F*ck the Small Talk #9

⌖ Glasgow · Clockwise Glasgow - Coworking & Office Space

Hosted by Founders Coffee Club

Meet founders, freelancers and startup builders in Glasgow for relaxed coffee, useful conversations and optional coworking, without pitches, presentations or sales scripts. Held on Friday 20 November 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm GMT, this monthly meetup from Founders Coffee Club takes place at Clockwise Glasgow, Savoy Tower, 77 Renfrew Street. Host Ben Stickland will lead introductions, helping attendees meet relevant people rather than leaving them to navigate the room alone. Expect: - A small, informal mix of founders, freelancers, agency owners, consultants and early-stage business builders - Host-led introductions and plenty of open conversation - A strict no pitching, no presentations and no selling policy - Coffee during the meetup, plus the option to remain and cowork afterwards - A combination of first-time attendees and returning regulars The event welcomes people at any stage, from those just starting out to experienced business owners. Clockwise also offers attendees 20% off meeting rooms, competitive coworking rates and 24/7 access options. Tickets are currently listed at a £7.50 launch price, with the standard ticket price stated as £15. Get your ticket.

⌖ Brighton · Freedom Works

Hosted by Silicon Brighton

Build your AWS knowledge and meet fellow cloud professionals at AWS Brighton User Group Meetup 17, taking place at Freedom Works in Brighton on 27 October 2026. What to expect The AWS Brighton User Group brings together people who are passionate about Amazon Web Services and the wider cloud computing landscape. This two-hour evening meetup offers a welcoming setting in which to exchange knowledge, learn from other practitioners and build connections across the local technology community. Attendees can expect an in-person community format centred on: - Networking with AWS users and cloud computing professionals - Sharing practical knowledge, perspectives and experiences - Connecting with industry experts and like-minded practitioners - Keeping up with the latest trends in cloud computing - Expanding their AWS knowledge and skill set The detailed agenda and any speaker information are still to be announced, so this listing is currently a save-the-date. Follow the event page for updates as further plans are confirmed. Who should attend? This meetup is designed for a broad range of AWS enthusiasts. Experienced practitioners can compare approaches, share what they have learned and meet others working in the field. People at the beginning of their cloud journey will also find a supportive community where they can start developing their understanding of AWS and learn from those with more hands-on experience. Whether you work with cloud infrastructure professionally, are exploring AWS for a future project or simply want to become more involved in Brighton’s cloud technology scene, the group is intended to be accessible to different experience levels. No specific prerequisite or technical level is listed. Date and venue The event runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at Freedom Works, 8–14 Black Lion Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1JE. The meetup is organised by Silicon Brighton, which supports Brighton’s technology community through events and meetup groups. Its community also has a Slack workspace for ongoing connections beyond the event. Register for AWS Brighton User Group Meetup 17

⌖ London · Big Chill

Hosted by Startup Network Europe

Meet founders, investors and startup enthusiasts from across the UK at this informal evening networking party in London. Organised by Startup Network Europe, The London Startup Party 2026 takes place on 28 October 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00 BST, at Big Chill, 257–259 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NL. The event is designed around making new connections and meeting peers from the London startup ecosystem. Rather than a formal conference, it is hosted in a relaxed pub atmosphere, making it suitable for startup founders, investors and anyone interested in the UK startup community. No speakers or structured agenda have been announced. Every registrant will receive a name tag to make introductions easier. Drinks are not included and can be purchased individually from the bar. Tickets start at £10 plus VAT, with the fee helping to cover name tags and event marketing. Register for The London Startup Party 2026

⌖ Cardiff · Chapter Arts Center

Hosted by Cardiff Entrepreneur and Start Up Meetup Group

Meet entrepreneurs, startup founders and potential collaborators in Cardiff at this informal networking meetup on 2 November 2026. Hosted by Wayne and the Cardiff Entrepreneur and Start Up Meetup Group, the summit offers a relaxed setting for members to share their ideas, ambitions and plans. It is intended to help Cardiff’s entrepreneurial community develop into an active support network, and you may even meet a future collaborator or co-founder. Event details - Date: Monday, 2 November 2026 - Time: 6:00–8:00pm GMT - Venue: Chapter Arts Center, Market Rd, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1QE - Format: Informal social meetup and open networking - Schedule: This social event runs every two weeks on Mondays There is no formal agenda or announced speaker for this edition; the organiser plans to arrange speakers for future events. Attendees are encouraged to wear or carry something distinctive so fellow summit participants can recognise one another inside Chapter. The meetup is suited to entrepreneurs, startup founders, aspiring co-founders and creative people who want to exchange ideas and build local connections. No specific experience level is stated. Register for the Cardiff Entrepreneur and Start Up Summit

⌖ Frankfurt · INFOMOTION GMBH

Das Data & AI Meetup Frankfurt bringt am 4. November 2026 Fachleute zusammen, um AI Agents, Datenschutz und AI Readiness praxisnah zu diskutieren. Von 18:00 bis 21:00 Uhr treffen sich im INFOMOTION Innovation Lab, Westhafenplatz 1 in Frankfurt, Expert:innen, Praktiker:innen und Entscheider:innen aus Data, Analytics und künstlicher Intelligenz. Der kostenfreie Abend verbindet konkrete Einblicke aus Unternehmensprojekten mit fachlichen Diskussionen und viel Raum für neue Kontakte. Vorträge und Themen Im Mittelpunkt stehen zwei zentrale Herausforderungen für Unternehmen, die generative AI und autonome Agenten produktiv einsetzen möchten: - Data & Privacy First. AI Ready – Andreas Mayer, Advisory Board Member bei U-KNOW.AI, zeigt, wie sich verteilte Unternehmensdaten sicher, datenschutzkonform und intelligent für AI nutzbar machen lassen. Der Vortrag beleuchtet damit eine wichtige Grundlage für echten Mehrwert durch generative AI. - AI Agents Everywhere – How Do You Manage Them? – Vincent Rijnbeek, Regional Vice President Germany bei Dataiku, spricht darüber, wie Unternehmen AI Agents zentral verwalten, transparent steuern und skalierbar governieren können – unabhängig davon, wo die einzelnen Agenten entwickelt wurden. - Ein dritter Speaker-Slot ist vorgesehen und wird noch bekannt gegeben. Das Meetup eignet sich sowohl für erfahrene Data- und AI-Fachleute als auch für Menschen, die gerade erst in diese Themen einsteigen. Besonders relevant ist es für alle, die sich mit Datenstrategie, Analytics, Datenschutz, generativer AI, Agent Governance oder der Einführung von AI in Unternehmen beschäftigen. Ablauf des Abends - 18:00 Uhr: Einlass, Pizza und Getränke - 18:30 Uhr: Offizieller Beginn - 18:35 Uhr: Fachvorträge - 20:15 Uhr: Networking und Austausch - 21:00 Uhr: Veranstaltungsende Nach den Präsentationen bleibt ausreichend Zeit, um Fragen mit den Speakern zu vertiefen, aktuelle Data-&-AI-Herausforderungen zu diskutieren und Kontakte zum INFOMOTION-Team sowie zu anderen Teilnehmenden aufzubauen. Wer selbst eine Success Story, einen Praxisvortrag oder Erfahrungen aus einem Data-, Analytics- oder AI-Projekt teilen möchte, kann sich außerdem über das LinkedIn-Profil des Organisators als Speaker für ein kommendes Meetup melden. View the event and registration details

⌖ London

Hosted by ACCU London

Join ACCU London on Wednesday 4 November 2026, 6:30–9:30pm GMT, for an evening about developing engineering skills, mentoring and sharing practical advice. Meri Williams, former CTO at Monzo and Pleo, will discuss research into how engineers improve and how colleagues at different experience levels can support one another. Oana May hosts the evening and introduces ACCU London's renewed meetup format. Alongside the keynote, rotating ten-minute Speed AMA conversations offer private questions with experienced practitioners. Attendees can also suggest challenges for future sessions or possible volunteer mentoring. Schedule - 18:30–19:00: Arrival and registration - 19:00–19:20: Introduction with Oana May - 19:25–20:00: Meri Williams' keynote - 20:00–20:45: Speed AMAs - 20:45–21:30: Networking, drinks and snacks Attendance This is an in-person event in London. The exact venue is shared with registered guests. Tickets are free, with registration subject to organiser approval. Organised by ACCU London, with MOATCRAFT™ as partner and Vonage Developer as sponsor. Request your place on Luma.

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