Information Density: Meetup – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] The
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Whatever your interest, from hiking and reading to networking and skill sharing, there are thousands of people who share it on Meetup. Events are happening every day—sign up to join the fun.Join Meetup
[H1] The
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people platform.Where
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interestsbecome
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friendships.The
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people platform. Where
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interests become
[IMG: heart icon]
friendships.
Whatever your interest, from hiking and reading to networking and skill sharing, there are thousands of people who share it on Meetup. Events are happening every day—sign up to join the fun.Join Meetup
[H2] Events near Manchester, GB
See all eventsFree
[IMG: Real-Time Pipelines, Semantic Layers & AI-Ready Foundations]
[H3] Real-Time Pipelines, Semantic Layers & AI-Ready Foundations
Thu, May 21 · 4:30 PM UTCby Manchester Databricks User Group
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90 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI Data Hive: Manchester #4
Thu, May 28 · 4:00 PM UTCby AI Data Hive: Manchester
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89 attendeesFree
[IMG: 🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸]
[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸
Thu, May 21 · 6:00 PM UTCby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends
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41 attendeesFree
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[H3] Northern Azure user group May 2026 Meetup
Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM UTCby Northern Azure User Group
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40 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI Ecosystems & Cyber Resilience
Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM UTCby Manchester Statistical Society
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29 attendeesFree
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[H3] May 2026: Allyship in Action
Thu, May 21 · 4:30 PM UTCby Empower Together
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42 attendeesFree
[IMG: 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸]
[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸
Sat, May 30 · 6:00 PM UTCby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends
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36 attendeesFree
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[H3] Zahed Heidari - Developers Now Have a Second Brain: Learning to Think With AI
Thu, May 28 · 5:30 PM UTCby Practically AI: Applied AI for Software Engineers Manchester
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50 attendeesFree
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[H3] Real-Time Pipelines, Semantic Layers & AI-Ready Foundations
Thu, May 21 · 4:30 PM UTCby Manchester Databricks User Group
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90 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI Data Hive: Manchester #4
Thu, May 28 · 4:00 PM UTCby AI Data Hive: Manchester
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89 attendeesFree
[IMG: 🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸]
[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸
Thu, May 21 · 6:00 PM UTCby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends
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41 attendeesFree
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[H3] Northern Azure user group May 2026 Meetup
Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM UTCby Northern Azure User Group
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40 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI Ecosystems & Cyber Resilience
Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM UTCby Manchester Statistical Society
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29 attendeesFree
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[H3] May 2026: Allyship in Action
Thu, May 21 · 4:30 PM UTCby Empower Together
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42 attendeesFree
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[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸
Sat, May 30 · 6:00 PM UTCby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends
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36 attendeesFree
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[H3] Zahed Heidari - Developers Now Have a Second Brain: Learning to Think With AI
Thu, May 28 · 5:30 PM UTCby Practically AI: Applied AI for Software Engineers Manchester
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50 attendeesFree
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[H3] Real-Time Pipelines, Semantic Layers & AI-Ready Foundations
Thu, May 21 · 4:30 PM UTCby Manchester Databricks User Group
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90 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI Data Hive: Manchester #4
Thu, May 28 · 4:00 PM UTCby AI Data Hive: Manchester
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89 attendeesFree
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[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸
Thu, May 21 · 6:00 PM UTCby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends
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41 attendeesFree
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[H3] Northern Azure user group May 2026 Meetup
Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM UTCby Northern Azure User Group
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40 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI Ecosystems & Cyber Resilience
Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM UTCby Manchester Statistical Society
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29 attendeesFree
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[H3] May 2026: Allyship in Action
Thu, May 21 · 4:30 PM UTCby Empower Together
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42 attendeesFree
[IMG: 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸]
[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸
Sat, May 30 · 6:00 PM UTCby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends
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36 attendeesFree
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[H3] Zahed Heidari - Developers Now Have a Second Brain: Learning to Think With AI
Thu, May 28 · 5:30 PM UTCby Practically AI: Applied AI for Software Engineers Manchester
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50 attendeesSee all events
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[H3] Monthly Women’s Circle - Reconnecting With Yourself
Sun, May 17 · 5:30 PM UTC·Onlineby Return to Self
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182 attendeesFree
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[H3] "Who's Driving the Bus ?" -The ego is a good servant, but a terrible master
Sun, May 17 · 1:00 PM UTC·Onlineby The Eckhart Tolle "The Power of Now" Meetup
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348 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI eCommerce Blueprint Session
Sun, May 17 · 5:00 PM UTC·Onlineby Sunday Collective for Passive Income Side Hustle Strategy
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37 attendeesFree
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[H3] Work Anywhere Bootcamp
Sun, May 17 · 5:00 PM UTC·Onlineby Sunday Collective for Passive Income Side Hustle Strategy
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37 attendeesFree
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[H3] Monthly Women’s Circle - Reconnecting With Yourself
Sun, May 17 · 5:30 PM UTC·Onlineby Return to Self
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182 attendeesFree
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[H3] "Who's Driving the Bus ?" -The ego is a good servant, but a terrible master
Sun, May 17 · 1:00 PM UTC·Onlineby The Eckhart Tolle "The Power of Now" Meetup
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348 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI eCommerce Blueprint Session
Sun, May 17 · 5:00 PM UTC·Onlineby Sunday Collective for Passive Income Side Hustle Strategy
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37 attendeesFree
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[H3] Work Anywhere Bootcamp
Sun, May 17 · 5:00 PM UTC·Onlineby Sunday Collective for Passive Income Side Hustle Strategy
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37 attendeesFree
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[H3] Monthly Women’s Circle - Reconnecting With Yourself
Sun, May 17 · 5:30 PM UTC·Onlineby Return to Self
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182 attendeesFree
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[H3] "Who's Driving the Bus ?" -The ego is a good servant, but a terrible master
Sun, May 17 · 1:00 PM UTC·Onlineby The Eckhart Tolle "The Power of Now" Meetup
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348 attendeesFree
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[H3] AI eCommerce Blueprint Session
Sun, May 17 · 5:00 PM UTC·Onlineby Sunday Collective for Passive Income Side Hustle Strategy
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37 attendeesFree
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[H3] Work Anywhere Bootcamp
Sun, May 17 · 5:00 PM UTC·Onlineby Sunday Collective for Passive Income Side Hustle Strategy
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People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions, together. Membership is free.Sign up for free
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[H1] Events near Manchester, Manchester, GB
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[H3] Territory — Population, Resources, Power, and Boundaries
Monthly · Wed, May 27 · 8:00 PM BST·Onlineby Journey to Democracy: The End of Tyranny
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1 attendee
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[H3] Real-Time Pipelines, Semantic Layers & AI-Ready Foundations
Thu, May 21 · 5:30 PM BSTby Manchester Databricks User Group4.8
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90 attendees3 seats left
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[H3] Making virtual meetings work
Tue, May 19 · 6:00 PM BST·Onlineby Service Designers Connect4.8
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147 attendees
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[H3] AI Data Hive: Manchester #4
Thu, May 28 · 5:00 PM BSTby AI Data Hive: Manchester4.9
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89 attendees
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[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸
Thu, May 21 · 7:00 PM BSTby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends4.6
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41 attendees
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[H3] "Who's Driving the Bus ?" -The ego is a good servant, but a terrible master
Sun, May 17 · 2:00 PM BST·Onlineby The Eckhart Tolle "The Power of Now" Meetup4.5
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350 attendees
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[H3] Northern Azure user group May 2026 Meetup
Tue, May 19 · 6:00 PM BSTby Northern Azure User Group4.8
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40 attendeesWaitlist
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[H3] Vibe Coding: Build & Monetize an iOS App in 60 Minutes
Wed, May 27 · 6:00 PM CEST·Hybridby Luxembourg Vibe-Code & Hack Apps4.7
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390 attendees
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[H3] AI Ecosystems & Cyber Resilience
Tue, May 19 · 6:00 PM BSTby Manchester Statistical Society4.7
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29 attendees
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[H3] May 2026: Allyship in Action
Thu, May 21 · 5:30 PM BSTby Empower Together4.8
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42 attendees
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[H3] 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸
Sat, May 30 · 7:00 PM BSTby GetSocial Manchester 20s-40s | Meet People & Make Friends4.6
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36 attendeesWaitlist
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[H3] Zahed Heidari - Developers Now Have a Second Brain: Learning to Think With AI
Thu, May 28 · 6:30 PM BSTby Practically AI: Applied AI for Software Engineers Manchester4.9
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Sun, May 17 · 11:00 AM BST🥾⛺ GetSocial Rivington Hike | Get Active & Make New Friends 🎒🏞️**⚠️ What's going down?** Join us for an exciting 9km hike through the stunning landscapes of Rivington Pike! This moderate trail will take roughly 2.5 hours to complete with plenty of pit stops to rest, refuel and soak in the scenery!
📸 [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/getsocial.events)
💬 [Join our WhatsApp community](https://www.getsocial.events/whatsapp-community)
🔗 [Explore all our events & more here](https://getsocialevents.co.uk)
⚠️ **Important Note** Our walks and hikes are carefully planned using a mix of Google Maps and AllTrails but please note, we’re not professional guides. In most cases, it will also be the host’s first time exploring the trail! If we only stuck to routes we already knew, the variety of our walks would be pretty limited. So we kindly ask that you join us only if you’re happy with this relaxed, exploratory approach.
📍 **How to find us on the day?** We will meet 11am (sharp!) at Horwich train station. Please try and arrive on time as it can be hard to catch up if we've set off on the route already! If you are running late or having trouble finding us on the day, send us a message through the WhatsApp chat [here](https://www.getsocial.events/whatsapp-community) and we'll let you know where we are.
⛰️ **Event Disclaimer** By attending this walking event, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
1. ⚠️ *Assumption of Risk:* Walking involves risks such as slips, falls and adverse weather. Participation is at your own risk.
2. 🧭 *Personal Responsibility:* You are responsible for your own safety including wearing suitable clothing and footwear as well as carrying food, water and necessary supplies.
3. 💪 *Fitness:* You confirm you are in suitable physical condition to participate and have no medical conditions that could endanger yourself or others.
4. ⛑️ *No First Aiders:* This event does not have a designated first aid personnel. You are responsible for managing your own medical needs and emergencies.
5. 📋 *Guidelines:* Follow all instructions and safety advice from organizers or event leaders.
6. 🚫 *Liability:* Organizers are not responsible for any injuries, accidents or losses that occur during the event.
7. 🌦️ *Cancellations:* The event may be modified or cancelled due to weather or other safety concerns.
8. 🐾 *Dogs:* For safety reasons and to ensure the comfort of all attendees including those with phobias, dogs are not allowed at the event.
📸 **Photos & Videos** Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let a member of the team know on the night & we’ll be happy to accommodate!
**🤝 Want to join the GetSocial team?** Love the community and want to help bring people together? We’re always looking for friendly hosts to help welcome guests, introduce people and keep the vibe going.
Our team helps run a range of events including drinks socials, game nights, women only events, walks & hikes and much more so there’s something for everyone!
Perks include:
🎟 Free entry to events
🍹 Drinks on us
👋 Meet loads of new people
📈 Help grow the community
If you’re interested please fill in the following [form](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=N4wvGcpR80O8GtGHz9aOxko-ju94HVZBvku1aEmbXt5UQURXUzJLTEcwTE1JWldJRjY5TEtHVExUTS4u&route=shorturl).
🔒 **Your comfort = our priority** We’re committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for everyone. If you ever feel uncomfortable or experience inappropriate behaviour at an event, please let a host know or report it anonymously via [this link](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=N4wvGcpR80O8GtGHz9aOxko-ju94HVZBvku1aEmbXt5UNldBSTVCWjNGV1pZSVNOTjFaUkRFSjdDQS4u). We take all reports seriously.
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Thu, May 21 · 7:00 PM BST🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸🌟 **What’s the vibe?** New to Manchester, keen to expand your social circle or just fancy a fun night out? This is your chance to meet like-minded young professionals in a relaxed, friendly setting.
🎟️ **Ticket Pricing (Welcome Drink Included!)**
✨ £4 Early Bird \(Available\) \| 💷 £6 Standard \(Available\) \|🚪 £8 On the door \(Available\)
💃 **Bring a friend for FREE with a Women's or Non-Binary ticket!** Totally optional and ideal if you’d rather not come solo, just make sure you both arrive together. It’s our way of creating a more balanced, inclusive space where everyone feels safe and welcome.
**👇 What's included with your ticket?** Each ticket includes one welcome drink, your choice of:
🥂Glass of Prosecco \| 🥂 Glass of Mimosa \|🥤 Any soft drink \(excluding mocktails\)
Think of it as pre-paying for the first drink you’d buy anyway, just cheaper!
🎟️ [Get your ticket here](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/xj1tc6zn/la/6rwd) or [Bank transfer option](https://getsocialevents.co.uk/tickets)
📸 [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/getsocial.events)
💬 [Join our WhatsApp community](https://www.getsocial.events/whatsapp-community)
🔗 [Explore all our events & more here](https://getsocialevents.co.uk)
**📍 How to find us on the night?** We have the Be At Two room fully booked privately for this event.
✨ **What to expect**
👫 A crowd of fun, friendly young professionals (20s-40s)
🍹 Drinks, 💬 chats & 😂 laughter (with music at just the right volume)
📍 Reserved space just for us so no awkward wandering
😎 A relaxed vibe where everyone is open to meeting new people
💡 **Who’s it for?**
💼 Young professionals in Manchester
🌍 People who want to expand their social circle
🎉 Anyone up for a fun, easygoing night
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📸 **Photos & Videos** Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let a member of the team know on the night & we’ll be happy to accommodate!
😨 **Coming solo or feeling nervous about attending?** You’re not the only one, in fact over 50% of our guests come solo and most are attending their first ever GetSocial event. It’s only a few minutes of initial awkwardness before you find yourself chatting, laughing and wondering why you were ever nervous in the first place. You got this! 👊
**🤝 Want to join the GetSocial team?** Love the community and want to help bring people together? We’re always looking for friendly hosts to help welcome guests, introduce people and keep the vibe going.
Our team helps run a range of events including drinks socials, game nights, women only events, walks & hikes and much more so there’s something for everyone!
Perks include:
🎟 Free entry to events
🍹 Drinks on us
👋 Meet loads of new people
📈 Help grow the community
If you’re interested please fill in the following [form](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=N4wvGcpR80O8GtGHz9aOxko-ju94HVZBvku1aEmbXt5UQURXUzJLTEcwTE1JWldJRjY5TEtHVExUTS4u&route=shorturl).
**📋 Event Guidelines**
1. 🙏 Be *Respectful:* Anyone who arrives noticeably intoxicated, causes disruption or makes others uncomfortable will be refused entry or asked to leave. No exceptions.
2. 😊 *Friendly Vibes Only:* This is not a dating event. We expect all interactions to be friendly, respectful and platonic. Any inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated
⚠️ Breaching these guidelines may result in immediate removal from the event or group. We take safety, comfort and inclusivity seriously so please help us protect the vibe.
🔒 **Your comfort = our priority** We’re committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for everyone. If you ever feel uncomfortable or experience inappropriate behaviour at an event, please let a host know or report it anonymously via [this link](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=N4wvGcpR80O8GtGHz9aOxko-ju94HVZBvku1aEmbXt5UNldBSTVCWjNGV1pZSVNOTjFaUkRFSjdDQS4u). We take all reports seriously.
[IMG: 🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸]
Sat, May 30 · 7:00 PM BST🍹 GetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Ark Deansgate 🎉🍸🌟 **What’s the vibe?** New to Manchester, keen to expand your social circle or just fancy a fun night out? This is your chance to meet like-minded young professionals in a relaxed, friendly setting.
🎟️ **Ticket Pricing (Welcome Drink Included!)**
✨ £4 Early Bird \(Available\) \| 💷 £6 Standard \(Available\) \|🚪 £8 On the door \(Available\)
💃 **Bring a friend for FREE with a Women's or Non-Binary ticket!** Totally optional and ideal if you’d rather not come solo, just make sure you both arrive together. It’s our way of creating a more balanced, inclusive space where everyone feels safe and welcome.
**👇 What's included with your ticket?** Each ticket includes one welcome drink, your choice of:
🍹Cocktail \|🥤Any soft drink \(excluding mocktails\)
Think of it as pre-paying for the first drink you’d buy anyway, just cheaper!
🎟️ [Get your ticket here](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/6ijgv3am/la/bift) or [Bank transfer option](https://getsocialevents.co.uk/tickets)
📸 [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/getsocial.events)
💬 [Join our WhatsApp community](https://www.getsocial.events/whatsapp-community)
🔗 [Explore all our events & more here](https://getsocialevents.co.uk)
**📍 How to find us on the night?** We have the canal room downstairs fully booked privately for this event.
✨ **What to expect**
👫 A crowd of fun, friendly young professionals (20s-40s)
🍹 Drinks, 💬 chats & 😂 laughter (with music at just the right volume)
📍 Reserved space just for us so no awkward wandering
😎 A relaxed vibe where everyone is open to meeting new people
💡 **Who’s it for?**
💼 Young professionals in Manchester
🌍 People who want to expand their social circle
🎉 Anyone up for a fun, easygoing night
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
📸 **Photos & Videos** Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let a member of the team know on the night & we’ll be happy to accommodate!
😨 **Coming solo or feeling nervous about attending?** You’re not the only one, in fact over 50% of our guests come solo and most are attending their first ever GetSocial event. It’s only a few minutes of initial awkwardness before you find yourself chatting, laughing and wondering why you were ever nervous in the first place. You got this! 👊
**🤝 Want to join the GetSocial team?** Love the community and want to help bring people together? We’re always looking for friendly hosts to help welcome guests, introduce people and keep the vibe going.
Our team helps run a range of events including drinks socials, game nights, women only events, walks & hikes and much more so there’s something for everyone!
Perks include:
🎟 Free entry to events
🍹 Drinks on us
👋 Meet loads of new people
📈 Help grow the community
If you’re interested please fill in the following [form](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=N4wvGcpR80O8GtGHz9aOxko-ju94HVZBvku1aEmbXt5UQURXUzJLTEcwTE1JWldJRjY5TEtHVExUTS4u&route=shorturl).
**📋 Event Guidelines**
1. 🙏 Be *Respectful:* Anyone who arrives noticeably intoxicated, causes disruption or makes others uncomfortable will be refused entry or asked to leave. No exceptions.
2. 😊 *Friendly Vibes Only:* This is not a dating event. We expect all interactions to be friendly, respectful and platonic. Any inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated
⚠️ Breaching these guidelines may result in immediate removal from the event or group. We take safety, comfort and inclusivity seriously so please help us protect the vibe.
🔒 **Your comfort = our priority** We’re committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for everyone. If you ever feel uncomfortable or experience inappropriate behaviour at an event, please let a host know or report it anonymously via [this link](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=N4wvGcpR80O8GtGHz9aOxko-ju94HVZBvku1aEmbXt5UNldBSTVCWjNGV1pZSVNOTjFaUkRFSjdDQS4u). We take all reports seriously.
[IMG: 🍹GetSocial Games Night | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Pixel Bar 🎮🍸]
Tue, Jun 2 · 7:00 PM BST🍹GetSocial Games Night | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Pixel Bar 🎮🍸🌟 **What’s the vibe?** We’re back with another social, this time it’s a games night and you’re invited! Expect good vibes, great people, friendly competition and plenty of chances to make genuine new friends. Come curious, come solo, come with friends just don’t miss it!
🎟 **Tickets Pricing**
✨ £6 Early Bird \(Available\) \| 💷 £8 Standard \(Available\) \|🚪 £10 On the door \(Available\)
💃 **Bring a friend for FREE with a Women's or Non-Binary ticket!** Totally optional and ideal if you’d rather not come solo, just make sure you both arrive together. It’s our way of creating a more balanced, inclusive space where everyone feels safe and welcome.
**👇 Here is what you get:**
🕹️ 4 hours of unlimited gaming across all 5 booths, we're talking Playstation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch.
🍸 Full access to the basement floor to chill, socialise & mingle.
🍹 2-4-£15 cocktails until 10pm.
🎉 A night packed with games, great vibes & amazing people.
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[H1] Real-Time Pipelines, Semantic Layers & AI-Ready Foundations
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[H3] Manchester Databricks User Group
[H2] Details
Welcome to the Manchester Databricks Meetup - May 2026
Join us for an evening packed with Databricks insights, real-world use cases, expert speakers, and plenty of time to network with the local data & AI community
Agenda:
17:30 – 17:45 | Arrival & Networking
Meet fellow data professionals, practitioners, and Databricks enthusiasts
17:45 – 18:00 | Opening Remarks & Introductions
Opening remarks from the organisers
18:00 – 20:00 | Sessions
Hear from industry leaders sharing practical Databricks and AI insights.
Pizza and refreshments will be served during the sessions.
20:00 onwards | Drinks & Networking
Continue the conversations over drinks and informal networkin
Session 1
Cassidy Louch – Lead Data Engineer, ASDA
From Day-Old Data to Real-Time Retail: Modernizing CDC With Spark Declarative Pipelines and Lakeflow
Cassidy will share how he transformed a legacy CDC solution into a modern, real-time data pipeline using Databricks.
In this session, you’ll learn:
The successes and pitfalls of moving from batch to real-time architectures
How the solution was iteratively designed and refined
How new Databricks capabilities like AutoCDC and Lakeflow Connect were leveraged
How a complex, cumbersome legacy setup was turned into a streamlined, scalable workflow
This is a highly practical session for anyone looking to modernise ingestion pipelines or unlock real-time use cases.
Session 2
Anna Gatty & Declan Watson - Senior Solutions Engineer & Senior Solutions Architect - Databricks
Scaling Trusted Decisions: The Semantic Foundation for Self-Service Analytics and Agentic Workflows
Today, company knowledge is often fragmented across dashboards and tools, leading to inconsistent metrics and slower decision-making.
In this session, Anna and Declan will explore how to build a trusted, governed semantic layer that enables both self-service analytics and future AI capabilities.
They’ll cover:
Why fragmented KPIs and definitions create friction across teams
How a semantic layer brings consistency and reduces rework
Enabling self-service analytics with trusted data
Laying the foundation for agentic AI workflows that can reason over data correctly
How this vision is enabled using Unity Catalog, UC Metrics, and Genie on Databricks
The outcome: faster, more confident decision-making and a foundation for trusted AI at scale.
Session 3
Peter Murty - Director of Technology - Flutter Entertainment
Delta Sharing at Scale: Turning Governed Data Sharing into Business Value
As organisations scale, one of the biggest challenges isn’t just managing data, it’s sharing it effectively, securely, and in a way that actually drives business value.
In this session, Peter will walk through how Delta Sharing can be used to enable governed data access across multiple brands, while still maintaining control, consistency, and trust.
Drawing on real-world experience, he’ll explore how to move from fragmented, distributed datasets to centralised, business-ready views — and how platforms can be stood up quickly, then scaled for wider adoption across the organisation.
He’ll also cover how Unity Catalog underpins secure, controlled data sharing, helping teams strike the balance between accessibility and governance.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How to share data across multiple brands using Delta Sharing
Approaches to creating centralised views (e.g. finance) from distributed datasets
What it takes to stand up a data sharing platform in ~3–4 months
How to scale adoption beyond the initial use case
How governance frameworks enable—not block—data access
How to move from technical capability to measurable business outcomes
A practical session for data leaders and engineers looking to unlock more value from their data by making it accessible, trusted, and usable at scale.
Date and Location:
Date: Thursday 21st May
Venue: Slalom - Floor 15, Bloc, 17 Marble Street, Manchester, M2 3AWReport event
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[H1] AI Data Hive: Manchester #4
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[H3] AI Data Hive: Manchester
[H2] Details
## Welcome Back to the Hive! 🐝
AI Data Hive: Manchester #4
The buzz is back! Get ready to plug into Manchester’s most vibrant data community for our fourth instalment. Whether you’re a seasoned Data Scientist, an aspiring AI Engineer, or a curious innovator, the AI Data Hive is your space to connect, learn, and lead. 🤝
We are moving past the hype to explore the real-world magic of Data and AI. 🚀 This is where Manchester’s brightest minds gather to swap honest insights, troubleshoot the tough stuff, and empower one another to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Why Join the Hive? ⚡️
Learn from the Best: Immerse yourself in thought-provoking talks from industry experts and peers who are actually "doing the work." 🎓
Spark Innovation: Ignite fresh ideas through dynamic, high-energy discussions that go beyond the screen. 💡
Empower the North: Shape the future of this community—because this Hive belongs to you and the incredible talent right here in Manchester. 🐝
Speakers to be announced soon!
Arrivals from 5 PM
Speakers begin at 6 PM
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