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Cut through the hype: discover the real impact of AI coding assistants on productivity, code quality, and how teams can harness them effectively. LLM-powered coding assistants have rapidly become part of the developer toolkit. While many practitioners report productivity gains, research presents a nuanced picture. This Byte Size event cuts through the noise to examine what these tools actually deliver in real-world settings. You'll hear from speakers who have implemented and evaluated AI coding assistants in Leeds-based teams, and you’ll leave with practical guidance you can apply tomorrow. We’ll explore: - The measurable impact on developer productivity and code quality - Best practices for maximizing value from these tools - How organisations can adapt workflows and structures to harness AI effectively - The practical challenges of code ownership and ongoing maintenance - Governance, licensing, and risk considerations when adopting AI coding assistants - A balanced view of benefits, limitations, and where these tools fit in software development strategy Speakers include Peter Whale, Programme Manager, UKTIN and Founder of Vision Formers, plus AI SIG champions, who bring hands-on experience from real projects. The session is sponsored by Appleyard Lees. Who should attend: software developers and engineers actively using or evaluating AI coding assistants; engineering managers and CTOs looking to optimise team productivity with AI tooling; technical leads shaping tool strategy; and anyone responsible for code quality or engineering workflows. Format: a concise, evidence-based discussion with short talks, live examples, and a Q&A, followed by optional networking with peers in Leeds. Date and venue: 25 February 2026, Leeds, UK (SIG Leeds). Registration is via the Cambridge Wireless event page: [Byte Size: Coding Me, Coding You: How AI Agents Are Transforming Software Development](https://www.cambridgewireless.co.uk/event-calendar/byte-size-coding-me-coding-you-how-ai-agents-are-transforming-software-development.html). For more events in Leeds, see [Leeds](https://www.createwith.com/cities/leeds).

Azure Dublin Meetup: explore Azure cloud topics with practical AI insights, including training AI agents, evaluating humanness, and building on Azure. The Dublin community for cloud and AI practitioners gathers to share real-world experiences, patterns, and lessons learned when delivering AI-enabled solutions on Azure. This session is designed for a broad audience—developers, architects, SREs, DevOps engineers, data scientists, IT professionals, and even Linux enthusiasts—so everyone can contribute and learn from peers. Expect a thoughtful blend of technical depth, practical demonstrations, and open discussion around the intersection of Azure services and AI-driven workloads. What to expect: - Behind-the-scenes looks at how AI components can be integrated into Azure-based systems, with a focus on practical, measurable outcomes - A case-study style talk on training AI agents, including how human feedback is incorporated into the training loop and how this affects model behavior - Discussion on evaluation metrics for AI responses, including tone, empathy, and conversational quality, and how to prove value in real-world deployments - Q&A and collaborative troubleshooting with fellow practitioners across roles (developers, architects, SREs, DevOps, data scientists) - Networking with peers to share tools, approaches, and challenges in building AI-enabled cloud solutions Audience and format: - Target audience: engineers, architects, data scientists, and IT professionals curious about Azure AI capabilities and modern cloud-native AI patterns - Format: in-person meetup with a presentation, live demonstrations, and ample time for discussion and networking - Location: Dublin, Ireland (venue to be announced); date and time aligned with the Meetup schedule Why attend: - Learn practical approaches to deploying AI-enabled workloads on Azure, with real-world examples and learnings you can apply immediately - Meet like-minded professionals who are exploring AI, automation, and cloud-native development in the Azure ecosystem - Discover how to incorporate human feedback into AI training loops and how to evaluate AI-driven interactions in production Registration and more: - Registration is through the Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/azuredublin - Find more AI events in [Dublin](https://www.createwith.com/cities/dublin) and explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation) to continue your learning journey - If you’re exploring related tools, you ca

Boston Generative AI Meetup presents a focused evening on Vision, Image, and Video AI in Business & Life. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM, join a growing community of practitioners in Cambridge, MA as we explore the latest thinking in generative, predictive, casual, and agentic AI and how these capabilities reshape business and daily life. What makes this event valuable: - In-depth panel discussion with leaders shaping vision AI, followed by actionable networking that connects practitioners across industry, academia, and startups. - Learn from a diverse speaker lineup and hear real-world use cases that demonstrate how video, image, and vision AI can drive efficiency, personalization, and new product capabilities. - A hands-on, community-driven format designed for both seasoned AI engineers and curious newcomers looking to understand practical applications of image and video intelligence. Special Guest Panelists: - Jason Syversen, Founder & CEO, SportsVisio - Daniel Pillis, Assistant Professor, Virtual Production, Emerson College - Taleb Alashkar, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, AlgoFace More expert speakers announcing soon. What to expect: - Expert Panel Discussion (1+ hour): A guided conversation on the current state and future directions of vision AI, covering business impacts, product design, content workflows, and ethical considerations. - Networking Extravaganza (1+ hour): Open networking with food and beverages as you connect with Boston’s AI community. - Welcome & Introduction: A brief overview of the meetup’s goals and how the community is evolving. Who should attend: AI business professionals, engineers, researchers, technologists, designers, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone intrigued by the potential of generative AI to transform business and everyday life. The community welcomes both seasoned experts and curious newcomers. Location & partners: Microsoft New England Research and Development Center (The NERD), 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA. Thanks to our community partner: Microsoft. RSVP & admission: A $22 fee covers catered food and beverages. Spaces are limited—secure your spot via the Meetup RSVP link above. Why this matters for you: - Stay ahead of the curve in one of the fastest-moving areas of AI, with concrete discussion on how vision and video AI unlock new workflows and customer experiences. - Build a network with peers and potential collaborators who are actively building AI-enabled products and services. -

Global AI Berlin meetup on Feb 26, 2026 (17:00–21:00 CET) focused on AI Memory and building memory-enabled applications. Sessions from teams at Neo4j, Cognee, MemVerge, Riverty, Google, Microsoft, AWS covering graph context, retrieval layers, architecture, performance and governance. Targeted at founders, engineers and product managers.

Panel discussion on Life Science and AI at a networking dinner in Cardiff city centre. The panel will explore AI-driven innovation in biotech, med-tech and diagnostics, predictive medicine and smart medical devices, and pathways for commercialising Welsh med-tech and pharma innovations.

Learn how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and enterprise transformation—three expert talks on AI-driven security, bottom-up AI agents, and metacognitive LLM prompting. Attendees will learn how to identify AI-enabled cyber threats and defenses, apply an agent-driven framework to surface high-value AI use cases, and use pragmatic prompting to improve LLM sarcasm detection. Ideal for AI researchers, security engineers, data scientists, and product builders. Format: three talks with Q&A, community announcements, and networking. Keywords: AI, automation, agents, LLMs, cybersecurity, builders.