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⌖ Nottingham · Newton Building, City Campus, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham

Hosted by Nottingham DS&AI Meetup group (hosted by Mica B. and co-organisers)

The Nottingham DS&AI Meetup brings together data science and artificial intelligence practitioners every first Thursday of the month at Nottingham Trent University's Newton Building. This November session offers an ideal blend of technical learning and community networking for anyone interested in data science, machine learning, and AI applications. What to Expect Doors open at 18:00, with the main talk or workshop beginning at 18:15 and running until 20:30. While the specific topic for this session will be announced closer to the date, previous meetups have covered a diverse range of subjects spanning machine learning techniques, practical AI implementations, and data analytics methodologies. The format typically features a speaker presentation or hands-on workshop, followed by ample time for socializing and networking with fellow practitioners. Complimentary pizza is provided throughout the evening, though attendees should bring their own beverages. The event often extends to a nearby pub for those wanting to continue conversations in a more relaxed setting. Who Should Attend This meetup welcomes everyone from data science students and early-career professionals to experienced AI practitioners and technology leaders. Whether you're exploring AI applications for your business, deepening your technical skills, or simply curious about the latest developments in machine learning, you'll find a supportive community of like-minded individuals. The Nottingham tech scene thrives on these regular gatherings, making this an essential event for anyone in the local data science ecosystem. Community and Networking Beyond the monthly in-person meetups, the community maintains an active Discord server for ongoing discussions, resource sharing, and collaboration opportunities. This digital space complements the face-to-face events, ensuring continuous engagement between sessions. Sponsors and Partners The meetup benefits from generous support by Rebel Recruiters, specialists in tech recruitment who provide the evening's pizza. Co-organiser Mica Bell from Rebel Recruiters attends regularly and can discuss recruitment opportunities for both employers and job seekers. Additional sponsors include CBIT, a multidisciplinary centre bridging education and industry (organizers of the UK's first SME-focused AI conference "Transforming SMEs with AI"), Superlawyer (a Not

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Sponsors: Rebel Recruiters · CBIT Venture Builder +2

⌖ Birmingham · Moss House (University College Birmingham)

Hosted by BrumAI - Birmingham Artificial Intelligence Meetup

Explore how AI agents are being used to build a regulated fintech at BrumAI’s in-person meetup in Birmingham on 28 October 2026. Hosted at University College Birmingham’s Moss House campus and sponsored by Griffiths Waite, the evening combines a practical founder talk, an interactive session, food and networking. It is aimed at entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, students, engineers, AI practitioners and anyone curious about applying AI in real products. Talks and activities Peet Denny, founder of BrumAI and Tekka, will explain how he is building a regulated fintech with AI agents operating across Claude, Grok and GPT, connected to Cursor and Linear. He will unpack the custom harness behind the system, including how it works, what went well and what he got wrong. The session is particularly relevant to people already shipping products with agents, or considering doing so. Dr Anandhi Vivek Dhukaram, a responsible AI specialist and EU AI Act compliance strategist, will then lead an interactive session. Its specific topic has not yet been published. Schedule: - 17:30, Arrival and named reception check-in - 17:50, Welcome and introduction from Griffiths Waite - 18:00, Peet Denny’s talk - 18:30, Free food and refreshments - 18:45, Interactive session - 19:25, Close; attendees must leave by 19:30 Capacity is limited. You must provide your first and last name when RSVPing and may attend only with a confirmed RSVP, not a waiting-list place. Registration closes at 18:30 on Tuesday 20 October. Do not arrive before 17:30. Register for the BrumAI October meetup

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Sponsors: Griffiths Waite

⌖ Birmingham · Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Hosted by AND Capital Projects Limited

A practical, beginner-friendly AI workshop in Birmingham focused on working faster, strengthening skills and creating new income opportunities. Taking place on 2 November 2026 at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, this hands-on session looks beyond AI hype to explore where the technology can create real value in everyday work, freelancing, entrepreneurship and small business. It forms part of Building Financial Futures 2026, a full-day event covering financial resilience, careers, wealth, property, business ownership and long-term financial planning. What the workshop covers The session focuses on practical application rather than technical theory. Attendees will explore: - Ways to use AI to work more efficiently and improve productivity - How AI can strengthen skills and expertise you already have - Using AI to research, create, analyse information and solve problems - Opportunities to support freelancing and generate additional income - Practical applications for entrepreneurs and small businesses - Turning ideas into products, services or commercial opportunities more quickly - Why human judgement and subject-matter expertise remain essential - Responsible AI use, including the technology’s limitations The workshop is designed for non-technical attendees, and no previous AI experience is required. It should be particularly relevant to employees, freelancers, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone curious about applying AI to their work or ideas without needing to understand the underlying technology. Part of a wider financial futures programme Registration for this workshop also provides access to the broader Building Financial Futures 2026 programme. The full-day event brings together individuals, families, business owners, financial professionals and community organisations for a mix of keynotes, workshops, marketplace activity and networking.… Register for this event

⌖ Birmingham · Innovation Depot Inc

Hosted by Birmingham AI

A free lunchtime AI briefing for finance and financial services leaders, taking place in Birmingham, Alabama, on 5 November 2026. Organised by Birmingham AI, this 90-minute breakout explores the latest AI news, its impact on financial services, and practical case studies and use cases for applying AI in business. What to expect - Welcome and networking with Birmingham’s AI and finance community - Lunch, which is included with admission - A speaker talk and live demo focused on AI in financial services The event is designed for finance professionals, bank and credit union leaders, fintech innovators, accountants, analysts, insurance professionals and wealth managers. It also welcomes anyone curious about how AI could transform financial services. No named speaker or detailed session topic has been published yet. The breakout runs from 11:30am to 1pm (GMT-06:00) on Thursday 5 November 2026 at Innovation Depot Inc, 1500 1st Avenue North. It will be held in the Event Space Room, located to the right past the large open atrium. Admission is free, including at the door, but seats are limited. The event is sponsored by KEYSYS, C Spire and Sparkhound. Reserve your free place

Sponsors: KEYSYS · C Spire +1

⌖ Birmingham · 6 Brindley Place

Hosted by DevOps Society

Improve how you communicate technical ideas at this practical DevOps workshop in Birmingham, taking place on 12 November 2026 from 6pm–9pm GMT. Hosted by DevOps Society at AND Digital’s The Foundry, the evening is designed to get engineers away from their laptops and practising the human skills behind effective meetings, presentations and workplace conversations. What to expect Steve Wade, Founder of Platform Fix, Kubernetes Ambassador for DevOps Society, former Flux maintainer and Istio contributor, will lead three sessions: - AI, DevOps and Kubernetes: What’s Next?, a concise keynote on changes across AI, Kubernetes and platform engineering. - The Human API, an interactive talk exploring how to start better conversations and communicate effectively in stand-ups, interviews, meetings and presentations. - Owning the Stage, a hands-on confidence workshop featuring small-group speaking exercises, unexpected questions and PowerPoint Karaoke with unseen slides. Steve brings 15 years of production infrastructure experience, has trained more than 6,000 engineers and has spoken at KubeCon and DevOps Pro Europe. Attendees will receive practical communication techniques, presentation practice and Steve’s Communication Playbook after the event. The workshop is aimed at DevOps engineers, SREs, platform and cloud engineers, developers, engineering leaders and other technology professionals, including those who find Terraform easier than presenting or asking for a pay rise. No natural public-speaking ability is expected. Venue: AND Digital, The Foundry, 6 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JB. Food and drinks are provided by the host venue. Registration also includes pre- and post-event emails from Steve with session materials and a short follow-up series. Register for The Human API Workshop

⌖ Birmingham · NEC

Hosted by Schools & Academies Show

EdTech Summit brings school and trust leaders to the NEC in Birmingham on 18–19 November 2026 for two days of education technology, AI and digital innovation. Hosted within the Schools & Academies Show, the summit is designed to help education leaders select effective technology, implement practical digital strategies and improve teaching, organisational efficiency and learner outcomes. Attendees can expect CPD-certified content, expert-led sessions, keynote presentations, best-practice case studies and interactive panel discussions, alongside opportunities to meet leading EdTech providers. Headline speakers The announced line-up includes: - Abid Patel, Founder and CEO of ITjustworks - Dave Smith, Director of Procurement and Trust-wide Projects at Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust - Dawn Taylor, Assistant Headteacher at Kingsdale Foundation School - Claire Walden, Cyber Protect Specialist at Thames Valley Police - Dr Matthew Woodruff, CEO of Edequity AI - Caroline Wright, Director General of the British Educational Suppliers Association - Duncan Baldwin, Chair of EduData - Austin Earl, Senior Programme Manager, Education at TechUK The event is particularly relevant to school and multi-academy trust leaders responsible for digital transformation, procurement, safeguarding, data, operations and classroom technology. Partners and supporters include the Department for Education, ANME, EdTech Innovation Hub, NAHT, Launchpad STEM and the National PedTech Partnership. Register for the EdTech Summit

Sponsors: ANME · Department for Education +5