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☕ Mums Coffee Morning \| Hito Coffee Community 💛 Join us for a relaxed and welcoming coffee morning for mums and mums-to-be from 10am–12pm at Hito Coffee, South Bank. This is a space to connect, chat, meet new mums, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere together. Whether you’re local to the area or simply looking to meet other mums, everyone is welcome ✨ Little ones are welcome too, with space for children to play while mums enjoy coffee, cake, and meaningful conversations. 🌍 What to expect • Meet new mums & mums-to-be • Relaxed social atmosphere • Coffee, cake & conversation • Child-friendly environment • Community & connection 📍 Hito Coffee Inside Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club South Bank, London Free event — just come along and enjoy the morning ☕

**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:** **[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987816092443?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987816092443?aff=oddtdtcreator)** TechConnect invites you to an exclusive evening where tech startups, seasoned investors, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs come together. This event is designed purely for networking, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, innovative startups, and potential investors in a relaxed, informal setting. **Why Attend?** * **Pure Networking:** Immerse yourself in a buzzing atmosphere where the sole agenda is to network. Engage in one-on-one conversations, explore synergies, and build lasting professional relationships within the tech community. * **Diverse Attendees:** Meet a wide array of participants from across the tech industry, from emerging startup founders to influential tech investors. This diversity creates a rich soil for cross-pollination of ideas and potential collaborations. * **Ideal Setting:** Held at a venue conducive to open exchanges and informal interactions, TechConnect provides the perfect backdrop to expand your network and gain industry insights through organic conversations. Join us at TechConnect for an evening of exclusive networking tailored to the tech community's vibrant spirit. Expand your professional network, uncover new opportunities, and enjoy engaging discussions with peers and potential partners.

​​*A 'Humans in the Loop' community event with Elastic, Uptime Labs & PagerDuty in collaboration with OOPS!* ​​We’re taking over the Greenwich Design District for an evening dedicated to the unsung heroes of the stack: **The Humans in the Loop.** AI adoption offers a range of benefits, but while our systems get more complex, the role of the human in incident response has never been more critical. ​Come trade your real-time operations stories, share your best 'oops' moments, and learn how to keep the 'human' in your high-availability architecture. 📅 **Date and Time:** Monday, June 1, from 6:00-9:00 PM The event starts at 6pm, but there will be space to hang out if you arrive a little earlier. 📍 **Location:** Design District Address: 19 Soames Walk, London SE10 0AX, UK **📌 Arrival instructions:** Once you arrive, please head to the reception of Building D1, where there'll be someone waiting to greet you for OOPS (which will take place in the Forum Room, 2nd floor). ​​**What to expect:** * ​​🎤 **Lightning Keynotes** \- short\, sharp and stimulating\, local experts share their takes\. * ​​🍻 **Sip & Savour:** Delicious pizza and refreshing drinks to fuel the conversation. * ​​🤝 **The OOPs Group:** Connect with the outage ops + incident response community, because misery loves company, but resilience loves a party. ​🧠 **Talks** **Many Humans in Many Loops** by **Carly Richmond**, Developer Advocate Lead (Elastic) *Human in the Loop, or HITL, provides us the ability to validate AI output using friendly and knowledgeable humans. But is that the only human loop in AI incident management systems? Join Carly as she covers other human loops, including reinforcement learning with feedback and context engineering, and how loops with a low threshold encourage alert fatigue.* **Incident Response Reimagined: Accelerating Resolution with AI Agents** by **Daniel Afonso**, Senior Developer Advocate (PagerDuty) *Learn how PagerDuty is leveraging Agentic AI to transform the incident lifecycle from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention.* *Daniel demonstrates how new tools like the SRE Agent and Scribe Agent assist engineers during high-pressure outages by autonomously triaging alerts, querying logs in tools like Grafana, and transcribing context directly into incident channels.* *Beyond immediate response, this demo highlights a "shift left" strategy using the new PagerDuty MCP server and Claude Code plugin, which allows developers to assess the risk of code changes against historical incident data before deployment, ultimately aiming to reduce the frequency of on-call.* ✍️ ​​**RSVP now before we reach capacity**

**For our next London meet-up on the 1st of June we have teamed up with CAAT (Campaign Against Arms Trade).** Join us to discuss the role of Big Tech companies in the military-industrial complex, Palantir, and how technologies that we use every day are being deployed in wars and genocides. We will be also talking about what Tech alternatives exist, how we can move away from these Big Tech companies, and how we can fight back for our digital independence. **Sign up here:** [https://supporters.openrightsgroup.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=14](https://supporters.openrightsgroup.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=14)

**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THE EVENT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE. [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987816092443?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987816092443?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Welcome to Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Xmas Networking Event in London, the ultimate networking event designed exclusively for IT and Technology professionals. Prepare to expand your professional network, exchange knowledge, and forge valuable connections with like-minded individuals at the forefront of the digital age. Event Overview: Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Xmas Networking Event in London is a premier networking event that provides a unique platform for IT and Technology professionals to come together, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you are an experienced industry expert or an aspiring tech enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into the latest trends, and explore potential career advancements. **Who should attend?** IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for: * **Startup Founders**: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding. * **Investors & VCs**: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in. * **Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts**: Exploring emerging trends and sharing breakthrough ideas. * **Software Developers & Engineers**: Building innovative solutions or seeking collaboration in new projects. * **Cybersecurity Specialists**: Interested in protecting tech innovations and networking with startups. * **Data Scientists & Analysts**: Exploring data-driven technologies and connecting with tech leaders. * **IT Managers & Team Leads**: Looking to scale their teams, streamline operations, or discover new tools. * **Cloud Computing Experts**: Engaging with startups utilizing cloud infrastructure for growth. * **AI & Machine Learning Professionals**: Exploring the latest AI trends and networking with innovators. * **Industry Professionals**: From tech, finance, or legal sectors offering expertise in scaling businesses. * **Business Developers**: Focused on partnerships, collaborations, or market expansion. * **Mentors & Advisors**: Offering guidance on business strategy, scaling, or product development. **Why attend:** Networking: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet IT professionals from diverse backgrounds, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more. 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. Career: For job seekers, the event offers an exclusive opportunity to meet top tech companies actively recruiting talent, opening doors to exciting career prospects. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant community of IT and Technology professionals. 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. 8pm - 1 minute Elevator pitch 8:30 pm - Networking 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.ukTicket 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!

The Data Science Speakers Club is a Toastmasters International club enabling the current and next generation of Data Scientists to improve their Public Speaking Skills. This is a HYBRID Meeting! So join us Online via ZOOM or In-Person. Joining the Data Science Speakers Club means joining a supportive environment to build your confidence in public speaking and to practice speaking in front of an audience. You will also gain the opportunity to receive feedback on your speeches in a friendly environment, including what you have done well and guidance on the areas you can improve upon. We also run a mentorship program where an experienced mentor supports you on your public speaking journey. Meeting Theme: **TBC** Tentative Schedule: 18:30 - President's welcome 18:40 - Prepared Speeches (3 prepared speeches with evaluation) 19:25 - Guest introduction 19:30 - Break 19:40 - Table Topic 20:30 - Wrap up, awards, announcements End of Meeting The theme is to do with exploring various aspects of power, including how it is distributed, challenged, and transformed in different contexts. In the first part, there will be speeches. In the second half, we will have impromptu speeches preparation in groups called Table topics where guests can participate. We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month from 6:30 pm online. Each meeting is a mixture of prepared speeches by our members, speaking roles, and impromptu speaking challenges by members and guests. Our meetings are free to attend and you only have to speak if you want to. For in-person attendance, snacks will be provided. Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Mathematical and Logical Thinkers aiming to focus on their communication and leadership development are always welcome to attend our meetings, to increase their self-confidence, become better speakers, and become better leaders. TEAMS LINK: [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/357036976990605?p=hMnMJVrBTzHPAjVaTt](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/357036976990605?p%3DhMnMJVrBTzHPAjVaTt&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0eY1i8CI6vwSp1vRUX8zSZ) FACEBOOK: [https://www.facebook.com/datasciencespk/](https://www.facebook.com/datasciencespk/) LINKEDIN: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-speakers-club](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-speakers-club) TWITTER: [https://twitter.com/datasciencespk](https://twitter.com/datasciencespk) INSTAGRAM: [https://www.instagram.com/datasciencespk/](https://www.instagram.com/datasciencespk/)

**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:** **[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987603568779?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startups-connect-find-your-co-founders-business-partners-tickets-1987603568779?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Join us for the **Tech Startup Founders Networking Event**, an exclusive opportunity designed to connect tech founders with potential co-founders and strategic partners. This event is ideal for startup founders seeking to expand their teams, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and build partnerships that can accelerate their ventures. **Event Highlights:** **Co-Founder Matchmaking:** Find potential co-founders with complementary skills and shared visions to help take your startup to the next level. **Partner Connections:** Meet strategic partners in areas like tech development, marketing, finance, and operations who can help accelerate your startup’s growth. **Collaborative Networking:** Engage with like-minded founders and professionals in a relaxed, supportive setting designed to foster meaningful connections. **Expert Insights:** Gain valuable advice and guidance from fellow founders who are navigating or have successfully navigated the startup journey. **Collaborative Growth Opportunities:** Discover new collaboration opportunities that can address challenges and fuel your business’s expansion. **Who Should Attend?** * **Startup Founders:** If you’re looking for a co-founder or seeking to build partnerships, this event is for you. It’s the perfect chance to meet skilled professionals and like-minded entrepreneurs. * **Aspiring Co-Founders:** Entrepreneurs or professionals eager to join a startup and apply their skills as co-founders can connect with visionary founders seeking collaborators. * **Strategic Partners:** Business professionals offering services in tech development, marketing, operations, or finance who want to collaborate with innovative startups. * **Investors and Advisors:** Individuals interested in supporting startups at the early growth stage can meet potential partners and explore opportunities for involvement. **Why Attend?** **Build Your Dream Team:** Find the perfect co-founder or strategic partner with the skills and experience needed to scale your startup. **Expand Your Network:** Grow your connections within the tech startup ecosystem, creating opportunities for collaboration, investment, and shared resources. **Access Growth Opportunities:** By networking with fellow founders and partners, you can uncover new ideas, solutions, and support that can help you overcome obstacles and accelerate your business growth. **Gain Insight from Peers:** Learn from the experiences of other founders who have faced similar challenges, gaining valuable knowledge and inspiration for your own journey. This event provides a unique platform for founders and professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Don’t miss the chance to build the relationships that will help shape your startup’s future! How our event works: You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. 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 Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk Please Note: **Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door.**

**The London Network: Exclusive Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals Networking Event** Join **The London Network** for a dynamic and exclusive event designed for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and professionals who are shaping the future of technology. This is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. 📍 **Location**: Keepers Bar at Novotel London Tower Bridge, 10 Pepys St, EC3N 2NR. A contemporary venue offering a relaxed atmosphere with modern decor, perfect for networking and vibrant conversations. 👔 **Dress Code**: Business smart casual. [https://vimeo.com/1019178155](https://vimeo.com/1019178155) ### **Why Choose The London Network?** At **The London Network**, we focus on fostering **authentic connections** that spark innovation and collaboration. Unlike other events that push sales or services, we provide a space where tech entrepreneurs and professionals can meet, share insights, and explore opportunities to grow—without the distraction of pitches or forced introductions. * **Exclusivity & Intimate Setting**: Limited to **25 attendees**, ensuring every conversation is impactful and genuine. * **No 1-Minute Presentations**: We believe the best networking happens naturally. Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, our event is designed to be comfortable and welcoming, with no public speaking required. [https://vimeo.com/1019182794](https://vimeo.com/1019182794) ### Who Should Attend? The **London Network** welcomes professionals from diverse industries who are eager to advance their careers, build their networks, and stay ahead in their fields. This event is ideal for: * **Startup Founders**: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding. * **Investors & VCs**: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in. * **Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts**: Exploring emerging trends and sharing breakthrough ideas. * **Software Developers & Engineers**: Building innovative solutions or seeking collaboration in new projects. * **Cybersecurity Specialists**: Interested in protecting tech innovations and networking with startups. * **Data Scientists & Analysts**: Exploring data-driven technologies and connecting with tech leaders. * **IT Managers & Team Leads**: Looking to scale their teams, streamline operations, or discover new tools. * **Cloud Computing Experts**: Engaging with startups utilizing cloud infrastructure for growth. * **AI & Machine Learning Professionals**: Exploring the latest AI trends and networking with innovators. * **Industry Professionals**: From tech, finance, or legal sectors offering expertise in scaling businesses. * **Business Developers**: Focused on partnerships, collaborations, or market expansion. * **Mentors & Advisors**: Offering guidance on business strategy, scaling, or product development. #### **Why Attend Our Event?** * **Genuine Connections**: At **The London Network**, we focus on **real relationships**—no sales, no pressure—just pure, professional networking. * **A Community of Innovators**: With **London’s leading network** of tech professionals and entrepreneurs, you’ll be surrounded by people who are as passionate about innovation as you are. * **An Unmatched Experience**: We keep our events exclusive and focused, ensuring you walk away with valuable connections that can propel your career or business forward. **Limited to 25 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/"). **Note**: Proof of ID required for alcoholic beverages. 18+ only. **Refund Policy**: Refunds are available if requested at least 3 days before the event. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your business network in a relaxed, engaging setting! **Sign up now** and start building connections that last.

**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:** **[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985148707222?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985148707222?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Join us for an exclusive evening dedicated to the Fintech community in the heart of London! The Fintech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event is the premier gathering for innovators, investors, and industry experts looking to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of financial technology. **Event Highlights:** * **Networking Opportunities:** Engage with leading fintech startups, influential investors, and seasoned professionals. Share insights, explore potential collaborations, and expand your professional network in a dynamic and welcoming environment. * **Interactive Networking:** Participate in structured networking activities designed to facilitate meaningful connections and discussions. Exchange ideas, business cards, and forge new partnerships in a relaxed setting. * **Casual Mixing:** Enjoy a casual atmosphere where you can mingle freely, engage in spontaneous discussions, and build relationships with fellow attendees over drinks and light refreshments. **Who Should Attend:** * Fintech Entrepreneurs & Startups * Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors * Financial Services Professionals * Technology Innovators & Developers * Legal & Regulatory Experts * Academics & Researchers **Why Attend:** * **Build Connections:** Meet potential partners, clients, and investors. * **Gain Insights:** Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry trends and insights through direct conversations. * **Showcase Your Startup:** Present your ideas to an audience of potential investors and collaborators in an informal setting. * **Relaxed Environment:** Enjoy a casual, open environment that encourages free-flowing discussions and networking. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of London's vibrant fintech ecosystem. Register now to secure your spot and take the next step in your fintech journey!

Hi folks! Welcome to our June Cloud Native London meetup! Join us to hear from our two fantastic 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 Universal Mesh: Connect and Secure Everything (Mark Boddington, HAProxy Technologies) 7:15 Building Abstractions That Matter: A Developer Platform on Kubernetes (Chaamini Mangaleswaran, WSO2) 7:45 Wrap up See you there! Cheryl (@oicheryl) **Universal Mesh: Connect and Secure Everything (Mark Boddington, HAProxy Technologies)** Managing connectivity across diverse business units, clouds, locations, and partners is a complex challenge for large organizations. Traditional solutions like VPNs and firewalls provide network-level connectivity, while Service Mesh offers application-aware traffic management for cloud-native environments – but there’s a huge difference in how these connectivity models are managed, secured, and observed. Universal Mesh bridges this gap with a unified interconnectivity model – delivering the benefits of Service Mesh in a resource-efficient model that works across your entire infrastructure. Universal Mesh brings together North-South and East-West communication in a consistent pattern to connect every cloud, app, and service. Join us to discover how Universal Mesh simplifies connectivity management, unifies security and governance, and provides consistent control over traffic flows—regardless of where your applications run or how they’re built. **Building Abstractions That Matter: A Developer Platform on Kubernetes (Chaamini Mangaleswaran, WSO2)** Kubernetes provides powerful building blocks, but turning those blocks into a usable developer platform is hard. Many platform teams end up assembling CI pipelines, deployment tools, portals, and monitoring systems, only to pass the resulting complexity on to developers.In this talk, I’ll share the thinking behind OpenChoreo, an open-source, modular platform designed to sit on top of Kubernetes and make it easier for developers to build and run software without needing to understand everything underneath. The key idea is simple: introduce the right abstractions, so developers can focus on shipping features while platform teams retain control and consistency.In this talk we will discuss practical examples of what to hide, what to expose, and how to avoid turning Kubernetes itself into a developer-facing interface. If you’re building or struggling with an internal developer platform, this talk is for you. *Check out [https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon](https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon) if you're interested in speaking or sponsoring.*

🍻 Tech Startups in the Pub – Now Twice a Month! 🚀 We’re levelling up! After 3 years of packed evenings in Shoreditch, we’re adding a second monthly event, this time midweek in Oxford Street. That means two chances every month to meet founders, techies, and startup people over drinks. 🎉 👉 What’s New * A **fresh central-London venue**: Simmons Bar, Oxford Street * A new day: **1st Wednesday** of the month * Find one of the hosts to **grab a wristband**, it makes it easy to spot who’s part of the meetup (and not a random party). 😉 👉 What Stays the Same * No agenda, no panels, just relaxed networking with like-minded people. * Friendly hosts (look for Oliver, Pedro, Rob, or Rob) ready to introduce you. * A mix of founders, builders, operators, and curious newcomers. * Drinks, chats, and maybe some new friends. 📍 Where: Simmons Bar \| Oxford Street\, 203 Wardour St\, London W1F 8ZH 🕕 When: From 6 PM, 1st Wednesday of every month House Rules * No hard selling or heavy pitching, this is a chill after-work meetup. * Not drinking? Totally fine, come for the people, stay for the conversation. So grab a drink, throw on your wristband, and come swap stories from the trenches. See you there! 🍻

**Looking for a business networking event in London with a focus on web3, blockchain and decentralised systems?** Join us in **Covent Garden** for a quality business networking hosted by digital business card startup GMax Card, **What to Expect** * **Connect with Web3 founders, blockchain professionals, startup builders**, and business decision-makers in a relaxed, yet purposeful setting. * **Build valuable business relationships, exchange ideas, spot emerging trends,** and uncover new opportunities across Web3, blockchain, and decentralised systems. * **A lightly structured event** \- not a formal conference\, nor a random pub mingle\. * An **atmosphere that feels high-quality yet relaxed**, with space for real business conversations. * Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions**. **Who You'll Meet** * Web3 founders and startup operators * Blockchain professionals and builders working across decentralised systems * Business owners and decision makers exploring Web3 opportunities * B2B companies, service providers, and businesses building partnerships in the Web3 ecosystem * Investors and professionals interested in blockchain, crypto, digital assets, and emerging technologies * Business professionals visiting London for business and commercial connections **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival 19:00 - Short introductions 19:30 - Open networking 21:30 - Close Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions.** **Venue - Sycamore Bar at Middle Eight Hotel** A stylish, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in central London. Located in the Covent Garden/Holborn area, just a short walk from Holborn, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations, it offers a relaxed and refined setting for business networking. **Entry & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP: Event access only * Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (ask host to claim; not distributed automatically) **Dress Code** Business / smart casual **Hosted by:** [GMax Card - a digital business card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) platform designed for modern networking and professional connections beyond LinkedIn. Share **all** your contact details through one simple link. **Important Info** * 18+ (ID may be required) * Photos/video by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](http://www.cineeye.co.uk/) (inform us if you prefer not to appear) * Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage. **Limited spots - register early!** Join our [WA Business Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.

Hey hey London folks 👋 We’re excited to kick off a new chapter for our London meetup community! React Advanced London is evolving into Web Engineering London — expanding beyond React to cover the broader world of modern web engineering, from frontend architecture and full-stack systems to AI-powered developer workflows. Join us on **June 3** for the first edition of the new series 🚀 **📍Location:** 20 Farringdon Road EC1M 3HE, Clerkenwell. **🗣 Call for Proposals** Have an idea or story to share? Submit your talk proposal through our [CFP form](https://forms.gle/rCiQ8Y4jajiC8AHMA) and take the stage at one of our upcoming meetups! **🤝 Organized by** This event made possible thanks to the support from [AI Coding Summit](https://aicodingsummit.com/) and [React Advanced London](https://reactadvanced.com/) organizers – [GitNation](https://portal.gitnation.org/). **🤝 Sponsored by** Huge thanks to our friends [Depop](https://www.depop.com/)! Depop is a circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable, affordable secondhand fashion. Since Depop was founded in 2011, our community of 43M registered users has helped popularise preloved fashion and drive forward resale culture, globally. Explore open opportunities here: [https://depopcareers.com/](https://depopcareers.com/) **🤝 Want to support our community?** We’re looking for venue partners and sponsors for future meetups. Let’s discuss collaboration — [contact us!](https://forms.gle/zWYxsanfbhV64dEr5) **🕑 Event Schedule** 18:00 - Doors open - snacks, beer, socialization 18:30 - Opening notes **18:40 - Combating On-Platform Phishing at Scale -** [James McGill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgill-0a997038/) **19:05 - Your Agent Is an Infinite Canvas -** [RL Nabors](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nearestnabors/) 19:30 - Breaks **19.45 - Building Confidence at the Boundaries: An Outside In Testing Strategy - [Eduardo Aparicio Cardenes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eacardenes/)** **20:10 - Networking, Open Mic Lightning Talks** Mingle until 21:00 pm — **👍 Code of Conduct** By registering for this event you agree to comply with our [CoC](https://gitnation.com/coc) **📩 Contact** [events@gitnation.org](mailto:events@gitnation.org) [https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced](https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced) [http://youtube.com/ReactConferences](http://youtube.com/ReactConferences) [https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org](https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org)

Hello and welcome to our special joint meetup between **Cloud Platform Engineering London**, **Cloud Platform Engineering Leaders**, **Data & AI Leaders**, **AWS AI UG**, **Azure AI UG**, and **GCP London**. This crossover event brings together platform engineers, cloud architects, data and AI leaders, SREs, engineering managers, technology executives, and practitioners exploring how AI is reshaping modern cloud platforms, developer workflows, business transformation, and enterprise engineering. This is a special **Community Stack ecosystem event**, bringing together several of our cloud, platform, and data-focused communities for an evening of practical talks, senior technical discussion, and cross-community networking. A huge thank you to **[Arrows](https://www.arrowsgroup.com/)** for hosting and sponsoring this event, and for supporting the growth of the cloud, platform engineering, data, and AI community in London. Speakers and sessions: **Get a High Return-on-Investment from AI Business Transformation** **Nora Balla, Founder and AI Business Transformation Lead, Add Velocity** Nora Balla is the founder of Add Velocity, an AI-native business transformation and implementation consultancy. Nora has gained extensive experience across investment products, business transformation, finance operations, and regulated asset and wealth management environments. Previously a freelancer, she now operates in a collaborative delivery model, helping organisations scale AI and automation solutions in complex business settings. Her experience includes finance transformation at Harley-Davidson, reporting process improvements in commercial real estate funds, and supporting the Aladdin implementation at Royal London Asset Management. In this session, Nora will explore how organisations can achieve a stronger return on investment from AI business transformation. The talk will cover the opportunities and high-value use cases, the real risks organisations need to manage, the skills required for the agentic era, how to define and measure success, and practical tips for improving efficiency when working with AI systems. **Agents in the Fastlane** **Ryan Cormack, Principal Engineer, Motorway** **Luke Marrai, Engineering Manager, Motorway** Motorway has used traditional AI and machine learning for years to enhance and improve its systems. But how can those years of learning be applied to build the next generation of agentic systems for users? In this session, Ryan Cormack and Luke Marrai from Motorway will explore how they are enhancing the functionality of Motorway’s platform to provide more accurate search results for dealers looking to acquire stock through the online marketplace. The talk will cover how Motorway is using **AWS AgentCore** to run its agentic systems, and how evals are being used to ensure the system performs as expected. Ryan Cormack is a Principal Engineer at Motorway, the UK’s leading used car marketplace, where he leads technical strategy and drives AI-powered transformation across the engineering organisation. With over 14 years of experience building and scaling systems on AWS, Ryan specialises in turning architectural best practices into practical engineering outcomes, from cloud modernisation programmes to the adoption of agentic workflows and AI-native developer tooling. Luke Marrai is an Engineering Manager at Motorway, supporting engineering delivery and helping teams build effective, scalable technology for one of the UK’s leading automotive technology platforms. Agenda: **18:00** — Arrival, refreshments and networking **18:30** — Welcome and introduction **18:35** — Get a High Return-on-Investment from AI Business Transformation — Nora Balla **19:00** — Break and networking **19:20** — Agents in the Fastlane — Ryan Cormack and Luke Marrai **20:00** — Networking **20:45** — Close **Join us on June 11th:** We are also hosting the **Cloud Native & Open Source AI Conference** on **June 11th in London**, bringing together a fantastic line-up of speakers across AI, cloud-native, open-source, platform engineering, leadership, and modern infrastructure. You can view the full speaker line-up and event details **[here](https://www.communitystack.io/conferences/cloud-native-london)** **About the communities:** This event is jointly hosted across **Cloud Platform Engineering London**, **Cloud Platform Engineering Leaders**, **Data & AI Leaders**, **AWS AI UG**, **Azure AI UG**, and **GCP London**. Together, these communities form part of the **[Community Stack ecosystem](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)**, bringing together technical practitioners, leaders, partners, and organisations across cloud, platform engineering, data, AI, and open technology. We are always keen to hear from speakers, hosts, sponsors, and community partners. If you would like to speak, sponsor, or host a future event, please reach out to **[Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)** via LinkedIn. This event follows the **[Community Stack Code of Conduct](https://www.communitystack.io/code-of-conduct)** and **[Privacy Policy](https://www.communitystack.io/privacy-policy)**, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **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

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/