Community News
News and updates from the local technology community, including awards, showcases, and meetups across Norfolk.
Emerging Talent at the DevelopHER Awards 2018
The DevelopHER Awards 2018 celebrated emerging talent in the region's technology sector. The awards recognised women making significant contributions across software development, design, and digital leadership in East Anglia.
Norfolk Tech Journal was honoured to participate in judging and presenting at the event, which highlighted the growing diversity and skill within the local tech community.
Naked Element Backs a Winning Team at Sync the City
Sync the City is an annual event that brings together budding entrepreneurs and developers to build a start-up in just 54 hours. Naked Element, directed by Paul Grenyer, backed a winning team at the competition, reinforcing the company's commitment to fostering innovation in Norfolk.
The event continues to be a cornerstone of the region's tech calendar, drawing participants from across East Anglia.
nor(DEV), TechEast & Barclays Eagle Lab Present the Digital Technology Showcase
nor(DEV), TechEast, and Barclays Eagle Lab joined forces to present a digital technology showcase, bringing together the region's most exciting tech projects and companies under one roof. The evening offered networking opportunities and live demonstrations from local innovators.
SyncNorwich Event – The Android Apprentice
SyncNorwich hosted "The Android Apprentice," a session aimed at developers looking to build their skills in Android application development. The event was part of SyncNorwich's ongoing programme of technology meetups in the city.
Learn WordPress & Build a Website in ONE Day
A hands-on workshop designed to take participants from beginner to a fully functional WordPress website in a single day. The session covered hosting, themes, plugins, and content strategy, reflecting the community's commitment to accessible digital skills training.
DevelopHER Code Club: Free Taster Session for 12–18 Year Olds
The DevelopHER Code Club offered a free taster session aimed at young people aged 12 to 18, encouraging the next generation to explore coding and technology careers. The initiative formed part of wider efforts to build a diverse talent pipeline in Norfolk.
Norfolk Developers 2014 Autumn Collection
A retrospective look at the Norfolk Developers community programme from autumn 2014, featuring a series of talks and workshops that helped lay the groundwork for the vibrant meetup culture Norfolk enjoys today.
NRUG Review: TDD & Ruby
The Norwich Ruby User Group (NRUG) held a session on test-driven development with Ruby, exploring best practices and practical techniques. The review captured key takeaways and community feedback from the evening.