{dev.talk} - The one in May
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Quick Reminder: Organising these events takes a lot of time and effort from our dedicated volunteers. If your plans change and you can't make it, please cancel your ticket via the ticketing app or drop us an email at contactus@devdottalk.uk. This helps us manage the event better and allows others to attend.
📍 Venue Details Coming Soon!
We'll reveal the exact location on campus a few days before the event. If you get a ticket, you will be notified of the location on the day, as well as links to maps too. This helps us to manage capacity more effectively.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 26th May 2027
Time:
- Doors open: 6:50 PM
- Event starts: 7:00 PM
- Event ends: 9:00 PM
Location: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Speakers
It could be you!
Your Job title here
First May session
We are looking for a speaker for this session. If you are interested in speaking at this event, please get in touch with us.
Speaker Bio
Your bio would go here. This is a chance to tell the community about yourself and your work. You can talk about your background, your interests, and what you would like to share with the community.
Mark Oliver
Principal Software Engineer
Lean Coffee Session
This is a Lean Coffee session hosted by Mark Oliver. Lean Coffee is a participant-led format where attendees suggest topics, vote on what matters most, and discuss them in focused, timed rounds. It is interactive by design, so your participation is what makes the session valuable. Learn how Lean Coffee works.
Speaker Bio
Mark Oliver is a seasoned Principal Software Engineer and Team Leader with over 25 years of experience in the software industry. Throughout his career, he has developed multi-million pound software solutions for the aerospace, e-commerce, and telephony sectors. With more than a decade of team leadership, Mark has successfully guided teams of various sizes, leaving a lasting impact on both his colleagues and the projects they have delivered. He is also the founder of the {dev.talk} community.
What to Expect
We'll have soft drinks and some snacks available to keep you refreshed throughout the evening. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergen concerns, please let our organisers know.
Upon arrival, we'll check your ticket and provide you with a name badge. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees, so don't be shy, introduce yourself.
The night will consist of some software focussed talks (normally 2) interspersed with networking opportunities.
For more on the event format, see our Attending page and FAQs.
Important Notes
Photography & Recording: Please note that the event will be recorded and photographed. If you prefer not to be included in any photos or videos, kindly inform the camera operator. These materials will be used to promote future events and shared on platforms like YouTube.
We Can't Wait to See You
Thank you for being part of {dev.talk}. We're excited to connect, learn, and grow together as a community. See you soon!
Warm regards,
The {dev.talk} Team