As AI continues to shape our landscape, join fellow Data Leaders in Manchester, as we host a breakfast roundtable, in partnership with Classic Football Shirts, discussing how to leverage AI for competitive advantage while maintaining ethical and compliant practices.

Connect with fellow Data Leaders over a breakfast of pastries and tea/coffee before our roundtable chaired by Paul Heath.

This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the opportunities, as well as the challenges, of incorporating AI into your Data Strategy, sharing valuable insights, and discussing potential solutions.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday 17th September
• Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
• Location: Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
• Register: Complete the registration form at the bottom of this page

Our Chair

The discussion will be chaired by Data Leader, Paul Heath. Passionate about unlocking business potential with data and insights, Paul has over 20 years experience in Data and Analytics.
Over the last 9 years, as Director of Data Engineering at Kitbag (now Fanatics), Paul’s Data strategy helped the business grow from an SME to a global player operating in Petabytes of Data.

Now at Classic Football Shirts, Paul is now looking to drive similar growth through effective data strategy.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, robotics has emerged as a driving force, reshaping industries across the globe.

At this event, we will explore the multitude of robotics use-cases, exploring how robotics are optimised across food & drink manufacturing, healthcare, and rehabilitation with talks from three leading robotics companies.

Plus there will be the opportunity to socialise and network with professionals, academics and robotic enthusiasts across Edinburgh over drinks and food.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday 21st November
• Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Location: The Cambridge Bar, 20 Young St, Edinburgh EH2 4JB
• Register: Complete the registration form here to secure your spot

The Talks

Touchlab’s Vladimir Ivan discusses robotic dexterity and the ground-breaking work of Touchlab to create robots that can feel the world around them.

Leap.AI’s Ben Bamford and Ben Stuart dive into the food & drink industry, sharing how robotics that harness the power of artificial intelligence can enhance the efficiency of your food production operations.

Timothy Chamberlain, Head of Software (UK) for Launchpad, will share more about Launchpad’s AI approach to optimising the programming and control of assembly robots, for efficient manufacturing.

Timothy is currently building a team to further the next generation of www.launchpad.build Software and Digitool, an AI programmed Automation Assembly Robot.  At Launchpad, they focus on taking product assembly from CAD to automation, reducing the price and time to market for customers, no matter what they may be manufacturing.    

In collaboration with .NET Edinburgh, we welcome three speakers for an evening of lightning talks.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday 14th August
• Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Location: Zonal, Tanfield, 1 Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5DA
• Register: RSVP on Meetup.com to confirm your spot

The Talks

Andy Lamb – Memory management in .net
James Wiseman – C# Lambdas and Expression Trees
Stewart Pavitt – One click solutions with cloud and the cost implications

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We are delighted to be supporting Azure Berkshire User Group with their latest Meetup on Tuesday 10th December, as they celebrate 1 year of the group.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday 10th December
• Time: 6:o0 PM to 8:00 PM
• Location: Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG
• Register: RSVP on Meetup.com to confirm your spot

Join us on Wednesday, July 31st at the Ireland’s Four Courts, Arlington VA.

These meetups are a perfect opportunity for data and AI professionals in the DC area to engage in thoughtful discussions, share insights, and network in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, July 31st
• Time: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
• Venue: Ireland’s Four Courts, Arlington VA.
• Theme: Data, AI, and Networking
• Register: Complete the registration form at the bottom of this page to secure your spot

We are excited to be growing this community in DC, making each meetup a chance for professionals, students, and anyone enthusiastic about data and AI to connect and learn.

Your hosts, Christian and Joe will be eagerly waiting to welcome you by the bar!

We are excited to be building a space for collaboration, learning, and networking for Data & AI professionals in DC. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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In collaboration with .NET South West, we welcome one of the best speakers in the international circuit with an absolutely brilliant talk on GitHub.

April Yoho, Senior Developer Advocate & DevOps Practice Lead at GitHub, will be sharing an update on what the team at Github have been working on.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday 25th July
• Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Location: iO Associates, St. Bartholomew’s House, Lewins Mead, BS1 2NH
• Register: RSVP on Meetup.com to confirm your spot

The Talk

GitHub Copilot can streamline your coding workflow in various ways. While you’ve likely experimented with Copilot in your IDEs, this talk goes beyond the basics. We’ll delve into using Copilot for writing test plans, creating documentation, and boosting productivity. Join us as we unlock new possibilities with April Yoho.

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Join us on Tuesday, July 16th at Con Murphy’s Irish Pub, Philadelphia for our latest Data & AI Happy Hour.

These meetups are a perfect opportunity for data and AI professionals in the Philadelphia area to engage in thoughtful discussions, share insights, and network in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 16th
• Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
• Venue: Con Murphy’s Irish Pub, Philadelphia
• Theme: Data, AI, and Networking

We aim to continue to grow this community in Philadelphia, making each meetup a chance for professionals, students, and anyone enthusiastic about data and AI to connect and learn.

Just remember drinks are on your tab.

Your hosts, Christie, Ed, and Joe, will be eagerly waiting to welcome you by the bar!

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In the intricate landscape of web development, security remains paramount. As professionals who architect, build, and maintain web applications, there is a delicate balance between user experience and safeguarding sensitive data.

In this talk, Rajesh Muthusamy (Engineering Manager at Cognizant) discusses the importance of security in web applications and how OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) are best practices for enhancing authentication and authorisation.

His talk explores:

• Understanding Token Types and Their Purposes: Find out more on the different types of tokens that OAuth 2.0 and OIDC utilise from access that tokens grant access to specific resources, to refresh tokens that allow for the obtaining of new access tokens without re-authentication.
• Client Registration and Configuration: Learn how to properly register your application with an authorisation server and configure client id, redirect URIs, scopes, states, and verification mechanisms, ensuring are secure and effective authentication and authorisation.
• Implementing Scopes for Fine-Grained Access Control: Scopes are an important aspect of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC, dictating the level of access and permissions for users. Explore how to carefully design and implement scopes to define and restrict access to specific resources, ensuring security and appropriate permissions are maintained.
• The Significance of Secure Token Storage: Storing refresh tokens securely is critical to maintaining the security of a web application. Mishandling tokens can lead to security vulnerabilities. Rajesh shares more on best practices in secure token storage.
• Utilising Identity Providers for SSO and Enhanced Security: Rajesh demonstrates how leveraging identity providers like Google allows for single sign-on (SSO) and reduces the need for repeated password entry. These providers help in simplifying the authentication process and enhance security by using established authentication systems.

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AI is no longer just a buzzword; it’s the bedrock of our digital progress. AI is the catalyst for efficiency, personalization, and innovation. From predictive analytics shaping business strategies to natural language processing enhancing customer experiences, AI is rewriting the rules of engagement.

Join Chris Hudson, a seasoned consultant with deep application development, security, and AI strategy expertise, as he shares his unique insights and navigates the complexities of responsible AI development.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, July 18th
• Time: 5:30 PM to 8 PM
• Location: 615 Channelside Dr, Suite 207, Tampa, Florida, 33602
• Register: Complete the registration form at the bottom of this page to secure your spot

The Talk

Discover the pressing importance of how AI can drive growth while respecting data privacy and ethical standards, ensuring your business stays ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

Our Speaker

Chris Hudson is a principal consultant in Emerging Tech. He has almost 25 years of experience in app development, cloud, and agile transformation. He has worked in finance at American Express and HSBC, as well as other heavily regulated healthcare organizations.

He specializes in researching and shaping AI strategies for large enterprises, ensuring the responsible integration of AI while safeguarding sensitive information such as PII, PCI, and healthcare data.

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