Christmas Social presented by Belfast Tech Week x TechTides

⌖ Belfast · Ormeau Labs

Hosted by Belfast Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup

Learn how to build trusted AI Data Agents on Microsoft Fabric at this practical data community meetup in Belfast on 11 November 2026. Hosted by the Belfast Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup, the session moves beyond conventional reporting to show how AI agents can answer real business questions using well-structured organisational data. The featured use case follows a financial services organisation, with lessons applicable to any people-based business seeking to drive sales, improve employee utilisation and track KPIs. What you’ll explore - Architecting Microsoft Fabric with control, data and domain workspaces - Extracting data from HubSpot, project management software and time-recording systems - Applying Kimball modelling through facts, dimensions and user-friendly views - Preparing semantic models with clear relationships, measures and descriptions - Automating business-friendly table and column metadata from a control database - Building, testing and establishing trust in an AI Data Agent’s answers The meetup is suitable for analysts, data engineers, architects and managers, including people just beginning to explore Microsoft Fabric. Expect an interactive, practical format with opportunities for questions, knowledge sharing and discussion; a named speaker has not yet been published. The event runs 5:30–7:30pm GMT on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at Ormeau Labs, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS. Pizza and drinks will be provided alongside informal community conversation. RSVP for Belfast Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup 5

⌖ Belfast · Entrepreneurs Unleashed

Hosted by Entrepreneurs Unleashed

A one-day, in-person AI bootcamp in Belfast for business owners who want to work faster across business and marketing. Hosted by Entrepreneurs Unleashed, the bootcamp focuses on building a practical AI toolkit and using smarter workflows to reduce stress, accelerate everyday tasks and support business growth. It is aimed at entrepreneurs and business owners interested in applying AI directly to their work rather than exploring the technology only in theory. Event details - Date: Thursday 12 November 2026 - Time: 9:30am–5pm (7 hours 30 minutes) - Format: In-person, one-day bootcamp - Venue: Entrepreneurs Unleashed, North Derby Street, Belfast BT15 3HN - Refund policy: No refunds The published listing does not name individual speakers, specific AI tools or a session-by-session agenda. Attendees should therefore refer to the organiser for further details about preparation, refreshments, parking and what to bring. Ticket sales are currently marked as ended. View the event listing and check the latest registration status.

⌖ Belfast · Ormeau Labs

Hosted by NI Fraud Forum

Explore how AI is reshaping fraud at this free, in-person NI Fraud Forum conference in Belfast on 18 November 2026. Artificial intelligence is creating challenges and opportunities for organisations tackling fraud. Criminals can use it to produce convincing deepfakes, clone voices and operate scams at unprecedented scale, while businesses and law enforcement are adopting AI to detect, prevent and investigate fraudulent activity. What to expect - Insight into how AI is shaping today’s fraud threat, and how that threat may develop - Short talks from local technology companies working with AI - A panel discussion examining AI’s real-world impact on businesses - Networking with colleagues from the public, private and voluntary sectors This three-hour conference takes place at Ormeau Labs, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS. Tea, coffee and croissants will be served from 8:30am, with the main programme beginning at 9am and the event ending at 11:30am. Speaker details and the full agenda have not yet been published. Attendance is free, but advance booking is required to reserve a place. The event is organised by NI Fraud Forum. Reserve your free ticket

⌖ Belfast · International Convention Centre (ICC Belfast)

Hosted by Practitioners

NIDC 2026 brings Northern Ireland’s developer community to ICC Belfast on 21 November for a full day of technical talks, workshops and hands-on villages. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Northern Ireland Developer Conference is designed to broaden your technical knowledge while connecting you with people working across the technology industry. Organised by Practitioners and run by volunteers, NIDC combines serious learning with the welcoming community atmosphere summed up by its theme: “Technical talks, great craic, tech community.” What to expect The conference takes over the International Convention Centre in Belfast, with sessions spread across two halls, two rooms and a dedicated workshop space. The programme covers seven broad tracks: - Engineering - Product - Design and UX - Security - AI - Data - Wildcard topics That wide remit also extends to software, cloud, games, infrastructure and open source. It makes NIDC relevant to enthusiasts, students and experienced professionals alike, whether you want practical insight for your current role, exposure to adjacent disciplines or ideas to take back to your team. The day begins with registration at 08:30, followed by coffee and an opening session. Talks run in 30-minute slots across several parallel stages, while longer, one-hour workshops offer space for deeper exploration. Lunch and an afternoon break are built into the schedule, before closing remarks and prizes at 16:15. A four-hour after-party begins at 18:00, extending the opportunity to meet speakers, volunteers and fellow attendees. The full session agenda is due to be published in September. Community-led, hands-on and open to new voices NIDC’s community villages set it apart from a conventional multi-track conference. These themed, hands-on spaces are run by local community members and may focus on making, children’s coding, cyber, games and more. Anyone with an idea can propose a village. The event is also inviting practitioners to share work that broadens the community’s collective knowledge. Proposals can cover any technology-industry subject, with options for both talks and workshops. Prospective contributors can submit a session.… Register for this event

⌖ Belfast · Ulster University

Hosted by IoT Belfast

IoT Belfast explores connected MedTech, edge security and trustworthy healthcare AI at Ulster University in Belfast. Taking place Thursday 26 November 2026, 6:30–9:15pm GMT, this practical meetup examines what it takes to move medical IoT beyond a working prototype and towards safe clinical use. It is aimed at developers, engineers, researchers, technology professionals and students interested in IoT, MedTech, cybersecurity or AI. Talks and speakers - David Branagh, Founder and CEO of Raidmed, From IoT Prototype to Medical Device: The Challenges Beyond the Demo. Drawing on Raidmed’s connected diabetic-foot monitoring technology, David will cover sensors, connectivity, usability, cybersecurity, clinical evidence and regulation. - Dr Aftab Ali, Ulster University, Securing Medical IoT at the Edge. Learn how hardware identity, behavioural trust scoring and trust-weighted federated learning can help edge systems assess device data. - Dr Rashid Kamal, Ulster University, When Smart Devices Can Be Fooled: Adversarial Attacks on IoT AI. This session presents examples of attacks on IoT and health devices alongside approaches for detecting and defending against them. Doors open at 6:30pm for live MedTech demonstrations, pizza and informal networking. Talks begin at 7:10pm, with 15-minute presentations followed by Q&A. Networking resumes at approximately 8:10pm, followed by optional drinks at the Sunflower Bar after the 9:15pm close. The event takes place in the Conor Lecture Theatre, Room BA-01-009, Birley Building, Ulster University Belfast Campus. It is hosted with the UU IEEE Student Branch and IEEE SMC Society UK & Ireland Chapter and facilitated by Martin Naughton and Galvia Digital. Register for IoT Belfast 36

Sponsors: UU IEEE Student Branch · IEEE SMC Society (UK & Ireland Chapter)

⌖ Belfast · Titanic Belfast

Hosted by agendaNI

Digital Government Belfast 2026 brings public-sector leaders to Titanic Belfast on 2 December to explore AI, cyber resilience and inclusive digital services. Organised by agendaNI, this interactive, full-day conference examines how Northern Ireland’s public services can use emerging technology while maintaining governance, transparency, privacy and public trust. It is designed for government decision-makers, digital and IT leaders, policy professionals, public-service teams, technology specialists and organisations involved in transformation projects. What to expect Three conference sessions combine expert presentations with audience questions, panel discussions and networking breaks in the exhibition area. Topics include: - Responsible and ethical adoption of AI in the public sector - Cybersecurity and organisational resilience in the age of AI - Digital twins, intelligent data management and emerging technologies - Digital transformation across health, social care and education - Sustainable digital transformation and digital decarbonisation - Accessible, user-led services and digital inclusion - Smarter towns, cities and government - International best practice, including lessons from Estonia The programme features Helen McCarthy, Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser at The Executive Office; Petra Holm of the e-Estonia Briefing Centre; Dr Paul Rice, Chief Digital Information Officer at the Department of Health; Rebecca Lutton of Digital Catapult; Adrian Johnston, Innovation Commissioner at Innovation City Belfast; and Hazel Murray, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University. Further contributors represent Belfast Met, Supporting Communities, Momentum One Zero and other organisations. Sessions run from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at Titanic Belfast in Belfast. The format prioritises delegate interaction, with Q&As, panel discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas or develop partnerships during the breaks. Register for Digital Government Belfast 2026