Tech Events in Newcastle upon Tyne

This is a collaborative, hands-on session where we work on a programming problem (or coding kata). We encourage pair programming, and practicing Test Driven Development (TDD). The goal is to practice, learn from each other, and explore new approaches. There’s no pressure to arrive at a working solution.

You can code in the language of your choice – whether it's one you're proficient with, or one you're exploring for the first time. This session is all about collaboration, honing your skills, and expanding your network in a fun and relaxed setting.

Throughout the event, we’ll share ideas, discuss best practices, and take the opportunity to learn from one another. A basic knowledge of programming is recommended to get the most out of the session, but you don’t need to be an expert.

Food and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

This WordPress North East’s workshop is aimed at everyone from beginners to experts.

Take your own laptop or use a laptop at the event.

Experienced WordPress users will answer questions, provide advice and help people improve their WordPress website.

This is a great opportunity to show off your website and ask for help or advice.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS IN PERSON ONLY, NOT ONLINE
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18:00 - Doors Open
18:15 - Introduction
18:20 - Workshop/Event
19:30 - Summary & Questions / Close & Networking (The Victoria Comet 7.30pm onwards)

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Please note: RSVP will close at 6pm GMT on the day of the event.

Come hang out with us at FaithTech Meetup in May!

About FaithTech Newcastle

We are a global community at the intersection of faith & technology here in the North East! Are you a Christian working in tech, or just someone curious about the relevance of faith to tech? Then you won't want to miss FaithTech Newcastle community meetups!

What to Expect

• Meet: Pizzas & connecting with others who love Jesus & technology
• Learn: We will be covering FaithTech Create, a guide to building technology redemptively and ways to get involved in Faithtech Newcastle
• Create: Discussing the vision for Newcastle's FaithTech Create and walking through practical aspects of the process

This event brings together anyone simply curious about tech + faith which include (but not limited to:

👉🏽 User Researchers, Data, AI, and CyberSecurity Professionals
👉🏽 Software Engineers, Software Architects, QA Testers
👉🏽 Product Managers, Product Designers
👉🏽 Business Analysts, Project Managers, Business Development professionals
👉🏽 Content Creators, Marketing Professionals, Compliance & Legal Professionals
👉🏽 Founders, Pastors, or Ministry Leaders etc

Invite a friend as you come and we can't wait to meet you!

Sincerely,

Tolu & Adrian,

FaithTech Newcastle Team.

We're back with our third instalment of pizza and pull requests.

Join us for an evening of expert talks, networking and of course more Pizza!

Schedule TBC:

Why Attend?

• Limited spaces – secure your spot early!
• Fantastic speakers sharing cutting-edge insights
• Pizza, drinks and a friendly tech community

Confirmed Speakers:
Simon Emms: Temporal

Title: Failure Happens. Your Code Shouldn't Care.
Description: As software engineers, we know our code will be retried, restarted and run more than once. Temporal makes this manageable by letting us write reliable workflows that recover automatically from crashes and restarts without defensive plumbing. I’ll explain how it works and prove it with a live demo that treats failure as just another code path.

Scott Gray: Capgemini
Title: Secure by Design: Cloud Infrastructure Security Through Automation

Description of Talk: This talk explores how to build secure cloud infrastructure by integrating security best practices directly into your CI/CD workflows.
We’ll walk through how CI/CD tools can help you:

• Automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments with Terraform
• Run automated security scans on your IaC code using tools like Checkov and Trivy to enforce best practices for IAM permissions, network security, encryption, and logging
• Securely inject secrets during deployment using cloud secret‑management services
• Catch misconfigurations and vulnerabilities early by shifting security left into your pipeline

Through detailed examples and CI/CD pipeline walkthroughs, attendees will learn how to harden their cloud environments while maintaining high velocity and continuous delivery. This talk is ideal for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and developers looking to scale securely in the cloud.

The May Meetup is on it's way. To register for this and future events you'll need to sign up and join the Newcastle Chapter on Ministry of Testing, it's free to join and you get access to some other stuff on there too! Just follow this link:

Ministry of Testing Newcastle - May Event

On the 20th of May The Ministry of Testing Newcastle Team are returning with 2 great talks lined up! First up we have Dilip Rao and Manoj Katariya talking about AI in Test Automation followed by a session with Kennedy Bonsu with a talk titled; Accessibility is Quality. Embedding Inclusive Testing Into Core QA Strategy.

We'll be hosting this event at Thought Works in Newcastle - 78 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AF. As always we'll be providing food and refreshments

AI in Test Automation

Dilip Rao brings over 25 years of experience in software testing and automation. He is deeply passionate about the evolving role of AI in testing and currently leads the global business unit at FireFlink. With a track record in driving innovation and quality engineering practices, Dilip offers insights into the future of intelligent testing.
Manoj Katariya has more than 20 years of experience in building and scaling sales and go-to-market strategies for IT companies. As the current Head of Global Sales at FireFlink, he plays a key role in driving business growth and expanding market reach. His perspective bridges the gap between technology and business, offering a strategic view on delivering value through testing solutions.
Together, they bring a powerful combination of technical depth and business acumen to the conversation.
Agenda –
· Introduction of Speakers

· AI in Test Automation:

o Hype, Reality, and What Actually Helps QA Teams

o The Reality of Test Automation Today

o Where Traditional Test Automation Falls Short

o From Code-Centric Testing to Intent-Driven Testing.

o What QA Teams Should Expect from AI-Powered Automation

· What AI-Powered Codeless Automation Looks Like in Practice

· How AI Is Reshaping the Role of QA Professionals

Accessibility is Quality. Embedding Inclusive Testing Into Core QA Strategy.

Accessibility is not a bolt-on or a compliance afterthought. It is a core measure of product quality.

Embedding inclusive testing into the QA strategy means ensuring that every feature is designed, built and tested to work for all users, including those using assistive technologies.

This approach shifts accessibility to the left, integrating it into requirements, development and the testing processes rather than addressing it at the end of the lifecycle.

This can be achieved by combining automated checks with manual, experience-based testing, teams can identify issues earlier, reduce rework, and deliver more robust, usable products. Ultimately, treating accessibility as quality leads to better user experiences, stronger compliance, and more efficient, sustainable delivery.

We're still on the look out for speakers; if you are interested in giving a talk, please reach out to us at neds@jumpingrivers.com :)

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis from 6pm as usual. There will be no pre-event workshop at this meetup, so please do not arrive before 6pm.

Schedule

1800--1825h: Refreshments

1825--1830h: Welcome

1830--1900h: Speaker 1 (TBC)

1900--1905h: Intermission

1905--1950h: Speaker 2 (TBC)

1950--2000h: News & Announcements

Talks

Speaker 1 (TBC)
Title 1

Abstract 1
Bio 1

Speaker 2 (TBC)
Title 2

Abstract 2
Bio 2

News and Announcements

Have a news item or announcement you'd like to make about upcoming data events or job opportunities in the North East? Comment below or email us at neds@jumpingrivers.com and we'll do our best to circulate this information during the session.

Please also get in touch if you'd like to volunteer yourself for a talk at a future meetup!

Join us for TechNExt's Industry Dinner at the Baltic Rooftop!

TechNExt26 returns for its fourth edition to showcase the North East’s thriving technology sector. The festival celebrates the region’s commitment to supporting, developing, and growing technology for the benefit of everyone.

Across the week, the festival attracts more than 3,000 attendees from the North East, across the UK, and internationally. The programme brings together a series of flagship events and a dynamic festival fringe, with TechNExt Hubs delivering four one-day, themed locations across the region focused on Tech for Good, Tech Startups, Data and AI, and Creative Tech.

Industry Dinner - Tuesday 16 June (6.30pm - 10.30pm) - Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

Join peers, tech entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across the North East for an evening of connection and conversation. Enjoy a three-course dinner accompanied by arrival and table drinks.

Starter:

• Mushroom Arancini, Chargrilled Asparagus, Romesco Sauce (Vg, Gf)

Main (choice of 3):

• Harissa-Marinated Butternut Squash, Butternut and Chickpea Hummus, Pickled Red Onion, Sesame Seed Tuille, Chilli-Dressed Broccoli (Vg, Gf), or
• Mushroom Cream Cheese and Smoked Leek Wellington, Olive Oil Mash, Pickled Baby Carrots, Parsley Gremolata (Vg), or
• Roast Chicken Supreme, Wild Mushroom Fricassee, Truffle Jus

Dessert:

• Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Tart, Raspberry Sorbet (Vg, Gf)

This year we welcome Kimberley Turner as guest speaker, Co-CEO of Double Eleven and leader in high-growth, internationally successful tech businesses.

This year, seating will be arranged in banqueting-style tables rather than rounds. If you would like to purchase a group of tickets and be seated together within the same section, please email getinvolved@technext.co.uk

Good Festival Ambition

The festival is planned as a Good Festival with ‘for good’ being a core value running through everything. This will ensure a focus on quality, inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, and sustainability.

We are committed to minimising the impact of our events on the environment, and have therefore chosen a set menu with a low carbon footprint. We work closely with our clients, venues, suppliers and delegates to reduce the impact of our activity wherever possible.

Last year, the festival’s curated events generated 18.19 tCO₂e, and we offset this by supporting Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund. More measures will be intoduced this year, tracking the festival's carbon footprint once again, leading us to further reduce our impact and become carbon neutral in future years.

You will be asked to complete some questions about your planned travel which will help us create the carbon footprint for the festival.

Refunds

Please note our ticket refund policy below:

• Up to 12 weeks before the event starts - full refund
• More than 8 weeks before the event starts, but less than 12 weeks - 50% refund
• Less than 8 weeks before the event starts - no refund