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⌖ Edinburgh · Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh

Hosted by Traveltech

University of Edinburgh students can spend a full day solving real-world festival challenges at this collaborative arts, culture and technology hackathon. Taking place on Friday 30 October 2026, from 9am to 5pm, the in-person event brings innovators, artists, developers, designers and festival enthusiasts together at the Edinburgh Futures Institute in Edinburgh. What to expect Festival partners will provide challenge prompts based on pressing issues faced by the Edinburgh Festivals. Participants will form multidisciplinary teams, combine their different perspectives and develop creative solutions designed to enhance the festival experience. The programme also includes insights from festival organisers and data visualisation leaders, covering challenges, opportunities and emerging directions across cultural events. Projects may explore how technology can help festivals reach wider audiences, strengthen their communities and make a more positive environmental impact. No specific technical experience requirement is stated; coders, designers and arts enthusiasts are all encouraged to contribute. Practical details: - Room 2.55, Floor 2, Edinburgh Futures Institute - 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EF - Eight-hour, in-person format - Food and refreshments provided - Organised by Traveltech Get tickets for the hackathon

⌖ Edinburgh · Jamaica Yard

Hosted by Founders Coffee Club

Founders Coffee Club brings relaxed, pitch-free founder networking and a day of coworking to Jamaica Yard in Edinburgh on 12 November 2026. Built around a simple promise, no speeches, no presentations and no selling, this in-person meetup gives founders space to have genuine conversations without sitting through formal talks or navigating sales pitches. Turn up, grab a coffee and meet other people building businesses across Edinburgh’s founder community. What to expect The scheduled networking session runs from 10:00am to 11:00am GMT at Jamaica Yard, 3 Jamaica Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HH. The event also includes coworking for the day, so attendees can continue working from the venue after the morning meetup rather than heading straight back to the office or working alone. There is no speaker programme or prescribed agenda. Instead, the format centres on informal, founder-to-founder networking: - Meet other founders over coffee - Exchange experiences in a sales-free setting - Build local connections without formal presentations - Stay for coworking during the rest of the day This is a founders-only event. It is particularly welcoming to people who find traditional networking daunting or who are attending Founders Coffee Club for the first time. The hosts say newcomers will be greeted on arrival and introduced to someone immediately, helping conversations start naturally rather than leaving attendees to work the room alone. Tickets and organiser Tickets cost £15, and registration is subject to host approval. The meetup is presented by Founders Coffee Club, which hosts networking events for founders across the UK. You can also follow the organiser on Instagram or LinkedIn. The Edinburgh gathering forms part of a recurring series held on the second Thursday of each month, offering founders a regular opportunity to reconnect, meet new peers and spend a productive day working alongside others. Request to join and get your ticket

⌖ Edinburgh · The Melting Pot

Hosted by OutGeek - Badass Pros

Meet hiring teams actively recruiting tech talent at OutGeekWomen, an in-person networking evening in Edinburgh for mid-career and senior women in tech. Taking place at The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on Thursday 12 November 2026, the event replaces conventional recruiter networking with short, direct pitches from companies that are hiring. How the evening works - CTOs and hiring teams deliver five-minute pitches - Attendees then speak directly with the teams that interest them - Food and drinks are provided throughout the evening OutGeek says that three to six hiring teams usually take the stage. The confirmed lineup will be shared with attendees before the event and published through OutGeek. The evening is designed primarily for mid-career and senior women in tech who are considering their next move, although a limited number of entry-level tickets are available. The event is open to everyone. Most tickets are free, with the final 10 sold as paid tickets to help cover the team running the event. If you can no longer attend, the organiser asks that you cancel to release your place. The published refund policy states no refunds. Get tickets for OutGeekWomen

◎ Nottingham + online

Hosted by .NET Notts

Discover the surprising history behind “bugs”, hackers, C and other tech terms at this hybrid .NET Notts talk in Nottingham on 26 October 2026. .NET Notts welcomes developer and author Molly Painter for a journey through ancient history, popular culture and the unexpected origins of everyday computing language. The talk will explore: - Why computer “bugs” have nothing to do with insects - The link between a Viking warlord, a Hollywood starlet and modern technology - What hackers have to do with horses - Why a developer is nothing like a fajita - What the “C” in C means, and why it is sharp Molly has worked as a .NET developer for more than 20 years across government, retail and manufacturing. She speaks internationally about Functional C and wrote Functional Programming with C, published by O’Reilly Media in 2023. Find her on LinkedIn or Bluesky. This hybrid event runs from 6:30pm to 8:30pm GMT on Monday 26 October 2026. Attend in person at CGI (formerly BJSS), 16 King Street, Nottingham, opposite the Brian Clough statue, or watch via Zoom; the online link is visible to attendees. The topic is suitable for developers and anyone curious about computing culture and language. Sponsors include CGI, Rebel Recruiters and PJG Creations; pizza and drinks are listed with Rebel Recruiters. Register for this event

Sponsors: CGI · Rebel Recruiters +1

⌖ 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

⌖ Mexico City

Hosted by Rafael Mendiola

AI Builders Meetup brings React and AI developers to Mexico City on 27 October 2026 during Mexico Tech Week and Día de Muertos. This planned meetup offers developers a timely opportunity to connect with Mexico’s technology community, compare what they are building and spend time discussing the intersection of React and artificial intelligence. Organised by Rafael Mendiola, it is designed to bring local builders together with developers travelling from outside Mexico. What to expect The concept is deliberately community-focused: gather strong developers in one place, invite interesting speakers and create space for conversations about React, AI and current projects. While the detailed programme and speaker line-up have not yet been announced, the meetup is expected to centre on: - React development and the evolving tools and practices around it - AI products, applications and developer-led experimentation - What attendees are currently designing, coding and shipping - Connections between Mexican developers and visiting builders - Exposure to one of the world’s most energetic technology communities The event is being timed to coincide with Mexico Tech Week and Día de Muertos, making it particularly relevant for people who want to combine a developer meetup with several days in Mexico City. That wider context gives international attendees an opportunity to experience the local technology scene while the city hosts other activity and one of Mexico’s most significant cultural occasions. Who should attend? The meetup is aimed specifically at React and AI developers. It should appeal to working engineers, independent builders and technically minded product creators who want to exchange ideas with peers and learn what others are building. The published announcement does not specify a required experience level, so prospective attendees should register their interest and follow future updates as the agenda takes shape. Current event status… Register for this event