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⌖ Bristol · Changing Social, St Bartholomew's House

Bristol’s November D365PPUG meetup brings Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform users together for two expert talks, networking, food and conversation. Taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 18:30 GMT, this free, in-person South West User Group meeting offers a welcoming place to exchange practical knowledge with people working across the Microsoft business applications ecosystem. The event will be held at a new venue, Changing Social in St Bartholomew’s House, Lewins Mead, Bristol, around the corner from Bristol Beacon and the Hippodrome. What to expect The evening combines structured learning with plenty of time to meet other members of the regional community. Its format includes: - Two 45-minute speaker sessions covering Dynamics 365 and Power Platform - Informal networking with fellow users, makers and professionals - Food and refreshments provided during the meetup - An optional social afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the conversation The detailed agenda and speakers are still to be confirmed. Across the wider D365PPUG community, meetings address the full Dynamics 365 and Power Platform landscape, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents. Sessions can explore technical areas such as development and solution architecture, alongside business-focused subjects including user adoption, change management and business analysis. The final topics for this Bristol edition will be announced by the organiser. Who should attend? This event is suitable for all experience levels. Whether you are beginning to explore Microsoft Power Platform, already building business applications and automations, administering Dynamics 365, shaping solution architecture or supporting organisational adoption, the group is designed to encourage open knowledge sharing without requiring a particular level of seniority. D365PPUG grew from a Dynamics CRM user group founded in 2011 and has since expanded into a UK-wide community covering both Dynamics 365 and the broader Power Platform. Its regional evening meetings provide a smaller, more conversational alternative to the organisation’s flagship national events, making this a useful opportunity to ask questions, compare approaches and build local professional connections. View the event and registration details

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⌖ Toronto · Workhaus Coworking & Office Space, 180 Dundas St W, 25th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8, Canada

Hosted by TorontoStarts

Step into Toronto's most hands-on automation and backend development meetup — where builders come together to see the power of Supabase, n8n, and AI in action. This November 18th event at Workhaus Coworking brings together the Ontario Supabase community for an evening of live demos, rapid-build showcases, and real-world workflow examples that prove you can ship full-stack applications faster than ever. What Makes This Event Special This isn't your typical tech talk. You'll witness live demonstrations of the ultimate rapid development stack: Supabase powering the backend and database, Lovable handling frontend and UI, and n8n orchestrating automation and business logic. The focus is on speed, practicality, and open-source tools that let you concentrate on building features instead of managing infrastructure. Technical Deep Dives You'll Experience - Supabase Edge Functions in Action: See how to deploy globally distributed serverless logic using TypeScript directly from your Supabase project, and learn how these functions securely integrate with external automation tools like n8n - The Complete Rapid Build Demo: Watch experienced builders combine the Supabase/Lovable/n8n trio to illustrate how this modern stack becomes the ultimate toolset for shipping products quickly - Real-World Automations: Explore practical sales, marketing, and operations workflows that demonstrate the power of combining Postgres, Auth, Realtime, and Edge Functions - Community Showcases: Open floor sessions where attendees can share their own Supabase workflows, database patterns, or business challenges Who Should Attend This meetup welcomes any developer or builder working with or curious about Postgres and the Supabase ecosystem. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to accelerate backend development, an automation enthusiast exploring serverless architecture, or a seasoned developer wanting to see cutting-edge open-source tooling in action, you'll find valuable insights and connections here. Experience levels range from curious beginners to automation experts. Event Details & Perks Hosted by Flowgrammer and sponsored by Supabase, attendees will enjoy pizza, drinks, and exclusive Supabase swag while networking with fellow developers and learning from industry leaders. The event takes place on the 25th flo

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Sponsors: Supabase

⌖ Barcelona

Hosted by Semrush and Euromonitor International

This in-person event will explore how AI and predictive analytics are reshaping the future of e-commerce. Experts from Semrush and Euromonitor International will discuss findings from their global study, 'The State of FMCG Ecommerce 2025', focusing on AI and data collaboration in the next era of ecommerce. The agenda includes talks by Fernando Angulo and Rabia Yasmeen, followed by networking opportunities.

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⌖ Manchester · Clockwise Linley House, Manchester - Coworking & Office Space

Hosted by Ava

Founders Coffee Club brings founders together in Manchester on Thursday 29 October 2026 for relaxed networking, coffee, nibbles and coworking,without pitches. A founder-only alternative to formal networking Forget speeches, presentations and sales pitches. This informal morning meetup is designed around straightforward, useful conversations with other founders in Manchester. Turn up, grab a coffee and meet people who understand the realities of starting and growing a business. Running from 10:00am to 12:00pm GMT, the event takes place at Clockwise Linley House, a coworking and office space at Linley House, Dickinson Street, Manchester M1 4LF. Your £17.50 ticket also includes a coworking day pass, giving you the opportunity to stay productive around the meetup rather than travelling elsewhere to work. What to expect The format is deliberately simple and low-pressure: - Open networking with fellow business founders - Coffee and nibbles in a relaxed coworking setting - No speeches, presentations or organised pitching - No selling or promotional agenda - A coworking day pass included with admission This is a founders-only event rather than a general business networking session. It is suitable for founders who want to build genuine peer relationships, swap experiences and expand their local network without having to prepare an elevator pitch or sit through a formal programme. If attending a networking event alone feels daunting, the hosts have made the welcome part of the experience: newcomers will be greeted and introduced to someone immediately, helping conversation get started naturally. That makes the meetup approachable whether you already know Manchester’s founder community or are attending Founders Coffee Club for the first time. About Founders Coffee Club Founders Coffee Club runs networking events for founders across the UK, with its Manchester gatherings hosted on the last Thursday of each month. You can also follow the community on Instagram or LinkedIn. This edition is hosted by Ava. Tickets cost £17.50, and registration is subject to host approval. Request a place and get your ticket.

⌖ Manchester · University of Manchester

Hosted by UniCS

GreatUniHack 2026 is a free, 30+ hour student hackathon at the University of Manchester on 7–8 November, open to university students of every level. Hosted by UniCS, the University of Manchester’s largest computer science society, this flagship hackathon brings hundreds of student builders, mentors and engineers together for an intensive weekend of creating and shipping software. You’ll start with an idea, develop a project from scratch with a team and ultimately present your work to a panel of judges. What to expect GreatUniHack follows a practical build, ship and present format. Across Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, participants will have more than 30 hours to turn raw concepts into working projects. Support will be available throughout the weekend, making this as much an opportunity to learn as it is a competition. The experience includes: - More than 30 hours of focused project building - Workshops designed to help participants learn new skills - Guidance from mentors and engineers - Opportunities to meet collaborators and form a team - Food provided during the weekend - Project presentations before a judging panel - Prizes supported by the event’s sponsors The complete timetable and sponsor lineup will be announced closer to the event. Official partners currently include Hackathons UK, Major League Hacking and Pure Buttons. Who can take part? The hackathon is open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students from any university who are aged 18 or over. All ability levels are welcome, so you do not need to be an experienced developer or a University of Manchester student to apply. It is well suited to first-time hackers who want a supported introduction, as well as experienced builders looking to challenge themselves and deliver an ambitious project against the clock. Applications are submitted individually. You can arrive with potential teammates in mind, but every participant must apply separately. If you do not yet have a team, you can meet other hackers through the event community before the weekend or connect with people when hacking begins. A long-running Manchester hackathon… Register for this event

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⌖ Manchester · The Lowry, Salford Quays

Hosted by Xpertise Recruitment

Manchester Technology Leaders Conference brings technology, data and transformation leaders together at The Lowry on 12 November 2026 to tackle AI accountability. Show Me the Money: The AI Accountability Reckoning Taking place from 12pm on Thursday 12 November 2026 at The Lowry, Salford Quays, this leadership conference explores how organisations can use AI, data and technology to strengthen innovation, accelerate business growth and build resilience in a fast-changing digital landscape. The 2026 theme, “Show Me the Money: The AI Accountability Reckoning,” puts the focus on moving beyond AI ambition to measurable impact and responsible leadership. Attendees will hear how senior technology figures are approaching transformation, with an emphasis on real-world applications, proven practices and strategies that can be put to work after the event. What to expect The programme combines expert-led content with opportunities for discussion and peer learning. It will feature: - Two keynote speakers, including announced keynote Kirsty Mason - A panel of business and technology leaders - Interactive Q&A sessions with CIOs, CTOs and AI leaders - Transformation success stories and practical, hands-on strategies - Actionable examples of applying AI, data and technology in business - Exclusive insight into the UK technology market from both hiring and job-seeking perspectives - Dedicated networking with fellow leaders from across the technology community Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day, supporting a conference format designed to make it easy to continue conversations between sessions. Who should attend? This event is designed for the Technology, Data and Transformation leadership community, particularly business and technology decision-makers responsible for AI adoption, digital strategy, innovation, organisational resilience or growth. It will be especially relevant to CIOs, CTOs, data leaders, AI leaders, transformation executives and senior professionals who want to compare approaches with peers and learn from practical experience.… Register for this event