MongoDB Dublin Student Builder Day

⌖ Dublin · UCD Innovation Academy, O'Brien Centre for Science

Hosted by Innovation Academy UCD

UCD students can tackle real campus challenges at this three-hour, in-person hackathon in Dublin on 27 October 2026, working ideas into potential solutions. Make an idea for UCD more tangible The UCD Student Hackathon offers a focused opportunity to explore how campus life could be improved through student-led ideas. Rather than working with an abstract brief, participants will address genuine challenges faced by UCD students and consider practical ways to respond. Taking place from 4pm to 7pm at the UCD Innovation Academy in the O'Brien Centre for Science, this hands-on session is designed around collaboration and active problem-solving. You will have three hours to examine a challenge, exchange perspectives with other students and develop an idea into a potential solution that could make UCD better. What to expect The event uses a compact, in-person hackathon format. Participants can expect to: - Tackle a real challenge affecting students at UCD - Generate and develop ideas within a focused three-hour session - Collaborate with other students and draw on different perspectives - Move beyond discussing a problem towards shaping a possible solution - Meet fellow students interested in improving the university experience You can come on your own or arrive with a team. Everyone is welcome, making the event suitable both for students who already enjoy hackathons and collaborative projects and for those trying this kind of format for the first time. No named speakers or specific technology requirements are listed; the emphasis is on participation, teamwork and making progress on an idea. Venue and practical details The hackathon takes place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 4pm to 7pm, in the Shackleton Lounge at UCD Innovation Academy, O'Brien Centre for Science, Belfield, Dublin, D04 N2E5. It is organised by Innovation Academy UCD. Free drinks and snacks will be provided during the event. The combination of a real UCD-focused brief, an open invitation to solo participants and teams, and a short working format makes this a practical way to contribute ideas while connecting with other students. Get tickets for the UCD Student Hackathon

⌖ Dublin · Dublin, Ireland

Hosted by Claude Community Events

Build a practical solution to a community-defined problem using Claude Code at this free, four-hour team build event in Dublin. The Impact Lab turns issues identified during an earlier Claude Conversations session into concrete build briefs. These centre on questions about AI’s effects on work, individuals, families and communities, as well as who should set the rules. Briefs will be published on the event page before the lab, and each team will choose one challenge to tackle with Claude Code. How the evening works - 17:00: Doors open and teams select a brief - Build in teams of up to five; solo attendees can be matched with others on arrival - Pizza will be served during the build - Around 20:00: Short, live team demonstrations begin - Winners will be announced before the 21:00 finish Judges will consider how directly each build addresses its chosen problem, whether it works during the live demo, and whether someone could realistically use it after the event. Every participant receives $100 in Claude API credits. The winning team receives prizes including one month of Claude Max 20x for each member. Who should attend This event is for people already comfortable building and shipping with Claude Code. It is not an introductory workshop, and there will not be time to learn the tool during the session. Bring a laptop with Claude Code installed and working, plus your charger. You should also create an organisation in the Claude Console beforehand, as the API credits cannot be applied to a personal Claude.ai account. The event takes place on Thursday 29 October 2026, 17:00–21:00 GMT. Attendance is free, but places are limited and host approval is required. The exact Dublin address is revealed to approved registrants. Request approval and register for the Impact Lab

⌖ Dublin · Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

Hosted by Zyte

The Web Data Extract Summit 2026 brings data professionals and web scraping developers to Dublin for two days of expert insights, practical workshops and networking. Now in its eighth annual edition, Zyte’s in-person summit focuses on the tools, techniques and ideas shaping web data extraction. Taking place on 10–11 November 2026, it offers a dedicated environment in which attendees can build their extraction skills, learn from industry experts and meet others working with web data. What to expect The programme combines knowledge-sharing with practical participation. Across the two days, attendees can expect: - Insights into current developments in web data extraction - Hands-on workshops designed to strengthen practical skills - Expert perspectives on extracting valuable information from the web - Opportunities to discover the latest extraction tools and techniques - Networking with data professionals and web scraping developers Rather than approaching web data as a broad, general technology topic, the summit concentrates specifically on extraction. That focused format makes it a useful meeting point for people who want to compare approaches, expand their technical knowledge and discuss the challenges involved in turning online information into usable data. Who should attend? The summit is designed for data professionals, web scraping developers and anyone looking to improve their web data extraction capabilities. Both established practitioners and those at the beginning of their journey are welcome. Experienced attendees can use the event to explore new techniques and exchange ideas with peers, while newcomers will have opportunities to learn directly from specialists and take part in practical sessions. Venue and schedule This is an in-person, two-day event running from 8am to 4pm on Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November 2026. It will be held at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, on Golden Lane, Dublin 8. The central format gives attendees time for both structured learning and face-to-face networking.… Register for this event

⌖ Dublin · Dublin

Hosted by ODSC AI Dublin

Build practical AI skills and connect with Dublin’s tech community at this free ODSC meetup on 12 November 2026, featuring talks and networking. Taking place from 6:00–8:00 PM GMT in Dublin, the AI Skills Accelerator brings together practitioners, leaders and newcomers for an evening of applied learning, community contributions and career connections. The exact venue will be announced. What to expect Supported by Snowflake, the main session will feature a Snowflake speaker alongside Sheamus McGovern, founder of ODSC AI and the evening’s co-host. The specific speaker and session topic are still to be announced. The programme includes: - 6:00–6:30 PM: Arrivals, drinks and icebreaker networking - 6:30–7:00 PM: Main session - 7:00–7:15 PM: Up to five three-minute community lightning talks - 7:15–7:25 PM: Hiring and job-seeker shout-outs - 7:25–8:00 PM: Pizza, topic-based networking and talent matching Attendees can volunteer for a lightning talk to share an AI project, tool experiment or useful lesson. This meetup is suitable for AI engineers, developers, data scientists, product managers, founders, technical leaders, business professionals exploring practical AI, emerging practitioners, and people hiring or seeking their next role. Admission is free with registration. Register to reserve your place.

Sponsors: Snowflake

⌖ Dublin · Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

Hosted by AI Ireland

AI Awards 2026 brings Ireland’s AI community to Dublin on 17 November for awards, expert discussions and networking. Hosted by AI Ireland, this eighth annual event celebrates the people, teams and practical applications advancing artificial intelligence across Ireland. The in-person, half-day programme takes place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on Golden Lane, running from 8:30am to 2pm. Registration opens at 8:30am, with the main event beginning at 9:30am. More than an awards ceremony, the event offers a focused setting in which to meet industry leaders, researchers, founders, judges, finalists and fellow AI practitioners. Tickets include access to the ceremony and panel discussions, networking, tea and coffee with light refreshments on arrival, and lunch following the ceremony. Celebrating AI excellence The awards span 15 categories, highlighting both technical innovation and meaningful real-world impact. Areas recognised include: - Responsible AI and ethics - Agentic AI innovation - AI for social good, sustainability and healthcare - Applications in startups, SMEs and large enterprises - Public-sector and cybersecurity projects - Consumer and customer service applications - Student projects and emerging talent - AI Person of the Year, Women in AI Ambassador and Young AI Role Model Attendees can expect conversations about emerging ideas, current AI trends and applications already changing technology, business and society. The event is particularly relevant to data scientists, AI teams, researchers, practitioners, technology CEOs, business leaders, award nominees and finalists. It is also open to professionals and enthusiasts who want a closer view of Ireland’s growing AI ecosystem. Partners and practical details Microsoft Ireland is the principal sponsor, with support from Accenture, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Dublin City Council, Meta, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and Alldus. Guinness Enterprise Centre and Furthr participate as partners. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: Microsoft Ireland · Accenture +8

⌖ Santiago · Hotel Mandarin

Hosted by Red Hat

Red Hat Summit: Connect Santiago 2026 explores how enterprises can adopt AI while retaining control of their data, infrastructure and technology strategy. Taking place on 27 October 2026 at Hotel Mandarin in Santiago, this Red Hat conference is designed for technology leaders and enterprise IT professionals working through the practical complexities of artificial intelligence adoption. It will be particularly relevant to teams operating at scale or within regulated industries, where governance, security and control cannot be treated as afterthoughts. What to expect The programme examines enterprise AI through an open-source lens, focusing on how organisations can pursue innovation without surrendering control of their underlying systems. The published themes include: - Data sovereignty and the enterprise AI challenge, considering the relationship between AI strategy, organisational data and infrastructure control. - Industry-specific applications, exploring AI in the context of real operational requirements rather than as a one-size-fits-all technology. - The open-source approach to enterprise AI, looking at how open technologies can support enterprise adoption and long-term flexibility. This is more than a high-level strategy conference. According to Red Hat, Summit: Connect offers access to technology experts alongside hands-on learning opportunities with Red Hat solutions. Attendees will also have options to meet Red Hat partners and exchange ideas with peers facing similar implementation questions. Who should attend? The event is aimed at technology decision-makers, enterprise architects, infrastructure and platform teams, cybersecurity professionals, and IT leaders responsible for introducing AI into complex organisations. It should also be useful for practitioners assessing how data sovereignty and industry constraints affect architecture choices. View the event and registration details