Meetups and Events
We run regular meetups on the last thursday of every other month (you can find them listed on meetup.com/techexeter) and we also run other events from time to time!
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The meetups are normally informal gatherings which begin with three 10 minute talks, Q&As and then networking afterwards. This super-friendly group includes engineers, designers, software developers, data scientists and many more tech related professions from all walks of life.
The events are great opportunities for peer-learning and meeting other professionals in the field of tech. The informal environment and friendly audience make it a great place to try public speaking and practice presentation skills – we welcome speakers on many different subjects, whether it is their first or one-hundredth talk!
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One of our UK TechWeek 2025 events!
Details
Join us (for FREE!) at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street for a mix of interesting lightning talks and networking, plus FREE PIZZA 🍕🍕🍕 courtesy of CA TechTalent and OktaUK! (plus you can bring your own booze if you fancy 🥂)
Schedule
- 7.00pm: Doors open
- 7.30pm: Introduction and talks start
- 9.00pm: Doors close.
Speakers
- Gary Boorman
One of our UK TechWeek 2025 events!
Time: 7pm
Location: Exeter Phoenix
Dress code: Casual
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Mystery event! More details to be announced soon 😀
Join us (for FREE!) at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street for a mix of interesting lightning talks and networking, plus FREE PIZZA 🍕🍕🍕 courtesy of CA TechTalent and OktaUK! (plus you can bring your own booze if you fancy 🥂)
Schedule
- 7.00pm: Doors open
- 7.30pm: Introduction and talks start
- 9.00pm: Doors close.
Speakers:
- Tariq Rashid – Lean maths
- Will Guest – Trypillia VR Museum
- Richard Warburton – Correlation and Causality: Does eating chocolate make you smarter?
There is no bar at the venue so it’s BYOB. Light refreshments, pizza and snacks provided by CA TechTalent and Okta UK.
** If you’d like to talk at this or a future event, please get in touch with us!
https://www.meetup.com/techexeter/events/305113191
Talk Info
Lean maths
Lean is a proof assistant and has been growing in popularity, receiving interest from world-class mathematicians, and now also being taught at university undergraduate courses too.
VR Museum
This project, which recreates a neolithic settlement in what is now Ukraine, allows visitors to explore and interact with digital artefacts in their original context. This talk introduces the experience, mentions cultural preservation through the immersive medium and discusses some of the considerations and challenges faced in the project.
Correlation and Causality: Does eating chocolate make you smarter?
In a fast paced tech environment, understanding the difference between correlation and causation is essential, as decisions based on false assumptions can lead to costly mistakes. This talk investigates the dangers of conflating the two, highlights their importance to your work, and offers practical strategies for making smarter decisions.
THE STANDUP is our regular breakfast meetup, running the first thursday of every month.
Pastries, tea + coffee, and conversations to start your day the right way!
Come say hello! Pop in on your way to work and keep up to date with your peers and find out the latest developments from the TechExeter community.
Refreshments sponsored by CA Tech Talent. Venue sponsored by Exeter Innovation. Supported by Auth0 by Okta.
https://www.meetup.com/techexeter/events/302866347
Join us (for FREE!) at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street for a mix of interesting lightning talks and networking, plus FREE PIZZA 🍕🍕🍕 courtesy of CA TechTalent and OktaUK! (plus you can bring your own booze if you fancy 🥂)
- Olivier Martinez – Patents for start-ups/SMEs
- Sam P – How we stopped a £22m international cyber fraud
Come join us for free food and drink up at the Creative Quadrant @ University of Exeter – we’ll be there with a selection of games and our epic pub quiz!
No speakers this month, just an opportunity to chat with your peers, meet new people and try out our fun games!
We’ve got tasty greek food coming from Souvlaki and Gyros Exeter, generously sponsored by CA Tech Talent. We’ll also have a selection of soft drinks and beers sponsored by Okta, but feel free to BYOB!
Reserve your spot here! https://www.meetup.com/techexeter/events/301992328
Join us (for FREE!) at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street for a mix of interesting lightning talks and networking, plus FREE PIZZA 🍕🍕🍕 courtesy of CA TechTalent and OktaUK! (plus you can bring your own booze if you fancy 🥂)
(more…)Join us (for FREE!) at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street for a mix of interesting lightning talks and networking, plus FREE PIZZA 🍕🍕🍕 courtesy of CA TechTalent! (plus you can bring your own booze if you fancy 🥂)
Emma Mallett
“Fostering Inclusive Belonging Through Community” at our upcoming meetup event. As the driving force behind WiTCH in Exeter, Emma is passionate about creating magic in technology and STEM by breaking down bias and barriers. Join us to share your ideas, explore opportunities, and get involved in this empowering initiative!
Elle Neal
“How to Harness AI in Your Business.” Discover generative AI use case patterns, real-world applications, and practical tips for implementation. Elle will showcase Neuromermaid.ai, an AI-powered application revolutionising accessibility and inclusion for neurodivergent individuals. Don’t miss out on learning about the transformative potential of AI in fostering understanding and inclusivity.
Sign up here : https://www.meetup.com/techexeter/events/299311722/
Schedule
- 7.00pm: Doors open
- 7.30pm: Introduction and talks start
- Speakers: Emma Mallett and Elle Neal
- 9.00pm: Doors close.
There is no bar at the venue so it’s BYOB. Light refreshments, pizza and snacks provided by CA TechTalent.
** If you’d like to talk at this or a future event, please get in touch with us!
Speakers
Emma Mallett
Emma passionate about empowering young adults through mentorship, empowering women in business and empowering neurodiversity in the workplace. She cares about creating a sustainable, greener world. Is determined to be the change she wishes to see in the world and help drive subjects like these within the business network of her childhood home of Exeter.
Elle Neal
Elle Neal is a dedicated Generative AI Application Developer and Data Scientist, recognized as an AI4C Associate and celebrated among the 100 Women in Tech. As an advocate for ADHD awareness, Elle champions the importance of neurodiversity in technology. With a heartfelt commitment to AI and data science, she seamlessly blends technical skill with a genuine desire to make technology accessible and inclusive.
A joint crossover event between TechExeter and Bristol Games Hub, we’re at the University of Exeter’s “Creative Quadrant” building for an evening all about gaming 🎮
We’ll be facilitated by Fiona Rourke who will be adding some playfulness throughout the evening, and we have 3 great lightning talks from:
- Dr Tomas Rawlings (Studio Director at Auroch Digital) – How to start a games studio
- Dr Rob Sherman (Digital Liberal Arts & Digital Cultures, University of Exeter) – Fortnite “WONDERS: Pyramids of Giza”
- Fraser McCormick (Principle Programmer at Auroch Digital) – How to Survive a Console Port using Unity
There’ll be free refreshments and pizza (kindly supplied by TechExeter sponsor CA TechTalent and Bristol Game Hub’s sponsor Auroch Digital).
>> BOOK YOUR SPACE >> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techexeter-x-bristol-games-hub-tickets-791989320377?aff=website
