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 Dec

(In-Person) CTO Craft: Dublin Mixer ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech
When: Tue Dec 5, 2023 (18:00)
(In-Person) Kotlin Belfast User Group: The Best Ever KBUG Of 2023! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง tech
When: Tue Dec 5, 2023 (18:00)
(In-Person) CTO Craft Mixer: Dublin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech New
When: Tue Dec 5, 2023 (18:00)
(In-Person) ProductTank Dublin: Xmas Refreshments @ J.R. MAHON'S ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช tech
When: Wed Dec 6, 2023 (18:00)

Latest Upcoming Diversity in Tech Events this month

(Online) TechFoundHer Book Club: The Battle for Your Brain by Nita A Farahany ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
When: Mon Dec 4, 2023 (19:00) - Mon Dec 4, 2023 (20:15)

Everyone is welcome to our December Bookclub. The only suggestion is to have read or listened to the book in advance! And of course come with an open mind ready to be inspired!

Our December book has been recommended by Dr Lollie Mancey who is hosting our gathering! There will be an opportunity to hear about Dr Mancey's motivation for choosing this book and the debates it raises about technology and ethics of course to meet others from the TechFoundHer Community!

(In-Person) AwakenHub Cork HoHoHos ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New
When: Thu Dec 7, 2023 (18:00) - Thu Dec 7, 2023 (20:20)

Join us for an informal couple of hours to meet with the AwakenHub/AwakenAngels co-founders in the gorgeous The River Club, River Lee Hotel on 7 December.

Pop in for a drink and a chat. No agenda. Just pure 'get to know you' vibes.

Open to any women founders / investors interested in AwakenHub and/or AwakenAngels.

(In-Person) AwakenHub North West HoHoHos ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง New
When: Mon Dec 11, 2023 (17:30) - Mon Dec 11, 2023 (19:30)

In collaboration with Derry City & Strabane District Council's Go Succeed Programme you're invited to join us on 11th December for an informal couple of hours to meet with the AwakenHub/AwakenAngels co-founders in the gorgeous GuildHall TapHouse.

Pop in for a drink and a chat. Hear about the new Go Succeed Programme open to businesses across NI and all things AwakenHub/AwakenAngels. There will be plenty of 'get to know you' vibes too.

Open to any women founders / investors interested in AwakenHub and/or AwakenAngels.

(Online) AwakenHub Christmas Jollies: From Start-Up To Stand-Up ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New
When: Tue Dec 12, 2023 (17:00) - Tue Dec 12, 2023 (18:30)

It's coming up to ho, ho, ho time and you know how much our Awakenhubbers love a bit of inspiration to keep the founder fires burning.

AwakenHub & AwakenAngels co-founder Clare McGee will be chatting to Serena Terry aka 'Mammy Banter'

Permission (not that you need it) to let your hair down, celebrate the little wins and wish each other an #AwakenHug #HappyChristmas. We set the bar so low last year that there are no rules for this one with regards to outfits, rigouts, reindeer onesies:) Knock yourselves out.

(In-Person) AwakenHub Causeway Coast & Glens HoHoHos ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง New
When: Wed Dec 13, 2023 (19:00) - Wed Dec 13, 2023 (21:00)

In collaboration with Causeway Coast & Glens Council and the Go Succeed Programme you're invited to join us on 13th December for an informal couple of hours to meet with the AwakenHub/AwakenAngels co-founders in the gorgeous Whoosh in Coleraine (Thanks to #awakenhubber and trailblazer Thana Thammavongsa for hosting us).

Pop in for a drink and a chat. Hear about the new Go Succeed Programme open to all businesses across NI and all things AwakenHub/AwakenAngels. There will be plenty of 'get to know you' vibes too.

Open to any women founders / investors interested in AwakenHub and/or AwakenAngels.

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 new
When: Every 1st Wed of the month @ 19:00 - 23:00

๐ŸŽซ Conferences

๐Ÿ“Œ 9 Upcoming Conferences

PyLadiesCon ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐ŸŒ

The Global PyLadies Conference #PyLadiesCon | More information soon.

When: Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
EU Cyber Awards 2023 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Not just an award show, but a rendezvous of the best minds, the EU Cyber Awards 2023 invites industry giants and rising stars alike to revel, network, and be recognised. Whether you're an organisation striving to etch your mark in the annals of cyber history or a professional waiting for the spotlight on your ground breaking achievements, this night is yours.

When: Dec 5, 2023 - Dec 5, 2023
EU Cyber Awards 2023 @ Mansion House ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

Following the roaring success of our inaugural event in 2022, the International Cyber Threat Task Force is proud to present an evening that promises to outshine any cyber event you've witnessed before.

Nestled amidst the enchanting Christmas ambiance, the iconic Mansion House in the heart of Dublin city opens its majestic doors to host a night of unparalleled grandeur. A confluence of historical elegance and contemporary achievements, this black-tie event is an ode to the industry's luminaries and promising trailblazers.

Not just an award show, but a rendezvous of the best minds, the EU Cyber Awards 2023 invites industry giants and rising stars alike to revel, network, and be recognised. Whether you're an organisation striving to etch your mark in the annals of cyber history or a professional waiting for the spotlight on your ground breaking achievements, this night is yours.

When: Dec 5, 2023 - Dec 5, 2023
SCI:COM 2023 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

SCI:COM returns on December 6th for another year at the Aviva Stadium! This year's theme is 'Reality?'

When: Dec 6, 2023 - Dec 6, 2023
31st Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science @ ATU and Ulster University ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

The 31st Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science (AICS 2023) will be hosted by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in collaboration with Ulster University. The conference will be held in-person at the Letterkenny campus of ATU Donegal. We are also honoured that IEEE UK and Ireland Computational Intelligence Chapter will provide technical sponsorship of the conference.With regular conferences dating back to 1988, the AICS Conference is Irelandโ€™s primary forum bringing together researchers in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. The fields of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science, encompassing areas such as; Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, and Machine Learning, are now at the forefront of Irish computing research and industry. The AICS 2023 program will include presentations of high-quality theoretical and applied scientific papers and tutorials. Invited talks will describe important topics relevant to the field.

When: Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 8, 2023
RENDR Festival (Belfast) ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

30+ international speakers from the worlds of film | gaming | animation | immersive | and more.

Alongside the 2 stages, our night market will tickle your senses. We bring you an arcade, tech demonstrations, live performances, craft beer and cocktails, food village, digital art installations, record store and even some digital ping pong! All set in a misty Blade Runner inspired environment.We are pulling out all the stops for this edition, make sure you are there to see it!

When: Feb 29, 2024 - Mar 1, 2024
Zero Day Con - Evolve ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Step into Zero Day Con 2024, where the call to evolve awaits.

As we embrace this theme of Evolve, we recognise that the only constant in cybersecurity is change itself, and through shared knowledge, collaborative solutions, and innovative insights, we equip ourselves to evolve and safeguard the digital future.

Meet like-minded cybersecurity leaders and learn about the newest trends in cybersecurity innovation! We will also collaborate with forward-thinking sponsors who will be showcasing their revolutionary visions for the future of technology. At Zero Day Con, you will learn more about ground-breaking solutions, products, and strategies that are shaping the digital frontier.

When: Mar 6, 2024 - Mar 6, 2024
Women in STEM Summit 2024 @ Croke Park ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

The Women in STEM Summit 2024 will bring together thought leaders, educators, policy makers, innovators, and pioneers in industry to discuss how to empower women with the technology and skills necessary for a better future. It will provide a platform where they can constructively challenge current ways of thinking and offer new perspectives.

When: Mar 13, 2024 - Mar 13, 2024
Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Techstars Startup Weekend is a 3 days interactive event for people who want to test/validate and explore their business ideas. Youโ€™ll meet the very best mentors, learn from workshops, work as a team and networking. Join us to learn how to Think, Work, and Build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. You don't have to have a business idea to join.

When: Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024

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.
Going for Growth programme ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช New

Enterprise Ireland is looking for 60 women entrepreneurs to join the latest cycle of its Going for Growth programme.

The initiative is designed for women entrepreneurs across all sectors who are strongly focused on growth. Enterprise Ireland said the programme aims to help entrepreneurs achieve their growth goals and build stronger companies, create new jobs and increase their revenue.

The deadline for applications for the latest Going for Growth cycle is Friday, 17 November 2023. The six-month programme will begin in January 2024 and is supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG.

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).