AI events in Brighton.

⌖ Brighton · Runway East

Hosted by Silicon Brighton

Learning Futures Brighton brings the city’s learning, technology and design communities together at Runway East on Tuesday 22 September 2026, from 6:00–8:30pm. A cross-disciplinary meetup for Brighton Organised by Silicon Brighton, this evening meetup is designed to connect people whose work or interests sit across learning, tech and design. Its cross-disciplinary focus makes it particularly relevant for educators, learning professionals, technologists, designers and others interested in how these fields overlap. Rather than centring on a single tool or technical discipline, Learning Futures Brighton creates a shared meeting point for three communities that often influence one another. Attendees can use the evening to encounter perspectives beyond their usual professional circle, make local connections and learn more about the people contributing to Brighton’s wider technology ecosystem. The event page does not specify an experience level or list any prerequisites, so the meetup is not presented as an advanced technical session. No speakers, talk titles or workshop agenda have yet been announced. Prospective attendees should therefore check the event page for any programme updates closer to the date. Practical details - Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 - Time: 6:00pm–8:30pm - Format: In-person evening meetup - Venue: Runway East - Address: York And Elder Works, 50 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4AW - Organiser: Silicon Brighton The two-and-a-half-hour evening format offers a focused opportunity to engage with Brighton’s local learning, design and technology community without committing to a full-day conference. The central Brighton venue also places the meetup within the city’s established professional and startup landscape. Silicon Brighton runs community initiatives and meetup groups across the local technology sector. If you want to stay connected beyond this event, the organiser also maintains a Slack community. Register for Learning Futures Brighton

⌖ Brighton · The Walrus

Hosted by Silicon Brighton

Brighton CTO is an in-person meetup for technology leaders to discuss the common challenges of running a technology function, taking place in Brighton on 23 September 2026. Practical conversations for technology leaders Organised by Silicon Brighton, this three-hour evening creates space for people responsible for technology functions to compare experiences and explore the issues they encounter in their roles. Rather than centring the event on a narrowly defined technical subject, Brighton CTO focuses on the broader, shared challenge of leading and running technology within an organisation. The meetup is particularly relevant to CTOs and others with responsibility for a technology function. It should also be useful to attendees who want to hear how fellow local technology leaders approach common concerns, contribute their own perspective and build stronger connections within the Brighton technology community. What to expect The event is presented as a community meetup built around conversation. Attendees can expect: - Discussion of common challenges involved in running a technology function - Opportunities to exchange perspectives with other technology leaders - An informal evening setting rather than a full-day conference - Time to meet members of Brighton’s wider technology community No individual speakers, formal presentation topics or detailed agenda have been announced on the event page, so the emphasis is on the meetup’s central discussion theme and the experience of those taking part. Date, time and venue Brighton CTO takes place on Wednesday 23 September 2026, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. It will be held at The Walrus, 10 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD. Silicon Brighton also runs a broader community for the city’s technology sector, with meetup groups, events and an online community available through its website. This session offers a focused setting for senior technology practitioners to discuss the realities of leading a technology function with peers who understand the role. Register for Brighton CTO

⌖ Brighton · Runway East

Hosted by Brighton CTO

Brighton CTO’s September roundtable brings technology leaders together at Runway East in Brighton on 23 September 2026 to discuss shared leadership challenges. A conversation about running technology functions This month’s Brighton CTO meetup moves away from a conventional presentation format and focuses on a group roundtable. From 6:30pm to 9:30pm BST, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the common challenges involved in running a technology function alongside peers who understand the responsibilities of technical leadership. The organisers are recreating the roundtable format previously used at the Silicon Brighton Evolve Conference. Rather than centring the evening on a scheduled talk or named topic, the format is designed to make space for a wider group conversation. That makes it particularly relevant for attendees who want to compare experiences, hear how other leaders approach recurring problems and contribute questions drawn from their own work. Who it’s for The meetup is aimed at people interested in CTO responsibilities, engineering leadership, technology and organisational leadership. It should be especially useful for CTOs and others responsible for leading or helping to run a technology function. The page does not specify a required level of experience, and the discussion-led structure gives attendees the chance to participate from their own professional perspective. Topics will be shaped around the shared challenges of technology leadership rather than a fixed speaker agenda. Expect an evening built around: - Peer discussion about running a technology function - Experiences and perspectives from fellow technology leaders - Questions and challenges contributed by the group - A roundtable format previously used at the Evolve Conference Venue and hosts The event is hosted by Martyn F. and Emmanuel I. on behalf of the Brighton CTO community. For this edition, the group will meet at Runway East, York And Elder Works, 50 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4AW. Runway East is providing the venue free of charge, replacing the group’s usual meeting place at The Walrus so that a collective conversation can take place more easily.… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · Brighton Dome Corn Exchange

Hosted by Product Unleashed

design + AI 2026 brings designers, UX teams and product leaders to Brighton on 24–25 September for practical insight into AI-enabled design. Rather than focusing on hype or isolated tool demos, this two-day conference examines how artificial intelligence is changing the real work of research, prototyping, product delivery, creative exploration and leadership. More than 500 attendees are expected to explore where AI is already useful, where human judgement remains essential and how teams can apply new capabilities without sacrificing quality. What to expect The programme combines hands-on workshops, keynote talks, practical case studies, panel discussions and candid conversations. Topics will include: - How product, UX and creative teams are using AI in practice - AI-assisted design workflows, prototyping and delivery - Generative AI’s impact on research, content, strategy and creative exploration - The continuing importance of taste, critical thinking and human judgement - Leading design and product teams through changing tools and expectations - Creating useful, ethical and human-centred AI-powered products - Where designers can contribute the greatest value as AI becomes routine Contributors will include designers, founders, researchers, product leaders and AI practitioners. Announced participants come from organisations including AirOps, Big Medium, Inanimate, Superside, Intercom, Near Future and Focaldata, with further speakers and workshop leaders to be revealed. The programme is curated by Andy Budd, the design leader behind UX London and Leading Design, and organised by Product Unleashed. Two distinct conference days Thursday 24 September is dedicated to workshops and a Leadership Forum at selected venues across Brighton. Guided exercises will help participants test emerging AI design methods, investigate AI-assisted workflows and build practical confidence. The Leadership Forum offers senior design, product and CX leaders a focused setting to discuss adoption decisions, organisational change and the pressures facing their teams. Friday 25 September brings everyone together at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange for talks, case studies and keynotes, followed by a closing drinks reception. The venue is close to Brighton Station; [travel information is available from Brighton Dome](https://brightondome.org/plan-y

⌖ Brighton · PLATF9RM Brighton - Coworking, Offices & Events

Hosted by Agent Builders

Learn how to run and test a small AI language model on your own laptop using Microsoft Foundry at this practical Agent Builders session in Brighton. Hosted by Matt T. and two other organisers, the event takes place on Thursday 24 September 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm BST, at PLATF9RM Brighton – Coworking, Offices & Events, 44 North Road. The session focuses on giving you greater control over how and where your AI runs, while helping you understand the trade-offs between local and cloud-based AI. What you’ll learn Microsoft Foundry is a platform for discovering, running and experimenting with AI models. During this hands-on session, the hosts will walk through the process of running a small language model locally on your own machine rather than relying entirely on cloud infrastructure. The session is designed around practical outcomes. You can expect to: - Learn how to run AI directly on your laptop - Set up a small language model step by step - Test the model locally and see how it works on your own machine - Explore when local AI makes sense and when cloud AI may be the better option - Finish with a working local AI setup rather than only a theoretical overview Who it’s for This event will be particularly relevant to AI builders, developers and technically curious makers who want to experiment with language models beyond hosted cloud services. It should also appeal to people building AI agents who want to investigate local execution, gain more control over where their models operate, or understand the practical considerations behind choosing local versus cloud AI. The organisers have not specified a required experience level. The step-by-step format makes this a useful opportunity for anyone seeking a practical introduction to local models, while the local-versus-cloud discussion offers useful context for builders evaluating how to structure their own AI projects. Event format Rather than focusing solely on talks or demonstrations, this is a hands-on, outcome-led session scheduled over two and a half hours. Its standout goal is simple: help attendees leave with something working on their own machine. Further programme details are expected from the Agent Builders organiser page. Register for this event on Meetup

⌖ Brighton · Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hosted by Datacove

EARL 2026 brings three days of practical R, Python and AI/ML insight to Brighton, helping organisations turn advanced data capabilities into real-world impact. Running 6–8 October 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00 each day, this cross-sector international Data Intelligence conference explores how organisations are transforming decision-making, products and services through data. It takes place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront, a seafront venue near Brighton Pier and The Lanes in Brighton. What to expect EARL stands for Enterprise Applications of the R and Python Language. While the conference retains its strong roots in the R and Python communities, its 2026 programme broadens the conversation to reflect the fast-changing data intelligence landscape. Abstracts span R, Python, SQL, Rust and modern AI/ML tooling, with a consistent emphasis on practical applications and commercial impact. Across the three-day programme, attendees can expect: - Presentations demonstrating data intelligence in practice - Workshops covering relevant methods, platforms and techniques - Keynotes addressing developments across data, analytics and technology - Sessions focused on R, Python, analytics and AI/ML tooling - Dedicated opportunities to meet practitioners, technology leaders and data-driven organisations The complete agenda and speaker line-up are still to be announced, making this an early opportunity to secure a place before the detailed programme is published. Who should attend? The conference is designed for a broad professional audience, from members of the R and Python communities and hands-on data practitioners to senior data and technology leaders. It will also be relevant to organisations already applying data-driven innovation,or seeking practical examples of how advanced analytics and AI can improve decisions, services and products. Its cross-sector and international focus should make EARL particularly valuable for attendees who want to compare approaches beyond their own industry, discover how different teams are deploying modern data capabilities, and build relationships across the wider analytics community. Tickets and venue… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · AI on Tap | Brighton | Episode 9 (venue name not explicitly shown; likely a pub in Brighton)

Hosted by AI on Tap - UK

AI on Tap Brighton brings practical, jargon-free AI conversations to The Walrus on 6 October 2026, with real stories, peer learning and relaxed networking. If you want to understand how businesses are using AI without sitting through sales pitches or highly technical presentations, this monthly Brighton meetup offers a refreshingly direct alternative. Episode 9 is built around honest conversations about what is working, what is failing and which ideas attendees can apply in their own organisations. What to expect The evening opens with two or three accessible accounts from people doing real things with AI. Rather than polished theory, these stories focus on practical experiences from the frontline, including the lessons people have learned while using AI to improve areas such as operations and sales. Attendees will then choose one of two breakout groups: - Builders, for the more technically minded members of the room - Users, for people applying AI in their everyday work Each group runs a “Wins & Bins” session, sharing one approach that has delivered results and one that flopped. Highlights are brought back to the full room, giving everyone useful, road-tested insights from both perspectives. Optional Link-Ups provide five-minute, one-to-one conversations with a co-host or fellow attendee. These are designed as low-pressure introductions, with the possibility of continuing useful connections after the meetup. Once the structured sessions finish, the evening moves into informal conversation, drinks and networking. Who should attend? AI on Tap is aimed at AI-curious business leaders, managers, founders, entrepreneurs and knowledge workers. It is equally open to experienced builders and people who have never opened a terminal. No technical background is required, and first-time attendees are especially welcome. You can expect to leave with: - Candid examples of real-world AI use - Ideas you can test in your business immediately - Lessons from approaches that did not work - New contacts facing similar AI and automation questions - A clearer, more human view of AI’s business impact… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · The Walrus

Hosted by GreenSEO

GreenSEO brings sustainable SEO and AI strategy to Brighton on 7 October 2026, helping digital teams reduce emissions without losing performance or impact. Part of the BrightonSEO Fringe, this free, in-person event asks a timely question: can SEO professionals reduce the environmental footprint of the web? Across two expert-led talks, an interactive Q&A and relaxed pub networking, attendees will examine how smarter SEO practices, responsible AI workflows and sustainable digital strategies can lower website carbon emissions. Talks and speakers Kiri Nowak, AI Copy vs Human Copy Explore the hidden energy costs associated with using generative AI for content creation. The session will consider how teams can benefit from AI-powered efficiency while making more informed, sustainable choices about when and how the technology is used. Ed Chinn, Influence for Impact: Getting Sustainable AI Past the C-Suite Learn how to turn environmentally responsible AI practices into a credible business case. This talk focuses on securing support from decision-makers and winning senior-level buy-in for more sustainable approaches to AI. Jimmy Dorrell also appears in the published event line-up. Who should attend? Organised by GreenSEO, the evening is designed for SEO professionals, digital marketers and technology leaders who want to connect commercial digital performance with environmental responsibility. It should be particularly relevant to people shaping content workflows, introducing AI into their organisations, advising clients or trying to influence sustainability policy. No specific experience level is stated, so the event offers a useful meeting point for both practitioners already working on greener digital projects and those beginning to investigate the carbon impact of websites and AI. Format and practical details Expect a friendly, discussion-led two-hour programme featuring: - Two expert presentations - An interactive audience Q&A - Informal, pub-fuelled networking with fellow green web advocates… Register for this event

Sponsors: Screaming Frog · Climbing Trees

⌖ Brighton · Ironworks Studios

Hosted by Sip & Search

Learn how to grow brand visibility and revenue beyond Google at this BrightonSEO fringe event in Brighton on 8 October 2026. As Google sends fewer clicks to websites and AI-generated answers reshape discovery, relying on traditional search traffic is becoming increasingly risky. Sip & Search brings together two SEO experts for practical fireside conversations about diversifying reach, building authority and generating demand in a zero-click world. What you’ll learn The evening’s discussions will explore how brands can respond as search behaviour changes, including: - How Welltech combines digital channels to grow its apps across multiple markets - How Profound uses off-page tactics to strengthen brand presence and generate leads - How to diversify your reach as zero-click experiences change where and how audiences discover brands - Ways to connect organic visibility more closely with commercial growth The speakers are Carmen Domínguez, Organic Growth & Partnership Director at Welltech, and Josh Blyskal, Special Projects at Profound. Profound, which helps brands understand and improve how they appear across AI-generated answers, is also sponsoring the event. Fireside chats, Q&A and networking Rather than a conventional conference session, this three-hour fringe event combines expert interviews with audience Q&A and relaxed networking. It is designed for SEO and digital marketing professionals who want to understand how organic growth is evolving and exchange ideas with others facing the same challenges. Food and free drinks are included, creating an informal setting for meeting fellow practitioners before, between and after the conversations. The event takes place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursday 8 October 2026 at Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GD. Videos from previous BrightonSEO and London SEO meetups offer a preview of the Sip & Search atmosphere.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Profound · The FCDC

⌖ Brighton · Register to See Address

Hosted by South East Angels

Startup Roadshow Brighton brings early-stage founders and investors together in Brighton on 14 October 2026 for startup pitches and focused networking. Taking place from 6:00pm to 8:30pm GMT+1, this evening event is designed to connect promising founders from across Sussex with angel investors, venture capital investors, entrepreneurs and members of the wider regional startup ecosystem. The exact Brighton and Hove venue address will be shared with registered attendees. What to expect The centrepiece of the roadshow is a startup pitch competition, where selected early-stage companies will present their ideas to a judging panel of angel and VC investors. The investor judges are still to be confirmed, but the format gives founders an opportunity to put their businesses in front of people actively involved in funding and supporting early-stage technology ventures. Alongside the pitches, attendees will have time to build relevant connections across the Sussex startup community. The evening offers opportunities to: - Discover emerging startups and new business ideas - Meet founders, investors and fellow entrepreneurs - Gain visibility for an early-stage venture - Hear concise pitches assessed from an investor perspective - Develop relationships within the local funding ecosystem The event page particularly highlights founders seeking attention for their businesses and investors looking for potential opportunities in the FinTech sector. Founders who want to compete can apply to pitch at Startup Roadshow in advance. Who is behind the roadshow? The event is presented by South East Angels, an award-winning angel investor community operating one of the UK’s most active angel syndicates and currently investing more than £2 million each year into early-stage technology startups. It is hosted by Jake Fox. NatWest is also listed as an organiser. Through the NatWest Accelerator and its always-on Accelerator App community, the bank provides entrepreneurs with mentors, practical tools and access to a national network intended to help them develop the skills and confidence to scale.… Register for this event

Sponsors: NatWest

⌖ Brighton · The Walrus Pub

Hosted by Brighton CTO

Brighton CTO’s fireside chat brings technology leaders together on 20 October 2026 to discuss the challenges of running a technology function in Brighton. A candid conversation about technology leadership Running a technology function involves decisions that extend well beyond code. This evening event offers a focused setting in which CTOs and other technology leaders can compare experiences, examine common leadership challenges and hear how peers approach the realities of managing a technical organisation. Hosted by Martyn F. for the Brighton CTO community, the event takes place from 6:30pm to 9:30pm BST on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at The Walrus Pub, 10 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD. What to expect The event is presented as a fireside chat rather than a formal conference or hands-on workshop. Its central theme is the set of common challenges involved in running a technology function, with the conversation sitting at the intersection of: - Engineering leadership - Technology strategy and organisational responsibility - Chief Technology Officer roles - Leadership within technical teams and businesses No detailed agenda or guest-speaker line-up has been published, so attendees should expect a broad, discussion-led session rather than a tightly prescribed list of talks. That open format makes the evening especially relevant for people who want to explore practical leadership issues with others operating in similar roles. Who should attend? This meetup is aimed primarily at CTOs, engineering leaders and people responsible for technology functions. It may also be useful for senior technical professionals moving towards leadership responsibilities who want a clearer view of the challenges faced at organisational level. The focus is not on learning a particular programming language, AI platform or no-code tool. Instead, it is an opportunity to step back from day-to-day delivery and consider the wider responsibilities of technology leadership. The three-hour evening format provides room for a substantial conversation in an informal pub environment, making it well suited to thoughtful peer exchange within Brighton’s technology community. Places and any further event updates are managed through Meetup. Register for the Brighton CTO fireside chat.

⌖ Brighton

Hosted by AI in Media Institute

FLIRT 2026 brings a practical blueprint for responsible, AI-native organisations to Brighton on 2–3 November, spanning media, marketing and operations. Taking over West Street and satellite venues across Brighton, this two-day, in-person festival-conference examines how organisations can implement AI in the real world,not simply discuss its potential. The programme explores how to operationalise AI across teams, prepare people for changing roles and workflows, and build systems that can last. Organised by the AI in Media Institute, FLIRT expands on the sold-out 2025 AIMI Conference, which brought together 600 attendees and 40 speakers across two stages. Its 2026 edition widens the focus beyond creative AI to cover the complete structure of an AI-native organisation: culture, creativity, infrastructure, governance, talent and execution. What to expect FLIRT combines conference content with practical exploration and city-wide experiences: - The Main Stage hosts keynotes, major ideas and perspectives intended to shape the industry agenda. - The Future Stage tackles the workforce conversation, including what is changing, what is breaking and how organisations are responding. - The Startup Village presents early-stage AI companies through live pitches, investor access and direct industry exposure. - Specialist satellite zones feature live demonstrations of frontier technology, including robotics and real-time generative AI. - Hands-on workshops, immersive experiences and debates create space to test ideas rather than passively consume them. - Flirt After-hours extends the programme into Brighton and makes networking and conversation part of the wider festival experience. Who should attend? The event is designed for anyone whose work is being reshaped by AI. That includes founders, CEOs, CMOs, brand and agency leaders, creative directors, producers, publishers, journalists, broadcasters, musicians, artists, content creators and game developers. Product leaders, engineers, XR builders, startup founders and CTOs will be represented alongside operations, finance, legal, IP, risk, governance, HR, People and L&D professionals.… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · Brighton Dome

UX Brighton 2026 is a one-day conference on emerging UX methods, taking place at Brighton Dome in Brighton on Friday 6 November 2026. The fundamentals remain familiar,understand what people need, design solutions, test them and build them,but the methods available to UX teams are rapidly multiplying. This conference is designed to help attendees separate genuinely useful developments from noise, understand which techniques translate effectively into UX practice and identify established approaches that new technology has finally made practical. What to expect The programme brings together practitioners working at the edges of UX research, design and product development. Rather than focusing on novelty for its own sake, the day will explore what is actually working across new research techniques, design tools, testing methods and ways of working. Confirmed speakers include: - Vivek Gopinath, Lead User Researcher at IBM, whose mixed-method practice spans qualitative and quantitative research, machine learning, heuristic analysis, eye tracking, behavioural studies, cognitive psychology and predictive UX. His work examines how AI-driven personalisation can anticipate user needs while maintaining a deep, empathetic understanding of behaviour. - Prama Ayalasomayajula, a research leader at HubSpot with experience in service design, small-business products, Zalando sellers and Meta Shops. Her work investigates why discovery breaks down, how scalable UX processes hold together and what service blueprints can reveal beyond standalone insights. - Chiara Scarabotti, UX Lead at Springer Nature, specialising in complex publishing flows and multi-persona journeys. She focuses on problem framing, information architecture and turning messy systems into transparent, actionable practices for cross-disciplinary teams. - Kathy Neuss, Head of Research at Mercator Digital, with more than 25 years of experience across government, corporate and agency settings. She combines qualitative depth with quantitative rigour and has influenced major HMRC services through research, behavioural groupings, mental models and journey mapping. - Max Borodin, Senior Product Manager at Simple, who explores behavioural design, gamification, conversational coaching and AI in products intended to support long-term behaviour change. He also experiments with using AI to accelerate… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · Platf9rm

Hosted by Silicon Brighton

Build your data intelligence knowledge and meet Brighton’s R, Python and Shiny community at this friendly evening of talks, practical learning and networking. Taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm GMT, the Brighton Data Intelligence Network meetup brings data professionals, technologists and curious newcomers together at Platf9rm Brighton in Brighton. It is designed as an inclusive space to exchange ideas, share real-world experiences and form useful connections across the local data community. What to expect The event is hosted by Datacove, a Brighton-based team of award-winning R, Python and Shiny experts. Each meetup combines community networking with inspiring talks, hands-on sessions and open knowledge sharing. The specific talk programme for this November edition is still to be confirmed, but attendees can expect fresh perspectives, lively discussion and practical ideas to take back to their own projects or workplace. The evening is suitable for all experience levels. People taking their first steps into data intelligence can meet experienced practitioners and discover new approaches, while established data professionals can compare methods, discuss challenges and expand their local network. The emphasis is on accessible conversation rather than a narrowly defined technical level. The planned format is: - 6:00pm: Arrival, drinks, nibbles and informal networking - 6:30–6:45pm: Talks and organised content begin - 8:00pm: Main event concludes - Afterwards: Conversation continues at a local pub A wider data community This meetup is part of a programme of six Brighton events held throughout the year. The network is anchored by the annual EARL Data Intelligence Conference, its flagship gathering held in Brighton each October. The series is supported by Silicon Brighton, Barclays Eagle Labs and Platf9rm Brighton.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Silicon Brighton · Barclays Eagle Labs +1

⌖ Brighton · Plat9rm Brighton (venue to be confirmed)

Hosted by Brighton Data Intelligence Network

A free data and enterprise AI meetup in Brighton on 12 November 2026, with a practitioner talk, networking and refreshments. From AI prototype to production BrightonPy & Brighton R brings together data professionals, developers and curious newcomers to exchange practical knowledge and build relationships across the local data community. This edition’s featured speaker is Jeff Magloire of BridgeLytic Capital, presenting “What Enterprise AI Product Teams Learn After the Demo.” The talk tackles the difficult stage that begins once an enterprise AI prototype works. Rather than offering broad predictions about AI, Jeff will use concrete product examples to explore the decisions teams face when turning a promising demo into a dependable part of everyday work. Topics include choosing suitable use cases, deciding what evidence is sufficient, placing human review, designing access and governance, evaluating results and measuring whether users genuinely change their workflows. Attendees will leave with: - A checklist for moving an AI prototype towards production - A method for balancing quality, risk and speed - An adoption scorecard focused on changed work rather than novelty Who should attend? The session is designed for a practitioner audience and is relevant to AI product teams, data scientists, Python and R users, analysts, technical leaders and anyone involved in deploying data products. The wider meetup welcomes all experience levels, from people taking their first steps in data to seasoned experts looking to compare approaches and learn from peers. This event forms part of the Brighton Data Intelligence Network, a programme of six Brighton meetups each year anchored by the annual EARL Data Intelligence Conference. It is hosted by Datacove, a Brighton-based team specialising in R, Python and Shiny, and supported by Silicon Brighton, Barclays Eagle Labs and Platf9rm Brighton. Format and practical details… Register for this event

Sponsors: Silicon Brighton · Barclays Eagle Labs +1

⌖ Brighton · The Walrus Pub

Hosted by Brighton CTO

Brighton CTO’s November Meetup brings technology leaders together at The Walrus Pub in Brighton on 18 November 2026 to discuss running a tech function. This in-person evening offers a useful forum for people responsible for technology teams and strategy to compare experiences, raise current challenges and learn how peers approach the realities of technology leadership. Organised by Brighton CTO and hosted by Martyn F., the meetup runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm GMT. What to expect The central theme is deliberately practical: the common challenges involved in running a technology function. Rather than focusing on a particular product, framework or technical discipline, the event creates space for an open conversation about technology leadership. Attendees can bring the issues they are currently navigating, hear perspectives from others in comparable roles and contribute lessons from their own organisations. The meetup format is suited to peer discussion and professional connection. There is no published line-up of formal speakers or fixed session topics, so expect the conversation to be shaped by the technology leaders in the room. That makes this especially relevant if you value candid, experience-led discussion over a presentation-heavy programme. You may find the evening useful if you are: - A CTO or senior technology leader responsible for a technology function - Working in engineering leadership and looking to exchange practical experience - Moving towards a senior leadership role and seeking insight into its challenges - Interested in meeting other members of the local technology community Venue and timings The meetup takes place on Wednesday 18 November 2026, from 6:30pm until 9:30pm GMT, at The Walrus Pub, 10 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD. The pub setting supports an informal, conversational evening where participants can discuss leadership challenges face to face. With three hours scheduled, there should be time to explore different viewpoints and build useful connections with peers who understand the demands of leading technology. If you run, lead or help shape a technology function and want a grounded conversation with others facing similar responsibilities, this Brighton CTO meetup provides a focused local setting for that exchange.… Register for this event