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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/networking-for-entrepreneurs-directors-business-leadersiod-london-tickets-1989395963881?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking-for-entrepreneurs-directors-business-leadersiod-london-tickets-1989395963881?aff=meetup)** Premium business networking for entrepreneurs, directors & investors at the iconic Institute of Directors Champagne Bar, 116 Pall Mall **What is London Connector® at the Institute of Directors?** London Connector® at the Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall, is a premium, fully hosted business networking event held inside the exclusive Champagne Bar of one of London's most prestigious and historically significant venues. The event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, company directors, CEOs, and senior professionals for high-level connections, strategic partnerships, and meaningful business conversations in an elegant, refined setting. **Where is the event held?** The event takes place at the **Champagne Bar, Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London** — a landmark venue in the heart of London's business world, historically reserved for members only. Attending London Connector® gives you rare access to this iconic space, surrounded by refined British interiors and an atmosphere of professional prestige. **Who attends London Connector® at the IoD?** London Connector® events are carefully curated to ensure high-quality conversations and valuable connections. Attendees include: * **Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders** seeking investors, collaborators, and strategic partners * **Company Directors, CEOs & Executives** exploring growth opportunities and alliances * **Investors & Advisors** scouting new ventures, talent, and partnerships * **Professionals across industries** including tech, finance, law, media, sustainability, marketing, and healthcare * **Business Owners & Consultants** expanding their client base and building trusted relationships **Why attend London Connector® at the Institute of Directors?** ✅ **Prestigious Venue Access** — Network inside the Champagne Bar at the IoD, a landmark rarely open to non-members, offering an unmatched setting for serious business networking in London. ✅ **High-Calibre Attendees** — Connect with decision-makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are actively shaping the future of business. ✅ **Limited Capacity of 60 Guests** — Intentionally small to ensure quality interactions over crowded, impersonal networking. ✅ **Fully Hosted & Structured** — Facilitated introductions and a relaxed yet professional format ensure every attendee feels included and leaves with meaningful connections. ✅ **Exclusive Pre-Event WhatsApp Group** — Begin networking before the evening starts by connecting with fellow attendees in a private group, allowing introductions, meeting arrangements, and early relationship-building. **What makes London Connector® different from other London networking events?** London Connector® prioritises quality over quantity. Unlike traditional networking events that feel rushed or overcrowded, every London Connector® event is designed to create genuine conversations and lasting professional relationships. With a curated guest list, facilitated introductions, a limited guest capacity, and access to some of London's most exclusive venues, London Connector® consistently delivers a networking experience that converts connections into real opportunities. **London Connector®'s track record includes:** * Consistently sold-out events at London's most prestigious venues * A curated guest list of entrepreneurs, investors, and senior decision-makers * A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where no attendee is left without introductions * Ongoing post-event connections supported through exclusive WhatsApp networking groups **Is this event suitable for first-time networkers?** Yes. The fully hosted and structured format means introductions are facilitated throughout the evening, making the experience comfortable and productive for both seasoned professionals and those attending their first high-level networking event in London. **How do I secure my place at London Connector® IoD?** Tickets are strictly limited to 60 guests and this event has sold out on multiple previous occasions. Early booking is strongly advised. Tickets are non-refundable, so prompt registration is recommended to avoid disappointment. **WhatsApp Networking Group** On the day of the event, confirmed attendees receive an email invitation to join the exclusive event WhatsApp group — enabling introductions, pre-event conversations, and ongoing connections before and after the evening. **Event Media Policy** Photos and videos may be captured during the event for use across London Connector®'s social media channels and promotional materials. Attendance implies agreement to this media policy. 🎟️ **Tickets are limited to 60 guests. This event has sold out before — book now to secure your place at one of London's most exclusive business networking evenings.** * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

**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/medical-connector-london-healthcare-wellness-networking-event-tickets-1990682570155?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medical-connector-london-healthcare-wellness-networking-event-tickets-1990682570155?aff=meetup)** Healthcare, wellness & longevity networking in London. Connect with professionals, founders, innovators & investors at the IoD. 🎯 **What Is Medical Connector?** Medical Connector®, part of the London Connector® event series, is a healthcare and wellness networking experience designed to bring together professionals, innovators, and organizations across the medical, wellness, and longevity sectors 🤝. Built on the relationship-led Connector model, the event focuses on meaningful conversations, strategic connections, and cross-sector collaboration through carefully curated networking experiences. The event creates an environment where healthcare leaders, founders, practitioners, and wellness professionals can exchange ideas, build trusted relationships, and explore new opportunities for collaboration 🌍 Each event encourages: * Authentic conversations 💬 * Professional connections 🔗 * Cross-sector collaboration 🌍 * Community building 🧩 Medical Connector brings together professionals, founders, innovators, investors, and individuals interested in healthcare, well-being, performance, and longevity. **👥 Who Is Medical Connector For?** Medical Connector welcomes: * Healthcare and medical professionals 🩺 * Healthcare leaders and consultants * Founders and operators in healthcare and wellness * Researchers and health innovators 🔬 * Investors and professionals in health-related sectors 💼 * Individuals passionate about well-being and longevity 🌱 The event is designed to encourage valuable conversations, new connections, and long-term professional relationships. **💡 Core Values** ## **Inspired by the London Connector® Model** Medical Connector events are guided by the following principles: * Connection 🤝 – Authentic, meaningful professional relationships * Quality ✨ – Thoughtfully selected guests, venues, and conversations * Integrity 🛡️ – Respectful dialogue and professional standards * Inclusivity 🌍 – Diverse perspectives within a professional framework All Medical Connector events consistently reflect these values. **🏛️ Event Format** * Professionally hosted networking experience * Networking-led structure with light facilitation * Informal, conversation-driven environment * Neutral, professional, and brand-appropriate venue * Thoughtfully designed guest experience focused on meaningful interactions **📅 Event Details** **Location:** Institute of Directors (IoD), London **Format:** Professional Healthcare & Wellness Networking Experience **Hosted by:** London Connector® The event will take place at the prestigious Institute of Directors (IoD), providing an elegant and professional setting for meaningful networking and relationship building. Medical Connector attendees also receive complimentary access to stay on for **Director Connector®**, expanding their networking opportunities across both events. **🌐 About London Connector®** London Connector® is a curated networking platform creating meaningful business and professional networking experiences across London. Through industry-focused and cross-sector events, London Connector® brings together founders, professionals, investors, executives, creatives, and innovators in professional environments designed to encourage genuine human connection and long-term professional value. ## **📲 Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Group** All attendees receive access to a **private WhatsApp group** on the day of the event — allowing you to connect, introduce yourself, and schedule meetings in advance. **📝 Disclaimer** Medical Connector events are intended for informational and professional networking purposes only. No medical, legal, or professional advice is provided. Attendance does not constitute endorsement of any individual, organization, or service. Participation is voluntary. Please note that photography and videography may take place during the event for internal and promotional purposes. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

**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-london-consultants-entrepreneurs-iod-tickets-1991694348411?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-london-consultants-entrepreneurs-iod-tickets-1991694348411?aff=meetup)** Business Networking London for consultants, entrepreneurs & founders. Build partnerships and grow your network at IoD London. Professional Business Networking Event \| 29 June \| IoD London\, Pall Mall Looking to grow your business, expand your network, generate referrals, and meet ambitious professionals in London? Business Networking London \| Consultants\, Entrepreneurs & Founders is a premium networking event designed to bring together consultants\, entrepreneurs\, founders\, business owners\, advisors\, executives\, and professionals who are focused on business growth\, partnerships\, and meaningful professional connections\. Whether you are building a consulting practice, growing a coaching business, launching a startup, scaling an established company, or looking to connect with high-quality professionals, this event offers an excellent opportunity to meet decision-makers, exchange ideas, and create valuable business relationships. Hosted at the prestigious IoD London in Pall Mall, this event provides a professional environment for networking, collaboration, referrals, partnerships, and business development. 🤝 Why Attend? ✔ Meet consultants, entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders in London ✔ Expand your professional network with ambitious, growth-focused professionals ✔ Generate referrals and build strategic business partnerships ✔ Connect with potential clients, collaborators, and service providers ✔ Exchange business insights, expertise, and growth strategies ✔ Discover new opportunities for business development and expansion ✔ Build meaningful relationships that extend beyond the event ✔ Network in one of London's most prestigious business venues 👥 Who Should Attend? Entrepreneurs • Founders • Startup Founders • Business Owners • Business Consultants • Management Consultants • Executive Coaches • Leadership Coaches • Business Coaches • Career Coaches • Trainers • Advisors • Mentors • Marketing Consultants • Sales Professionals • HR Professionals • Recruitment Consultants • Accountants • Legal Professionals • Agency Owners • Directors • Executives • Investors • Business Development Professionals 🌍 Topics Covered Business Growth • Entrepreneurship • Startup Growth • Business Development • Client Acquisition • Referral Marketing • Strategic Partnerships • Personal Branding • Leadership Development • Sales & Marketing • Professional Services • Consulting • Coaching • Business Strategy • Networking & Relationship Building • Innovation • Business Expansion 📍 Event Information Date: 29 June Venue: IoD London, Pall Mall Format: Professional Business Networking Event Focus: Business Growth, Referrals, Partnerships & Professional Networking Bonus networking: Attendees are welcome to stay for the broader London Connector® networking event after the meetup. 👔 Dress Code Business Attire or Smart Casual. To maintain the professional atmosphere of the event, T-shirts and trainers are not permitted for men or women. Shorts are not permitted for men. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us preserve the quality of the London Connector® experience. 🌟 About London Connector® London Connector® hosts premium networking events in London, bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, investors, consultants, executives, coaches, and professionals from diverse industries. Our events are designed to facilitate meaningful introductions, professional relationships, business partnerships, referrals, collaboration opportunities, and long-term business growth. Connect. Collaborate. Grow. 📲 Private WhatsApp Networking Group All attendees receive access to an exclusive WhatsApp networking group on the day of the event, allowing members to introduce themselves, connect before the event, and coordinate meetings with other attendees. 📸 Event Disclaimer Photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional and marketing purposes. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

Right. This one's a bit different. YOU WOULD NEED TO REGISTER AND PAY HERE https://aibeachparty.co.uk/ We haven't run our first proper meetup yet — that's coming, and it'll be free. But in the meantime, there's something happening next Monday (29th June) in London that I couldn't not share. The AI Summer Beach Party. Europe's largest AI away-day. London City Beach, just minutes from Waterloo. Full day of keynotes, workshops, demos, a hackathon, networking, and an evening party. It's a paid event — normally £120 general admission. But I've got a promo code that gets you 25% off. **Use code: AIBEACHPARTY25 at checkout.** THERE ARE TICKETS FOR JUST THE EVENING SESSION ALSO IF YOU JUST FANCY DRINKS AND NETWORKING (PRICE £25) If you're into AI — curious, building, or already deep in it — this is worth your Monday. Hundreds of people, proper speakers, hands-on sessions. The kind of day where you leave with Few contacts and a head full of ideas. Grab a ticket if you're up for it. Would love to see some familiar faces there. And watch this space — our first proper (free) Claude meetup is coming soon.

⚠️ **Date Change to Monday 29th June** ⚠️ ℹ️ **Due to strong interest, we have activated the waitlist for this meetup, to prioritise Databricks customers. Please join the waitlist and we will release a ticket to you ASAP.** We're back with a post-Data + AI Summit special, hosted by our friends at **Sigma** in the City of London. **Please note that we are asking everyone to join the waitlist upfront - we will be in touch to confirm attendance.** We'll have a talk from Simon Whiteley on all of the key announcements from Data + AI Summit, followed by a demo from Sigma, who are won Databricks BI Partner of the year for the second year and provide an analytics, AI and apps layer for business users on Databricks. They are also our hosts for the evening, and have an incredible space on the 21st floor of Broadgate Tower. **17:00 - 17:45:** Arrival & Networking **17:45 - 18:00:** Opening Remarks & Introductions **18:00 - 18:45** Key DAIS announcements - Simon Whiteley **18:45 - 19:10** Sigma Talk & Demo - Chris Goodman **19:10 - 19:20** Q&A **19:20 onwards:** Pizza, Drinks & Networking *Join us for a fantastic evening of learning and networking at the London Databricks meetup, hosted this month by Sigma,*

**GET 25% DISCOUNT OFF TICKETS TO THE *AI BEACH PARTY LONDON 2026*** **The AI Beach Party** is one of London's biggest AI gathering of the summer — billed as Europe's largest AI Away-Day! **[TICKETS MUST BE REGISTERED, BOOKED & PAID FOR IN ADVANCE](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/yfdoNb1iDUUIUye0TLBn)** **What's on:** \* **Keynotes from AI futurists and industry leaders** (including Andrew Grill) \* **Hands-on workshops** — build your own custom GPT \* **AI Hackathon** (with prizes) \* **Startup pitches**, expo, and product launches \* **Panel discussions** on ethics, content creation, and AI for SMEs \* **BBQ networking lunch** in the sun \* **Evening DJ party and networking until 9pm** Wherever you are in your AI journey, there will be something for you at this exciting event. **Early bird ticket prices are available to our members:** **[Get your special code to get 25% discount on your tickets.](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/yfdoNb1iDUUIUye0TLBn)** NOTE: This event is organised by Earth 2.0 and the AI Collective. It is also being promoted on multiple channels.

AI writes faster than ever, but is it writing *fairly*? From gendered assumptions in copy to identity blind spots in translations. AI-generated content carries the biases of the data it was trained on. As marketers, we're shipping this content at scale every day. It's time we talked about what that actually means. Join us for a special 🏳️‍🌈 Pride edition of **SaaS Marketers Connect Berlin**, hosted at DeepL Berlin HQ and sponsored by **DeepL's ERG Proud AI**. *** **What to Expect** 🎤 **Keynote by [Morana Peric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moranaperic/), Product Director - Trust and Transparency [She/Her/Hers] at DeepL** *Does Your AI Have a Bias? Auditing AI-generated content for gender & identity blind spots* Morana will walk us through real-world examples of how AI tools (including translation, copywriting, and content generation platforms) can reinforce or even amplify gender and identity bias. She'll share a practical framework for auditing your AI outputs and building more inclusive content workflows. 💬 **Q&A with Guests** Bring your questions and your war stories.This is an open conversation and all perspectives are welcome. 🥂 **Apéro & Happy Hour** Wind down with drinks and great company. The best conversations always happen after the talk. *** **Your Speaker** **[Morana Peric](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moranaperic/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moranaperic/)· Product Director, Trust & Transparency Morana is a Croatian-born Berlin-based localization and product and UX professional. She has spent the past 15 years working as a manager and leader in the tech industry, building up localization, content and UX teams and working on cool products. She loves to talk about why great user experience is the key, what good localization really means, why storytelling is the most underrated skill in business, and how businesses and individuals can apply systems thinking for growth and scale. Morana is also active in the DEI space and actively works on advancing women’s, parents’ and LGBTQI+ rights and influence. *** **🏳️‍🌈 This Event Is Proudly Sponsored by DeepL's ERG Proud AI** *** **Practical Info** 🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM (please arrive by 6:15 PM for registration at reception) 📍 WeWork / DeepL Office, 2nd Floor · Neue Schönhauser Str. 3-5, 10178 Berlin 🎟️ Spots are limited, grab yours now See you there! *[Stan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eustachybielecki/) & the SaaS Marketers Connect Berlin team*

## Welcome to Niyyah Nights - Soft Launch! A premium 3-course dinner experience for Muslim professionals 25+ focused on meaningful connection and good energy. **Venue:** Royal Mahal Norbury 1538-1540 London Road London SW16 4EU Join us for the soft launch of Niyyah Nights — a new social experience curated for ambitious, like-minded Muslim professionals aged 25+. Designed to bring together a mature crowd in a relaxed and elevated atmosphere, Niyyah Nights is all about meaningful connections, good energy, and unforgettable vibes. Whether you’re looking to network, socialise, or simply enjoy a quality evening with people who align with your values and lifestyle, this is the perfect space to connect with fellow Muslim professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs in London. Expect premium vibes, and a welcoming environment created intentionally for the 25+ community. This soft launch marks the beginning of something special — come be part of the first Niyyah Nights experience. ### Important Registration Information Due to the curated nature of Niyyah Nights, all guests are asked to complete a short registration form before invitations and payment links are issued. Please complete the form below to register your interest: (takes 2 minutes) [https://forms.gle/vP8jhijokZtNF5hx7](https://forms.gle/vP8jhijokZtNF5hx7 "https://forms.gle/vP8jhijokZtNF5hx7") Please complete the registration form accurately and honestly. Information submitted will be used solely for the administration of Niyyah Nights events and will not be sold or shared with third parties. Completing the form does not guarantee attendance. Places are limited to help maintain a balanced, welcoming and intentional atmosphere. Applications are received. Successful applicants will receive confirmation and payment details via email. Your place will be confirmed once payment is received.

In this session Richard Conway co-founder of the UK Azure Users Group will interview Alex Karim, from Microsoft UK. Alex is at the cold face of the customer journey running executive briefings and providing Microsoft solutions descriptions based on what customers are trying to do. Alex works across all sectors and verticals and gets under the skin of the problem for Microsoft's customers. In this Ask Me Anything session (within reason), Richard will interview Alex about his experience with customers, solutionising with Microsoft tools and how Microsoft are helping customers in the new world of AI. Promises to be a great session. Please respond in discussion with questions you want to ask and we'll get them on the list! BIO: Alex is a technology innovator and evangelist specialising in Mixed Reality & AI. Alex began his tech journey in Automotive & Formula 1 at McLaren, leading the first ever deployment of HoloLens 2 in the industry and various AR & VR related projects across design and engineering. This ultimately led him to Microsoft where he served as UK “Metaverse Lead” shaping go-to-market strategies across Mixed Reality, Azure IoT, and Azure Data & AI before joining the Microsoft Innovation Hub. Today, at Microsoft Alex helps customers navigate the shift to AI-native organisations - delivering design thinking & prototyping workshops for some of the world's biggest enterprises & brands. Outside of work he hosts the Masters of Innovation Podcast - where he interviews leading voices across technology and innovation. He is also an aspiring racing driver working to transition from Sim Racing to the real world.

This session is designed for **juniors**, **new graduates**, and **non-tech attendees** who want to understand how **AI** can help in building microservices. You’ll learn the best practices for building microservices from scratch, including **writing acceptance criteria** and **creating REST APIs**. We’ll 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, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to design and build microservices, all while using AI tools to optimize your workflow. 🧪 **What You’ll 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. 💡 **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. 👨‍💻 **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. 🕓 **Schedule** * 18:15 - Networking * 18:40 - Program starts * 19:20 - Q&A - networking * 19:30 - End

Hi everyone, We hope everyone's enjoying their (very) sunny summer ☀️. We'd love to invite you to the ☀️ **Summer** **Rooftop Edition**🍹 of our after-work networking event. Happening on **Tuesday 30th June**, please join us for a drink and a chat to enjoy the summer vibes! This event will be relaxed and informal, with the chance to meet and connect with other Women in Product London members. Please join us at **[The London Bridge Rooftop](https://www.londonbridgerooftop.com/)** in Colechurch House at London Bridge (nearest station), on Tuesday from **6:00pm** until around 8:00pm. Spaces are limited so please make sure you book now. As this event is not sponsored, any food or drinks you order will need to be paid for at the bar. See you soon The WIP London team x

Hi folks! Welcome to our July Cloud Native London meetup! Join us to hear from our three great speakers and network with your fellow techies over pizza and drinks, or alternatively chat and following along on Youtube or LinkedIn! 6:00 Pizza and drinks 6:30 Welcome 6:45 Hossein Kakavand, Luther Systems (Talk TBC) 7:15 Putting Open GitOps to the test (Steve Fenton, Octopus Deploy) 7:45 Break 8:00 Srivalsan Mannoor, Amazon (Talk TBC) 8:30 Wrap up See you there! Cheryl (@oicheryl) **Putting Open GitOps to the test (Steve Fenton, Octopus Deploy)** The Open GitOps principles sound plausible, but the world is full of surprising realities. Join Steve Fenton and explore the GitOps research to see whether GitOps delivers on its promises, based on an analysis of over 600 perspectives from roles like DevOps engineers, developers, platform engineers, and cloud infrastructure engineers. *Steve Fenton researches the socio-technical systems behind software delivery; how organizations, people, and technology actually work together (or don’t). At Octopus Deploy, he explores GitOps, Platform Engineering, Continuous Delivery, and compliance through a lens shaped by punk history, psychology, and the kind of genre fiction that asks uncomfortable questions about systems and society.* *He’s an eight-time Microsoft MVP (DevOps), a DORA Community Guide, a CD Foundation Governing Board member, and a contributor to the CNCF Platform Engineering Community Group. He’s written books on TypeScript, Octopus Deploy, and Web Operations Monitoring, and occasionally writes horror fiction.* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefenton/* *https://mastodon.social/@stevefenton* *https://bsky.app/profile/stevefenton.co.uk* *Check out [https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon](https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon) if you're interested in speaking or sponsoring.*

AI assistants are getting more capable. The question is how we build effective workflows around them. At DevDay London, [Lucy Joyce](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-joyce-597485166/), [Ash Shakrani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-shakrani/) and [Arun Kurian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-mathew-kurian-39b8aa5a/) will explore harness engineering through the lens of a payment integration. From requirements and design through to implementation, they’ll demonstrate why context alone isn’t enough for successful AI-assisted development. Drawing on real-world experience, they’ll show how engineering harnesses, reusable context, standards, and validation workflows help teams move beyond experimentation and build reliable, scalable AI-assisted development practices. **This session will unpack:** 🎯 Why “more context” isn’t the answer on its own 🎯 What engineering harnesses are and how they create reliable feedback loops 🎯 How standards, workflows, and validation reduce AI-generated rework and technical debt 🎯 Practical techniques teams can adopt immediately to improve AI outcomes 🗓️ **Save the Date:** 2nd July, 2026 📍 **Location:** Sahaj Software, 1 Quality Court, London, WC2A 1HR 🕕 **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (BST) The evening will feature: 🎤 **One engaging talk** with Q&A 🤝 **Plenty of time for networking** over free pizza and non-alcoholic drinks Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and share with fellow tech enthusiasts. 👉 Please click the link below to register. https://sahaj.ai/events/harness-engineering-in-practice-from-requirements-to-implementation/

GDG Cloud London is thrilled to be partnering with Skyscanner for a deep dive into the world of AI applications in Production. This meet-up is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, industry practitioners, and researchers in a dynamic and interactive setting. We are going to have some pizza and networking at the end! Don't miss out, RSVP now!AGENDA 18:00 - Doors Open & Check-ins 18:30 - Welcome & Intro 18:40 - Ellen Muller - Vectors in the Newsroom: Building Smarter Image Search at the Guardian. When a photo editor searches our image management system for "protest" at 6pm on a deadline, they can't afford to get zero results because the images were captioned "demonstration." Traditional keyword search has no way to know those mean the same thing - and for an archive with inconsistent metadata, that gap matters. This talk is about how we added semantic search to the Grid (the Guardian's open source image management system) using embeddings and vector similarity. We'll dig into how vector spaces let you encode meaning rather than just text, and the practical choices (and mistakes) involved in shipping this into a real production system. 19:15 - Bruno Ripa - Technical challenges of AI adoption in Healthcare Deploying AI in healthcare requires solving a shifting equation: balancing high-fidelity clinical utility against rigorous data sovereignty mandates and punishing infrastructure costs. This talk breaks down how our company navigates this fluid landscape daily. We will cover where we use AI in our stack, how localised data compliance continuously reshapes our engineering choices, and the concrete technical hurdles we encounter along the way. Rather than showcasing a finalised architecture, we will focus on the ongoing design decisions and trade-offs required to keep our product secure, reliable, and compliant, all while aggressively optimising compute and operational costs—proving that surviving the mutating challenges of healthcare AI is a continuous process of lean execution. 20:00 - Pizza & Networking Agenda --- Speakers Bruno Ripa - Dyad (Senior AI Engineer) Ellen Muller - The Guardian (Software Engineer) Hosted By Amanda Cavallaro, GDG Organizer I'm an Aikidoka, Developer Advocate, Software Developer, Google Developers Expert, Linkedin Learning Author and a Full Stack Web Development Specialist. Saverio Terracciano, GDG Organizer Stefano Le Pera, GDG Organizer Lorenzo Turrino, GDG Organizer Kubra Harmankaya, Android Developer --- Partner Skyscanner (https://skyscanner.net/) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-london-presents-ai-in-production-vectors-in-the-newsroom-amp-healthcare-challenges/.

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

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**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: 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/ **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

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.