. IMPORTANT: OUR TERMS! Coronavirus: Stay Safe, Play Safe https://www.meetup.com/Central-London-Badminton-Club/boards/thread/52704882 PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO GUIDELINES, CURRENTLY THERE IS NO CHANGING ROOM FACILITIES AND NO SHOWER FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION. Badminton Tactics: https://www.meetup.com/Central-London-Badminton-Club/messages/boards/thread/52043613 \*PLEASE NOTE: LATE CANCELLATIONS (AFTER 10PM ON WEDNESDAY) OR NO-SHOWS WILL INCUR A PENALTY CHARGE OF £15. YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE PENALTY CHARGE BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO RSVP AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE SESSION. • You are responsible for your own well-being and we and the sports facility representatives will not be responsible for any injury, stolen or damaged property or any other occurrences during our sessions. • Organisers: Mohammed (mr. nice guy), Vin (the merciless) and Moynul (the dark side of badminton)

You're invited to our first Women in Product London event of the year! At this in-person event, we'll kick start the year with an expert panel who will be answering all of the AI questions you’ve always wanted to know. With their diverse background, the panel will explore everything from daily use of AI as a product manager, to future strategy considerations and how AI is used when you’re looking to move roles. You'll have an opportunity to ask the panelists questions in a safe and friendly environment, as well as the chance to network with your peers over drinks and canapés before and after our panel takes the stage. Join us for what is likely to be an intimate and insightful conversation. **\-\-\-\-MEET THE PANELLISTS** **Leanne Rothwell - eCommerce Consultant / Start-up Advisor** Leanne Rothwell is a former CEO of Not On The High Street, a curated marketplace connecting customers with trusted small businesses. Over 13 years, she progressed from Account Manager to CEO, leading digital transformation and implementing AI-powered capabilities. Naturally curious about AI's potential, Leanne completed the Oxford Business School's AI Programme and now consults with early-stage businesses on growth, transformation and culture. **Subomi Salami - Senior Product Manager @ Microsoft** Subomi is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, where she works on building innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance user work experiences. She brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, user empathy, and execution to her work. She is very passionate about technology, creativity, and helping others break into tech. She enjoys sharing insights on career transitions, product strategy, and AI’s impact on the future of work. **Paul Rissen - Lead Product Manager, Platforms @ Which?** Part of the original team that launched BBC iPlayer, Paul combines expertise in information architecture with product leadership, spearheading development of structured data solutions. A digital storytelling innovator, in 2019 Paul wrote ‘Experiment-Driven Product Development’ (Apress), aiming to demystify experimentation & establish continuous discovery across product teams. Paul currently oversees product direction for the Publishing Infrastructure, Data Platform, AI & DevOps squads at Which? **Francesca Jackson-Burnham - Manager, Product Management for the UK @ 3Search** Chess is a product recruitment leader with over 9 years of experience partnering with startups and scale-ups to build high-performing product teams. She founded the Product Desk at 3Search and works closely with senior product leaders on advice on hiring, org design, retention and off course attracting top talent. She is active in the Product community and is a huge advocate for Women in Product London. **\-\-\-\-MEET THE MODERATOR** **Beatriz Cunha - Senior Product Manager @ 44 Pixels** Beatriz is a Senior Product Manager at 44pixels, rethinking everyday mobile apps for an AI-first world. She's previously led product growth at TouchNote, helping millions connect through personalised postcards, and worked in large-scale fintechs. Currently exploring vibe coding tools and what it means to be a PM when boundaries fall apart with AI. Venue, food and drinks are proudly sponsored by [Which?](https://www.which.co.uk) **Special notes:** * A photo ID will be required for entry * The small attendance fee is to cover administrative costs of running Women in Product London. We can only accept payment via PayPal and refunds are not available if you're unable to attend the event. #wiplondon #alwayslearning

### 📍**CheckedIn London — Speed Networking for Real Connections** CheckedIn London is built for one thing: **helping you meet the right people faster—in real life.** We get you out from behind the screen and into the room, where real conversations happen. We show up at tech mixers, networking events, and industry gatherings across Leeds and use the **CheckedIn app** to turn quick introductions into meaningful connections—*on the spot*. ### 🚀 How Speed Networking Works with CheckedIn At each event, the CheckedIn app helps you: * Instantly connect with people you meet—no business cards required * Follow up later without awkward LinkedIn requests * Remember who you met, what you talked about, and why it mattered * Turn short conversations into real collaborations, fast Think of CheckedIn as the **spiritual successor to LinkedIn**— but built for **in-person moments**, not endless scrolling. No cold DMs. No forgetting names. Just tap, connect, and keep the conversation going after the event. Whether you’re a founder, operator, creative, or curious professional, this is a space for conversations that actually go somewhere. Come solo or bring a colleague. No pressure. No pitches. Just good people, efficient introductions, and momentum. *** ## 🌍 Help Us Grow CheckedIn CheckedIn is expanding, and we’re actively looking for **chapter organizers** to help run and grow chapters in cities around the world. If you enjoy: * Bringing people together * Hosting great events * Building real community We’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply here: **[www.checkedIn.site/organizer-apply](http://www.checkedIn.site/organizer-apply)** *** ## 🌍 About This Chapter CheckedIn is a **chapter-based, community-driven network**. The Londonchapter is part of the wider CheckedIn community. On some occasions, the primary organizer may not be in attendance. These meetups are designed to be **self-led, welcoming, and participatory**—members take ownership of starting conversations, making introductions, and helping others connect. If you show up, you belong. If you tap in, connections start immediately. **Join us. Check in. Connect faster.** **CheckedIn — open the app and tap.**

Our **Sat Pop-in Adult Coaching sessions** are suitable for * **Lower level Intermediate** (2.0) players, * to **Higher level Intermediate** (3.0) players **HOW TO BOOK** * **RSVP on Meetup** **and follow options below** (if not your booking is void even if you have paid) **HOW TO PAY** **Click Link >>> [COLLCTIV*](https://pay.collctiv.com/sat-pop-in-coaching-lv-20-30-42479) to Pay (lower rate) until 12pm on Saturday\*** * \*Contributions toward the Collctiv App is optional (untick it to pay £20 only) * * **\*Book Early to Save Money!** After 12pm on Saturday, **AutoPay** payments only, via Meetup/PayPal (fees inc) * **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing)** to see full details regarding Collctiv Once you have completed your RSVP & payment, your Meetup status will be (manually) updated to 'Paid'. This may take a few hours! **SESSION DETAILS** * 10 players Max, 2 Courts used * Feather Shuttles Provided. Bring your own racket * **Time** \- 2\.00pm till 3\.30pm * **Cost** \- from £20 per person \(book early to avoid a booking fee\) * Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's Below) **What is involved** Footwork drills, shot practice, technically & tactically development of your game, isolated and group drills. The activities involved will challenge you to be consistent, have better understanding & control of your game , push you physically, as we do our best to adapt the session to suit your needs individually and as part of a group. **Attending a coaching/training environment often is advisable, in order to maximise the growth of your game!** We finish the session with match play for the last 30min **VENUE DETAILS** * Harris Girls Academy, Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR * Pedestrian - Enter to the far right corner of the main/blue building (right of the main reception) via the gate. * **Parking** is available outside in the street. * **Bicycles** can use the bicycle rack near the sports hall entry **TERMS & CONDITIONS** **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WmILk6X9dwgf_W0Cm6kgswKeW4ovHDTN8TBvN4Gq10/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details By RSVPing for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's **Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:** * Wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. * Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles. * If the above is not suitable, you might not be able to participate within the session. No refund, exchange or credit will be given! * If needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports. * You are responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. * Play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred. * We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions **Further Details** Email - wayne.crossfire@gmail.com Phone - 07956 285246 Spaces are limited, so don't delay!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED Please check your inbox/spam folder to see if you have received an email from us about the event. Thanks for your interest and see you if you've been confirmed! *** Welcome to our first-ever Friendly Data Meetup Hackathon! 👩‍💻 We’re absolutely excited to host this special evening with the community. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or trying your first hackathon, this event is all about learning, building, and having fun. 🥪☕ Light refreshments will be available throughout the event to keep you energized while you work. 🏦 This hackathon is proudly sponsored by **CFC Underwriting**—big thanks to them for making this experience possible! CFC Underwriting is a cyber insurance underwriter, and the team co-organising this hackathon are software and data professionals, very eager to collaborate with you! 📒 To participate in the hackathon, **please submit this form** no later than 21st Jan 2026. **RSVP on Meetup does not count as registration for this event**. Complete the form now to secure your place! Due to limited availability (40 seats), only selected participants will be able to attend the hackathon. Good luck! We will email you venue details closer to the event. Many thanks for your enthusiasm and participation! We look forward to meeting you :)

Our **Sat Pop-in Adult Coaching sessions** are suitable for * **Beginner** (1.0) level players * **Improver** (1.5) level players/ \***lower level Intermediate** (2.0) players, developing some of the basic areas of their game **HOW TO BOOK** * **RSVP on Meetup** **and follow options below** (if not your booking is void even if you have paid) **HOW TO PAY** * **Click Link >>> [COLLCTIV](https://pay.collctiv.com/sat-pop-in-session-53382) to Pay (lower rate) until 10pm on Friday\*\*** * \*Contributions toward the Collctiv App is optional (untick it to pay £20 only) * * **\*\*Book Early to Save Money!** After 10pm on Friday, **AutoPay** payments only, via Meetup/PayPal (fees inc) * **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing)** to see full details regarding Collctiv Once you have completed your RSVP & payment, your Meetup status will be (manually) updated to 'Paid'. This may take a few hours! **SESSION DETAILS** * 10 players Max, 2 Courts used * Feather Shuttles Provided. Bring your own racket * **Time** \- 12\.30pm till 2\.00pm \(poss\. extension to 2\.30pm\) * **Cost** \- from £20 per person \(book early to avoid a booking fee\) * Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's Below) **What is involved** Footwork drills, shot practice, technically & tactically development of your game, isolated and group drills. The activities involved can challenge you to be consistent, have better understanding, better control , or perhaps push yourself physically, as we do our best to adapt the session to suit your needs individually and as part of a group. We finish the session with match play for the last 30min **VENUE DETAILS** * Harris Girls Academy, Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR * Pedestrian - Enter to the far right corner of the main/blue building (right of the main reception) via the gate. * **Parking** is available outside in the street. * **Bicycles** can use the bicycle rack near the sports hall entry **TERMS & CONDITIONS** **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WmILk6X9dwgf_W0Cm6kgswKeW4ovHDTN8TBvN4Gq10/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details By RSVPing for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's **Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:** * Wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. * Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles. * If the above is not suitable, you might not be able to participate within the session. No refund, exchange or credit will be given! * If needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports. * You are responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. * Play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred. * We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions **Further Details** Email - wayne.crossfire@gmail.com Phone - 07956 285246 Spaces are limited, so don't delay!

Join us for another evening at #WPLDN, where we're diving into the heart of what makes WordPress possible and exploring how organisations protect access to information when it matters most. This month features a fascinating combination: understanding how hosting companies invest back into the open-source ecosystem, and a rare, **unrecorded session** on keeping websites accessible under challenging circumstances. Two talks that remind us why community and resilience sit at the core of everything we do. 📅 **Date:** January 29, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ⬅ **EARLIER TIME** 🎟️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required) **Session 1: Beyond hosting: How Kinsta invests in WordPress and Open Source** **🤝 Speaker:** Marcel Bootsman ([Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/)) The success of WordPress and countless other technologies hinges entirely on the dedicated, often unpaid, work of open-source contributors. But how can companies that rely on this ecosystem ensure its long-term health and sustainability? Marcel will take us beyond hosting to explore the mission and impact of the Kinsta Community Sponsorship Program. This initiative actively sponsors contributors across various facets of WordPress (Core, documentation, accessibility, polyglots) and other critical open-source projects. If you've ever wondered how commercial success and open-source citizenship can work hand in hand, this session is for you. **About Marcel:** Marcel is the Partnerships & Community Manager EMEA at Kinsta. He has been active in the WordPress community since 2010 and ran his own WordPress agency until 2020. A dedicated community contributor, Marcel is (or has been) a WordCamp organiser, forum moderator, and translation editor. When he's not looking at a screen, he enjoys walking, working out in the gym, riding a bike, and playing tennis. **Session 2: Keeping sites up when stuff goes down** 🤝 **Speaker:** Austin Meakin ([Amnesty International](https://www.amnesty.org/)) What happens when governments or other actors try to take websites offline? Austin works at Amnesty International on the Humanity Open Source WordPress theme and a number of websites running on it. In this session, he'll explore online censorship and surveillance, and what's being done to keep sites accessible when things get complicated. ⚠️ **Please note:** This session will **not be recorded or streamed** due to the sensitive nature of the content. If this topic interests you, make sure you're there in person! **Schedule:** 🔹 **6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking 🔹 **6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Marcel Bootsman 🔹 **7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking 🔹 **7:45 PM** – Session 2: Austin Meakin 🔹 **8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up 📢 **RSVP Now!** Don't miss this chance to learn how the WordPress ecosystem sustains itself and discover the vital work being done to protect digital freedom. Secure your free spot today and join us for talks, networking, free pizza, and post-event socials at a local bar. We'll see you there! \-\-\- **Venue Information** **The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station. \-\-\- **Massive thanks to our sponsors who make these free events possible:** [DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/partners/wpldn/), [PodcasterPlus](https://www.podcasterplus.com/?utm_source=wpldn&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=partnership), [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com/gb/integrations/woocommerce), [hosting.com](https://hosting.com/), [20i](https://www.20i.com/wordpress-hosting), and [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/) \-\-\- If you're interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming event, we'd love to hear from you at [https://wpldn.uk/speak](https://wpldn.uk/speak). **🎥 - Media Release Terms** By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons Attribution­ShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.

**​Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7 ​9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6) 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 27 cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)** **Stay updated:** **Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)** **Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)** **LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)** **Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)** **Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)