Liverpool City Region Innovation Hackathon

⌖ Liverpool · The Tavern Co Social

Hosted by Lifestyle magazine

Explore how AI is reshaping business visibility, marketing, PR and growth at this informal networking evening in Liverpool on 12 November 2026. Lead with impact in an AI-driven market AI is changing how customers discover, evaluate and trust businesses. From ChatGPT and Google to social media, search and shifting customer behaviour, this event offers a timely opportunity to consider what those changes mean for your organisation, and how you can remain visible as the business landscape evolves. Hosted by Lifestyle magazine, Lead with AI Impact brings together business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals for an accessible discussion covering both the opportunities and challenges created by AI. Rather than focusing solely on the technology, the conversation will examine its practical implications for communication, promotion and sustainable business growth. Topics explored during the evening will include: - How AI is influencing search, social media and customer behaviour - What changing discovery habits mean for business visibility - The impact of AI on marketing and PR - Opportunities and challenges for businesses adapting to this shift - Practical steps organisations can take to stay visible and competitive Conversation, connections and tapas This is an informal, in-person networking event, designed to make space for discussion as well as relationship-building. Alongside the AI-focused conversation, attendees will have plenty of time to meet new people, exchange ideas and develop connections that could lead to future business opportunities. The event is particularly relevant to founders, business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to understand AI’s commercial impact without needing a technical background. It should also appeal to anyone responsible for marketing, communications, PR or growth who is thinking about how audiences will find and trust brands in an increasingly AI-led environment. A selection of tapas dishes from The Tavern Co Social is included in the ticket price, giving the evening a relaxed and sociable format. View the event and registration details

⌖ Derby · University of Derby, UK

Hosted by University of Derby, UK

Cyber AI Hackathon 2026 challenges innovators to build practical AI solutions for real-world cybersecurity problems, with online finals on 31 October–1 November. Organised by the University of Derby in Derby, this two-round hackathon invites teams to turn promising ideas into intelligent prototypes that strengthen digital security and respond to emerging threats. Participation is free, and the event is technically supported by The American Society for Engineers. Cybersecurity challenges Teams can choose from ten problem areas spanning AI, autonomous systems and digital trust: - AI-powered threat detection for malware, ransomware, phishing and anomalous behaviour - Agentic AI for cyber defence, including autonomous monitoring, evidence-based reasoning and defensive action with human oversight - Security for IoT, edge devices, smart homes and connected systems - Protection for drones, autonomous vehicles and robotics against spoofing, hijacking and GPS attacks - Privacy-preserving AI, digital identity, authentication and trustworthy data sharing - Security for cloud platforms, enterprise networks and critical infrastructure - Detection of deepfakes, misinformation, scams and social-engineering campaigns - Defence against adversarial attacks, model manipulation and data poisoning - AI-assisted digital forensics and cyber incident response - An open innovation track covering emerging CyberAI applications involving robotics, blockchain, digital twins and privacy technologies Format and key dates The first round requires an idea or presentation deck submission by 18 October 2026. Selected teams then present online during Round II, running from 31 October to 1 November 2026. This structure suits participants who want to explore a new concept as well as teams ready to demonstrate a more developed prototype. Entrants should consult the official hackathon guidelines and rules before submitting.… Register for this event

Sponsors: University of Derby, UK · The American Society for Engineers

⌖ Singapore · Singapore

Hosted by Aanya Mathur

Autonomous SG 2026 is a six-hour AI buildathon for 300+ builders in Singapore, taking place on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Supported by Anthropic, the event challenges participants to build and ship a production-grade AI prototype within six hours. Problem statements will only be revealed on the day, so teams should arrive ready to build rather than prepare a solution in advance. The top five teams will pitch their work live on stage. Who can take part? The buildathon is open to undergraduates, master’s and PhD students, researchers, engineers and working professionals. You can participate solo or in a team of up to four. One person should register for the whole team and request the corresponding number of tickets. Each participant receives: - $50 in Claude API credits - Lunch - Event swag - Access to a community of more than 300 builders Create a free Claude Console account before the event. Credits apply to the Console organisation and are not Claude.ai Pro or Max subscriptions. The event runs 9:00am–6:00pm GMT+8. The exact Singapore venue is shared after registration. Host approval is required, so requesting a place does not guarantee admission. Questions can be directed to Aanya Mathur on LinkedIn. Request to join Autonomous SG 2026

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Sponsors: Anthropic

⌖ Ho Chi Minh City

Hosted by Geri P. and Giang Đỗ (Ho Chi Minh City dbt Meetup)

Explore decision-led data science and a zero-cost analytics stack at HCMC dbt Meetup 10 in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 9:30am to 12:00pm ICT, the tenth HCMC dbt Meetup connects the business decisions that analytics should support with the practical infrastructure needed to deliver useful insights. Expect two focused talks, a live analytics build and informal networking with the local data community. The venue is still to be announced. From data to decisions Nam Nguyen, Data and AI Advisor at TheDecisionQ, will present From Data to Decisions, From Decisions to Value. The session examines why analytics work can lose sight of the decision it was originally meant to inform, even when teams successfully build models and complete requested analysis. Nam will introduce Decision Data Science and the Decision Quality framework, a structured approach that begins with a clear problem frame, meaningful alternatives and reliable information. Attendees will see how analysis can become part of the decision engine itself rather than an output that sits alongside it. Build a $0 data stack In The $0 Data Stack: DuckDB + dbt + Metabase, Minh Nguyen, Analytics Engineer at Joon Solutions, will attempt to build a working analytics stack live. Starting with raw ecommerce CSV files, Minh will use DuckDB, dbt and Metabase to create a shared dashboard, all running for free on a single laptop. Beyond the build, the talk will address practical questions that matter to small teams: - Can a local, zero-cost stack remain secure? - Is it realistic for one person to maintain? - When should a business move to a cloud data warehouse? Who should attend? This free meetup is open to data practitioners at every level, students and early-career professionals exploring real-world data work, and business owners or startup teams looking to introduce analytics on a limited budget. It is especially relevant to people interested in AI, analytics engineering, data modelling, testing, data operations and trustworthy transformation workflows. View the event and registration details

⌖ Singapore · Singapore

Hosted by AI Builders

Build and demo a production-grade AI agent application in Singapore on 31 October 2026 at this four-hour, hands-on HackSprint. Running from 3:30–7:30pm GMT+8 during SWITCH conference week, the event moves beyond simple chatbots to systems that can execute code, automate workflows, manage infrastructure and deploy real work. After a practical workshop, participants can work solo or form teams of up to six before presenting a three-minute live demo. The build centres on Daytona, an open-source runtime that gives autonomous agents isolated cloud sandboxes with their own filesystem, network stack and compute resources. Projects must integrate sponsor products. Neo4j brings graph database and GraphRAG capabilities, while Nosana provides decentralised GPU compute for AI workloads. Format and judging - Kickoff and welcome from AI Builders - Daytona workshop and team formation - Focused hacking session followed by live demos - Judging on completeness, innovation, real-world problem-solving and sponsor-product usage - Winners announced before a closing networking session Winning teams will share sponsor-credit prizes, while every participant receives Daytona and Nosana credits to use during the hackathon. The event welcomes developers, AI engineers, founders and students, from first-time AI explorers to people already shipping agents in production. Registration requires host approval, places are limited, and the exact Singapore address is only revealed to registered attendees. Request approval and register for the HackSprint

Sponsors: Neo4j · Nosana

⌖ London · Regent's Bar & Kitchen

Hosted by Founders Running Club

Founders Running Club brings London’s startup community together for an easy-paced run, informal networking and post-run coffee in Regent’s Park. Taking place on Saturday 31 October 2026, the event is open to founders, investors, tech and creative professionals, operators and startup enthusiasts. Choose your own pace or follow a pacer; friends, family and pets are also welcome. The emphasis is on comfortable, social running rather than competition. Meeting details - Listed event time: 8:30–10:00am GMT - 9:15am: Bag drop at Regent’s Bar & Kitchen, Regent’s Park - 9:30am: Run starts at the Inner Circle South Gate, around one minute from the café - After the run: Coffee and conversation back at the venue Founders Running Club began in San Francisco in 2022 and now runs networking events in cities around the world. This London edition offers an active, low-pressure way to meet people across the startup ecosystem. Learn more through the Founders Running Club website or community chats. Register for Founders Running Club London