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Tech meetups near the seaside

codeHarbour is a technology meetup in Kent. Every month we watch one or 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: 30-04-2026
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 - My developer journey Pt 1 by Jonathan Haddock
  • 8:00 - 8:15 - Intermission
  • 8:15 - 8:45 - My developer journey Pt 2 by Jonathan Haddock
  • 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: 28-05-2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Workshop

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Date: 25-06-2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 30-07-2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Workshop

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Previous talks

The Role of Data & AI in Modern Marketing

Rebecca Vickery

with Rebecca Vickery

In the first part of the talk, I’ll share practical tips and lessons learned from engineering a modern data model to power a next‑generation CRM platform, Braze. In the second part, I’ll explore real data science and AI applications in marketing, from marketing mix modelling to propensity and uplift modelling, and why they matter for delivering smarter, more effective customer experiences.
 

Resurrecting Old Systems For Fun (and Profit?)

Bob Eager

with Bob Eager

This talk will look at the application of emulation frameworks, both for interest and as a serious solution.
 

Christmas Live Action Text Adventure

Dan Bard

with Dan Bard

Remember those old text adventures from the early days of the internet... well let's throw out the green terminal and limited command set as we dive into a world of adventure where I'm sorry I don't understand that command will never be uttered!Join us for a text adventure turned interactive group experience where the story is controlled entirely by you. Try not to be eaten by a Grue!
 
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Team

Alex Cachia | AlexCachia5

Alex Cachia
Organiser/Host

Contact Us

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