Software Engineering Events in Glasgow

SP Energy Networks x Ada Scotland Festival: Supercharge your Career in Tech – get the inside scoop!

What to expect:

This is an exciting time to be working in the energy sector, providing strong career pathways in tech roles to build a greener future and deliver sustainable growth. Digitalisation, AI, data analysis, predictive analytics, and cyber security are just some of the fields to explore.

This event will guide you through the best route to suit you and spotlight study and career opportunities you may not know exist. Hear from and mix with seasoned pros, area specialists, career advisors, and career-starters to get a full 360 on what a tech career in sustainable energy solutions could look like for you.

Whether you are work-ready, looking for an apprenticeship, or navigating your next steps in higher or further education this event will help develop a pathway to broaden your horizon.

There will be hands-on exhibits, cafe style demos, an expert panel, networking, and pizza!

Format:

• Meet industry experts & career starters working in tech-based roles
• Explore opportunities in Higher/Further Education to build a strong foundation to launch your career
• Receive support to navigate the many career opportunities roles
• Visit the interactive stands to get hands on experience of exciting tech developments
• It is a hungry time of day so pizza and drinks will be provided to fuel your curiosity

Who is it for:

• University and college students, senior school pupils and supporters
• Ideal if you are considering further education or a career in tech

How to take part:

Book your place via this Eventbrite page and we will provide further event details.

If you would like to arrange a group booking please email the team at hello@ada.scot.

Please note we will share attendee registration details with the event partner for the purposes of entering the venue.

About the Ada Scotland Festival 2026:

The Ada Scotland Festival runs from 18 September to 5 November, bringing together partners from education, industry and the third sector to deliver a suite of events and resources championing gender balance in tech and computing. All Ada Scotland Festival events are free to attend.

Check us out here https://ada.scot/

This event is designed to celebrate and support women in the tech industry ( also women who are keen to be updated about the tech world), providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

More details coming here .....

Thanks to The University of Glasgow for hosting us & our sponsors MAC recruitment group for the food & drink!

Strive welcomes you to 'Tech and Business Networking', an event for tenured and newcomers at Bunker Bar! Event is 18+. Limited Tickets.

Strive welcomes you to 'Tech and Business Networking', Glasgow's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join.

Are you interested in tech and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started.

**This will be a multi-vertical event**********

There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!

Pack some business cards and come with an open mind!

Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future.

We will have a space for our event to check-in.

The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe).

Name tags will be provided.

Business casual dress code. Job fair attire.

Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow!

We look forward to meeting you at the event!

Sincerely,

Strive Networking Team

Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees.

Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Join us at 55 Robertson St, Glasgow G2 8JD (6 Atlantic Quay) for the return of Tech MeetUp!

Important Information
All are welcome and there is no requirement to have any level of tech knowledge or experience to attend, just a desire to learn. Come along (bring your friends), network and learn something new with us!

📣 Agenda

• 18:00 - 18:30 Drinks and Pizza
• 18:30 - 18:45 Introduction
• 18:45 - 19:15 Speaker 1 - Louise Humpington
• 19:15 - 19:30 Break
• 19:30 - 20:00 Speaker 2 - Dave Ward
• 20:00 - 20:00 End of Event

Speaker 1 - Louise
https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisehumpington/

Speaker 2 - Dave
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidward/

Topics will be confirmed shortly, but AI will certainly be the overriding topic of the evening, that's for sure!

Lastly, Tech Meetup couldn’t be brought to you without our amazing sponsors, so a huge thank you to:

• Mac Recruit
• Vidatec
• Iomart

We look forward to seeing you all soon, for great talks, networking, pizza and drinks!
In the meantime, you could follow us for the latest event updates on LinkedIn! 📣
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😊 FAQ
Who should attend?
Tech Meetup is a generalist event for everyone in the Glasgow tech community. We welcome people with all levels of experience . Even if you are starting your journey into tech as a student or bootcamper or your thinking of starting your development career, you are more than welcome.

Why should I come?
As well as learning from your peers at our talks, you get to meet other developers and expand your network, and we also share what is going on in the wider Glasgow developer community. If you are still not sold, we have free drinks and pizza!

Who are the organisers?
Tech Meetup is run by a handful of organisers that work in the industry and have varied experience across the board:

• Stephen Hill
• Arron Edwards
• Ross Murdoch
• Tracy Collins
• Izzy Taborda

Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Our event is accessible with a lift on the bottom floor which will take you to the 1st floor where the event is held.

Code of Conduct...
We require everyone to be kind, caring and considerate for other members who attend on the evening. The Tech MeetUp is a zone centred around making everyone feel comfortable, no matter their ability or level in industry. Please ensure when speakers are delivering presentations that verbal communication is kept to a minimum to allow the speaker your full attention. Any clear indications you are not following this code of conduct could result in being asked to leave the event. Please speak to an event organiser if you'd like to report anything.

Filming / Images...
To help promote the Tech MeetUp, filming and photos will be taken on the evening by our Marketing Executive. Our Sponsors & Social Pages may share these to help to push the event to a wider audience. If you would not like images shared with you in it, please speak with an event organiser at EVERY event who will liaise with our Marketing Executive to make sure any photos of you are not uploaded or shared anywhere.

🔔 Stay updated by following us on LinkedIn for the most recent event news!

ℹ️ You can also check out our Linktree for related websites and information on our sponsors: TBC

Just an excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or coffee.

Hosted in The Gamer Club - the venue is unlicensed, but you can bring your own beer/wine. There will also be free tea/coffee and soft drinks available.

All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.

Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.

We'll be doing this regularly on the first Friday of the month. We'll be there late, so even if you can't make it for 6pm, just drop in.

Remember, we have a Matrix chat room where you can get to know us before the meetings (and get help with any projects etc) - the room address is #opensource:glasgow.social - if you don't already use Matrix this is the invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix

We're in The Gamer Club - if you haven't been before, it's a purpose built basement venue for tech meetups - there is a console lounge, arcade, kitchen/bar, PCs, projector, gigabit internet etc. It isn't licenced, but you are welcome (encouraged!) to bring your own beer/wine (or help yourself to the free teas/coffees). You can get directions here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere

Feel free to share this page, or our wiki page: https://wiki.glasgow.social/tech_meetup to anyone you think might enjoy coming along.

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