North AI Hub - October Meetup

⌖ Newcastle

AiX Conference brings AI and product design leaders to Newcastle on 21 April 2027 for a focused day of talks, ideas and networking. Designing with AI starts here This one-day AI × Design conference explores how artificial intelligence is changing the way digital products are designed, built and experienced. Rather than spreading the programme across competing sessions, AiX uses one stage and one track, giving everyone a shared journey through the most important questions facing modern design and product teams. Attendees will hear how practitioners are applying AI in real working environments, discover emerging tools and examine examples of design innovation. The programme centres on two closely connected themes: - Designing AI products: how teams create AI-powered experiences that people can trust and enjoy using - Building with AI: how designers and product teams use AI to move from early ideas towards production more quickly The event is particularly relevant to product designers, design leaders and members of digital product teams who want to understand AI’s practical impact on their craft. It will also appeal to professionals responsible for shaping product experiences, evaluating emerging workflows or helping teams adopt AI thoughtfully. No specific experience level is stated; the emphasis is on industry insight, real-world practice and the changing relationship between AI, design and product development. Speakers announced for 2027 The developing line-up brings together designers and design leaders working across banking, employee benefits, sustainability software and technology products: - Jay Clark, Senior Design Manager at Monzo Bank - Miriam Khenissi, Senior Product Designer at Perkbox - Tom Hiskey, Senior Product Designer at EcoOnline - Stephen Patterson, Principal Product Designer at Deck - Paavan Buddhdev, Product Designer at Granola Further speakers are due to be announced as the 2027 programme is refined. Alongside the talks, the conference offers opportunities to connect with the people exploring and shaping AI-led product design. Its single-track format creates common ground for conversations throughout the day, making it easier to compare approaches, discuss lessons from the stage and build relationships with peers facing similar design challenges.… Register for this event

⌖ Newcastle · The Catalyst

Hosted by Jumping Rivers

AI in Production 2027 brings practitioners to The Catalyst in Newcastle on 10–11 June to share real-world lessons from deployed AI and machine learning systems. The conference opens with workshops on Thursday, followed by a full Friday programme of standard talks and lightning talks. Its focus is firmly on AI systems used beyond the people who built them, not speculative predictions, standalone benchmarks or polished product pitches. Call for speakers Jumping Rivers is accepting abstracts until 29 January 2027. Proposed talks can explore: - Deployment, serving, rollouts and rollbacks - Monitoring, observability, drift and feedback loops - Evaluation, human review, red-teaming and guardrails - RAG pipelines, agents and assistants in production - Cost, latency, caching and model-selection trade-offs - Production incidents and the lessons that followed - Responsible AI, regulation, governance and liability - Ownership and collaboration across technical teams Strong abstracts should describe a specific system, a consequential decision or turning point, what went wrong, and one clear takeaway supported by evidence where possible. Work in progress, internal tools, small-scale systems and discontinued projects are all welcome, and first-time speakers are explicitly encouraged. Standard sessions run for approximately 25 minutes, including five minutes for questions. Lightning talks last six minutes, use slides that advance automatically every 20 seconds and conclude with one question. Standard-talk speakers receive a free conference ticket. Submit a title and an abstract of up to 300 words through the speaker submission form. Applicants should hear back within two months of the deadline, and likely sooner. View conference details and registration information

⌖ Location TBC · Prague, Czech Republic

Hosted by DevFest.cz

DevFest.cz returns to Prague on 30 October 2026 as the city's most distinctive developer conference, bringing together the Czech Republic's tech community for a full day of cutting-edge talks, hands-on learning, and networking. This in-person event focuses on the technologies shaping modern software development, from AI and machine learning to cloud infrastructure and open source innovation. What to Expect DevFest.cz 2026 covers a comprehensive range of technical tracks designed for developers at all levels: - AI & Machine Learning — explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence, neural networks, and ML frameworks - Android & Kotlin — dive deep into mobile development with Android's official language and ecosystem - Web Technologies — discover modern frameworks, progressive web apps, and frontend innovations - Cloud & DevOps — learn about infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and deployment automation - Flutter & Dart — build beautiful cross-platform applications with Google's UI toolkit - Security — understand best practices for secure coding, authentication, and threat mitigation - Open Source — engage with the communities and projects driving collaborative software development The conference format emphasizes practical knowledge sharing, with sessions led by experienced practitioners who've solved real-world problems. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can immediately apply to their own projects and codebases. Who Should Attend This event is ideal for software engineers, mobile developers, DevOps engineers, security specialists, and technical leads working across the full stack. Whether you're building AI-powered applications, managing cloud infrastructure, or contributing to open source projects, DevFest.cz provides an opportunity to deepen your expertise and connect with Prague's vibrant developer ecosystem. The conference maintains its reputation for quality content and community atmosphere, bringing together local and international speakers who share both technical depth and practical experience. Past editions have attracted hundreds of developers who value substance over hype and genuine learning over surface-level overviews. Doors open at 9:00 AM Central European Time, giving attendees a full day to absorb new ideas, participate in discussions, and build relationships with fellow developers tackling similar challenges. The in-person format ensures meaningful face-to-

⌖ Location TBC · ITCS Munich (Munich, Germany)

Hosted by ITCS

ITCS Munich brings together tech talent and leading employers for a comprehensive tech career festival on 30 October 2026. This one-day event combines a tech conference, career fair, and festival atmosphere at ITCS Munich venue, creating Germany's premier destination for IT professionals, developers, and tech enthusiasts seeking their next opportunity or looking to stay ahead of industry trends. What to Expect The event features over 50 keynote speeches delivered across 5 parallel stages, covering cutting-edge topics in software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Previous ITCS events have hosted 75+ exhibitors from Germany's most innovative tech companies, including major names like BMW Group, Airbus, Bundeswehr, Deutsche Bundesbank, and emerging players in the German tech ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned developer, recent graduate, or career-changer exploring tech opportunities, ITCS Munich offers something for everyone. The format blends educational content with direct employer engagement, allowing attendees to explore job opportunities, attend workshops, and network with tech leaders all in one location. Who Should Attend This event attracts thousands of tech enthusiasts across all experience levels — from students and junior developers to senior engineers and IT managers. With exhibitors spanning fintech (Deutsche Bundesbank, MLP), aerospace (Airbus), automotive (BMW Group), government agencies (Bundesnachrichtendienst, Deutsches Patent und Markenamt), consulting (KPMG, msg), and cybersecurity (secunet), the diversity of opportunities is exceptional. ITCS events have built a reputation for creating meaningful connections between talent and employers, with dedicated representatives ready to discuss roles, company culture, and career paths. The festival atmosphere removes the formality of traditional recruitment events, making it easier to have authentic conversations about your future in tech. Conference Content The multi-stage format allows you to curate your own experience, moving between technical deep-dives, career development workshops, and industry trend sessions. Past ITCS events have featured content on cloud architecture, DevOps practices, AI implementation, data science, and emerging technologies. The "How to ITCS" format ensures both newcomers and returning attendees can maximize their experience. Beyond the Booths ITCS Munich isn't just about job hunting

◎ Online

Hosted by European Software Crafters

See how human-review tools and guardrails can keep AI-built software aligned with real code and behaviour in this online engineering meetup. Hosted by Victor R. for European Software Crafters, the session takes place online on Friday 30 October 2026 at 10:30 UTC. Victor will demonstrate the human-review tool he vibe-coded and then open the conversation to gather requirements, frustrations and creative ideas from the community. What you’ll explore The tool uses visualisation and software metrics to help engineers monitor AI-built solutions, including: - Sequence diagrams collected from end-to-end tests - Semantic mapping between tests and requirements - Structural views of packages, modules and deployment units - Complexity calculations for individual endpoints - Code City visualisations covering coupling, cohesion, complexity and size - UX regression tests - Domain and data-model diff visualisations These views are designed to stay synchronised with reality by being computed or tested against actual code and behaviour. Prompts are provided within the tool to help developers ask an AI agent to bring selected capabilities into their own projects. Before attending, try the five-minute first demo or second demo, and watch Victor’s earlier Devoxx Antwerp walkthrough. This interactive demo and follow-up discussion is aimed at software engineers and other practitioners exploring agentic engineering. Victor brings two decades of software engineering experience and has trained developers and architects from more than 150 companies. Registered attendees will receive the Zoom link. A YouTube livestream and recording will also be available. Register for this event

◎ Online

Hosted by AI Automations For SME Business

A practical online AI workshop for business owners and managers, taking place Friday 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM; the page does not specify a timezone. Hosted by Larry G. M. for AI Automations For SME Business, this session shows how generative AI can support everyday work without requiring a technical background. Live demonstrations will put Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and other tools to work on practical tasks such as research, content creation and routine procedures. What to expect - Live demonstrations focused on ordinary business use cases - Open Q&A about your own challenges and how to use Claude effectively - Honest discussion with other owners and managers, including approaches that did not work - Session recordings and supporting files available afterwards to community members The workshop welcomes business owners, department heads, consultants, freelancers and self-employed professionals at every experience level, from people opening an AI tool for the first time to those already building with one. Bring a real problem you want to solve and leave with a clearer view of where AI, automation and specific tools could create efficiencies in your daily work. This is an online event, with the access link visible to attendees. It runs weekly on Fridays until 18 December 2026. Register for the workshop on Meetup

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