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!
“Really friendly group – lots of smart and engaging people.”
“… a good group with a fairly diverse mix of people and interests in the industry. It’s the perfect ground for expanding your knowledge from other professionals experiences …”
“Nice blend of tech/non-tech and some interesting conversations and debates. Very worthwhile”
“Good talks and event at @Exeter_Web last night! Look forward to seeing what comes of #TechExeter”
“The ladies are absolutely rocking @Exeter_Web, impressive talk from Rachel from @informatics_lab”
“Brilliant talks at @Exeter_Web this evening on machine learning and webgl”
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!
Get involved:
Give a 10 minute lightning talk, run a workshop or speak at our conference
Click to find out how
[ join us for the world’s biggest hackathon! 🚀 ]
Whether you’re a student, professional, technologist, engineer or artist, the NASA International Space Apps Challenge offers opportunities for anyone with an interest in space and science through our hackathon and global community. All ages, skill levels, and professional backgrounds are welcome. At NASA Space Apps, there’s always space for one more!
Here’s our 2024 video:
The weekend will be about meeting new people and solving interesting challenges together. Don’t let the ‘Apps’ part put you off, the best teams are often the most diverse teams in terms of age, skills and experience. We have seen great projects made entirely from cardboard!
> “SpaceApps brings amazing people together to find our way to solving some of the world’s biggest problems. We’ve seen people make video games, space suits, mars habitats, phone apps, movies and even a song! I can’t wait to see what this year’s participants will come up with!” – Kris Sum (Event lead)
The two days at the Met Office hosted event include free catering – a buffet lunch and dinner for the Saturday and a buffet breakfast and lunch for the Sunday. Snacks and drinks will also be provided throughout the day.
Free on-site childcare is also available for the entire weekend, on a drop-in basis so parents and carers are free to use it as much or as little as required.
Who can come?
We welcome everyone to this event, but as this is the Met Office HQ there are a few things to note:
- Under 18s must be accompanied the whole weekend by a responsible adult (up to 6 dependents – contact us for more e.g. school groups)
There is no age limit for team participants, but all young people (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent / guardian whilst on the Met Office premises. We have quiet areas available for parents who do not wish to participate in the challenges themselves.
- Everyone will be subject to pre-event security checks, carried out by the Met Office security team. This is why our registration closes 2 weeks prior to the event and we can not admit those who register later!
- Met Office staff and badge holders are welcome (you must still register using our signup form on the official website though!)
How to join
Fill in the form at https://forms.gle/EWXkBz5CgBuyhZws9 then head to https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/local-events/exeter/ to find out more info.
You can’t come if you don’t fill in the google form!
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.
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.
Sign up : https://www.meetup.com/techexeter/events/308526125
Join Tech South West at the South West of England Digital Conference 2025:
Powering Your Business Growth on Wednesday, 18th June at Exeter College Digital
and Data Centre.
This one-day event brings together over 100 business leaders, technology experts, and
innovators to explore practical digital solutions that drive tangible growth for SMEs across all
sectors.
Why you should attend:
● Connect with potential clients looking for digital expertise
● Showcase your solutions in our Innovation Exchange
● Network with fellow tech leaders and potential collaboration partners
● Gain insights into the digital challenges facing regional businesses
Featured workshops include:
● AI Masterclass by Rocketmakers
● AI for Marketing by Program Agency
● AI in Hiring by ISL Talent
● Digital Transformation by Ghyston
● How can you protect your business from Cyber Threats by Timewade
They’re proud to be working with industry leaders including Microsoft UK, Howden
Insurance, the SW Institute of Technology, South West Business Council and the Met Office
to deliver an exceptional day of knowledge-sharing and opportunity creation for the South
West tech community.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/techsouthwest/1619115
Sorry, we don’t have the staff coverage this month – we’ll be back later in the year!
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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.
10+ year retro special
Join us (for FREE!) at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street for a mix of interesting short talks and networking, plus FREE PIZZA 🍕🍕🍕 courtesy of CA TechTalent (plus you can bring your own booze if you fancy 🥂).
This month we’ve got some long time contributors digging up their talks from 10-11 years ago to see how things have changed!
Schedule
- 7.00pm: Doors open
- 7.30pm: Introduction and talks start
- 9.00pm: Doors close.
Speakers:
- Kris Sum – Putting the PRO in Programmer (2014)
- Jacob Tomlinson – Kubernetes (2015)
- Craig Buckler – Top tips for talking at TechExeter
Register your spot : https://www.meetup.com/techexeter/events/306992742
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.
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
- Joe Collins – All Code Sucks (Why Bad Code is Everywhere and What to Do About It)
- Robin Warren – Can I do this with AI?
One of our UK TechWeek 2025 events!
Time: 7.30pm – 10pm
Location: Kaleider Studios
Dress code: Casual
Join us for an evening of connection, recognition, and community spirit
with Exeter Phoenix, TechExeter, The Generator, and PRISM Exeter
>> Full details and tickets are at https://techexeter.uk/champions/
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.
