Algorithms, artificial intelligence and agency

⌖ Location TBC · Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Fenton, England

Hosted by Robots Live

Robots Live! Stoke brings the adrenaline-fueled world of combat robotics to Fenton Manor Sports Complex on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026. This live show features mechanical warriors from BBC's Robot Wars competing in intense battles that showcase the cutting edge of engineering and robotics. What to Expect Witness powerful robots equipped with devastating weaponry — from explosive flippers to fearsome axes — as they clash in epic showdowns. These metal warriors will demonstrate their unique designs, strategies, and sheer destructive power in matches that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the show. The event promises excitement for all ages, whether you're a dedicated robotics enthusiast or simply curious about combat engineering. Watch as these mechanical marvels demonstrate their agility, power, and innovative design in real-time battles that bring television entertainment to life. Interactive Experience Robots Live! Stoke goes beyond spectating — it offers an interactive experience that gets you up close with the robots and their creators. Meet the talented engineers who design and build these incredible machines, learn about the technology and strategy behind each robot, and discover what makes these mechanical competitors tick. VIP ticket holders receive exclusive access to meet-and-greet opportunities, allowing you to get even closer to the robots, ask questions directly to the engineering teams, and take photos with these mechanical marvels. Event Details - Dates: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026 - Venue: Fenton Manor Sports Complex, City Road, Fenton ST4 2RR - Doors: Open approximately 40 minutes before show time - Format: In-person live combat robotics show - Suitable for: All ages (child tickets available) The venue provides disabled seating and carer tickets. Merchandise will be available for purchase, and parking is accessible at the sports complex. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of robotics, engineering, and competitive combat that brings BBC Robot Wars stars to life right before your eyes. Register for Robots Live! Stoke

⌖ Barcelona · Barcelona, Spain

Hosted by Claude Community Events

Explore Claude, build practical AI projects and meet women in tech over coffee in Barcelona on 24 October 2026. This relaxed, hands-on morning is designed for anyone opening Claude for the first time as well as existing users who want to go deeper. Bring your laptop, a project or task you would like to improve, and plenty of questions. You’ll have room to experiment, exchange ideas and work towards something you can use beyond the meetup. Who it’s for The event centres women in tech and welcomes people who want to build alongside them, including: - Developers and designers - Product leaders and founders - Data professionals and researchers - Operators and anyone curious about practical AI The meetup runs 10:00am–1:00pm GMT+2 on Saturday 24 October in Barcelona. Expect an informal mix of building, conversation, coffee and networking rather than a published talk agenda. Your host is Fernanda Grace Lins, a Claude Ambassador and global growth and partnerships leader with experience across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, proptech and international markets. The event is presented by Claude Community Events. The event is currently full, but you can join the waitlist. The exact address is shared with registered attendees. Join the event waitlist.

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⌖ Chiang Mai · The Kannas Hotel

Hosted by Marcus S. and nick f.

AI Engineers Weekly Chiang Mai is a coffee meetup for coders exploring current AI technology, held on 24 October 2026 from 10:00–12:00 ICT at The Kannas Hotel. Explore the latest AI technology with fellow coders This informal Saturday meetup creates a regular space for developers to examine the latest AI technology of the week, discuss what is changing and experiment with it together. Rather than following a fixed lecture programme, the session centres on shared exploration: attendees can raise new developments, compare perspectives and play around with emerging technology in the company of other AI-minded builders. The meetup is part of a weekly series taking place every Saturday until 1 January 2027. That recurring format makes it suitable both for visitors who want to attend a single session and local developers looking for an ongoing community in Chiang Mai. What to expect The two-hour format combines coffee, technical conversation and practical experimentation. The stated focus is to: - Check out noteworthy AI technology from the preceding week - Discuss new developments with other coders - Experiment with the technology during the meetup - Learn through the knowledge and experience of fellow attendees There is also room to bring along and demonstrate something relevant. If you plan to use your computer for a demo or hands-on exploration, arrive with it fully charged: the venue does not provide charging facilities. Who is it for? Coders of all experience levels are welcome. You do not need to be an established AI engineer to take part; the organisers emphasise learning from one another. The meetup should particularly appeal to developers, technical makers and curious programmers who want a conversational, community-led way to keep up with fast-moving AI technology. Hosted by Marcus S. and nick f., the session is organised through the AI Engineers in Thailand group. Marcus is identified by Meetup as a Super Organizer. Location and timing The meetup runs from 10:00 to 12:00 ICT on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at The Kannas Hotel, 308 Lampang–Chiang Mai Superhighway, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300. Register for AI Engineers Weekly Chiang Mai

⌖ Riyadh · Rafd Complex Building 4, Floor 1

Hosted by Sabtiah

Sabtiah is a two-hour working session for people actively building with AI, held on Saturday 24 October 2026 from 2–4 PM AST in Riyadh. Rather than a conventional speaker-led meetup, this weekly circle combines open discussion with practical demos: - Hour 1, Discussion: Explore developments in AI, share what participants are learning and consider what those changes mean for local builders. - Hour 2, Demos: Present an AI tool, agent, workflow, prototype or experiment. Projects can be polished or half-built, and bringing a problem you are stuck on also counts. The session is designed for people who want to build, experiment and exchange ideas with others tackling similar challenges. Conversation takes place in Arabic, English or both, depending on who is in the room. Sabtiah (السبتية) takes its name from a local custom of naming gatherings after the day on which they meet: Sabt means Saturday. The circle has met weekly since July 2025 and is powered by Cycls. Venue: Rafd Complex, Building 4, Floor 1, Al Malqa, Riyadh. Register for Sabtiah on Meetup.

Sponsors: Cycls

⌖ New York

Hosted by IQT

IQT’s Quantum + AI 3.0 conference in New York City (October 25–27, 2026) brings together researchers, engineers, startup founders, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This three-day, multi-track event showcases how quantum technologies can accelerate AI innovations and how AI can drive practical use of quantum hardware, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact across multiple industries. What to expect: - 3 days of talks, panels, and case studies with 80+ speakers from academia and industry - A broad program covering the quantum stack and AI applications, plus dedicated coverage of post-quantum cryptography through the PQC+IQT track on Oct 26 - Daily mentoring sessions to help attendees advance research, product ideas, or business development - An enhanced networking experience designed to connect researchers, startup founders, corporate executives, investors, and policymakers - An informal greeting & Meet event on Oct 25: New York Harbor Dinner Cruise, offering a relaxed setting to connect with peers while taking in the city views - A focus on tangible use cases across pharma, supply chain, defense, cryptography, finance, and other industries - A look at how quantum-enabled AI can unlock new capabilities and how AI strategies influence quantum research and deployment Why this matters: - IQT’s flagship Q+AI conference is a leading global gathering for the AI + quantum community, expanding each year with more exhibitors, speakers, and networking opportunities - Attendees will gain insight into both AI up, down, and around the quantum stack and how quantum computing can enable AI breakthroughs - The event includes a post-quantum cryptography focus, highlighting security considerations as quantum capabilities grow Audience and format: - Target audience includes researchers, engineers, startup founders, corporate executives, investors, and policymakers - In-person conference with multiple tracks, plus dedicated mentoring and networking components - The program is designed to foster collaboration, partnerships, and practical knowledge transfer that attendees can apply in their own projects Key speakers and leadership: - Program coordinated by Bob Sutor and Brian Siegelwax, with a displayed roster including leaders such as Yonatan Cohen, Russ Fein, Isaiah Hull, Mike Jennings, Troy Jensen, and many others from academia, industry, and legal/venture backgrounds Logistics

⌖ Da Nang · Webe Coffee

Hosted by AI Fusion Labs Da Nang

Explore AI and deep learning projects with developers, data scientists and creatives at this informal weekly meetup in Da Nang. Hosted by Lya and AI Fusion Labs Da Nang, the session takes place at Webe Coffee on Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm ICT. The venue is at 14–16 Nguyễn Hữu Thông, An Hải, Sơn Trà, Da Nang; view it on Google Maps. The gathering is designed for AI enthusiasts, developers, data scientists, hobbyists and creatives at any experience level. It offers a relaxed setting to: - Discuss current AI and deep learning trends - Share LLM, art and design projects - Swap practical lessons and project stories - Present demos or volunteer a short, hands-on AI tools workshop Bring a laptop if you would like to show what you are building. There is no fixed agenda published on the event page: weekly talk, demo and community-led AI news details are shared through the Telegram group. The meetup is free, with a suggested donation of 100k. It runs every Sunday, with the listing stating that the series continues until 18 February 2027. Learn more about the organiser at AI Fusion Labs. Register for this event