The Friendly Data Meetup November 2024

Hi new friends and old! We're baaack!

As a smaller group, we make meaningful connections with like-minded data professionals. Lifelong friendships are forged along the way!

Whether you're new in town, want to expand your social circle, get into the data and AI space, or see a friend you know, this is the place to be!

No guest speakers nor rigid agenda, just a casual meetup and lots of fun conversation! 🥳

See you soon!

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🤝 Code of Conduct:
The Friendly Data Meetup welcomes all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities etc. There is a strict no discrimination policy in adherence to our code of conduct and our guiding principles. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful or antisocial behaviour.

In short, be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally, don't make others feel uncomfortable. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for The Friendly Data Meetup.

🌱 Donations, Volunteers and Patrons Welcome:
The Friendly Data Meetup is completely volunteer run and not for profit.

Donations and ideas are very welcome to fund some more exciting activities as summer is coming up!

Buy us a coffee or come and chat with us.

One-off: A Coffee for a Friend
Subscription: A Regular Supply of Coffee for a Friend

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About Us

🤗 Welcome data professionals and friends! Sometimes, it can be difficult to make friends within the field, and that's what we're all about! We're a group of like minded individuals who understand the highs and lows of working in data and tech.

✅ Our primary goal is to have higher quality conversations that are more meaningful, with smaller groups so that we get to spend more attention on each individual.

💯 If you're already reading this, you're definitely welcome! We welcome everyone, whether you're already in the data field, looking to get started or just curious!

🗨️ Bring your friends, bring your plus ones, we're all just here to have a good laugh and a good chat about the world, even if it isn't always about our work.

Our values:
📖 Openness - We welcome everyone
🤝 Trust - Build long-lasting friendships together
💝 Care - Be kind to others and help each other out

Who it's for
- Data Scientists
- Data Engineers
- Data Analysts
- AI Engineers
- ML Engineers
- Software Engineers
- Data Product Managers
- Financial and Quantitative Modellers
- Entrepreneurs, Contractors
- Anyone who works with Data
- Anyone looking to get into the space
- Friends

How to Make the Most of the Meetup
The Friendly Data Meetup has one simple purpose - meaningful connections.
We're not just a community of people, we're friends who get invested in each others lives.
We check in on our friends regularly, and personally.
So come and join us, more than just once or twice!