**Welcome!** We organise friendly informal networking events for **people in Tech** to share ideas, learn from each other, and have genuinely useful conversations. There’s no PowerPoints or speeches to sit through - it’s all about great conversation and building connections. \-\-\-\- **Who are the events for?** People working in tech who want to connect with others in the Birmingham tech community, including: * Software engineers * Product managers * Data / AI professionals * Startup founders & operators \-\-\-\-\- **You’ll meet people who are:** * Working in software engineering, product, data, AI, or startups * Building projects, products, or growing their careers in tech \-\-\-\-\- **Why should you join?** * Learn from others working in tech * Expand your network to help your career * It could lead to collaborations or new opportunities * It’s a lot of fun! \-\-\-\-\- ✨ **How it works** 1\. 🎟️ RSVP on Meetup 2\. Join at OkGather: [https://okgather.com/theme/birmingham-tech-network-btn?src=btn&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works](https://okgather.com/theme/birmingham-tech-network-btn?src=btn&platform=meetup&placement=event_description_how_works) Secure your place and join a group of people working in and around tech. **Arrive at the venue** * Grab a drink, find the group, and settle in * Ask the bar staff for the **"Birmingham Tech Network"** table booking * Expect a friendly, welcoming group and a great atmosphere. The gatherings are generally self hosted with support from the venue. These are relaxed gatherings rather than formally hosted events. **There’s no designated host leading the evening (instead, venue staff will direct you)**, everyone is there to meet new people, and the format allows conversations to develop naturally without structured introductions or activities. This helps us to keep the membership much more affordable for you. **Have better conversations** * You’ll be surrounded by people interested in tech and building things *

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