Tech Events in Oxford

This month (largely due to me being unorganised and forgetting to ask for lightning talk speakers!), we're switching things up a bit, and will be doing an unconference format again... no set agenda, no prepared talks, no slides. Instead, you decide at the event what dev topics we'll be chatting about!

We'll kick off by gathering ideas from everyone in the room - questions, topics, challenges, or experiences you'd like to share. Then we'll vote, group them, and dive into the discussions that matter most to everyone.

The twist this time!... I'm bringing a mic, and we're going to record the session as an episode of the Unhandled Exception Podcast. Many of you already know the show, but we've never done a recording at the user group before.
If you've heard the recent AI panel from DDD South West (episode 86), that'll give you a rough idea.

A few reassurances, since "being recorded" can sound daunting:

• You don't have to speak on mic to take part. I haven't decided yet if it'll be panel-based (like the above-mentioned DDD episode) or if it'll be an open discussion. Either way, I heavily edit it - it's not live. And you're welcome to come and listen - you don't have to be on the recording itself.
• It'll be very clear on the night what's being recorded (basically, whoever has the mic). Nobody ends up in the episode who doesn't want to be.

As always, it doesn't matter if you've been developing for decades or started last week. This format works best when everyone contributes - whether that be a burning question, a quick tip, or just your perspective on the conversation.

Come ready to learn, share, and connect- and maybe end up on a podcast!

Monthly Oxford Drupal User Group meetup!

• When: The first Thursday of the month.
• Where: Open Imagination, Unit 1, Urbonoid Workspace Oxford, Oseny Mead.
• What: Drupal chat: presentations, bring your questions, offer advice and talk about any projects you're working on.

Standing agenda

18:00 - Introductions / news / announcements
18:30 - Presentation(s) (t.b.c.)
19:30 - Q and A / share your issues
20:00 - Drinks and further Drupal chat at a local pub

We will confirm topics, presentations and speakers nearer the time.

Please get in touch if you:

1. have something you would lie to present or share
2. have a suggestion for a topic or problem you would like to solve
3. would like to sponsor the event.

Hop to see you there!

Matt

matt.batterton@openimagination.co.uk
+44 1865 922110

Meeting Notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tPoMQTRypC2Wv-ZrLDTj9I2ZiJKcAhhn2jJEMCZ7s-k/edit?usp=sharing