The London Startup Party 2026

⌖ London · Excel London

Hosted by DTX Events

DTX London brings together 10,000+ technology leaders, innovators and decision-makers at Excel London for two days of practical insights into digital and business transformation. Taking place 14-15 October 2026, this flagship expo connects the people, platforms and processes that drive organisation-wide change across AI, cyber security, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and automation. What to Expect DTX London is designed for teams at every stage of their transformation journey — whether you're optimising your IT stack, strengthening cyber and data strategies, or deploying AI solutions at scale. The event features multiple content stages addressing critical themes including Responsible AI, Holistic Security Foundations, Human-First Resilience, Agile IT, and Purpose-Led Tech Rollouts. Attendees from organisations including Network Rail, NHS, BBC, Booking.com, HSBC, Barclays, and John Lewis come to discover vendor-neutral insights, explore emerging solutions, and connect with peers facing similar challenges. The expo floor showcases hundreds of exhibitors across 12 technology areas, from IT infrastructure and cloud computing to unified communications and customer experience platforms. Content and Speakers The event programme is shaped by a dedicated Advisory Board of senior leaders in technology, operations, data, and cybersecurity. Expect keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case study sessions covering People-Powered Transformation, The Data Advantage, Leading Through Change, Next Generation Talent, Smarter Workspaces, and Elevated Customer Journeys. Co-located with Unified Communication EXPO, DTX London creates a comprehensive environment for exploring the intersection of technology, people, and operations. The agenda balances strategic vision with tactical implementation, ensuring you leave with actionable insights regardless of your role — CIO, CTO, CISO, Head of Data, DevOps Lead, or Transformation Manager. Technology Areas Covered The expo spans IT Infrastructure, Storage & Networks | IT Service Management | Cloud Computing | Cyber Security | Unified Communications & Collaboration | Video and Audio Visual | Data Management & Analytics | AI | Software Development & Engineering | Customer Contact & Experience. Register your interest for DTX London 2026

Sponsors: Network Rail · Comcast Sky Business +20

⌖ London · Bayes Business School - Finsbury Square Building

Hosted by CityVentures

Watch four early-stage startups pitch live, hear candid audience feedback and meet London’s founder community at this supportive in-person Demo Night. Hosted by CityVentures in partnership with Hatch Enterprise, the evening replaces over-polished presentations with five-minute demos, honest reactions and practical encouragement. Hatch Enterprise will bring two of the four startups taking the stage. The participating founders and startup lineup have not yet been published. What to expect - Four five-minute startup demos from early-stage founders - Live questions and constructive feedback from the audience - Time to meet the founders after their pitches - Networking with investors, industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs The event is designed for founders and funders, as well as anyone considering starting a business or looking to expand their professional network. No particular experience level is specified, and people who are simply curious about how startups begin are also welcome. CityVentures describes Demo Night as a safe, supportive and inclusive monthly space where founders can build confidence, test their ideas and connect with a diverse community. The event runs from 6:00pm to 8:30pm GMT+1 on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Bayes Business School’s Finsbury Square Building, 33 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG. Register for October Demo Night

⌖ London · London AI Hub

Hosted by AI Builders

Build a working AI-powered mobile app in one evening at London AI Hub on 15 October 2026. This free hackathon welcomes beginners and experienced builders. Hosted by AI Builders Club, London AI Hub and Bilt.me, App After Dark runs from 18:00–21:00 in London. Come with an idea, bring a team or find collaborators on arrival. Teams can include one to three people. The evening begins with a short introduction to building mobile apps with Bilt.me and a selection of optional challenges. You will then have time to build, test, break and improve your app, with practical support available if you get stuck. Strong projects may be invited to demo at the end of the night; prizes and judging details are yet to be announced. No development experience is required. Vibe coders, aspiring founders, designers, engineers, operators and complete beginners are all welcome. New builders will receive starter challenges, example prompts and guidance. Bring a laptop and, optionally, an idea or teammate. Entry is free, with Bilt.me credits, pizza and drinks included. The listing currently marks the hackathon as over, so check the official page for the latest registration availability. Check registration status for App After Dark

Sponsors: Bilt.me

⌖ Berlin · Circuit

Hosted by Circuit Event Calendar

A women-only AI coworking day in Berlin for founders, engineers, researchers, product specialists and operators actively shipping AI products. Taking place on Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 09:30 to 17:30 (GMT+2) at Circuit, this 18th edition combines focused project work with a technical deep-dive and curated networking. Bring your laptop and monitor cable, work on something you intend to ship, and expect a high-signal environment with no sales pitches. The format - 09:30: Doors open and coworking begins - 12:30: Group lunch break and curated networking - 13:15: Technical talk with Hira Siddiqui, co-founder of Plurality Network - Afternoon: Further deep work, with the published agenda noting a wrap at 18:00 You don’t own your AI memory (yet) Hira Siddiqui draws on more than a decade of work across decentralised identity, web3 and AI to examine how tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini each retain separate versions of a user’s context. The session will cover: - Where AI context lives today and who controls it - What portable, user-owned AI memory looks like in practice - How to design AI products without locking in users’ data The event is particularly relevant to women working with sensitive data or anyone cautious about placing private context into an AI chat window. It takes place on Circuit’s third floor at Möckernstraße 120. Host approval is required. Applications are curated, so be prepared to explain what you are building. Request to join.

⌖ Dublin · The Convention Centre Dublin

Hosted by The Analytics Institute

Analytics + AI Summit 2026 brings data and AI professionals to Dublin on 13 October for keynotes, practical use cases, technical labs and sector discussions. Hosted by The Analytics Institute at The Convention Centre Dublin, this full-day conference is designed to connect the people shaping how analytics and artificial intelligence are used across organisations. The summit marks 11 years of community, innovation and impact, expanding across three floors of the venue for its most ambitious edition yet. What to expect The programme combines strategic thinking with practical, real-world learning. Across multiple stages and formats, attendees can expect: - Main-stage keynotes from global thought leaders, presented in a space with capacity for more than 2,000 people - An AI UseCase Stage focused on practical applications and lessons from real implementations - Sector-led discussions created for executives and organisational decision-makers - Deep-dive AI Labs aimed at technical professionals who want more detailed, specialist content With 30+ speakers and hundreds of organisations represented, the summit offers a broad view of the current data landscape and the rapid growth of AI across sectors. Its multi-track format should help attendees choose between high-level leadership perspectives, applied examples and deeper technical exploration throughout the day. Who should attend? This event is relevant to analytics and AI professionals, technical practitioners, business leaders, executives and decision-makers. It should particularly suit people responsible for data strategy, AI adoption or implementation who want to compare approaches, learn from industry experts and understand how other sectors are responding to AI’s accelerating impact. The in-person setting also creates opportunities to meet peers from a large cross-section of organisations and build connections across the wider data and AI community. Further programme information is available on the official summit website. Event details… Register for this event

⌖ Leeds · Maughans SOYO

Hosted by Damien M.

A candid evening of founder networking, live interviews and startup conversation takes place at Maughans SOYO in Leeds on 13 October 2026. Honest conversations and useful connections Rebel Meetups by Rebellious Co brings together people who are building, running or growing something of their own. Rather than relying on formal pitches or surface-level networking, the event focuses on open discussion about the realities of startups, careers and business growth. Hosted by Damien M. alongside two other hosts, the evening runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm BST on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at Maughans SOYO, Madison East, Soyo Square, Leeds LS2 7ER. The format combines live interviews, reception drinks and time to meet other ambitious people from across the Leeds business and creative community. Attendees can also access the Meetup event chat to connect with others before the evening begins. This month’s guest Damien and co-host John Balding will interview Corey Robinson, founder of NewLig LTD. NewLig develops orthopaedic technologies designed to move reliably from initial concept through to clinical use. Corey’s work brings together design, manufacturing and surgical context early in the development process. The conversation offers an opportunity to hear how engineering discipline and clinical relevance shape the products NewLig builds, alongside broader discussion about the practical challenges of building a company, developing a career and achieving sustainable growth. Expect the evening to cover: - Real experiences from the startup and founder journey - The process of turning technical concepts into clinically relevant technologies - Building with design, manufacturing and end-use context in mind - Honest perspectives on careers, entrepreneurship and growth - Informal networking designed to lead to meaningful professional relationships Who should attend? This meetup is aimed at founders, creators, freelancers, consultants and entrepreneurs, as well as anyone currently building or growing a project, product or business in Leeds. It should also suit people who want to spend time around others taking similarly independent or unconventional paths. View the event and registration details