Applying AI Events in Bristol

Join us for this exciting session where Noel Tovey-Grindlay will walk us through multi-agent best practices, and his own AI harness Project Clyde 🤖
https://projectclyde.app

This should be a fascinating talk because it gives us a great insight into the practicalities of one of the hottest topics in agentic AI right now: agents and agent orchestration!

Noel will also give a walkthrough of WebMCP and how to use it. MCP has become an industry standard, and WebMCP is its lesser-known but equally powerful cousin. Expect this to be an in-demand skill in the coming months.

18:00 - arrive and mingle
18:15 - intro
18:20 - AI demo 1
18:50 - break
19:00 - AI demo 2
19:30 - Q&A
19:50 - close
20:00 - networking, until we get kicked out the building

NOTE: there are other tech groups meeting in Desklodge House on the same night, so remember to ask for the AI Automations meetup!

Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Bristol!

Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.

Why should you attend?
• Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential.
• Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape.
• Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers.

What you can expect?
Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:

• What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights.
• Hands-on with Claude Design by Andy Hickman: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks.
• What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society.
• Marketing with AI - Beyond prompting by Glenn Smith
• AI for Lean Product Founders and Product Owners by Dan Ghadimi

After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence.

Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-bristol-september-ai-meetup-2026)

Want a quicker check-in on the day? Set up your Mindstone profile in advance at https://identity.mindstone.com/signup and keep your login details handy when you arrive.

September 2026

Come and join us for an evening of talks and discussions around the Ethical (or lack thereof) use of Artificial Intelligence 🤖

The evening will be:
- 6pm: arrival and networking
- 6:30pm: Monthly News Roundup
- 6:50pm: Main Talk: Miranda Mowbray on "What do you do when your boss asks you to do something unethical?" Miranda is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Bristol.
- 7:20pm: Q&A + Discussion
- 7:35pm: Grab a drink
- 7:50pm: Positive Actions

The evening will wrap up by 8pm, and there is the option for more discussions and networking until we have to vacate the building by 8:30pm 🙌🏻

Venue

The w3w for Torchbox is:
https://what3words.com/parade.rear.gosh

There is a short ramp up to the front door. Press the buzzer for Torchbox to be let in. Then take the lift or stairs up to the 3rd Floor.

For our next Software Crafters Bristol meetup, we'll be hosting an "Open Space" style event focused on the topic of "Engineering in the Age of AI".

As AI becomes deeply embedded in how software is built, the standards, practices, and judgement calls that define quality are being fundamentally challenged. This event promises an evening of engaging discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities for engineers, tech leads, and engineering leaders grappling with what it means to maintain (and raise) the bar in an AI-driven world.

Format:
Our Principal Platform Software Craftsperson, Sam Griffiths and Senior Software Craftsman, Mattsi Jansky, will kick off the evening with their own reflections on the topic of software quality and how this is evolving in the era of AI-generated code. We then want to give everyone attending an opportunity to shape the agenda to focus on your preferences. Our event will therefore be run "Open Space" style, where you'll be given the chance to co-create the topics to be discussed.

Some ideas to get you started include:

• What does quality even mean when AI is generating, reviewing, and testing our code?
• How do we build engineering cultures that hold the line on craft when the pressure to ship with AI is immense?
• Where does accountability sit when a defect originates in AI-generated code?
• What quality frameworks, standards, and practices are actually holding up, and which need rethinking?
• How should engineering leaders be measuring and incentivising quality in AI-assisted teams?

Who should attend
Anyone in Bristol or the surrounding areas with an interest in software, engineering, or problem-solving, across all industries and experience levels.

Food and Drinks
Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival sponsored by Codurance, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Want to bring a friend? Great! Just ask them to RSVP so we know they are coming.