AI Start Ups @ Bristol

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Hosted by AI Strategy Lab - Manchester

Build a Personal AI DNA file in this 45-minute online workshop and make ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini produce writing that sounds like you. Hosted by Emery Layton for AI Strategy Lab – Manchester, this practical session takes place on Thursday 22 October 2026. It tackles a familiar problem for business owners and independent professionals: AI can produce polished copy, but the result often feels generic, anonymous and time-consuming to edit. Rather than treating this as a prompting failure, Emery frames it as an onboarding problem. During the workshop, you will create a Personal AI DNA file: a single page of plain text that gives an AI essential context about who you are, who you serve, how you communicate and what you would never say. What you’ll cover The session combines accessible AI strategy with a live, hands-on build. Topics include: - What AI is in plain language, and what it cannot do - Three current news developments that matter to business owners - Where AI tools are heading and what remains constant as they change - Why AI-generated writing often feels generic - The six components of a Personal AI DNA file, illustrated with examples - A four-minute method for capturing your writing voice - A live build in which Emery writes his file while you create yours - A side-by-side test using the same request with and without your DNA file You can use a free account for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini. No paid plan or specialist software is required; a laptop and a basic notepad are enough. Who it’s for This workshop is designed for business owners, coaches, consultants and freelancers who write frequently and want to reduce the time spent rewriting generic AI output. Complete beginners are welcome, while regular AI users should find particular value in the build and testing portion. Emery Layton is a licensed Professional Engineer with 25 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Working in a field where errors carry real liability shaped his approach to AI: accuracy, consistency and reliability take priority over novelty or showmanship. View the event and registration details

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⌖ Barcelona · Barcelona, Spain

Hosted by Claude Community Events

Explore Claude, build practical AI projects and meet women in tech over coffee in Barcelona on 24 October 2026. This relaxed, hands-on morning is designed for anyone opening Claude for the first time as well as existing users who want to go deeper. Bring your laptop, a project or task you would like to improve, and plenty of questions. You’ll have room to experiment, exchange ideas and work towards something you can use beyond the meetup. Who it’s for The event centres women in tech and welcomes people who want to build alongside them, including: - Developers and designers - Product leaders and founders - Data professionals and researchers - Operators and anyone curious about practical AI The meetup runs 10:00am–1:00pm GMT+2 on Saturday 24 October in Barcelona. Expect an informal mix of building, conversation, coffee and networking rather than a published talk agenda. Your host is Fernanda Grace Lins, a Claude Ambassador and global growth and partnerships leader with experience across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, proptech and international markets. The event is presented by Claude Community Events. The event is currently full, but you can join the waitlist. The exact address is shared with registered attendees. Join the event waitlist.

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⌖ Bangkok · Treehouse Cafe & Bar

Hosted by Jaume R.

Build AI products people will pay for at this informal builders meetup in Bangkok, taking place on 25 October 2026 at Treehouse Cafe & Bar. From AI idea to paying customer Vibe Coding Products in Bangkok brings together people who are using AI to turn early ideas into useful, launchable products. Hosted by Jaume R., this first edition creates a relaxed setting where builders can show their work, compare approaches and help one another make progress. The meetup runs from 5:00pm to 7:00pm ICT on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at Treehouse Cafe & Bar, 20 Sukhumvit 31 in Watthana. Rather than focusing only on code, the conversation will cover the full journey from deciding what to build to finding the first paying customer. Topics and questions may include: - Choosing an AI product idea worth pursuing - Turning a rough concept into a working prototype - Deciding how and when to launch - Working out what to charge - Finding early users and first customers - Getting feedback on a demo or half-built product - Moving an existing product beyond its current stage Attendees may be building with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or another AI development tool. The emphasis is on sharing practical experiences rather than prescribing one particular stack. Who should attend? All stages are welcome. You might arrive with nothing more than an idea, a prototype that only partly works, or a product already earning revenue. You do not need a technical background, and you do not need to have made money from your project. Curiosity, a desire to build something useful and the motivation to keep moving are enough. Bring a demo if you have one, a question you want to explore, or a specific problem that has slowed you down. You can also come simply to meet other locally based AI builders and learn what they are creating. A conversational builders meetup Expect informal, peer-led conversations rather than a formal lecture or highly structured workshop. The format is designed for swapping ideas, receiving direct feedback and discussing both product development and commercial decisions with people who also want to ship. Attendees can additionally use Meetup’s event chat to connect before the session begins. View the event and registration details

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⌖ Toronto · Toronto, ON

Hosted by SpaceXAI for Toronto, Canada

Learn how to automate daily life with Grok Bot at this hands-on Toronto meetup on 26 October 2026, featuring talks, Q&A, building and networking. Taking place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm EDT in Toronto, this monthly community event combines practical AI learning with time to meet other builders and work on ideas. Bring your laptop so you can participate in the building session. Dinner and drinks will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to receive Cursor credits for use with Grok Bot. Agenda - 5:30pm: Mix and mingle - 6:15pm: First speaker - 6:30pm: Second speaker - 6:45pm: Q&A - 7:00pm: Networking and building - 8:30pm: Event ends The two speakers have not yet been named on the event page. The meetup is hosted by Neerav, Jia and Sukh, with support from a local volunteer team. Important: doors close at 6:15pm sharp. Registration requires host approval, and the exact address is revealed to approved attendees; the organiser describes the venue as 800 Bay. Request to join the meetup

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⌖ Glasgow · Learning & Teaching Building (floor 3, room 324)

Hosted by NeuraSearch Laboratory

A two-hour interactive workshop in Glasgow for adults navigating how children use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 6pm to 8pm, Growing up with AI creates space for parents, guardians and educators to examine what AI could mean for children’s learning, relationships and development. Generative AI is already becoming part of everyday life for many children and young people. They may turn to it for homework support, creative projects or answers to everyday questions, but its growing presence also raises important questions. Does AI strengthen children’s thinking, or can it begin to do too much of the work for them? How might regular interaction with AI affect emotional habits and friendships? Where do its benefits end and its risks begin? What the workshop will explore Rather than presenting a one-way lecture, this in-person, interactive session invites attendees to discuss these questions together, compare experiences and contribute their own perspectives. The conversation will cover: - What parents and teachers notice about children’s emotional habits when AI becomes part of daily life - How children’s friendships may be affected by their use of AI tools - Whether AI supports independent thinking or starts replacing parts of the learning process - The wider benefits, risks and unresolved questions surrounding AI in children’s lives There will be opportunities to ask questions and hear from other parents, guardians and education professionals. Experiences shared during the workshop will also contribute to research intended to improve understanding of children’s AI use, making this more than an introductory discussion: it is an opportunity to help shape the emerging evidence around a fast-changing issue. Who should attend? The workshop is open to parents, guardians and educators, whether they feel curious about AI, concerned by it or somewhere in between. No previous knowledge of AI or technical experience is required, so the session is suitable for complete beginners as well as adults who have already encountered these tools at home or in educational settings.… Register for this event

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◎ Online

Hosted by Digital Marketing Entrepreneur Hub

Learn how to use AI and ChatGPT to build a digital income from scratch in this free online webinar for beginners. Hosted by Nick Ronald for the Digital Marketing Entrepreneur Hub, the session takes place on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 7:00 PM. The timezone is not specified, and the online access link will only be visible to attendees. Nick will demonstrate the step-by-step process of creating a new AI-powered business, challenging the idea that you need technical skills, an original product, a large audience or significant upfront investment. Topics include: - Building income without inventing a new product - Creating a faceless business without appearing on camera - Starting without an existing audience or email list - Using AI for tasks such as content creation, research, design, copywriting and customer service The webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, side-hustle builders and digital marketing beginners, particularly those who do not consider themselves technical. It focuses on a simple, accessible business model rather than assuming previous AI or online-business experience. Register for the free webinar on Meetup.

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