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Tech meetups near the seaside

codeHarbour is a technology meetup in Kent. Every month we watch two talks from technology enthusiasts, followed by general networking.

Areas We Cover

Whilst originally our events were aimed solely at programmers, we have since expanded our network to include talks on a variety of topics. IT workers from all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend and present :)

Below are some example areas we have covered:

  • APIs
  • Automation
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Gamification
  • IT Support
  • Machine Learning
  • SEO
  • Software and Web Development
  • Testing

Next meetup

Date: 31-07-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

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Schedule for the night:

  • 7:00 - 7:30 - Drinks and mingling
  • 7:30 - 8:00 - Build without limits - lessons learned from using generative AI dev tools Part 1 by Ricardo Sueiras
  • 8:00 - 8:15 - Intermission
  • 8:15 - 8:45 - Build without limits - lessons learned from using generative AI dev tools Part 2 by Ricardo Sueiras
  • 8:45 - 10:00 - Discussion and socialising

How To Find Us:

Floc Brewing
7a Cotton Rd
Wincheap Industrial Estate
Canterbury
CT1 3RB

Travel

There is a free car park outside the venue. The venue is also 10 minutes from Canterbury East and 20 minutes from Canterbury West.

When you arrive

Walk past the pizza company until you see a door on your right. Follow this upstairs to the meeting room. Alternatively someone behind the bar can point you in the right direction.

Future meetups

Date: 25-09-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Workshop

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Date: 30-10-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 27-11-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Workshop

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 18-12-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 26-02-2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

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Previous talks

So What Is AI Anyway?

Rebecca Vickery

with Rebecca Vickery

AI is everywhere—but is it really AI? This talk will clarify the differences between traditional automation, machine learning, and what we currently call AI. We’ll look at where each fits in modern software development, why they’re all still valuable, and tackle the question: Are we actually building AI, or just smarter code?
 

Database Design Should Be Agile

Ron Ballard

with Ron Ballard

Traditional database design is carried out as a theoretical exercise before any application development takes places. This talk describes a better approach: incremental database design, embedded in the development team and combining strong design principles with the embrace of frequent change, which we manage with version control and automated testing at every release.
 

AI: Automation, Augmentation, Augh! Part 1

Duncan Lawie

with Duncan Lawie

In this talk, we will think about how and whether AI can help us to automate repetitive tasks, what it means (right now) to use AI to enhance human capabilities and why we are not about to run out of 'augh!' moments.
 
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Team

Alex Cachia | AlexCachia5

Alex Cachia
Organiser/Host

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