Hack Your Sales: Two-Part Challenge (Part Two)

⌖ Bristol

Hosted by Founders Coffee Club

Founders Coffee Club brings Bristol founders together on 28 October 2026 for relaxed coffee, honest conversation and a coworking day, with no pitches or selling. Coffee, conversation and founder connections Taking place in Bristol from 10:00am to 11:00am GMT, this in-person meetup offers a refreshingly simple alternative to conventional business networking. There are no speeches, presentations or sales pitches. Instead, attendees can grab a coffee, meet fellow founders and let conversations develop naturally. The event is designed exclusively for founders and is hosted by Founders Coffee Club, a community that runs founder networking events across the UK. Whether you want to compare experiences, broaden your local network or simply spend time with people who understand the realities of building a business, the emphasis is on informal, peer-to-peer connection rather than structured content. What to expect - A one-hour, face-to-face networking session over coffee - A founder-only environment with no selling or formal pitches - Relaxed, unstructured conversations rather than talks or panels - A coworking day pass included with the ticket - A friendly introduction on arrival if you are attending for the first time If walking into a room of strangers feels daunting, the hosts specifically aim to make the first few minutes easier. New attendees will be greeted and introduced to someone straight away, helping the conversation get moving without the awkwardness often associated with traditional networking. The included coworking pass also makes this more than a quick coffee meetup. Attendees can combine the morning networking session with a day of working in Bristol, creating additional space to continue conversations and build relationships beyond the scheduled hour. Tickets and location Tickets cost £15, and registration requires host approval. The exact Bristol address is only shown to registered attendees, so request your place in advance rather than turning up without confirmation. You can also follow Founders Coffee Club on Instagram or LinkedIn. Request to join and get your ticket

⌖ Bristol · The Berkeley Square Hotel

Hosted by Bristol Young Business Owners (BYBO)

Meet Bristol business owners under 45 for a relaxed networking social at The Square Club on 28 October 2026, focused on honest founder-to-founder conversation. Hosted by Bristol Young Business Owners (BYBO), this monthly gathering offers founders a low-pressure way to connect with other people building and growing ventures across Bristol. Rather than formal networking, sales pitches or polished presentations, the evening centres on candid conversations, shared experiences and the realities of running a business. What to expect There is no fixed agenda, no talks and no selling of services. Attendees can move naturally between conversations, compare experiences and build relationships with business owners at different stages of their journey. Topics are not prescribed, leaving space to discuss the opportunities, decisions and challenges that matter to the founders in the room. The social is designed to help strengthen a collaborative young business community in Bristol. It is an opportunity to: - Meet founders and business owners on a similar path - Exchange practical experiences of starting and growing a venture - Learn informally from people who understand the demands of ownership - Develop genuine local connections without a sales-led atmosphere - Drop in for part of the evening or stay for the full session Who it is for This community is specifically for Bristol-based business owners under 45. BYBO distinguishes business ownership from offering freelance services, so the event is best suited to people building and operating their own ventures rather than attending primarily to market professional services. Both newer founders and experienced operators are welcome. You do not need to arrive with a prepared pitch or a particular question, the format is intentionally informal and based around useful, person-to-person conversation. Time and location The event takes place on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm GMT. The planned meeting point is The Garden at The Square Club, at The Berkeley Square Hotel, 15 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1HB. View the event and registration details

⌖ Bristol · The Square Club

Hosted by Rebel Meetups (Bristol) by Rebellious Co

A free, casual networking meetup for founders, creators, freelancers and entrepreneurs in Bristol, with open conversation and no formal agenda. Hosted by Rebel Meetups (Bristol) by Rebellious Co, this informal evening is designed for people building businesses, pursuing independent work or taking a less conventional professional path. Rebel Meetups have run free gatherings since 2013, occasionally featuring fireside chats with founders, creators and successful business owners. This edition takes place on Monday 2 November 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm GMT, at The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, in Bristol. There is no formal agenda or dress code, making it a relaxed setting for meeting other local founders and independent professionals. Drinks will be available to buy from the bar. No speakers or fireside chat guests have been announced for this date. The meetup is part of a series held on the first Monday of each month until the end of 2026. It is supported locally by TechSPARK and made free through partners, volunteer hosts and the venue. Register for this free meetup

Sponsors: TechSPARK

⌖ Bristol · Natwest Accelerator Hub

Hosted by Bristol NatWest Accelerator

Learn how to choose and use digital technology to grow your business at this one-hour, in-person workshop in Bristol. Hosted by Bristol NatWest Accelerator with Business West, the session takes place on Thursday 5 November 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am, at NatWest Accelerator Hub, 2 Avon Street, Bristol BS2 0PT. Tech adoption specialists will help attendees understand how the right digital tools can support creation, collaboration, promotion, sales and innovation, while controlling costs and maximising practical benefits. You can expect to: - Explore why choosing the right technology matters to business success - Discuss your own digital challenges - Learn how to avoid common adoption pitfalls - Discover further Tech Adoption for Growth support funded by the UK Government The workshop is designed for businesses in every sector, from recent startups to well-established companies. It is informational rather than a sales presentation: the organisers state that they will not promote specific technology solutions. No individual speakers or detailed tool demonstrations have been announced. Cameras will be present, and photographs may be used on social media. Notify the organisers if you do not want to appear in them. Get tickets

⌖ Location TBC · ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Hosted by European Chatbot Summit

The Arabian AI & Agentic Summit is the UAE's premier gathering for AI leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of Conversational AI, Agentic AI, and Generative AI across the GCC region. Taking place on 26 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, this inaugural summit is part of the prestigious European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit series, which has hosted over 5,000 attendees, 300+ speakers, and 200+ sessions since 2020. This full-day event focuses on building a powerful AI ecosystem across the Arab world, bringing together industry experts from global enterprises, innovative startups, and government leaders. Previous editions have attracted representatives from Adobe, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Google, Amazon, IBM, Salesforce, and many other Fortune 500 companies, alongside leading regional organisations. What You'll Experience The summit delivers practical, battle-tested strategies through high-energy masterclass sessions and expert talks. Topics span the full spectrum of enterprise AI implementation: - From Landing to Launch: Move beyond demos and discover how to turn GenAI, LLMs, and AI agents into production-ready systems - Agentic AI Collaboration: Explore next-generation autonomous AI agents, their decision-making capabilities, and real-world applications - Voice AI Agents: Learn how voice-powered agents are transforming human-computer interaction across industries - Arabic NLP & Regional Innovation: Discover approaches to conversational AI tailored for Arabic language and GCC market needs - Human-Centric Conversational Design: Master techniques for designing AI systems that enhance user experience - Safety, Security & Ethics: Build trustworthy AI systems with robust data protection, compliance frameworks, and inclusive design - Changing Mindsets: Understand how automation and AI are reshaping the future of work and collaboration The summit emphasises actionable insights over theory, featuring speakers who share real strategies that work in production environments. Sessions cover both conversational AI and generative AI technologies, with particular focus on cost reduction and revenue generation through intelligent automation. Who Should Attend This event is designed for: - C-suite executives and business leaders implementing AI strategies - AI product managers and technical leads - Conversational AI designers and UX specialists - Data scientists and ML engineers working with LLMs -

⌖ Sheffield · The Edge, University of Sheffield, 34 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED

Hosted by APRIL

The APRIL AI Hub Annual Summit 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and innovators at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning for a full day of knowledge sharing and collaboration in Sheffield. Taking place at The Edge at the University of Sheffield, this conference serves as the flagship annual gathering for the APRIL (AI for Precision Medicine and Healthcare, Privacy, Reproducibility, Interpretability, and Learning) community. As the second annual summit following the inaugural event in Edinburgh, this conference continues APRIL AI Hub's mission to advance responsible AI research and practice across healthcare, precision medicine, and beyond. The summit provides a vital platform for cross-sector dialogue between academic researchers, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and policy makers working at the intersection of AI, ethics, and real-world applications. What to Expect While the detailed programme is still being finalised, attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring: - Keynote presentations from leading figures in AI research and healthcare innovation - Research showcases highlighting cutting-edge work in precision medicine, privacy-preserving AI, reproducible research methodologies, and interpretable machine learning - Panel discussions exploring the ethical, regulatory, and practical challenges of deploying AI systems in sensitive domains - Networking opportunities to connect with peers across academia, industry, and healthcare sectors - Poster sessions and demonstrations of ongoing research projects Who Should Attend This summit is designed for: - AI and machine learning researchers working on healthcare applications - Data scientists and engineers building trustworthy AI systems - Healthcare professionals interested in AI-driven precision medicine - Policy makers and ethicists concerned with responsible AI deployment - PhD students and early-career researchers in AI and related fields - Industry partners exploring AI applications in regulated environments About APRIL AI Hub The APRIL AI Hub represents a collaborative initiative advancing responsible AI research with particular emphasis on healthcare applications, data privacy, reproducible science, interpretable models, and robust learning systems. Previous APRIL events have established a strong reputation for bringing together diverse perspectives on the challe