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£10/Speed Networking for Film, TV, Music, and Media at Temper City
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Speed Networking for Film, TV, Music, and Media**
Join us for an exclusive **Speed Networking for Film, TV, Music and Media**. Connect with creative professionals looking to accelerate their connections and grow their businesses. Imagine meeting and connecting with a room full of like-minded creative professionals in a fun and time efficient manner.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dD7
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-networking-for-film-tv-music-and-media-at-temper-city-tickets-1976448981107?aff=oddtdtcreator
**We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Speed Networking is a dynamic and efficient way to connect with professionals across various creative industries. Break out of your networking comfort zone and say goodbye to missed opportunities with this structured format. We have hired the mezzanie room upstairs with own bar..
**Temper City -** Temper City is hidden away, moments from Bank, Moorgate and Liverpool Street Stations, serving the best steak in the Square Mile. Home to the biggest smoker in the temper family and one of the world's biggest restaurant fire-pits. Punchy wine list and choice of tequila and mezcal-focused cocktails available both in the restaurant and out on the terrace.
**Event Schedule**
**18:00 – 20:30 \| Welcome to the event** where your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other.
**19:00 – 20:00 \| Speed Networking Event Starts:** Take part in an exciting speed networking event focused on the film, TV, music, and media industries. This fast-paced environment is designed to help you make valuable connections, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities in a relaxed environment.
**20:00 \- 20:30 \| Network & chill:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the speed networking are finished.
**Why Attend?**
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to expand your network and forge valuable connections on a 1-2-1 basis. With just 3 minutes per attendee, you'll get the opportunity to speak to everyone attending in a timed and structured format. Are you a filmmaker, musician, media professional, or creative entrepreneur looking to expand your network and accelerate your career? This is your ultimate chance to connect, collaborate, and create magic in just one extraordinary night!
**Who Should Attend?**
Connect with Film, TV, Music and Media Professionals in a relaxed setting. **Producers, Directors, Artists & Actors, Musicians & Screenwriters, Media Lawyers, Photographers & Videographers, Investors, Anyone interested in Film, Media, TV, and Music Industry.**
**Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dD7
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-networking-for-film-tv-music-and-media-at-temper-city-tickets-1976448981107?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.**
Fintech, Banking & Investment Networking – Startups & Professionals
**Welcome to Networx London!**
Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or tech professional looking to build valuable connections?
Join a relaxed and engaging evening designed for leaders and innovators across industries. Whether you're a CEO, executive, investor, finance expert, IT professional, business professional, or aspiring founder, this is your space to connect with like-minded people and spark new opportunities.
We start at **6:30 PM** with a warm welcome and light icebreakers to get conversations flowing, followed by **open networking all evening**. No formal pitches just real connections, fresh ideas, and meaningful relationships in a friendly, laid-back setting.
📍 **Venue: The Refinery Regent Place, Warren St** Located in the vibrant Regent Place area, The Refinery offers a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere perfect for networking and socializing. With its modern interiors, spacious layout, and relaxed vibe, it’s an ideal spot for after-work drinks and professional gatherings. Just a short walk from Warren Street station, it provides the perfect setting for meaningful conversations and new connections in a chic but unpretentious environment.
Come join us, grab a drink, and grow your network one great conversation at a time.
📅 **Event Schedule**
**18:30 – 19:00 \| Welcome** Kick off with a warm intro and fun icebreakers to set the tone.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| Meet & Greet** Mingle and network in an open, friendly setting.
**19:30 – 21:30 \| Informal Networking** Free-flowing, informal networking all evening—no sales, no pressure. Just authentic connections with amazing people.
💡 **Why Attend?**
Join a vibrant community of professionals from the world of **Finance, Investment, and Digital Banking**. Whether you're seeking your next opportunity, scouting talent, or exploring strategic partnerships, this event offers a relaxed yet high-impact environment to connect. Meet hiring companies, network with forward-thinking professionals, and exchange insights that can shape the future of your career, startup, or financial venture.
👥 **Who should Attend?**
This event is ideal for **finance professionals, investment analysts, digital banking leaders, fintech founders, financial advisor, risk analyst, crypto experts etc** looking to expand their network, explore business opportunities, or gain new perspectives in a fast-evolving financial ecosystem.
**🎟 Tickets & Entry:** To avoid the venue getting overcrowded and ensure everyone enjoys an amazing night, we've introduced a small ticket price to keep things running smoothly.
**Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events.
📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes.
**Please Note:Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door!**
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AI Signals #28: Storytelling in AI & Outclassing Frontier LLMs
***[We are shuttering our Meetup group later this year, please sign up to our calendar on Luma to avoid missing out on our future events.](https://lu.ma/ai-signals)\`***
**Agenda**
06:00pm - Doors open, food and drink served
06:30pm - Welcome
06:35pm - [Adebola Olomo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adebolaolomo/), CMO at Avetium and Global Partnerships Lead at Women in AI, "AI & Storytelling"
07:00pm - Break
07:15pm - [Etienne Bernard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/etiennebcp/), Founder & CEO at NuMind, “Outclassing Frontier LLMs at Extracting Information"
07:45pm - Lightning Talk: [Meryem Arik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryemarik/), Co-Founder & CEO of Doubleword, "Async Agents in Production: Failures & Fixes"
09:00pm - Wrap up, drinks at [Angel London](https://g.co/kgs/3FVpa2i)
**Please note you will be unable to enter the venue before 6.00pm.**
RSVPs will close 24 hours before the event, you may be unable to register after this time but you can still watch online.
If you can't join us in person you can watch remotely via [our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@ai-and-dl-for-enterprise).
**Our hosts may require that we provide a list of all attendees, please ensure that you register with a name that matches your government issued ID or bank card: if you do not we cannot guarantee you entry to the building.**
Please RSVP for the event well in advance if you plan to attend in person and unRSVP if you can no longer attend as limited spaces are available.
Amplify Her Cocktail Networking Event for Women in the Music Industry
**Amplify Her is a live event supporting women in the music industry.**
Amplify Her is a thriving community committed to empowering women in the music industry. Come join us for a refreshing drink, connect with like-minded music professionals and leave inspired.
Let's embrace some joy, release the self-imposed pressure, and simply enjoy each other's company. As music professionals, we navigate through ups and downs, and here, we've created a space to foster a community—supporting one another, growing together and forging ahead.
Our mission is clear: to cultivate a community of female music industry professionals who not only uplift each other in advancing their careers but also champion the cause of gender equality. Together, let's move forward and make a lasting impact.
[Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/cocktail-meeting-london-2026-02-10-18-00)
**Follow us on:**
[https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/)
[https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/)
AI, Finance & Legal Innovation – Startups & Professionals
**Welcome to Networx London!**
Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or tech professional interested in how AI is transforming finance and legal industries?
Join a relaxed and engaging evening designed for innovators and decision-makers working at the intersection of AI, technology, finance, and law. Whether you’re a founder, executive, investor, fintech or legal professional, AI builder, or digital leader, this is your space to connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and spark new opportunities across industries.
We start at **6:30 PM** with a warm welcome and light icebreakers to get conversations flowing, followed by **open networking all evening**. No formal pitches just real connections, fresh ideas, and meaningful relationships in a friendly, laid-back setting.
📍 **Venue: The Refinery Regent Place, Warren St** Located in the vibrant Regent Place area, The Refinery offers a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere perfect for networking and socializing. With its modern interiors, spacious layout, and relaxed vibe, it’s an ideal spot for after-work drinks and professional gatherings. Just a short walk from Warren Street station, it provides the perfect setting for meaningful conversations and new connections in a chic but unpretentious environment.
Come join us, grab a drink, and grow your network one great conversation at a time.
📅 **Event Schedule**
**18:30 – 19:00 \| Welcome** Kick off with a warm intro and fun icebreakers to set the tone.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| Meet & Greet** Mingle and network in an open, friendly setting.
**19:30 – 21:30 \| Informal Networking** Free-flowing, informal networking all evening—no sales, no pressure. Just authentic connections with amazing people.
💡 **Why Attend?**
Join a vibrant community of professionals from the world of **Finance, Investment, and Digital Banking**. Whether you're seeking your next opportunity, scouting talent, or exploring strategic partnerships, this event offers a relaxed yet high-impact environment to connect. Meet hiring companies, network with forward-thinking professionals, and exchange insights that can shape the future of your career, startup, or financial venture.
👥 **Who should Attend?**
This event is ideal for **finance professionals, investment analysts, digital banking leaders, fintech and legaltech founders, financial advisors, risk analysts, compliance experts, crypto specialists, and AI innovators**. Whether you’re looking to **expand your network, explore new business opportunities, or gain fresh insights** in the rapidly evolving world of **AI, finance, and legal innovation**, this event is the perfect place to connect with like-minded professionals across industries.
**🎟 Tickets & Entry:** To avoid the venue getting overcrowded and ensure everyone enjoys an amazing night, we've introduced a small ticket price to keep things running smoothly.
**Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events.
📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes.
**Please Note:Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door!**
📸 \*\*Follow us on Instagram for updates and event news:\*\*👉 [@networxldn](https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/ "https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/")
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AI, Digital, Fintech & Tech Professionals Networking Event in London
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-digital-fintech-tech-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1980700394198?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-digital-fintech-tech-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1980700394198?aff=meetup)**
Join London’s top networking event for AI, Digital, Fintech investors & tech professionals. Connect, collaborate & create opportunities
Join London’s top networking event for AI, Digital, Fintech investors & tech professionals. Connect, collaborate & create opportunities. This event brings together solution providers, **entrepreneurs, company directors, and professionals** eager to explore and implement cutting-edge AI, digital, and tech solutions in their businesses to drive efficiency, innovation, and profitability.
### **Why Join?**
* **Expand Your Network**: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential clients, and collaborators who share your passion for technology and innovation.
* **Explore Alliances**: Discover synergies between AI, digital, and tech solutions and how they can complement each other for optimal business outcomes.
* **Showcase and Discover Solutions**: Whether you’re offering a tech-based product or seeking innovative tools to boost your business, this is the perfect platform to meet the right people.
### **What You’ll Gain**
* **Strategic Connections**: Build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, business owners, and decision-makers.
* **Valuable Insights**: Learn about the latest trends and advancements in AI, digital, and tech solutions.
* **Collaboration Opportunities**: Identify partners to co-create or implement solutions that can revolutionize your business.
### **Event Details**
* **7:00 PM**: The event starts with free format networking, the event is fully hosted.
* **8:00 PM:** Elevator pitches and then more free format networking
* **WhatsApp Group**: Enhance your connections before and after the event by joining our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group. To join, send a WhatsApp message to 07789740193 with your full name after purchasing your ticket.
### **Dress Code**
* Business attire or smart casual.
* No T-shirts or trainers.
### **Refund Policy**
Advance tickets are cheaper and non-refundable but can be reassigned to someone else if you can’t make it.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of AI, digital, and tech innovation. Secure your spot today!
**Event Disclaimer**
Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this event. These may be used on our social media channels and promotional materials to showcase our events.
If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the event host upon arrival, and we will ensure your preference is respected.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Building Adaptive Organisations for the AI Age
In an era where AI and rapid tech cycles are redefining the possible, the most successful organisations aren't just surviving the acceleration; they are built to thrive. In this session, we share what it takes to become a highly adaptive and resilient organisation.
You’ll discover how to instil laser-like *clarity*, empower deep team *ownership*, and bake *curiosity* into your organisational DNA. Weaving together the candid stories and hard-won truths of diverse leaders – from extreme mountaineers to world-class poker players and Amazon's own Day 1 culture – this session offers a fresh perspective on freeing your organisation to move at the speed of its best idea.
**Phil Le-Brun** leads the Executives in Residence team at Amazon Web Services and is a former corporate VP and international CIO at McDonald's Corporation.
At McDonald's he co-led the consolidation and modernisation of technology across thirty-eight thousand restaurants globally. In his current role, Phil engages with Fortune 500 executives and their teams and public-sector customers to mentor, advise, and guide them on their journeys to become more adaptable organisations.
He is a sought-after speaker and has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. With Jana Werner he has recently published The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation (Harvard Business Review Press).
Industrial Networking Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
First strategic business workshop
This is the first session of a small, informal meetup for business owners and leaders who want help untangling a real problem they’re facing.
We’ll take one issue at a time and work through it collaboratively — clarifying what’s actually going on, what matters most, and what decisions would move things forward.
**What we’ll do:**
* One or two people bring a real business challenge
* We slow it down, question assumptions, and map the problem clearly
* No slides, no pitches — just structured thinking and conversation
**Who it’s for:**
* Founders, owners, and leaders
* People dealing with complexity, uncertainty, or competing priorities
This first session is a soft launch — small by design, informal, and exploratory.
No selling, no obligation, just thinking together in a relaxed setting.
London Analytics Engineering Meetup #22
🎉 **Event #22 – The Analytics Engineering Meet-up** 🎉
The first event of the year will be at Checkout.com!
Talks:
🚀 [Toby Henley Smith](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyhenleysmith/overlay/about-this-profile/) @ Moneybox
*AE: Abstraction Engineering?*
* The role that Analytics Engineering plays in your company is far more than just being the dbt team
🤖 [Rakhee Modha-Lobo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakhee-modha-lobo-aab6a875/overlay/about-this-profile/) **@** Starling Bank
*Embracing AI and Automation in Our Analytics Engineering Workflows*
* A deep dive into how Starling are using AI and automation in the analytics engineering workflow.
📅 **RSVP opens Monday, 26th January** (3.5 weeks before the event). This event will be **over-subscribed**, so set a reminder — you won’t want to miss it!
📍 **Agenda**
6pm – Doors open, networking, food & drinks
7pm – Talks kick off
8:30pm – More drinks & networking @ local pub
We’ll be hosted in the amazing **Checout.com office**.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with some of the UK’s top data professionals, share challenges, and exchange learnings.
We are always looking to improve the event and get new ideas for talks, if you could please fill out a [feedback form](https://cognifysearch.com/the-london-analytics-engineering-meet-up-feedback-form/), this will help us continue to improve!
The **Analytics Engineering Meet-up** is a community for data professionals working with the modern data stack, machine learning or AI.
We host regular meet-ups featuring talks from data leaders building and scaling analytics, data platforms, and AI in forward-thinking teams.
The community is ideal for Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Analysts, and those working in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI.
The meet-up is organised by [Cognify](cognifysearch.com), the recruitment partner for modern data and AI teams.
Our sponsor is [Omni](omni.co), an AI-powered BI platform that helps people use data to do their best work. Whether users prefer AI, Excel, point-and-click exploration, or SQL, Omni enables fast, trusted answers from a governed semantic model.
We’re always on the lookout for **venues to host** and **guest speakers** to inspire. If you’d like to get involved, feel free to chat with one of the Cognify team at any event.
If you’re eager to dive deeper into industry insights, check out ***The Stacked Data Podcast*** for conversations with industry leaders:
Listen on: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/24fIpekn8WfRDZsVHNcf7Q)
Your feedback is so valuable to us, we'd love to hear from you to help us continue to improve, [Feedback Form here](https://cognifysearch.com/the-london-analytics-engineering-meet-up-feedback-form/)
**No-Show Policy**:
* If you miss **2 consecutive events** or **2 out of 3 events**, you wont be able to attend the next event. We hope you understand this is to keep things fair for venues and other attendees.
Dead Product Society | After Work Drinks
**Dead Product Society \| After Work Drinks**
Come along, bring a friend/colleague or two and join us for a relaxed evening of informal product and tech chats over a few drinks and doughnuts. We aim to connect everyone without awkwardness or LinkedIn spiel, and value good conversation over boring presentations.
**Who is welcome?**
Product Managers, CEOs, UX/UI Designers, Developers, Scrum Masters etc. We welcome anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product.
*Note: We intentionally keep our After Work Drinks on the smaller side to allow for more in-depth conversations.*
**The Bike Shed**
We'll be hanging out in the lounge area (behind the area with all the tables, next to the store).
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**Dead Product Society**
Dead Product Society is a collective of like-minded professionals sharing real-talk and joining forces to navigate the twists and turns of the product world. Our down-to-earth community is for anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product teams regardless of their background or experience.
**Our Sponsors**
Shout out to our generous sponsors at Waggel Pet Insurance; Lifetime pet insurance, simplified. With their support we are able to host these events for you and create a space for those important, honest conversations.
In Person: CoffeeOps
We are back! This is going to be a monthly IN PERSON meet up in London.
A very big thank you goes to Accurx who is hosting us in their amazing Shoreditch offices. This will include access to facilities including coffee! 😻☕️
**Want to know more? 👇**
As with all CoffeeOps, this is an interactive, chatty, build your own adventure type of meet-up. Instead of booking in experts to *learn* *from*, we gather a group of practitioners to ***learn*** ***with***. We have been running for over 4 years now and often get feedback that this is the most useful meetup people join!
The event is approximately 90 minutes and always starts by brainstorming topics to discuss. The group then votes on the most relevant/interesting to them and we then cycle through the topics trying to discuss each deeply, but in a time bound slot.
To get an idea of topics, you can check out our remote board [here](https://easyretro.io/publicboard/h404NF84Uje4tCcxpJdHr4Ycs9B3/a4a35d2b-181b-409b-832e-a729be1af79c). The general gist is anything is fair game, though we tend to revolve around software delivery and definitely lean towards the more Ops-y or DevOps-y side of things.
AWS AI In Practice #3
**TICKET ONLY EVENT - YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ON OUR WEBSITE!**
We’re delighted to have [Phillie Wright](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philliewright/) from [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/) share her insights on **building effective Agents**. Up next, we’re excited to welcome back [Paul Stack](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stack72/), Director of Product, [System Initiative](https://www.systeminit.com/), who will share his thoughts on **the next frontier of DevOps**. After these two great talks, you’ll have time to connect with the community over drinks and pizzas.
We expect high demand, and the venue is limited to 130 people (90 seated, 40 standing). To keep things fair, tickets will be allocated by random draw.
You must register your interest on our [website for a ticket](https://awsuguk.org/aws-ai-in-practice-meetup-3/)! **RSVPing on Meetup will not give you entry to the event!**
**Programme**
**18:00:** Arrival, registration
**18:15:** ***TALKS START***
**20:00:** Networking with food and a drink provided by the generosity of our sponsors
**Talk 1**
***Building Effective Agents with Phillie Wright***
As agentic AI moves from demos to production, teams face a new set of architectural decisions that will shape their systems for years to come. This session draws on Anthropic’s experience building Claude Code to explore the practical tradeoffs you’ll encounter when designing agentic systems at scale.
We’ll cover when MCP makes sense (and when it doesn’t), approaches to tool discovery and management as your agent’s capabilities grow, and the often-overlooked challenges of running agents in production. Along the way, I’ll share some of the unexpected ways we use Claude Code internally at Anthropic and workflows that might spark ideas for your own teams.
Whether you’re just starting to experiment with agents or already running them in production, you’ll hopefully leave with a mental model for the key decisions ahead and the tradeoffs each one entails.
**Talk 2:**
***AI as Your New SRE: The Next Frontier of DevOps with Paul Stack***
In the early days of DevOps, automation was the revolution. Today, AI is bringing the second wave – not just automating tasks, but reasoning, predicting, and autonomously managing complex systems like a tireless Site Reliability Engineer.
In this talk, we’ll explore how AI will reshape the DevOps lifecycle: from intelligent CI/CD pipelines and automated incident response to self‑healing infrastructure and generative configuration management.
You’ll see live demos of AI detecting, diagnosing, and fixing infrastructure issues in real time, and we’ll discuss the risks – over‑reliance on AI, governance challenges, and the need for explainability – plus the steps teams can take today to prepare for an AI‑augmented future.
Watch his previous talk on “[Automating AWS Integration with Amazon Cloud Control AP](https://awsuguk.org/videos/paul-stack-09-04-2025/)I“.
A big thank you to our **Sponsors**:
* [The Scale Factory](https://www.scalefactory.com/)
* [Cloudscaler](http://www.cloudscaler.com/)
And to our **Hosts**
* [Vorboss](https://rebrand.ly/awsuguk-vorboss)
* [Rayo](https://rebrand.ly/awsuguk-rayo)
Remember to follow us [@AWSUserGroupUK](https://twitter.com/AWSUserGroupUK) and on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-ug-uk) for the latest updates and you can find videos of our past meetups on [YouTube](http://bit.ly/2dZnvEE).
Design Systems London #15
**We are excited to invite you to our first event of 2026!** 💫
DSL #15 will happen on 12 February, organised by YLD and sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.
Free Eventbrite tickets will be live on 12 January at noon, so make sure you set your reminder: https://dsl15.eventbrite.co.uk
Speaker line-up to be announced soon!
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Thank you to [YLD](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-systems-london-15-tickets-1977071290451?aff=oddtdtcreator) for organising and [Lloyds Banking Group](https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/ "https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/") for sponsoring this event.
**Who are Llloyds Banking Group**
A tech-led, digital-first financial powerhouse, Lloyds Banking Group is transforming how Britain banks. With a legacy spanning over 250 years, they’ve supported millions through life’s financial journeys. Now they’re redefining banking by putting technology, innovation, and data at the heart of everything they do. From personalised digital services to cutting-edge mobile experiences, Lloyds Banking Group is building a smarter, more inclusive financial future. One that’s secure, sustainable, and shaped by the needs of every customer
**Who are YLD?**
YLD turns digital investments into results by building what matters, delivering with impact, and making sure it lasts. Their product design, tech, and change experts work as one, applying AI where it shortens the path to value. With design at the heart, YLD brings clarity, puts users first, and shapes solutions that succeed from the start.
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£10/Business Networking: AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professional at The Moniker
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professional**
Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Industry**. This event brings together solution providers, **entrepreneurs, company directors, and professionals** eager to explore and make new connections. People in this industry gather together to discuss innovation and build connections. This is a dynamic event where visionary minds converge, ideas spark, and transformative connections are made.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dEn
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-ai-digital-tech-fintech-professionals-tickets-1976448156641?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 Moniker -** Located on Fenchurch Avenue, between the stations of Bank Monument and Fenchurch Street, The Moniker brings you the perfect space to escape the everyday. From breakfast meetings in the morning, share a private business lunch in the cosy snug or enjoy drinks on the terrace on the sunniest day.
**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 **AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professionals.** It is a hub for visionary thinkers, innovators, and trailblazers to converge, collaborate, and shape the future of technology. Our events provide a relaxed and dynamic environment for building meaningful connections.
**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. **Tech entrepreneurs, AI specialists, Transformation experts, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, AI and 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/3dEn
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-ai-digital-tech-fintech-professionals-tickets-1976448156641?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.**
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**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
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