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Upcoming Events

Norfolk's technology community runs a busy calendar of conferences, meetups, workshops, and networking sessions. Below are some of the key events on the horizon.

nor(DEV):con 2019

Dates: Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd February 2019
Location: The Kings Centre, Norwich, NR1 1PH

Norfolk's premier technology conference returns for 2019 with three days of talks, workshops, and networking. The business sessions on Friday 22nd February focus on the challenges of running a tech business, featuring John Gostling of Breakwater IT. Keynote speaker Liz Keogh presents The Failure of Focus.

Tickets were available via Eventbrite. The full schedule is now live.

Sync the City

Type: Annual 54-hour startup challenge

Sync the City brings together budding entrepreneurs and developers to build a start-up from scratch in just 54 hours. Naked Element backed a winning team at a previous edition. The event is a fixture of the Norfolk innovation calendar, drawing participants from across the region.

Special: Azure Sphere — Intelligent Edge & Logging is Hot Again

Date: Thursday 8th November 2018, 6:15pm
Location: (see Meetup for details)

A nor(DEV) meetup exploring Microsoft Azure Sphere and the renewed importance of logging in modern systems. Free food was provided.

The Very Slow Time Machine with Jez Higgins & Me TV with Russel Winder

Date: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Location: Mills & Reeve, 1 St James Ct, Norwich NR3 1RU

A double-bill evening covering two distinctive tech talks. Jez Higgins explored the concept of the very slow time machine, while Russel Winder presented Me TV.

Badminton

Date: Friday 16th November 2018, 5:30pm–6:30pm
Location: 69 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QW

A casual badminton session organised through the Norfolk Developers Meetup group — a chance to step away from the keyboard and connect with fellow tech professionals.

RSVP via Meetup.

How the Employer Voice Can Influence Technical & Vocational Training

Date: Monday 12th November 2018, 5:30pm–6:30pm

A session examining how employers can shape technical and vocational education to better meet industry needs. Hosted by nor(DEV).

Digital Technology Showcase

Date: Monday 29th October 2018, 6:30pm
Presented by: nor(DEV), TechEast & Barclays Eagle Lab

An evening showcase of digital technology projects and startups from across the region, co-hosted by three pillars of the Norfolk tech ecosystem.

Breakfast with John Gostling — Managing Director of Breakwater IT

Date: Tuesday 4th September 2018, 7:30am–8:30am

An early-morning session with John Gostling sharing insights from his experience leading Breakwater IT and navigating the challenges of running a technology business.

Free Workshop: Tax and Accounting for Owner-Managed Businesses

Date: Monday 3rd September 2018, 5:30pm–6:30pm

A practical workshop covering tax and accounting essentials for owner-managed businesses, aimed at tech entrepreneurs and freelancers.

How to Be a Rockstar Developer by Phil Trelford & Kayleigh Hall on Vue

Date: Wednesday 5th September 2018, 6:30pm–9:00pm

Phil Trelford and Kayleigh Hall share practical advice on standing out as a developer, covering skills, mindset, and career growth.

SyncNorwich Event — The Android Apprentice

Date: Thursday 20th September 2018

A SyncNorwich session focused on Android development, suitable for those looking to deepen their mobile skills.


For the latest event listings and RSVP details, visit the Norfolk Developers Meetup group or follow @NTJMagazine on Twitter. To submit an event for inclusion, contact info@norfolktechjournal.com.