Our Events

This month we are hosting an unconference-style meetup where you decide the agenda!

Rather than a set task or topic, come along and decide with the other attendees what you'd like to discuss. The most upvoted topics will be discussed in small groups where you'll gain some new ideas and perspectives to tackle your pressing challenges in 2025.

Find out more about the unconference format here.

Some ideas to get you started could include:
- Careers and how to get ahead in tech
- Developer productivity
- The latest tools to drive better quality
- Will AI take my job?
- Getting your colleagues on board with Software Craftsmanship

Whatever it is that is top of mind as your settle into 2025, you'll have the chance to discuss it with like-minded individuals from the community.

Want to lead a group discussion? Great! Just come along and get involved.

As this is a discussion-based event, there's no need to bring your laptop.

Pizza and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available. All you need to do is bring a machine if you’d like to code along.

After a short intro, we’ll get into groups/pairs or work solo, whatever people feel most comfortable with, and start building.

You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in. This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment.

Once again, we'll be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow SCN coders. There's no need to have attended a previous session so, if you're free, come along.

Pizza and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available. All you need to do is bring a machine if you’d like to code along.

After a short intro, we'll get into groups/pairs or work solo - whatever people feel most comfortable with - and start building. We usually work through a kata, but we're open to suggestions, if there's something specific you'd like to cover, please let us know.

You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in - this could be a language you are familiar with or new to. So far we have seen Python, Javascript, C#, VB, Rust and Elixir. This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment.

Throughout we will be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow coders. There's no need to be a professional developer - if you're interested, come along.

Food and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available. All you need to do is bring a machine if you'd like to code along.

After a short intro, we’ll get into groups/pairs or work solo, whatever people feel most comfortable with, and start building.

You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in. This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment.

Once again, we'll be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow SCN coders. There's no need to have attended a previous session so, if you're free, come along.

Pizza and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available. All you need to do is bring a machine if you’d like to code along.

Back by popular demand, for our March meetup, we're hosting an Architecture Kata. Join us for this session and get the chance to flex your software architectural design muscles!

What's the format?
You'll be split into groups and have a business problem to solve. You'll be tasked with designing a technical architecture to meet that problem context.

As with real-life you'll have to manage various trade-offs in your design and interact with a Product Owner to clarify your questions.

At the end of the task you will showcase your architecture and technology choices back to the wider group as part of a group discussion and you'll be able to decide if you'd make any decisions differently after receiving feedback and seeing what other groups designed.

This session is all about collaborative learning, skill enhancement and networking in a relaxed environment. You don’t need to be experienced in Architecture to participate.

This is an excellent opportunity to try out Software Architecture in a collaborative, supportive and fun environment.

Food and Drinks
Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival, with vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options available.

Want to bring a friend? Great! Just ask them to RSVP so we know they are coming.

No need to bring your laptop this time, we will provide pens, paper and post-its for each group.

After a brief introduction, we’ll dive into a coding kata, such as one from the Katalyst website. This is a collaborative and hands-on session, where we encourage pairing up and practicing Test Driven Development (TDD). The goal is to practice, learn from each other, and explore new approaches. There’s no pressure to arrive at a working solution.

You can code in the language of your choice – whether it's one you're proficient with, or one you're exploring for the first time. This session is all about collaboration, honing your skills, and expanding your network in a fun and relaxed setting.

Throughout the event, we’ll share ideas, discuss best practices, and take the opportunity to learn from one another. A basic knowledge of programming is recommended to get the most out of the session, but you don’t need to be an expert.

Food and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Codurance is delighted to be sponsoring and taking part in Maxwell Bond's upcoming Trusted Tech Talk. 

As businesses expand globally, software development teams are increasingly working across different time zones, cultures, and regulatory environments. But how can you scale your development efforts internationally while maintaining quality, efficiency, and collaboration?

Join Maxwell Bond for their next Trusted Tech Talk, where expert speakers from Codurance, NCC Group & Disney will share their insights on managing software development at a global scale. From offshoring strategies to leading diverse teams and navigating cultural challenges, this event will provide valuable takeaways for tech leaders, engineers, and decision-makers.

What You’ll Learn:

• Maximising value and mitigating risk in offshoring – Steve Lydford, COO at Codurance
• Uniting code and culture: Leading diverse software teams – Rebecca Fox, CIO at NCC Group
• Insights from one of the world's largest streaming platforms – Rob MacDonald, Engineering Manager at Disney

• Hear from industry experts with hands-on experience in global software development
• Network with like-minded tech professionals and industry leaders
• Gain actionable insights to apply to your own teams and projects

Codurance is delighted to be hosting two breakout sessions at the Rainmakers conference that will bring together funders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to focus on the opportunities and challenges of building a dynamic and competitive economy in the North.