DevOps Society's First Liverpool Meetup!

⌖ Liverpool · University of Liverpool

IST Technical Conference 2026 brings technical and professional communities to the University of Liverpool on 15 September for talks, networking and practical insight. Built around the theme “Future Ready: Skills, Systems and Stories”, this one-day conference explores how professionals can prepare for changing technologies, working practices and industry expectations. Its accompanying message,“You’ll Never Work Alone”,places collaboration and professional community at the heart of the programme. Hosted at the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, the conference will address the evolving relationship between technical work, AI and the creative industries. Rather than treating new technology as a purely technical challenge, the theme creates space to consider the skills people need, the systems that support their work and the stories that help organisations communicate change. What to expect The event combines conference talks and professional networking, giving attendees opportunities to learn from the programme while meeting peers from other organisations, disciplines and sectors. Discussion will centre on three connected areas: - Skills: preparing people and teams for emerging professional demands - Systems: examining the technologies, structures and processes shaping technical work - Stories: understanding how ideas, experiences and change are communicated - AI and creative industries: exploring areas central to the Institute of Science & Technology’s professional community The conference is being prepared to meet the needs of technical and professional communities across all industries and sectors. It is particularly relevant to technicians, technical specialists, AI practitioners, creative technology professionals, STEMM practitioners and those responsible for developing technical capability. The broad, cross-sector approach should also suit managers, educators and professional-development leads who want to understand how technical roles are evolving. About the organiser… Register for this event

⌖ Liverpool · Uniform

Hosted by The Marketing Meetup

Learn how Google AI performs in real campaigns at this friendly, in-person marketing meetup in Liverpool on 15 September 2026. Hosted by The Marketing Meetup at Uniform, the evening combines practical learning with relaxed, no-pressure conversation. It is designed for marketers and the marketing-curious who want to keep pace with changes in digital advertising, exchange knowledge and meet like-minded people in a welcoming environment. Mastering Google AI through real-world testing Ethan Lambert, Director at Run At Light Media, will present Mastering Google AI: What Real-World Testing Reveals. Google’s AI is reshaping how advertising campaigns are built, optimised and scaled,but important questions remain about how much control advertisers have. Since the launch of AI Max, Ethan has conducted hundreds of experiments across ecommerce and lead-generation accounts. His talk will separate fact from fiction and examine how Google’s AI responds to different inputs, settings and optimisation strategies. Attendees can expect to: - Understand AI Max: learn what it is, how it differs from Performance Max and other Google AI campaign types, and where it may fit within a wider strategy. - Review real evidence: explore where AI Max performs well, where it falls short and which common pitfalls advertisers should avoid. - Apply a practical framework: gain a clearer approach to setting up, optimising and controlling AI Max for ecommerce sales and lead generation. A meetup built around kindness, not sales pitches This is an informal two-hour gathering where attendees are welcome to arrive in “listen mode”. The focus is on useful ideas and genuine human connection rather than selling, forced introductions or “networking bingo”. Whether you work in marketing every day or are simply curious about the field, the format leaves room to listen, ask questions and share experiences at your own pace. The schedule is: - 6:00 pm: Doors open, with snacks and informal conversation - 6:30 pm: Welcome and speaker session - 7:15 pm: Open conversation and time to make new connections - 8:00 pm: Event closes… Register for this event

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Sponsors: Uniform · The Keynote Club +1

⌖ Liverpool · The Very Group

Hosted by DevOps Society

Explore production AI agents and AI-assisted Kubernetes operations on 17 September 2026 at The Very Group in Liverpool. Hosted by DevOps Society and sponsored by The Very Group, this evening meetup examines how engineering teams can apply agentic AI to real platform challenges,from accelerating software delivery to investigating incidents in Amazon EKS. Expect two technical talks, live demonstrations, audience Q&As, food, drinks and plenty of time to meet fellow practitioners. Agentic AI at The Very Group Ryan Healey, Principal Platform Engineer at The Very Group, will present Helping engineers go faster: developing an agentic AI pattern for The Very Group. Ryan has worked across observability, production support, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD and AI platforms. His session follows The Very Group’s journey in adopting agentic AI to help its software engineering teams deliver value more quickly, offering a practical perspective from a major UK digital retailer. From prompt to pod on AWS Sean Clerkin, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, and Richard Orrick, Senior Technical Account Manager at AWS, will deliver From prompt to pod: AI-assisted Kubernetes operations on AWS. Through live demonstrations using the latest capabilities available at the time, they will explore two complementary approaches to operating and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments: - Interactive assistants using Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations alongside engineers - More autonomous agents supporting incident investigation - Natural-language operations for Amazon EKS using AWS MCP Server and AWS DevOps Agent - Shortening the route from symptoms to root cause and reducing mean time to resolution - Permissions, human guardrails and safe adoption within existing operational practices The session is designed to leave attendees with practical patterns for evaluating AI-assisted operations and introducing them responsibly into Kubernetes platforms. Who should attend?… Register for this event

Sponsors: The Very Group

⌖ Liverpool · Camp and Furnace

Hosted by Campaign Lab

Explore how political campaigns can use AI for faster, more responsive organising without sacrificing public trust, accountability, privacy or human connection. Taking place at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool on Monday 28 September 2026, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm (GMT+1), this focused Campaign Fringe session examines where AI creates genuine value for organisers,and where its use introduces risks that campaigns cannot afford to ignore. AI efficiency without eroding trust AI is already becoming part of the modern campaign toolkit. Used well, it can accelerate essential groundwork, manage repetitive tasks and give organisers and volunteers more time for the conversations that persuade people and strengthen relationships. The session will consider practical applications including: - Persuasion bots and AI-mediated campaign contact - Agentic workflows for coordinating campaign tasks - AI-generated content produced at scale - Faster, sharper and more responsive organising - Using automation to support relational organising Alongside these opportunities, the discussion will confront the potential consequences of deploying AI at scale. That includes errors spreading quickly, gaps in accountability, data and privacy concerns, and resistance from people who do not want campaign interactions mediated by AI. The central question is not simply whether campaigns can automate more, but how they can do so while preserving confidence, responsibility and meaningful human engagement. Speakers and perspectives The announced line-up brings together political, campaigning and movement-building perspectives: - Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Artificial Intelligence (invited) - James Rees, Co-Founder of Movement - Hannah O’Rourke, Director of Campaign Lab The event is supported by Movement and hosted by Campaign Lab. It is designed for political organisers, campaign professionals, volunteers, technologists and decision-makers who want a realistic understanding of both the gains and responsibilities involved in adopting AI. No specific technical experience is stated; the emphasis is on campaign strategy, implementation and trust rather than a hands-on software tutorial.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Movement

⌖ Paris · Auditorium of the Les Echos–Le Parisien Group

Hosted by WAN-IFRA

Paris AI Forum 2026 is positioned as the premier gathering for media decision-makers to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming news creation, distribution, and editorial strategy. Building on the forums of prior years, this edition focuses on responsible innovation in the media landscape, bridging global AI advances with local editorial expertise. Taking place on 15–16 September at the auditorium of the Les Echos–Le Parisien Group in Paris, the event invites senior newsroom leaders, technologists, and researchers to move beyond hype and engage with practical implications of AI in the newsroom. The forum promises insights into content creation, SEO dynamics in the AI era, and the evolving role of automation and agentic technologies in editorial workflows. Attendees can expect a mix of keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to illuminate how AI can enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and audience engagement while addressing the critical questions posed by large-scale bot scraping and other agentic challenges. The format is in-person, offering opportunities for networking with peers, speakers, and technology providers who are actively shaping AI-enabled journalism. Key themes likely to be explored include: - How AI reshapes content creation pipelines, from ideation to publication - Responsible AI use in newsrooms, including ethics, data privacy, and bias mitigation - The impact of AI on SEO and audience discovery strategies in a media context - Agentic AI and automation techniques that can reduce manual workloads while preserving editorial standards - Practical case studies from leading media organisations and technology vendors Target audiences include editors-in-chief, content strategists, data journalists, product managers, and IT leaders in media organisations who are looking to translate AI research into actionable newsroom improvements. Attendees should come away with concrete takeaways for integrating AI into editorial workflows, improving efficiency, and navigating regulatory and ethical considerations. Registration details are provided on the WAN-IFRA event page, with more information available at the same link. For those exploring a broader calendar of AI and automation events, you can also discover more opportunities in Paris and beyond via Create with.

⌖ Berlin · Festsaal, Berlin, Germany

Hosted by buildersklub

Berlin AI Day — an event where forward-thinking companies share how they’re using AI and automation to accelerate growth and scale faster.