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◎ Online

Hosted by Packt Publishing Limited

Build, review and ship software with Claude Code in this live online bootcamp on 18 October 2026, from 2pm to 8:30pm UTC. Move beyond basic AI-assisted coding Claude Code Bootcamp Cohort 2 is an intensive, 6.5-hour hands-on workshop for developers who want structured, reliable and repeatable AI engineering workflows, not simply a longer list of prompts. Led by headliner Luca Berton and organised by Packt Publishing Limited, the session connects Claude Code’s individual capabilities into a practical system spanning codebase understanding, implementation, testing, review and preparation for production. Across 10 new advanced hands-on projects, you’ll explore how to: - Structure projects with CLAUDE.md and scoped rules - Create and apply reusable Claude Code Skills - Build specialised subagents for security and testing - Add hooks and guardrails that automate checks and block unsafe actions - Use Best-of-N workflows to compare AI-generated solutions - Test, review and verify AI-generated code - Assess whether work is ready to merge and ready for production - Develop more controlled and repeatable AI-assisted engineering processes Rather than treating these as isolated features, the bootcamp demonstrates how they work together across the software development lifecycle. The live, project-based format is designed to help attendees practise real workflows and leave with a more complete Claude Code toolkit. Who should attend? The programme is suitable for software developers, AI/ML engineers, platform and DevOps engineers, tech leads, developers exploring Claude Code, and people preparing for Claude certification. Basic programming ability and familiarity with Git are recommended, making this most relevant to technical attendees who already understand core development concepts but do not necessarily have extensive Claude Code experience. This is an independent Packt workshop rather than official Anthropic training. It is not endorsed by Anthropic, does not contain official examination questions, and completion does not guarantee success in an official certification exam. Refunds are available up to 10 days before the event. Get tickets for Claude Code Bootcamp Cohort 2

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◎ Online

Hosted by Platypus Digital

This two-hour online GEO training helps charities adapt their content strategies for AI-powered discovery. It runs on 20 October 2026, 9–11am UTC. Led by Platypus Digital, the session explores how tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews are changing how people find information. Attendees will see real-world data and examples of shifts in search behaviour, learn why charities may have a natural advantage in AI search, and identify practical ways to improve their organisation’s visibility. What you’ll learn - How AI-powered search differs from traditional search engines - How AI search is affecting charity traffic, visibility and user behaviour - How generative search systems source, evaluate and surface content - How to balance audience-first writing with structures AI platforms can understand - Practical approaches spanning content, technical optimisation and brand strengthening - How to identify opportunities for greater discoverability across AI platforms The training is aimed at charity digital and content teams, SEO specialists, and people responsible for website content, thought leadership or supporter journeys. It is also relevant to organisations looking to future-proof their content strategy. The event is online and has a no-refunds policy. Platypus Digital offers discounts for customers buying multiple training sessions and for group bookings of more than six people; contact the organiser before booking to arrange group pricing. Get tickets for the GEO training

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⌖ Washington · The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Hosted by FedInsider and Carahsoft

Explore how public-sector organisations can scale, secure and support AI at Innovation Summit 2026, held on 21 October in Washington. Presented by FedInsider, Carahsoft Technology Corp and Dell Technologies, this in-person summit brings government and industry thought leaders together at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. The programme examines how agencies can move beyond experimentation and integrate AI into mission delivery, citizen services and everyday operations. The event takes place from 11:30am to 6pm. Claudia Hosky, Publisher at FedInsider, will host, with FedInsider Contributing Editor Jane Norris moderating. The College of Professional Studies at GWU sponsors the summit. What the programme covers Against a backdrop of rapidly growing federal AI adoption following the public release of ChatGPT, three panels will address the practical challenges agencies face: - From Pilot to Production: Scaling AI Across Government , overcoming adoption barriers, establishing governance and taking AI initiatives from experiments to enterprise deployment across federal, state and local agencies. - Securing AI for Government: Zero Trust in an AI-Driven World , applying Zero Trust principles throughout the AI lifecycle, including data protection, model integrity, access control, compliance and resilience. - Powering Mission-Critical Workloads , modernising data centres, edge environments and hybrid infrastructure to handle secure, resilient and high-performance AI workloads. Attendees will also hear perspectives on workforce readiness, change management, mission measurement, legacy-system modernisation and resilience across multi-cloud and distributed operations. The sessions will consider emerging AI threats alongside the operational and security risks created by wider adoption. Who should attend The summit is designed for professionals working across government technology, digital transformation, AI governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure and public-service delivery, as well as industry teams supporting public-sector modernisation. It is a basic-level, group-live programme, with no prerequisites or advance preparation required.… Register for this event

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⌖ Nottingham · Fothergill House

Hosted by DevOps Notts

Explore architecture governance for AI coding agents at Fothergill House in Nottingham on 27 October 2026, from 6–8pm GMT. This DevOps Notts talk presents a financial-services approach to moving governance earlier in the software development process. Rather than relying solely on architecture review boards, deployment failures and late-stage guardrails, the session will show how governance can become part of an AI agent’s reasoning. You’ll learn how an agent can read real policy documents, explain applicable requirements in plain English while a developer is still describing a system, and identify constraints before any Terraform is created. The talk also covers mirroring those policies in OPA/Rego rules, allowing the agent to check its own proposed design before presenting it and enabling CI to verify changes made by hand. The event is particularly relevant to DevOps practitioners, software engineers, architects and teams working with AI-assisted development in regulated environments. No speaker biography or experience-level requirement has been published. Agenda - 18:00: Doors open - 18:30: Talk begins - 19:15: Pizza and catch-up - 20:00: Doors close Hosted by Mica B. for DevOps Notts at CGI Fothergill House, 16 King Street, Nottingham NG1 2AS. Register for this event

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⌖ Singapore · Grand Hyatt Singapore

Hosted by Economist Enterprise

AI Innovation Asia brings senior business and government leaders to Singapore on 26 November 2026 to turn AI investment into measurable business value. Closing the AI value gap Held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, this third annual conference from Economist Enterprise focuses on one of the most urgent questions facing organisations: why do some companies generate tangible returns from AI while others spend millions without moving beyond experimentation? The programme moves past hype to examine how leading organisations are implementing AI in practice. Through independent, editorial-led discussions, executive panels and real-world case studies, attendees will explore what it takes to convert investment into operational improvements, growth and durable competitive advantage. Key themes include: - Moving successful AI pilots into organisation-wide deployment - Measuring business value and tangible return on investment - Redesigning organisations, workflows and decision-making for AI - Avoiding costly implementation failures - Identifying where chief executives are directing their AI budgets for 2027 - Learning from organisations already putting AI to work across Asian markets Hear from leaders making AI pay The announced line-up combines editorial perspective with senior operational and technology experience. Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, brings a long-standing focus on technology’s business, cultural and historical significance. He is joined by Binu Jacob, chairman and chief executive of Nestlé Vietnam, whose career spans almost three decades of FMCG leadership across Asia, Europe and the US. Other featured leaders include Rahil Ansari, chairman and chief executive of Volkswagen Group Taiwan, drawing on more than two decades in the automotive industry, and Simon See, chief solution architect and global head of the NVIDIA AI Technology Centre and AI Nation at NVIDIA. Who should attend?… Register for this event

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⌖ Edinburgh · Cumberland Bar

Hosted by AI Social Discussion Group

The AI Social Discussion Group’s first meet-up brings people together for an informal evening of AI conversation at Cumberland Bar in Edinburgh. Hosted by Nick B., this inaugural gathering runs from 7:00pm to 9:00pm BST on Monday, 19 October 2026. It takes place at Cumberland Bar, 1–3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh. The event is focused on social discussion around AI and offers attendees an opportunity to meet fellow members of the new community. No detailed agenda, named discussion topics or additional speakers have been published, so expect an open, informal meet-up rather than a structured workshop or programme of talks. Attendees can also access the Meetup event chat to connect with others before the gathering begins. Learn more about the AI Social Discussion Group. Register for the meet-up