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⌖ Brighton · Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hosted by Datacove

EARL 2026 brings three days of practical R, Python and AI/ML insight to Brighton, helping organisations turn advanced data capabilities into real-world impact. Running 6–8 October 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00 each day, this cross-sector international Data Intelligence conference explores how organisations are transforming decision-making, products and services through data. It takes place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront, a seafront venue near Brighton Pier and The Lanes in Brighton. What to expect EARL stands for Enterprise Applications of the R and Python Language. While the conference retains its strong roots in the R and Python communities, its 2026 programme broadens the conversation to reflect the fast-changing data intelligence landscape. Abstracts span R, Python, SQL, Rust and modern AI/ML tooling, with a consistent emphasis on practical applications and commercial impact. Across the three-day programme, attendees can expect: - Presentations demonstrating data intelligence in practice - Workshops covering relevant methods, platforms and techniques - Keynotes addressing developments across data, analytics and technology - Sessions focused on R, Python, analytics and AI/ML tooling - Dedicated opportunities to meet practitioners, technology leaders and data-driven organisations The complete agenda and speaker line-up are still to be announced, making this an early opportunity to secure a place before the detailed programme is published. Who should attend? The conference is designed for a broad professional audience, from members of the R and Python communities and hands-on data practitioners to senior data and technology leaders. It will also be relevant to organisations already applying data-driven innovation,or seeking practical examples of how advanced analytics and AI can improve decisions, services and products. Its cross-sector and international focus should make EARL particularly valuable for attendees who want to compare approaches beyond their own industry, discover how different teams are deploying modern data capabilities, and build relationships across the wider analytics community. Tickets and venue… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · AI on Tap | Brighton | Episode 9 (venue name not explicitly shown; likely a pub in Brighton)

Hosted by AI on Tap - UK

AI on Tap Brighton brings practical, jargon-free AI conversations to The Walrus on 6 October 2026, with real stories, peer learning and relaxed networking. If you want to understand how businesses are using AI without sitting through sales pitches or highly technical presentations, this monthly Brighton meetup offers a refreshingly direct alternative. Episode 9 is built around honest conversations about what is working, what is failing and which ideas attendees can apply in their own organisations. What to expect The evening opens with two or three accessible accounts from people doing real things with AI. Rather than polished theory, these stories focus on practical experiences from the frontline, including the lessons people have learned while using AI to improve areas such as operations and sales. Attendees will then choose one of two breakout groups: - Builders, for the more technically minded members of the room - Users, for people applying AI in their everyday work Each group runs a “Wins & Bins” session, sharing one approach that has delivered results and one that flopped. Highlights are brought back to the full room, giving everyone useful, road-tested insights from both perspectives. Optional Link-Ups provide five-minute, one-to-one conversations with a co-host or fellow attendee. These are designed as low-pressure introductions, with the possibility of continuing useful connections after the meetup. Once the structured sessions finish, the evening moves into informal conversation, drinks and networking. Who should attend? AI on Tap is aimed at AI-curious business leaders, managers, founders, entrepreneurs and knowledge workers. It is equally open to experienced builders and people who have never opened a terminal. No technical background is required, and first-time attendees are especially welcome. You can expect to leave with: - Candid examples of real-world AI use - Ideas you can test in your business immediately - Lessons from approaches that did not work - New contacts facing similar AI and automation questions - A clearer, more human view of AI’s business impact… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · The Walrus

Hosted by GreenSEO

GreenSEO brings sustainable SEO and AI strategy to Brighton on 7 October 2026, helping digital teams reduce emissions without losing performance or impact. Part of the BrightonSEO Fringe, this free, in-person event asks a timely question: can SEO professionals reduce the environmental footprint of the web? Across two expert-led talks, an interactive Q&A and relaxed pub networking, attendees will examine how smarter SEO practices, responsible AI workflows and sustainable digital strategies can lower website carbon emissions. Talks and speakers Kiri Nowak, AI Copy vs Human Copy Explore the hidden energy costs associated with using generative AI for content creation. The session will consider how teams can benefit from AI-powered efficiency while making more informed, sustainable choices about when and how the technology is used. Ed Chinn, Influence for Impact: Getting Sustainable AI Past the C-Suite Learn how to turn environmentally responsible AI practices into a credible business case. This talk focuses on securing support from decision-makers and winning senior-level buy-in for more sustainable approaches to AI. Jimmy Dorrell also appears in the published event line-up. Who should attend? Organised by GreenSEO, the evening is designed for SEO professionals, digital marketers and technology leaders who want to connect commercial digital performance with environmental responsibility. It should be particularly relevant to people shaping content workflows, introducing AI into their organisations, advising clients or trying to influence sustainability policy. No specific experience level is stated, so the event offers a useful meeting point for both practitioners already working on greener digital projects and those beginning to investigate the carbon impact of websites and AI. Format and practical details Expect a friendly, discussion-led two-hour programme featuring: - Two expert presentations - An interactive audience Q&A - Informal, pub-fuelled networking with fellow green web advocates… Register for this event

Sponsors: Screaming Frog · Climbing Trees

⌖ Brighton · Brighton Dome

UX Brighton 2026 is a one-day conference on emerging UX methods, taking place at Brighton Dome in Brighton on Friday 6 November 2026. The fundamentals remain familiar,understand what people need, design solutions, test them and build them,but the methods available to UX teams are rapidly multiplying. This conference is designed to help attendees separate genuinely useful developments from noise, understand which techniques translate effectively into UX practice and identify established approaches that new technology has finally made practical. What to expect The programme brings together practitioners working at the edges of UX research, design and product development. Rather than focusing on novelty for its own sake, the day will explore what is actually working across new research techniques, design tools, testing methods and ways of working. Confirmed speakers include: - Vivek Gopinath, Lead User Researcher at IBM, whose mixed-method practice spans qualitative and quantitative research, machine learning, heuristic analysis, eye tracking, behavioural studies, cognitive psychology and predictive UX. His work examines how AI-driven personalisation can anticipate user needs while maintaining a deep, empathetic understanding of behaviour. - Prama Ayalasomayajula, a research leader at HubSpot with experience in service design, small-business products, Zalando sellers and Meta Shops. Her work investigates why discovery breaks down, how scalable UX processes hold together and what service blueprints can reveal beyond standalone insights. - Chiara Scarabotti, UX Lead at Springer Nature, specialising in complex publishing flows and multi-persona journeys. She focuses on problem framing, information architecture and turning messy systems into transparent, actionable practices for cross-disciplinary teams. - Kathy Neuss, Head of Research at Mercator Digital, with more than 25 years of experience across government, corporate and agency settings. She combines qualitative depth with quantitative rigour and has influenced major HMRC services through research, behavioural groupings, mental models and journey mapping. - Max Borodin, Senior Product Manager at Simple, who explores behavioural design, gamification, conversational coaching and AI in products intended to support long-term behaviour change. He also experiments with using AI to accelerate… Register for this event

⌖ Barcelona

GlobalAI–2026 (Oct 05–07, 2026 | Barcelona): a three-day conference exploring AI, machine learning, automation, and AI agents with keynotes, research talks, hands-on demos, and industry panels. Learn the latest research insights, practical strategies to deploy automation and AI agents, and how organisations are applying ML in healthcare, finance, transport and education. Ideal for researchers, engineers, product builders, startup founders and enterprise leaders seeking cutting-edge techniques and partnerships. Format: multi-track keynotes, paper presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, and networking opportunities over three days.

⌖ Location TBC · Private winery estate, Loudoun County, Virginia (Leesburg area)

Hosted by Modev

The Global Agentic AI Summit brings together 1,500+ builders, enterprise leaders, and AI visionaries for three immersive days exploring the autonomous intelligence revolution. Set on a private winery estate in Loudoun County, Virginia — home to Data Center Alley, the world's largest concentration of cloud infrastructure — this isn't your typical tech conference. Three Critical Tracks The summit addresses three defining vectors of the autonomous AI economy through dedicated programming tracks: Agentic AI explores autonomous systems that plan, decide, and act independently. Sessions cover enterprise-scale agent deployment, single-agent workflows, multi-agent orchestration, reasoning and planning architectures, memory and context systems, and AI assistants that autonomously execute complex workflows. Physical AI examines embodied intelligence moving from datacenters into the real world. Expect deep dives into robotics, edge AI deployment, autonomous drones, AI-powered prosthetics, manufacturing automation, and the next generation of human-machine collaboration in logistics and defense applications. Sovereign AI addresses national AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and the geopolitics of autonomous systems. Topics include how governments and enterprises build AI capability they control, critical infrastructure protection, defense AI applications, and national AI policy frameworks. World-Class Speaker Lineup 75+ speakers represent the builders actually deploying agentic systems at scale. The lineup spans enterprise AI leaders from Cox Communications, McKesson, and Navy Federal Credit Union; government innovators from the U.S. Department of the Navy and Library of Congress; media AI pioneers from USA TODAY; and founders driving the agentic revolution forward. Every speaker brings real-world deployment experience — no theoretical talks, just practical insights from the trenches. Comprehensive Topic Coverage The program addresses 54 distinct categories across core AI infrastructure, security and trust, developer tools, workforce transformation, and emerging applications. Technical sessions cover coding agents, vector databases, foundation models, orchestration frameworks like OpenClaw, observability and monitoring, model deployment, and guardrails for safe AI operation. Developer-focused content explores SDKs and APIs for building agentic systems, testing and evaluation frameworks, multimodal AI implementations,