Diversity & Inclusion

This is a smallish-group, quiet-ish meetup for ADHD brains who want to connect with their tribe without their nervous system going, 'Aiiight, I'm outta here!' We’re meeting at **Picturehouse Central** (Piccadilly) because it’s one of those places where you can actually hear yourself think. Mostly. This is more of a tea/coffee and cake kinda venue. Sorry, booze hounds! **The environment is**: relaxed, validating, welcoming It won't be like whispering to each other at the back of the class, more less sensory Armageddon. **What to expect** A small group (human-scale, not “who are all these people” scale). A quiet-ish venue where you don’t have to shout your personality into existence. Conversation that can be normal (well, probably far from normal 😅. There is no need to worry about trying to fit in, no need to mask. A soft landing. Come late, ease in, do a gentle hello, no one’s timing you. Low-pressure hanging out. If you want to chat, great. If you want to sit and decompress near other people, also great. **The unofficial theme** How to be social without being assaulted by: fluorescent lighting overlapping conversations surprise music that one table doing a full volume podcast recording next to you. **Important Note:** If you cannot make it, please put 'Can't go'. This ensures there's space for others who want to attend 🙂 ‐------------------------------------------------------ Boundaries (quick, clear, important) Yay!-DHD is a consent-led space. Some people are chatty, some are quiet, some are pacing themselves. Please don’t push for personal details, contact info, or continued connection if someone isn’t offering it. This isn’t a dating event. ‐------------------------------------------------------- For you robots out there: ADHD | Low sensory meetup | Inclusive | AUDHD |

Please read the full description! **Spanish Conversational Club** **Club de conversación en ESPAÑOL** **How does it work?** The Spanglish club is for all people wanting to improve their Spanish outside of a class room. Depending on numbers, there are going to be groups of max 6 people, the groups will be Beginners (A2), Intermediate and Advance. Each group will have a Spanish native speaker who can help you with your Spanish :) We will first meet our table amig@s and socialise, then we will make a fun and interesting activity for you to have a better Spanish speaking experience. Please book only if you are 100% sure to attend as there will be other Spanglishers waiting for you. **Where? Time?** Royal Festival Hall Riverside Bar Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX 19:30 to 21:00 **Google Maps:** **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5)** **Note:** We will be at the front of the Riverside Bar. Although, this might change depending on tables’ availability. Please look for Spanglish Flag/t-shirt or simply call us +447870776718. We don’t have a private area, we’ll be at a public space. There will be public noise. You can join the **Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76)** for the latest updates. **How much does it cost?** £10 Your attendance is confirmed once you have booked in this website and paid in our online store. Store: **[https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events)** FREE for Native Spanish Speakers. Únete! No pagas por el evento :D **Why should I come?** You should come if you want to be immersed in a Spanish conversation with native speakers for 90 mins and more! You should also come if you want to make new friends and learn about different cultures at the same time. **Can we have a drink during the session?** Of course, it is all about feeling comfortable and we all know that a drink help us with fluency, there is a coffee shop and a bar at the center. **Can I suggest topics or just make an open suggestion?** Of course, just bring your suggestions to the session or send us an email. Your event planner will ensure your suggestion has the right execution. We are here to help and provide you guys with the best environment possible for you to have fun and improve your Spanish speaking. **Note:** This event is not suggested for beginners A1 Zero Spanish learners. Please get in touch if you need some lessons. **Suggestions or Qs** Just drop me a WhatsApp, message or email. Our events are advertised on different platforms. For this event we expect around 20 people. **[Whatsapp](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1),** Calls or MSNs **[+447870776718](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1)** **Instagram** and **Facebook** as **[@spanglishlc](https://www.instagram.com/spanglishlc/)** We have more events and great teachers to enhance your learning, check all our **[events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/events), [courses](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**[ ](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)and **[teachers.](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**

BFI Flare is a yearly film festival showcasing the best new LGBT+ movies, shorts and documentaries. Full details of all showings and events are at their [website](https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/Online/default.asp). This meetup event is for the festival **not a specific showing**! There are also a few panel discussions or talks, or Q&As with producers/directors or cast or others (sometimes alongside a showing). This placeholder event is here to announce it to the group and allow you to check out in time - many showings sell out a while in advance (especially the highlights and well-reviewed ones from other festivals). Most showings/events are ticketed and not free, but there are a few free ones and a few online. We've had one-off events in past years of this festival to watch something from it together and talk about it after. If you find ones that seem more interesting or relevant to the group, do please share them in comments below; am up for a similar watch-party of anything online if a few of us like the idea, e.g. using Discord. I'll also be looking for things to suggest from what others say/using the site, but don't rely on me to find the best ones in time! By the time the festival showings start many of the tickets will have gone. You'll see this event twice - once for the start day and once at the end date. The most bisexual representation comes from the piece "Lunar Sway" and then 2 short films; "The Fling in (When the Rainbow is Enuf)" and "Their Love Isn't Taught in Fragments of Us". There are other panels on adaptations too (see photos), and sometimes last minute tickets on the day(s) for some sold out screenings. There are [5 short films available to watch for free](https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=five-films-for-freedom-flare26) during the fest as well. Please don't spoil storyline details for others in comments here\, and surround any spoilers you write in the Discord with '\|\|' \(use the **#lets-watch** channel, or **#chat** to invite people generally for planning around something). Here's an invitation link for our Discord if you haven't joined yet: [https://discord.gg/RDFmb3YGAu](https://discord.gg/RDFmb3YGAu) ⚫ How watching Flare videos online works: Once you've bought a ticket (or for a free-but-limited-tickets short), you can start watching the show anytime through the festival. Once you have started it, you have a few hours to finish watching it (what they could arrange to keep copyright holders happy about piracy risk); check details when purchasing. ⚫ Accessibility: English language videos have all had closed caption subtitles in the past, including descriptions of non-dialogue audio, and audio descriptions. Screen Talks, pre-recorded introductions, Q&As and events have closed captions. Audio description is not available on Chromecasts (yet). Further details on their website: [https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare/accessibility](https://www.bfi.org.uk/flare/accessibility)

Join the Corinthians Badminton Club for a fun and social evening of badminton! This event is perfect for anyone at **Intermediate level** looking to improve their skills, meet new people, and have a great time on the court. We will have friendly matches and plenty of opportunities to socialize with fellow badminton enthusiasts. Feel free to share the event with a friend so they too can come along and enjoy a night of sports and recreation in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We play with feather shuttlecocks and unfortunately cannot accommodate beginners. This is to ensure games are fair and enjoyable for everyone. We currently have 15 regular members and are opening up 8-10 guest slots using MeetUp. Guest fees are £10 per session, please arrange payment 24 hours before session starts otherwise we would have to release your place. We are unable to offer refunds at this point. Bank Transfer Details: Account: Corinthians BC Account No: 22788263 Sort Code: 60-19-01 Reference: Your Full Name Venue: Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road Wingletye Lane Hornchurch Essex RM11 3AD

### **\*\*\* UPDATE: Apologies, our London Ai & Business Networking event (18 March) has had to be POSTPONED - a new date will be confirmed shortly \*\*\*** **AI & Business Professionals…** Join us for an **informal, in-person networking evening** focused on AI and Business. We’re bringing together our AI Professionals & Business communities in/around London to meet, connect and **explore how AI is being built and used in business today**. Whether you’re a founder, investor, professional or simply curious about the AI revolution in business, this is your chance to **learn, connect and be inspired**. An opportunity to make real connections, share experiences, be inspired and to inspire others whilst chatting about AI in Business in a relaxed, friendly setting. No formal pitches. Just great conversations! **Venue: Civo Tech Junction**, London Civo Tech Junction is located just steps away from Old Street station, this is a state-of-the-art co-working and event space - London's most vibrant tech hub, where innovation knows no bounds! [https://www.civo.com/tech-junction](https://www.civo.com/tech-junction) **Event Schedule** **18\.00 \| Doors Open \- Meet & Mingle** **18\.30 – 18\.40 \| Welcome Kick off** (Caron Chung, AI Professionals Network) **18\.40 – 19:10 \| Presentations on AI in Business** (details to be announced shortly) **19:10 – 20:30 \| Informal Networking** \- no elevator pitches\, no pressure\. Just genuine conversations with like minded people interested in AI & Business\. And, you won’t go hungry or thirsty! **Pizza & drinks provided courtesy of our Sponsor, Civo.com** **Event Sponsor:** We are proud to be sponsored by **[http://Civo.com](http://Civo.com)** \- Civo is the Sovereign Cloud and AI platform that frees you to build without limits\. Trusted by ambitious startups and major enterprises around the world to deliver scalable\, sustainable infrastructure without the hidden costs or headaches\. We hope you will join us for an inspiring, enjoyable evening. **[Register now to secure your place.](https://aiprofessionals.network/aipb-registration-page1)** NOTE: This event is also being promoted by many other groups and some photos/ videos may be taken for future promotional purposes.

Join us as we pull back the curtain on how we build, ship, and scale product at Monzo 🚀 Hear from some of our Product Managers and Designers as they walk through three recently shipped features, sharing how we identify customer problems, make product decisions, deliver at scale and more. Expect insights, lessons learned, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Monzo operates in Product. **Agenda:** * **How we scaled to become one of the UK's biggest pension consolidation products in under 6 months** \- Rebekah Hornsby\, Product Manager in the Wealth team\. * **Making Tax Digital *(and maybe even likeable)*: Building a tax filing product for real people** \- Sam Broadey\, Product Manager in the Business Banking team\. * **Designing habit-forming products at scale: Inside Monzo’s 2026 Saving Challenge** \- Elaine Chiong\, Product Manager in the Core Banking team\. Each talk will be around 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions ✨ Interested in what we get up to? [Check our tech blog](https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology "https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology") and [careers page](https://monzo.com/careers#jobs "https://monzo.com/careers#jobs") *Please be aware that this is held in our event space on the ground floor of this building. To access, head to where Appold Street and Worship Street meet.*

**Saturdays \| Every Saturday 1pm \- 3pm** In partnership with The National Lottery, SHYNNE Neurodiverse Weekly Gaming Club provides a welcoming, inclusive space where neurodivergent gamers can connect, play, and be themselves in a supportive environment. **What We Offer** * **Inclusive Gaming Environment**: A sensory-friendly space designed with neurodivergent needs in mind * **Diverse Game Selection**: Board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, and video games catering to various interests * **Structured Activities**: Clear schedules and optional guided gaming sessions * **Social Connection**: Opportunities to meet others with similar interests in a low-pressure setting * **Support Staff**: Knowledgeable facilitators who understand neurodivergent experiences * **Important Details** * **Time**: Fridays, 1 pm - 3 pm * **Cost**: **£5** per session * Carers/support workers attend free * **What to Bring**: Just yourself! All gaming equipment provided * **Accessibility**: Our venue is fully accessible

**In partnership with Nando's Women in Engineering** 🎉 **Celebrate IWD with the best women in tech and incredible food!** This International Women's Day, a number of London's most powerful women-in-tech communities are coming together for an unforgettable evening of inspiring talks, a delicious feast, a candid panel discussion, and genuine connection. Whether you're just starting your tech journey or leading engineering teams, this night is for **you**. **🚨 How to Join** Sign up for the event and **complete the registration form** via the [registration link](https://forms.gle/X5e9wWxgGuapz2CM9) including your dietary requirements, drink preferences, and community name. Please complete it **at least one week in advance** so we can make sure the evening runs smoothly (and the food is perfect for everyone). **🎤 Why You Should Attend** Female coding communities. One room. Incredible women. This is a rare chance to hear directly from practitioners and leaders who are shaping the future of tech, then talk to them over drinks. **What's On** 🍽️ **Feast & Drinks** \- because the best conversations happen over great food 🗣️ **Three Lightning Talks** * **[Sarika Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarika-sharma-3b0a1117/?originalSubdomain=uk),** Technical Lead at Nando's & **[Katie Strong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-strong97/)**, Software Engineer at Nando's * **[Irina Pchelintseva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-pchelintseva-a97ba7262/)**, Manager, Applied Machine Learning Engineering at Shopify * **[Elena Uzhegova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzhegovaelena/)**, Data Analytics & Governance Lead at Publicis **Panel Discussion: "Break the Pattern"** * **[Chantelle Coussey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelle-coussey/)**, Product Manager at Nando's UK & IRE * **[Elena Uzhegova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzhegovaelena/)**, Data Analytics & Governance Lead at Publicis * **[Nonna Shakhova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonna-shakhova/)**, Senior Analytics Engineer at TrustedHousesitters 🎙️ **Panel Discussion** "Break the pattern" an honest, unfiltered conversation on navigating tech careers, representation, and what real inclusion looks like. 🤝 **Networking** to connect, exchange ideas, and find your next collaborator, mentor, or friend. **Event Agenda** * **18:00** Doors open * **18:30** Feast & drinks * **19:05** Opening & community announcements * **19:15** 3 x 15 Talks * **20:00** Drinks break * **20:30** Panel discussion "Break the pattern" * **21:00-22:00** Networking **About Women Coding Community** Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services. We run workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, and champion more inclusive industry practices. [Website](https://www.womencodingcommunity.com) · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/womencodingcommunity/) · [Slack](https://womencodingcommunity.slack.com) **👩🏽‍💻 Code of Conduct** At Women Coding Community we are committed to a vibrant, supportive community. All attendees are expected to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct) 📍 **Spots are limited - RSVP now and complete the registration form to secure your place!** A few things to note before you fill in the form: * Let us know your **dietary requirements** (vegetarian / meat / allergies) * Let us know which **community** you're coming from * Confirm your **photo consent** \- we'd love to capture the memories\! 📸 * **[Now fill the Registration form here](https://forms.gle/X5e9wWxgGuapz2CM9)**

Come along to Sprechstunde in our ventilated offices to practice your German over some tea and coffee. Meet fellow German learners and grow your confidence. Please RSVP, we try to accommodate walk ins but numbers are limited to 10 participants. Light refreshments are available, please advice if you have any dietary requirements.

**\*\*** ***When you RSVP, please ensure your full name is included on your meetup account profile to ensure successful entry to the event, thank you. \*\**** Join the London Software Craftsmanship Community (LSCC) and a panel of speakers with a wide range of career paths from **IG Group, Bank of America, Ohme** & **Codurance** for an evening of tech career advice. **A big thank you to our sponsors for the evening, IG:** IG is a FTSE 250 FinTech company building award-winning trading platforms used by over 340,000 people worldwide. Our mobile, web, and desktop products give clients access to thousands of markets — from stocks and shares to futures, options, and crypto — across 16 global regions. We operate with high autonomy in cross-functional teams, moving fast to ship better experiences for our customers. With offices in 18 countries and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're on a journey to evolve our tech and push the boundaries of what's possible in financial trading. Come along to learn more about the engineering challenges we're tackling and the products we're building. Discover IG at [https://www.ig.com/uk](https://www.ig.com/uk) \-\-\- Panelists: * Tolga Sofuoglu - Head of Engineering, Ohme * Nathalie Gavet - Engagement Manager, Codurance * Qaiser Maher - CTO UK&IE, IG Group * Micheal Nestor, Technology Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch The panel will be facilitated by **[Ed Farrow, Principal Consultant @ Codurance](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfarrow/)** Hear our panel discuss their personal journeys and strategies, including: * Unlocking career growth and key points to look out for * Navigating career pivots and embracing new technologies * Practical strategies to land your next promotion * Tech careers in the AI era Whether you're starting out, aiming for leadership, or a seasoned pro ready to share your wisdom, this event is for you. **Spots are limited, register now!** **Agenda:** 18:00 - 18:30 - Arrival, pizza and drinks + networking 18:30 - 20:00 - Intros and panel + Q&A 20:00 - 21:00 - Networking & exit A big thank you to our amazing sponsors IG Group who are providing the space, drinks and pizza and to [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/) for organising the meetup.

Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Welcome, readers! Our March read is **_The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver._** The story follows Taylor Greer, a young woman from rural Kentucky who leaves home for the West, only to find herself unexpectedly becoming the guardian of an abused Native American toddler named Turtle. In Tucson, Arizona, they form a makeshift family with a diverse group of people, including Guatemalan refugees and a single mother, exploring themes of motherhood, community, belonging, and finding hope in hardship. The story blends humor with serious issues, creating a story about finding family in unexpected places. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖