We are a community of data scientists, technologists and analyts that work with data. This is a new meetup that aims to discuss the tools, methods and technologies used by many startups and enterprises to analyse large scale data (big data), obtain predictive insight, and exploit business opportunities from data products. We'll have data scientists talking about topics like: big data analytics, distributed data analytics, Pig, Hive, data mining, machine learning, scalable data analytics, predict …

Find out the latest Lates news on Twitter, at http://www.twitter.com/sciencemuseum The Science Museum opens its doors for an adult only evening once a month, and we'd like you to come along! Lates provides the opportunity to explore the museum’s most popular exhibitions, including the interactive Launchpad gallery away from children. The museum is packed with over 50 interactive exhibits for you to get your hands on and each Lates has a varied programme of entertainment. Enjoy the unique e …

A warm welcome to Big Data / Data Science / Data Analytics Jobs! With Data growing at such an exponential rate, organisations are flocking to find solutions of how to manage their Critical Data. This has created a new breed of expertise that is in somewhat short supply. This group aims to bring together a community with a common interest in analysing, understanding and monetising Big Data, create opportunities for those who are able to do so and solve a few problems for Organisations’ who are no …

The theme of the club is to give to help others (including myself) solving problems and learning how to build computers and learning more about computer operating systems their is nothing like that for free in crawley so decided to begin by make my own meetup

We're a London study group on Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP). SICP is a classic programming text (even if you don't program in lisp) and the breadth and depth of the ideas in the book will certainly improve your craft. But don't take my word for it. Peter Norvig gave a review of it: ".... The book doesn't directly tell you how to design and write an object-oriented program using the subset of object-oriented principles that show up in the syntax of Java or C++. Rather, …

The Big Data Debate is a meetup group where like-minded professionals can get together and discuss relevant and timely topics in big data. We facilitate discussion by bringing you highly regarded speakers across a range of disciplines and allowing you the chance to become an interactive part of the discussion. Members of this group include a range of professionals working across all areas of big data in and around London. Meetups are held once a month at a central London location and include sp …

Welcome to Big Data London - Europe's biggest Big Data community. Big Data London brings together people working on Big Data projects. If you're using Hadoop, Apache Cassandra or any other NoSQL related technology, if you're involved with web apps, enterprise apps, data analytics, financial apps or storage at massive scale, or simply want to learn more about the space, then you'll find something interesting here. So come and join us.

Zappers is a peer sharing community designed for those who believe in learning from each other and sharing testing knowledge. Zappers are from all walks of life, some are professional software testers for large international corporations, whilst others are computer science students looking to see how their skills match up, anyone with an interest in software testing would be most welcome to join us. Zappers believe in raising the standard of software testing internationally so most Zappers come …

Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore and debate the latest ideas in science and technology.  Meetings have taken place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context. The Basingstoke Café Scientifique meets once a month on a Monday evening from 7.30pm. You are welcome to arrive at the meeting venue any time from 7.00pm onwards for drinks before the talk which lasts 30 …

Wanting to learn how to write apps for the Android platform and not finding a meetup group, I decided to form this group. My 25 years software development experience has taught me that a small team of focused people from diverse backgrounds with a common aim always make further progress than an individual. You should join us, if you have good PC and internet literacy, a passion for software development, little or no experience of Android, and a windows laptop. A computer science degree is not a …

Satellite Applications Catapult will be a base for space related hackathons at the newly refurbished HQ in Didcot. We will be hosting events lasting 2 days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming: This 48-hour hackathon is to build new web and mobile services revolving around satellite data. Solutions can range from predicting natural disasters, Climate change, anything you can think of to tantalize the judges, using a wealth of satellite data. Cat …

London’s Artificial Intelligence Futurists This is a group for anyone interested in, or even wants to shape, the future. In particular we are focusing on the development and the impact of Artificial (General) Intelligence (AGI), Human Level Human Level Machine Intelligence (HLMI), Machine Learning, Robotics, Personal Robots, Intelligent Agents, Semantic Networks, theories about Human Intelligence, etc. The acceleration of technology provides more and more possibilities to achieve HLMI. According …

The purpose of this group is to bring together people who have a passion for technology in education. Are you interested in programming, computer science, IT, or just integrating great technology into the classroom? Come and join us for monthly activities to learn from each other and develop new ideas! Feel free to suggest ideas for great events happening in London or around the UK.

A chance for Bedfordians interested in technology to get together (probably in a pub) and chat. Likely topics: gadgets, operating systems, gadgets, cameras, the internet, gadgets, space stuff, cool new science, maker projects, inventions, apps, data and gadgets.

The Open Computing Initiative (TOCI) will be an organisation which has been founded with the purpose of colaboratively producing technologies and software which will better serve Humanity and the Planet. Mission Statement The Purpose of The Open Computing Initiative is to Create a Platform which will Assist the Self Driven Evolution of Humanity and Integration with Nature Through Greater Vision and Understanding. Values Open – Owned by All, for the Greater Benefit of All Vision – To Enabl …

Welcome to our Hertfordshire based PASS Chapter. We are a community of people who work with Microsoft SQL Server. The Hertfordshire User Group for SQL Server (HUGSS) is dedicated to learn, share, and build knowledge sharing community for SQL Server and the ecosystem of technologies that touch it. Every two months, we will be holding free learning presentations on a range of topics, including Business Intelligence, SQL Server Architecture, Data Visualisation and Database Administration.

Learn how to code. Want to know what programming and computer science are all about? Then look no further! We will do a bit of everything: web design, data visualization, front- and backend development, and much more! So...if you are hoping to learn new skills, get creative, or just try something different, then sign up now and get involved!

RE.WORK combines entrepreneurship, technology and science to solve some of the world's greatest challenges using emerging technology. We showcase the opportunities of exponentially accelerating technologies and their impact on business and society. Emerging technology is providing an unprecedented era of opportunity for entrepreneurs and scientists to progress business and solve global challenges. Do you know how to leverage new technologies such as the internet of things, sensors, 3D printing, …

Friends of Imperial College offers anyone interested in the great advances that are being made in science, medicine and technology the opportunity to learn more from leading figures. Friends provides opportunities for you to meet and talk with Imperial College staff, students, alumni and other like-minded people in a programme of public lectures, visits, and fun social events. Everyone is welcome.

Zero State is part of the Wave movement for positive social change through technology. We're a grass-roots world community pursuing smart, compassionate solutions to problems, and improving the human condition. Personal transformative technologies we pursue include life extension and Artificial Intelligence. Social projects include accelerating change, basic income, Meshnet and Bitcoin, while lifestyle initiatives explore areas such as the arts, spirituality, fashion and culture. Zero State i …

Data is growing in size and complexity. Increasing velocity, volume and variety of data are driving new database technologies and techniques of data analysis. NOSQL databases are becoming more popular and widely accepted. This is leading to a disruption in the database market and a fragmentation of database solutions. At DeNormalised we want to bring together people who are interested in keeping up to date with the evolving landscape of data persistance and analysis. Our meetups will consist of …

The pharmaceutical industry is always evolving. Recent changes in regulation combined with digital technology make pharmaceutical marketing and interesting area to work in. Whether you're in it for the science, the biotech, or the communications elements, you've come to the right place. We'll meet monthly to discuss how we can adapt to the changes and learn about who's getting it right. We look forward to seeing you.

Do you want to positively impact a billion people in one decade? Are you inspired by the power of exponential technologies? Singularity University was founded by Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil "to prepare humanity for accelerating technological change." This meetup is organised by SingularityU alumni and is open to anyone interested in using technology to help solve humanity's global grand challenges. Events starting in London 2013, possibly extending to other cities in future. Come and join u …

The London Quantified Self meetup (#QSelfUK) is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. Your host for the London meetup are a team composed of Adriana Lukas (@adriana872), David Bradshaw and Denis Harscoat (@harscoat). Write us with your recommendations, tips, and observations. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge …

Although we're about spreading awareness of the root causes of persistent social problems and a solution: A Natural Law/Resource Based Economy. We're not here to try to "convert" or blindly convince. We're presenting information to give you a better tool to see the world as it is. What does that mean - to see the world as it really is? That's something that you yourself will have to determine and that's one of the things we highly value; your individual ability, as well as ours, to come to an ag …

This group is for people with a zest for exploration and adventure, both in the outer and inner worlds! Life is a wonderful adventure to be enjoyed:) I believe the greatest lesson we can learn is how to feel good inside ourselves, when we have mastered this we can share this wonderful gift with others. Meetups and events will cover: How to raise your level of consciousness, heal yourself and really increase your quality of life through meditation, lucid dreaming and astral travel. Exploration o …

A chance for people interested in philosophical discussions to meet up in an informal and relaxed way (over a pint or glass of wine) and plunge into the depths of weird and wonderful debates.

Calling all data do-gooders: DataKind UK is a meetup for the United Kingdom chapter of DataKind, a community of data scientists and non-profits working together to better collect, analyze, and visualize data in the service of humanity. DataKind encourages local meetups to share ideas, collaborate across communities, discuss new tools and practices, and help bring about a better world through data for social causes. Come hang out with other conscientious dataists and tech-savvy social innovators …