What we’re about
Leicester Tech Meetup: Connect, Collaborate, Code
Welcome to the Leicester Tech Meetup – a place for all software developers, tech enthusiasts, and IT professionals in Leicestershire to connect, share ideas, and grow together as a community.
Whether you're a front-end developer, back-end engineer, data scientist, product manager, or just getting started in the tech world, this is your opportunity to meet like-minded people and explore exciting ideas in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Our First Meetup
For this inaugural session, we're keeping it simple:
☕ Coffee and Conversation – Let's get to know each other, share our tech journeys, and discuss what topics and activities excite us most.
💡 Shape the Future – Brainstorm ideas for future meetups, whether it's technical workshops, career-building sessions, hackathons, or industry talks.
Why Join Us?
Build connections with Leicester’s tech community.
Learn from others in the industry and share your expertise.
Help create a supportive and engaging community of tech enthusiasts in Leicestershire.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Leicester Tech Meetup - Focused Tech DiscussionsMadison's, Leicester
Leicester Tech Meetup - Focused Tech Discussions
Agenda
1. Software Bootcamp JourneyThinking about switching careers into tech? Or curious what life is really like inside a coding bootcamp?
In this interactive session, we’ll hear from individuals who’ve completed immersive programs like Tech Educations Bootcamp and Northcoders Bootcamp.
They’ll walk us through their Bootcamp Journey, covering key aspects:
📚 What the Talk Will Cover
- Why I Chose a Bootcamp
- Life before tech, career switch motivations, and why a bootcamp made sense.
- Bootcamp Structure & Format
- Duration, part-time/full-time setup, daily schedule, remote vs in-person format.
- Curriculum & Tech Stack
- Programming languages, databases, frameworks, tools, and types of projects.
- Support System
- Instructors, mentors, cohort interaction, and how doubts or bugs were resolved.
- Career Support
- CV prep, technical interview training, demo days, networking, and post-bootcamp job help.
- Life After the Bootcamp
- Job hunt journey, on-the-job reality, skills gaps, and adapting to a real dev environment.
- Reflections & Real Talk
- Honest review: What worked, what didn’t, regrets and would you recommend it?
- How the Tech Community Can Help
- What support would’ve helped after graduating and how groups like ours can give back.
👩💻 Perfect for:
- Anyone considering a bootcamp or career shift
- Bootcamp grads looking to share or connect
- Developers, mentors & hiring managers looking to support fresh talent
🎤 Expect real stories, practical insights and a chance to ask your own questions.
2. AI CV Optimiser - Product Demo
AI CV Optimizer is a smart tool that analyzes your CV using advanced AI to enhance its impact. It provides tailored suggestions to improve formatting, keyword usage, and overall presentation—helping you stand out to recruiters and beat applicant tracking systems (ATS). Perfect for job seekers aiming to land more interviews with a professional, polished CV.We look forward to seeing you there.
📅 Date: Friday, 2nd May
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Madison’s Café, Leicester
