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We’re pleased to share a community partnership opportunity for our AI professionals, business owners, consultants, and tech leaders. We’ve secured a limited number of **complimentary Gold Passes** (normally £849) for members of our community to attend **AI & Big Data Expo** at **TechEx Global London**, one of Europe’s leading enterprise technology events. AI & Big Data Expo is one of several innovation & technology tracks at TechEx Global in London. This is an extensive and high profile event with powerhouse speakers from Nvidia, Airbus, PepsiCo, Visa and many more, with many networking opportunities. Your complimentary gold pass gets you access to the paid sessions and more for the whole TechEx event. *AND* **an opportunity to meet up with us for an in-person networking session in the Meetup Zone (10.30-11am 4th Feb).** **Registration links are in our AI Professionals membership area.** **For more details on the event:** [AI & Big Data Expo](https://www.ai-expo.net/global/?_gl=1%2A1aqrkgt%2A_gcl_au%2ANTU0ODUxNDI0LjE3Njc3MDM0Njg.) [TechEx Global](https://techexevent.com/global/) **IMPORTANT: For your complimentary Gold Pass, you need to be a member of our [AI Professionals Network](https://members.aiprofessionals.network/communities/groups/ai-professionals-network/home?invite=695d13203289ed25c01a2e0f) \- free to join\. The links to register for these complimentary passes are inside our membership area\.** Note: This is also being promoted in other AI Professionals Network & related groups.

Hi folks! Welcome to our February Cloud Native London meetup! Join us to hear from our three great speakers and network with your fellow techies over pizza and drinks, or alternatively chat and following along on Youtube! 6:00 Pizza and drinks 6:30 Welcome 6:45 Stop Running Mystery Meat in Production (Jeroen van Erp, SUSE) 7:15 Platform Wars: The Battle Between Golden Paths and Spaghetti Pipelines (Prithvi Raj, Mirantis) 7:45 Break 8:00 Beyond Chatbots: How AI Agents and Humanoids Are Shaping a New Era (Akshya Prakkash, Urban Care Community) 8:30 Wrap up Sponsors: TechShack, Cloudsmith, SUSE See you there! Cheryl (@oicheryl) **Stop Running Mystery Meat in Production (Jeroen van Erp, SUSE)** We have all been there. You need a database or a quick node environment, so you throw FROM node:latest into your Dockerfile and deploy. It works, but you have just introduced a black box into your Kubernetes cluster. For the Developer, it’s a quick fix. For the Platform Engineer, it’s a nightmare. Most upstream images from public registries are a roll of the dice. They come pre-packed with critical vulnerabilities, unknown binaries, and bloated libraries that you didn’t ask for and definitely don’t want running in your secure environment. In a world of Zero Trust, why are we trusting random upstream maintainers with the keys to our infrastructure? *Jeroen van Erp is a technology evangelist at SUSE, specializing in the observability platform. With a rich background spanning engineering, architecture and product management, Jeroen brings over a decade of experience in the DevOps space. Before joining SUSE, he played a pivotal role as technical slliance director at StackState, where he helped shape the future of observability. As a trainer and speaker, Jeroen is known for his ability to distill complex technical concepts into actionable insights. He is passionate about solving challenging technical problems, whether through mentoring or hands-on involvement. An active contributor to the open source community, Jeroen maintains several highly starred repositories. When he’s not diving into the latest technology trends, Jeroen enjoys spending time on his mini-farm, where he cares for his sheep and shares his love for rural life.* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvanerp/* **Platform Wars: The Battle Between Golden Paths and Spaghetti Pipelines (Prithvi Raj, Mirantis)** Internal developer platforms promised golden paths: streamlined, reliable routes for delivering software. Yet too often, they lead platform engineers into a tangled web of YAML, Bash scripts, and tool sprawl. The true crisis today isn't implementing the idea of platform engineering but navigating through platform democracy challenges. The true Darth Vader moments in platform engineering appear when good intentions turn dark: developer experience suffers, and open-source tools quietly become villains to velocity. This session aims to dive deeper into the open-source tooling and cloud-native strategies that mitigate the platform crisis. We’ll examine how to maintain the Jedi discipline of paved paths or fall into spaghetti-pipeline chaos while chasing the perfect delivery workflow. Through real-world stories and anti-patterns, we’ll explore the light and dark sides of OSS-powered platform engineering and help you uncover who the true Darth Vader of your stack might be. *Prithvi Raj is a Community Manager & Developer Advocate at Mirantis working with the Open Source Program Office team. He is a CNCF Ambassador with 5+ years of experience who helped scale a CNCF incubating project in LitmusChaos and runs the Platform & Resilience Engineering Meetup group. He is an active member of SIG Project Reviews and currently leads community efforts for the k0s project, k0rdent, OpenSDN, and other OSS initiatives Mirantis contributes to.* *He is a co-organizer for KCD Bengaluru and previously organized Chaos Carnival, LitmusChaosCon and KCD Chennai. He was previously at Harness, ChaosNative, and MayaData.* **Beyond Chatbots: How AI Agents and Humanoids Are Shaping a New Era (Akshya Prakkash, Urban Care Community)** Chatbots introduced the world to AI, but they are only the starting point. A new wave of systems - AI agents and humanoid technologies is shifting AI from conversation to action. This talk explores how AI is evolving beyond text-based interaction into systems that can perceive environments, make decisions and operate in the real world. Drawing from hands-on experience with agent-based AI projects and robotic platforms in community and care settings, we’ll examine what makes these systems different, the challenges of trust and why this shift represents a new era for human-AI interaction. Join this session to see how AI is beginning to act, not just respond. *BSc Computer Science Hons @ UOW & Software Developer at UCC* *LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshya-pv/* *Check out [https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon](https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon) if you're interested in speaking or sponsoring.*

Join us for an exciting deep dive into the future of Kafka architecture and the intersection of AI with data streaming! Learn how diskless Kafka is revolutionising cloud-native deployments and discover how to interact with your Kafka data using natural language. **Date and Time: 🗓️** Wednesday 4th February, ⏰ 18:00 - 20:30 PM 🕘 **Venue:** Lacon House, London WC1X 8NL, United Kingdom **Attending Brands**: OSO, Aiven, Lenses **Schedule:** 18:00: Doors Open 18:00 - 18:30: Food, drinks, networking 18:30 - 19:00: "Diskless Kafka" - Hugh Evans, Aiven 19:00 \- 19:30: “How Lenses MCP Brings AI to Kafka \| Talk to Your Data with Claude & MCP" \- Tun Shew\, Lenses\.io 19:30- 20:30pm: Additional Q&A, Networking **🎙️ \~Talk 1\~** **Talk Title:** Diskless Kafka **Summary:** Summary: Deep dive into KIP-1150 and the future of diskless Kafka, why diskless matters in cloud-native deployments, rerouting replication to object storage, and how diskless and traditional topics can coexist in one cluster. This talk explores the fundamental architectural shift that allows Kafka to leverage cloud object storage for data persistence, reducing operational complexity and costs while maintaining the performance characteristics that make Kafka the backbone of modern data infrastructure. **🗣️ Speaker 1:** Hugh Evans is at Aiven **🎙️ \~Talk 2\~** **Talk Title:** Go Faster on Kafka with AI-Assisted Engineering (Without Summoning Consumer Lag Demons) **Summary:** Are you spending more time wrestling with Kafka configurations and debugging consumer lag than shipping real-time products? The era of AI-assisted engineering is here to change that. This talk takes you on a journey through the evolution of developer tools, moving from the editor wars of the past to a seamless AI-integrated future. We will demonstrate how next-generation tools like Cursor and Claude Code, paired with the Lenses MCP server, allow you to explore, manage and debug your Kafka environment simply using natural language. Through practical demos, you will see how to design robust topic strategies, apply governance best practices and deploy streaming data pipelines using any framework of your choice in seconds. We'll explore the best ways to shift your mindset towards leveraging an AI copilot and you'll leave with a list of actionable tips to enhance your daily routine and increase your productivity with AI today. **🗣️ Speaker 1:** Tun Shwe, Lenses.io

Join us in person for a **networking session at the AI & Big Data Expo (4 Feb, Meetup Zone @ 10.30-11am) at Olympia, London**. **AND,** as a member of our **free [AI Professionals community](https://members.aiprofessionals.network/communities/groups/ai-professionals-network/home?invite=696635b94091c44ebebf712f),** you can get a **complimentary Gold Pass to the entire TechEx event**, giving you access to the paid sessions and wider networking opportunities (worth £849). Meet and connect with like minded AI & Business Professionals at this informal drop-in networking session at one of the biggest AI & Big Data/Technology events in London. Hope to see you there!

Join us in person for a **networking session at the AI & Big Data Expo (4 Feb, Meetup Zone @ 10.30-11am) at Olympia, London**. **AND,** as a member of our **free [AI Professionals community](https://members.aiprofessionals.network/communities/groups/ai-professionals-network/home?invite=696635b94091c44ebebf712f),** you can get a **complimentary Gold Pass to the entire TechEx event**, giving you access to the paid sessions and wider networking opportunities (worth £849). Meet and connect with like minded AI & Business Professionals at this informal drop-in networking session at one of the biggest AI & Big Data/Technology events in London. Hope to see you there!

Description: We invite you to join us for an inspiring and insightful lecture that aims to equip parents with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of raising children. In this empowering session, we will explore the essential elements of successful parenting and delve into the profound impact it can have on shaping the lives of our children. Parenting is a multifaceted endeavor that requires patience, understanding, and adaptability. This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices that contribute to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted children. By drawing upon the latest research, psychological insights, and practical experiences, we will explore key aspects of successful parenting. During this enlightening session, we will cover the following topics: 1. Building Strong Foundations: We will discuss the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children to flourish. This includes establishing routines, setting boundaries, and cultivating a sense of security and trust. 2. Effective Communication: Understanding the significance of open and effective communication between parents and children is crucial. We will explore strategies for fostering healthy dialogue, active listening, and empathy, enabling parents to build strong relationships based on mutual respect. 3. Encouraging Emotional Intelligence: Emotions play a fundamental role in a child's development. We will discuss ways to help children recognize and manage their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. 4. Discipline with Love: Navigating discipline can be challenging for parents. We will explore positive discipline techniques that promote cooperation, self-discipline, and a healthy sense of responsibility, ensuring a harmonious and respectful family dynamic. 5. Promoting Independence and Autonomy: Allowing children to develop their independence and autonomy is essential for their growth. We will explore strategies to foster self-esteem, encourage age-appropriate decision-making, and support the development of healthy independence. 6. Nurturing a Growth Mindset: Cultivating a growth mindset in children is vital for their personal and academic development. We will discuss ways to foster a love of learning, resilience in the face of challenges, and a sense of curiosity and exploration. 7. Balancing Self-Care: Parenting is an all-encompassing role that requires self-care to maintain physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We will explore strategies for self-care and stress management, ensuring that parents can provide the best support for their children while also prioritizing their own needs. By attending this lecture, parents will gain valuable insights, practical tips, and a deeper understanding of the principles that underpin successful parenting. Armed with this knowledge, they will feel empowered to create nurturing and loving environments that foster their children's growth, resilience, and overall well-being. Note: This lecture is designed for parents of children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. Whether you are a new parent seeking guidance or an experienced parent looking to enhance your parenting skills, this lecture will provide valuable information and support. Join us to embark on a transformative journey as we explore the joys and challenges of successful parenting together.

**Applied to 1,000+ jobs but still waiting for an interview call?** It’s exhausting to see "Application Viewed" but never hear back. Every influencer on social media is shouting a different strategy: one says "just network," another says "build more projects," and another says "it’s all about referrals." The noise makes it impossible to know what actually works. We aren't influencers; we are **Data Specialists** working in the heart of London. We know exactly why the system is rejecting you and, more importantly, how to fix it. This is your no-nonsense blueprint for landing **Data Analyst, Product Analyst, Insights, or BI Consultant** roles in the UK. ### **What We Are Covering** * **The CV Blueprint:** Stop making the top 5 mistakes that lead to automatic rejection. We’ll show you how to transform your experience into the quantifiable achievements that UK hiring managers actually want to see. * **AI Job Agent (Live Demo):** Stop wasting hours customizing every cover letter. We will show you how to build your own free AI-powered agent that analyzes job descriptions and customizes your applications in seconds. * **Interview Mastery:** Learn the technical and behavioral frameworks (STAR method) we used to crack interviews at top-tier firms. * **The Job-Search Accelerator:** At the end, we’ll share a custom-built extension to automate the tedious parts of your search so you can apply faster and smarter. ### **The Evening Plan** * **6:00 PM – 7:00 PM:** Arrival & Networking * **7:00 PM:** **CV Strategy & Breaking the Rejection Cycle** \| *Abhishek Gadve* * **7:30 PM – 7:45 PM:** Break * **7:45 PM – 8:15 PM:** **Live Demo: Building Your AI Job Agent** \| *Nitish Galat* * **8:15 PM:** **The Extension Reveal & Closing Q&A** *** ### **The Specialists** **[Abhishek Gadve – Senior Product Analyst](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-gadve-8010a2119/)** Senior Product Analyst at Tripledot Studios with over 5 years of experience at firms like ZS Associates. Abhishek has managed $12M+ in budgets and specializes in translating complex data into business stories that win over stakeholders. **[Nitish Galat – BI Analyst & Gen AI Specialist](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitish-galat/)** Currently a BI Analyst at PredictX in London and formerly of Google, Nitish is an expert in leveraging Agentic AI to automate data workflows. Beyond his corporate role, Nitish is a dedicated educator who teaches Data Science to aspiring professionals. He is a recognized thought leader on LinkedIn and shares technical deep-dives on his YouTube channel, helping thousands build real-world AI and ML skills. **Please Also register on luma and get your ticket below **👉 [Register on Luma Here:](https://luma.com/4f9ll2mp)**

Improve your badminton skills at the adults badminton coaching course for beginners and improvers on Sundays 6pm at the sports hall at Fulham Cross Girls' School in Fulham. Please note that this is a multi-week course and not a pay as you go session. This ensures that players stay consistent and committed, we can develop the group together and don't have to repeat training for new players joining each week. You need to book your place on our website using a bank card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Note that we manage bookings and post updates on the booking page on our website, not on meetup: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/](https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/) If you have any questions then contact us here: Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1](https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1) Email: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact](https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact) Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our badminton sessions, new locations and get exclusive offers: [https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter](https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter)

**💻 Agentic Coding at Google DeepMind** Agentic Coding Architectures: Tools, Models, and Harnesses **Theme:** ***Agentic AI 🤝 Agentic Coding*** Please register on Luma [here](https://luma.com/p88yqsna) 📅 **Date:** Thursday, 5th Feb 2026 🕕 **Time:** 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 📍**Venue:** **Google DeepMind** 4–5 Bonhill St London EC2A 4BX Hello London Agentic AI Community, Happy New Year, We are excited to announce the next **London Agentic AI Meetup**, hosted at **Google DeepMind**, focused on one of the most important, heated and fast-evolving areas in AI today: **Agentic Coding**. This meetup continues our highly technical tradition with hands-on insights, deep dives and great technical discussions. **Important:** Only 150 seats available. *Separate Registration on [Luma](https://luma.com/p88yqsna) is required to get the entry code. For security reasons, only invited guests on the official list will be granted access. Walk-ins will not be allowed.* Luma Link : [https://luma.com/p88yqsna](https://luma.com/p88yqsna) **About the Event** **London Agentic AI Meetup #4**: **Agentic Coding** 💻 🎉 This event will explore highly heated topic in Agentic AI which Agentic Coding. We will cover how Agentic Coding systems are designed, evaluated, and scaled, from tooling and model choices to orchestration, harnesses, and real-world constraints.This meetup is intentionally focused on **how Agentic systems are actually built** designed and engineered by experts from Google DeepMind. 🎙️ **Speakers** **Talk 1** : **Google DeepMind (Agentic Coding)** Speaker: [Ian Ballantyne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianballantyne/overlay/about-this-profile/) Developer Relations Engineer at Google DeepMind Introduction to the Agentic Coding ecosystem at Google DeepMind **Talk2**: **Title: What the heck! Spec driven development for everyone** **Speaker**: [Ricardo Sueiras](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardosueiras/overlay/about-this-profile/) AWS **Abstract**: Spec driven development (SDD) emphasises defining clear specifications before writing any code. It helps you think about what you really want to build, and provides you with better relationship with the code that is generated. After this talk, you will understand the key elements of SDD and how it might be the missing piece in your workflow. **Talk 3** : **Agentic Coding Panel** **Panelists:** Speakers ( Ian + Ricardo) KP Sawhney, Senior Software Engineer at Google DeepMind Matthew Mauger, Senior Software Engineer at Google DeepMind **What To Expect** • Deep technical talks from practitioners from DeepMind on Agentic Coding ecosystem at Google DeepMind. Antigravity, Gemini3, Gemini CLI, AI Studio etc • Talk from another agentic coding lab (surprise) • Real-world Agentic Coding architectures and lessons learned • Coding Agents, Models, Tools and harnesses for Agentic Coding • High-quality audience questions and discussion • Post-event networking with fellow builders **Agenda** **6:00 PM -** Doors Open **6:00 – 6:40 PM** Welcome and Refreshments **6:40 PM:** Opening Remarks Introduction to London Agentic AI and the evening theme **6:45 – 7:05 PM** 🎤 **Talk 1: Agentic Coding Ecosystem at Google DeepMind** **7:05 – 7:25 PM** 🎤 **Talk 2: Spec Driven Development - Ricardo** **7:30 – 7:50 PM** 🎙️ **Talk 3: Agentic Coding Panel / Q&A with Audience** **7:50 – 8:000** PM : Closing Remark **8:00 – 8:30 PM:** Networking and Wrap up **8:30 - 9:00 PM onwards:** Walk to the nearby Pub & 🍻 Networking at pub **Who Should Attend** • AI Engineers building Agentic systems • ML Engineers and Researchers • Developers working on coding agents, tool use, or orchestration • Practitioners interested in evaluation, robustness, and real-world deployment If you are looking for high-signal discussions on agentic coding and a serious technical audience, this meetup is for you. 📍**Venue** **Google Campus** 4–5 Bonhill St London EC2A 4BX **Important Note** As Meetup doesn't give QR code directly, We are taking registrations from the Luma. Finally, we are on Luma too! • Attendance requires following the registration instructions provided. • Please only attend if you have received confirmation and capacity is limited to 150 Register on Luma [here](https://luma.com/p88yqsna) We are excited to bring together the London Agentic AI community at one of the world’s leading AI labs and continue building a space focused on **real-world Agentic AI engineering**. See you there 🚀

🎟️ **Get tickets: [https://lu.ma/ai-builders](https://lu.ma/ai-builders)** 🎟️ ☝️This is a free meetup however a Luma ticket is required! **Join our meetup for AI engineers & founders!** We share the latest insights about: *AI dev tools, Agent frameworks, RAG pipelines, automation hacks, Cursor/Claude code hacks, and new gen-AI models.* ​\*\*:: FOR WHO ::\*\* ✅ Anyone actively building with Generative AI ✅ Devs, Product peeps, Data lovers, ML engineers, Founders ⚠️Technical LLM knowledge required!\* ​ :: **FORMAT** :: * ​💻⚡️ **Speed Demos** (10 min) Builders share real-world AI solutions and how it's built. Including code, prompts & architecture examples! * ​**🎤 🦄 Pioneer Talks** (20 min) Inspiring talk/demo from emerging Gen-AI leaders from Europe or Silicon Valley * ​**🤝🍕🍻 Informal Vibes** Lots of time to network with other builders over some yummy pizza & drinks. ​\*\*:: AGENDA ::\*\* 17:30 **🤝** Walk-in 18:00 **🍕** Pizza (be early!) 18:30 **🎤** Pioneer Speaker 19:00 ---- 💬 BREAK TIME ----- 19:30 💻 Demo (TBA) ​19.45 💻 Demo (TBA) 20.00 🍻 Drinks 21.00 End ​ **:: FAQ ::** • What is **AI Builders?** A self-organizing nonprofit community of 3000+ AI nerds🤓. and yes.. we're building a democratic AI CEO and run on [opencollective.com](http://opencollective.com/aibuilders) donations. • **Can I demo, give a talk, or just help out?** Message Arthur [(+31636570260)](https://aib.club/whatsapp-arthurp) in case you want to shine✨ on stage and grow your network! • \***I'm not technical. Can I come?** Yes! To fully enjoy the meetup, we recommend chatting with AI to understand these basic LLM concepts: *Multimodal, Vector Embeddings, RAG, Chaining, Structured JSON Output, Function Calling, API calls, Knowledge Graphs, Reinforcement Learning, Fine-tuning, AI Agents.* • **Why hangout at AI Builders?** * NETWORKING: Connect with 80+ technical attendees and a larger community of 3000+ across Europe * ​LATEST KNOW-HOW: We focus on innovative AI demos + slides with diagrams, code/prompt examples. * ​FUN: a lot of time to chill, 10min demos, informal good vibes! **​Location** We look forward to hang out with you: 207 Old St, London EC1V 9NR, United Kingdom It's close to the Old Street Tube Station **Thanks to our friends at [Beyond](https://www.wearebeyond.work/beyond-the-bower)** ![]()🎟️ **Get tickets: [https://lu.ma/ai-builders](https://lu.ma/ai-builders)** 🎟️ ☝️This is a free meetup however a Luma ticket is required!

**Join us for an evening of Voice AI, APIs, and good conversation.** Deepgram and Vonage are teaming up to host a **Voice AI meetup for developers and solution architects** who are building (or want to build) real-time voice experiences at scale. Over drinks and appetizers, you’ll hear lightning talks from Deepgram and Vonage on: * How to connect **Vonage Voice and Contact Center APIs** with Deepgram’s **real-time speech recognition and synthesis** * Architectures for **low-latency voice agents**, call analytics, and real-time translation * Practical patterns, demos, and lessons learned from real customer deployments You’ll walk away with: * A clearer mental model of the **end-to-end Voice AI stack** (telecom, orchestration, STT/TTS, and LLMs) * Concrete ideas for how to **modernize existing voice workflows** or launch new AI-powered experiences * New connections with peers building in **voice AI, contact centers, and conversational AI**

**How can AI help incident responders?** AI is transforming industries at pace, and Incident Response is no exception. We’ll explore how AI is reshaping skill requirements and the roles of engineers and incident managers during live incident response The first OOPS of 2026, this meetup is all about incident response, designed to foster a community where we can discuss challenges, share insights, and offer practical recommendations to improve organisational response strategies. Expect a mix of war stories, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways you can bring back to your own organisation. The event will be split into 3 parts: **Part 1: Arrivals & Networking** Grab a slice and a drink and connect with others interested in incident response and operations. This is an informal space to swap stories, share experiences, and get to know the local community. **Part 2: Panel Session** Our panellists will explore the role of AI in incident response - expect candid discussion, practical examples and lessons learned, including a Q&A session. The panellists include: * Andrew White (Technology Director, checkout.com) * Suraj Singh Dadwal (Team Lead, Incident & Problem Management at IG) * James Pickles (Senior Solutions Consultant, PagerDuty) * Sarah Wells (Independent Consultant, former Technology Director at FT) & moderated by Hamed Silatani, CEO of Uptime Labs. **Part 3: Networking & Close** Continue the conversation with fellow attendees and panellists over refreshments. **Agenda** 5-6pm: Arrivals & networking 6-7pm: Panel Session 7-8pm: Networking & Close You can register for this event on Luma at: [https://luma.com/8aqe13r4](https://luma.com/8aqe13r4)

Hi JavaScript London, We're thrilled to host the 1st meet-up of 2026!! We are kicking off the year with Omnea hosting at Wave Talent's offices in Shoreditch. We have some fantastic tech talks lined up, there will be plenty of pizzas 🍕, and of course drinks 🍻, plus plenty of networking with fellow tech enthusiasts. Don't miss out on a night of great conversations and new connections! **Address:** 14 Bonhill Street London, EC2A 4BX **Registration -** You know the drill by now!! Please register via Meetup and also via the website as we need to give a list of attendees on the night. [https://www.javascriptlondon.com/](https://www.javascriptlondon.com/) **Talks:** **1st Talk:** [Tynan Byrne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tynanbyrne/) \- Software Engineer at Omnea\. **Topic: "Stop Guessing: How to Actually Know Your AI Feature Isn't Useless"**" You tweaked your AI prompt. Your teammate suggested adding markdown. Your manager wants to try Claude instead of GPT-4. Is it better now? Worse? Nobody actually knows. In this talk, I'll show you how to use an eval loop to iterate on AI features with confidence. We'll take a simple AI tool and improve it live - changing prompts, running tests, and watching scores update in real-time. You'll see which changes actually help and which just look different. Then, I'll show you how we do this at scale at Omnea: hundreds of test cases, continuous experimentation, big AI features used by the likes of Monzo and Spotify. You'll leave knowing how to judge your AI features with data, not just vibes." **2nd Talk:** [N. Nain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnain/) \- Lead Engineer at Indie Gaming **Topic:** **"Introducing TypeScript into a codebase owned by hardcore C++ / Rust engineers (and the politics involved)"** When I joined an indie gaming studio as Lead Engineer to build a new Web Engineering team, I assumed my biggest challenges would be technical - porting and integrating with an existing Rust and C++ codebase. I was only half right - as it turned out the real challenge wasn’t the code, but the developers behind it! Tonight, I’m not just gonna talk about the two languages I personally love, but the people - and the artificial tribes that formed around them. The technical challenges and misconceptions. The arguments. The (occasional) shouting. And the stranger-than-fiction lengths people went to, just to prove a point. Funny, tragic, and over the top - but everything works out in the end? Welcome to modern software development at work. **Full agenda:** 6:00 PM: Doors Open. Grab a pizza slice, sip a beer, and start chatting with other attendees. 6:30 PM: Welcome remarks by Sam, Richard and Justin 6:35 PM: First talk 7:05 PM: Toilet break 7:15 PM: Second talk 8:00 PM: Closing remarks and an optional pub visit! **Directions to WaveTalent:** The closest train station: Moorgate or Old Street **Sponsor**: **Omnea:** Omnea is a London-based AI-native procurement technology company that builds a platform to streamline how organisations buy goods and services, manage suppliers, and control spend through automated workflows and embedded governance. Founded in 2022 by Ben Freeman and Ben Allen, Omnea replaces slow, manual procurement processes with an intelligent system that lets employees make requests conversationally while routing approvals across finance, legal, IT, and security teams. Since its launch, Omnea has experienced rapid growth, driven by strong enterprise demand for AI-powered procurement solutions. Over the past year the company has grown revenue 5× and more than tripled its headcount, adding high-profile customers across North America and Europe, including Spotify, Albertsons, Wise, Adecco, and MongoDB. Omnea’s growth has been supported by significant venture funding, including a $20 million Series A round led by Accel in 2024 and a $50 million Series B round in September 2025 co-led by Insight Partners and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Accel, Point Nine, First Round Capital and Prosus —bringing total funding to over $75 million to accelerate its vision for AI-powered Supplier Relationship Management (AI-SRM) and expand hiring across the US and UK. Backed by world-class investors and trusted by leaders across tech and enterprise, Omnea is positioned as a fast-growing innovator in the procurement and supplier management space, transforming an often-fragmented business function into a strategic advantage.

**En’hittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It** by Cory Doctorow https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/enshittification-4 (also available via Spotify premium) Misogyny, conspiratorialism, surveillance, manipulation, fraud, and AI slop are drowning the internet. For the monopolists who dominate online - X, TikTok, Amazon, Meta, Apple - this is all part of the playbook. The process is what leading tech critic Cory Doctorow has dubbed en'hittification. First, the platform attracts users with some bait, such as free access; then the activity is monetized, bringing in the business customers and degrading the user experience; then, once everyone is trapped and competitors eradicated, the platform wrings out all the value and transfers it to their executives and shareholders. Book is available at Hatchards and elsewhere. https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/enshittification/cory-doctorow/9781836742227 Other related books: \- Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now\, by Jaron Lanier \- Dark Patterns\, Deceptive Design\, and the Law\, by M\.R\. Leiser \- Empire of AI: inside the reckless race for total domination\, by Karen Hao (https://xigxag.co.uk/audiobook/empire-of-ai-9781837311262/) \- Taming Silicon Valley: How to Protect Our Jobs\, Safety\, and Society in the Age of AI\, by Gary F\. Marcus \([https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/taming-silicon-valley/gary-f-marcus/9780262551069](https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/taming-silicon-valley/gary-f-marcus/9780262551069)) \- The New Empire of AI: The Future of Global Inequality\, by Rachel Adams \- The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want\, by Emily M\. Bender \- More Everything Forever: AI Overlords\, Space Empires\, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity\, by Adam Becker \([https://open.spotify.com/show/36wi0Xfr6C5eoJnA0WCISN?si=177a406de3014913](https://open.spotify.com/show/36wi0Xfr6C5eoJnA0WCISN?si=177a406de3014913)) \- Rebooting AI: Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust\, by Ernest Davis \- Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A\.I\. to Google\, Facebook\, and the World\, by Cade Metz **Venue** Blooms Coffee & Pizza https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yy7etKb94vU1wC5m6 Russell Square is the closest metro (underground) station. **Book Club Rules** * Reading the book is required, even if you read a single chapter. * Discussion is centred around the book and its theme. * No show is not appreciated. Please sign up if you are interested in reading and discussing books. In case you cannot make it anymore to the meeting, do let us know in time.

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

Join us as Evan Stone demonstrates how to leverage Python and AI to create intelligent automations for Minecraft servers. Learn how to build custom tools that enhance player experiences through automated tasks, smart game mechanics, and AI-driven features. Whether you're interested in game development, automation, or practical AI applications, this talk will show you how Python can transform multiplayer gaming experiences. AGENDA: 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Automating Minecraft with Python and AI 7:50pm - Q&A

OWASP is ending use of Meetup, so I built an eventbrite for the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-development-risk-case-studies-and-how-agentic-ai-is-the-future-of-appsec-tickets-1981450622150?aff=oddtdtcreator AI is transforming how software is designed, developed, and deployed, dramatically accelerating velocity while introducing new categories of risk. As organizations adopt AI-assisted coding, autonomous agents, and increasingly complex model interactions, traditional application security approaches struggle to keep pace. This talk examines emerging AI-driven risks through real case studies from the field, highlighting issues such as insecure code generation, data-leakage pathways, model manipulation, and evolving supply-chain threats. We will explore how engineering teams must adapt their people, processes, and governance models to secure AI-augmented development workflows effectively. The session will then introduce agentic AI as the next evolution in application security—autonomous systems capable of continuous analysis, multi-step reasoning, and real-time remediation. Attendees will learn how combining agentic AI with modern practices can reduce developer friction, improve coverage, and create a future-ready application security strategy designed for the demands of AI-native software development

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.

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

Join members of the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. There _might_ be a little snow, but there _will_ be effectively infinite serve-yourself coffee, so it evens out if you ask me. Just a reminder, while the other locations are great too, we’re at the Lane Ave one this time.