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Significant Terms and GenAI Games with Elastic and Microsoft
Join us **the night before Elastic{ON} London** for an exclusive meetup, a perfect warm-up to the big day ahead! This is your chance to connect with the Elastic community, mingle with fellow attendees, and get energized for a full day of presentations at Elastic{ON} London.
Don’t miss out! Register for the meetup and make sure you’ve also signed up for [Elastic{ON} London](https://www.elastic.co/events/elasticon/london) as well to experience a full day of learning and networking!
**Date and Time:**
Wednesday, February 25, from 6:00-8:30 PM
**Location:**
Davidson Building
Address: 1st floor, 5 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HA
Note: please use Exeter St entrance as the main entrance is closed after 6pm
**Agenda:**
* 6:00 pm: Doors open; say hi and eat some food
* 6:30 pm: #Talk 1 - Re-thinking significant term discovery
Mark Harwood - Ex-Elastic Core Developer and Lucene committer
* 7:00 pm: Q&A
* 7:10 pm: #Talk 2 - From Specs to Play: How I Built a Generative AI Game with Elastic + Microsoft AI
Mike Richter - Principal Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft
* 7:30 pm: Q&A
* 7:40 pm: Networking and event wrap-up
* 8:30 pm: Event close
If you’re a long-time Elastic user or just starting your journey, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas, meet new people, and get inspired.
Invite your friends and RSVP on this page!
**⚡️ 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./)
London PyTorch #24: Infrastructure for AI
Join us on February 25th for talks from engineers at **Nebius, Fireworks AI,** **Together AI** and **Cerebras** \- four companies working on distinct approaches to AI infrastructure\, from cloud\-native training platforms to custom silicon\.
Topics:
* **Nebius** \- Tips and tricks for Training High\-Performance Speculators by Filipp Fisin
* **Fireworks AI** \- LLM evaluations and closing the benchmark\-to\-production gap by Shaunak Godbole
* **Cerebras -** Technology underpinning the fastest inference by Dmitry Gaynullin
* **Together AI** \- Road to 5M Sequence Length: Breaking Memory Barriers in Context Parallelism by Max Ryabinin
If you’d like to give a talk or become a partner for one of the upcoming meetups, message [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedorshabashev/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedorshabashev/) or [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirzharov/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirzharov/)
In the meantime, you can watch the previously recorded talks:
[https://youtube.com/@londonpytorchmeetup](https://youtube.com/@londonpytorchmeetup)
Please subscribe to our channel! ❤️
In-person: Transition to a product-first operating model: leveraging AI
**Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person. If you want to watch the live streaming, please RSVP to our [online meetup](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-london/events/313347025/?eventOrigin=group_events_list),**
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Join us for an exciting panel discussion at the next ProductTank London event on **Navigating the transition to a product-first operating model: leveraging AI to make faster and smarter decisions.**
**Our speakers:**
**[Alex Stergiou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-stergiou-30465a67/)** - **Product Success Partner**
Alex Stergiou is a transformation and product leader with nearly two decades of experience in complex sales and service organisations, primarily at BT and now in a high‑growth SaaS environment. He has led cross‑functional squads and business analysis teams to deliver major broadband, TV and converged product transformations, and more recently has rolled out Productboard and modern demand planning practices across BT Business. In his current Product Success role, he helps enterprises evolve their product operating models and unlock value from product tooling and AI‑enabled ways of working.
**[James Reynolds](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesreyno/)** - **Director**
A product leader with huge experience in Telco across roles in marketing, engineering and digital, covering consumer and business in multi national organisations. I love telco as it's the fabric that underpins all our digital lives. I'm passionate about the power of product to solve problems and excited about the possibilities AI brings. Away from work I taxi my 3 kids around, go on dog walks and follow Arsenal.
**[Simon Evatt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonevatt/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonevatt/)- **Digital Director**
Simon Evatt, Digital Director is responsible for BT, EE and Plusnet digital journeys and experiences across Service and Sales channels, along with tools and tech in our Contact Centres and Retail stores.
**[Amanda Ho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ho-uk/) \- Product Manager**, will be our host for the evening.
This event is sponsored by [Productboard](https://www.linkedin.com/company/productboard/)
**Location:**
EE, 1 Braham St, London, E1 8EE
**Timings:**
6:30 - Doors open
7:00 - Talk starts / streaming starts
8:00 - Q&A
8:30 - Q&A Finish
9:00 - Close
Please note that the event will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel, and images taken throughout the evening may be shared on our social media platforms.
To keep up-to-date with our upcoming talks, follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttanklondon) and our [YouTube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/c/MindtheProductTV)
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By attending this event, you agree to give permission for any photos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes, give permission for your name and surname to be used for registration purposes, and agree to be contacted by email by ProductTank and Productboard.
Kung Fu & Self-Defence in Battersea Park – Timeless Skills
** Feel Safer, Get Stronger, Train Smarter - Battersea Park Bandstand**
Join our friendly, outdoor Kung Fu classes in Battersea Park, focused on practical self-defence, functional fitness, and calm under pressure — all taught in a relaxed, ego-free environment.
These sessions are designed to help you build real martial skill, improve strength and mobility, and develop confidence that carries into everyday life. No prior experience needed.
Many people stay on afterwards for a relaxed social at the Pear Tree Café, just a short walk away.
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** About the Classes**
Whether your goal is to improve fitness, learn practical self-defence, reduce stress, or simply try something different, these classes are open to **all levels (ages 16+)**.
Training blends **traditional Kung Fu methods** with a modern understanding of movement, wellbeing, and long-term health.
You’ll learn how to:
* Handle punches and common attacks effectively
* Use footwork and positioning to avoid strikes
* Improve flexibility, balance, and joint mobility
* Condition the body safely and progressively
* Practise breathing and mindful awareness for calm and resilience
Sessions are **beginner-friendly**, taught at a sensible pace, and structured to help you build skill step by step — without intimidation or pressure.
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** When & Where**
Saturdays 2:30–4:30pm
Wednesdays 6:30–8:30pm
**Battersea Park — Central Bandstand**
We train outdoors year-round. If it rains, we train under cover nearby. Sessions are adapted sensibly to conditions — part of building resilience and presence.
The location is well connected and easy to fit into a normal working week.
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** Pricing**
** First class (taster): £20**
Try it out before committing — no pressure.
**Training Packages**
* 5-Class Block: £75 (valid 2 months)
* 10-Class Block: £120 (valid 4 months)
Classes are paid in advance. Blocks are non-refundable but flexible if you need to miss a session.
** Booking & Contact:**
✉️ [joe.cheung75@gmail.com](http://joe.cheung75@gmail.com)
WhatsApp/text: 07914 411979
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** What to Bring**
* Loose, comfortable clothing.
* Water.
* An open mind - everything else is taught step by step.
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** What Students Say**
*"* *Joe makes everybody feel welcome, and more importantly, he is a great teacher. Rather than a one size fits all approach, he tailors the class to your strengths and weaknesses and he is extremely patient."*
– Natalie, beginner
*“A true gem for anyone searching for a holistic system to train strength and awareness.”*
– Julius, beginner
*“I strongly recommend his services for 16 year olds and over. If you are passionate about martial arts then this class will open your mind to many classical & practical Kung Fu styles.”*
– George, White Sash
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** Important Info**
* Please let me know in advance about any injuries or health conditions.
* Classes are non-refundable.
* Regular training builds confidence, skill, and resilience over time.
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** About the Instructor**
I’m Joe Cheung, a black sash instructor in Baji Zhandao Kung Fu. My martial arts background includes:
* 12+ years Baji Zhandao Kung Fu (2nd Black Sash)
* 10+ years Bujinkan Ninjitsu (2nd Dan Black Belt)
* 2 years Urban Krav Maga
Private one-to-one lessons are also available — just ask.
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** What Is Baji Zhandao?**
Baji Zhandao means *“Battlefield Style”*. It blends over 10 powerful Chinese martial systems into one adaptable method:
* Baji Quan
* Yang Tai Chi Quan
* Pigua Zhang
* Tongbei Quan
* Bagua Zhang
* Xingyi Quan
This system was developed by Grandmaster Chen Fu Sheng — a former Chinese Special Forces instructor with 50+ years of real-world martial experience.
More information: [bajizhandao.co.uk](https://bajizhandao.co.uk)
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**✅ Ready to Begin?**
If you want to feel safer, get stronger, improve mobility, and train in a grounded, supportive group — you’ll be very welcome.
Train outdoors. Build skill for life. Leave stronger than you arrived.
Agentic AI-MeetUp London #5 Wednesday 25th February
**\# London Agentic AI Meet\-Up \#5 \- February**
**Hosted by Doubleword**
**Register now to secure your spot — spaces are limited and will go fast!**
Following our successful events with Deliveroo, V7 Labs, and Zilch we have our 2nd episode of 2026 in Feb. Join us on Wednesday 28th for the #5 episode of London's Monthly Agentic AI Meet-Up with another two fantastic guest speakers.
**Venue:** 16 St John's Ln, London EC1M 4BS, UK
**Doors open:** 6:00 PM
**Talks begin:** 6:30 PM
**Wrap-up:** \~8:00 PM (networking continues at the venue or nearby pub)
**Speakers**
**1) Meryem Arik - Co-Founder/CEO @ Doubleword: *Async Agents in Production: Failure Modes and Fixes***
**2) Sangram Reddy - Director of AI Technology @ Intent HQ: *Agent Design Principles: Lessons learnt from building production grade Multi-Agent system for Marketing***
This event is for **AI practitioners, product builders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and curious minds** who want to understand how agentic AI is shaping the future of products, businesses, and society.
Expect lively discussions on:
* Building and deploying agentic AI systems
* Productisation challenges and success stories
* Emerging tools, frameworks, and research
* Real-world adoption and impact
**About the London Agentic AI Meet-Up**
Hosted by **Xcede & Rod Rivera**, this monthly community brings together thought leaders, engineers, and innovators to share insights, demos, and discussions at the frontier of AI.
**Come for the learning, stay for the connections — and help shape the future of Agentic AI with us.**
Connect with us here: [Bailey Snow (LinkedIn)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bailey-snow-84010b22/)
AI & Machine Learning Professionals, Investors and Start-Ups Networking
**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:**
**[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980804060266?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980804060266?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
Step into the vibrant world of artificial intelligence and machine learning at our exclusive London AI & ML Network Mixer. This event caters to innovators, thinkers, and investors in the AI and ML spheres, providing a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge projects, and explore potential collaborations.
**Who Should Attend:**
* **Emerging AI and ML Startups:** Showcase your innovations and seek partnerships or funding in a focused setting.
* **Investors:** Find pioneering startups within the AI and ML domains that align with your investment criteria.
* **AI and ML Professionals:** Network with peers, discuss advancements and industry challenges, and potentially find your next career move.
* **Students and Academics:** Immerse yourself in the industry environment, gain insights, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators.
**Why This Event is a Must:**
* **Effective Networking:** Tailored specifically for the AI and ML communities, this mixer facilitates targeted networking, helping you build meaningful connections that can lead to collaborative projects or ventures.
* **Opportunity for Exposure:** Startups can gain visibility by presenting their projects during one-minute pitches, directly communicating their value to an audience that includes potential investors and collaborators.
* **Insight into Industry Trends:** Keep up-to-date with the latest research and commercial opportunities in AI and ML through conversations with industry insiders and thought leaders.
* **Career Opportunities:** Professionals looking to advance in the AI and ML fields can discover new opportunities and expand their networks in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the forefront of AI and ML innovation. Whether you’re looking to invest, collaborate, or just learn about the next big thing in tech, our London AI & ML Network Mixer is the place to be. Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of technology!
**AGENDA OF THIS NETWORKING EVENT IN LONDON**
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Meet and greet. Upon arrival, ask the receptionist about the business networking event, and they will guide you to our designated area.
8 pm - 8:30 - Presentations
8:30 pm -10 pm: Informal networking
Dress code: business smart casual.
**Register now - space is limited to 50 attendees only!**
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Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
Important! Tonight we are playing outdoors in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park in the basketball court. This is located in the south-east corner of the park. Heres'a a map of the exact location: https://what3words.com/motion.gives.social
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A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games.
Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it.
We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different.
Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before.
Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part!
Who knew getting fit could be this fun?
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
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We play every:
* Monday in Highbury & Islington (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch / Haggerston (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00)
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us on: hello@joinrabble.com
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
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10 Tips for Becoming a Top 1% AI User - Manuel Corpas
Over the past year, generative AI has gone from novelty to infrastructure. But while most people are still treating tools like ChatGPT as clever calculators, a small group are quietly rebuilding how they work around agentic systems, automated workflows, and personal knowledge bases. This talk is for anyone who suspects there is a big gap between “using AI” and actually being at the frontier.
In this session, our own host Dr Manuel Corpas will share **10 concrete patterns** he has used to build a personal AI stack that now runs 24/7 alongside his research and teaching. Rather than a product demo or a hype talk, this will be a practitioner’s tour of what changes when you move away from simply ad-hoc promptings. Manuel will keep the examples grounded in genomics, health data and academic work, with patterns directly transferable to industry, clinical and data‑intensive roles.
There will be time for Q&A and informal discussion afterwards (as usual, we’ll migrate to the pub after the main session).
**About the speaker**
Dr Manuel Corpas is a globally recognized genomicist and health data scientist whose work has advanced the frontiers of equity in precision medicine. His research spans population genomics, pharmacogenomics, and biobanking, with a longstanding commitment to underserved and underrepresented populations. As President of the Spanish Congress of Genomic Medicine, he leads the largest Spanish-speaking platform for genomic health equity. He has been a driving force behind major sequencing efforts such as the Peruvian Genome Project, which expands global reference datasets to include diverse Indigenous and Latin American populations. He has contributed to widely adopted clinical and open‑source tools, including DECIPHER for rare disease diagnosis and BioJS for genomic data visualization.
Approximate schedule (@University of Westminster – Cavendish Campus):
* 18:30 – doors open
* 18:45 – chitchat, announcements
* 19:00 – talk starts
* 19:45 – talk ends, adjourn to pub
Please RSVP at least the day before, and make sure your Meetup name is recognisable (e.g. “J Smith” rather than “weaselstabber”) so reception can match you to the attendee list and direct you to the room.
The Tribalheart Sacred Lounge
Please note- New venue
An evening of nourishment for the heart and soul in a sacred haven where we can enjoy, express and feast our senses together.
We will do practices from a medley of modalities that will include Tantra, Meditation, Breathwork, and Bioenergetics. Occasionally we will spice things up and safely explore more shadow themes of conscious kink
Connecting with a range of feelings present in the body and heart, we will release and move energy where needed so we can access the medicine of pleasure in the body, love in the heart and the boundlessness and interconnectedness of our Spirit.
We will always start by tuning in to ourselves and the unique energy of the group on the night. We will learn how to acknowledge and set boundaries for ourselves authentic for each group. From here we can explore connections with others using a variety of guided meditations that invite us on a sensory journey to experience touch, sound, smell, sight and taste. You can participate as much or as little as you feel in each exercise and are always encouraged to honour yourself and your boundaries in the moment.
As with all Tribalheart events we will make space to stretch, move and dance.
The event is open to all levels of experience in Tantra or other conscious connection groups.
We wish to create a space where we can deep dive playfully together, moving through any fears around connection and being seen. This is a clothed event unless otherwise specified but we encourage you to bare your heart and let it shine with an intention and generosity to share your unique self at a level you are comfortable with.
Ceremonial grade Cacao will be served, with gentle aphrodisiacs such like Maca, Ashwagandha, and Damiana. Any foods or beverages served for the main rituals will be organic and high quality.
It is a guided group meditation, so no chit-chatting after the event starts.
Doors open 7:20pm, event starts 7:45pm sharp. No entry after 7:45pm.
Wear loose comfortable clothes.
Sober only, no alcohol or any intoxicants allowed during the event
Bring a bottle of water.
-Date: every 4th friday of the month
-630pm -Doors open for a 7pm start
-Location: Long Gallery Room, Lauderdale house
-Cost:
-Concessions -£30
-£35- low wage
-£40 General admission
EVENTBRITE-
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tribalheart-sacred-lounge-tickets-1119037975709
FREE PARKING ON HIGHGATE HILL
Additional info:-
Long gallery room
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Lauderdale House is a white house behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill. It's on the left hand side heading north up from Archway tube, ( just past St Joseph’s Church on the corner of Dartmouth Park Hill). It faces Highgate Hill and is easily visible from the pavement, backing onto Waterlow Park. It is approximately 10min walk up highgate hill from archway tube (northern line). Many buses go up highgate hill too :)
Join us in the Sacred Lounge for a feast!
About the main facilitators:-
Tara-
Tara is the founder of Tribalheart and Divine Body Bliss. She is a qualified hypnotherapist, breath coach, (Tantric )body/massage therapist and mental health nurse. She is passionate about connecting with what brings us pleasure and moving beyond mind, using embodiment tools and breath to enter the sacred realms.
07776321878-tara@tribalheart.co.uk
Atmo-
Atmo is an explorer of ecstatic states of consciousness. He is an ecstatic dance DJ, tantra and breathwork practitioner with over 10 years experience. He brings authenticity playfulness and depth
07847035174
Occasionally we will have guest speakers or hosts to bring some additional magic to the pot.
#WPLDN - February 2026: Accessibility & AI Survival
Join us for another evening at #WPLDN, where we're tackling two vital topics for every WordPress professional! This month, we're exploring the future of WordPress accessibility documentation and hearing a candid story of business survival when AI disrupted traditional traffic sources. Whether you're building inclusive websites or rethinking your business model in the age of AI, these sessions offer practical insights you can act on immediately.
**Date:** Thursday, 26 February 2026
⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ⬅ **EARLIER TIME**
️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required)
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**Session 1: WordPress' accessibility documentation is getting a major overhaul. What's new?**
**Speaker:** Rian Rietveld ([rianrietveld.com](https://rianrietveld.com/))
Rian is an experienced web accessibility specialist from the Netherlands who has consulted for WordPress agencies and written guidelines for the Dutch government on accessible web forms and applying WCAG. Currently, she focuses on teaching and writing documentation, including a major update to WordPress' accessibility resources.
During 25 years of working as a web accessibility specialist, Rian noticed the biggest hurdle to creating an accessible web is the lack of knowledge. People struggle to find reliable information, code patterns, rules and testing methods.
Together with Joe Dolson, she started working on the WP Accessibility Knowledge Base: up-to-date, well-maintained information about delivering accessible work and proper testing. With clear do's and don'ts, practical examples, and easy-to-follow documentation.
Find out about their progress, how you can contribute, and how the documentation on make.wordpress.org will benefit from this project.
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**Session 2: When AI Killed My Traffic, Humans Saved My Business**
**Speaker:** Rodolfo Melogli ([Business Bloomer](https://businessbloomer.com))
Rodolfo is an author, WooCommerce expert and WordCamp speaker who has worked as an independent WooCommerce freelancer since 2011. His goal is to help entrepreneurs and developers overcome their WooCommerce nightmares. He loves travelling, chasing tennis and soccer balls and, of course, wood-fired oven pizza.
For years, traffic was the engine of Rodolfo's business until it wasn't. AI changed discovery faster than he expected, and the impact was immediate. This talk tells the story of having to pivot fast: moving away from dependence on search and toward owned relationships.
He'll share how building and nurturing communities, both online and offline, became the new foundation. What worked, what failed, and what he'd do differently today. If your WordPress business relies on visibility you don't control, this talk offers a realistic look at what happens when that visibility disappears and how to recover.
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**Schedule:**
**6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking
**6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Rian Rietveld
**7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking
**7:45 PM** – Session 2: Rodolfo Melogli
**8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up
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** Help Us Grow the Community!**
Know someone who'd benefit from these sessions? Share this event with your colleagues, clients and WordPress friends! #WPLDN thrives because of word-of-mouth from people like you. Tag us on LinkedIn with #WPLDN or simply forward this page to someone who should be here. The more, the merrier!
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** RSVP Now!**
Don't miss this chance to level up your accessibility knowledge, learn survival strategies for the AI era, and connect with London's WordPress community. Secure your free spot today and join us for post-event socials at a local bar afterwards. We'll see you there!
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**The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station.
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freeCodeCamp x Encode | AI - Workshop: Demystifying OpenClaw, the New AI Agent
# Beginners Hands-On Workshop: Demystifying OpenClaw, the New Personal AI Everyone's Talking About: The Good, The Bad & The Sloppy
**Registration to this event is only valid through the Luma platform: [https://luma.com/wy7xdrca?utm_source=meetup-dot-com](https://luma.com/wy7xdrca?utm_source=meetup-dot-com)**
Hello everyone!
Due to popular demand we are going to run a full OpenClaw (previously known as Clawdbot/Moltbot) event! Join us on **Thursday, 26 Feb**. This would be our 5th event in our series of **local-first, open-source** **AIs** therefore we will try our best to avoid connecting OpenClaw to any cloud-based AI model and keep everything private. We will focus on the good (useful ways of automating things with it), the bad (the rough edges of OpenClaw, security wise) and the sloppy (the danger of creating too much low-quality content especially since the Internet is full of that type of content).
This workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experts.
Bring your laptop (make sure it's fully charged if possible as local LLMs tend to be power-hungry), and, don't forget to bring your coding gear (hoodie). We will try to run A.I. models on the mobile phone as well so feel free to bring your phone fully charged with a little bit of free storage space.
This workshop will be accompanied by Sam W. & Joon-sang L. (the founders of Pentaform). Since the recommended way to run OpenClaw is on its own dedicated hardware and since there are people at Encode specialised in building mini-PCs, what better way to close the night than to hear about various hardware options and to see what Pentaform is building. See you there!
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## Prerequisite
First and foremost\*\*, VERY IMPORTANT\*\*, a VM (Virtual Machine) system like Docker/UTM for MacOs or WSL for Windows. Lastly, a local install of Ollama / LMStudio (but if you don't have any of that, don't worry, come a bit early and we will help set you up).
Ideally you should check the slides from the previous event to set up Ollama locally: [https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-01/](https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-01/)
Not related but still interesting, the second slide deck about flows with LangFlow (you should know how to access it if you've been to the last workshop, if not join the Discord and ask us): [https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-02/](https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-02/)
There is a third deck, also not related (about personal RAGs w/ AnythingLLM): [https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-03/](https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-03/)
And a forth deck, this one is slightly related (about AI-powered browsers): [https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-04/](https://andysign.github.io/ai-london-04/)
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## Agenda for the evening (Subject to change)
**18:00 - 18:30 Arrival and networking**
Mingle with fellow developers over refreshments.
**18:30 - 18:45 Introductions (What is Local-First?)**
Learn about self-hosted, local AI models and why we use them.
**18:45 - 19:40 Workshop**
Hands-on technical workshop (if you are non-technical it's OK, tag along).
**19:40 - 20:15 Pentaform and Local AI**
**20:15 - 21:00 Networking**
**21:00 - Closing remarks and follow-up**
**END:** Carry on the fun at a nearby pub which is right around the corner.
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## Event Venue
We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to **Encode Club**.
[Encode Club ](http://encode.club)has spent over five years fostering a global community of developers, researchers, and founders in Web3, AI, and emerging technologies. The [Encode Hub](http://hub.encode.club) brings everything together under one roof, providing a dedicated environment for collaboration and innovation through meetups, co-working, and in-person events.
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Gen AI UK x Cloud Native & Open Source AI - London - Netmind.AI
Hello and welcome to our next **GenAI UK x Cloud Native & Open-Source AI** meetup.
This event brings together engineers, practitioners, builders, and leaders working across cloud-native platforms, open-source ecosystems, Gen AI, Data and Agentic AI.
Our meetups are friendly, welcoming, and community-driven; everyone is welcome, whether you’re experienced or just curious.
This session will include practitioner talks, demos, Q&A, and time for networking with like-minded peers.
We run bi-monthly in-person meetups in London, bi-monthly online global events, and regional chapters across the UK, North America, and APAC. Food and refreshments will be provided for in-person events where a host venue is supporting.
We are delighted to host this event in **London** on the **26th of February** with Netmind AI
NetMind XYZ ([https://xyz.netmind.ai/](https://xyz.netmind.ai/)) is NetMind.AI's new agent platform where you can create your agents with just natural language. Agents on NetMind XYZ can now join moltbook.
**Speakers and Sessions:**
Speaker: Xiangpeng Wan, Product Lead at Netmind.AI
Session Title: Gamifying Intelligence: Deploying Your Agents into the Arena
Description: Got a custom agent built on Open Canvas or a unique ReAct loop? It’s time to see how it performs under pressure. Arena is an open-source sandbox where agents compete in multi-player environments—ranging from tactical "client poaching" simulations to high-stakes logic games.
Speaker: Frank Contrepois, Independent FinOps Voice at Coblan
Session Title: Coding standards - back to basics
Description: In this session, I’ll walk through the coding standards behind the FinOps Toolkit and show how a few strict constraints unlock surprising flexibility at scale. The toolkit is unapologetically command-line-first and modeled on mature Unix-style ecosystems.
**Agenda (GMT /UK ):**
* 18:00: Welcome and refreshments
* 18:30: Introduction - Ethan Sumner
* 18:35: Xiangpeng Wan
* 19:10: Break
* 19:20: Frank Contrepois
* 19:55: Close and Networking
**Get Involved:**
We are always keen to hear from:
• Speakers — case studies, engineering deep dives, lessons learned, open-source talks
• Hosts — organisations able to provide space for future meetups
• Sponsors — support with refreshments, marketing, or accessibility
If you would like to speak, sponsor, or host a future event, please get in touch with **[Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)via LinkedIn.
You can find our YouTube Channel **[here.](https://www.youtube.com/@CommunityStackHQ)**
This community forms part of the **[Community Stack ecosystem](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)and follows the Community Stack Code of Conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees.
FULL - Prison Breakout: Pub Crawl Hunt | London 20s and 30s
**The chase is on again... as on Friday 27th February, we'll be heading into Central London for our latest "Prison Breakout" Pub Crawl Hunt.**
For those who've not been to one of our events powered by the **[Chicken Rush app](https://chickenru.sh/)** \- this event can best be described as a fun hybrid of a pub crawl\, a scavenger hunt and a giant game of hide and seek\.
The aim of the game is very simple: you’ll have just under two hours to **find an** **escaped prisoner, hiding in a top secret pub in London.**
With the help of a circle around the prisoner's approximate location, that shrinks every 2 minutes - you’ll need to race in teams and go pub to pub to hunt the prisoner down.
The first three teams to successfully find the prisoner earning a lion share of the points available.
**But there's a couple of plot twists!**
If you enter a pub that doesn't house the escaped prisoner - at least two members of your team will have to buy a drink!
And this is not just a simple race to find the prisoner - as we've also prepared a series of fun tasks and challenges that you can complete on the way to earn additional points.
**The team with the most points by the end of time will be crowned the winners.**
It's always great fun and widely considered one of the best events we’ve done and so do join us if you weren’t able to last time.
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**WHERE/WHEN**
Meet Point - Outside Caffè Tropea, Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EH ([https://share.google/o8qifWhkbztMOUQl6](https://share.google/o8qifWhkbztMOUQl6))
Closest Tube station: Russell Square (3 min walk), Goodge Street (10 min walk), Holborn (10 min walk)
Start Time - 7:30pm
Finish time: 11:00pm
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**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**
Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships.
To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics.
To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below.
**Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)**
**Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship/](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship/)**
Search, Information Retrieval Events Near You
Connect with your local Search, Information Retrieval community
Coworking w/ IxDA at Junto
Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant.
I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives**
Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday.
Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”.
Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
[WORKSHOP: Job Search & Career Management Tooling] (In-Person) #9
**[No Surprise, ... YET]**
Let's get together and **WORKSHOP** about Job Searching and Career Management. Here are some of the content areas we can cover - expect this to change.
* Using AI effectively (search, resume).
* Job Search Tooling (i.e. TopResume, Job-Squid).
* Resume / LinkedIn Review
* Practice Interview
* Practice Elevator Pitch
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!***
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Thursday Night Preview: THE BRIDE at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get together to see the period drama / classic monster movie, THE BRIDE! The film is written/directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a new take on the classic tale, The Bride of Frankenstein. We'll be seeing this one on Thurs, 3/5 one day ahead of the film's opening on Friday. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein's creature asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. They give life to a murdered woman as "the Bride," sparking romance, police interest and radical social change. It is written, directed and co-produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qJkAXLfYM
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm. Advance ticket purchase is advised (via Gateway website preferred). Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at Cazuela’s next door at 5:30pm. Please arrive by 5:30pm and ask for the Movie Group!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Go Build & Learn
Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free!
This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.




















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