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**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/startup-connector-london-startup-founder-networking-event-tickets-1985229053540?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startup-connector-london-startup-founder-networking-event-tickets-1985229053540?aff=meetup)** Startup Connector® London: founders, entrepreneurs & investors networking to build partnerships, exchange ideas and grow startups. Join the 26th edition of **Startup Connector®**, a dynamic **London startup networking event** designed for **startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and business leaders** looking to build meaningful connections and grow within London’s thriving startup ecosystem. Hosted by **London Connector® at Hay Hill**, this event brings together **early-stage founders, experienced entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capital professionals, and ambitious business builders** for an evening of high-quality networking in a welcoming and professional environment. Whether you are **launching a startup, scaling your company, searching for investment, or exploring new partnerships**, Startup Connector® provides the ideal space to meet the right people and exchange ideas. ### **⭐ Why Attend Startup Connector®?** **🤝 Connect with founders and entrepreneurs** Meet startup founders, business owners, innovators, and professionals building exciting companies across London. **🌐 Expand your startup network** Build valuable relationships with people who can support your business journey, from mentors to collaborators and investors. **💡 Discover new opportunities** Explore partnerships, collaborations, and potential investment conversations with people actively involved in the startup ecosystem. **📈 Learn from real entrepreneurial experiences** Engage in conversations with founders who are building, scaling, and growing businesses in today’s competitive market. ### **👥 Who Should Attend?** Startup Connector® is designed for: • 🚀 **Startup founders and co-founders** • 💼 **Entrepreneurs and aspiring founders** • 💰 **Angel investors and venture capital professionals** • 🧠 **Startup advisors and consultants** • 💻 **Tech professionals and innovators** • 🏢 **Business owners and directors interested in startups** If you are looking to **connect with the startup community in London**, this event is the perfect opportunity. ### **📅 Event Format** The format of the evening is **pure networking**, allowing attendees to have natural conversations and build genuine relationships without formal presentations. **🕕 5:00 PM – Event Begins** Guests arrive and the evening begins with **hosted free-format networking**. **🔗 Throughout the Evening – Open Networking** Meet founders, entrepreneurs, and investors while building valuable connections within London’s startup ecosystem. ### **📲 WhatsApp Networking Group** 24 hours before the event, we will create an **exclusive WhatsApp group for attendees**, allowing participants to start interacting before the event. This helps founders and entrepreneurs **introduce themselves, plan meetings during the event, and continue conversations afterwards**. On the day of the event, you will receive an email invitation to join the WhatsApp group. ### **📸 Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across **social media channels, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns**. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

How Founders & Operators Use AI brings the eChai conversation to London. Builders who are actively working with AI tools across coding, product, marketing, sales and internal operations, all in one place. There is no stage, no slides, no panel. Just people who are building things and using AI to do it better. Founders share the stack they rely on, what they have dropped and what has genuinely improved speed or output. Operators walk through the workflows they use day to day, how they structure prompts, where automation fits in and what still requires human judgment. The conversation happens naturally. Over coffee, over drinks, in small groups that form and reform through the evening. Someone mentions a tool they switched to last week. Someone else explains how they restructured their entire content workflow around AI. That is the format. London brings together founders, operators and investors from across the world, and this session creates a focused space to meet the people who are shaping how startups work with AI. You will meet early stage founders building their first AI-powered product, teams using AI to scale across global markets and operators who have integrated AI deeply into how they run their companies. People from fintech, SaaS, AI-native, consumer, climate and creative tech often join in, making the exchange rich in perspectives and real use cases. If you are experimenting with AI, already using it in your daily work, or curious about how London's startup community is adopting AI, you are welcome to join a warm and global group of founders who enjoy learning from fellow builders one conversation at a time. Entry is free. You only pay for what you order. ​.. **eChai Ventures - Your Startup’s Global Neighborhood.** Startups grow faster when founders are plugged into the right conversations. That’s what eChai makes happen — connecting founders across cities, stages, and markets. Visit: [eChai.Ventures](https://echai.ventures/)

**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/london-business-networking-event-in-mayfair-for-entrepreneurs-and-directors-tickets-1985228983330?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-business-networking-event-in-mayfair-for-entrepreneurs-and-directors-tickets-1985228983330?aff=meetup)** Premium Mayfair networking bringing entrepreneurs, investors and directors together at Hay Hill to build high-value business connections. Join an exclusive business networking event in the heart of **Mayfair, London**, designed for **entrepreneurs, company directors, investors, founders, and senior professionals** looking to build meaningful relationships and discover new opportunities. Hosted at the prestigious **Hay Hill Private Members Club (W1J, Berkeley Square)**, this event brings high-level decision-makers together for quality conversations, collaborations, and long-term business connections. Whether you're growing a startup, scaling a company, raising investment, or expanding your professional network, this London networking event offers a premium environment to meet the right people. ## 💼 **Why Attend This London Networking Event?** * Connect with **entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs and decision-makers** * Meet **angel investors, VCs, consultants, advisors**, and partnership-ready professionals * Build business relationships in an elegant **Mayfair** setting * Explore collaborations, joint ventures, and high-value introductions * Expand your circle within London’s most active professional community This event is perfect for those serious about business growth and visibility in London’s fast-moving professional ecosystem. ## 🧩 **What to Expect** * A warm, relaxed, and professional atmosphere * Open networking from the moment you arrive * Opportunity to meet entrepreneurs from diverse industries * Conversations that spark partnerships, business deals, and long-term connections * A curated crowd of business-focused professionals * Access to an exclusive WhatsApp group for pre-event and post-event networking ## 👥 **Who Should Attend** This event is designed for: * Entrepreneurs & startup founders * Investors & venture partners * Business owners & company directors * Consultants & senior professionals * Professionals looking for new clients, partners, or collaborators * Anyone wanting to expand their London business network in a premium venue ## **Our unique venue is:** Set in a stunning six-story building at **Berkeley Square, Hay Hill** is unique as it combines the luxury of a private members club with the business focus of a co-working environment, pioneering the concept of the club working, all in the heart of Mayfair. For our event, we have reserved an area of the venue with a cash bar, so that we can mix and mingle and meet old and new friends, new contacts, and, why not, new clients too! ## **Program** The format of the evening is 'mix and mingle', meet like-minded business leaders and entrepreneurs, and investors in a relaxed environment. Our team is on-site to facilitate meaningful introductions. We connect at a human-to-human level, and prefer building relationships. ## **How many people are attending?** We have a **maximum capacity of 80 guests** for this venue and given the popularity of our events and the nature of the venue that hosts us, **this one is predicted to be sold out in advance,**, **also because on average for each event we run,**, **30-40 places are booked by our members who have joined the yearly membership. Early booking is truly and highly recommended.** The reason the events we organize are so successful is that we follow a very simple, but effective formula. A couple of days before the event, **we create a WhatsApp group with those attendees who wish to start getting to know each other**. This allows each participant to set up meetings with those they wish to meet during (or even before) the event. On the day of the event, you will find a relaxed environment and a welcoming and supportive crowd. **Our team will be at the venue to introduce you to anybody specific you'd like to talk to.** Guests will have access to the part of the Club reserved for our event, but not to other private areas of Hay Hill Club. You can book a private tour, though. **Dress code: business casual (no trainers, no jeans)** **Refund policy. Tickets bought in advance are generally cheaper than those bought on the day of the event and for this reason cannot be refunded. They can be reassigned to another person of your choice.** **WhatsApp Group 📲** Continue the conversation before and after the event by joining our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group. On the day of the event, you will receive an email inviting you to join the WhatsApp message for the event. **Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across our social media channels and promotional materials. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.#Business #Businessevent #businessnetworking #Businessprofessional #Londonevent #Networking * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London conferences](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/conference) * [London Business conferences](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--conference)

**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨** Whether you’re visiting London for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together. **Who it’s for?** • Solo travelers • Expats & digital nomads • Locals who love meeting travelers **What to expect?** ✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering 🤝 Small group energy 🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures 🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like **How it works?** This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you. To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps: 1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.” It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup. Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance. 2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential) To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time: “Confirmed for today 😊” This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming. The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event. If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day. This avoids anyone showing up uncertain. 3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival** When you arrive, comment on this event page: “Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing Example: “Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.” This ensures everyone can easily find each other. Recognition Tip Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster. **When & Where?** 📅 Day: Every Tuesday & Saturday 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time 📍 Meeting point: In front of Starbucks **Marble Arch.** **Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect. **Why join Just Gutsy?** • Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect • Feel at home anywhere in the world • Be part of a growing global solo travel community • Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/ **About Just Gutsy** **Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories. Hi, I am Syrine, I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone. I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛

Come join CoWork for free weekly co working session in London for anyone who works better alongside others. This Monday we're at The Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch, a seriously cool space with great WiFi, plugs and even better coffee. Bring your laptop and spend a few hours working alongside other people. No agenda, no networking pressure, totally free. Coming up this April: 📅 13th April — The Hoxton, Shoreditch 📅 20th April — TBC 📅 27th April — TBC All welcome. Just bring something to work on

**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..** **Welcome to Socialite Connections – Women Business Networking Event for Directors & Entrepreneurs** Join us for an extraordinary gathering designed exclusively for ambitious **women directors and entrepreneurs** who are ready to redefine success and forge powerful professional connections! This isn't just another networking event—it's a transformative experience crafted to amplify women's voices in leadership. We've curated an environment where meaningful connections flourish, innovative ideas spark, and professional dreams take flight. **Ticket & Entry: Here is the payment link:** https://luma.com/socialitec **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 downstairs. **Mint Leaf Lounge -** Situated next to the iconic Bank of England, Mint Leaf Lounge serves innovative Indian cuisine in an elegant and stylish setting. Oozing luxury, Mint Leaf Lounge welcomes guests for lunch, dinner and drinks alike. While Indian cuisine is their most sought after fare, the cocktails are also to be admired. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 21:00 \| 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 \- 21:00 \| 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 offering networking opportunities for Women in Business for Actionable leadership strategies, Potential mentorship connections, Increased professional confidence, Inspiration from successful women entrepreneurs. 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 insight and forge valuable partnerships. **Women directors seeking strategic career advancement, Entrepreneurs looking to expand their professional ecosystem, Business leaders committed to supporting female empowerment, Professionals eager to learn, grow, and collaborate.** **Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other. **Ticket & Entry: Here is the payment link:** https://luma.com/socialitec 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.**

A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games. Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it. We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different. Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before. Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part! Who knew getting fit could be this fun? **HOW TO BOOK**: **It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below**; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals. [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/) Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free! *** We play every: * Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00) * Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00) * Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00) * Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30) * Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00) * Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00) We hope to see you playing soon! PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/) **Love Rabble**

**Looking for a high-quality business networking event in London** to connect with founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals? Join us in the elegant **Sycamore Bar at the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel, Covent Garden,** where real business connections happen\*\*.\*\* Co-hosted by London tech startups **GMax Card, Ciitab and Getshop Today.** **Why Attend?** * A more polished, higher-quality alternative to typical casual networking events * Build valuable business connections in a premium environment * Exchange ideas and uncover new opportunities **Who You’ll Meet:** * Founders and entrepreneurs * Tech, digital, and product professionals * Business owners, consultants, and senior decision-makers * Professionals in finance, banking, and investment * International professionals based in London **Hosted by founder-built tech startups:** * **[GMax Card](www.gmaxcard.com)**[ - premium digital and contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard.com) for modern networking * **[Ciitab](www.ciitab.com)**[ - AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com) and outreach * **[Getshop Today](www.getshop.today)**[ - UK-built ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today) for independent online stores **What to Expect** Our events typically bring together a focused group of founders, business owners, and professionals across tech and finance - creating a room that feels both approachable and high-quality. Expect a relaxed atmosphere with space for natural introductions and open business networking. Hosts are there to help facilitate connections on arrival. **Event Flow** We keep a light structure to help everyone connect naturally: * 18:30 Arrival & welcome * 19:00 Short introductions * 19:30 Open networking * 21:30 Close **Venue** **Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel**
 A refined, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel.
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, within walking distance of Holborn, Covent Garden, and Tottenham Court Road stations. **Note re contactless cards:** Free RSVP includes event access only. [Contactless GMax Cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/shop) are included with paid tickets (when available). **Dress Code:** Business / smart. This is a business networking event in a 5-star hotel rather than a fully informal gathering in a local pub. **Important Details** * **Age & ID: 18+.** ID may be required for bar purchases. * **Photos & Video:** The event may be filmed or photographed by [CineEye Audiovisual Production](www.cineeye.co.uk) for promotional use. Please inform the organisers on arrival if you do not wish to appear. * **Dress Code:** Smart or business attire only. * **Contactless Cards:** Free RSVP does not include a contactless business card. * **Liability:** Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue do not accept any responsibility for loss, injury, or damage to you or your property. **Limited spaces available - early booking recommended.** You’re also welcome to join [our Meetup group](https://www.meetup.com/london-entrepreneur-startup-network-tech-business-ecommerce/) and [follow us on LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for future events.

**Details** We're back for another fun, friendly informal evening of product lightning talks and networking. We have 4 great speakers lined up to talk for 10 minutes (max) each on a product management topic that they’re passionate about. **Agenda** * 6:15 - Doors open - networking, drinks and nibbles * 7:00 - Welcome and intro * 7:10 - 4x 10 minute lightning talks + 5 mins Q&A per talk * 8:10 - More networking * 9:00 - Head to the pub **Our Speakers** * [Esra Yetis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esrayetis/) \- Product Innovation & Transformation Coach & Speaker\. "Building Your Active\-Listening Muscle: Learning with Reflection Cycles" * [Grace Tolley-Smith](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracetolleysmith/) \- Senior Product Manager @ Rightmove\. "What Changes When Your Startup Gets Acquired" * [Rebecca Phillips](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-phillips-495739149/) \- Senior Product Manager\, Payments @ Depop\. "Payments is where product gets real\. 5 lessons from building marketplace payments" * [Debbie McMahon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcmahon/) \- VP Product at loveholidays\. "Are your customers using AI as much as you are?" **Our event sponsor: Rightmove** * We're exceedingly grateful to [Rightmove](https://www.rightmove.co.uk/) for hosting us at their Soho office. **Getting there** * 33 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QU * Check in at reception, and you will be directed to the event space. * The talks start at 7pm. * Please arrive promptly, as spaces will be limited. * We have a max capacity of 75 attendees and will unfortunately have to turn people away once we reach capacity or after the talks have started. **Our founding sponsor: Zebra People** * Zebra People is a digital recruitment business specialising in helping tech companies to grow their product, engineering and design teams with top-calibre talent. * Looking to hire Product Managers, Engineers or Designers? Visit [zebrapeople.com](https://zebrapeople.com/) or contact nick@zebrapeople.com

For people who build software. **We focus on AI, design, engineering, cloud, and startups without the hype.** No vendor pitches or buzzwords. Just real architectures, production lessons, and honest trade-offs. For engineers, architects, platform teams, and technical founders. Join us for two practical talks and a roundtable & pizza.🍕 **🤖 1. Using GenAI to Re-Imagine City Development** [Damian Bemben](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bemben/) \- Senior Software Engineer @ AdaMode "Urban redevelopment is constrained by cost and slow iteration. This session explores using GenAI and image-to-3D to generate and test concepts in seconds, giving more people a voice in planning. Covers practical model integration and where these tools actually deliver value beyond “AI slop" **🤖 2. Deploying Deep Learning in Real Healthcare Constraints** [David Agbolade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagbolade/) \- Senior Data Scientist\, \| AI Researcher \| SheerFit Founder "A system for automated radiology reports, built for environments with 1 radiologist per 1 million people. The model worked in the lab. Deployment exposed the real problems: data scarcity, bias, low budgets, and lack of trust. Real trade-offs: shipping a prototype over a “proper” app, choosing speed over marginal accuracy, and training on imperfect data because perfect data never arrives. **🤖 3. Round table** [Tom Winstanley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwinstanley/) \- CTO and Head of New Ventures in UK&I Open discussion on shipping AI systems under real world constraints. Questions. Trade offs. What we would do differently.

**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THE EVENT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE. [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983612901586?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983612901586?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Welcome to Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Xmas Networking Event in London, the ultimate networking event designed exclusively for IT and Technology professionals. Prepare to expand your professional network, exchange knowledge, and forge valuable connections with like-minded individuals at the forefront of the digital age. Event Overview: Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Xmas Networking Event in London is a premier networking event that provides a unique platform for IT and Technology professionals to come together, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you are an experienced industry expert or an aspiring tech enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into the latest trends, and explore potential career advancements. **Who should attend?** IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for: * **Startup Founders**: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding. * **Investors & VCs**: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in. * **Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts**: Exploring emerging trends and sharing breakthrough ideas. * **Software Developers & Engineers**: Building innovative solutions or seeking collaboration in new projects. * **Cybersecurity Specialists**: Interested in protecting tech innovations and networking with startups. * **Data Scientists & Analysts**: Exploring data-driven technologies and connecting with tech leaders. * **IT Managers & Team Leads**: Looking to scale their teams, streamline operations, or discover new tools. * **Cloud Computing Experts**: Engaging with startups utilizing cloud infrastructure for growth. * **AI & Machine Learning Professionals**: Exploring the latest AI trends and networking with innovators. * **Industry Professionals**: From tech, finance, or legal sectors offering expertise in scaling businesses. * **Business Developers**: Focused on partnerships, collaborations, or market expansion. * **Mentors & Advisors**: Offering guidance on business strategy, scaling, or product development. **Why attend:** Networking: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet IT professionals from diverse backgrounds, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more. Career Advancement Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities by interacting with representatives from leading tech companies and startups. Discover the latest job openings and internships in the IT and Technology sectors. Career: For job seekers, the event offers an exclusive opportunity to meet top tech companies actively recruiting talent, opening doors to exciting career prospects. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant community of IT and Technology professionals. Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door! How our event works: 7.00pm - When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work. 7.30pm – Event starts, you will be introduced to each other in a nice relaxed environment in the semi private reserved area. 8pm - 1 minute Elevator pitch 8:30 pm - Networking 10 pm - Event ends all guests are welcome to stay and enjoy chatting with each other. This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships. Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers. If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.ukTicket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm Please Note:Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door!

**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:** **[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983446105695?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983446105695?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Join us for the **Tech Startup Founders Networking Event**, an exclusive opportunity designed to connect tech founders with potential co-founders and strategic partners. This event is ideal for startup founders seeking to expand their teams, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and build partnerships that can accelerate their ventures. **Event Highlights:** **Co-Founder Matchmaking:** Find potential co-founders with complementary skills and shared visions to help take your startup to the next level. **Partner Connections:** Meet strategic partners in areas like tech development, marketing, finance, and operations who can help accelerate your startup’s growth. **Collaborative Networking:** Engage with like-minded founders and professionals in a relaxed, supportive setting designed to foster meaningful connections. **Expert Insights:** Gain valuable advice and guidance from fellow founders who are navigating or have successfully navigated the startup journey. **Collaborative Growth Opportunities:** Discover new collaboration opportunities that can address challenges and fuel your business’s expansion. **Who Should Attend?** * **Startup Founders:** If you’re looking for a co-founder or seeking to build partnerships, this event is for you. It’s the perfect chance to meet skilled professionals and like-minded entrepreneurs. * **Aspiring Co-Founders:** Entrepreneurs or professionals eager to join a startup and apply their skills as co-founders can connect with visionary founders seeking collaborators. * **Strategic Partners:** Business professionals offering services in tech development, marketing, operations, or finance who want to collaborate with innovative startups. * **Investors and Advisors:** Individuals interested in supporting startups at the early growth stage can meet potential partners and explore opportunities for involvement. **Why Attend?** **Build Your Dream Team:** Find the perfect co-founder or strategic partner with the skills and experience needed to scale your startup. **Expand Your Network:** Grow your connections within the tech startup ecosystem, creating opportunities for collaboration, investment, and shared resources. **Access Growth Opportunities:** By networking with fellow founders and partners, you can uncover new ideas, solutions, and support that can help you overcome obstacles and accelerate your business growth. **Gain Insight from Peers:** Learn from the experiences of other founders who have faced similar challenges, gaining valuable knowledge and inspiration for your own journey. This event provides a unique platform for founders and professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Don’t miss the chance to build the relationships that will help shape your startup’s future! How our event works: You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships. Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers. If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk Please Note: **Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door.**

Join us in London for a forward-looking conversation with fintech leaders exploring how technology, partnerships, and AI are shaping the next generation of financial services. **Speakers:** Asad Rizvi, Head of Product & Growth at NatWest Group Asad Rizvi is the Head of Product & Growth for Youth Banking at NatWest Group, where he leads strategy and development to design financial products that resonate with younger generations. He focuses on driving innovation, adoption, and meaningful engagement by blending product leadership with growth-oriented thinking to meet the evolving needs of youth customers. Mattia Calvosa, Senior Director, Strategic Verticals Growth at Visa Mattia Calvosa is Senior Director of Strategic Verticals Growth, where he leads initiatives to expand market presence and drive revenue across key industry segments. He focuses on identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and developing go-to-market strategies that accelerate impact and long-term success for both clients and organisations. Adam Williams, Head of Experience Design at Lloyds Banking Group Adam Williams is Head of Experience Design at Lloyds Banking Group, where he leads multidisciplinary design teams shaping digital banking experiences for millions of customers. He focuses on combining user research, design strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to create intuitive, customer-centred financial journeys that support the bank’s broader digital transformatio ## Event Overview Join us for an insightful panel discussion bringing together leaders from across the fintech ecosystem to examine how financial products are evolving in an increasingly intelligent, interconnected world. 01 Designing Intelligent Financial Experiences Explore how fintech teams are using data and AI to create more intuitive, personalised financial products. Learn what it takes to balance innovation with trust, usability, and transparency in high-stakes financial experiences. 02 AI, Partnerships & Product Strategy Discover how fintechs are leveraging AI alongside strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation, expand capabilities, and reach new customers, without sacrificing focus or long-term product vision. 03 The Future of Finance Examine the trends, technologies, and business models shaping the next era of financial services. From emerging platforms to evolving customer expectations, hear how leaders are preparing for the future while navigating today’s realities.

🍻 **Join Us for Tech Startups in the Pub!** 🍻 Hey there! 🌟 We'd love for you to join us for our next edition of *Tech Startups in the Pub*. It's a relaxed evening at The Windmill, our go-to spot for tech chats and good vibes. We have been running for 3.5 years, and it's always a joy to see familiar faces and meet new folks. Whether you're a regular, a tech founder, an enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the tech scene, you'll fit right in. This isn't about panels or pitching, just good old-fashioned networking with like-minded people over a drink (and maybe some pizza) on a Friday evening. 📍 **Where:** The Windmill, 27 Tabernacle St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4DE 🕕 **When:** From 6 PM on the 3rd Friday of every month! **House Rules:** * Find Oliver, Pedro, Rob, or the other Rob (or anyone in a burgundy T-shirt) to introduce yourself so we can welcome you properly. The pub isn't reserved exclusively for us, so we don't want you mingling with someone's birthday party by mistake! * No hard selling or heavy pitching. This is a chill, friendly after-work get-together. * Not drinking? No worries! You're more than welcome to come hang out and enjoy the conversation. Mark your calendar and come down for some fun tech talk. See you there!

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AI—systems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasks—is reshaping modern development workflows. The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding

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)

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)

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 ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

Make sure to RSVP on the Cental Ohio Azure event! The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)