Freelancer Groups London

International Freelancers in London - Kings Cross Meetup

Looking to expand your network as a freelancer? You are in the right place! Join us for a relaxed social meetup where local and international freelancers in London can connect, share experiences and exchange ideas over a drink. This event is all about meeting people who have already sampled freelance life – or would like to give it a go. Our organiser Paul will welcome you on Tuesday 6th October from 6pm at The Fellow, a charming pub very close to Kings Cross station. **Important note:** Please send Paul a direct message if you plan to attend. **About this group:** This meetup is hosted by LondonFreelancers.co.uk , a new community for freelancers & freelance consultants in London. To find more meetups, events and activities we’re organising for the international freelancer community, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/london-freelancers/ **Attention:** We’re currently looking for additional organisers to help host events in other London neighbourhoods – if you’re interested, get in touch!

The Ideas Open Mic: Black History Month

A slightly different one from our usual F&F meetup, but it may be of interest! The Ideas Open Mic is my night of short talks on big ideas, followed by drinks and conversation. This edition is a **Black History Month special** on **Wed 14 Oct** at [The London Art Bar](londonartbar.com). Founders and freelancers spend a lot of time solving their own problems in their own heads. This is a good excuse to step outside that for an evening, hear some new ideas, and maybe meet your next collaborator. The lineup so far: a poet, and journalist Lance Casely-Hayford (who I'm co-producing with) on the media landscape, with more speakers to be announced. **We're also looking for more speakers**, and it's paid**.** Each speaker gets a £50 honorarium and free tickets for friends. If you have a story or idea you'd like to share that's somewhat on theme, you'd be very welcome to apply [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8enwUKA6F3trWygaaodQ9u0n6KNFAz0cmiCxHu9bU2v8GcA/viewform). Doors 7PM, talks from 7:30PM.

Free Workspace Wednesday

## FREE Coworking Day at hUBClub on the third Wednesday of the month ### Reserve your desk at one of our ### [FREE Workspace Wednesdays](https://www.ubcuk.com/whats-new/events/workspace-wednesday/) At hUBClub we offer comfortable co-working space in comfortable surroundings with everything you need for a great day's work. We are confident you'll love our professional working environment, so we'd love you to try us **FOR FREE**. Your Free day includes the use of a workspace, with wifi, access to kitchen and break out space with tea and coffee provided. All we ask is that you be willing to provide us with some feedback after your visit.

30-Day Writing Challenge (*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, RE: DATES)

**[FOR ACCESS TO OTHER "TIERS", BOOK DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE HERE: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/30-day-writing-challenge-2026** ... **30-Day Writing Challenge 2026** *Hosted by A Write & a Pint* Do you miss NaNoWriMo? We do too! 💭 This is our second year hosting A Write & a Pint’s 30-Day Writing Challenge, an exciting alternative to NaNoWriMo but in the same tradition! Last year, we had just over 30 people join us to make progress on their writing. This year, well, we're ready for however many want to be part of the challenge! If you’d like to join us throughout November 🍂, you’ll build momentum on your writing project in community with others 🤝. We’ll have live weekly online workshops 💻, workshop recordings 🎥, online accountability 📲, and social events 🎉 with other writers to help hone your skills and focus on your writing. ### **Who is this for?** 🤔 If you’re a writer or would-be writer working on a book of prose, poetry, or just any writing project, this is for you! It might be fiction ✨, memoir 📝, biography 👤, autofiction 🔄, autoethnography 🌍, a collection of short stories or poems 📚, or anything in between. You just need something to work on that you want to make tangible progress on over 30 days 📆, with support and in community 🌟. ### **What is the challenge?** 🎯 The challenge – if you choose to accept it – is just like NaNoWriMo, and to write a full, 50,000+ word manuscript 🖊️ in 30 days (wild, we know! 😅). And for anybody who makes it to **at least 10,000 words**, we invite you to submit your favourite 500-word excerpt ✨ to our competition. The author of our favourite piece will win a **Penguin Mini Classics Box Set** 🎁 🐧 (RRP £100). *Note: organisers Sean and Shimrit + 2 × guest judges will be reading each piece and whittling them down to a short list before choosing a winner.* That said, if you just want to join to be able to make meaningful progress on your writing in community, without needing to track wordcount, you are still very much welcome to join us! This is for anyone who wants to spend November committed to their writing, alongside others doing the same, and with support.  ### **How it works** ⚙️ Through November, you’ll join **8 live, online sessions** (1.5 hours each, twice a week) 🗓️. In the first half hour, we’ll work through practical exercises to hone your writing skills. We’ll then have an hour of shared, quiet writing time, where you can actively focus on your work. The sessions will cover topics such as **arc, plot, style, tone, character, dialogue, pace, and perspective** 🎭, and give you practical techniques and inspiration you can put to work straight away. Depending on the tier you sign up for, you might also participate in: * An all-day kick-off workshop at a London location 🍵 🥐 (with brunch + tea/coffee included) * An online midway-point check-in 💬 * A final “Read & Pint” social at a London location 🍷 📖 (with a drink included) * A 1.5-hour, one-to-one coaching session 🎓 to dive deeper into your writing * Editorial feedback on up to 1,500 words ✍️ 📝 You’ll also have the option of joining a dedicated **WhatsApp group** of fellow writers who are participating in the challenge 📲, for daily inspiration and accountability. Once you’re part of the WhatsApp community, there may also be people who want to commit to additional shared quiet writing time, or to self-organise writing meet-ups with others. The adventure is yours to craft! 🌟 ### **Total Value at a Glance 📌** * **12 hours** of live online workshops and focused writing time (All Tiers) * **Midway online “check-in”** gathering, to share challenges and progress (All Tiers) * **Designed journal** to accompany you through the month, including word tracker, worksheets, and daily pages (All Tiers) * **Facilitated WhatsApp group**, for daily support (All Tiers) * **1 full-day** in-person kick-off workshop in London, including brunch and a drink (Tiers 2 and 3) * **Final “Read & Pint”** in-person social with a drink, in London (Tiers 2 and 3) * **1.5-hour 1:1 coaching session** + feedback on up to 1,500 words (Tier 3) All participants will also be given a \*\*50% discount code to join our [Wake Up, Write membership ](https://www.writeandpint.com/pricing-plans/list)\*\*for the month, giving you access to our Morning Sessions up to three times a week, as an additional quite space to focus on your writing (All Tiers) ### **Pricing & Tiers** 💷 **Tier 1 – Weekly Online Workshops (£85)** * 8 x 1.5-hour live online sessions (twice a week) led by our facilitators, including skill-building exercises and focused writing time * Mid-point online check-in: gather with others and our facilitators to share and work through your challenges, progress, and successes so far * Dedicated journal to accompany you through the month * Accountability and community with fellow book writers * Membership of the WhatsApp group **Tier 2 – Weekly Workshops + Kick-Off and Finale (£130)** Everything in Tier 1, plus: * Kick-off (London venue): an all-day, in-person deep-dive to launch your month with momentum. Includes tea/coffee and brunch. * Final “Read & Pint” (London venue): a celebratory day of reflection, connection, and (if you’d like) the opportunity to share your words. Includes a drink of your choice (beer, wine, or soft) 🍻 **Tier 3 – Weekly Workshops, Kick-Off, and Finale, + Coaching (£205)** Everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus: * **1.5-hour one-to-one creativity coaching** with Sean 🎓 * **Editorial feedback** on up to 1,500 words of your project ✍️ ### **Why is there a fee?** 💡 While NaNoWriMo was largely self-led, this challenge is built around **live, expertly designed workshops**, and (if you choose) a **day-long, in-person kick-off** (with food and drink included), a **community celebration**, and **personal coaching with editorial feedback**. So, unlike the self-governed NaNoWriMo, you’re investing in **teaching, handouts, structure, feedback, a month-long stable community, and peer support** that will help you move forward with your book. ### **Which tier is right for me? 🧭** * **Tier 1** – Best value if you simply want structured weekly workshops with focused writing time, and accountability. * **Tier 2** – Best value if you want the full community experience with the London kick-off and finale. * **Tier 3** – Great value if you want deeper, more personalised coaching from a professional editor (Sean) with hands-on feedback and lots of clarity around the direction you're taking. ### **Dates for your diary** 🗓️ **All tiers (online):** * **Saturday 1st November:** The challenge begins! * **Tuesday 3rd:** Workshop 1, on Arc * **Thursday 5th:** Workshop 2 on Plot * **Tuesday 10th:** Workshop 3 on Style * **Thursday 12th:** Workshop 4 on Tone * **Saturday 14th (2pm to 3:30pm):** Midpoint check-in circle * **Tuesday 17th November:** Workshop 5 on Character * **Thursday 19th November:** Workshop 6 on Dialogue * **Tuesday 24th November:** Workshop 7 on Pace * **Thursday 26th November:** Workshop 8 on Perspective * **Tuesday 1st December:** The challenge ends! Celebrate the month just passed together in our WhatsApp group, the milestone reached, and share your ongoing plans ✅ *All weekly workshops are from 6:30 to 8pm (UK), with themes subject to change. Each weekly workshop includes up to an hour of focused quiet writing time.* **Tiers 2 and 3:** * **Saturday 24th October, 11:00 am–5:00 pm (London venue):** Kick-off all-day workshop, to help you prepare for the challenge starting 🍵 🥐 * **Saturday 5th December, 11:00am to 5:00 pm (London venue):** A celebratory “Read & Pint” social to reflect, connect, plan forward, and (if you’d like) share your writing 🎉*Note: This final in-person session is where we will announce our competition winner and award the prize, a full box set of Penguin Mini Classics (and don’t worry, no speech required unless you want to!).* 🐧 🎁 **Tier 3:** * Your **1.5-hour one-to-one coaching session** can be booked with Sean at any point during November. You’re welcome to share up to **1,500 words** for editorial consideration and feedback ✍️ ### **Meet your hosts! 👋** **About Sean:** Sean is the founder of A Write & a Pint and is a huge fan of fiction, screenwriting, poetry, memoir, and all manner of other literary forms. He works occasionally as a copywriter for Oxford University Press and a copy editor for ETH Zurich in Switzerland. Over the years, he’s studied with Curtis Brown, Scriptwriters & Co., and MetFilm, and regularly coaches novelists, poets, screenwriters, and memoirists. Sean’s favourite genres are modern, postmodern, existential, and literary fiction – but he’s a big fan of everything from sci-fi and fantasy to thriller and comedy as well. 👨‍🏫 **About Shimrit:** Shimrit is a writer, poet, facilitator and researcher, and member of the A Write & a Pint team, co-hosting Wake Up, Write and writing retreats with Sean. She is co-author of *Nature of Work: The new story of work for a living age* (2021), which blends storytelling and research to explore what we can learn from nature to create healthier working environments. Since then, she’s taken her love of literature, poetry, and nature deeper into her own creative practice, and is currently working on a verse novel exploring what it means to remember ourselves as of nature. **Ready to commit a month to writing?** **🚀** Pick your tier and join us for **The A Write & a Pint 30-Day Writing Challenge**! 🎉 **Testimonials from the 30-Day Writing Challenge 2025** *"I loved participating in this 30 day writing challenge. I discovered so many unexpected and lovely things about how I like to write and what I would like to explore. I loved the learning aspect of the sessions as well as time to experiment and write together. All in all a wonderful experience, thank you!”* *"I’ve really enjoyed the 30 days challenge. It’s been incredibly nice to meet different people and listen to their brilliant ideas, including what they might be working on. I especially liked the varying workshops, which were delivered twice weekly – nothing like an extra arrow in one’s quiver. One of the main benefits for me, I felt, was that it almost forced me to make time to write so I’d have something to share with all. I would certainly recommend anyone to join the challenge, as its open to all people, no matter what standard you are. Sean and Shimrit are excellent and easy going hosts, who love what they do.”* *"Thank you for bringing me into this lovely, supportive community of writers brought together by the fantastic Sean and Shimrit. My creativity has been nurtured and my thinking stimulated - taking part in this challenge has genuinely accelerated and levelled up my writing and I’m so excited to see where I go with it next!”* *“The month nourished my creativity and was super helpful to get me writing again. We had lovely sessions (I took part online and in person) and I am already missing the community and gentle encouraging support to keep going!”* *“I've really loved this challenge and can't thank you both enough for reaching out and encouraging me to take the plunge on things. Even though I wasn't able to be as involved with sessions or the group because of my work (I could have done so much more writing); I've really benefited from having the group education, support and community. I've been going through a really hard time recently, I was even feeling dejected by writing which has always been my safe space. This challenge and community has helped me regain my confidence tenfold and has really encouraged me to keep doing what I love. The relaxed and down to earth nature of how you have run the challenge has been a breath of fresh air. I've been put off so many times by high costs and pretentiousness making me lesser because of being from a working class background. W&P has changed that for me and I am incredibly grateful.”* *“It was an amazing experience and would love to do it again.”* *“The W&P community is a precious pearl, holding in care so many diverse writers and creative thinkers. Sean and Shimrit gently, kindly inspire and support all of us to do the same for one another. It is, by far, filled with the best people I have had the privilege to know, and has had a genuine and lasting impact on my ability to move my writing forward thanks to the support of everyone.”* *“The challenge was perfect for me this month. Rather than the big, unachievable goal I had of 'finish the book', I have achieved the challenge of writing 10,000 words of my book in a month. It's a digestible, achievable goal which helped me recommit to my writing rather than it just feel like a huge unachievable burden. And I could start enjoying it again. The workshops were great and I enjoyed the different styles. I especially like the quiet writing opportunities in community, which really helps me get things done and in the zone. It was a pleasure to meet so many fellow writers and I loved hearing other people's contributions and what they are passionate about. I learnt so much from the community and they have inspired me. This month has been important for me to slow down, reengage with my passions and cosy up in my writing blanket. I've really appreciated the challenge and space."* 

Write-in at the Mitre: work on your own material in convivial company

**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.** This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you. The structure of the session is roughly: 2pm: chat 2:20–3:25: writing time 3:25: chat/coffee break 3:40–4:45 writing time 4:45: chat But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out. **This is usually in the meeting room at the Mitre. If you arrive a bit later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**

In person meetup to critique work submitted by members.

This is a live session at The Mitre in Greenwich. The purpose of this meeting is to provide and receive critique on submitted extracts of members' creative writing, whether they're working on a novel, screenplay, poetry, a memoir or short story, etc. We share our extracts via email ahead of the meeting to give us all a chance to read the work in our own time and reflect upon it so as to be able to provide useful critique. If you want to submit an extract mail me at gpatrick66@hotmail.com to book a slot. If you are new to the group we ask that you participate in at least two of the Wednesday critiquing sessions before you submit work for review so that you get to know us and have a good understanding of how we operate. This will help you to get the most from a critique of your own work. Extracts should be approx 3,000 words and the full document (extract plus blurbs, questions etc) should not exceed 3,500 words in total. Extracts must be mailed to me (gpatrick66@hotmail.com) at the latest by 9pm on the Saturday before the session so that I can share your work with the rest of the group. We have a limit of 4 extracts per session to give adequate time to review work properly. Feel free to give guidance on any specific areas on which you would like feedback. E.g. Plot, pacing, structure or character development etc. (If you have not received the extracts by the Sunday before the session, mail me.) The group is friendly and relaxed, so please don't feel nervous about sharing your work! We will normally review extracts according to the order in which they are sent to me but if you need a particular slot let me know when you submit your extract and we will try to accommodate that. Please note that all phones MUST be switched to silent mode for the duration of the meeting.

Boozin' & Schmoozin' Networking for Independent Filmmakers

Want to meet indie filmmakers and film lovers around the world? Looking to find a team to work on your next project, volunteer your services for some set time, or just chat about movies with someone who can tell the difference between Fight Club and Dallas Buyers Club? Come to Raindance’s Boozin’ N Schmoozin’ – the monthly filmmakers networking event for people who love and make films! During the evening there will be an opportunity for attendees to address the room with requests and offerings. For example, “I am a writer/director looking for a producer to work with on my new script”, or “I am a DoP looking for new projects to work on”, etc Everybody welcome, producers, directors, actors, writers, composers, crew etc, etc Next date: Monday 12th October 2026 from 6:30pm UK time Venue: **Karma Sanctum Hotel, 20 Warwick Street, Soho, London W1B 5NF** (nearest tube Piccadilly Circus or Oxford Circus) * **Doors open at 6 :30pm** * **Pitching starts at 8pm** * **18+ only, cash bar once in** * **Hosted by Alex di Cuffa** * **Ground floor bar closes at 11pm, rooftop bar open to 1.30am (Iast orders 1am)** Advance booking only, no cash on door, sign up here This is a FREE event for Raindance Create Members, everyone else just £5 18+ only Hosted by Alex di Cuffa What they’re saying: "The network was really broad with lots of new people." - Andre Farquharson "It was really worth while. I spoke to a lot of people, gave out alot of business cards. I would definitely want to go again." - Harry Demuth "Nicely organised – MC Alex was charming." - Inez "Thanks. Was a good to meet some lovely people tonight." - Darren Brade "Nice place to be…good vibrations…!" - Viorel Obreja Whitaker Want to meet indie filmmakers and film fans in London? Want to find a team to work on your next project, volunteer your services for some set-time, or just talk about indie film with someone who can tell the difference between Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter? Come to Raindance's Boozin & Schmoozin. Free for subscribers to Raindance Create and Pro+ Members: https://raindance.org/membership/ £10 everyone else, sign up here Doors open at 6.30pm Cash bar once you're in * 18+ only Photography & filming may be inprogress during the course of this event If you do not want to be photographed please let the organisers know

OpenUK London Meet-up: “Agentic AI in Financial Services”

**Please register on Luma to reserve a spot: [https://luma.com/openuklondonmeetupsep26](https://luma.com/openuklondonmeetupsep26)** OpenUK brings back the Meet-up series starting in London on 22 October from 18:00 to 20:30. Tickets are free, thanks to Infosys for sponsoring the event. ​This month, we’ll talk about Agentic AI in Financial Services. ​ The format will be a panel session for 40 minutes and a 10-minute Lightning Talk from the Red Hat duo ​18.00 Arrival Drinks ​18.30 -19.20 Panel ​19.20 - 19.30 Lightning Talk, moderated by Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK & OpenHQ, “Agentic AI and Financial Services" ​20.00 Event Ends ​20.30 Leave Building ​Please provide your full name, job title, and company (organisation) for a security check at the lobby. Please bring a photo ID to get into the office. ​Pizza and drinks will be provided. ​**Since this is a free event with limited seats, if you cannot make it, please cancel your ticket on Luma.** ​Join the [OpenUK Slack community](https://join.slack.com/t/openuk/shared_invite/zt-2dj3znbqc-CAQoYM4mklMzwIBvHAG2uw?utm_source=luma) to continue the conversation and to support each other. ​If you would like to hear more about OpenUK’s other events, you can join our **[Newsletter](https://openuk.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9d6308e45152bb731122903de&id=34b8a50cce&utm_source=luma)**. ​By attending this or any OpenUK event, you are adhering to our **[Code of Respect](https://openuk.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Code-of-respect-Final-Aug-20.pdf?utm_source=luma)** and OpenUK’s **[Competition Policy](https://openuk.uk/competition-policy/?utm_source=luma).** Please read ahead.

Amplify Her Presents Monthly Co-Working Sessions

We’re excited to launch Amplify Her Monthly Co\-Working Sessions in collaboration with The Ministry \| Workspace & Members’ Club\. After high demand, we’re so excited to announce the launch of our **Amplify Her Monthly Co-Working Sessions**, in collaboration with **The Ministry\, Borough \| Workspace & Members’ Club**. These monthly co-working days are designed to give our community a dedicated space to **connect, create, and get things done**. Each session brings Amplify Her members together in an inspiring environment to co-work side by side, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and support one another’s growth within the music industry. Whether you’re writing, planning, producing, marketing, or simply need focused time around like-minded creatives, these sessions offer the perfect balance of **productivity, accountability, and community**. **[Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/networking-co-working-2026-10-19-10-00)** **Want to join?** **All In Pass** The **All-In Pass** offers full access to everything Amplify Her provides, plus personalised mentorship support. This is our most comprehensive membership option and is designed for artists and music professionals ready to fully invest in their growth. All-In Pass includes: * Access to industry events * Entry to workshops * Attendance at live music events * Full access to music industry courses * Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough * Access to industry opportunities, including: * Sync placement opportunities * Gig opportunities * Songwriting camps * Other professional development opportunities * 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight * Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support **Amplify Her Pass** The Amplify Her Pass is perfect for those looking to stay connected, informed, and actively involved in the music industry while being part of a supportive community. Amplify Her Pass includes: * Access to industry events * Entry to workshops * Attendance at live music events * Full access to music industry courses * Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough * Access to industry opportunities, including: * Sync placement opportunities * Gig opportunities * Songwriting camps * Other professional development opportunities * 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight * Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support At Amplify Her, we welcome everyone at every stage of their journey — whether you’re just starting out, finding your voice, or building a sustainable career in the music industry. Our mission is to create inclusive, supportive spaces where women and gender-marginalised creatives feel empowered, connected, and equipped with real opportunities to grow. Through community, education, collaboration, and access to industry pathways, Amplify Her exists to ensure no one has to navigate the music industry alone. Wherever you are on your journey, there is space for you here. **Follow us here:** [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/ "https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/") [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/ "https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/") [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/")

Amplify Her Songwriting Camp Is Back!

**We’re so excited to announce our second Songwriting Camp of the year!** Hosted by Amplify Her, this camp is part of our mission to support, uplift, and connect women and gender-expansive artists in the music industry. We’re here to create spaces where you feel empowered, heard, and inspired and this camp is a beautiful reflection of that. Join us for four incredible days of creativity, collaboration, and community. Whether you’re an experienced songwriter or just beginning your journey, this camp is designed to help you grow your craft, build meaningful connections, and have fun doing it! 🎟️ **Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss out.** Come write. Come connect. Come amplify your voice. **Amplify Her Members receive 20%** **Here’s what to expect:** The week begins on Thursday at 6 PM with a friendly virtual info session, where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know. It’s a great chance to ask questions and get excited for the days ahead. On Friday (5 pm - 7 pm), we’ll gather in person for a relaxed cocktail meeting, a chance to meet your fellow creatives, start building connections, and ease into the weekend together. The songwriting magic begins on Saturday (9:30 AM – 7 PM) and Sunday (9 AM – 5 PM) with two full days of writing, collaborating, and recording. Each day, you’ll choose from a selection of briefs and be encouraged to record one song in response. It’s all about exploring your creativity, pushing your boundaries, and sharing your voice. Listening Party 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We’ll wrap up the weekend with a group feedback session and an industry panel, offering kind, constructive insights to help you reflect, grow, and celebrate what you’ve created. **Expect:** Daily songwriting challenges (1 song per day to a brief of your choice) A safe, welcoming, and empowering space to collaborate Insightful feedback from peers and industry professionals Real-world experience writing to briefs A beautiful community of like-minded creatives Lots of inspiration, support, and memorable moments This isn’t just a camp, it’s a celebration of who you are as a songwriter, musician, or composer. Whether you’re here to refine your craft, meet your people, or simply reconnect with your creativity, we can't wait to create with you. The Amplify Her Team **[Make sure to reserve your ticket on our website.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/amplify-her-songwriting-camp-3)** **Follow us on:** [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/) [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/)

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What Breaks When You Let an Agent Loose on Your Repo

​Everyone's demoing agents that write code. Almost nobody shows you what breaks when you let one loose on your repo. Two builds, two honest reports, zero hype. 📅 **Date:** Thursday, October 22 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00-20:30 PM 📍 **Location:** Tessl AI Limited, 210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY, United Kingdom ✍️ Limited spots so make sure you grab yours! 🖇️ ​Agenda * ​18:00 Venue opens * ​18:30 Talk 1: **A Software Factory Build Report: What Worked, What Broke, What I'd Do Again** by Simon Maple * ​19:00 Talk 2: **Harness Engineering is not new** by Carly Richmond * ​19:30 Networking with pizza and drinks * ​20:30 THE END 🗣️ **Talks** *​**Talk #1 A Software Factory Build Report: What Worked, What Broke, What I'd Do Again*** ​In this session I'll present a full, honest account of building an autonomous issue-to-PR factory for my open-source project. I'll cover how I built a factory in layers, the decisions that paid off (versioned review lenses, deterministic gates), and the ones that cost me. I'll show where autonomy earned trust and where a human still has to step in, and how the developer's job quietly shifted from writing code to architecting changes the pipeline can execute via issues. The goal is to give you a realistic build plan, with potholes marked, so you can follow the same route with fewer scars. ​**Simon Maple, Developer Relations at Tessl** ​Simon Maple is the Head of Developer Relations at Tessl, and AI Native Dev co-host. Previously, Simon was the Field CTO, and VP Developer Relations at Snyk, ZeroTurnaround, and IBM. He became a Java Champion in 2014, JavaOne Rockstar speaker in 2014 and 2017, Duke’s Choice award winner, Virtual JUG founder and organiser, and London Java Community co-leader. ***Talk #2 Harness Engineering is not new*** ​Prompt engineering. Context engineering. And now Harness engineering. We love acronyms in the AI ecosystem. Yet much of the differences between context and harness engineering lies in practices, with a few tweaks, that we would consider traditional software engineering best practices. Join me as I walk through harness engineering and show what is a changing discipline, such as aspects of prompt and context engineering, and what is a traditional best practice in a different guise such as CI/CD pipelines, testing, monitoring and evaluation. ​**Carly Richmond, Developer Advocate Lead at Elastic** ​Carly is Developer Advocate Lead at Elastic, based in London, UK. Before joining Elastic in 2022, she spent over 10 years working as a technologist at a large investment bank, specialising in front-end web development and agility. She is a UI developer, who occasionally dabbles in writing backend services, a speaker and a regular blogger.