Cardiff Entrepreneur and Startup Summit

⌖ Cardiff · Tramshed Tech

Hosted by Clean Growth Fund

Connect with Wales’ climate tech ecosystem in Cardiff on 7 October 2026, with investor pitches and a free cleantech reception. The Cardiff Climate Tech Roadshow brings together innovators, investors and organisations working to accelerate the low-carbon economy. Presented by the Clean Growth Fund and the Development Bank of Wales, the event combines private daytime pitching opportunities for early-stage businesses with an open evening of networking and conversation. Pitch to climate tech investors UK-based climate and cleantech companies at Seed to Series A stage can apply for a private, one-to-one daytime session with investment professionals from both organising teams. Successful applicants will be able to: - Present their technology or business innovation directly to investors - Receive feedback on their proposition and investment readiness - Explore potential funding opportunities - Build relationships within Wales’ growing climate tech ecosystem Pitch places are limited and require an application through the event form. The application deadline is 23 September 2026. The Clean Growth Fund is a specialist venture capital fund backing UK innovations with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or improve resource efficiency. Founded in 2020, it has made 23 investments to date. The Development Bank of Wales helps Welsh businesses start, grow and scale by improving access to finance and connecting founders with the wider investment community. Evening cleantech reception From 5pm to 7pm, the programme opens into a free, in-person networking reception focused on the future of climate innovation in Wales. Expect a broad mix of founders, researchers, investors, funders, accelerators, policymakers, industry leaders and corporate sustainability professionals. Representatives from academia, local authorities, public-sector organisations, incubators and research institutions are also invited.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Development Bank of Wales · Clean Growth Fund

⌖ Cardiff · Hays Recruitment Agency - Cardiff

Hosted by Zena's Coaching

Women in tech can explore authentic leadership, career development and new connections in Cardiff on 14 October 2026 at this in-person event. Lead as yourself and strengthen your network Women in Tech: Leading as Yourself brings together women from across South Wales for a focused morning of inspiring speakers, honest discussion and meaningful networking. Celebrating Women in Tech Week 2026, the event creates space to consider how you can lead as yourself, develop your career and build the support network that women do not always find within the technology sector. The programme connects industry, academia and personal development in one room. Rather than limiting “tech” to a single profession, it welcomes women working or interested in software, hardware, AI, cyber security, design, web, data, analytics, IT and the many other disciplines under the technology umbrella. What to expect This is a 2.5-hour, in-person speaker and networking event featuring: - Speaker sessions designed to inspire reflection and career growth - Open, honest discussion about experiences in technology - Dedicated networking time with women from across the South Wales tech community - Opportunities to connect across different disciplines, organisations and career stages The emphasis is on real conversation and useful relationships,not simply exchanging contact details. Attendees can meet peers who understand the challenges of building a career in an industry that does not always recognise or celebrate women’s success. Who should attend? The event is exclusively for women already working in technology or interested in entering the industry. It is designed to be relevant whether you are: - An experienced leader or team lead - Building momentum in a mid-career role - A graduate or student - Working in academic research - Feeling stuck and considering your next step - Exploring a move into tech from another field No single level of experience or technical specialism is required. The breadth of the audience is a central part of the format, helping women at different stages learn from one another and form connections beyond their usual professional circles. Organised by Zena’s Coaching, the event is proudly partnered with WeAreTechWomen and Women in TECH-Connect Wales.… Register for this event

Sponsors: WeAreTechWomen · Women in TECH-Connect Wales

⌖ Cardiff · Roku UK - Cardiff

Hosted by unified.diff

Three practical tech talks come to Cardiff on 15 October 2026, covering AI-era trust, Welsh rugby technology and team transformation. Hosted by unified.diff, this free quarterly community event brings software, product and digital professionals together at Roku UK’s Cardiff office. Tickets are limited. The talks - From Visibility to Credibility: Building Trust Across Digital Channels, Lee Woodman explores how people discover products online, what gives them confidence to enquire or buy, and why digital credibility matters more than ever in the age of AI. - Try, Catch, Scrum!: Building Technology for a Rugby Nation, William Eddy shares lessons from the WRU’s digital transformation, including handling more than one million API requests during an 80-minute match, designing for rugby pitches without internet access and using data to serve players, volunteers, clubs and supporters. - Fix It and the Rest Will Follow: A Multi-Team Transformation, Dafydd Rosser discusses changing culture, working practices and processes across multiple teams in the video gaming industry. Doors open at 6pm BST, with time to mingle before talks begin at 6:20pm. The programme ends at 8pm, followed by further socialising and pizza. The event is supported by Bipsync, Roku and Unify Talent. Reserve a free ticket, if you can no longer attend, the organisers ask that you release your place.

Sponsors: Roku · Bipsync +1

⌖ 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

◎ Online

Hosted by LFDT Thailand

On 6 October 2026, this online LFDT Thailand meetup launches a working group focused on AI, open-source development and decentralised trust. AI is already writing patches, reviewing pull requests and helping newcomers understand unfamiliar repositories. Meanwhile, autonomous agents increasingly need verifiable identities, trusted credentials and ways to pay one another. This kickoff explores both sides of that relationship, and asks where Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT) projects should lead. What the group will explore Rather than presenting a finished policy, LFDT Thailand is convening maintainers, contributors and the wider Linux Foundation community to define the new LFDT AI Working Group’s scope. Discussion will centre on three questions: - How should LFDT projects use AI? Participants will consider disclosure requirements, provenance, licensing, Developer Certificate of Origin sign-off and security review. Existing Linux Foundation guidance on generative AI will provide a baseline, with the group examining what additional practices LFDT projects need. - Can AI strengthen open-source communities? The meetup will assess tools such as CodeRabbit review bots, automated triage for “good first issues” and onboarding assistants. Expect a practical conversation about whether these systems shorten the journey from first contribution to committer, or simply create more work for maintainers, as well as who should operate and fund them. - Where does decentralised trust meet agentic AI? The session will examine connections with the Agentic AI Foundation, including MCP, goose and AGENTS.md, and the x402 Foundation’s work on payments over HTTP for agents. Agent identity, verifiable credentials and agent-to-agent commerce are key areas where distributed ledger technology could contribute. A working session, not a keynote This is a participatory online network event. Attendees are encouraged to bring opinions, objections and real problems from their projects. The intended outcomes are an initial working-group scope, a future meeting cadence and named volunteers for the first work streams.… Register for this event

⌖ Amsterdam

SaaSiest Amsterdam brings SaaS founders and builders to Amsterdam on 7 October 2026 for a focused conference dedicated to the SaaS community. Why attend SaaSiest Amsterdam? This event is designed for people creating, growing or supporting software-as-a-service businesses. By putting SaaS founders and builders at the centre of the conference, SaaSiest Amsterdam offers a relevant setting for attendees who want to spend time among peers working on similar products and business models. The conference takes place in Amsterdam, making it a useful date for local SaaS professionals as well as founders and builders planning to travel to the Netherlands. Its clearly defined SaaS focus distinguishes it from broader technology events: attendees can expect the day to be centred on the community responsible for building and developing SaaS companies. Who is it for? SaaSiest Amsterdam is particularly relevant to: - SaaS founders building or developing software businesses - Product and technical builders involved in creating SaaS products - People exploring the SaaS ecosystem and looking for a dedicated industry conference - Members of the wider software community who want to connect with founder- and builder-led perspectives No experience level is specified on the published page, so both established SaaS operators and people earlier in their building journey can assess the programme once further details become available. Event details - Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 - Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Format: In-person SaaS conference - Primary audience: SaaS founders and builders The current event listing does not publish a detailed agenda, named speakers, session topics, venue or organiser information. Prospective attendees should therefore check the event page for updates before making travel plans. As the programme is released, the listing should be the primary place to confirm the schedule, speaker line-up, ticket availability and precise venue arrangements. If you are building a SaaS product or company and want a dedicated conference in Amsterdam on your 2026 calendar, save the date and follow the listing for the latest information. View the event listing and registration details