London Information Retrieval & AI Meetup February 2026

Join the DevOps Society’s first in‑person meetup of 2026 in London, hosted by EDF, with talks on enterprise DevOps, AI-augmented engineering, and agentic workflows. Why attend - Learn how large organisations approach DevOps transformation from real practitioners - See how AI-augmented software development is evolving into agentic engineering, balancing creativity with governance - Network with DevOps, SRE, and cloud engineering peers over drinks and snacks provided by the sponsor - Hear practical lessons from industry leaders who’ve shipped at scale, not just theory What to expect - An in-person evening of talks, Q&A, and plenty of networking - Doors open at 6:00 PM with refreshments on arrival - Two 40‑minute talks with short Q&As, followed by additional networking time - A friendly, inclusive environment for engineers, platform teams, and tech leaders Speakers and topics - Steve Bowerman, Principal Software Engineer at EDF - Talk: Rebooting the Enterprise: The DevOps Way - Focus: Five years of enterprise transformation, lessons learned, why governance and people matter more than tooling - Matteo Emili, Director of Software Engineering at Avanade - Talk: From Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide - Focus: How AI-augmented development evolves into agentic workflows, governance, and scalable collaboration across teams Schedule (format may vary slightly) - 18:00–18:30: Networking on arrival with food and drinks - 18:30–19:10: Speaker 1 + Q&A - 19:10–19:20: Short break and refreshments - 19:20–20:00: Speaker 2 + Q&A - 20:00 onwards: Additional networking at the venue and nearby pub Venue and sponsor - EDF UK, Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BY, United Kingdom - A big thank you to EDF for hosting, venue support, and refreshments Who should attend - DevOps practitioners, SREs, cloud engineers, platform teams, and engineering leaders curious about enterprise DevOps transformation and the impact of AI on software development Logistics and registration - This is a real, single event hosted in London on the evening of Thursday, February 26, 2026 - RSVP is recommended as spaces are limited - First-come, first-served basis for attendees at the door Cross-links and discovery - Find more AI and automation events in [London](https://www.createwith.com/cities/london) - Explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation) - For broader tool exploration and community, see [Bubble](/tools/bubble) and other to

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AI Educational Revolution at UCL (in-person and online) on 19 March 2026 offers a compelling, student-centered look at how AI and programming are shaping education in UK girls’ schools. This event, a collaboration between the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) and University College London (UCL), seeks to elevate AI literacy, showcase classroom-ready ideas, and spark curiosity about emerging technologies among educators, students, and policymakers. Why this matters: as AI and automation become integral to learning and everyday life, teachers and schools need practical insights on integrating AI concepts into curricula, ethical considerations, and hands-on activities. Previous topics from related events have covered STEM's role in geopolitics, AI in education, AI in fashion and beauty, and AI for social good—demonstrating a broad, real-world focus that extends beyond theory. What to expect: a hybrid program that blends talks, Q&A, and live demonstrations with opportunities to engage with researchers and practitioners. Attendees will hear from experts about AI literacy, programming, and how to prepare students for an AI-enabled future. The event is designed to be accessible both in-person at UCL and online, ensuring maximum participation for schools across the UK. Audience and format: the event targets educators, school leaders, students, and those involved in curriculum development. Expect a series of talks, interactive sessions, and opportunities to ask questions and discuss practical implementations in classrooms. The format supports hybrid participation to accommodate both physical attendance and remote access. Programme and registration: details about the full programme will be available via the event page. For registration and information, contact Taznim Aktar at taznim.nisha.22@ucl.ac.uk. The event registration page is hosted at https://gsa.uk.com/event/ai-educational-revolution-2026. Venue is listed as UCL, with the option to participate online as well. Key logistical notes: Start time is 1:00 PM and end time is 4:00 PM on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The venue is UCL, London, with an online attendance option for those who cannot travel. While the site does not publish a speaker lineup in this description, attendees can expect talks from AI/education experts and opportunities for questions. Why you should attend: this event offers a practical, forward-looking look at how AI literacy can be embedded into school curricula, with a focus on empowering gi