
05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
Unlock the full potential of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) in this comprehensive, free 1-hour session designed specifically for developers. Whether you’re new to GA4 or looking to deepen your understanding, this event is perfect for you!
This is our latest event in series of training courses designed to fuel your career growth, brought to you by Fresh Egg in partnership with iO Associates.
In this one-hour session, we’ll cover:
Intro to GA4
GA4 API
GA4 – BigQuery
Spaces are limited, so make sure to register today to secure your spot!
02/04/2025 11:00 am
Location: Zoom
05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
Join us for South West Founders!
We are excited to be partnering with techSPARK for South West Founders – a monthly meet-up for people based in the South West who have been, are, or want to be tech start-up founders. The group aims to connect local entrepreneurs with co-founders and other like-minded people as well as tech investors to create an informal support network.
We’re talking about brand – your personal brand as a founder, and the brand of your organisation – are they connected, how do you define what you stand for, then prove it?
Brand – is all about how you make someone feel? It’s not your logo, your product or your website.
It’s the foundation of your organisation, and yet too often skipped over as you drive to get audience traction, investment or build your team
There’s a lot to unpack, and to help lead the conversation we’ll be joined by Emma Milington is CEO and co-owner of Modular.
Modular is an independent design and development company, based in Bristol. Modular combines strategic thinking and innovative technology with hearts and minds design, to create engaging brands, sustainable websites, apps and animations for diverse global audiences.
At Modular, Emma is passionate about bridging the gap between humans and technology. She loudly bangs the drum for customer centred, human first brands and products that build kinetic digital relationships and brand loyalty.
05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
Agentic AI introduces intelligent, goal-oriented systems capable of dynamic collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving—unlocking unparalleled efficiency and agility in highly secure, mission-critical environments.
From enhancing operational resilience to enabling real-time adaptability, Agentic AI empowers Defence and National Security organisations to navigate complex challenges with precision and speed.
Join us for this online Meetup, as Futuria and Whitespace share their experiences, challenges, and successes with the integration of Agentic AI.
‘Agentic AI in Highly Secure, High Assurance Organisations’ (Rob Price, Futuria)
Futuria was set up 18 months ago by a group of founders with a background in Defence and National Security. We have developed an Agentic AI architecture pattern that is designed for highly secure, high assurance organisations such as those and the wider Critical National Infrastructure. We are one of the few organisations in the world with live operational examples of multi-AI Agent teams working in dynamic, goal oriented manner. This is a brief introduction to a new way of augmented, accelerated working.
‘The Power of Human-in-the-Loop AI Agents’ (Paul Jenkinson, White.Space)
Paul will talk about the power of human-in-the-loop AI Agents and how AI Agents need to be given Contextual Intelligence to really unlock their power.
Rob Price, Co-Founder at Futuria
Rob is co-founder of Futuria, an Agentic AI platform that enables massive acceleration of core activities at the heart of the operating model of secure and highly regulated organisations. He is also host of the Futurise podcast, talking to CEOs of AI companies.
Previously Rob has fulfilled senior roles in global organisations ranging from COO, CDO, Managing Partner and Executive Director. He is one of the founders of the Corporate Digital Responsibility movement, hosting the CDR Manifesto on his website, supporting the EU funded CDR-Europe programme, co-author of the recent IEEE CDR paper and co-author of a highly cited 2021 academic paper ‘Towards an Equitable Digital Society’.
Paul Jenkinson, CEO and Co-Founder at White.Space
Paul is the Co-founder of Whitespace, a fast-growing UK technology company at the forefront of AI innovation. Whitespace empowers large regulated organisations to harness the power of AI safely through its cutting-edge Collective AI platform. The company operates across multiple sectors, including Defence & National Security, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Government.
With a career dedicated to scaling technology companies, Paul has played a pivotal role as an executive, adviser, investor, and founder. Over the years, he has advised more than 200 tech companies on growth strategies, including spin-outs, M&A, and IPOs. As CEO or CFO, they have led two publicly listed tech companies and seven VC-backed start-ups.
05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, the importance of diversity in building high-performing teams cannot be overstated. Diverse teams bring together a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and skills, building innovation and creativity. When team members come from varied backgrounds, they challenge each other’s assumptions and approach problems from different angles, leading to more robust and effective solutions.
Connect with fellow Tech Leaders over a breakfast of pastries and tea/coffee before our roundtable chaired by Arron Edwards on this very topic: ‘Building high performing teams: Why Diversity Matters’.
Arron has worked with teams across multiple continents and built teams without ever landing a foot in the country of those teams. His desire to grow high-performance teams has seen him recruit, support, and manage a diverse range of people, from non-traditional industries, nationalities and backgrounds.
Moving to Scotland from New Zealand in 2022 with his family, he has a love for golf, gin and whisky
29/01/2025 7:30 am
Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by:
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
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05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
In today’s challenging and uncertain financial climate, many companies are tightening their budgets, often at the expense of data investment. However, with the growing importance of AI, data remains crucial for companies aiming to stay ahead of the curve.
Join us for a roundtable discussion led by Phil Simpson from Transport for Greater Manchester. This session will dive into strategies for data leaders to effectively advocate for essential data investments within their organisations. Learn from fellow data leaders about their approaches to these critical conversations and gain insights into current trends in data investment.
The discussion will be chaired by Phil Simpson – a dynamic IT and Digital leader known for his expertise in building and managing award-winning agile teams.
Currently Head of Software Engineering at Transport for Greater Manchester, Phil has a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget by maximizing value from systems, data, processes, and reporting.
Sign up now to secure your spot.
05/02/2025 7:30 am
Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by:
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
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05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
As AI continues to shape our landscape, join fellow JavaScript Leaders in Manchester, as we host a breakfast roundtable discussing strategies for scaling teams in an AI world.
Connect with fellow JS Leaders over a breakfast of pastries and tea/coffee before our roundtable chaired by Csaba Nagyidai.
As AI continues to revolutionise the tech landscape, understanding how to effectively scale your team becomes crucial. Discuss with peers the strategies and best practices to navigate the challenges and opportunities of leading JavaScript teams in an AI-driven world.
The discussion will be chaired by experienced Engineering Manager, Csaba Nagyidai. With a strong track record of scaling and leading high-performing engineering teams in the e-commerce sector, Csaba is experienced in scaling teams, having successfully led groups ranging from small multidisciplinary teams to managing 32 developers across several independent multifunctional units.
Csaba is passionate about people development by fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and mentorship. Csaba also holds a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics and brings over a decade of experience in empowering teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that support business growth.
Secure your free spot by completing our registration form.
06/02/2025 8:00 am
Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by:
Software Development Manager, Pretty Little Thing
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05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
Connect with fellow South West tech leaders on Thursday 13th February from 16:00 at the Tech Leadership Collective of the South West, organised by iO Associates.
Connect with tech leaders from the South West region and gain valuable insights from Rich McCloskey, Managing Director at True Digital, as he shares his journey and key lessons on what it takes to lead effectively in a modern organisation.
Chatham House Rules will be in place for this event.
Lessons in Leadership – what I learnt about how to lead in a modern organisation…
We talk about ‘Leadership’ all the time, rarely a day goes by we don’t see a blog post, a video, a podcast – it’s so frequent it’s almost become wallpaper.
So what do we really mean when we talk about leadership? What’s the difference between leading and managing, what does good leadership look like… what does bad leadership look like?
Taking on the role of Managing Director was something that I spent my whole career building towards – I had some 16 years or more to prepare. Even so, the reality was very different to my expectations, and I learnt more than I could imagine about leadership… and, of course, I’m still learning every day.
During this presentation I’ll discuss the biggest learnings, how to navigate leadership challenges, and leave you with my key takeaways that I hope will help you in your own leadership journey.
Exclusively open to South West-based tech leaders, we only have limited spaces available, so sign up today to secure yours.
We do our best to make our events accessible. Please let us know if you have any special requirements by emailing hello@iomeetups.com.
01/01/2024 4:16 pm
Location: iO Associates, St. Bartholomew's House, Lewins Mead, BS1 2NH
Presented by:
Managing Director, True
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05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
In a new partnership with Fresh Egg, iO Associates are excited to introduce the first event in a series of training courses designed to fuel your career growth. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills or enhance existing ones, our online workshops are tailored to meet your needs.
In this one-hour session, you’ll learn:
Lee Davies: With a degree in Cybernetics and a Master’s in Computer Science, Lee has been working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques for decades. Lee is now pleased to apply his experience to the new generation of AI technologies as Fresh Egg’s AI Engineering Director.
Ash Hitchcock: Ash is a Full Stack Developer and Head of Development at Fresh Egg. With expertise across every layer of the website development process, Ash has a deep passion for the composable web, open source, and modern development practices. His technical skillset includes HTML, CSS, and TypeScript, alongside frameworks and tools like Astro, Gatsby, React, and Node.js.
Matt Smith: In his role as Front End Development Director, Matt leads development efforts on projects, developing performant, accessible websites through creating effective design systems. As part of his role, Matt specialises in creating detailed specifications and strategic plans for web development projects, utilising AI to streamline and enhance this process efficiently.
Spaces are limited, so make sure to register today to secure your spot!
05/02/2025 11:00 am
Location: Zoom
05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
Connect with fellow tech professionals on Thursday 13th February from 18:00 for our special Women in Tech Meetup at Aquis Exchange.
An opportunity to network with fellow tech professionals in London before a thought-provoking talk from Dojo’s Sarah Persov.
Sarah Persov is a Software Engineer at Dojo and an advocate for women in tech. Known for her authentic, no-nonsense approach, she draws from her background in software development and team management to offer genuine expertise and actionable advice.
In 2022, Sarah deepened her commitment to the Women in Tech initiative, addressing the hidden challenges women face in the industry. Through data analysis, intimate discussions with industry leaders, conference speeches, and podcasts, she works to create a tech community that values diversity.
Sarah is on a mission to reshape the tech industry by challenging biases and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is both recognised and celebrated and where women thrive.
Find out more about Sarah at sarahpersov.com and explore her portfolio here: https://sarahpersov.com/portfolio.
In this enlightening talk, Sarah offers valuable insights drawn from her role as a technical lead and people manager, shedding light on her journey in the tech industry and her efforts to empower the next generation of engineers.
The talk will cover:
13/02/2025 6:00 pm
Location: Aquis Exchange, Floor 2, 63 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4UA
Presented by:
Engineering Team Lead, Dojo
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05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
Connect with fellow South West tech leaders on Thursday 13th February from 16:00 at the Tech Leadership Collective of the South West, organised by iO Associates.
Connect with tech leaders from the South West region and gain valuable insights from two thought-provoking talks:
The event will be held under Chatham House Rule, creating a trusted environment that encourages open discussion.
Lessons in Leadership – what I learnt about how to lead in a modern organisation (Rich McCloskey)
We talk about ‘Leadership’ all the time, rarely a day goes by we don’t see a blog post, a video, a podcast – it’s so frequent it’s almost become wallpaper.
So what do we really mean when we talk about leadership? What’s the difference between leading and managing, what does good leadership look like… what does bad leadership look like?
Taking on the role of Managing Director was something that I spent my whole career building towards – I had some 16 years or more to prepare. Even so, the reality was very different to my expectations, and I learnt more than I could imagine about leadership… and, of course, I’m still learning every day.
During this presentation I’ll discuss the biggest learnings, how to navigate leadership challenges, and leave you with my key takeaways that I hope will help you in your own leadership journey.
ADHD and Neurodiversity in the Workplace (Nicole Hardiman)
Discover the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, and learn how to create an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and productivity.
We’ll delve into the concept of neurodiversity, explore the benefits of a diverse workforce, and provide practical strategies for managing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Gain valuable insights and actionable advice for managers to support neurodivergent employees and help them thrive.
This talk will equip you with the knowledge and tools to embrace neurodiversity and unlock the full potential of your team. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your workplace more inclusive and dynamic!
Exclusively open to South West-based tech leaders, we only have limited spaces available, so sign up today to secure yours.
We do our best to make our events accessible. Please let us know if you have any special requirements by emailing hello@iomeetups.com.
13/02/2025 4:00 pm
Location: iO Associates, St. Bartholomew's House, Lewins Mead, BS1 2NH
Presented by:
Managing Director, True
Connect with Rich
Presented by:
Director of Engineering, Flagstone
Connect with Nicole
05/02/2025 6:00 pm
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Location: Runway East, 1 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AA
29/01/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Presented by: Arron Edwards
Chief Technology Officer , Enigmatic Smile
05/02/2025 7:30 am
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Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Presented by: Phil Simpson
Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester