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Hosted by The Principal Dev

A virtual conference from The Principal Dev taking place on 14 October 2026, focused on the provocative theme “The $100K Hiding in Your Payroll.” The event is organised by The Principal Dev, which describes itself as a tech leads masterclass. It may be particularly relevant to engineering leaders, tech leads and others responsible for technical teams and payroll budgets. The published listing does not currently include a start time, timezone, speaker line-up, agenda or detailed session topics. Check the event page for the latest programme and booking information before making plans. Register for The $100K Hiding in Your Payroll

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Hosted by HUMAN + AI Interaction Science Lab ldn

Learn how to combine deterministic logic, machine learning and generative AI to create more reliable applications in this practical online session on 14 October 2026. Hosted by HUMAN + AI Interaction Science Lab ldn, the talk examines why not every part of an AI system should be left to generation. Using the ecosystem.Ai Workbench, the session will demonstrate how predictable rules can work alongside flexible generative capabilities to produce responsive interactive systems. What the session covers - The respective roles of deterministic and generative AI - Combining rules, machine learning and generative capabilities - Configuring different approaches within the ecosystem.Ai Workbench - Building AI applications that balance flexibility with predictable behaviour The event is relevant to people interested in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, predictive analytics and human-computer interaction. It takes place online on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 3:00 PM; the timezone is not specified on the published page. The joining link will be visible to attendees. No detailed agenda or named speaker lineup has been published. Participants are asked to complete the participant registration. View the event and register on Meetup.

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Hosted by Amsterdam AI Machine Learning and Computer Vision Meetup

Explore current AI research from San Diego State University in this two-hour online meetup covering robotic agents, open-world learning and autonomous systems. Taking place on 14 October 2026, from 9:00–11:00 AM PST, the programme features three research-led talks: - Agent as Policy for Robotic Manipulation, Professor Xiaobai Liu introduces Agent as Policy (AGP), an approach that allows a general-purpose agent to plan and execute physical robot tasks without task- or environment-specific training. - Grounding Multimodal Open-World Learning for Physical AI, Associate Professor Salimeh Sekeh and PhD student Mary Wisell examine out-of-distribution detection, distribution shifts and cascaded semantic grounding for robots, unmanned vehicles and embodied agents operating in unpredictable environments. - Model-Free, Position-Free Signal Source Seeking Using Unmanned Maritime Systems, Associate Professor Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi presents extremum-seeking control approaches that help low-cost autonomous unmanned vehicles locate signal sources across unknown, highly non-convex maps. Hosted by the Amsterdam AI Machine Learning and Computer Vision Meetup, this virtual session is particularly relevant to researchers, practitioners and students interested in AI, machine learning, computer vision, robotics and autonomous systems. The online meeting link is available to registered attendees. Register for this event

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Hosted by Emery L. / AI Strategy Lab - Manchester

A free online AI workshop on 14 October 2026 at 7:00 PM, showing beginners how to build income around existing commitments, without coding or direct selling. A practical, honest look at AI-powered online business Most “make money with AI” content assumes you already understand the technology or have plenty of time to experiment. This live session takes a more accessible approach. Joy Mallard, who runs an online business and teaches others to do the same, will demonstrate how she uses AI in her own day-to-day operation, including where it genuinely saves effort, where it adds work, and what it cannot do on your behalf. Rather than presenting AI as an automatic route to income, the workshop offers a realistic view: AI can complete a meaningful share of the work, but you still need to learn the process, make decisions and handle the rest. No specific financial or business results are promised, and the session is provided for educational purposes rather than as financial, income or business advice. What the workshop covers Joy will walk through: - The AI tools she uses regularly and the practical role of each one - Tasks where AI meaningfully reduces the workload - Situations where using AI can create more work rather than less - What the learning curve feels like when starting from zero - Her approach to developing an online business alongside other work and commitments The format combines a live online workshop with Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to hear the practical walkthrough and ask questions. The online access link will be visible to confirmed attendees, who can also use the Meetup event chat to connect before the session begins. Who should attend? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for people who want to explore online income but do not want to rely on face-to-face selling, learn to code or immediately leave their current work. It should be especially relevant if you have limited time, need an approach that can fit around existing responsibilities, or do not consider yourself particularly tech-savvy. View the event and registration details

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Hosted by Human Future Hub

An honest online conversation about organisational AI adoption for employees, leaders and practitioners, taking place on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 18:30. A candid space to discuss AI at work When “just use AI” becomes the default answer before anyone has defined the problem, organisations risk building strategies, workflows and KPIs around tools that people do not fully understand. We Need to Talk About AI, for Real! creates space to pause, question that momentum and examine whether workplace AI initiatives genuinely make sense. Hosted online by Kata and Dario for the Human Future Hub, this bi-weekly gathering invites participants to share what is actually happening inside their organisations. Rather than presenting AI adoption as an unquestionable success story, the session centres an open discussion about what is working, what is not and what choices people still have. The conversation may be particularly valuable if you are: - An employee being asked to adopt AI without a clearly defined problem or purpose - A leader trying to make responsible decisions about implementation and measurement - A practitioner working directly with AI, machine learning, robotics or organisational change - Concerned with AI ethics, self-empowerment or the human impact of technology - Looking for thoughtful discussion beyond what feels possible in a workplace chat or manager one-to-one What to expect This is an online, conversation-led meetup, not a recorded webinar or a polished showcase of AI tools. Attendees can raise difficult questions, challenge assumptions and compare experiences of adoption from inside real organisations. The participant link becomes visible to registered attendees. Privacy is a defining part of the format: sessions are not recorded, and no transcripts are produced. That makes the gathering better suited to candid reflection on sensitive workplace experiences, internal pressures and uncertainties. Participants should come ready to listen, contribute where comfortable and engage respectfully with perspectives from across organisational roles.… Register for this event

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Hosted by Sebastian Grodzietzki (IBM)

Explore AI-powered software development with IBM Bob at a free hybrid coding watch party in Frankfurt and online on 15 October 2026. Taking place from 4:00pm to 8:00pm CEST, this practitioner-focused event offers a hands-on look at IBM Bob, an AI-powered development partner designed to help people ideate, build, modernise and ship software faster. Attend in person at One, Brüsseler Str. 1–3 in Frankfurt, or participate remotely through the online attendee link. Learn, experiment and discuss together This is more than a conventional webinar. The Coding Watch Party format brings creators together to follow live sessions, discuss what they are seeing, react in real time and learn from one another. Frankfurt’s gathering runs simultaneously with watch parties in Berlin, Cologne, Ehningen, Vienna and Zurich, as well as the remote event. The programme is designed around practical AI-driven development workflows, with separate tracks for beginners, intermediate participants and experts. Although the detailed agenda is still to be announced, the wider series spans hands-on sessions, hackathon-style activity and deeper technical exploration. Topics and use cases covered by the series include: - Moving from early-stage ideation into software development - Using AI across the software development lifecycle - Modernising legacy applications - Supporting secure, full-stack, enterprise-ready development - Exploring best practices for AI-assisted engineering workflows - Connecting development, R&D, operations and domain expertise Who should attend? The event welcomes developers, operations professionals, R&D teams and domain experts. You do not need to arrive with the same background as everyone else: IBM Bob is intended to support domain users without coding experience as well as experienced technical practitioners. The level-based tracks should help newcomers build confidence while giving established engineers and DevOps professionals room to investigate more advanced workflows.… Register for this event

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Hosted by LFDT Thailand

Explore Talent Angels, an AI Graph Agent for skills intelligence, at this online LFDT Thailand mentorship event on 15 October 2026 at 22:00 ICT. This is the second event in a series following the Talent Angels mentorship project. It examines how people, educators and employers can respond when demand for skills changes faster than traditional learning and workforce systems can track. Talent Angels provides a natural-language chat interface through which an AI Graph Agent/Advisor can query and reason across five international taxonomies covering skills, tasks and occupations: - ESCO - ONET - SFIA - BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook - Sweden JobTech Speakers Alejandro Kantún, Shubhang Sinha, Aman Kumar Sarraf and Vishwajit Sarak-Patil will present the pilot project. Mentors from the LFDT Mentorship Program are Alfonso Govela, Alberto Ceballos, José Enmanuel Amaya Araujo and Noemí Muñiz. The online network event is relevant to people interested in AI and society, career mentorship, learning, decentralised applications and open-source technology. It forms part of the LFX Mentorship project, with code and further material available through the Talent Angels GitHub organisation, Learning Tokens website and Learning Tokens repository. The session takes place at 22:00 ICT (15:00 UTC). It is shared with LFDT’s global community; registered attendees who cannot participate live can receive a recording after the meetup. Register for the online event

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Hosted by Amsterdam AI Machine Learning and Computer Vision Meetup

This online meetup on 15 October 2026 explores how teams test, deploy and architect production AI, machine learning and computer vision systems. Running 16:00–18:00 UTC (listed by the organiser as 9:00–11:00 AM PST), the programme features four expert-led technical talks: - Testing AI systems in production, Jayakumar Ramalingam, Staff Software Engineer and Cloud Architect at SiriusXM, will cover data-quality checks, drift detection, model monitoring, online/offline metric comparison and rollback analysis. - Tiering computer vision deployments, Ajaykumaar Sivacoumare will present a framework for deciding whether models should run on-device, at the edge or in the cloud, accounting for latency, cost, connectivity and update cadence. - Lightweight volumetric tumour detection, Talha Waqas will introduce YOLO-PVC, which turns slice-wise 2D detections from liver MRI data into coherent 3D bounding boxes without memory-intensive 3D networks. - The two-loop architecture for voice AI, Abhinav Tushar will explain how separating real-time conversation from asynchronous reasoning can support intelligent voice experiences without compromising responsiveness. Hosted by the Amsterdam AI Machine Learning and Computer Vision Meetup, this virtual network event is aimed at ML engineers, computer vision practitioners, researchers, architects and technical teams working with production AI. The online joining link is visible to attendees, who can also use the event chat to connect before the session. Register for this event

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Hosted by London Web

A free online AI business automation webinar on 15 October 2026 at 5:00 PM, designed to show aspiring consultants how companies apply AI to grow and scale. Turn AI capabilities into business outcomes Hosted by Rob for London Web, the AI Professional Certification Summit explores how AI can support consulting, launch new ideas and automate everyday business processes. It is open to participants worldwide and is promoted by multiple groups. The session is presented as an accessible web class, so no previous AI experience is required. The speaker will demonstrate how businesses and professional service providers are using AI-powered workflows to attract leads, book appointments, improve conversions and bring products to market faster. The programme also covers live language and video translation tools, international expansion and the automation of mundane or repetitive tasks. Topics covered Attendees can expect practical examples spanning several areas of AI adoption, including: - AI-powered chatbots for customer service, lead generation and appointment booking - Customer segmentation, personalised marketing and automated email campaigns - Predictive analytics for sales forecasting, lead scoring and churn prevention - AI-assisted content creation, SEO, A/B testing and social media management - Dynamic pricing, product recommendations and targeted advertising - Demand forecasting, inventory management and supply-chain logistics - Sentiment analysis, brand monitoring and website optimisation - Fraud detection, recruitment, retention and Robotic Process Automation The webinar will also discuss how to choose AI solutions that fit specific business needs and goals. According to the event page, the presentation includes demonstrations of tools and workflows used to help clients launch, grow and scale projects, drawing on a course that has reached more than 60,000 entrepreneurs, business owners, agencies, experts and professional service companies during the year. View the event and registration details

◎ London + online

Hosted by London Agentics Foundation Meetups

Explore agentic engineering with Reuven Cohen (rUv) in London on 15 October 2026, with live collaboration and online streaming. This special Agentics Foundation London Chapter meetup examines a new generation of systems that can remember, coordinate, learn, perceive and act across software, enterprise infrastructure and the physical world. Running from 6:00pm to 9:00pm BST, the hybrid event offers an opportunity to learn directly from a pioneer in agentic AI while connecting with builders working on autonomous, proactive systems. The power of the Agentics ecosystem Reuven Cohen (rUv), creator of the Agentics Foundation and CAIO of Cognitum One, will introduce the ideas, infrastructure and community behind the ecosystem. According to the organisers, its open-source software has reached more than 51 million total downloads, with over 74 million npm package downloads during the past 12 months. Tools including the ruFlo agent harness and RuView spatial intelligence have accumulated more than 180,000 GitHub stars, while the frameworks support over 362,000 monthly active installations. The session will draw on Cohen’s experience across cloud computing, enterprise AI and edge-native systems. His work includes: - Building Cognitum One, a sovereign, edge-native operating platform designed to orchestrate Physical AI without cloud dependency - Founding cloud computing pioneer Enomaly, which went on to a $1.2B+ exit - Serving as Chief Cloud Advocate at Citrix - Architecting EY.ai, an enterprise AI platform used by more than 400,000 people - Coining the title “Agentic Engineer” for developers building proactive, autonomous systems Build, share and collaborate This is more than a conventional talk. The series creates a constructive setting for members to showcase projects, pair on demos, prototypes or code snippets, and collaborate live with other builders. It also brings the Foundation’s wider online community together with its London chapter, helping attendees exchange practical knowledge and co-create new ideas. View the event and registration details

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Hosted by Global Institute for Science, Technology and Research

Explore new research in machine learning and applied AI at ICAMLAAI, taking place in Glasgow on 16–17 October 2026. The International Conference on Advances in Machine Learning and Applied Artificial Intelligence (ICAMLAAI) is a global forum for presenting original research, examining emerging trends and exchanging practical insights across disciplines. Organised by the Global Institute for Science, Technology and Research, the conference is designed to support research advancement, academic excellence and international collaboration. Who should attend? ICAMLAAI brings together researchers, engineers, academicians, scientists, healthcare professionals, industry experts and other professionals working across AI-related fields. It will be particularly relevant to people who want to: - Present or discover original machine learning and applied artificial intelligence research - Discuss innovative technologies and emerging developments - Connect academic research with practical, cross-sector perspectives - Meet experts and develop an international professional network - Find opportunities for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and collaboration The published programme does not specify a required experience level. Its research-led format is best suited to academics, practitioners and professionals with an active interest in machine learning, AI applications or related disciplines. In-person and virtual formats Attendees can participate on location in Glasgow or access the conference virtually. The in-person agenda begins at 9:00am with registration and tea or coffee, followed by an inaugural speech and conference theme presentation. Poster and physical presentations run from 10:00am to 11:45am, with virtual presentations scheduled before lunch. An award function and closing ceremony complete the listed on-location programme. In-person participation includes direct networking, physical materials, live Q&A and complimentary refreshments. The virtual option offers global access through an interactive platform, alongside recorded sessions, digital resources and chat features. Its schedule includes virtual check-in and orientation, a break, and closing guidance covering digital certificates. Important date for contributors… Register for this event

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Hosted by Global Institute of Artificial Intelligence - Melbourne

Explore how organisations can govern agentic AI when autonomous systems can plan, use tools, access data and act across enterprise environments. Hosted online by the Global Institute of Artificial Intelligence – Melbourne, this 90-minute live session takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. Founder Sandeep Bhalekar will examine how AI governance must evolve as systems move beyond answering questions and gain the authority to execute tasks. What you’ll learn - How agentic and autonomous AI creates new governance challenges - How to define what an AI may access, decide, execute or escalate - Where human approval and intervention should remain mandatory - Why agent identity, access controls and permission boundaries matter - How to establish guardrails, operational limits and approval checkpoints - How logging, traceability, evaluation and ownership support accountability - The additional governance challenges posed by collaborating multi-agent systems The format combines practical examples, governance scenarios and discussion, followed by an open Q&A. It is designed for executives, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, Chief AI Officers, governance and risk professionals, AI architects, developers, product leaders, consultants and practitioners working with enterprise AI or autonomous systems. Attendees must also complete the event confirmation form. The online access link is visible to attendees. Register for this event on Meetup

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Hosted by Packt Publishing Limited

Build, review and ship software with Claude Code in this live online bootcamp on 18 October 2026, from 2pm to 8:30pm UTC. Move beyond basic AI-assisted coding Claude Code Bootcamp Cohort 2 is an intensive, 6.5-hour hands-on workshop for developers who want structured, reliable and repeatable AI engineering workflows, not simply a longer list of prompts. Led by headliner Luca Berton and organised by Packt Publishing Limited, the session connects Claude Code’s individual capabilities into a practical system spanning codebase understanding, implementation, testing, review and preparation for production. Across 10 new advanced hands-on projects, you’ll explore how to: - Structure projects with CLAUDE.md and scoped rules - Create and apply reusable Claude Code Skills - Build specialised subagents for security and testing - Add hooks and guardrails that automate checks and block unsafe actions - Use Best-of-N workflows to compare AI-generated solutions - Test, review and verify AI-generated code - Assess whether work is ready to merge and ready for production - Develop more controlled and repeatable AI-assisted engineering processes Rather than treating these as isolated features, the bootcamp demonstrates how they work together across the software development lifecycle. The live, project-based format is designed to help attendees practise real workflows and leave with a more complete Claude Code toolkit. Who should attend? The programme is suitable for software developers, AI/ML engineers, platform and DevOps engineers, tech leads, developers exploring Claude Code, and people preparing for Claude certification. Basic programming ability and familiarity with Git are recommended, making this most relevant to technical attendees who already understand core development concepts but do not necessarily have extensive Claude Code experience. This is an independent Packt workshop rather than official Anthropic training. It is not endorsed by Anthropic, does not contain official examination questions, and completion does not guarantee success in an official certification exam. Refunds are available up to 10 days before the event. Get tickets for Claude Code Bootcamp Cohort 2

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Agentic Azure Insights is an online conference focused on AI agents on Azure, running from 19–25 October 2026. The week-long virtual event is relevant to developers, AI practitioners and technical teams interested in agentic systems built with Microsoft Azure. The published event page does not currently provide a detailed agenda, speaker line-up, session format, experience requirements or timezone, so prospective attendees should check the listing for updates before booking. View the event page and register.

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Explore GPU, CUDA and PyTorch optimisation for faster AI inference at this online technical meetup on 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Hosted by Chris Fregly for the AI Performance Engineering Meetup (London–Cambridge), this virtual session focuses on improving performance across GPU-powered AI systems. It offers a dedicated space to examine GPU execution, CUDA and PyTorch optimisation through technical talks and group discussion. What to expect The programme opens with introductions and meetup updates from Chris Fregly and Antje Barth. That is followed by two talks under the theme GPU, PyTorch and CUDA Performance Optimizations. The published agenda does not name the speakers for these two sessions, but both centre on the event’s core performance-engineering topic. The online format makes this a useful opportunity to: - Explore approaches to GPU and CUDA performance optimisation - Consider how PyTorch workloads can be made more efficient - Connect these techniques to the demands of AI inference - Hear meetup updates and take part in technical discussion - Discover resources for continuing your performance-engineering work This event is particularly relevant to AI and machine-learning engineers, performance engineers, software developers and technical practitioners working with GPU-backed systems. Because the subject matter is specialised, attendees with some familiarity with AI infrastructure, PyTorch, CUDA or GPU computing are likely to gain the most from the talks. The listing does not state formal prerequisites, however, and the introductory opening provides context for people new to the meetup community. Format and resources The meetup takes place online via Zoom and forms part of a series scheduled for every third Monday through the end of 2026. Alongside the live programme, the organisers provide several related resources:… Register for this event

◎ Rochester + online

Hosted by Laura W. / Umbraco Kent Meetup

Explore Umbraco, .NET and open-source web development at this hybrid community meetup in Rochester on Monday 19 October 2026, from 7–9pm BST. Hosted by Laura W. and the Umbraco Kent Meetup, this evening offers a practical way to catch up on the latest Umbraco news, exchange ideas with other users and meet people building websites and digital products with the friendly CMS. Attend in person at Dragon Coworking or take part online, the virtual link will be made available to registered attendees. What to expect The programme combines technical discussion, community conversation and informal networking. This month’s plans include: - A talk from Richard Howell, subject to confirmation - A community discussion about key takeaways from the Umbraco UK Conference held the previous week - The latest news and developments from across the Umbraco ecosystem - One or more talks alongside time for questions and shared experiences - Food, drinks and friendly socialising with the Kent Umbraco community The meetup is relevant to Umbraco novices, experienced developers and everyone in between. You do not need to hold a particular role: developers, designers, agency teams and other people interested in Umbraco, C, .NET, open-source technology and software development are all welcome. The emphasis is on learning from one another and building connections with people from Kent and surrounding areas. Hybrid format and venue The event runs from 7pm to 9pm BST on Monday 19 October. In-person attendees should head to Dragon Coworking, 7–8 New Road Avenue, St George’s Hotel, Rochester, ME4 6BB. The venue is a short walk from Chatham railway station and provides free on-site parking. Drivers should access the car park from Gundulph Road, Rochester, ME4 4ED, then use the steps between the buildings to reach the entrance. On-road parking may be available if the car park is full, but restrictions should be checked. On arrival, report to St George’s Hotel reception and an organiser will collect you. For attendees joining remotely, the event’s online access link is visible after registering. The Meetup event chat also provides a place to connect with other participants before the session begins. Important allergy notice: do not bring bananas, nuts or pineapple into the coworking space. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: Nevitech IT Solutions Ltd · Huskey +1

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Hosted by Birmingham Rewire for Success!

A free online AI workshop for turning early-stage ideas into smarter digital businesses, taking place on Monday 19 October 2026, 8–9pm BST. Hosted by Birmingham Rewire for Success! and led by Paul Chuter, this practical session explores how artificial intelligence can support different stages of building and growing an online business. Topics include: - Developing an idea into a viable business concept - Creating content more efficiently - Automating everyday business tasks - Improving marketing and customer communication - Exploring digital products and online learning opportunities - Connecting AI tools to create more efficient systems as a business grows The workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, creators, professionals exploring online opportunities and existing small-business owners. No previous AI or business experience is required. Expect practical ideas and an accessible overview rather than financial, investment, legal or professional advice; no particular income or business outcome is guaranteed. The event is free and held online, with the access link visible to registered attendees. If you cannot attend live, the organisers suggest registering and checking for any replay or follow-up information, although a recording is not guaranteed. Register for this free online event

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Hosted by Platypus Digital

This two-hour online GEO training helps charities adapt their content strategies for AI-powered discovery. It runs on 20 October 2026, 9–11am UTC. Led by Platypus Digital, the session explores how tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews are changing how people find information. Attendees will see real-world data and examples of shifts in search behaviour, learn why charities may have a natural advantage in AI search, and identify practical ways to improve their organisation’s visibility. What you’ll learn - How AI-powered search differs from traditional search engines - How AI search is affecting charity traffic, visibility and user behaviour - How generative search systems source, evaluate and surface content - How to balance audience-first writing with structures AI platforms can understand - Practical approaches spanning content, technical optimisation and brand strengthening - How to identify opportunities for greater discoverability across AI platforms The training is aimed at charity digital and content teams, SEO specialists, and people responsible for website content, thought leadership or supporter journeys. It is also relevant to organisations looking to future-proof their content strategy. The event is online and has a no-refunds policy. Platypus Digital offers discounts for customers buying multiple training sessions and for group bookings of more than six people; contact the organiser before booking to arrange group pricing. Get tickets for the GEO training

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Hosted by David C.

Learn how to use AI and ChatGPT to build a digital income stream from scratch in this beginner-friendly online session on 21 October 2026 at 8:00 PM. Hosted by David C. of Glasgow Business Growth Fast-Track, this practical educational session explores how people are using tools such as ChatGPT to create online income opportunities. David will walk through his process for building a brand-new AI business from the ground up, giving attendees a step-by-step look at how the model works rather than relying on abstract theory. What you’ll discover The session will cover: - How to start a digital income stream using AI tools - A simple, faceless business model that can be operated online - What you can do when you do not already have a product to sell - How to begin without an existing audience or email list - Beginner-friendly tools that make it possible to get started today The focus is on providing a straightforward entry point into AI-powered digital business. No product, established following or mailing list is required, and the session does not assume technical knowledge or coding experience. Who should attend? This event is designed for professionals exploring new online income opportunities, complete beginners interested in AI and digital business, and people who would prefer to create an online venture without appearing on camera or building a personal brand around their face. It may also suit anyone looking for a simple introduction to participating in the growing AI economy. The event takes place online, with the access link made available to attendees. Attendance is capped at 30 people to keep the experience focused and interactive, so early registration is recommended. You can also reserve a webinar place through Zoom. Please note that the organiser offers no financial guarantees or financial services; individual results will vary. The session is educational and presents a practical business-building process, not a promise of income. Register for the event on Meetup

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Hosted by AI Strategy Lab - Manchester

Build a Personal AI DNA file in this 45-minute online workshop and make ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini produce writing that sounds like you. Hosted by Emery Layton for AI Strategy Lab – Manchester, this practical session takes place on Thursday 22 October 2026. It tackles a familiar problem for business owners and independent professionals: AI can produce polished copy, but the result often feels generic, anonymous and time-consuming to edit. Rather than treating this as a prompting failure, Emery frames it as an onboarding problem. During the workshop, you will create a Personal AI DNA file: a single page of plain text that gives an AI essential context about who you are, who you serve, how you communicate and what you would never say. What you’ll cover The session combines accessible AI strategy with a live, hands-on build. Topics include: - What AI is in plain language, and what it cannot do - Three current news developments that matter to business owners - Where AI tools are heading and what remains constant as they change - Why AI-generated writing often feels generic - The six components of a Personal AI DNA file, illustrated with examples - A four-minute method for capturing your writing voice - A live build in which Emery writes his file while you create yours - A side-by-side test using the same request with and without your DNA file You can use a free account for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini. No paid plan or specialist software is required; a laptop and a basic notepad are enough. Who it’s for This workshop is designed for business owners, coaches, consultants and freelancers who write frequently and want to reduce the time spent rewriting generic AI output. Complete beginners are welcome, while regular AI users should find particular value in the build and testing portion. Emery Layton is a licensed Professional Engineer with 25 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Working in a field where errors carry real liability shaped his approach to AI: accuracy, consistency and reliability take priority over novelty or showmanship. View the event and registration details

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Hosted by Modern Enterprise Architecture MeetUp (MEAM) - Australia

Explore how to redesign enterprise architecture, delivery models and operating practices so AI can move beyond isolated pilots and deliver value at scale. Taking place online on 22 October 2026 at 4:30 PM, this live session examines a challenge facing many organisations: buying AI tools is relatively easy, but integrating them into the way teams actually operate is much harder. Rather than treating AI as an add-on to established processes, the discussion will focus on the architectural and organisational changes required to make it reliable, valuable and scalable. What the session will cover Jérôme Thévenon, Consulting Director at FromHereOn, will share lessons from applying AI with enterprise delivery teams. Drawing on that work, he will explore: - The recurring traps that prevent organisations from realising meaningful benefits from AI - How to redesign and operate processes to capture more value from AI - The assumptions enterprise architects and IT professionals should make to keep AI-enabled change on track - Examples of approaches that have worked at enterprise scale, and those that have not - What it takes to progress from isolated experiments to dependable, scaled implementation The programme also lists a special guest, still to be confirmed, who will discuss redesigning a software development team around AI. This practical perspective should help connect high-level architecture decisions with the realities of changing team structures and everyday delivery practices. Who should attend? This event is designed for enterprise architects, technology leaders and practitioners who want AI initiatives to succeed beyond the pilot stage. It will be especially relevant to people responsible for technology strategy, information architecture, enterprise delivery, operating models or large-scale organisational change. The subject matter is strategic and practice-led, making it suitable for attendees already navigating AI adoption as well as those preparing an enterprise-wide approach. View the event and registration details

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Hosted by Birmingham - Digital Success Entrepreneurs

Discover how AI and automation can run key parts of an online business at this free online workshop on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10:00am. Hosted by Bina for Birmingham – Digital Success Entrepreneurs, this live session demonstrates how a connected “AI workforce” can handle repetitive execution while you remain in control of the business. What you’ll see - AI agents creating marketing content and campaigns - Approved social media content posted automatically - An AI sales adviser answering questions and recommending products - Automated lead capture and lead-magnet delivery - Ready-to-sell digital courses - A connected system bringing these elements together Rather than teaching dozens of separate AI tools, the workshop focuses on what becomes possible when AI and automation operate as one coordinated business system. It is aimed at aspiring online entrepreneurs who want to create additional income without spending another year mastering every task themselves. Attendance is free, and the online access link is visible to registered attendees. The organiser states that the group does not provide financial or licensed services and makes no guarantees or assurances. Register for this free online workshop

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Hosted by Kong/BANGKOK

Build an adaptable AI governance roadmap in this live online workshop on 22 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (22:00 Bangkok time), hosted by Kong/BANGKOK. As AI models, agents and tooling evolve, governance plans can quickly become outdated. This interactive session explores how to create a strategy that can respond to new attack surfaces, changing technology and emerging organisational requirements without needing to be rebuilt every quarter. Participants are encouraged to submit the real governance challenges they face, including: - Budget overruns and policy sprawl - Access control for AI agents - Compliance across multiple teams - Governance for changing models, agents and tools The session promises direct answers to submitted questions alongside a curated roadmap for planning and implementing an AI governance programme based on each organisation’s current position. It is particularly relevant to people responsible for AI strategy, API management, software development, security, compliance or cross-team governance. This is an online network event hosted by Kong/BANGKOK and sponsored by Kong, the Cloud Native API Platform. The joining link will be visible to registered attendees. No named speakers or detailed running order have been published. Register for this online event

Sponsors: Kong

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Hosted by Analytics.Club Berlin

AIDataTech Connect is a two-hour global virtual networking session for AI, machine learning, data science and tech professionals on 22 October 2026. Hosted by Analytics.Club Berlin, this community-led event uses a flexible, Slack-style online platform for group discussions and one-to-one video or text conversations. It is designed for practical connection rather than formal presentations; no speaker programme has been published. What to expect Participants can move between dedicated channels covering: - Introductions and community-wide conversations - Professional networking, CVs, startup pitches and job opportunities - Requests for help with coding, research, data and AI model deployment - AI frameworks, development tools and emerging technology trends - Project showcases and peer feedback - Collaboration pods for research, open-source work and co-building The event welcomes AI professionals, ML engineers, data scientists, founders, product leaders, researchers, recruiters, students and job seekers. Both experienced practitioners and aspiring AI talent are encouraged to take part. The session runs online on Thursday 22 October 2026, 15:00–17:00 UTC (17:00–19:00 Berlin time). It forms part of a recurring series held on the fourth Thursday of each month until 24 December 2026. You can also watch an overview of how the event works or contact event support. Register for AIDataTech Connect

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Hosted by Manchester Startups

A free online webinar for founders growing a side hustle while working full-time, covering time management, legal protection and sustainable growth. Taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026, 5:00–6:00pm UK time, this Manchester Startups session offers practical guidance for making meaningful progress on a business without leaving your job, risking your career or burning out. The attendee-only joining link will be provided through Meetup. What you’ll learn - How to structure a startup so it can run smoothly alongside full-time employment - Legal considerations when building and scaling a side business - Productivity techniques for founders with limited time and energy - Ways to attract investors and pursue growth before quitting your day job The webinar includes a live discussion and Q&A with Michael Buckworth, founder of startup-focused law firm Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, an entrepreneur’s legal guide to startup success. Attendees can bring their own side-hustle questions and receive actionable legal and business guidance. This session is aimed at founders balancing a startup with employment, side-hustle entrepreneurs preparing to grow, and anyone seeking a more manageable way to combine work, life and startup ambitions. A free first chapter of Built on Rock is also available from the host. Register for this free online webinar

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Get a practical briefing on the EU AI regulatory sandbox in this online session on 22 October 2026 at 6:00pm, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by Cinthify for the Demystifying AI Governance Dublin community, this free 75-minute event explains how regulatory sandboxes work under the EU AI Act, and why choosing the relevant national sandbox may be less straightforward than it first appears. There is no single “EU sandbox”: the appropriate route can depend on where your organisation, or the foundation model you build upon, is established. What the briefing covers The session moves from the fundamentals to the practical and legal implications of entering a sandbox: - What a regulatory sandbox is: a controlled, supervised process for testing and demonstrating compliance through dialogue with a regulator before market placement. It is not an exemption or a compliance holiday. - The mechanics and evidence: how the documented exit report can support a later conformity assessment, plus what the liability protection in Article 57(12) does, and does not, cover. - Penalties after market entry: why an unfit system can still face the full Article 99 penalty regime once it reaches the market. - Access for SMEs and start-ups: priority, reduced fees and transparent selection processes are meaningful advantages, but places remain limited and entry is not guaranteed. - National implementation: a direct comparison of Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, including their differing approaches to coordination, sectoral regulation, shared access and domestic rollout. The briefing also examines the national deadline of 2 August 2027, deferred from 2 August 2026, and explains why sandbox policy matters even if you never plan to apply. Many organisations will build on another provider’s foundation model rather than train their own, so the authority regulating that model may not be the same body operating the organisation’s local sandbox. View the event and registration details

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Hosted by SeedLegals

Pitch your startup live to early-stage investors, get tactical fundraising feedback and build valuable connections at this virtual Pitch Slam on 22 October 2026. Startup pitching with poetry-slam energy Presented by SeedLegals and Angel Club, Pitch Slam is a fast-paced, one-hour online competition for founders raising in mid-Q4, investors looking for promising startups and advisors who want to help sharpen the next generation of pitches. It takes place via Zoom from 5:00–6:00pm UTC on Thursday 22 October 2026. Founders have less than three minutes to explain their company and capture investor attention. Investors and advisors then provide honest, real-time feedback designed to make each pitch clearer, more compelling and more fundable. The organisers report that 30% of pitches at their events lead to follow-up meetings and investment. How the Pitch Slam works Participants can register in one of three free categories: - Pitchers deliver a live startup pitch in under three minutes, receive tactical feedback and compete for investor attention. - Investors host breakout rooms featuring four to six early-stage founders in their sector, offer supportive strategic feedback and select one founder to advance. - Observers watch the pitches without taking part in pitching or judging. Founders chosen as room favourites return for a final round in front of the full audience, where one participant becomes the Pitch Slam winner. Pitching places are limited, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis during the session and are not guaranteed in advance. Founders can also complete the dedicated pitch application, while prospective judges can submit the investor form. The community behind the event… Register for this event

Sponsors: Angel Club · SeedLegals +2

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Hosted by Apart Research

AI Collusion Research Sprint is a three-day, hands-on AI safety event running 23–25 October 2026 online and at Collider in New York City. Over one intensive weekend, participants will design and run controlled experiments investigating when AI agents collude, how auditors can distinguish coordination from coincidence, which channels carry collusive behaviour, and how defenders might disrupt it. The sprint is organised by Apart Research with Poseidon Research and AE Studio, with an in-person hub hosted by Collider in New York on Saturday and Sunday. What you’ll work on Participants choose one open research question, build an experiment and write up their findings. Projects sit within three tracks: - Markets and collusion: examine which variables allow collusion to emerge, whether it survives changes in participants, how detection could improve, and which restrictions reduce collusion at the lowest cost. - Detection and audit: investigate which tasks encourage collusion, whether combining agents’ statements and actions improves detection, and what should qualify as convincing evidence in logged trajectories. - Carriers and countermeasures: test whether actions, tools or side channels can transmit coordination; whether trusted agents can disrupt it; how agents identify peers; and how coalitions respond when monitored. Each question connects to existing papers and open-source code. Practical resources include starter code, a weekend-sized project suggestion, a rough cost estimate and a route designed to run on a standard 16 GB laptop without a GPU. Format and who it’s for Teams of one to five people will select a track, develop a project and ship their results over three days. You do not need to arrive with a team, have previous sprint experience or possess an AI, machine learning or AI safety background. The programme is particularly relevant to quantitative finance professionals whose market intuition and data skills transfer naturally to the research questions. Engineers, researchers and participants from other industries are also welcome, with mixed teams encouraged. Prizes and next steps… Register for this event

Sponsors: Poseidon Research · AE Studio

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Hosted by Birmingham - AI Skills, Mindset & Growth Network

Learn how to combine AI and print-on-demand to build an online income without inventory or design experience in this free live webinar on 25 October 2026. Hosted online by the Birmingham – AI Skills, Mindset & Growth Network, the session offers a practical introduction to turning simple ideas into products that can be sold through Etsy. It takes place at 7:00 PM on Sunday, 25 October 2026; the event page does not specify a timezone. What you’ll discover - How AI can help create product designs - Ways to identify potentially profitable niches - How Etsy can connect products with buyers - How print-on-demand enables selling without holding stock - The complete journey from idea → product → sale Nigel Wymer brings more than 18 years of online business experience and has generated six figures through print-on-demand. The webinar is designed for beginners, aspiring Etsy sellers and people exploring a home-based income stream, no previous experience or complicated technical skills are required. Chavorn Espag hosts the event. Registration note: selecting “Attend” on Meetup does not register you for the webinar. You must also use the registration link provided through the Meetup listing to receive access. Visit the event page and reserve your free spot

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Hosted by Ireland Startup: Idea to IPO

Build and deploy an AI research agent in this three-hour online workshop on 27 October 2026, focused on faster company and competitor research. Rather than manually piecing together reviews, company news, hiring activity and market signals, you’ll customise an existing competitive-intelligence agent and turn scattered public data into structured findings. During the hands-on session, you will: - Clone a working agent from GitHub - Connect custom sources such as RSS feeds and open APIs - Test the agent live against a real company or competitor - Deploy a reusable agent designed to run 100+ research queries The same agent supports two practical workflows: Job Seeker Mode, for investigating growth, leadership, hiring and potential red flags before applying or accepting an offer; and Competitive Mode, for tracking competitors, market gaps, recruitment trends and strategic moves. Who it’s for This is not an introductory “how to use AI” tutorial. Attendees should already be comfortable asking questions and iterating with Claude. Bring a laptop and browser. Optional 10-minute pre-work covers cloning the repository, configuring an API key and checking that it runs; otherwise, setup will happen during the first 20 minutes. The ticket costs $17–27 and includes materials plus a post-work recap covering iteration, advanced techniques and troubleshooting. Meetup members receive 25% off with code MEETUP. Ethical guardrails and privacy boundaries are included. This online event is organised by Albert’s List, hosted by Albert and promoted by Ireland Startup: Idea to IPO. It is open worldwide. Meetup displays the session at 2:30 AM on Tuesday, 27 October 2026; no timezone is stated on the page. Register for this event

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Hosted by Generative AI Zone

Explore how vibe coding can help organisations build new AI systems quickly and redesign work, not simply automate existing processes, in this free online webinar. Hosted by Alex Dowdalls for Generative AI Zone, the session takes place on 27 October 2026, from 11:30am to 12:30pm UTC. It forms part of the organiser’s informal monthly webinar series covering generative AI, new developments in the field and what it means to become AI-native. What to expect A consultant will provide an update, demonstrate the technology and answer attendee questions. October’s theme, Vibe Coding & Process Redesign, will examine: - What becomes possible when AI goes beyond automating existing workflows - How vibe coding enables teams to build new systems rapidly - How organisations can use AI to rethink the way work gets done The event is suited to professionals, consultants and organisational teams interested in practical generative AI applications. No specific experience level or technical prerequisites are stated. This is an online event hosted through Microsoft Teams. Attendees can register for access to the Teams link. View the event and register on Meetup

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Hosted by Dot NET Liverpool

.NET Liverpool’s annual community lightning-talk evening brings rapid-fire .NET sessions, open speaker slots and hybrid access to Liverpool on 27 October. Hosted by Dot NET Liverpool, this fast-moving meetup gives local developers and community members a platform to share useful ideas, technical discoveries and personal experiences from across the .NET ecosystem. It is also an opportunity to support first-time public speakers in a welcoming community setting. Talks and format Each speaker receives 15 minutes to present, followed by a five-minute window for audience questions and equipment preparation. The concise format means attendees can hear several different perspectives in one evening without sitting through long presentations. The announced programme opens with Simon Jackson presenting “The 3.7 Billion Token Diet”, a session focused on LLM token consumption. Several further slots remain available, so the final line-up will be shaped by members of the community who volunteer to speak. This makes the evening particularly relevant to: - .NET, C and software development practitioners - Developers interested in AI and large language models - Community members who enjoy discovering new technical ideas - New or aspiring speakers looking for a short, supportive first presentation The current running order begins with introductions at 18:30 and the first talk at 18:40. Sessions continue in 20-minute blocks, with a ten-minute break before the second half of the programme. Attend in Liverpool or online This is a hybrid event at The Acorn Group, Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AE. Doors open at 18:00, pizza is served at 18:30, talks begin at 18:40 and the meetup closes at approximately 21:00. Food includes vegan options; attendees with questions about catering or evacuation assistance can contact the organisers through Meetup before the event.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Hyperloop Recruitment · JetBtrains +1

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Hosted by AAC&U

AAC&U’s Conference on AI and Higher Education brings campus leaders together in Atlanta and online, 28–30 October 2026, to shape responsible AI strategy. Building a path forward for higher education Artificial intelligence is already reshaping teaching, learning, academic work and institutional operations. This three-day hybrid conference moves beyond isolated experimentation to examine how colleges and universities can develop coordinated, institution-wide approaches to AI. Through evidence-informed dialogue and cross-functional collaboration, participants will share emerging practices, investigate persistent challenges and consider how to implement AI without losing sight of human judgement, institutional values or academic missions. The focus is both practical and strategic: what institutions can do now, alongside the governance, policy and ethical questions they need to address for the longer term. Key areas of discussion include: - Responsible AI adoption and effective implementation across institutions - Academic integrity and curricular transformation - Evidence-informed classroom and curriculum practices - Ethical approaches to AI in research - AI-enhanced student support and services - Workforce preparation and the changing future of academic work - Operational innovation that improves effectiveness while protecting human judgement - Governance, policy, IT and professional-development requirements - Connecting work across academic and administrative divisions Who should attend? The conference is designed for the full campus ecosystem, including faculty, staff, presidents, provosts, academic leaders, student affairs professionals, IT specialists, librarians, researchers, administrators and institutional decision-makers. It will be particularly relevant to people responsible for turning local AI experiments into practical, ethical and sustainable institutional strategies. Attendees can expect a cross-functional conference format centred on dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of evidence-based practices. Rather than concentrating only on individual disciplines or classroom use, AAC&U places campus-wide transformation and governance at the centre of the programme. Participants are expected to leave with concrete tools, insights from other institutions and new professional connections that can support mission-aligned AI innovation.… Register for this event

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Hosted by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

A free online session for charity professionals exploring practical, responsible AI adoption, taking place from 10:00–11:00 on 28 October 2026. What to expect Hosted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), DigiShift 96 offers an accessible guide for non-profits that recognise the importance of AI but are unsure where to begin, or whether they are using it effectively. Steve MacLaughlin, SVP of Product at Gobel and author of AI Driven Nonprofits, will draw on more than 20 years of work across data, technology and philanthropy. Using insights from his new book and real-world examples, he will explore: - Practical first steps organisations can take with AI - What responsible and effective adoption looks like - Bias, privacy and transparency - Why cultural change matters as much as technology - How AI can reduce repetitive work and create more time for relationships, creativity and impact This is not a technical manual or a prediction about the distant future. It is a grounded session focused on combining human purpose with AI capabilities, without framing the technology as a replacement for people. The event is suitable for anyone working at any level in a charity who is interested in developing digital skills across their workforce. It forms part of DigiShift, an initiative run by SCVO with Third Sector Lab and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland). Attendance is online and free. For event queries, contact Maddie Stark on 07764 968239. Book your free place

Sponsors: National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland)

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Hosted by Canopy Community Calendar

Watch MVP and validation-stage founders pitch live on YouTube at Global Demo Night, a free remote showcase on 28 October 2026 for founders and investors. Early-stage products, demonstrated live Global Demo Night gives emerging founders a worldwide stage,and gives attendees a focused look at ambitious products while they are still taking shape. Presented by the Canopy Community Calendar and hosted by Stewart Noakes, this one-hour online event brings together founders, operators, investors and startup enthusiasts across multiple time zones. The livestream runs on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm UTC. Because the event is hosted remotely on YouTube, attendees can watch and participate wherever they are based. What to expect A curated group of founders at MVP or validation stage will each deliver a concise five-minute product demo. Every presentation is followed by five minutes of community questions, creating a fast-moving format that combines pitching, practical feedback and peer learning. During the session, attendees can expect: - A diverse line-up of founders presenting early-stage products - Rapid demos followed by live community Q&A - Real-world feedback to help teams sharpen their stories - Live voting for the People’s Choice Award - Opportunities to learn, cheer on founders and connect with a global startup community - A supportive environment built around generosity and peer support The compact format makes this useful for founders preparing their own pitches: you can observe how other teams explain a product, communicate value and respond to questions under time pressure. Investors focused on seed and pre-seed technology companies can use the event to discover emerging talent, while operators and startup enthusiasts can see new ideas at one of the earliest,and most informative,points in their development. Tickets and community Everyone is welcome, with a free Standard ticket available. Active investors in early-stage technology companies can request the free Investor Ticket, which requires approval.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Canopy Community Calendar

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Hosted by PauseAI UK

This virtual PauseAI UK workshop explores how advanced AI could affect local communities and turns concern into practical, local action. Taking place Wednesday 28 October 2026, 7:30–9:00pm UTC, the session examines the potential benefits of increasingly capable AI models alongside PauseAI UK’s concerns about unpredictable systems improving rapidly and escaping human control. What to expect This is a participatory online workshop rather than a conventional talk. Attendees will: - Learn how advanced AI may affect individuals and local communities - Discuss the role people can play in safeguarding a better future - Plan practical steps they can take locally Hosted by Marcus Simmons, Joseph Miller and Sean, the workshop aims to address major AI safety challenges while offering a hopeful, action-focused space for discussion. No specialist experience requirements are stated. The event is not suitable for anyone under 15. Attendees aged 15–17 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. PauseAI UK would like to record the session for others to watch; attendees can raise concerns at the start and should be able to disable their camera or microphone and use a pseudonym for anonymity. Register for this virtual workshop

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Build AI-powered green technology during a free 48-hour online hackathon on 30–31 October 2026, with global recognition and a £1,750 prize pool. The 2nd OneEarth International Hackathon brings students, developers and sustainability enthusiasts together to tackle real-world environmental and climate challenges. Over one intensive weekend, teams will turn ideas into technology solutions that contribute to a smarter, greener future. What you’ll build The challenge places a strong emphasis on using artificial intelligence alongside other technologies to address global sustainability objectives. Projects can explore themes including: - Climate change and climate resilience - Renewable and clean energy - Water conservation - Sustainable cities - Behavioural change - AI for Earth and environmental protection This is a practical innovation sprint rather than a conventional conference. Participants will collaborate in teams, develop their concepts and create a submission within the 48-hour window. The format is designed for people who want to apply technical, creative or sustainability knowledge to a problem with tangible environmental impact. Judging and expert guidance Submissions will be assessed for innovation, environmental impact, technical excellence and scalability. The 2026 judging panel has not yet been announced, but the event is supported by an advisory group spanning AI, machine learning, sensor technologies, computer science, cybersecurity, business and technology. Advisory members include Dr Ginu Rajan and Dr Rajkumar Rathore of Cardiff Metropolitan University; Prof. Ali Kashif Bashir of Manchester Metropolitan University; Yu-Dong Zhang of the University of Leicester; George A. Tsihrintzis of the University of Piraeus; and Bhuvan Unhelkar of the University of South Florida. The hackathon’s collaborators include Cardiff Metropolitan University, Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of South Florida and the University of Piraeus, giving the challenge an international academic and technology perspective. Who should take part?… Register for this event

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Hosted by The DevOps World Meetup Group

An online meetup exploring DevOps in the AI era, taking place on 30 October 2026 at 6:30 PM and hosted by The DevOps World Meetup Group. About the event This virtual session will focus on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, cloud services and DevOps automation. It offers an opportunity for people working with modern software delivery and infrastructure to engage with a timely topic: how the rise of AI applications is changing the context in which DevOps teams operate. The event is organised by The DevOps World Meetup Group and hosted by Bishwas J., who is identified on Meetup as a Super Organizer. It will run as an online event, with the access link made visible to registered attendees through Meetup. The listing currently serves as an early placeholder. The organiser will publish the complete agenda and announce the speaker on 1 October 2026. No specific presentation topics, demonstrations or speaker details have been confirmed yet, so attendees should revisit the event page after that date for the final programme. Who it is for Based on the event’s listed themes, this meetup is likely to be most relevant to: - DevOps engineers and platform engineering practitioners - Cloud and infrastructure professionals - Developers interested in AI applications and software delivery - Technical leaders evaluating AI’s implications for operations - People exploring DevOps automation and emerging engineering practices The page does not specify a required experience level, making it suitable to follow for anyone with an interest in AI and DevOps. However, prospective attendees should wait for the agenda announcement before assessing how introductory or technically advanced the final session will be. Confirmed event details - Date: Friday, 30 October 2026 - Time: 6:30 PM; no timezone is stated on the current listing - Format: Online meetup - Access: The event link will be visible to attendees - Organiser: The DevOps World Meetup Group - Topics listed: Artificial Intelligence, AI applications, cloud services, DevOps and DevOps automation - Agenda and speaker announcement: 1 October 2026… Register for this event

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Hosted by The DevOps World Meetup Group

Explore how artificial intelligence intersects with DevOps and cloud automation at this online meetup on 30 October 2026 at 18:30, listed in Breda. Hosted by The DevOps World Meetup Group, DevOps in the AI Era will bring together people interested in the changing relationship between artificial intelligence, cloud services and DevOps automation. The event is hosted by Bishwas J., who is identified on Meetup as a Super Organizer. What to expect The organiser has not yet published the full programme. The agenda and speaker are due to be announced on 1 October, ahead of the event on Friday, 30 October 2026. Based on the event’s listed themes, the meetup will centre on: - Artificial intelligence and its applications - DevOps practices in an AI-driven environment - DevOps automation - Cloud services - The wider intersection between AI and modern software operations This is an opportunity to reserve a place early while awaiting the detailed session topic and speaker announcement. Because the programme remains unconfirmed, the page does not currently specify whether the event will include a presentation, demonstration, discussion or audience Q&A. Who is it for? The subject matter is relevant to DevOps practitioners, cloud professionals, software engineers, automation specialists and technology leaders who want to follow how AI is influencing operational workflows. It may also appeal to builders and technically curious attendees exploring practical AI applications within software delivery and cloud environments. No required experience level or prerequisites are listed, so prospective attendees should check the updated agenda when it is released to understand the eventual technical depth. The Meetup page also does not name any tools, platforms or cloud providers at this stage. Online event details Although the event is listed for Breda, it will take place online. The access link will be visible to attendees through Meetup, so registration is required to receive the joining information. The scheduled start time is 18:30 on Friday, 30 October 2026; attendees should confirm the displayed time and any timezone details on Meetup when booking.… Register for this event

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Hosted by Data Science and Engineering Club

Master data engineering’s open lakehouse and streaming stack at this online meetup on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. Hosted by the Data Science and Engineering Club, the morning combines technical talks with project sharing and networking. The event is suited to data engineers, architects, developers and data practitioners interested in open-source infrastructure, semantic layers and real-world streaming systems. The event page does not specify a timezone. Agenda - 10:00–10:10, DSEclub introduction - 10:10–10:50, From Open Storage to Open Meaning with Will Martin, Data & AI Evangelist at Dremio. Learn how Apache Iceberg and Apache Polaris support an open, vendor-neutral lakehouse, and how Apache Ossie (Incubating) aims to make business concepts such as “revenue” and “active customer” portable across notebooks, BI tools and query engines. The talk also explores shared semantics in the age of agentic analytics. - 11:00–11:30, Data Streaming at Home with Georgi Samardzhiev. This practical account examines a homelab Kappa platform built with Apache Kafka, Apache Iceberg, Bytewax, k3s and self-hosted S3, and the integration failures that made it a valuable learning system. - 11:30–12:00, Projects and networking Will brings more than 15 years of experience across data engineering, software development and solutions architecture, including work with CERN, Deloitte and Tamr. Attendees can also speak with organiser Roman Golovnya about presenting or hosting a future meetup. This is an online event, and the access link is visible to registered attendees. Register for Mastering Data Engineering.

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Explore how AI systems can be engineered for efficient deployment on resource-constrained devices in this online AIoT Hub talk on 3 November 2026 at 6:00pm. Rethinking AI beyond the cloud As machine learning moves from powerful cloud infrastructure onto smaller devices, capable models alone are not enough. “(Re)-engineering AI” examines the systems-level challenges that determine whether AI can work efficiently and reliably in real-world, resource-constrained environments. Hosted by the AIoT Hub – Newcastle Upon Tyne community, formerly known as IoT North, this online talk features Blesson Varghese, Professor of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews. Rather than concentrating on one model or application, Varghese will unpack the engineering principles needed to make distributed and edge AI practical at scale. The presentation centres on three fundamental deployment problems: - ML systems do not run efficiently on small devices - Sequential dependencies can restrict efficient execution - AI workloads are highly memory-intensive Varghese will introduce research solutions developed through hands-on experience designing and deploying distributed and edge AI systems. Attendees will learn why existing approaches need to be reconsidered and how changing the design and execution of ML systems can support more practical AI deployment outside conventional cloud environments. About the speaker Blesson Varghese has more than 15 years of UK and international experience in the design, development and deployment of large-scale distributed computer systems. His research focuses on edge computing and distributed systems, with a strong emphasis on translating academic research into practical technology. He received the 2021 IEEE Rising Star Award and held a Royal Society fellowship in partnership with British Telecommunications plc. He directs the Rakuten Mobile-funded Edge Computing Hub and co-leads research within the UK’s National Edge AI Hub. His work has produced more than ten patent filings and has appeared in a New Scientist video series and the documentary Clouded. View the event and registration details

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Hosted by JohnS

AIoT Hub Leeds is an online meetup for AI and Internet of Things enthusiasts, running from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Hosted by JohnS, this session is part of the recurring AIoT Hub Leeds community, formerly known as IoT North. The group brings together people interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and connected technologies, offering a regular setting for talks and community discussion around AIoT. What to expect The event is designed around a presentation and discussion format. The precise session title, abstract and speaker biography are currently listed as TBA, so the specific subject and presenter have not yet been announced. Attendees should check the Meetup page nearer the date for the final programme and any additional participation details. Based in the Leeds community but delivered entirely online, the meetup is accessible without travelling to a physical venue. The joining link will be made visible to attendees through Meetup, so registration is required to access the session. This edition forms part of AIoT Hub’s established monthly series, scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month. That recurring format makes it a useful touchpoint for people who want to follow developments across AI and IoT, hear the community’s latest thinking and take part in conversations with others who share those interests. Who it’s for The meetup is relevant to: - AI and IoT enthusiasts interested in where the two fields overlap - Technologists following connected systems and intelligent applications - Builders, practitioners and community members looking for AIoT-focused talks - Anyone curious about the work and discussions taking place within the Leeds AIoT community No required experience level or prerequisites are stated on the event page. As the detailed abstract remains unconfirmed, prospective attendees can register now and revisit the listing when the organiser publishes the final topic and speaker information. Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm Format: Online event; access link visible to attendees Host: JohnS Register for AIoT Hub Leeds on Meetup

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Hosted by JohnS

AIoT Hub Leeds hosts an online AI and IoT community meetup on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 6:00 PM, with the featured talk and speaker to be announced. About the meetup This event is part of the recurring programme from AioT Hub – Leeds, a community formerly known as IoT North. Hosted by JohnS, the meetup provides a regular focal point for people interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, connected devices and software development. The session will take place online, making it accessible to participants beyond Leeds. The joining link will be made visible to registered attendees through Meetup. The programme is expected to centre on a featured talk covering an AI or Internet of Things topic. At present, the event page lists the talk title, abstract and speaker biography as to be announced. Attendees should check the listing closer to the date for the confirmed subject and presenter details. Who is it for? The event’s listed themes are Internet of Things and software development, making it relevant to: - Developers and engineers working with connected products or services - AI and IoT practitioners following developments across both fields - Technical founders and product builders exploring intelligent, connected systems - Students, researchers and community members interested in software development - Members of the former IoT North community and the wider AIoT Hub network No required experience level or prerequisites are specified, so prospective attendees should use the final talk announcement to judge whether the technical depth matches their interests. Format and schedule This is an online community meetup featuring a talk, scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday 3 November 2026. It belongs to a long-running series held on the first Tuesday of every month, with recurring dates currently listed through 30 June 2028. That regular cadence makes it a useful way to keep up with the community’s changing programme of AI, IoT and software topics. Because the speaker, abstract and exact session title remain unconfirmed, registration is the best way to receive Meetup updates and gain access to the attendee-only online link when it becomes available. Register for this online event

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Hosted by Corinium Intelligence

CISO Live is a one-day virtual cybersecurity summit on 4 November 2026, offering practical insight into AI risk, resilience and modern security leadership. Designed to move beyond theory and hype, this peer-led event brings together more than 200 cybersecurity professionals for candid conversations about the decisions, pressures and emerging threats shaping security today. Attendees can expect real-world lessons from 15+ speakers, with an emphasis on approaches that can be applied across organisations of different sizes and levels of security maturity. What to expect The programme explores four connected themes: - Modern cybersecurity leadership: how security leaders are adapting strategy to rising business expectations, evolving threats and greater organisational complexity. - Building resilient security programmes: practical approaches to strengthening security posture, improving response readiness and scaling programmes for long-term resilience. - AI, risk and emerging threats: how AI-driven risks and new threat vectors are changing the security landscape, and how leaders are responding. - Peer insight from the front line: honest accounts of what is working, what is not and what cybersecurity teams have learned in the field. Rather than providing surface-level updates, CISO Live focuses on practical insight into risk, resilience and security strategy. Sessions will examine how professionals are making real-world decisions, communicating security priorities to the wider business and adapting their teams in a rapidly changing threat environment. Explore the full agenda for programme details. Who should attend? CISO Live is aimed at cybersecurity professionals across industries and career stages. That includes CISOs and senior security leaders responsible for enterprise risk and strategy, alongside security practitioners and architects who build and operate secure environments. Emerging professionals can also benefit from hearing experienced voices discuss challenges and lessons openly. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: Fastly

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Hosted by Financial Times

Join the Future of AI a live event by Financial Times, held in London from 4-5 November 2026. Register for in-person or digital pass. Meet those at the cutting edge of AI innovation and explore how this transformative technology will redefine business in 2026 and beyond.

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Hosted by Demystifying AI Governance Dublin

Learn to classify real AI systems under the EU AI Act in this practical two-hour online workshop on 10 November 2026, from 11am to 1pm GMT. Hosted by Hycentina Ifeoma Ekwerike, AIGP, MSc, this small-group session moves beyond theory and gives you direct practice applying the Act’s risk tiers. Rather than listening to a lecture or being handed answers, you’ll develop and defend your own classifications with coaching throughout. What you’ll do - Work through real-world scenarios using a browser-based digital classification tool - Explore difficult edge cases, including exceptions and changing roles - Compare and defend your reasoning in small groups - Classify an AI system from your own work with feedback on your approach The workshop is designed for compliance, legal, risk, product, data and technology professionals responsible for assessing AI systems. Some familiarity with EU AI Act risk tiers is recommended; attending the organiser’s earlier introductory session is helpful but not required. Bring a laptop and an AI system you would like to classify. Examples should be generalised or anonymised, with no confidential information shared. Places are limited to 15 and cost €69 at the launch price. Full refunds are available until 72 hours before the session. The workshop is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Registration must be completed through Luma; responding on Meetup alone does not register you. View the event and follow the required Luma registration link.

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Hosted by PauseAI UK

PauseAI UK’s online TuesdayPauseday meetup explores whether building artificial superintelligence with current AI techniques could cause human extinction. Taking place on Tuesday 10 November 2026, from 7:00–8:00pm UTC, this Google Meet discussion asks whether the stark claim “if anyone builds it, everyone dies” is justified, or whether the risks are less certain. The session will focus on the statement that if any company or group builds an artificial superintelligence using approaches resembling today’s techniques and understanding of AI, everyone on Earth will die. Attendees can examine the reasoning behind that prediction, consider counterarguments and discuss how confidently it should be presented. TuesdayPauseday is PauseAI UK’s informal weekly gathering. Newcomers and existing members can meet others concerned about AI safety, catch up on recent developments and take simple online actions. Bring dinner or a cup of tea; no required experience level is stated. Optional reading: - IABIED Book Review: Core Arguments and Counterarguments - If anyone builds it, everyone will plausibly be fine Register for the online meetup.