Tech Meetup Edinburgh — November 2026

⌖ Edinburgh · Jamaica Yard

Hosted by Founders Coffee Club

Meet fellow founders over coffee and stay to cowork at Jamaica Yard in Edinburgh on Thursday 8 October 2026, without pitches, panels or sales talk. Founders Coffee Club offers a deliberately simple alternative to conventional business networking. There are no speeches, no presentations and no selling: turn up, grab a coffee and have genuine conversations with other people building businesses. Taking place from 10:00am to 11:00am GMT+1 at Jamaica Yard, 3 Jamaica Street, this in-person gathering brings the Founders Coffee Club format to Edinburgh. The ticket also includes coworking for the day, so attendees can continue working from the venue after the scheduled networking hour. What to expect - Relaxed, informal networking over coffee - Conversations with fellow founders rather than structured talks - No pitching, presentations or sales activity - Coworking at Jamaica Yard for the rest of the day - A welcoming introduction if it is your first time attending The organisers recognise that walking into a room of new people can feel daunting. New attendees will be greeted and introduced to someone immediately, helping conversations get started without awkwardly navigating the room alone. Who is it for? This is a founders-only event. It suits founders who want to expand their local network, compare experiences and meet peers in a low-pressure setting. There is no stated experience requirement and no formal programme to prepare for, the emphasis is on open conversation and useful founder-to-founder connections. Founders Coffee Club hosts networking events for founders across the UK, with its Edinburgh gatherings scheduled for the second Thursday of each month. You can learn more through the Founders Coffee Club website, LinkedIn or Instagram. Tickets cost £15, and registration is subject to host approval. Request to join and get your ticket.

⌖ Edinburgh · Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Hosted by UK Startup Events

Meet founders, investors and potential cofounders in Edinburgh on 20 October 2026 for tactical startup insights and focused networking. Organised by UK Startup Events, this founder-focused meetup combines practical conversation with structured opportunities to make useful connections. It takes place at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, 9 Haymarket Square, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, followed by optional pub drinks at The Jolly Botanist. What to expect The evening begins with open networking and colour badges designed to support speed networking. After introductions, the community shoutouts give attendees a safe space to explain what they are building, celebrate recent wins and ask for help with current challenges. The centrepiece is an informal, hands-on tactical fireside chat about the strategies involved in building, shaping and growing a startup. Topics change each month, with experienced entrepreneurs and diverse guests sharing their stories. The October guest has not yet been announced; follow the Founders Meetup LinkedIn page for updates. Agenda: - 18:00: Arrival and open networking with speed-networking colour badges - 19:00: Welcome and introductions - 19:05: Community shoutouts - 19:20: Tactical fireside chat - 20:00: Open networking and drinks - 20:30 onwards: Pub drinks at The Jolly Botanist Who should attend? This meetup is designed for people currently building startups, those exploring an idea, founders searching for cofounders or team members, investors looking for opportunities, and anyone keen to learn from experienced startup operators. The format is useful whether you are at the idea stage or already working to grow a company.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Start to Scale · Shepherd and Wedderburn

⌖ Edinburgh · The Melting Pot

Hosted by OutGeekWomen - Badass Pros

Women in Tech Edinburgh brings mid- and senior-level tech professionals together for CTO pitches, speed interviews and career-focused networking on 20 October 2026. Taking place from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at The Melting Pot in Edinburgh, this in-person OutGeekWomen event offers a lively alternative to conventional recruitment fairs. Attendees can meet hiring teams, discover local technology companies and build meaningful connections with accomplished professionals from across the industry. What to expect The evening puts tech professionals and job seekers in the driving seat. Rather than relying on long corporate presentations, CTOs and hiring teams will deliver concise pitches,and attendees will vote for the best one. The programme also creates space for informal technical conversations, networking and fast-paced interviews. Activities include: - Short pitches from CTOs and hiring teams - An attendee vote for the evening’s best company pitch - Speed interviews with potential employers - Conversations about technology, teams and current opportunities - Networking with fellow mid- and senior-level professionals - The chance to meet people behind established tech brands and explore Edinburgh’s local tech scene This format is designed to help you assess companies as much as they assess candidates. Whether you are actively considering your next career move or simply want to expand your professional circle, the event provides direct access to engineering leaders, development teams and talent acquisition professionals. Who is it for? The event is particularly relevant to software engineers, data scientists, product managers, project managers and UI/UX designers who want to keep up with the fast-moving technology sector. It centres women in tech and creates an opportunity to connect with accomplished women working across diverse IT disciplines, but the organisers explicitly welcome everyone. Employers will include CTOs, VPs of Engineering and talent acquisition leaders looking to present their organisations, network and hire. Companies interested in participating can register through the OutGeek website, while tech and community groups can contact the organisers about collaboration. Tickets and venue… Register for this event

⌖ Amsterdam

Hosted by World AI Week

World AI Week brings together the global AI community in Amsterdam from 2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09, with an expected 15,000 attendees. This multi-day event is positioned as a premier gathering for anyone building, implementing, or researching AI-driven solutions, automation, and no-code AI workflows. The week-long program is designed to help developers, product people, founders, researchers, and educators connect, learn, and accelerate their AI initiatives through real-world insights, hands-on demos, and meaningful networking. Why attend World AI Week - A focused, multi-day program in Amsterdam dedicated to AI, automation, and no-code tooling, offering a hub for practitioners to explore practical AI applications. - A chance to see how AI agents and automation concepts are being operationalized in real-world workflows and SaaS architectures. - Opportunities to discover visual-development approaches and no-code AI platforms that enable rapid prototyping and deployment. - Networking with a large community of builders, founders, engineers, and researchers exploring the next wave of AI-enabled products and services. What to expect - Keynotes and sessions covering AI adoption, governance, and responsible AI, plus case studies from enterprises and startups. - Breakout tracks focused on AI agents, automation, no-code AI, and startup enablement, with opportunities for live demos and product showcases. - An expo-style environment where attendees can explore tools, platforms, and vendor innovations that accelerate building AI-powered solutions. - Structured networking and partner/mentor meetups to help attendees form collaborations, pilots, or co-development efforts. - Hands-on sessions and live demos illustrating practical workflows, from data prep and model iteration to deployment in production. Who should attend - Engineers, developers, and AI practitioners looking to speed up development with AI agents and automation. - Product managers and founders seeking scalable AI-powered product strategies and go-to-market insights. - No-code and low-code enthusiasts exploring AI-enabled workflows and visual development. - Researchers and educators interested in real-world deployment patterns and industry needs. Format and style - A blend of talks, panels, live demos, expo-style showcases, and ample networking time. - An inclusive environment designed to help both seasoned professionals and newcomers share knowledge, experiences, and opportunities. How to

⌖ New York · Convene at Brookfield Place

Hosted by San Francisco & New York Customer Success Meetup

Moment 2026 brings customer success professionals to New York on 6 October for practical insight into AI, post-sales strategy and customer outcomes. Shape the future of customer success Customer Success is entering a new phase. AI, evolving business models, rising customer expectations and changing definitions of value are transforming how post-sales teams work. Moment 2026 offers a focused day for understanding that shift, learning how other teams are responding and helping define what comes next for the profession. Taking place at Convene at Brookfield Place in New York, this in-person conference is the anchor event of NYC Customer Success Week. Hundreds of post-sales professionals are expected to gather for meaningful conversations, practical insights and real-world connections rather than abstract discussion alone. What to expect The programme runs from 8:30am to 5pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026, combining learning, industry perspectives and peer networking across an eight-and-a-half-hour day. Attendees can expect to: - Hear from industry leaders working at the forefront of Customer Success - Learn from teams pushing the boundaries of post-sales - Explore how AI is reshaping Customer Success leadership and delivery - Examine new business models, customer expectations and definitions of value - Compare challenges, opportunities and practical approaches with peers - Build relationships with professionals responsible for customer outcomes The event is designed for Customer Success leaders, operators, managers, CSMs and builders. It is also relevant to anyone building a Customer Success organisation, leading a post-sales team, driving customer outcomes or exploring the future direction of the field. No specific experience level is stated; the emphasis is on bringing together people across roles to share ideas, challenge assumptions and prepare for the next chapter of post-sales. A full list of scheduled speakers and thought leaders is available on the Moment 2026 website. Venue and organiser… Register for this event

⌖ Dublin

Hosted by Give(a)Go

Women Who Build is a hands-on building evening in Dublin on 6 October 2026, helping women and curious creators turn ideas into working projects. Hosted by Give(a)Go, this practical three-hour session creates the time, space and supportive atmosphere you need to make progress on something of your own. Rather than spending the evening listening to talks, you’ll bring a laptop, choose an idea and get building alongside an ambitious community in Dublin. You do not need a polished concept or particular technical background to take part. The event celebrates women across every field, but everyone is welcome regardless of background, discipline or skill level. If you have been waiting for permission, momentum or a clear evening in your calendar to begin a project, this is an opportunity to start. If you do not yet have an idea, the hosts will help you find one. What you could build Your project can be professional, entrepreneurial, community-focused or entirely personal. Possibilities suggested by the organisers include: - A portfolio that reflects who you are and what you do - A landing page for a new project or business - A small tool that solves an everyday frustration - A website for a community, cause or personal interest - The side project you have repeatedly put off The focus is on turning an idea into something tangible. You can arrive at any stage, from a blank page to an existing project that needs a dedicated push, and use the main build session in whatever way is most useful to you. Evening schedule - 6:00pm: Doors open - 6:20pm: Welcome and introductions - 6:40pm: Focused build time - 8:20pm: Networking and wind-down - 9:00pm: Close Networking is optional. If you would rather concentrate on building throughout the evening, tell a host and they will help make sure you have the space to focus. The session is hosted by Give(a)Go alongside Micaela Serraiocco and Avanti Rao. Give(a)Go is one of Ireland’s largest builder communities, connecting more than 2,500 engineers, founders and product people through hands-on prototyping events. You can also join the Give(a)Go community.… Register for this event