Career Transitions London

Indian Professionals in Royal Wharf Coffee and Careers Meet

Indian Professionals in Royal Wharf Coffee and Careers Meet Connect with like-minded Indian professionals in Royal Wharf over coffee and career talks and make new contacts and professional network. Why Join? • Meet like-minded professionals • Build real community connections • Hear career experiences & insights • Grow your network in a relaxed setting • Bring your laptops along to connect and work 📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026 🕔 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: With Milk, Thames Barrier Park, E16 2HP London

In-person meetup: AI for Careers in Product

**Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person. If you want to watch the live streaming, please RSVP to our [Online Event](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-london/events/316593695/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=347816072)**. Due to capacity constraints, we will be closing our RSVP 24 hours before the event, and will not be allowing in walk-ins, apologies in advance! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AI for Careers in Product** The product job market and the day-to-day discipline of product management are shifting rapidly as AI rewrites the rules on both sides of the hiring table. Join us for an exclusive evening featuring leading product executives, builders, and career strategists who are navigating this evolution from the front lines. Together, we’ll explore the full spectrum of AI’s impact on product careers: from how hiring teams use automated funnels to screen candidates at scale, to how real-world PMs are deploying personal AI agent swarms to amplify their daily output. You’ll walk away with field-tested strategies, effective job-search tactics that cut through the noise, and actionable insights to supercharge your impact and future-proof your product journey. **Our speakers:** [Sailendra Kumar ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailendrak/)\- VP of Product for B2B at The Stepstone Group [David Killeen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekilleen/) \- Field CPO\, EMEA at Pendo [James Gunaca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgunaca/) \- Product Management Career Coach As always we will close our meet-up with a candid discussion and Q&A. This event is sponsored by The Stepstone Group. **Location:** Bluefin Building 110 Southwark St, London SE1 0TA, United Kingdom **Timings:** 6:00 - Doors open 6:00 - 7:00 - Networking 7:00 - 8:00 - Talks 8:00 - 8:20 - Networking and drinks/ nibbles 8:20 - 8:40 - Speaker Q&A 8:40 - 9:00 - Networking Please note that the event will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel and images will be taken throughout the evening. To keep up-to-date with our upcoming talks, follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttanklondon) and our [YouTube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/c/MindtheProductTV) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- By attending this event, you agree to give permission for any photos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes, give permission for your name and surname to be used for registration purposes, and agree to be contacted by email by ProductTank.

Women on the RISE - Networking Evening

Join us to network and grab a drink or a meal. We will have a space dedicated for our group. Looking forward to seeing you! This months topic is Top AI hacks for productivity

Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡

**Free monthly meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** **Topic:** Small audience, big business: How to create content that actually sells **Guest**: Our guest this month is THAT Jess Bruno, a content strategist who has helped over 600 small business owners turn followers into paying clients. In our fireside chat, you will learn how to create content that drives sales, build an engaged community and grow a profitable business without needing a massive following, going viral or posting constantly. **Format:** 6:30 pm - Doors Open & Networking 7:00 pm - Fireside + Q&A 8:00 pm - Networking **About:** Founder-led networking events from founders, creators and successful business owners. There will be a fire side chat with opportunities to network before and after. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). *** Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our hosts [Rachael](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwelford/), [Vinay](linkedin.com/in/vinay-sharma-96432b9b/?skipRedirect=true), [Ken](linkedin.com/in/helloekow) and our generous hosting venue [Juntos](https://www.juntosoffices.com/). \-\-\-\- **Looking for a new co-working space?** Claim your free day pass (email BedfordRow@JuntosOffices.com). **Looking for an event space?** Gain 20% off your booking (Speak to a member of the team) **Want more from Dffrnt?** [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

BLACK PROFESSIONAL LONDONER'S THURSDAY AFTER WORK: ALL BLACK EDITION

**Tickets:** [https://tickxts.com/e/kypvsn8L](https://tickxts.com/e/kypvsn8L) **THE KICKBACK: THURSDAY AFTER WORK** **FRIDAY CAME EARLY.** We’re kicking off UK Black History Month with the launch of Thursday After Work; a new monthly after-work social from The Kickback. And it felt only right that we launch at XORA London, a Black-owned venue in the heart of Farringdon. On Thursday 1st October, we’re taking over XORA from 6 PM–11 PM for an evening of good food, drinks, music, games, networking and good people. Thursday After Work is for those who want to meet new people, expand their circles and unwind after work without the awkwardness of a formal networking event. Come straight from work, grab a drink, get involved in the games, make some new connections or simply catch up with friends. Expect R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano and everything in between as we take you from after-work drinks into the evening. 1st October also marks the start of UK Black History Month, so we’re kicking off the month by bringing our community together and supporting a Black-owned London venue. **DRESS CODE:** ALL BLACK 🖤 And when we say all black, we mean ALL BLACK 😂 No “there’s a little bit of black on my trainers”—no creative interpretations. Come correct. **THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2026** **6 PM–11 PM** XORA LONDON 27 Clerkenwell Road Farringdon, London, EC1M 5RN Food available to purchase Games & networking DJs & music After-work drinks 21+ **THURSDAYS • AFTER WORK • LONDON** Friday came early. **STAY CONNECTED** Follow The Kickback: @TheKickbackHQ Join our WhatsApp community for updates, announcements and priority access to future events. **PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE** Photography and videography will take place throughout the evening. Attendance constitutes consent for content to be used across The Kickback's marketing and promotional channels. Secure your ticket and join us. **For more information, visit:** [www.wearethekickback.com](http://www.wearethekickback.com/) 🎟️ Link to WhatsApp Community: [Join here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3afVSIpZLP1cQkRsdhMVc?mode=wwt) **Don’t miss the vibe. Please save the date and join us for an unforgettable evening!**

Career Accelerator

Your degree got you this far. Now it’s time to turn your potential into professional momentum. Breaking into the job market can be difficult. You may have the qualifications, but still find yourself wondering: \- Why isn’t my CV getting results? \- How do I stand out without years of experience? \- How do I build confidence when networking? \- What are employers actually looking for? \- And how do I prove what I can do before someone gives me the opportunity? CAP Summit is designed to help you start answering those questions. Join us for an interactive, career-focused event built for graduates, early-career professionals, and ambitious job seekers who want practical guidance, stronger professional confidence, and a clearer route into the career they want. ## What to expect This isn’t an event where you sit and listen. You’ll take part in practical activities designed around situations you’re likely to face in the real world — from introducing yourself confidently and joining conversations to understanding how to position yourself more effectively in today’s job market. You’ll explore: • Networking & Confidence — Learn how to approach people, join conversations naturally and make a stronger first impression. • Career Positioning — Understand how your CV, LinkedIn presence and professional identity influence how employers see you. • The Experience Problem — Discover ways to move beyond “I need experience to get experience” and start building evidence of what you can actually do. • What Employers Look For — Explore the professional behaviours and competencies that help people get hired and succeed once they enter the workplace. • Practical Career Direction — Leave with a clearer understanding of the areas you need to strengthen and the next steps you can take. ## Discover the Career Accelerator Programme You’ll also be introduced to CAP — the Career Accelerator Programme, a structured 12-week programme designed for people who are serious about building a career, not simply finding their next job. CAP combines professional development with experience inside a live business. Participants work on real projects, receive weekly one-to-one feedback and develop across seven professional competencies. The goal is simple: give you the skills, experience and evidence to compete for the career you actually want. ## Who should attend? CAP Summit is particularly relevant if you’re a: 🎓 Graduate trying to break into the professional job market 💼 Job seeker struggling to stand out 🚀 Early-career professional looking to accelerate your development 📈 Ambitious individual who wants practical experience rather than another certificate If you’ve worked hard to get where you are but still feel stuck, overlooked or unsure what your next move should be, this event is for you. ## Come ready to participate. Meet people. Practice. Ask questions. Challenge yourself. And leave with a clearer idea of what it takes to move from qualified on paper to credible in the workplace. Places are limited; reserve your place at CAP Summit today.

Meetup #18 - Did AI Break Recruitment?

Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community. No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology. **Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Tuesday 29th September.** The theme of this meetup is **"Did AI Break Recruitment?"** AI can rewrite your CV, apply for jobs, screen CVs and even interview candidates but are these tools really helping? As hiring managers and recruiters struggle to filter through the noise, job seekers (especially those with unconventional career paths) can find themselves filtered out without a human ever reviewing their unique experience. In this meetup we take stock of where we are, what's working, what's not working and provide practical advice for hiring managers and job seekers alike. **Where and When?** * Tuesday, September 29th * Doors open at 18:00 * Talks start at 19:00 * AutogenAI, 123 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9LG **Talk: AI broke recruitment — what’s next?** AI is making job applications faster, more polished and easier to automate — but also harder to trust. Candidates can generate tailored CVs in minutes; employers can screen at scale. The result can feel like an arms race of volume, keywords and automated filtering. This session explores a more human alternative: **AI that helps people understand, own and communicate their real experience with confidence.** Using Career Core as a live case study, the talk shows how a single, evidence-based career record can support accurate CVs, targeted applications, strengths reflection and better career decisions — without AI inventing someone’s story. It also offers an honest look at building with AI “vibe coding” tools: what they make possible, where human judgement and architecture still matter, and why real testing changed the product in unexpected ways. **About Mark** Mark Anfilogoff is an Enterprise Architect, digital transformation leader and co-founder of Surviving The Gap. He has spent more than 20 years helping government, regulated organisations and critical national infrastructure programmes turn complex technology and change into practical outcomes. His work has included technology strategy, architecture, governance, cloud adoption and large-scale digital delivery for organisations including the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Homes England and Ofgem. Mark is now applying that experience to AI. He is building Career Core - an integrity-first personal career tool designed to help people understand, own and communicate their real experience with confidence. **Panel: The New Normal** In this discussion we'll hear from industry experts about how they are using AI in both hiring and job search. Bring your questions and share your experiences, this is an interactive session. \- Mark Anfilogoff\, Co\-Founder Surviving The Gap
 \- Alex Dover\, CEO Prism Digital\, Specialist Recruitment
 \- Jemma Bolland\, Advisor and COO
 \- Luke Mueller\, Co\-Founder & CTO Focused\.io **Thanks!** We'd like to thank our sponsors Prism Digital and Focused.io for sponsoring the community and making this event happen. We'd also like to thank our amazing hosts Autogen. **Code of Conduct** This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct) By joining the community and registering for this event you agree to abide by our code of conduct. **Providing Your Name and Email** To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your email address. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to the newsletters from *AI for the rest of us*. You can unsubscribe at any time (But why would you? They are really very good!) We also share the guest list, including emails with our sponsors so that they can follow up with you after the event.

HR Managers & Job Seekers — Meet Employers Hiring Now

*Job hunting in London shouldn't feel like sending your CV into a black hole. You spend hours tailoring applications, only to wait weeks for an automated reply. What if you could skip the application queue entirely and put yourself directly in front of the person making the hiring call?* **What the event is** Speed NetworkNow cuts straight through the recruitment noise. We bring hiring London employers and ambitious professionals together in one room. Instead of wandering around an overwhelming job fair, you sit down for structured, timed one-to-one conversations designed to showcase your skills and line up formal interviews. **👥 Who should attend** Job seekers, HR managers, and qualified professionals looking for their next career move in London. * Founders and hiring managers: Pitch directly to decision-makers who have live roles open in London right now. * Internal recruiters and HR leads: Sit down with talent teams actively sourcing for tech, operations, marketing, and business vacancies. * Driven professionals: Connect with peers navigating London's job market and swap actionable industry insights. **🎟️ Your ticket includes** * 60 minutes of structured, timed one-to-one conversations with hiring teams * Snacks & drinks included during the break * Open follow-up time to lock in interview dates before you leave **Why attend** * Bypass automated screening: Pitch your experience directly to real people instead of hoping an algorithm flags your CV. * Target immediate vacancies: Speak with teams who need to hire today, not recruiters stockpiling resumes for the future. * Lock in final interviews: Win over employers with your personality and walk away with agreed interview dates on your calendar. **📅 Agenda** 3:30 – 3:45 PM \| Arrival & Registration: Check in\, grab your name badge\, and settle into the room\. 3:45 – 3:55 PM \| Welcome & Format Briefing: Catch the ground rules and rotation plan from the Speed NetworkNow team before rounds begin\. 3:55 – 4:55 PM \| Speed Rounds: Sit down for fast\, timed one\-to\-one conversations with hiring teams\. 4:55 – 5:05 PM \| Quick Refreshment Break: Grab a drink and catch your breath between conversations\. 5:05 – 5:25 PM \| Open Follow\-Ups: Head back to the employers you clicked with and agree on next steps\. 5:25 – 5:30 PM \| Wrap\-Up: Close out the session and plan your Monday follow\-ups\. Bring your portfolio, sharpen your pitch, and meet teams ready to hire. Spaces are limited to maintain a good balance between employers and candidates. Book your place now.

Directors & Senior Leaders | £250k+ Turnover | 50+ Expected

#4 - the UX of finding work

**Meet likeminded UX professionals over coffee and discuss ways to use design to improve the way that we find work & hire.** ​**The Problem:** Finding good work has never felt more dehumanising. AI screens your CV before a person sees it. Job posts ghost you. Design challenges eat your weekends. The process that's supposed to connect talented people with meaningful work is broken - so what would a better one look like? ​For our fourth **design impact lab** session, we’ll be discussing how simple interventions could improve the process of finding work, from both a hiring and applicant/provider perspective. ​**The Flow (Sunday 27th September 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM):** * ​**10:30 \| Coffee & Intros \(Scooter Caffe Waterloo\):** We’ll meet for coffee to kick things off. You'll meet other attendees and discuss the problem space. Please buy a drink to support the independent cafe. * ​**10:45 \| Conversation Game:** We'll break up into small groups of 4-5 and play a Japanese conversation game designed to encourage you to discuss this topic in a fun way. * ​**11:15 \| Discussion:** After the game, we'll break up into pairs and exchange UX intervention ideas. * ​**11:30 \| Free Discussion:** We'll wrap up with free discussions about UX, design, third spaces or whatever is on your mind. *** ​**Pre-Event Mission:** ​Your mission is to reflect on your last experience of finding work - what worked, what didn't and what could be improved about it? *** ​**The Details:** * **Location:** Scootercafe (1 min from Waterloo Station) * ​**Capacity:** We’re keeping this to a small group to ensure everyone can connect and contribute. Please ensure your RSVP is up to date and let us know if you're unable to attend. * ​**Vibe:** Friendly and relaxed! No laptops, just notebooks and fresh air. *** ​**Why Join?** ​If you’re a designer or researcher who wants to use your skills for more than just conversion, come say hi. ​It’s a chance to meet like-minded people and consider how design can solve universal human problems. ​**Who is this for?** ​Our events are for UX designers, researchers and other strategic and creative thinkers who are passionate about using their skills for social good, not just profit. Please note that this is not a networking event, or a place to find a job. ​**Who are the hosts?** Max is a London based design researcher. Until recently he was based in Tokyo, where he ran a small design agency and spent over 10 years as a meetup organizer. He's exploring ways to bring designers together to use our skills to work on meaningful problems. Katherine is a London based UX designer. After pivoting to design late in her career herself, she now helps professionals design their next career moves. She also brings her experience hosting engaging events for designers, including Friends of Figma in London. \*This event is being advertised on multiple sites, so the actual number of attendees will be different to what appears on meetup.

AI Work Walk #1 — Why do AI rollouts stall after the pilot?

**The question for this walk: why do AI rollouts stall after the pilot?** Most of us have watched something work in a pilot and then run into trouble. Bring one you're wrestling with. We walk in pairs and small groups, and I'll mix people up once or twice along the way so you get a proper conversation with three or four people. **Who this is for** People trying to make AI work inside organisations. Adoption and transformation leads, L&D and HR, operations, product, policy, risk, internal comms, consultants doing this for clients. **What this isn't** If you're here to sell, this isn't the one. **Meeting point:** Under the clock on the main concourse at Waterloo station, by the Pret. I'll be. We leave the station at 18:25 sharp, so please be on time. **Route:** down to the South Bank and east past the National Theatre and Tate Modern, over towards Borough. Finishing at The Mudlark by Southwark Cathedral for a drink with whoever has time. London Bridge station is two minutes from there for your way home. **RSVPs include one question. I read the answers, so please give me a line.** Running late on the night: 07491656653 or message me here.

LegalTech Business Connections for Working Professionals

**Welcome to Socialite Connections - LegalTech Business Connections for Working Professionals** Join Socialite Connections for an exclusive business event bringing together professionals working across **law, legal technology, compliance, digital transformation and professional services**. This is an opportunity to meet relevant people face-to-face, exchange ideas, discover potential business opportunities and build valuable professional relationships in one of the UK's fastest-evolving sectors. Whether you work within a law firm, LegalTech company, technology business, consultancy or professional services, you'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself, discuss what you do and meet people who could become future clients, partners, suppliers, collaborators or valuable contacts. **The Devonshire Terrace** is positioned perfectly on London’s Liverpool Street. Open as a bar and restaurant by day they can be extremely flexible; also offering a private party venue, as well as a chic London wedding spot with their own wedding license for those after something truly unique. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 21:00 \| Welcome & Warm Intro:** Your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:30 – 20:00 \| One Min Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room. **20:00 \- 21:00 \| Informal Networking:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the one minute pitch is finished. **Why Attend?** **Meet the right people** — Connect with professionals working across LegalTech, law, technology and professional services. **Generate new business** — Meet potential clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators. **Expand your professional circle** — Build relationships beyond your existing network. **Discover new opportunities** — Identify potential partnerships, referrals and commercial opportunities. **Exchange ideas** — Hear different perspectives on technology, innovation and the changing legal sector. **Raise your profile** — Introduce yourself, your expertise and your business to relevant contacts. **Build valuable relationships** — Have face-to-face conversations that can lead to opportunities beyond the event. **Stay connected to the sector** — Meet people involved in the latest developments across legal and technology. **Come along with a clear introduction, your LinkedIn profile and an open mind — you never know which conversation could lead to your next opportunity.** **Who Should Attend?** This event is ideal for professionals and businesses working across **law, LegalTech, technology and professional services**, including: Solicitors and legal professionals Barristers and legal advisors LegalTech specialists and companies Legal operations professionals Compliance and regulatory professionals Technology professionals working with the legal sector AI and automation specialists Digital transformation professionals Legal consultants and business advisors IT and software providers serving law firms Business owners and company directors Professional services firms Consultants and service providers Entrepreneurs developing solutions for the legal industry Professionals looking to develop new **clients,** **partnerships and business opportunities** **Whether you work directly in law or provide technology, services or expertise to the legal sector, this event is designed to help you meet relevant people and create valuable business relationships** **Photos/videos** may be taken for promotional purposes. You will be added to our whatsapp group on the day of the event.