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**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/1984182491244?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984182491244?aff=oddtdtcreator) Join us for an exciting evening of connection and collaboration at the **HealthTech Innovators Networking Event** in London! This exclusive gathering is designed for startups, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are passionate about transforming the healthcare industry through innovative technology. **Event Highlights:** * **Networking Opportunities:** Connect with like-minded professionals, potential collaborators, investors, and mentors in a relaxed and inspiring environment. Build meaningful relationships that could lead to exciting new ventures. * **Mingling Sessions:** Engage in casual conversations with industry peers, share your experiences, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. * **Interactive Networking Activities:** Participate in engaging activities designed to facilitate introductions and foster meaningful connections among attendees. **Who Should Attend?** * HealthTech Startups * Entrepreneurs and Innovators * Healthcare Professionals * Investors and Venture Capitalists * Technology Developers and Engineers * Business Development Managers * Regulatory and Compliance Experts **Why attend:** **Networking**: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet HealthTech professionals from diverse backgrounds. Build a strong network of contacts within the HealthTech industry that can support your professional journey. **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. **Knowledge Sharing**: Share your experiences and knowledge with fellow professionals during informal knowledge-sharing sessions. Learn from each other's successes and challenges to grow both professionally and personally. **Career**: For job seekers, the event offers an exclusive opportunity to meet top tech companies actively recruiting talent, opening doors to exciting career prospects. **Innovate and Inspire:** Stay at the forefront of HealthTech innovation and get inspired by the latest technological advancements. **Collaborate and Grow:** Find potential partners, clients, and investors to take your startup or project to the next level. The event will be held in a sophisticated and vibrant venue, adorned with modern decor and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the day. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the brightest minds in HealthTech and take your professional network to new heights. We look forward to seeing you there! **Register now** to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience. **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. 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.uk Ticket 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!**

Exited for this event where we'll have the amazing **Manfred Steyer** joining us **in person** talking about how to bring structure to Agentic AI\*\*!\*\* As usual there will be food, drinks and swag thanks to Revolution Technology and Angular.Love :D See you all soon! **AGENDA** • **6:00 pm** Networking/Food • **7:00 pm** Agentic UI Requires Standards: How AG\-UI\, A2UI\, and MCP Apps Work Together \| **Manfred Steyer** • **8:00 pm** Networking **Agentic UI Requires Standards: How AG\-UI\, A2UI\, and MCP Apps Work Together \|** **Manfred Steyer** Agentic AI promises systems that can plan, act, and use tools. In practice, integrating these capabilities into the UI often leads to tight coupling between frontend, agent logic, and specific backend technologies—resulting in vendor lock-in and limited flexibility. This session shows how open standards bring structure to Agentic UI. It introduces AG-UI, A2UI, and MCP Apps, and explains how they work together across system boundaries: AG-UI decouples the frontend from agent implementations, A2UI enables structured and dynamic interfaces, and MCP Apps provide reusable, backend-agnostic capabilities. Together, these standards enable flexible, decoupled architectures that remain stable even as underlying technologies evolve. **More about our speakers:** **Manfred Steyer** *Trainer, consultant, and programming architect with a focus on Angular, Google Developer Expert (GDE) who writes for O'Reilly, the German Java Magazine, and windows.developer. Regularly speaks at conferences.* Many thanks to our sponsors tonight, **Metro Bank** for hosting us and **Revolution Technology** for the food and drinks and **Angular.Love/House of Angular** for the swag :D **Revolution Technology** are a Tech Recruitment Agency who specialise in Software Engineering, Data, Infrastructure and Testing. For the past 10 years they have partnered with some of the most exciting start ups, scale ups and enterprises globally, helping them build high performing and diverse tech teams. Don't miss the next **Angular Spring Camp Meetup** on **19th of May 2026**: Master the evolution of Angular: from Zoneless performance and Signal-based state to modern testing with Vitest. [Register for free here!](https://meetup.angular.love/angular-spring-camp-2026/?utm_source=alex&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=angularspringcamp26) Event will be streamed online, link will be available on the day! Looking forward to meeting you all!

**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-ai-networking-event-fintech-digital-tech-innovators-meetup-tickets-1987685701440?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-ai-networking-event-fintech-digital-tech-innovators-meetup-tickets-1987685701440?aff=meetup)** Meet AI professionals, fintech investors, and tech innovators at London’s leading AI networking event. Build real connections at Hay Hill. Join London's leading AI, digital, and tech networking event — bringing together AI professionals, fintech investors, tech entrepreneurs, digital leaders, and innovative solution providers at the prestigious Hay Hill, Mayfair. AI Connector® is London's premier AI and tech networking event designed for AI professionals, fintech investors, tech entrepreneurs, company directors, digital leaders, and solution providers eager to explore and implement cutting-edge artificial intelligence, digital, and technology solutions to drive efficiency, innovation, and profitability. This is a thoughtfully curated, relationship-focused London tech networking event that prioritises meaningful conversations, strategic collaboration, and long-term opportunity creation — all within one of Mayfair’s most prestigious venues. 🚀 Why Attend AI Connector® London? 🤝 Expand Your AI & Tech Network in London Connect with like-minded AI professionals, tech entrepreneurs, digital leaders, fintech investors, and decision-makers who share a passion for technology, innovation, and business growth. This is London's most focused AI and technology networking event for professionals who are serious about the future. 🔗 Explore Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Discover how AI, fintech, and digital solutions can work together to create powerful synergies and stronger business outcomes. Meet solution providers, startup founders, and tech innovators actively looking for collaboration, integration, and joint ventures. 💡 Showcase & Discover Cutting-Edge Tech Solutions Whether you offer advanced AI or digital solutions or are seeking innovative tools to scale your business, AI Connector® helps you meet exactly the right people. From machine learning and automation to fintech and digital transformation, this event covers the full spectrum of London's tech landscape. 🎯 What You Will Gain ✅ Strategic Connections Build meaningful relationships with AI entrepreneurs, tech founders, fintech investors, company directors, and senior digital professionals — all under one roof at a premium Mayfair venue. ✅ Valuable Industry Insights Stay informed about the latest trends and practical applications of artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and emerging technologies shaping London's business landscape. ✅ Collaboration Opportunities Identify tech partners, AI solution providers, and digital innovators to co-create, integrate, or implement solutions that can transform your organisation and accelerate growth. ✅ Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Community All confirmed attendees gain access to an exclusive WhatsApp group — connecting AI professionals, tech entrepreneurs, and fintech investors before and after the event for maximum networking value. 👥 Who Should Attend? This London AI and tech networking event is designed for: 🤖 AI professionals and artificial intelligence specialists 💻 Tech entrepreneurs and digital startup founders 💰 Fintech investors and venture capital professionals 📊 Digital transformation leaders and consultants 🏢 Company directors and senior decision-makers 🔗 Solution providers and technology partners 🧠 Innovation consultants, advisors, and tech strategists 🌐 Anyone looking to grow their London AI and tech network If you are passionate about AI, fintech, digital innovation, and technology — and serious about building high-quality professional relationships in London — this event is made for you. 📅 Event Format 🕔 5:00 PM — Event Begins Fully hosted, free-format AI and tech networking focused on quality conversations, strategic introductions, and genuine relationship-building from the moment you arrive. 🕕 6:00 PM — Extended Networking Remain in the venue at no extra cost as the London Connector® event begins — maximising your networking time with tech entrepreneurs, AI professionals, and fintech investors. 📲 Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Group On the day of the event, you will receive an email invitation to join our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group — allowing AI professionals, tech entrepreneurs, and fintech investors to start connecting, arranging meetings, and building relationships before walking through the door. 🔁 Refund Policy Advance tickets are discounted and non-refundable but can be reassigned to another person of your choice if you are unable to attend. 📸 Event Disclaimer Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across our social media channels, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns. 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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/business-networking-in-mayfair-meet-investors-entrepreneurs-directors-tickets-1987685001346?aff=meetup]( https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-in-mayfair-meet-investors-entrepreneurs-directors-tickets-1987685001346?aff=meetup)** Join London's most exclusive business networking event at Hay Hill Mayfair. Meet founders, investors & business leaders. **Join an exclusive business networking event in the heart of Mayfair, London — designed for entrepreneurs, company directors, investors, startup founders, and senior professionals ready to build meaningful relationships and discover high-value opportunities.** Hosted at the prestigious **Hay Hill Private Members Club** (W1J, Berkeley Square), this **London business networking event** brings together high-level decision-makers, **angel investors**, **venture capital professionals**, **CEOs**, and **business owners** for quality conversations, collaborations, and long-term professional connections in one of London's most iconic settings. Whether you are growing a startup, scaling a company, raising investment, or expanding your **London professional network** — this **exclusive business networking event in Mayfair** offers the perfect premium environment to meet the right people and grow your business. **💼 Why Attend This London Business Networking Event?** * Connect with **entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs**, and senior decision-makers * Meet **angel investors, venture capital professionals**, consultants, advisors, and partnership-ready professionals * Build meaningful **business relationships** in an elegant Mayfair private members club * Explore **collaborations, joint ventures**, and high-value introductions * Expand your circle within **London's most active entrepreneur and professional community** * Access an **exclusive WhatsApp networking group** for pre-event and post-event connection This event is perfect for **entrepreneurs and business professionals** who are serious about business growth, visibility, and building lasting connections within London's fast-moving professional ecosystem. **🧩 What to Expect** * A warm, relaxed, and professional **social mixer** atmosphere from the moment you arrive * **Open networking** with entrepreneurs from diverse industries and backgrounds * Conversations that spark **partnerships, business deals**, and long-term professional relationships * A carefully curated crowd of **business-focused entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals** * Access to an **exclusive WhatsApp community** for pre-event introductions and post-event follow-ups * On-site team facilitating **meaningful introductions** at a human-to-human level **👥 Who Should Attend?** This **Mayfair business networking event** is designed for: * 🚀 **Entrepreneurs and startup founders** at any stage of their journey * 💰 **Angel investors and venture capital professionals** seeking innovative opportunities * 🏢 **Business owners and company directors** looking to expand their network * 🧠 **Consultants, advisors, and senior professionals** open to new collaborations * 💼 **Professionals seeking new clients, partners, or collaborators** * 🌐 **Anyone looking to grow their London business network** in a premium, exclusive venue If you are an **aspiring entrepreneur**, an **established business owner**, or an **investor** looking to connect with like-minded professionals — you will feel right at home at this event. **🏛️ About the Venue — Hay Hill Private Members Club, Mayfair** Set in a stunning six-storey building at **Berkeley Square**, Hay Hill is unique in combining the luxury of a **private members club** with the business focus of a co-working environment — pioneering the concept of **club working** in the heart of Mayfair. For this event, we have reserved an exclusive area of the venue with a cash bar — the perfect setting to mix, mingle, meet old and new friends, make valuable new contacts, and discover new clients. **📅 Event Format** The format of the evening is **pure open networking** — a relaxed mix-and-mingle environment where **entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors** connect naturally. Our team is on-site throughout the evening to facilitate **meaningful introductions** and ensure every guest gets the most from the event. We connect at a **human-to-human level** and believe in building real, lasting relationships — not just exchanging business cards. **🎟️ Spaces Are Strictly Limited — Book Early!** Maximum capacity is **80 guests**. On average, **30–40 places are reserved in advance** by our yearly members, meaning public availability is extremely limited. Given the consistent popularity of our **London networking events** and the exclusive nature of Hay Hill, this event is predicted to **sell out in advance**. **Early booking is strongly recommended.** **📲 Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Group** A couple of days before the event, we create an **exclusive WhatsApp group** for all confirmed attendees who wish to start connecting early. This allows **entrepreneurs, founders, and investors** to introduce themselves, arrange meetings, and break the ice — so by the time you arrive, you already feel part of the community. On the day of the event, you will receive an email invitation to join the group. **👔 Dress Code** Business Casual — No trainers or jeans, please. **🔁 Refund Policy** Tickets purchased in advance are generally cheaper than on-the-door prices and cannot be refunded. 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**The London Network Presents: Exclusive Weekly Business Networking Event** Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or tech professional looking to make valuable connections? Join **The London Network**'s recurring networking event, designed for leaders and innovators across industries. Whether you're a CEO, executive, finance expert, IT professional, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and forge meaningful business relationships. 📍 **Location:** Meet us at Be At One Shoreditch, a lively and vibrant bar in the heart of London, just a short walk from Old Street Station. Enjoy a stylish atmosphere and dynamic setting, perfect for mingling and great conversations. 🕒 **Schedule** * **6:00 pm – 6:30 pm**: Meet & Greet * **6:30 pm – 9:00 pm**: Informal networking over drinks (complimentary alcoholic welcome drink included) 👔 **Dress Code**: Business smart casual. ### **Why Attend?** * **Build Connections**: Network with business owners, executives, investors, and professionals across London and beyond. * **Unlock Opportunities**: Establish relationships that can lead to new business partnerships, collaborations, or investment. * **Stay Ahead**: Gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. This event is perfect for anyone seeking to expand their professional circle, grow their business, or gain fresh perspectives from a dynamic mix of professionals. **Limited to 30 spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography:** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. [Event media by CineEye, a London-based video production and photography provider](https://www.cineeye.co.uk/ "https://www.cineeye.co.uk/"). **Location Details**: Be At One Shoreditch, London🚉 Just a 5-minute walk from Old Street Station. **Note**: Proof of ID required for alcoholic beverages. 18+ only. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your business network in a relaxed, engaging setting! **Sign up now** and start building connections that last.

**[AI Council](http://aicouncil.com/) 2026 is coming to San Francisco, May 12-14!** It's our only IRL conference of the year, and we couldn't be more excited to bring the AI community together at the Marriott Marquis in SOMA. This is a ticketed event — as a member of our meetups, you can enjoy 20% off Regular and Late-Bird tickets with the code: **DCMEETUP20** **About Us:** [AI Council](http://aicouncil.com/) is the original community-driven, deeply technical conference at the frontier of AI. We have a No BS Guarantee: we're vendor neutral, and we promise all of our talks are engaging, technical, and presented by top engineers and researchers doing the real work. For years, we've been running the best community-powered AI events around, and we invite you to join us for high quality talks and inspiring conversations with the people actually building the future of AI. **Why Should I Go:** * 🎤 **Incredible Speaker Lineup:** 3 days and 60+ insightful talks from leading AI engineers, researchers, and builders from top companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, Databricks, and many more. * 🏎 **10 Unique Tracks:** Inference Systems, AI Engineering, AI Security & Safety, Agent Infrastructure, Coding Agents & Autonomous Dev, Model Systems, Data Engineering & Databases, Applied AI, Analytics & Data Science, and Lightning Talks * 📋 **Workshops (hands-on, peer-led):** Try out the latest tools alongside their creators, get hands-on experience with cutting-edge products, and meet some of the most talented builders in the industry, for free! * 💬 **Speaker Office Hours:** Following each talk, you get the opportunity to dive deeper 1:1 with the speaker * 🎈 **Extensive Networking:** Conference happy hours and amazing after-hours events hosted by community partners throughout the week \*\*\* *As a member of our meetups, you can enjoy 20% off Regular and Late-Bird tickets with the code **DCMEETUP20*** **NOTE:** This is a ticketed event. Check out our [website](http://aicouncil.com/) to purchase tickets and get complete information on speakers and schedule. Join the global AI community in San Francisco for the most technical, no-hype AI event of the year — we'll see you there!

**Bites & Bytes #1 - DevOps Talks, Networking & Snacks** Join us for the first **Bites & Bytes**, a casual DevOps-focused community evening in central London. This event brings together engineers, tech leads, and anyone interested in DevOps to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with others in the space. **What to expect** * Practical technical talks * Real-world DevOps experiences and demos * Opportunity to network with other engineers * Food and relaxed atmosphere **Confirmed speakers** 1\. Moustafa Mneimneih \- Shift Down to Speed Up 2\. Daz Ahern \- Louis Theroux\, Twitter and why Observability should not be an afterthought 3\. TBA **Who should attend** * Engineers working with DevOps, cloud or platform engineering * Tech leads and engineering managers * Anyone interested in modern software delivery practices.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.privateequitynetwork.co.uk/ The London Family Office & Private Equity Business Networking Committee would like to extend you an invitation to our May 2026 Networking Reception to be held in the private lounge of Sterling Bar the the Famous Gherkin - and hope you can join us for after-work drinks, canapés and productive networking to make new contacts and ideas for 2026. We now have over 8000 diverse and relevant London members so it’s the perfect opportunity for making new third sector connections. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.privateequitynetwork.co.uk/ ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 40-60 guests).

MCP is changing how developers build with AI, but we're just scratching the surface. Join us for an evening of talks that go beyond retrieval to explore what's actually possible when you give agents real tools, real constraints and real APIs. **Agenda** ​6:00 PM - Doors open, registration and networking ​6:10 PM - Welcome (Upsun & Cloudflare) ​6:20 PM - MCP: Context is Everything! - Carly Richmond, Elastic ​6:45 PM - Sandboxes: how to limit agents so we can use them more - Patrick Dawkins, Upsun ​7:00 PM - Break (Food & Drinks) ​7:30 PM - Cooking with MCP in VS Code - Liam Hampton, Microsoft ​7:55 PM - Efficient tools with MCP code mode - Confidence Okoghenun, Cloudflare ​8:15 PM - Open networking and drinks ​9:00 PM - Close 🗣️ ​**Talks** ​**MCP: Context is Everything! - Carly Richmond (Developer Advocate Lead, Elastic)** ​MCP is a powerful tool for giving LLMs capabilities to not just retrieve information, but to automate key actions based on relevant data. Let’s see how it can be used for retrieving relevant context and other activities such as observability. ​**Efficient tools with MCP code mode - Confidence Okoghenun (Senior Developer Advocate, Cloudflare)** ​Traditional MCP approaches choke on context windows: Cloudflare's 2,500+ endpoint API would require 1.17 million tokens. Code Mode flips the script by having LLMs write code against typed APIs instead of making direct tool calls, achieving 99.9% token reduction. Come learn how code mode works and how to optimize your MCP tools with it. ​**Sandboxes: how to limit agents so we can use them more - Patrick Dawkins (Principal Engineer, Upsun)** ​We want our agents to run longer and use more tools, but we're hampered by constant prompts for approval. Sandboxes are the practical middle ground: isolate the agent so you can stop watching every command and let it work. This talk covers what "sandbox" means, who provides them today and the Linux primitives that let you build one yourself. ​**Cooking with MCP in VS Code - Liam Hampton (Senior Cloud Advocate, Microsoft)** ​In this session Liam will show you how VS Code is fully supporting the MCP spec, from MCP Apps to sandboxing and elicitations. 📅 **Date and Time:** Thursday, May 14, from 6:00-9:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Cloudflare Address: 6th Floor, County Hall/The, Riverside Building, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK 👉 You can also register here: https://luma.com/eb8j6lhu **⚡️ Interested in giving a talk? ⚡️** Have you ever considered presenting on your Elastic use case? We welcome 5-10 minute lightning talks, 45-minute deep dives, and everything in between. If you're interested, please submit via our [CFP](https://sessionize.com/elastic-meetups/) or send us an email at [meetups@elastic.co.](http://meetups@elastic.co./)

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.privateequitynetwork.co.uk/ The London Family Office & Private Equity Business Networking Committee would like to extend you an invitation to our May 2026 Networking Breakfast to be held in the private lounge of the famous Bonds of Mayfair - and hope you can join us for a delcious pre-work breakfast and productive networking to make new contacts and ideas for 2026+. We now have over 8000 diverse and relevant London members so it’s the perfect opportunity for making new third sector connections. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.privateequitynetwork.co.uk/ ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 30-50 guests for our breakfast events).

For our May meetup, we're delighted to be back at the fabulous Accurx offices. We have two amazing talks lined up and the agenda will be: * 6:30pm - arrive, drinks, networking * 7:00pm - Welcome & Housekeeping * 7:15pm - **Talk** **1: "A practical guide to inner sourcing your IDP"** Bridging the gap between developers and platform teams is hard. Scattered documentation, fragmented language and hidden knowledge leave developers frustrated, while platform teams struggle to understand what devs really need. Treating platforms as products is a start, but treating them like open source projects unlocks real collaboration, allowing developers to contribute and maintain features. In her roles as Developer Advocate and platform engineer, Lian has years of experience working with highly bureaucratic organisations helping to improve developer experience and adoption. In this talk, she’ll share concrete steps to identify contribution opportunities, set up maintainable processes, and measure engagement. You’ll leave inspired with ideas to boost adoption, reduce friction, and turn your platform into a collaborative, thriving ecosystem. **Speaker:** Lian Li, Cloud Native Human *Lian always wanted to save the world. After leaving law school, she decided to work with computers instead. While in Web Dev, she started attending tech events, and soon fell in love with the community. In her roles as Consultant and DevRel, Lian combined technical knowledge with a focus on the human side.* *Currently, Lian works as freelance Platform Engineer in Amsterdam and is the Chief Karaoke Officer for Kuberoke, the first and only Kubernetes Karaoke Community. She also enjoys performing in musical improvisation theatre and standup comedy shows.* * 7.45pm - food, more drinks & networking * 8.00pm - **Talk** **2: "The Humans Behind the Platform: Structuring Teams for Culture and Capability**" It’s easy to focus on the tech when building a Platform team, and that’s tremendously important, but it’s often the people and how they work together that determine success. Over the past couple of years, Claire has led a Platform Engineering Team through different formations, migrations, and tooling adoptions. Whatever shape the team has taken, whatever they're working on, the constants have been a need for clear purpose and a culture where people can thrive, this takes work, and has sometimes been tricky to get right. In this talk, she’ll share what she's learned from shaping and supporting platform teams: what’s worked (and what hasn’t) when it comes to team composition, balancing seniority, and supporting career growth. Collaboration is central to how to operate, so she’ll talk about how her team works with and supports internal customers, and what’s helped to navigate complex, knotty migration projects. She’ll also cover how they built a culture that gives engineers space to lead. We want engineers at every level to feel confident taking ownership, and that takes deliberate effort. If you’re figuring out how to shape your platform teams to enable others as well as deliver, this talk will offer practical ideas, and maybe a few things to rethink. **Speaker:** Claire Reckless, Engineering Manager *Claire is an Engineering Manager and leads a Platform Engineering Team. With a background spanning Tech Support, Testing, and QA across sectors like Finance and Security, she brings a deep appreciation for resilient systems and collaborative teams. Claire is passionate about learning and development, and she’s especially proud of her past work coordinating an apprentice programme, an initiative that’s helped build a more diverse and sustainable pipeline of engineering talent. She’s energised by helping engineers at all levels grow their confidence, take ownership, and shape the future of their teams.* * 8.30pm onwards - drinks and networking. So, please come and join us, we look forward to seeing you there. The LOPUG team. * Food and drinks provided * Good time will be had by all

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

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.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!