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⌖ 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 · 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