The Power of Personal Projects

⌖ Edinburgh · Jamaica Yard

Hosted by Founders Coffee Club

Founders Coffee Club brings relaxed, pitch-free founder networking and a day of coworking to Jamaica Yard in Edinburgh on 12 November 2026. Built around a simple promise, no speeches, no presentations and no selling, this in-person meetup gives founders space to have genuine conversations without sitting through formal talks or navigating sales pitches. Turn up, grab a coffee and meet other people building businesses across Edinburgh’s founder community. What to expect The scheduled networking session runs from 10:00am to 11:00am GMT at Jamaica Yard, 3 Jamaica Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HH. The event also includes coworking for the day, so attendees can continue working from the venue after the morning meetup rather than heading straight back to the office or working alone. There is no speaker programme or prescribed agenda. Instead, the format centres on informal, founder-to-founder networking: - Meet other founders over coffee - Exchange experiences in a sales-free setting - Build local connections without formal presentations - Stay for coworking during the rest of the day This is a founders-only event. It is particularly welcoming to people who find traditional networking daunting or who are attending Founders Coffee Club for the first time. The hosts say newcomers will be greeted on arrival and introduced to someone immediately, helping conversations start naturally rather than leaving attendees to work the room alone. Tickets and organiser Tickets cost £15, and registration is subject to host approval. The meetup is presented by Founders Coffee Club, which hosts networking events for founders across the UK. You can also follow the organiser on Instagram or LinkedIn. The Edinburgh gathering forms part of a recurring series held on the second Thursday of each month, offering founders a regular opportunity to reconnect, meet new peers and spend a productive day working alongside others. Request to join and get your ticket

⌖ 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

⌖ Cardiff · Chapter Arts Center

Hosted by Cardiff Entrepreneur and Start Up Meetup Group

Meet entrepreneurs, start-up founders and potential collaborators at this informal networking meetup in Cardiff. Hosted by Wayne for the Cardiff Entrepreneur and Start Up Meetup Group, the summit is a relaxed, social gathering where members can share their ideas, ambitions and plans. It is designed to help Cardiff’s entrepreneurial community form an active support network, and could be an opportunity to meet a future collaborator or co-founder. Event details - Date: Monday 16 November 2026 - Time: 6:00–8:00pm GMT - Venue: Chapter Arts Center, Market Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1QE - Format: Informal conversation, networking and community building - Schedule: This regular social event takes place every two weeks on Monday No formal agenda or speakers have been announced for this edition. The organiser plans to arrange speakers for future events, while the summit itself will remain the group’s recurring social meetup. Attendees are also encouraged to wear or bring something distinctive so fellow summit participants can recognise one another inside Chapter. Register for the Cardiff Entrepreneur and Start-Up Summit

⌖ Edinburgh · Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Hosted by UK Startup Events

Founders Meetup Edinburgh brings startup builders and investors together for a tactical founder interview, community shoutouts and focused networking. Taking place on Tuesday 17 November 2026, 5:30–8:00pm GMT at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP in Edinburgh, this monthly UK Startup Events meetup is designed for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, potential co-founders, team members and active investors. What to expect - 5:30pm: Arrival and open networking - 6:30pm: Welcome and introductions - 6:40pm: Community shoutouts, a supportive space to discuss what you are building, celebrate wins and ask for help with current challenges - 7:00pm: A tactical fireside chat with Valentin Hinov, co-founder of Thankbox, which sends more than $1 million in gifts monthly - 7:30pm: Open networking and drinks - 8:00pm onwards: Informal pub drinks at The Jolly Botanist The fireside chat will be hosted by Laura Bernal, Head of Growth Stage at Codebase and a University of Edinburgh mentor. The event is sponsored by Start to Scale, Shepherd and Wedderburn’s initiative for startups and scale-ups. General admission costs £5. Free tickets for active investment managers, angels and approved partners require approval. Registration details are shared with Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP for venue security. Get tickets for Founders Meetup Edinburgh

Sponsors: Start to Scale · Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

⌖ Bristol · BT - Assembly

Hosted by Bristol Data & AI Community

Explore multi-agent AI systems, meet local data professionals and hear applied AI insights at this in-person community meetup in Bristol. The Bristol Data & AI Community’s first-ever meetup takes place on Thursday 19 November 2026, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm GMT at BT – Assembly, Cheese Lane, Bristol BS2 0JJ. Designed for professionals in the Bristol area, the evening combines concise technical talks with refreshments and networking. Schedule - 5:30–6:00pm: Snacks, drinks and networking - 6:00–6:20pm: Obiye Ada-Ibrama, From AI Assistants to AI Teams: Understanding the World of Multi-Agent Systems - 6:20–6:25pm: Intermission - 6:25–6:45pm: Second speaker, to be announced - From 6:45pm: Community announcements, with the event concluding by 7:00pm Obiye Ada-Ibrama is a Research Specialist in AI and Data Science at BT Group. Drawing on work across applied AI, multi-agent large language models, cybersecurity, machine learning and digital twins, she will examine how collaborating AI agents can optimise resources and improve complex problem-solving, including threat-intelligence applications. Places are limited. Registering indicates your interest, and the organisers will confirm attendance. You can also submit the interest form. Register for the November Data & AI Professionals Meetup