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⌖ London · London, United Kingdom

Hosted by Granola

Hear design pioneer Jeffrey Veen discuss three decades of building creative tools and how AI is reshaping design and work, live in London. Hosted by Granola, this in-person conversation traces Veen’s journey as a designer, entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded user experience agency Adaptive Path, created Measure Map and went on to design Google Analytics, then founded Typekit before leading the design of Adobe Creative Cloud. Today, he is a design partner at True Ventures and runs the Design Futures Assembly. The discussion will cover: - Building tools for designers and creators - Lessons from founding companies and supporting other founders - How AI is changing the way people design and work This event will be especially relevant to designers, product builders, founders and anyone exploring AI’s impact on creative work. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Schedule: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 6:00–8:30pm GMT. Doors open at 6:00pm and the talk begins at 6:30pm. Attendees must arrive by 6:30pm, when the doors will close. Please note: Registration requires host approval, the exact London address is shared with registered attendees, and the event is expected to be heavily oversubscribed. Request a place at the event

Granola

⌖ 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

Hosted by UKAI

Explore how organisations can demonstrate trustworthy AI in practice at UKAI’s free, invite-only report launch in Central London on 29 October 2026. From AI principles to practical trust Taking place from 6pm to 8.30pm GMT in Central London, this VIP drinks reception marks the release of Trustworthy AI: From Principles to Practice, A Framework for Innovation, Accountability and Adoption. The report has been produced by UKAI in partnership with Capgemini and shaped by a roundtable of senior leaders spanning financial services, legal, data and compliance. Rather than focusing only on AI regulation, it examines a wider and increasingly important question: what makes AI trustworthy, and how can organisations demonstrate that trust in practice? Attendees will receive an early look at the report’s findings and hear from contributors involved in its development. The evening will explore the intersection of responsible innovation, accountability and AI adoption, offering useful context for organisations seeking to turn high-level trust principles into credible working practices. What to expect - A first look at findings from the new UKAI and Capgemini report - Insights from contributors who helped shape the work - Drinks and informal networking in a Central London setting - Opportunities to meet UKAI members and professionals advancing the AI trust agenda - Discussion around AI governance, adoption, innovation and accountability This is a reception and report launch rather than a hands-on workshop. Its informal format is designed to support conversation and relationship-building among people dealing with the practical and strategic implications of trustworthy AI. The event is particularly relevant to senior leaders, AI governance and compliance professionals, legal and data specialists, financial services practitioners, innovators, and decision-makers responsible for adopting AI within organisations. It will also appeal to UKAI members and report contributors who want to connect with peers working at the frontier of responsible AI. View the event and registration details

Sponsors: Capgemini

⌖ London · London, United Kingdom

Hosted by Solana Hacker Houses

Build, test and refine Solana products in London from 1–12 November 2026, alongside founders, developers, operators and ecosystem experts. Held ahead of Breakpoint 2026, this extended Hacker House is designed for teams improving live products as well as builders starting from zero. What to expect Daily programming runs from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM GMT, featuring: - Workshops and technical deep dives covering DeFi, security, infrastructure and applications - Hands-on guidance from ecosystem experts, Superteam UK and the Solana Foundation’s developer-relations team - Real-time collaboration with founders, developers and operators - Dedicated time and space to build, test and refine products towards product-market fit - Opportunities to form teams and connect with ecosystem leaders, partners and peers The venue will provide strong Wi-Fi, power, dedicated build zones, food, lounges and informal collaboration spaces. Registration desks will operate daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Attendance requires host approval, capacity is limited and the exact London address is only shared with registered attendees. Approved guests should keep their RSVP current if plans change. Session submissions have closed; sponsorship enquiries can be sent to events@solana.org. Attendees still arranging accommodation can also book through Nomadz. Request approval to attend the Solana Hacker House.

⌖ London · The Royal Institute

Hosted by Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery

A one-day, in-person workshop in London exploring how frontier AI systems can be secured in real-world environments. Women in AI Security Workshop 2026 takes place at The Royal Institute on Tuesday 3 November 2026, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Built around the theme “Securing Frontier AI Systems in the Wild”, the workshop will showcase prominent women working across AI security, AI safety and cyber security. It brings together perspectives from government, academia and industry, giving attendees an opportunity to learn about recent technical advances while examining the practical challenges involved in deploying and protecting frontier systems. What to expect The programme combines several formats to support technical learning, discussion and new connections: - Technical talks covering developments in AI and cyber security - Real-world case studies of how frontier AI systems are being secured - Panel sessions featuring experts from a variety of backgrounds - A guest lecture - Short community spotlight talks - A poster session presenting work from across the field - Opportunities to meet researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of AI and security The event forms part of an ongoing effort to build a more inclusive and diverse AI security community. Attendance is open to all genders, roles and levels of seniority, although the content will be particularly relevant to researchers and practitioners whose work connects AI with cyber security. The mix of talks, panels, posters and networking should suit both established experts and those developing their place in the field. Submit a spotlight talk Women working in AI security can apply to take part in the new spotlight talk session, with submissions welcomed at any career stage. Selected speakers will receive up to 15 minutes to present, with no audience questions afterwards. These sessions do not require a finished project. Early ideas, work in progress, interesting findings and open questions are all encouraged, creating a friendly setting in which women can share emerging work with an engaged audience. In support of the workshop’s goal of providing a platform for women in the field, spotlight speaking slots are reserved for women, while general attendance remains open to everyone.… Register for this event

◎ Online

Hosted by Financial Times

Join the Future of AI a live event by Financial Times, held in London from 4-5 November 2026. Register for in-person or digital pass. Meet those at the cutting edge of AI innovation and explore how this transformative technology will redefine business in 2026 and beyond.