What we’re about
Southend Techmeet aims to bring together everyone who is interested in technology or keen to learn by meeting similar minded people.
Who should join ?
Anyone who is passionate about technology both old and new is welcome.
Why should I join ?
To meet and learn from experts in technology. Learn from other experts experience.
Grow your network by meeting interesting people in and around Southend.
If you are an expert in any tech related field, you will have an opportunity to present your ideas or lead the group into discussion .
Currently we're meeting in Southend monthly at The Board Game Hut on the third Thursday evening of the month and Basildon on the third Sunday of the month.
Online meetings restarting from April 2025.
Latest details on https://www.southendtech.co.uk/
We look forward to meeting you.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Chelmsford Tech Meetup - pre launch meetupsPatch, Chelmsford
From September, we're starting a monthly Tech Meetup in Chelmsford on the first Thursday of the month 7pm-10pm at Patch.
In July and August, we're holding a couple of pre launch meetups for those ready to start building tech projects, previous event attendees and/or people interested in helping to shape the organisation and direction of the group.
Initially we're thinking of these events:
Monthly Project Evenings - for people who want to build projects, work together and share skills
Tech Talks and Networking - tech and business related talks
/dev/meet - more advanced technical workshops or talks suitable for those with industry experience (but anyone is welcome to attend if capable)
Hackathons - work on developing projects in a short timescaleAn event is being planned for October during Chelmsford Science Festival where we'll showcase the projects we have been working on; have a panel discussing AI; and some short talks on the theme of AI.
We're looking for people to give talks, help with organisation, promotion and recruitment, share skills with others, and work on exciting tech projects. Contact us via Meetup or attend an event if you'd like to get involved.
You can sign up to our mailing list here to be kept informed.
- Southend Tech MeetupThe Board Game Hut, Southend-on-Sea
Are you interested in building hardware and software projects ?
Want to build projects alongside other makers, organisations and companies ?
Want to learn various technologies ? Or just chat with others.Join us at The Board Game Hut on the third Thursday of the month.
Southend Tech Monthly Meetup at The Board Game Hut is a meetup for those who work in tech related industries, enthusiasts and those interested in all things tech. Over 18s only.
We will cover topics such as computer software, website design, cloud and internet technologies, hardware, Raspberry Pi, and much more.
The agenda is open to you. If you have any ideas for talks or demos, we’re especially keen to hear from you.Entrance £6 per person payable to the shop on entry.
Food/drink available: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/3505/1298/files/TBGH-Menu-6-5-23-5a.pdf
Please bring laptop / tablet / charger / hardware eg. Microbit to use, if you wish
We also meet monthly for Basildon Tech Meetup and other events such as Basildon Creative Tech Festival. (See other listings on Meetup and https://www.southendtech.co.uk/)
Check out our hackathon and the other events at Basildon Creative Tech Festival 2024 here:
https://creativetechfest.co.uk/2024-events
There will also be another festival in February 2025. - Basildon Tech MeetupOrleto Lounge, Basildon
Join us on the 3rd Sunday of the month in Basildon Town Centre for a monthly meetup for those interested in all things tech. Over 18s only.
We'll be upstairs at Orleto Lounge in the middle of the town centre - next to the new cinema.- and will be joining our friends at the Basildon Arts Index Social, some of whom are interested in virtual reality, digital arts and creative technology.
Food and drink is available:
https://thelounges.co.uk/orleto/Tech Nation cited Basildon as one of the top locations in the UK for e-commerce investment locations, and Basildon continues to serve as a recognised e-commerce hub in Essex. In March 2023 it was announced that Basildon was set to receive £4.4m in government funding to continue to scale the existing support for their creative and digital sectors.
Check out our hackathon and the other events at Basildon Creative Tech Festival 2024 here:
https://creativetechfest.co.uk/2024-events
There will also be another festival in February 2025.We also meet monthly in Southend.
See our Meetup events and https://www.southendtech.co.uk for further details.
- Chelmsford Tech Meetup - pre launch meetupsPatch, Chelmsford
From September, we're starting a monthly Tech Meetup in Chelmsford on the first Thursday of the month 7pm-10pm at Patch.
In July and August, we're holding a couple of pre launch meetups for those ready to start building tech projects, previous event attendees and/or people interested in helping to shape the organisation and direction of the group.
Initially we're thinking of these events:
Monthly Project Evenings - for people who want to build projects, work together and share skills
Tech Talks and Networking - tech and business related talks
/dev/meet - more advanced technical workshops or talks suitable for those with industry experience (but anyone is welcome to attend if capable)
Hackathons - work on developing projects in a short timescaleAn event is being planned for October during Chelmsford Science Festival where we'll showcase the projects we have been working on; have a panel discussing AI; and some short talks on the theme of AI.
We're looking for people to give talks, help with organisation, promotion and recruitment, share skills with others, and work on exciting tech projects. Contact us via Meetup or attend an event if you'd like to get involved.
You can sign up to our mailing list here to be kept informed.
