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We're a flock of tech-design-people-centred-coffee loving early birds who get together once a month to hear a great speaker share their wisdom and chat all things tech over breakfast in central NottinghamπŸ₯πŸ₯“πŸ³β˜• This is a free event for anyone interested!

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Swarm Programming: When your Dev Team becomes software, Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:30 AM | Meetup ## AI is no longer just assisting developers. It is beginning to **embody entire development roles** with agents writing code, reviewing pull requests, running tests, upda

Notts Techfast is back next Wednesday morning β˜•οΈ

Swarm Programming: When Your Dev Team becomes software

AI agents are starting to act as coders, reviewers, and testers. But how do we keep control?

Join us at 07:30am. RSVP on Meetup for hybrid link nearer time.

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

04.03.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What should Tech Meetups look like in 2026?, Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 7:30 AM | Meetup ## **Notts Techfast 2026: a relaxed kick-off to pick your brains** Let’s start 2026 the easy way: **breakfast and a friendly chat** with local tech folks. This month isn’

Notts Techfast is back & we're starting 2026 the easy way β˜•οΈπŸ₯
Relaxed kick-off at CGI Nottingham with the usual breakfast & catch-ups.

No formal talk: come help shape the 2026 agenda. Bring yourself & maybe some topics or who you want to hear speak.
RSVP: www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

13.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Login to Meetup | Meetup Not a Meetup member yet? Log in and find groups that host online or in person events and meet people in your local community who share your interests.

What do you want Notts Techfast to be next year?

Rather than guessing, we’ve started a short community poll in the Discussions section (www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...)

Wishing you a healthy & relaxing end to the year & look forward to connecting with you throughout 2026! πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸ»

24.12.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Login to Meetup | Meetup Not a Meetup member yet? Log in and find groups that host online or in person events and meet people in your local community who share your interests.

What do you want Notts Techfast to be next year?

Rather than guessing, we’ve started a short community poll in the Discussions section (www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...)

Wishing you a healthy & relaxing end to the year & look forward to connecting with you throughout 2026! πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸ»

24.12.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Techfast November: Turn Emerging Tech Into New Experiences, Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup | Notts Techfast It's tomorrow! Remember our November event with Jed Ryan kicks off at 7:30am in the CGI Nottingham offices in the heart of the city. Come along and learn all about turning emerging tech into new exp...

It's tomorrow!

Techfast November starts at 7:30am in the CGI Nottingham offices in the heart of the city. Come along, grab some coffee and breakfast to kick-start your day, and learn all about turning emerging tech into new experiences with our speaker, Jed Ryan!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

18.11.2025 13:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Techfast November: Turn Emerging Tech Into New Experiences, Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup **Techfast is back for November** Join us on Wednesday 19th November with an early morning '*before work'* shot of talk and chat. This month, **Jed Ryan** brings us his ta

Don't forget - we're back a week today for November's edition of Techfast! Come along to Nottingham's early morning meetup and learn about turning emerging tech into new experiences with Jed Ryan, and grab some breakfast to kick-start your day while you're at it :)

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

12.11.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Techfast November: Turn Emerging Tech Into New Experiences, Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup **Techfast is back for November** Join us on Wednesday 19th November with an early morning '*before work'* shot of talk and chat. This month, **Jed Ryan** brings us his ta

We're back for November!

On Wednesday 19th at 7:30am, Jed Ryan will be presenting "Turn Emerging Tech Into New Experiences".

As always, breakfast is provided, so come and join us in the heart of Nottingham city centre for chat, tech & coffee :)

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

07.11.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't forget to join us on Wednesday morning for some wisdom from @rizwanakhan.com, some chat, networking and free breakfast! Come kickstart your day with us :)

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

20.10.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ripples From Pebbles, Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup **Techfast October is here** Again a week later than our usual 3rd Wednesday, we are back on Wednesday 22nd October with an early morning '*before work'* shot of talk and

1 week today, Techfast returns with a talk from @rizwanakhan.com, who comes to talk about The Ripples From Pebbles

Join us at 7:30am for a before-work talk, chat and breakfast event right in the heart of Nottingham at the CGI offices.

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

15.10.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

This is tomorrow morning! Hope to see you all there, bright eyed and bushy tailed :) 7:30am in the CGI Nottingham offices

23.09.2025 15:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Remember - we are back this week on Wednesday! Please come along and join us for breakfast, and hear Oli tell us all about gRPC And The Holy Grail

22.09.2025 14:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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gRPC And The Holy Grail, Wed, Sep 24, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup **We're Back!** A week later than our usual 3rd Wednesday, we are returning after our summer break on Wednesday 24th September with an early morning '*before work'* shot o

We're back!

Join us a week later than usual, on Wednesday 24th September, for gRPC And The Holy Grail!

Techfast is an early morning meetup hosted at the CGI offices in Nottingham. Come and talk to others, learn about gRPC and start your day with some breakfast!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

17.09.2025 08:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Like last year & similar to other meetups, during the quiet summer we are taking August off, but we'll be back with more great tech talks for you in September :) Have a great break!

05.08.2025 08:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nottingham Tech For Good Festival The Nottingham 'Tech for Good' Festival is a dynamic 4-day event celebrating the positive impact of technology to tackle global challenges, environmental stewardship, and digital inclusivity.

The Nottingham Tech For Good festival starts tomorrow, a series of talks, workshops and other events with an optimistic outlook for our tech community and industry.

Please have a look at the events and grab your tickets soon - they're going fast!

nt4g.org

12.05.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Debuting a new talk next week! I'm very excited :)

08.05.2025 09:36 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why you need to start giving a damn about accessibility, Wed, May 14, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Join us for an extra special May edition of Notts TechFast as we are collaborating with the Nottingham Tech for Good Festival! As part of their packed agenda, we will be h

Remember: On Wed next week we'll be welcoming @loftio.co.uk to Techfast to talk about accessibility as part of the Nottingham Tech For Good festival.

Come along to the @bjss.com offices on King St at 7:30am to get some free breakfast and hear what Lex has to say!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

08.05.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Why you need to start giving a damn about accessibility, Wed, May 14, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Join us for an extra special May edition of Notts TechFast as we are collaborating with the Nottingham Tech for Good Festival! As part of their packed agenda, we will be h

On 14th May, as part of the Nottingham Tech For Good festival (nt4g.org), we've got @loftio.co.uk at Techfast to talk about "Why You Need To Start Giving A Damn About Accessibility"

Be at the @bjss.com Nottingham office at 7:30 to grab breakfast and hear from Lex!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

29.04.2025 14:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Link for today's meetup: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

19.03.2025 07:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Putting the Engineering in Data Engineering: Databricks Asset Bundles, Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Kickstart your day on the 19th March with an early morning '*before work'* shot of technology-focussed talk and chat where we will be hosting **Gavin Campbell** on "Putting

TOMORROW @ Notts Techfast! πŸŽ€πŸ‘‰ "Putting the Engineering in Data Engineering: Continuous Delivery Featuring Databricks Asset Bundles" with Gavin Campbell

πŸ—“ Wed March 19th, 7:30 AM
πŸ“ 4th Floor, Fothergill House, King Street, Nottingham

Join us, breakfast provided!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

18.03.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hitchhiker's Guide To Concurrency, Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup It's already February, and we are welcoming back **Oliver Hathaway** for this month's **Notts Techfast**, your '*before work'* shot of technology-focussed talk and chat. T

February's Techfast is here! Join us on Wednesday for the Hitchhiker's Guide To Concurrency where Oliver Hathaway will talk to us about concurrent programming in Golang. 7:30am in the @bjss.com Nottingham offices on King St!

Sign up at the meetup event linked

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

13.02.2025 11:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our February talk is on Wednesday 19th, a week tomorrow! Details coming very shortly...

11.02.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analogue Evolution, Digital Revolution: Tipping Points in Technology, Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Kickstarting a brand-new year with the original 'Rockstar Developer' 🀟🏼, **Dylan Beattie**. It's time for the first **Notts Techfast** of the year, for your '*before work

Tomorrow, Wednesday 15th January, I’m @notts.techfa.st talking about tipping points in technology, and how tech history can help us make sense of what’s happening with β€œAI”. We’re @bjss.com in King Street, kicking off at 07:30. (Yes, in the morning!)

Come along! meetu.ps/e/NLYFH/1kKd...

14.01.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

We can't wait to hear what @dylanbeatt.ie has to say!

14.01.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't forget - our first meetup of 2025 with speaker @dylanbeatt.ie is 1 week today! Join us for his talk "Analogue Evolution, Digital Revolution: Tipping Points In Technology" at 7:30am at the BJSS offices in central Nottingham. Breakfast provided!

08.01.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Analogue Evolution, Digital Revolution: Tipping Points in Technology, Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Kickstarting a brand-new year with the original 'Rockstar Developer' 🀟🏼, **Dylan Beattie**. It's time for the first **Notts Techfast** of the year, for your '*before work

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

03.01.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Analogue Evolution, Digital Revolution: Tipping Points in Technology, Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Kickstarting a brand-new year with the original 'Rockstar Developer' 🀟🏼, **Dylan Beattie**. It's time for the first **Notts Techfast** of the year, for your '*before work

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

03.01.2025 11:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year, everyone! πŸŽ‰

Join us for our first event of 2025 featuring an incredible speaker - @dylanbeatt.ie with his talk on "Analogue Evolution, Digital Revolution: Tipping Points in Technology"

πŸ“… Wednesday, January 15
πŸ•’ 7:30 AM
πŸ“ BJSSLtd Nottingham

sign up below πŸ‘‡

03.01.2025 11:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Notts Techfast -  How To Kickstart An Awesome 2025 And Escape Living In 'Default' Mode
Notts Techfast - How To Kickstart An Awesome 2025 And Escape Living In 'Default' Mode YouTube video by NottsTechfast

Thank you to all who came this morning - the recording is now up on Youtube for those who want to catch up later or re-watch.

Join us in the new year on Wed Jan 15th at 7:30am where we will be having @dylanbeatt.ie speak to us! More details soon...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSCj...

18.12.2024 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Kickstart An Awesome 2025 And Escape Living In 'Default' Mode, Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 7:30 AM | Meetup December is here with a jingle of bells and a dash of snow, and it's time for the last **Notts Techfast** of the year, for your '*before work'* shot of technology-focussed

Don't forget! Our last event of the year is tomorrow morning at the @bjss.com Nottingham offices in the centre of the city at 7:30am.

Come along and learn from Paul Bailey about How To Kickstart An Awesome 2025 And Escape Living In 'Default' Mode

Breakfast provided!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

17.12.2024 10:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Kickstart An Awesome 2025 And Escape Living In 'Default' Mode, Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 7:30 AM | Meetup December is here with a jingle of bells and a dash of snow, and it's time for the last **Notts Techfast** of the year, for your '*before work'* shot of technology-focussed

The last Techfast of the year comes to you on December 18th - Join us at 7:30am in the BJSS Nottingham offices to learn all about how to make 2025 your best year yet!

www.meetup.com/notts-techfa...

28.11.2024 16:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0