Ensemble Summer '25

⌖ San Francisco

Hosted by Bardia Shahali

Hear Vanta CRO Stevie Case unpack go-to-market leadership with Granola VP of Sales Bardia Shahali in San Francisco on 5 November 2026. Inside the third GTM Series conversation Granola brings its speaker series back to San Francisco for a focused conversation with Stevie Case, Chief Revenue Officer at Vanta. She will sit down with Granola’s VP of Sales and event host, Bardia Shahali, as the series continues its mission to bring leading go-to-market operators into conversation with the Granola community. Stevie leads all go-to-market activity at Vanta, a Cloud 100-ranked security compliance company. Her remit spans: - Sales and customer success - Account management - Revenue operations - Wider go-to-market strategy and leadership Her perspective draws on more than 20 years spent leading sales teams and revenue organisations across very different stages of company growth, from 0-to-1 startups to major brands including Visa and Twilio. She is also part of 20SALES, a venture fund formed with seven other GTM leaders from prominent SaaS companies. The fund invests in seed-stage AI and B2B SaaS startups, adding an investor’s view of what early companies need to build and scale. Case’s path into technology is far from conventional. An aspiring lawyer turned college dropout, she began her career as Stevie “KillCreek” Case, the world’s first female professional gamer. Beyond work, she is a certified sailboat skipper and electric boat owner. Who should attend? This session will be particularly relevant to founders, sales and revenue leaders, customer success professionals, SaaS operators, and people building AI or B2B software. Attendees can expect an in-person, interview-style conversation rather than a hands-on workshop, with the emphasis on learning directly from an experienced operator who has worked across startups, established technology businesses, and venture investing.… Register for this event

Granola

Sponsors: Granola

⌖ London · Bush House, KCL

Hosted by KCL Womxn in STEM, Imperial Women in STEM and UCL Women in STEM

IKU Womxn in STEM Hackathon brings female and non-binary university students to central London for a free, beginner-friendly 24-hour build weekend. Taking place 17–18 October 2026 at Bush House on King’s College London’s Strand Campus, this cross-university hackathon creates a supportive setting in which participants can develop technical skills, meet peers and turn an idea into a working project. It is organised by KCL Womxn in STEM, Imperial Women in SET and UCL Women in STEM. Build, learn and find your community IKU was designed to make hackathons more accessible to gender-minority students in technology. Attendees will work in teams of typically two to four, supported by workshops, talks and mentorship from experienced developers. You can arrive with friends or attend solo and form a team on the day. The event welcomes female and non-binary students aged 18 or over from any UK university. All experience levels are encouraged, including complete beginners and students outside Computer Science. A dedicated Best Beginner side track recognises eligible teams where at least half of the members come from non-CS-adjacent backgrounds. Over the weekend, participants can expect: - 24 hours of focused project building, from first line of code to final demo - Practical workshops, technical talks and mentor support - Mini-events and opportunities to connect across King’s, UCL and Imperial - Sponsor networking, prizes and a completed project to add to a CV - Judging followed by a closing ceremony Project work begins after Saturday’s opening ceremony, with hacking running from 11:00 on 17 October until the 12:00 submission deadline on 18 October. Judging starts at 13:00, followed by the closing ceremony at 15:00 and the event finishing at 16:00. Participants may go home overnight, remain awake or use the dedicated sleeping and quiet rooms at Bush House. Cost, venue and support IKU is completely free, with meals, snacks and swag included. Attendees should bring a laptop, charger and any other equipment required for their build; those staying overnight are advised to bring comfortable items such as a pillow, blanket or hoodie. Travel reimbursement is not available.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Wise · incident.io

⌖ London · Olympia London

Hosted by AI LIVE

AI LIVE: The London Summit returns to Olympia London on 20–21 October 2026, bringing together 2,000+ senior leaders, 50+ expert speakers, and enterprise innovators under the theme Technology + Human Purpose. This is London's premier AI event for C-suite executives, AI strategists, technology leaders, and decision-makers who need to understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and society. Designed for leaders who need practical insight over theory, AI LIVE delivers actionable strategies across 10 core content themes and 4 executive workshops. You'll explore the applications and implications of generative AI, automation, governance, digital identity, and enterprise transformation — with a focus on real-world implementation, not just conceptual frameworks. The two-day conference and expo features an Immersive AI Experience at its centre — a dynamic showcase of live demonstrations, interactive environments, and hands-on innovation zones where you can see AI's real-world applications in action. This isn't a passive lecture series; it's a hands-on exploration of emerging technologies and their business impact. Who Should Attend AI LIVE is built for senior decision-makers and strategic leaders: - C-suite executives driving digital transformation - AI strategists and innovation leaders - Technology directors and enterprise architects - Business leaders integrating AI into operations - Anyone responsible for shaping their organisation's AI roadmap What You'll Learn The agenda tackles the questions that matter most to enterprise leaders: - Generative AI: Practical applications beyond the hype cycle - AI Governance: Building ethical, compliant AI systems at scale - Automation Strategy: Identifying high-impact automation opportunities - Digital Identity: Securing systems in an AI-driven world - Enterprise Transformation: Organisational change management for AI adoption - Business Impact: Measuring ROI and long-term value creation With 50+ expert speakers drawn from global leaders and innovative startups, you'll hear from practitioners who are building and deploying AI systems today — not theorists predicting what might happen tomorrow. Why AI LIVE Matters Now AI is moving faster than most organisations can keep pace with. The leaders who act strategically now — with the right partnerships, governance frameworks, and implementation approaches — will defi

⌖ London · Inspire St James

Hosted by Mindstone

Explore practical AI, LLM product-building and idea protection at Mindstone’s in-person meetup in London on 20 October 2026, with talks and networking. Mindstone brings its monthly AI meetup to Inspire St James for an evening focused on how artificial intelligence is being built, applied and understood in the real world. Running from 6pm to 9pm, the event combines three distinct talks with technical demonstrations, practical guidance and a chance to meet others working with or exploring AI. What to expect The programme approaches AI from three complementary angles: - What I Learned Building With LLMs , a technical demonstration breaking down the process of creating an AI-powered product, including real-life lessons and insights gathered while building with large language models. - How to Be More Productive Using AI , a practical, step-by-step demonstration showing how AI can help people complete tasks faster and improve the way they work. - Using AI? What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Ideas , Anna Orchard examines idea protection alongside the wider impact of AI on work, everyday life and society. This mix of product-building, productivity and broader implications gives attendees a rounded view of the current AI landscape. The technical session will be particularly useful for builders and people interested in creating with LLMs, while the productivity demonstration offers applicable ideas for anyone looking to use AI more effectively. The final talk adds a theoretical perspective for professionals, founders and creators thinking about how AI affects their work and intellectual output. Talks, food and community This is a three-hour, in-person event, rather than a purely technical workshop or conference. After the presentations, the evening moves into an informal networking session with pizza and drinks. It is an opportunity to discuss the talks, compare practical experiences and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, builders and pioneers from across London.… Register for this event

⌖ London · TBC

Hosted by Amber Williamson, Digital Willow marketing agency

Build a working AI lead-nurturing agent in half a day at this hands-on London workshop for senior directors, taking place on 21 October 2026. Turn warm contacts into an active sales pipeline Valuable enquiries can easily slip through the cracks when follow-up depends on memory, spreadsheets and limited time. This practical, in-person workshop shows you how to build Leonard: an AI marketing and sales agent designed around your own business, leads, tone of voice and sales process. Led by Amber Williamson, CEO of Digital Willow marketing agency, the session focuses on creating a working system rather than simply discussing AI strategy. During the afternoon, you will build the agent live in the room and begin using it to capture warm leads, automate follow-up and keep opportunities moving through your pipeline. What you’ll work on By the end of the workshop, you will have had the opportunity to: - Build a working AI lead-nurture agent using your own business context - Connect the agent to the inbox and calendar where your leads already live - Define exactly what qualifies as a lead within your organisation - Bring real, warm contacts into one straightforward system before leaving - Shape the agent around your preferred communication style and existing sales process No technical background is required. The workshop is intended for senior directors who want a more systematic approach to handling enquiries and nurturing potential customers. You should bring a laptop and have access to your inbox and calendar so that you can work with your own setup during the session. Format, support and pricing This is a half-day, hands-on workshop held in person in London on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The venue is currently listed as TBC, with the event page showing the SE1 3JW area. Tickets cost £1,495 per director. The price includes a two-week testing plan and a 30-minute one-to-one session with Amber after the build, giving you time to review how the agent performs beyond the workshop. Once the agent is live, there will also be a small ongoing usage charge from the AI platform provider; this will be explained on the day. The organiser lists a no-refunds policy. View the event and registration details

⌖ London · London, United Kingdom

AI Strategy & Practice Conference comes to London on 21 October 2026, exploring strategic and practical AI for professionals. The conference is positioned around both the strategic and applied sides of artificial intelligence, making it relevant to professionals interested in how AI can inform organisational thinking and real-world practice. The published event page does not yet provide a detailed agenda, speaker line-up, session format, experience requirements, timings or a specific London venue. Check the listing for updates and booking information as these details are announced. View the event page and register.