DevOps Society's First Liverpool Meetup!

Meta: This Liverpool Meetup offers a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to machine learning, focusing on a handful of fundamental algorithms and a code-neutral approach to get you started without a heavy setup. If you’re curious about how ML really works and want to see simple techniques explained from first principles, this talk is for you. Why attend? If you’re new to ML but curious about what makes models tick, this session promises practical, approachable explanations of core algorithms that power many AI applications today. You’ll walk away with a clear mental model of basic ML ideas and the confidence to explore further on your own—without needing Python, complex libraries, or prior deep math. The talk emphasizes intuition, concrete examples, and hands-on clarity rather than abstract theory. What to expect: - A warm, informal setting at Baltic Ventures in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, with doors opening at 18:00 and pizza served at 18:20. - A step-by-step walkthrough of foundational ML algorithms, presented in a code-neutral way so you can grasp the concepts without heavy coding prerequisites: - Naive Bayes - Bayes Classifiers - k-Nearest Neighbour (k-NN) - Decision Trees - Linear Regression - A philosophy of learning ML from first principles: minimal setup, no need to install new libraries, and an emphasis on intuition over complex tooling. - A venue update and logistics overview, including the in-person format, tricky but manageable evacuation info if needed, and travel guidance for reaching Baltic Ventures in Liverpool. - Food and social time: expect a friendly networking moment with short talks, followed by pizza and informal chats with organizers and fellow attendees. Audience profile: - Beginners curious about machine learning and AI, who want a practical primer rather than deep theory. - Front-end developers, software engineers, data-curious professionals, or students looking to understand ML concepts quickly. - People who prefer a live, discussion-driven format with real examples over theoretical lectures. Format and schedule: - In-person meetup at Baltic Ventures, Liverpool. - Schedule snapshot: Doors 18:00, Pizza 18:20, Intro 18:40, First Speaker 19:00, Close ~21:00. - A mix of concise explanation, live examples, and time for questions. Venue and accessibility: - Baltic Ventures, located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. The page notes a recent venue update, so attendees should verify the location on the Meetup page prio