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đĽđ Microservice Development with AI-Node.js - (Vibe Coding) - In Class
This session is designed for **juniors**, **new graduates**, and **non-tech attendees** who want to understand how **AI** can help in building microservices. Youâll learn the best practices for building microservices from scratch, including **writing acceptance criteria** and **creating REST APIs**. Weâll also demonstrate how **AI tools** like ChatGPT can help you write better code, catch errors early, and automate common tasks, making development easier and faster.
By the end of this session, youâll have a solid understanding of how to design and build microservices, all while using AI tools to optimize your workflow.
đ§Ş **What Youâll Learn:**
* **Microservice Architecture Best Practices**: Learn core principles like **decoupling services** and **scalability**.
* **Writing Acceptance Criteria**: How to define clear requirements that ensure your microservice works as expected.
* **Creating REST APIs**: Learn how to design secure, scalable APIs for communication between microservices.
* **AI in Microservice Development**: How AI tools like ChatGPT can assist with code writing, error-checking, and test generation.
đĄ **Why It Matters:**
* **Scalable Services**: Microservices break down large systems into smaller, manageable parts that are easier to maintain and scale.
* **AI Assistance**: Tools like ChatGPT help you automate parts of the development process, speeding up coding and reducing errors.
* **Real-World Applications**: These practices are in high demand, and mastering them will equip you with valuable skills for modern software development.
đ¨âđť **Who Should Attend:**
* **Juniors** and **new graduates** looking to learn microservices and AI in development.
* **Non-tech people** interested in how AI can assist in coding and building software.
* Anyone looking to understand **modern development practices** and how AI can improve workflows.
đ **Schedule**
* 18:15 - Networking
* 18:40 - Program starts
* 19:20 - Q&A - networking
* 19:30 - End
Project:Hack27
**Official sign up at [Project:Hack27 Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 08:30 to Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 17:00 | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/projecthack27-tickets-1850382968269)**
**Location:** Rolls Royce, Learning and Development Centre, Derby
**Date:** April 22nd-23rd, 2026
Project: Hack is the largest UK project data hackathon. Collaborate to Innovate at a top class venue: Rolls Royce, Derby
Join us at Rolls Royce, Derby for an exciting 2-day Hackathon on April 22nd-23rd, 2026!
We encourage anyone with an interest in -problem solving, project management and a passion for data to get involved in the hack but you may find some of these skills beneficial:
* Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL)
* Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
* Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts
**Who Should Attend:**
* Project Managers looking to enhance their data-driven decision-making skills
* Data Analysts and Scientists interested in applying their skills in real-world projects
* IT Professionals keen to expand their project management expertise
* Business Analysts aiming to leverage data for better insights and outcomes
* Students and Graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in project management and data analytics
**Event Highlights**:
* Collaborative hackathon sessions tackling real-world project management challenges
* Networking opportunities with industry experts and like-minded professionals
* Workshops and tutorials on the latest tools and technologies
* Prizes for the best projects and innovative solutions
**Experience Needed**:
* Previous experience in project management or data analytics is beneficial
* A passion for learning and collaboration
* Willingness to work in a team environment to solve complex problems
Hosted by Projecting Success and delivered in collaboration with members of the Project Data Analytics Task Force and key sponsors. Dive into key themes including Net Zero Carbon, Health & Safety, Productivity & Human Performance, NLP, Artificial Intelligence, and more.
Be inspired, gain valuable experience, and network with industry leaders. Don't miss out on this opportunity to drive transformation in project delivery.
**Location:** Rolls Royce, Learning and Development Centre, Derby
**Date:** April 22nd-23rd, 2026
**Key Themes:** Net Zero Carbon, Health & Safety, Productivity & Human Performance, NLP, Artificial Intelligence, and more.
**Benefits:**
* Gain valuable experience for your career
* Win ÂŁ5k in prizes, split between the top 3 teams. Additional competition prizes may be available on Hack days
* Network with industry professionals
* Be part of the future of project delivery
**Ticket Types:**
* General Hacker: ÂŁ30.00
* Student Hacker: ÂŁ15.00
* Projecting Success Apprentice: Free
**Registration Deadline:** April 17th, 2026
For any inquiries and discount codes, contact erinh@projectingsuccess.co.uk
CrossFire BC - Advance session - @ Harris Girls Academy E.D.
**Welcome to our Official Members Club Night!**
* See our new payment terms, prices & updates below!
* **Suitable for Higher Intermediate to Advance players!** Many of our players compete at a Division 1 Level in the local leagues!
* **Guests of a suitable standard welcomed (if interested in playing league matches do enquire)**
* To maintain the level of the session, it may be necessary to direct a player to one of our other nights at their suitable level!
**New Payment Terms, Prices & Updates (from 9/9/25)**
* **Make your payment when you RSVP** (bank details below), don't leave it till later! (unless on waiting list)
* If you don't complete the above you will be removed from the list/added to waiting list! See T&C's below!
* **Members and Guests prices have increased!** (see below)
**SESSION DETAILS**
**VENUE** \- Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich\, SE22 0NR
**TIME** \- 7\.30pm till 10pm
**COURTS** \- 4
**SHUTTLES** \- Quality Feather Shuttles
**COST** - **Annual Members ÂŁ10 per session / Non-Members ÂŁ14**
* Pay when you RSVP, or you will be moved to 'Not Going'
* Membership (only applicable for Wed sessions)
For details regarding membership email - [sandra1.crossfire@gmail.com](mailto:sandra1.crossfire@gmail.com) Please note Membership may not always be available for different reasons!
**BOOKING YOUR SPACE**
**1 - RSVP & Pay via Bank Transfer to NatWest Account Details below**
* **PLEASE MAKE YOUR PAYMENT WHEN YOU RSVP!**
If you delay in making your payment, your spot will be removed without notice, and placed in the the waiting list or not attending
**PAYMENT DETAILS**
* Bank - NatWest
* Account Name - Crossfire Badminton Club
* Sort Code - 60-24-25
* Account no - 10579109
* Reference - Your Name & Session date
*
* **Waiting List** \- Be sure to have notifications on from Meetup to know if/when you are allocated a spot\! It is your responsibility to keep update\. Payment will be required promptly to secure your place\! Cancellation & No\-Show policies apply\.
* If you take to long to secure your spot, you will be removed from the waiting list, giving other players a chance to book!
**\*\*\*\* TERMS & CONDITIONS \*\*\*\***
**RSVP & UPDATING STATUS -**
\~ You can only RSVP on this website! A prompt payment will be required unless you're on the waiting list. ( a delay in payment could mean you lose your spot!
\~ **You can RSVP until 7pm the latest on Wednesday!** However do note the cancellation policy/times below!
\~ If you have **RSVP'd and your plans change, please update/change your RSVP immediately!** So that other players have a chance to book!
\~ No rackets are provided
**CANCELLATION /NO SHOW POLICY & PENALTY FEE**
**This session does not give a refund**, however, if you cancel your RSVP before 48hrs of the session start time, we are happy to transfer your payment to the following Wednesday session upon request! (Contact Sandra)
**No Show Penalty**. A ÂŁ5 penalty will be enforced which is payable before attending a future session. Repeat offenders will not be allowed to attend other sessions!
\~ **Waiting List** **\- Please do keep an eye on any updates as you will be automatically added if someone cancels\, and required to make your payment ASAP to secure your place**. Cancellation/ No-Show policies apply!
\~ Please understand that a 'No Excuses accepted!' policy will be taken, and understand that purpose of the penalty system is to maintain the value of the session, and allow us to plan accordingly.
We thank you for your understanding and support!
Toilets will be available, but changing rooms & showers will be closed, so arrive dressed to play
**DRESS CODE, WELL-BEING, CONDUCT & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:**
Please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles.
If your footwear and/or clothing is not suitable you might not be able to participate in the session. No refund of transfer of session fees applicable!
Your health and safety in important to us, so if needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports.
You are also responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. Please understand that you play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred.
We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions
Thank you for all your understanding and support
CrossFire Badminton Club
April 2026 // London Webflow Meetup // Webflow Cloud
In-person and online - this is the **April 2026 London Webflow Meetup**!
New to Webflow, experienced, freelance, in-house, or just curious, everyone is welcome.
Curious what itâs like? [Watch the one-minute teaser](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eZDWFEuDU).
ď¸đ°ď¸ **SCHEDULE**
**6.15pm:** drinks + mingle
**6.30pm**: welcome and announcements.
**6.45pm:** presentations
**[Toms Petersons](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpetersons/) \- Solving the Puzzle: Connecting the Designer\, MCP\, and Webflow Cloud**
Toms is a Webflow Global Leader from Riga, Latvia, and the founder of T MEDIA GROUP, a Webflow Premium Partner from the Baltics. In his talk, Toms will share how Webflow Cloud enables more advanced, backend-powered solutions within Webflow, with insights drawn from real-life scenarios that demonstrate how to reduce friction and reliance on external tools.
**8.00pm**: social at a local pub
**đ LOCATION**
Beyond, Level 2, **The Bower Building**, 207 Old St, London EC1V 9NR
Main building entrance closes at 7pm!
1 minute walk from Old Street tube station. Take the MAIN tube station exit. Entrance to The Bower building is down a side street next to the Wagamama restaurant.
**đş LIVE STREAM**
Can't make it in person? Then tune into our new live stream.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E-SdIrY22s ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E-SdIrY22s)
and make sure you hit the **Notify Me** bell!
**âď¸ MEDIA RELEASE**
âBy attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons AttributionÂShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.
â **CODE OF CONDUCT**
Finally, in attending this event you are agreeing to the [Webflow Community Code of Conduct](https://webflow.com/community/code-of-conduct).
Leytonstone Life Drawing @ THE OLD CROWN
**What we are about:**
Life drawing sessions every Wednesday 7.30pm-9.30pm
This class is for all drawing levels, aiming to improve your own drawing style and learning about drawing the human form and anatomy in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The class invites you to study guided or untutored with professional models in a variety of different poses. Usually we begin with a series of short poses and warm up exercises from 1min to 5mins. Followed by longer studies of 10, 15 and 20mins.
We have a small break and the weâll continue with a 25 min pose and concluding with a 20 minute pose.
A different model each week
All levels welcome
Guidance given/optional
Drawing materials and paper provided and included in the price.
We are a friendly, welcoming, sociable group.
Price:
Drop-in, single session ÂŁ15 - weekly sessions
art materials and paper provided
You can pay by cash or use this pay pal link : // [paypal.me/CreativeLifeDrawing](http://paypal.me?CreativeLifeDrawing)
please choose - pay friends and family members
If you like to secure your spot you can pay via this meet-up site but they will add some additional fees.
CreativeLifeDrawing
[J_wolfmail@yahoo.com](mailto:J_wolfmail@yahoo.com)
Jennifer Wolf
Meetup #15 Claude Code For The Rest Of Us
Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community.
No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology.
**Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Wednesday April 22nd.**
Our theme for this meetup is **Claude Code For The Rest Of Us.** How do you get those most from tools like Claude Code if you're not a developer? We are talking to knowledge workers, product leaders, consultants and entrepreneurs about how they use Claude Code!
**Where and When?**
* Wednesday, April 22nd
* Doors open at 18:00
* Talks start at 19:00
* 123, Pentonville Rd, London N1 9LG
**Talk: I Built A Team Of AI Agents. Here's What They Actually Do** ([Liam Darmody](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody/), With Curious Growth)
AI agents are revolutionising how we work, but the conversation is too often dominated by software development and coding. What about the rest of us?
I'm a product leader who spent a decade managing human teams before building a team of AI agents to run alongside me. In this hands-on, demo-heavy session, I'll take you behind the scenes to show you how I built and manage a custom team of AI agents that handle briefing, research, writing, and meeting analysis. I give one agent a task, it pulls in the right context, and passes the work to whichever specialist agent is best suited.
This isn't a theoretical talk or a product pitch. It's a practical walkthrough of what works, what doesn't, and what I've learned about designing AI agents that actually do useful work. Whether you're a founder, a strategist, or a knowledge worker looking to scale your output, you'll leave with actionable ideas on how to treat AI not as a single tool, but as a capable team working alongside you.
**About Liam:**
I help senior product and engineering leaders fix the real reason teams fail. Misalignment. Through executive coaching, product advisory and strategic facilitation, I support leaders to rebuild clarity, alignment and momentum so their teams perform at their best without burning out.
**Panel: Getting Started With Claude Code**
This is a real "for the rest of us" event. In this panel we'll be digging into the ways ANYONE can get to grips with tools like Claude Code.
Liam will be joined by Maebh Booth and Miguel Luna who have been using Claude Code outside of software development to help them save time and make better decisions.
**About Maebh:**
Maebh Booth is a senior engineering leader focused on platform, developer experience, and the practical realities of AI across the full development lifecycle, currently working independently to help engineering organisations adopt it in a way that actually delivers value.
Maebh doesnât just use AI at work sheâs also created a team of agents to help organise her life, as well as fun projects like a cocktail making app and a geneology research web app.
**About Miguel:**
Miguel is a Product Leader focused on Cloud Native observability, systems thinking, and practical use of AI with search context.
Miguel has recently been rethinking the product role completely to get the most from LLMs including tools for cohort retention and funnel analyses, customer health signals, churn prediction, writing PRDs and one-pagers.
**Thanks!**
We'd like to thank our sponsors Leapter and AutogenAI for making this event possible. Also a massive shoutout to Matt Saunders who is stepping in as MC this month!
**Code of Conduct**
This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct) By joining the community and registering for this event you agree to abide by our code of conduct.
**Providing Your Name and Email**
To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your email address. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to the newsletters from *AI for the rest of us* and Leapter GmbH. You can unsubscribe at any time (But why would you? They are really very good!)
The Android Circuit: Fifth Stop, Waterloo
This event is part of The Android Circuit,, London's Central Hub for Android Developers. Check out the full circuit at https://androidcircuit.london/.
The Android Circuit journeys through London, with each "stop" hosted in the heart of the city's vibrant tech ecosystem. Our mission remains the same: to connect Android developers of all levels.
We're delighted to announce that the next station on The Android Circuit will be Waterloo! Mark your calendars for our fifth meetup on April 22nd, starting at 18:00, which will be graciously hosted by Halkin.
The event features two speakers from the Android community on diverse subjects useful to anyone who is, or is hoping to be, involved in Android development. Plus networking and food.
Agenda
18:00 - Doors Open & Networking
18:30 - Welcome & Intro
18:45 - Debugging Gradle memory bottlenecks in CI by Atanas Chanev
19:30 - Ways to reduce your appâs memory and storage footprint by Fung Lam
20:15 - Networking
Agenda
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Speakers
Atanas Chanev - Bitrise (Staff Solutions Architect)
Atanas Chanev is a Staff Solutions Architect with academic past and 18+ years of commercial experience in consulting, web, mobile and DevOps. A self-motivated and conscientious person with deep and hands-on analytical skills, he finds pleasure in solving complex technical problems.
Fung Lam - Google (Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Android)
Fung is a Developer Relations Engineer in Android. He focuses on App Compatibility for a decade, helping Android Developers to make their apps ready for the future releases of Android.
Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Team Member
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Mihaela Peneva,
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-the-android-circuit-fifth-stop-waterloo/.
Microsoft Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Open Mic Night
Mark the start of spring and new beginnings with our next open mic, âOn Becomingâ! You are welcome to explore the theme however you see fit OR ignore it completely.
đď¸Thursday 23rd Apr
â°Doors open 6.30pm | Open Mic 7pm â 9pm
đLondon Bubble Theatre, 3-5 Elephant Lane, SE16 4JD
đŤFREE! [Book here.](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-mic-night-on-becoming-tickets-1981201619376)
â¨Writers, poets, musicians and singers welcome. You will each have up to 5 mins to perform
â¨Suggested contributions of ÂŁ5 will be asked on the night to help support these events.
â¨Sign up at the door
AI DevCamp 2026 â Build with AI (Zero â Expert in AI Agents) - Kick-off - In pe
After the huge success and incredible response to our Build with AI event, weâre excited to bring something even more hands-on â by popular demand đ
đ Introducing AI DevCamp 2026 by GDG London
Your chance to go from Zero â Expert in AI Agents
Register here for in-person attendance - Kick-off
if online -> join here https://gdg.community.dev/dashboard/gdg-london/events/121081/details
This 3-week online DevCamp is designed for developers who want to truly understand AI agents and build real-world applications using the latest tools like Google ADK, MCP, and Gemini.
⨠What youâll learn
⢠How AI Agents actually work
⢠Build your own agent using Google ADK
⢠Work with MCP, tools & multi-agent systems
⢠Evaluate, improve, and deploy real-world agent solutions
đ
Event Details
Dates: 23rd April â 7th MayFormat: Kick-off - session In-session Level: Beginner â Intermediate
⥠Seats are limited
Whether you're just starting with AI or looking to level up your skills in agentic systems, this DevCamp gives you a clear, practical path to build and ship AI agents.
Agenda
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Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Team Member
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Mihaela Peneva,
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-ai-devcamp-2026-build-with-ai-zero-expert-in-ai-agents-kick-off-in-person-only-registration/.
Open House - King's Cross Speakers Meeting
## Ever feel like your best ideas get lost because you're too nervous to share them?
Public speaking isnât a "natural talent"âitâs a muscle. At **Kingâs Cross Speakers**, we help you build that muscle in a supportive, friendly environment where mistakes are just part of the progress.
We invite you to our **Special Open House Event**! This is a no-pressure opportunity to see a live demonstration of a Toastmasters meeting. You wonât be forced to speak (unless you want to!), but you will get to see how we help our members grow into confident communicators and leaders.
## What to Expect:
* **Prepared Speeches:** Hear seasoned members deliver engaging, timed presentations.
* **Table Topics:** Watch (or join!) our fun, impromptu speaking session where we practice thinking on our feet.
* **Constructive Feedback:** See our evaluation process in actionâwhere we focus on "glows and grows."
* **Networking:** Meet professionals and locals from across London over pizza!
## Who is this for?
* Professionals looking to level up their career.
* Students or job-seekers prepping for interviews.
* Anyone who wants to feel more comfortable giving a wedding toast or a community speech.
* Introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between!
> **"Toastmasters is where leaders are made."** Come find out why millions of people worldwide use this proven program to transform their confidence.
Design Evenings LDN: The New Era of In-House Creativity
In-house creative teams are redefining what great brand work looks like. This session explores how Monzo built a world-class creative studio from within, establishing clear creative vision, strong craft standards, and a talent model that allows creativity to lead, not just execute.
Great in-house creativity depends on strong internal partnerships. Coral shares how Monzoâs studio works across marketing, product, and external agencies, building trust, designing processes that protect quality, and navigating organisational complexity without compromising creative ambition.
**Event Overview**
In this fireside chat, Coral Garvey, Creative Director at Monzo Bank, offers a candid look at building and scaling a high-performing in-house creative studio.
**01 - Building a World-Class Creative Studio from Within**
What it takes to establish the right foundations for an in-house studio, from defining creative vision and craft standards to designing talent architecture that scales. Coral shares how to move beyond a service mindset and build a team that leads creatively, not just executes.
**02 - Making Creativity Work Across the Business**
How strong in-house studios partner effectively with marketing, product, and external agencies. Learn how trust is built internally, how processes are designed to protect creative quality, and how to navigate organisational constraints without dulling creative ambition.
**03 - Culture, Craft, and Scaling Without Losing the Edge**
An honest look at the realities of growth, what breaks, what needs rebuilding, and how to maintain a safe, high-output creative culture as expectations rise. From early missteps to momentum-building moments, this is a behind-the-scenes view of creativity at scale.
**Speakers**
**Coral Garvey - Creative Director, Monzo**
Coral Garvey is a multidisciplinary Creative Director from NYC, now based in London, working at the intersection of brand, product, and culture. She is currently Creative Director at Monzo, a leading global fintech bank, where she leads brand strategy and creative execution across design, writing, marketing, and product. Coral has been instrumental in building Monzoâs internal Creative Studio, establishing global brand systems, and directing integrated campaigns, product launches, and experiential work, while embedding brand thinking directly into the product experience and supporting international growth, including the US market. Previously, Coral was Creative Director at Depop, helping scale the platform into a global Gen Z cultural force, and Chief Creative Officer at Playground, an experiential Web3 platform. Her work spans global brands including Adidas, Diesel, and Under Armour, with a practice rooted in culturally driven storytelling and bold creative leadership.
Queer Open Mic
Calling all Queer singers, songwriters, poets, public speakers, and performers...
Join Queer Open Mic London at legendary venue [The Cock Tavern](https://www.thecocktavernlondon.com/) for a night of artistic expression from the LGBTQIA+ community.
**If you'd like to perform please get in touch with Josh (co-organiser) beforehand to secure your slot. You can click on his profile to message him, give him a shout in the event chat on this page, or contact him [on Instagram](www.instagram.com/joshandthejumpstarts/).**
This event is designed as an informal showcase for Queer performers. Non-Queer friends and allies are more than welcome in the audience.
**Sunday 26th April, 2026**
**5:30pm-8:30pm**
**The Cock Tavern**
340 Kennington Rd
London SE11 4LD
Local buses within minutes of the venue include 3, 59, 133, 155, 159, 196, 333, and 415.
Oval Underground station is 8 minutes walking away while Kennington Underground station is 10 minutes walking. Vauxhall station is 14 minutes walking from the venue, or a short bus ride.
*Queer Open Mic is a free entry event and you can support the event and the venue by purchasing drinks at the bar. Absolutely no outside drinks are permitted.*
2026 April Event hosted by incident.io
Hi everyone! đ
We are excited to announce our **April** **in-person event** đ
Register now and join us for a wonderful evening hosted by **incident.io**
đĽł
**66 City Road, London EC1Y 2AL**
Please provide us with your **name** for registration purposes.
**Agenda**
* **6:00 PM** \- Refreshments and registration
* **6:30 PM -** Welcome and a few words from our hosts
* **6:40 PM** \- đŁď¸ **Crypto, Not Coins: 3 Lessons in Password Security by Alice Cheung**
* **7:10 PM** \- Break
* **7:30 PM** \- đŁď¸ **Translating Interview Speak: What your Interviewer *Really* Wants to Know by** **Barbara Limmer & Laura Browne**
**8:15 PM** \- Networking/Discussion
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**Crypto, Not Coins: 3 Lessons in Password Security**
When we talk about âcryptoâ, most people think of coins.
This talk is about the kind that protects your users.
In this interactive session, weâll break down password security into 3 key lessons exploring encoding, encryption, and hashing - and why the difference matters more than you think..
Youâll find out:
* why some âsecureâ approaches fail instantly
* how attackers use GPUs to crack passwords at scale
* and why slowing things down is one of the best defences we have
No prior security knowledge needed - just curiosity. Expect live polls, practical examples, and a few surprising insights into how passwords really get cracked.
**[Alice Cheung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicespyglass/)**
Alice is an engineering manager who moved from "fin" to tech. She helps organise Women Who Go as a way of paying it forward to a community that welcomed and supported her in her journey into the weird and wonderful world of engineering.
She now works on creating better experiences and benefits in HR tech - and enjoys making complex topics like security and cryptography simple, practical, and (hopefully) a bit fun.
**Translating Interview Speak: What Your Interviewer Really Wants to Know**
Have you ever left an interview thinking that you nailed it and all you heard back was a short rejection? What happened? This session will help you to have better and less stressful job interviews. Youâll learn whatâs behind the interview questions and what employers are really looking for. This information can help you to develop your best
answers for your next job interview.
This is based on information from the new book, Interview Speak: What Your
Interviewer Really Wants To Know.
Weâll cover how to:
* Prepare for interviews
* Answer common questions
* Avoid mistakes
**[Barbara Limmer](Swiped)**[ ](Swiped)
Barbara is a professional Career Coach and Consultant who has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. She brings extensive experience working in all sides of the hiring process, including career management, human resources, and executive search. She previously worked with MBA students and alumni as a Career Management Director at Thunderbird School of Global Management and in a variety of human resources roles focused on recruiting, training and employee relations for companies including Bank of America and MetLife. She also worked as a âheadhunterâ in New York City while attending graduate school. In all of her positions, she continually conducted either ârealâ job interviews or âmockâ interviews, providing real-time, detailed and in-depth feedback on what could be improved in their answers.
**[Laura Browne](Swiped)**
Laura was a Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company where she taught managers how to be better interviewers.
She is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps people be more successful. At Career Coffee Break ([www.careercoffeebreak.com](www.careercoffeebreak.com)) she provides training to help people make more money at work by negotiating raises and higher starting salaries at new jobs. Laura is the author of business and fiction books including Help! My Company Swiped
Left!, Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who Want To Make More Money at Work, and A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make Money Without A Fairy Godmother). Laura has written for Forbes and has been quoted as a business expert in
major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend.
đââď¸ **Want to help shape the future of Women Who Go (London)?**
We're looking for enthusiastic new organisers to join our amazing team! If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out to one of the organisers or email london-organisers@womenwhogo.org - we'd love to hear from you! â¨
đŁď¸ **Interested in speaking at one of our events?**
**[Our Call for Papers](https://www.papercall.io/women-who-go-ldn)** is always open! Whether you're an experienced presenter or new to public speaking, we'd love to hear from you. Once you submit your idea, weâll reach out to find a suitable time and help you to prepare your talk. đŞ
Our meetup often features talks in three recurring themes:
* **Deep dives into Go** â advanced topics or lesser-known features of the language
* **Project showcases** â real-world applications and tools built with Go
* **No-code reflections** â insights on navigating life and work as a software engineer
Donât worry if your talk doesnât fit neatly into one of these categories â weâre always open to fresh ideas and new perspectives!
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đĄ Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch london-organisers@womenwhogo.org and we can discuss how you can get involved!
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đ All Women Who Go events operate under the Go Community Code of Conduct - [https://golang.org/conduct](https://golang.org/conduct)
Women in UX: April Informal Networking DrinksđĽ¤
Hiya Women in UX!
Weâre so excited to host our next informal networking drinks on Wednesday 22nd of March! Join us to talk about all things UX design, research, content and... probably AI, let's be honest.
đWe'll meet at Two Floors on Kingly street, right next to Cahoots. When in doubt, ask for Andrea.
đIf there are no more available spots left here, you can also RSVP ON [EVENTBRITE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-ux-april-informal-networking-drinks-tickets-1986944199588?aff=oddtdtcreator). Spaces are limited so book sooner rather than later as it's first come first served.
đ¸ Please note that this event isnât sponsored, so any drinks you order will need to be paid for at the bar.
đ Stay connected with us by following our [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/women-in-ux).
See you there xx
Women in UX
Microsoft Events Near You
Connect with your local Microsoft community
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**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
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise.
We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration.
Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Building Agents with Microsoft Agent Framework
We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
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.
Neurospicy Columbus - Join us for Stauff's Coffee and Book Loft
Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby!
This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).
Christians in Tech - Meetup #34 @ Improving
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 growthâboth 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)
Columbus HUG April
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/






























