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Software Engineering Events in Cambridge

This is the widest category on Brainberg, because software engineering itself spans a huge range of events: language user groups (Python, Rust, Go, TypeScript, Kotlin, Elixir, Ruby, Zig), framework communities (React, Svelte, Next.js, Vue, Laravel, Django, NixOS), backend architecture tracks, testing and QA tracks (ISTQB certification courses, mutation testing, test-automation workshops), refactoring and DDD circles, hackathons, and the long tail of "thoughtful engineering" meetups that don't fit neatly under any specific stack.

This page narrows the Cambridge calendar to Software Engineering events. It's a subset of United Kingdom's wider tech-event schedule, useful when you want something specific to go to in the city this month.

Upcoming tech events in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Upcoming Software Engineering events in Cambridge

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Coding Dojo: Let's do some TDD!

Cambridge, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

For our May meetup we are back to hosting a fun Coding Dojo where you'll practice your Test Driven Development software engineering skills - a key skill for Software Crafters that care about producing quality code.

Join us for an evening of coding, food and drinks. Come and code along, share ideas, discuss best practices with Test Driven Development and learn from our expert Crafters and your peers in the Software Crafters Cambridge community.

What’s the format?
After a short intro, we’ll get into groups/pairs or work solo, whatever people feel most comfortable with, and start building.
You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in.

This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment.
We'll be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow coders.

All levels of experience very welcome, if you want to brush up on your Test Driven Development skills or are a complete novice, do come along. All welcome! All you need to do is bring a laptop if you’d like to code along - please have your preferred language and editor setup.

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

Venue Host
Our venue host is The Bradfield Centre, managed by Mantle Space. A huge thank you as always to the team for sponsoring the space.

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

Tue 12 May · 17:30< 50
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Women in TechWorks: Engineering Intelligently

Cambridge, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Women in TechWorks comes together in person for the first time — bringing the community to the heart of the UK’s technology ecosystem.

CLICK HERE to find out more about Women in TechWorks

Join us for the first in-person Women in TechWorks event at Arm, bringing together women and allies from across the semiconductor and technology ecosystem.

As a growing network, Women in TechWorks is dedicated to fostering connection, mentorship, visibility, leadership, and inclusion. Helping to create stronger pathways for women to develop and thrive in deep tech.

While recognition is important, meaningful progress happens through everyday actions: creating space for diverse voices, challenging assumptions, empowering talent to succeed, and actively supporting one another as allies.

Founded by Jillian Hughes together with the Women in TechWorks board, the initiative was created to strengthen the sector’s talent pipeline through mentoring, training, and increased visibility for women across the industry.

Our goal is to help women make a bigger, more significant contribution to the sector’s prospects by attracting, supporting, and advancing them at each stage of their career path.

This event will also explore key topics shaping the industry today, including artificial intelligence and the future of engineering.

Event Sessions

Mentoring, Leadership and Retention – Are We Moving the Needle?

We are exploring a session focused on mentoring, leadership, and the retention of women in technology, looking at what organisations are doing in practice to support progression and long-term careers for women in the sector. The discussion will consider how companies are building effective mentorship and sponsorship programmes, developing leadership pipelines, and creating inclusive cultures that enable women to thrive and progress. We are particularly interested in hearing how organisations are using data, technology and emerging tools such as AI to identify gaps, address barriers, and create scalable pathways for advancement. Speakers would be invited to share practical insights, lessons learned, and reflections on whether current initiatives are truly shifting the needle in improving representation and retention of women in tech.

AI Trends in the Workplace – Solving Complex Problems Using AI

Industry experts will explore how engineers are using AI to analyse complex data, accelerate innovation and tackle technical challenges, while highlighting the role of diverse perspectives in shaping new approaches to problem-solving.

From Strategy to Systems – Executive Leadership in an AI Era

This session will examine how organisations are moving from AI strategy to real-world implementation across technology, teams and operations, and the role leaders play in guiding responsible and effective adoption.

Why attend
  • Connect with women and allies from across the semiconductor and deep tech ecosystem.
  • Hear practical perspectives on leadership, mentoring and career development.
  • Explore how current trends such as AI are affecting engineering and progression.
  • Be part of shaping a growing community focused on visibility, inclusion, and opportunity for women in tech.
What you will take away
  • New connections across the ecosystem
  • Fresh perspectives on leadership and career development
  • Insight into how AI is influencing engineering and workplace practices.
  • A clearer sense of how Women in Techworks can support progression and visibility in the sector.
Join Us

Join us at Arm, Cambridge for a day of knowledge sharing , discussion and networking with leaders across the deep tech community.

Register now to secure your place and be part of the discussion shaping the future of engineering and leadership in the AI era.

Wed 17 Jun · 10:15 – 18:20