Tech Events in Ireland and Northern Ireland Listings

๐Ÿ˜ฐ For many years, I've been hand-curating events from meetup, eventbrite and other sources, like word of mouth from my various networks and social media. It's been quite time consuming (especially as a volunteer), as I before the Covid-19, I was curating for:-

  • Coding Grace Monthly Newsletter (1st week of the month)
  • Coding Grace blog update on monthly newsletter
  • Posting the newsletter and additional events to my DEV account
Since the pandemic restrictions, I've additionally curated:-
  • Daily updates of virtual events around Ireland and Northern Ireland
  • Tools used by events in the 1st few months of the pandemic (2020) - I stopped this once I noted that most people settled on Zoom, Teams, Meet for events, and tech organisers stopped runnning around like headless chickens. ๐Ÿ˜†

๐Ÿ™Œ So building this site of listings of events, and separately listing diversity in tech events will save me a lot of time, plus I hope folks in general will find it useful

๐ŸŒˆ You can contribute by PR to event lists, I've a CONTRIBUTING doc on github that you can have a read through on how you can share info about events, conferences and even opportunities.

๐Ÿค” Any questions, email me at vicky[at]eventgeek[dot]ie

Upcoming General Tech Events in Oct

(In-Person) The Games Co-Op: Chonk-tober @ The Black Sheep ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช gamedev New
When: Mon Oct 28, 2024 (19:00)
(In-Person) Smart D8 Showcase 2024 @ NCAD ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech
When: Tue Oct 29, 2024 (09:30)
(In-Person) Elastic Dublin Meetup: ES|QL & SLOs Across the Globe @ TCube Dublin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech
When: Tue Oct 29, 2024 (18:45)
(In-Person) BrowserStack QA and Software Testing Meetup - October @ Workday ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech New
When: Wed Oct 30, 2024 (18:00)
(In-Person) Dub|Sec October Meetup ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech
When: Wed Oct 30, 2024 (18:30)

Latest Upcoming Diversity in Tech Events this month

(In-Person) ๐ŸŽƒ PyLadies Dublin: Pytch Workshop: Learn Python by Making Your Own Pytch Game! ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
When: Tue Oct 29, 2024 (18:45) - Tue Oct 29, 2024 (20:45)

๐Ÿ‘ป PyLadies Dublin are excited to have Pytch host and run a workshop this Halloween month.

Join us for a workshop where youโ€™ll learn to code in Python by creating your very own Ghost Invaders game using Pytch! For aspiring programmers, and teachers and educators.

๐Ÿ” Recurring Events

(In-Person) makers night @ Ennis Makerspace ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
When: Every Wed evening @ 18:00 - 20:00
(In-Person) Galway Game Makers Meetup! @ Portershed ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
When: Every 1st Tue of the month @ 19:00 - 21:00
(In-Person) Playtest Dublin - Board Game Designer Meetup @ Against the Grain ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
When: Every 1st Wed of the month @ 19:00 - 23:00

๐ŸŽซ Conferences

๐Ÿ“Œ 14 Upcoming Conferences

SREcon24 Europe/Middle East/Africa @ Convention Centre Dublin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

SREcon24 Europe/Middle East/Africa is a gathering of engineers who care deeply about site reliability, systems engineering, and working with complex distributed systems at scale. SREcon strives to challenge both those new to the profession as well as those who have been involved in it for decades. The conference has a culture of critical thought, deep technical insights, continuous improvement, and innovation.

When: Oct 29, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
(In-Person) Beta Festival - Conference ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

Exploring the relationship between technology and power, Beta Festivalโ€™s 2024 conference explores how digital infrastructures and software have reshaped society, culture, and politics. Spanning two days, the event delves into the ways technology influences institutions, political interests, and economic and cultural practices. Bringing together artists, technologists, and researchers, the conference participants will question the forms of power and control embedded in digital infrastructures and explore strategies for redesigning these systems to meet societal demands for both individual and collective autonomy.

When: Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024
(In-Person) IRISSCERT Annual Cybercrime Conference 2024 @ Aviva Stadium ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

IRISSCERT holds an annual conference is an all day conference providing attendees with an overview of the current cyber threats facing businesses in Ireland and what they can do to deal with those threats.

When: Nov 6, 2024 - Nov 6, 2024
PyCon Ireland 2024 @ Radisson Blu Royal Hotel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Annual Irish Python conference organised by Python Ireland.

CFP open (closes 5th Aug 2024): https://sessionize.com/pycon-ireland-2024

When: Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024
Bsides Galway ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
We're thrilled to announce that the University of Galway is going to host Bsides Galway for the very first time - check website for more info.
When: Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
DevFest Ireland 2024! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Join us on November 16th for our 3rd annual DevFest Ireland! A conference delivered in collaboration with GDG chapters across Ireland

Call for proposals (closes 31 Aug 2024): https://sessionize.com/devfest-ireland-2024/

When: Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
RebelCon 2024 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

RebelCon is a dynamic and engaging software conference that brings hands-on practitioners together with big thinkers.

In 2024, we are focusing on sustainability and how we can build outstanding software solutions, consciously.

When: Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024
NIDC 2024 @ ICC Belfast ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

NIDC gathers enthusiasts, practitioners and those with a passing interest across the diverse disciplines of our industry from software, product, cloud, data, UX, games, infrastructure, open source, security, hardware, testing, design, AI, and everything in between.

When: Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
Culture Crush @ St. Maryโ€™s Church. RDS ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

Culture Crush... where the cultural and creative communities in Ireland come together as one to connect, share and celebrate at a critical time for our sector.

When: Nov 25, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
Cyber RCI 2024 @ SETU School of Science โ€” Carlow Campus ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of cyber innovation and cutting-edge technology. At Cyber RCI 2024, you'll experience firsthand the latest trends and advancements in cybersecurity. Network with industry experts, attend engaging sessions, and explore innovative solutions to tackle cyber threats.
When: Nov 25, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
Fintech Ireland Summit 2024 @ Radisson Blu Royal Hotel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Join us the first Fintech Ireland Summit this November

When: Nov 28, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
Ireland's Legal Tech Conference 2024 @ Aviva Stadium ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Join us for the Legal Tech Conference in Dublin on November 28th, where weโ€™ll explore the latest innovations transforming the legal industry From the practical applications of AI in discovery to the ethical challenges of emerging technologies, weโ€™ve got you covered.

When: Nov 28, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
(In-Person) Health Tech Spring Conference @ Titanic Belfast ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง New

Following on from a sold-out event in 2024 with 600 delegates taking part, HIRANI will again bring together their network to showcase the sector in Northern Ireland, and the part we can play on the global stage. This unique event is firmly on the conference map with feedback showing nearly 4,000 connections were made across the two-day life sciences expo.

When: Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 8, 2025
(In-Person) Climate Tech Conference @ RDS ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

Welcome to Ireland's Climate Tech Conference, where innovation meets sustainability! Our shared commitment to a greener future unites us in addressing climate challenges. Today, visionary minds converge to explore cutting-edge solutions. From renewable energy breakthroughs to carbon capture innovations, we're forging a path toward a resilient planet. Embrace discussions on sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly transportation, and smart cities. Let's amplify our impact by fostering collaboration and accelerating climate-positive technologies. Together, we'll shape a more sustainable tomorrow for Ireland and beyond. Join the conversation, inspire change, and be part of the Climate Tech revolution. Welcome to a greener, cleaner future!

When: May 28, 2025 - May 28, 2025

๐Ÿ›‘ Cancelled/Postponed Conferences

No cancelled/postponed events ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ’ช Events/Orgs that need your help:

Tech help - Volunteering to assist the elderly

This page gathers details, for the sole purpose of setting up volunteers who wish to assist the elderly, over the telephone, with technical support, during the current Covid-19 crisis.

Should a volunteer request it, their details will immediately be removed from this dataset. The data gathered here will not be forwarded for any other purposes other than that stated above.

Rural Ireland Tech Advocates
The purpose of Rural Ireland Tech Advocates is to create a community of advocates and a central resource for folks interested in living and working in rural Ireland.

๐Ÿ†’ Opportunities

Future in Tech Programmes ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
8 tech skills programmes to help non-tech jobseekers rapidly and easily develop new digital skills and access new job opportunities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and be unemployed.
I-FIT: Ireland's Females in Tech Apprenticeship ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Offering participants the opportunity to earn while they learn, modern apprenticeships foster economic independence, progression and clear pathways to quality employment. The first fully-fledged female class is a pioneering approach to boosting participation and showcasing untapped talent.

Level Up: Women In Tech ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐ŸŒ

A social initiative aiming to upskill women from all over the world to start careers in tech.

Level Up: Women In Tech is an extension of the Level Up initiative, organized by Zartis. Once again, we are combining forces with Code Institute. Together, we aim to upskill women from all over the world, with limited access to tech resources and education, and help them start a career in tech.

Microsoft for Startups - Founders Hub ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐ŸŒ

We can't wait to hear about your startup or idea! To get to know you, we require all applicants to begin by sharing their LinkedIn profile. After that, you'll be guided through our simple 10-minute application, bringing you one step closer to building and growing with us.

NDRC Accelerator ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Applications for our second NDRC Accelerator are now open!

We're looking for entrepreneurs building 'global solutions to global problems' from a diverse set of backgrounds, sectors and skill sets to join our startup community.

Join our 6 month programme and get access to:-

  • โ‚ฌ100k SAFE investment with founder friendly terms
  • Firesides & mentoring from a founder network worth over โ‚ฌ5B
  • Weekly coaching from EIRs

Outreachy - Mentors and Internships ๐Ÿ†™ ๐ŸŒŽ

Outreachy provides internships in open source to people subject to systemic bias and impacted by underrepresentation in the technical industry where they are living.

RestartBizMap ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
TSupported by Technology Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Skillnet Ireland, TechIreland has launched a new initiative called the RestartBizMap. [...] interactive map featuring innovative technology solutions to enable businesses to operate in these disruptive Covid times. The project aims to encourage technology adoption by the industry, promote homegrown tech innovation and connect technology providers to industry sectors: retail, manufacturing and services.
StepIn2Tech ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Unsure how to get a job in the tech industry? Have you been recently made unemployed? Is your job currently at risk or are you just looking for a fresh start? StepIn2Tech can provide you with a mentored pathway to a career in the technology sector.

๐Ÿค– AOB Events-related

BelfastFP moved away from Meetup
Meetups and Events will be run by directly communicating with their members via our Mailing List.
GDG Dublin moved from Meetup to GDG Platform
As of October 1st 2021 our GDG Dublin will be moving away from Meetup and any future hosted events will only be available through the GDG Event platform.
GDG Galway moved from Meetup to GDG Platform
We are moving home, we are leaving Meetup.com to move to our dedicated platform, we would love to see you over there.
New MongoDB User Group Events site for Dublin
On April 28th, 2020, they will no longer run any user groups or events on Meetup. To continue interacting with your user group after that date, you need to create an account on their new platform.
Platform Engineering Slack channel
This is a space to bring together our community of platform engineers, product managers and platform nerds to share best practices, events and opportunities in the space. We will have dedicated #meet, #jobs and #intros channels, so everyone can make the most of this awesome bunch we are building.

๐Ÿค“ Resources for Organisers on organising virtual events

Best practices for accessibility for virtual events (via Platform Engineers Dublin)
As everyone knows, most of our open source events have transformed from in-person to digital this year. However, due to the sudden change, not everything is accessible. We took this issue seriously and decided to work with one of our accessibility experts, Neighborhood Access, to share best practices for our community. We hope this will help you organize your digital events!
EuroPython: Resources for Virtual Events
Info for organisers who can use to host virtual conferences, user group meetings, and sprints! They are offering to share their Zoom Webinar and Pro license to Python events.
Eventbrite - Managing Eventbrite virtual events
Info for organisers using Eventbrite (due to covid-19)
Meetup - Hosting an online event on Meetup
Because of COVID-19, they temporarily updated their in-person event policy to permit groups to host events online. They have high level pointers to various tools and some tips.
Meetup - Updated tips and resources
Their new what's happening now on their landing page as well as more references on tips and tricks to make your event more engaging.
Python Software Foundation: Resources for Virtual Events
Info for organisers who can use to host virtual conferences, user group meetings, and sprints!
Zoom - Guide to safely use Zoon (via Silicon Repubic)
Because of COVID-19, they temporarily updated their in-person event policy to permit groups to host events online. They have high level pointers to various tools and some tips.
Zoom - Thread about using Zoom safely
Many heard of zoombombings and random people joining zoom sessions. This twitter thread has some good tips on running a zoom session (as safely as you can).