Open Tech Calendar

Girl Geek Scotland: Negotiation Skills

How do you ask for more money? What's the best way to approach asking for a promotion? And what's the right strategy to discuss flexible working or changing your terms and conditions?

These are just some of the questions we'll be exploring at our next event when we cover the topic of Negotiating Skills.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-negotiation-skills-tickets-64806299386

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-negotiation-skills-tickets-64806299386

Tue 16th Jul 2019 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Tue 16th Jul 2019 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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Girl Geek Scotland: Interview Skills

Would you like to shine in your next interview? Make sure you book your ticket now for our event on 11th June to learn more about interview skills. We’ll hear from industry experts about preparation, mindset, tactics, meaningful answers and how to handle the challenging questions including the technical interview.

For full details of the event please take a look at our Eventbrite page...

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-interview-skills-tickets-62669729849

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-interview-skills-tickets-62669729849

Tue 11th Jun 2019 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Tue 11th Jun 2019 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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Girl Geek Scotland: Your Online Self

How do you make yourself stand out from the crowd online? When you do, is it happening in a way that you're happy with? How do you let the world know who you are and what you do, and connect up with similar people?
Why not come along and join us as we hear from social media experts, as well as taking the opportunity to network with women from all sorts of roles & companies across the tech sector in our area.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-your-online-self-tickets-60843195636

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-your-online-self-tickets-60843195636

Wed 8th May 2019 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 8th May 2019 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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Girl Geek Scotland: Effective CVs

You don't need to be actively job hunting to want to keep your CV accurate, up to date and good quality. You never know when it may be useful - perhaps an internal promotion, or an opportunity within a board for a charity.

We’ll be hearing from experts from different areas - including recruitment companies & technical recruiting managers - on how to make your CV as strong as possible, making you stand out from the crowd and more likely to get the roles you want.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-effective-cvs-tickets-59246410609?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-effective-cvs-tickets-59246410609?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Wed 3rd Apr 2019 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 3rd Apr 2019 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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Meaningful Networking

Come and learn what we really mean when we talk about a meaningful network, learn about how to overcome common challenges and share your thoughts, and hear from others doing the same. We will hear from an expert speaker, then split into small breakout groups facilitated by an experienced networker to give you opportunity to share your own experiences and ideas, and start actively working on your next steps.

http://www.girlgeekscotland.com/events/meaningful-networking/

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-meaningful-networking-tickets-56509655902

Wed 13th Mar 2019 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 13th Mar 2019 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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EuroPython Women's Social Night

Are you visiting Edinburgh for the EuroPython conference?

Would you like the opportunity to meet up for a relaxed, friendly and informal evening of networking, with other women speaking & attending as well as some of the local tech community?
Or are you working or studying in the tech community based in the Edinburgh area?

Would you like the opportunity to network with some of the speakers & attendees at the largest European Python conference, to find out more about it, learn about their working life & roles, and share your own stories about life here in Edinburgh and our tech community?

PyData Edinburgh & Girl Geek Scotland would like to invite you to join them, and other members of the vibrant tech community in Edinburgh, to enjoy some networking, some chat, some drinks and some nibbles!

We would love to hear about experiences at EuroPython, and beyond, and perhaps we can share some stories about Edinburgh and our community, whether tech stories or top tips on where to visit while you are in town!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-pydata-edi-europython-womens-social-night-tickets-48121710331

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-pydata-edi-europython-womens-social-night-tickets-48121710331

Wed 25th Jul 2018 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 25th Jul 2018 8:00pm (Europe/London)

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How To Grow Your Digital Business For Investment

Would you like to know how to engage with your very first customers, build an early adopter market and take your market to the mainstream?
In this panel event for entrepreneurs and business leaders in digital innovation we will talk about the marketing and engagement skills needed to grow your company to maturity, and how to incorporate growth and measurement into proposals for your investors.
At this event we will ask our panel members to comment on three classic books on growing businesses and tell us how these methods influenced them.
Ask: The Counterintuitive Online Formula to Discover Exactly What Your Customers Want to Buy...Create a Mass of Raving Fans...and Take Any Business to the Next Level, Ryan Levesque
The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses, Eric Reis
Crossing the Chasm, (3rd Edition): Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers, Geoffrey A Moore
More details coming soon!

Panel Guests
Chair: Vicky Brock - Entrepreneur
Mark Logan - Transformational C-level internet economy executive (former COO, Skyscanner)
Rachel Lane - Digital Strategist & Service Designer
Leah Lockhart - Digital Engagement, The Democratic Society
Angela Prentner Smith - Managing Director, This is Milk

Schedule
6.30pm - 7.00pm Registration, networking & snacks
7.00pm - 7.15pm - Welcome
7.15 - 7.45pm - 5minute Pitches - Panel Guests
15 minute break
8.00 - 9.00pm Panel Discussion incl Q&A
9.00 - 9.15 - Next Steps, Partner News & Feedback
9.15 - 9.30pm - Exit the building
9.30pm - Networking continues in Bodabar
Please note that we have a sightly earlier close than usual due to building security policies. Because of this slightly shorter time we ask our guests to please be prompt and help us keep to time. We will close at 9.30pm sharp when we will ask our guests to continue networking in Bodabar.

Biographies
Chair: Vicky Brock - Entrepreneur, vickybrock.com
Vicky Brock is a globally renowned and award winning entrepreneur, innovator and woman in IT (Forbes, Bloomberg, Everywoman, Computer Weekly). She raised $2 million in equity investment and grant funding from her extensive international network for Clear Returns as Founder and CEO. She built an EU Top Tech Startup for her multi award winning company which has machine learning & AI at its core. Vicky has shared the fundamentals of becoming investor ready on her blog.
Mark Logan - Tranformational C Level Executive
Mark has over 25 years' experience in successful tech-startups and 1st-tier internet tech environments. He was instrumental in the success of multiple award-winning start-ups, including as COO in Skyscanner, one of Europe's most impactful tech businesses, where he joined in early 2012 to take on the general management of the company, culminating in a £1.5billion acquisition in 2016. He was VP of Engineering at Atlantech, a Scottish software business sold to Cisco for $180m in 2000, and a founding member of big-data start-up Sumerian, in 2002 He now works as an advisor, investor and non-executive director.
Angela Prentner-Smith - This is Milk, Managing Director
Angela Prentner-Smith leads the business strategy and operations for This is Milk. Angela is passionate about customer experience, digital and running great projects. Angela started her career in earnest in the Public Sector, working on the Student Loans Company’s Customer First transformation programme. She was responsible for online projects from scope, insights through design, delivery and live management. ​Since then Angela has had roles on some of Scotland’s largest programmes, working for the likes of Scottish Power, Tesco Bank, Barclays Wealth and National Australia Group. Since starting This is Milk, Angela has mentored at Entrepreneurial Spark, spoken at a number of events, and been nominated for several awards in 2016 and 2017, including an Inspiring City Award, (Contribution by a young business leader - 2016), and a SWIB Celebrating Women Award for Communicator.
Rachel Lane - Digital Strategist & Service Designer
Rachel brings 12 years of digital marketing experience gained in national agencies across the UK and Canada, including SEO, SEM, online advertising, digital production, planning, UX research and strategy. She has historically consulted on UX design for startups, alongside digital transformation projects for corporate clients and multi-channel advertising campaigns. In 2015, she made the decision to apply to the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design (CIID), keen to develop prototyping skills so she could bring some of her own ideas to life. Rachel was accepted to CIID in 2016 and graduated in December 2017.
Leah Lockhart - The Democratic Society, Public Engagement
Helping organisations build capability for meaningful public involvement and engagement, Leah works at the intersection of technology, academia and public service. With a focus on Scotland’s third sector and local governments, she has a special interest in how commercial community management and service development practices can help create public services fit for the internet age. Leah is a core organiser of the OneTeamGov network in Scotland, a movement of reform through practical action.

Pre-register on Eventbrite
We have limited tickets on this event in order to create an intimate environment for audience participation and to create an event video. Only people who register on Eventbrite can be admitted. Please refer to our Event Photography / Videography Policy here.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-grow-your-digital-business-for-investment-tickets-42037050951

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-grow-your-digital-business-for-investment-tickets-42037050951

Thu 15th Feb 2018 6:30pm (Europe/London)

Thu 15th Feb 2018 9:30pm (Europe/London)

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GGS Event Policies
Please refer to our Anti-Harassment Policy and Event Photography / Videography Policy as set out on our website. Your acceptance of which is assumed should you register to attend one of our events.

Critical Skills For Leadership

In this series of workshops we will explore what skills and experience are needed to get into a Leadership role, and what special qualities are desired at the highest levels.

WORKSHOPS
* Essential Skills for the Board in a Digital Age - Based on a Briefing Paper By Vicky Brock Led by Girl Geek Scotland
* The X-Factor for Leadership Roles, Based on International Research - Led by Gail Logan
* What Can Tech Learn From The Aurora Leadership Programme - Led by TBC

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/critical-skills-for-leadership-tickets-38700339758

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/critical-skills-for-leadership-tickets-38700339758

Tue 7th Nov 2017 6:30pm (Europe/London)

Tue 7th Nov 2017 9:30pm (Europe/London)

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http://www.girlgeekscotland.com/anti-harassment-policy/

Girl Geek Scotland is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the event organisers.

Harassment includes verbal comments or the supply of written materials that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender or other characteristics, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the event organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact one of the event organisers immediately.

Event organisers will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social events.

Girl Geek Scotland+ Legal Hackers Scotland: HackChain17 (Hackathon)

Brought to you by Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotChain17.

Blockchain is an area of rapid growth globally, with a number of start-ups in blockchain flourishing in Scotland. We're thrilled to be hosting HackChain17, Scotland's 1st blockchain hackathon, in partnership with Scotland's leading blockchain conference, and we hope you will sign up and get involved.

The hackathon winners will have the opportunity to present their solution on-stage at the high-profile ScotChain17 conference, attended widely by industry leaders, investors and technical experts.

The event is open to all (must be 18+ years), and there will be some optional workshops running before the hackathon if you are interested in learning more about blockchain development. Details will be posted on the Girl Geek Scotland website soon.

Challenge Areas:

(See the HackChain17 website for further details on challenges)

http://www.girlgeekscotland.com

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-legal-hackers-scotland-hackchain17-tickets-37502570197

Fri 6th Oct 2017 8:30pm (Europe/London)

Sun 8th Oct 2017 8:30pm (Europe/London)

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GGS Hackchain17 Blockchain Coding Workshop (Short Course)

Brought to you by Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotChain17.

We are holding two training sessions for participants in #HackChain17 to help them get to grips with Blockchain technology and come up with awesome ideas for the hackathon. Don't forget to register for the hackathon too, which takes place 6-8 October. See the HackChain17 website for more information and to sign up.

http://www.girlgeekscotland.com/

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ggs-hackchain17-blockchain-coding-workshop-tickets-37855624191

Sat 23rd Sep 2017 9:30am (Europe/London)

Sat 23rd Sep 2017 5:30pm (Europe/London)

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GGS Autumn Social: Meet The Volunteers (Casual Meetup)

Time for another seasonal social meetup for GGS. This is a casual and informal event, an opportunity for the volunteering team to relax and catch up with each other, and to welcome other likeminded folks to meet them, meet each other, network, and have a relaxing Autumnal drink at the delightful Le Monde Hotel bar.

http://girlgeekscotland.com

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ggs-autumn-social-meet-the-volunteers-casual-meetup-tickets-37552045178

Thu 21st Sep 2017 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Thu 21st Sep 2017 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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GGS #HackChain17 - Introduction to Blockchain (Short Course)

Brought to you by Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotChain17.

We are holding two training sessions for participants in #HackChain17 to help them get to grips with Blockchain technology and come up with awesome ideas for the hackathon. Don't forget to register for the hackathon too, which takes place 6-8 October. See the HackChain17 website for more information and to sign up.

http://www.girlgeekscotland.com

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ggs-hackchain17-introduction-to-blockchain-tickets-37645317157

Wed 20th Sep 2017 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 20th Sep 2017 9:00pm (Europe/London)

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http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-geek-scotland-edinburgh-event-clojurebridge-edinburgh-tickets-13048782259

ClojureBridge aims to increase diversity within the Clojure community by offering free, beginner-friendly Clojure programming workshops for women.

http://www.girlgeekscotland.com/events/clojurebridge-edinburgh/

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ClojureBridge Edinburgh

ClojureBridge aims to increase diversity within the Clojure community by offering free, beginner-friendly Clojure programming workshops for women.

Booking and sponsorship details coming soon

Fri 26th Sep 2014 5:30pm (Europe/London)

Sat 27th Sep 2014 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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Girl Geek Dinner, Edinburgh Scotland

Tickets £12 each
50% cash back for students

Dinner and Wine included in ticket price
Girl Geek Scotland is enjoying a vigorous rejuvenation and re-launches hosted events with a dinner in Edinburgh in April.

SPEAKERS
Alison Kenny, IT and Operations Director at The Sugar Refinery;
Cassie Anderson, Marketing Manager at miiCard.

More info: http://www.epay.ed.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&prodid=1032&deptid=24&catid=23&goback=%2Eanp_4244898_1363701748942_1

Thu 4th Apr 2013 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Thu 4th Apr 2013 9:30pm (Europe/London)

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Launch Event

Wed 6th Mar 2013 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Wed 6th Mar 2013 8:00pm (Europe/London)

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Informal Girl Geek Scotland Meetup

Come along to the mulled wine stand at the German Christmas Market for some wine and Girl Geek chat!

Tue 18th Dec 2012 6:00pm (Europe/London)

Tue 18th Dec 2012 11:59pm (Europe/London)

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1st informal committee meeting for Girl Geek Scotland.

We hope there will be enough folks who can offer hands on deck support to get at least 2 events off the ground in Edinburgh next year.

We will keep this meeting short and sweet due to a clash with another event along in TechCube that I know some of you want to go to.

We will aim to have one or two more meetings before an event is confirmed - so if you can't make this one there will still be time to get involved.

Thanks to all the folks who have already expressed an interest.

Thu 22nd Nov 2012 7:00pm (Europe/London)

Thu 22nd Nov 2012 8:00pm (Europe/London)

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