Hands-On: Generative AI in Azure

⌖ 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

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Hosted by Ireland Startup: Idea to IPO

Build and deploy an AI research agent in this three-hour online workshop on 27 October 2026, focused on faster company and competitor research. Rather than manually piecing together reviews, company news, hiring activity and market signals, you’ll customise an existing competitive-intelligence agent and turn scattered public data into structured findings. During the hands-on session, you will: - Clone a working agent from GitHub - Connect custom sources such as RSS feeds and open APIs - Test the agent live against a real company or competitor - Deploy a reusable agent designed to run 100+ research queries The same agent supports two practical workflows: Job Seeker Mode, for investigating growth, leadership, hiring and potential red flags before applying or accepting an offer; and Competitive Mode, for tracking competitors, market gaps, recruitment trends and strategic moves. Who it’s for This is not an introductory “how to use AI” tutorial. Attendees should already be comfortable asking questions and iterating with Claude. Bring a laptop and browser. Optional 10-minute pre-work covers cloning the repository, configuring an API key and checking that it runs; otherwise, setup will happen during the first 20 minutes. The ticket costs $17–27 and includes materials plus a post-work recap covering iteration, advanced techniques and troubleshooting. Meetup members receive 25% off with code MEETUP. Ethical guardrails and privacy boundaries are included. This online event is organised by Albert’s List, hosted by Albert and promoted by Ireland Startup: Idea to IPO. It is open worldwide. Meetup displays the session at 2:30 AM on Tuesday, 27 October 2026; no timezone is stated on the page. Register for this event

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Hosted by Generative AI Zone

Explore how vibe coding can help organisations build new AI systems quickly and redesign work, not simply automate existing processes, in this free online webinar. Hosted by Alex Dowdalls for Generative AI Zone, the session takes place on 27 October 2026, from 11:30am to 12:30pm UTC. It forms part of the organiser’s informal monthly webinar series covering generative AI, new developments in the field and what it means to become AI-native. What to expect A consultant will provide an update, demonstrate the technology and answer attendee questions. October’s theme, Vibe Coding & Process Redesign, will examine: - What becomes possible when AI goes beyond automating existing workflows - How vibe coding enables teams to build new systems rapidly - How organisations can use AI to rethink the way work gets done The event is suited to professionals, consultants and organisational teams interested in practical generative AI applications. No specific experience level or technical prerequisites are stated. This is an online event hosted through Microsoft Teams. Attendees can register for access to the Teams link. View the event and register on Meetup

⌖ Cambridge · The Glasshouse @InnovateCambridge

Hosted by Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery

Explore how the Financial Times turns data and AI strategy into organisational value with Chief Data Officer Kate Sargent at this University of Cambridge seminar. From research to real-world AI Taking place in person on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, this Beyond Academia seminar offers a practical perspective on deploying data science and artificial intelligence beyond the university environment. The session will be held at The Glasshouse @InnovateCambridge, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LQ. The Beyond Academia: AI & Data Science Applications series is designed to bridge the gap between high-level research and implementation inside organisations. Invited leaders and professionals examine the technical, architectural and operational realities of AI innovation while introducing attendees to career opportunities outside academia. Hear from Kate Sargent Kate Sargent, Chief Data Officer at the Financial Times, is responsible for the organisation’s Data and AI Strategy and for creating value from its data assets. Since joining the FT in 2023, she has led its award-winning Data & AI Governance, Data Science & AI, Analytics, Research and Business Intelligence disciplines. Kate brings 30 years of experience across major consumer-facing organisations in retail, travel and media. Her work focuses on using data to understand and influence customer behaviour and generate commercial value. Alongside her executive role, she is an industry commentator, board adviser and mentor, with a particular commitment to early-years skills development and increasing awareness of careers in data and analytics. Attendees can expect insight into: - How data and AI strategy operates within a global media organisation - The challenges and opportunities involved in implementing AI innovation - The role of governance, analytics, research and business intelligence - Translating data assets into practical and commercial value - Non-academic career pathways in data science and AI The format is an engaging one-hour talk with plenty of opportunity for audience Q&A, giving researchers and students direct access to an experienced data leader. Who should attend?… Register for this event

Sponsors: Bennett School of Public Policy · C2D3

⌖ Amsterdam · JetBrains N.V. (Main Building)

Hosted by AI Tinkerers - Amsterdam

A technical AI demo night in Amsterdam for builders working with foundation models, generative AI and A2A systems. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, 18:00–21:00 CEST, this hands-on meetup at JetBrains N.V. (Main Building), Gelrestraat 16, Amsterdam prioritises working software over presentation slides. Expect live code, configuration walkthroughs and practical lessons from practitioners shipping AI systems in production. Demo programme Demos typically run for seven minutes, followed by community Q&A and technical discussion. The published lineup includes: - “LLM Answers to Website Fixes”, Tatiana Maes, Co-Founder and CTO at Far & Wide - “AgentsInTheCloud: On-Premise Lessons”, Lucas Meijer - “Zed: Building Delta’s Sync Engine”, Esther Trapadoux, Head of Community at Zed The evening schedule is: - 18:00: Doors open - 18:20: Live demos - 19:40: Networking, food and drinks - 21:00: Close This meetup is designed for experienced AI engineers, software engineers, data scientists, founders and other hands-on practitioners. Attendance is screened and space is limited to preserve the event’s technical depth. Sign-in and an application are required, so approval is not guaranteed. Zed is collaborating on the event, with JetBrains providing the venue. Builders can also submit a hands-on talk proposal. Sign in and apply to attend.

Sponsors: Zed · JetBrains

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Hosted by Dot NET Liverpool

.NET Liverpool’s annual community lightning-talk evening brings rapid-fire .NET sessions, open speaker slots and hybrid access to Liverpool on 27 October. Hosted by Dot NET Liverpool, this fast-moving meetup gives local developers and community members a platform to share useful ideas, technical discoveries and personal experiences from across the .NET ecosystem. It is also an opportunity to support first-time public speakers in a welcoming community setting. Talks and format Each speaker receives 15 minutes to present, followed by a five-minute window for audience questions and equipment preparation. The concise format means attendees can hear several different perspectives in one evening without sitting through long presentations. The announced programme opens with Simon Jackson presenting “The 3.7 Billion Token Diet”, a session focused on LLM token consumption. Several further slots remain available, so the final line-up will be shaped by members of the community who volunteer to speak. This makes the evening particularly relevant to: - .NET, C and software development practitioners - Developers interested in AI and large language models - Community members who enjoy discovering new technical ideas - New or aspiring speakers looking for a short, supportive first presentation The current running order begins with introductions at 18:30 and the first talk at 18:40. Sessions continue in 20-minute blocks, with a ten-minute break before the second half of the programme. Attend in Liverpool or online This is a hybrid event at The Acorn Group, Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AE. Doors open at 18:00, pizza is served at 18:30, talks begin at 18:40 and the meetup closes at approximately 21:00. Food includes vegan options; attendees with questions about catering or evacuation assistance can contact the organisers through Meetup before the event.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Hyperloop Recruitment · JetBtrains +1