Consulting Groups London

In-person meetup: Accelerating PM Workflows and Elevating Customer Value with AI

**Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person. If you want to watch the live streaming, please RSVP to our [Online Event](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-london/events/315625891/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=449315265)**. **Also, this event will not include catered food.** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Inside & Out: Accelerating PM Workflows and Elevating Customer Value with AI** The true power of AI lies where team velocity meets user experience, but getting there isn't always smooth sailing. This July, ProductTank London explores how product leaders supercharge internal workflows and elevate customer value with AI. Moving past the hype, our speakers, spanning **startups to scale-ups,** will share how they embed AI across the **entire SDLC**, from discovery and wireframing to delivery and rapid iteration, and **keeping product roadmaps aligned**. You’ll hear first-hand accounts of the hurdles, risks, and hard-won lessons our panel faced to reach that "happy path" output. Join us to walk away with practical, real-world frameworks to navigate the AI landscape **successfully** and build smarter. **Our speakers:** [Desmond Leo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-leo/) \- Product Leader @ Empathy Research [Charlie Wildish](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-wildish/) \- Staff Product Manager @ Checkout\.com [Gareth Behn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-behn-5b3425111/) \- AI Product Lead @ TTC Tech As always we will close our meet-up with a candid discussion and Q&A. This event is sponsored by Checkout.com **Location:** Wenlock Works, Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7BQ, United Kingdom **Timings:** 6:00 - Doors open 6:00 - 7:00 - Networking 7:00 - 8:00 - Talks 8:00 - 8:20 - Networking and drinks/ nibbles 8:20 - 8:40 - Speaker Q&A 8:40 - 9:00 - Networking Please note that the event will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel and images will be taken throughout the evening. To keep up-to-date with our upcoming talks, follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttanklondon) and our [YouTube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/c/MindtheProductTV) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- By attending this event, you agree to give permission for any photos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes, give permission for your name and surname to be used for registration purposes, and agree to be contacted by email by ProductTank.

Luxury Connector® | London Networking for HNWIs & Professionals

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luxury-connector-london-networking-for-hnwis-professionals-tickets-1990884450986?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luxury-connector-london-networking-for-hnwis-professionals-tickets-1990884450986?aff=meetup)** Join the Luxury Connector® in London—an exclusive networking event for HNWIs, finance experts, and luxury professionals. The Wealth & Luxury Connector® in London is an **exclusive business networking event** bringing together **HNWIs, finance experts, and luxury professionals**. Connect with **wealth managers, investors, and entrepreneurs** while exploring new opportunities in **finance** and **luxury** industries. **This event is tailored for:** * Wealth managers, wealth planners, and financial advisers * Professionals offering services to preserve and grow wealth (tax advisers, accountants, lawyers, property managers, investors, consultants) * Providers of ancillary services to wealth professionals * Those working with High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) clients * HNWIs seeking expert solutions and opportunities **What to Expect** Enjoy an evening of *informal networking* with professionals and potential clients in finance, investment, and wealth creation. A dedicated WhatsApp group will be created before the event so attendees can introduce themselves and their services in advance. **Event Highlights:** * Meet wealth planners, tax consultants, accountants, lawyers, property sourcers, and investors * Discover innovative wealth creation and preservation strategies * Build meaningful business relationships in a premium networking environment **Details & Booking** 📍 Location: Hay Hill Private Members Club,12 Hay Hill, London, W1J 8NR 👔 Dress Code: Smart formal or office attire 🎟 Limited to **50 guests** – early booking highly recommended as previous editions have sold out in advance. 💳 Advance tickets are cheaper than on-the-day tickets and are non-refundable, but can be reassigned. **Disclaimer:** Photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes on our website and social media. Don’t miss your chance to connect with influential wealth professionals and HNWIs in London — **secure your spot at the Wealth Connector® today!** * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

Product Pints July - Sponsored by SGI 🍻

July is here, and we’re heading back to **The Volley** for this month's meetup. It’s incredibly easy to get to, just a minute's walk from Old Street station. Even better, this month's event is sponsored! That means there will be a limited bar tab behind the bar, so make sure you get down early to grab a free drink before it runs out. **A massive thanks to our sponsor: [Source Group International (SGI)](https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/)** **[Source Group International (SGI)](https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/)** is a global technology talent partner that helps businesses find, attract and retain the specialist talent they need to grow and innovate. Working across areas including Data & AI, Cloud, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Digital Transformation, SGI connects great people with great organisations across Europe and North America. Our mission is simple: helping people and businesses discover their potential. **What is Product Pints, anyway?** It's simple: Forget the stuffy presentations, Product Pints is all about meaningful connections and stimulating conversations for product people. Our diverse crowd includes everyone from aspiring PMs to seasoned CPOs, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. Need advice on a tricky problem? Curious what other PMs are building? Or just want to share a beer with your peers? This is the perfect opportunity to grow your network and launch some genuinely great chats! **P.S. If your company is interested in sponsoring future events in 2026, please reach out to us at [hello@productpints.com](mailto:hello@productpints.com) \- thanks\!**

London Connector® at Eight Club | Exclusive Terrace Networking

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-connector-at-eight-club-exclusive-terrace-networking-tickets-1993514479472?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-connector-at-eight-club-exclusive-terrace-networking-tickets-1993514479472?aff=meetup)** Social & business networking at award-winning Eight Club, City of London. Meet entrepreneurs, investors & professionals Join us for an exceptional evening of business networking at **Eight Club**, one of the City of London's most prestigious private members' clubs. Located in the heart of **Moorgate**, this award-winning venue offers an elegant setting, stylish lounges, and a **large open terrace with panoramic views across the City of London**—the perfect backdrop for relaxed conversations and meaningful business connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur, founder, investor, director, consultant, or business professional, you'll meet ambitious people who value genuine relationships and long-term collaboration. ## Why Attend? * Connect with entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders from across London. * Meet potential clients, partners, collaborators, and professional contacts. * Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where conversations flow naturally. * Make the most of the spacious rooftop-style terrace—ideal for networking on a summer evening. * Receive an invitation to our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group to continue building relationships before and after the event. ## Who Should Attend? This event is ideal for: * Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders * Investors and Angel Investors * SME Owners and Company Directors * Consultants and Advisors * Business Development Professionals * Executives and Decision-Makers * Anyone looking to expand their professional network in London ## Event Details **🕕 Time:** 6:00 PM **📍 Venue:** **Eight Club, Moorgate** 1 Dysart Street, London EC2A 2BX Just a short walk from **Moorgate**, **Liverpool Street**, and **Old Street** stations. **👔 Dress Code** Business Attire or Smart Casual. To maintain the event's standard and atmosphere, T-shirts and trainers are not permitted for men or women. Shorts are not permitted for men. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us preserve the quality of the London Connector experience. ## **📲 WhatsApp Group** On the day of the event, attendees will receive an invitation to join the exclusive event WhatsApp group to continue conversations before and after the event. **📸 Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across our social media channels, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns.

Mixed-Culture Couple Challenges – The Systemic Constellation View

Facilitated by Illi Adato - Founder & Head of London School of Systemic & Family Constellations. Workshop Date: Saturday July 25th 2026 Time: 10am-6pm Venue: Kailash Centre - London NW8 **REGISTER HERE:** **[https://calendly.com/illiadato/mixed-culture-couple-challenges](https://calendly.com/illiadato/mixed-culture-couple-challenges)** I warmly invite you to a unique, experiential workshop I’ll be facilitating in July, about a subject that is very close to my heart: **“Mixed-Culture Couple Challenges – The Systemic Constellation View”** In our increasingly interconnected world, more and more couples are building relationships that bridge different cultures, religions, languages, and family traditions. While this can be a source of great richness, it can also bring hidden tensions, misunderstandings, and repeating conflicts that are hard to explain with logic alone. This workshop offers a Systemic and Family Constellations perspective on those challenges. Together, we will explore how our relationships are shaped not only by our personal histories, but also by: Unresolved entanglements in our family systems Transgenerational trauma carried across generations Invisible loyalties to parents, grandparents, or important figures in our family histories Cultural and historical events (war, migration, colonisation, discrimination, loss) that still echo in the present. **What this workshop is about** Using the method of systemic and family constellations, we will gently bring to light: How each partner may be unconsciously loyal to their family of origin and its values, beliefs, and cultural norms. How unprocessed grief, shame, exclusion, or trauma in one or both family lineages can surface in the couple’s dynamic. How cultural expectations around gender roles, religion, money, sexuality, children, and extended family can create tension or confusion. How histories of migration, exile, racism, or social rupture may affect a couple’s capacity for safety, trust, and closeness. Through guided constellation processes, participants will have the chance to: See their own relationship from a wider, systemic perspective. Recognise which burdens they may be carrying on behalf of their families or cultures. Honour the stories and suffering of previous generations. Gently disentangle from what does not belong to them. Create more space for choice, connection, and mutual respect in the relationship. **Who is this for?** This workshop is intended for: Couples formed across different cultures, countries, ethnic groups, races, religions, or languages. Individuals from mixed or migrant backgrounds who wish to better understand their patterns in relationships. Therapists, coaches, and professionals who work with multicultural couples and want to deepen their systemic understanding. **You are welcome to attend:** As a couple, if both partners are open to exploring together. As an individual, if your partner cannot attend or prefers not to, or if you are reflecting on a past or current mixed-culture relationship. No previous experience with Systemic or Family Constellations is required. **What you can expect ?** During the workshop, we will combine: Short theoretical inputs on systemic and family constellation principles. Guided exercises to explore your own family system, loyalties, and cultural roots. Constellation sessions (in the full group or smaller groups) to explore couple dynamics Time for reflection, integration, and questions. The space will be held with respect, confidentiality, and sensitivity to cultural and personal boundaries. You are always free to participate at the level that feels right for you; observing can be just as powerful as taking an active role in a constellation. **Possible themes we may explore** Feeling torn between cultures, families, or countries. Conflicts around religion, tradition, or rituals (weddings, funerals, celebrations, child-rearing). Tension between individual freedom and family/community expectations. Loyalty conflicts: when saying “yes” to a partner feels like saying “no” to one’s own family or culture. Repeating patterns of distance, conflict, or withdrawal in the relationship. The impact of historical trauma (war, genocide, displacement, political oppression) on trust and safety in the couple. Managing pressure or judgment from extended family on both sides. **Intention of the workshop** Our intention is to create a respectful, compassionate space in which: Each person can feel seen, with their cultural and family background honoured. The pain and love carried by previous generations can be recognised. Old entanglements and unconscious loyalties can begin to unwind. Couples can find new ways to stand side by side, facing both families and cultures with more strength and clarity. From a systemic constellation view, love flows more freely when everything that belongs is respectfully acknowledged and given a place. This workshop aims to support that movement—so that your relationship is less burdened by the past and more open to the future you wish to create together. If you feel called to explore your relationship and family roots in this way, we would be delighted to welcome you. **REGISTER HERE:** **[https://calendly.com/illiadato/mixed-culture-couple-challenges](https://calendly.com/illiadato/mixed-culture-couple-challenges)** **For more information, please contact:** [office@londonconstellations.uk](mailto:office@londonconstellations.uk) Date: Saturday July 25th 2026 Time: 10am-6pm Venue: Kailash Centre - London NW8 Workshop language: English With warmth and respect, Illi Adato

Personality Testing & Consultation

\#\#\#\# Step 1: TAKE THE TEST The Oxford Capacity Analysis identifies 10 vital personality traits that influence your entire future. It is a factual, scientific analysis taken from your answers, and it takes about an hour to complete. \#\#\#\# Step 2: GET YOUR RESULTS After you complete the test, your personality analysis is generated and displayed. Within minutes your analysis will highlight your strengths and weaknesses—which personality traits to take advantage of and which need help. \#\#\#\# Step 3: CONSULTATION While the analysis graph shows distinct personality traits, it is the interrelationship of these traits that provides the greater picture of your personality. We provide a complimentary consultation with one of our trained staff, who will give a detailed evaluation of your personality analysis. In this one-on-one consultation, you gain a better understanding of your personality strengths and weaknesses, and establish the recommended path to your fast and lasting success.

Does AI control us, or do we control AI?

AI is rapidly changing how organisations make decisions, manage complexity and deliver outcomes. But as AI becomes more influential, a critical question emerges: **Does AI control us, or do we control AI?** The Product Playground is joining forces with **PMI UK London** for a timely and engaging evening exploring one of the most consequential governance challenges of our time: proving that human authority over AI-driven decisions is real, not assumed, not claimed, but evidenced. We are delighted to welcome **Steve Butler**, Founder of **Luminary Diagnostics**, who will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the implications of AI for delivery professionals, project leaders, product managers and organisations preparing for the future of work. Steve has extensive experience in delivery, including portfolios, programmes, projects and PMOs, and has contributed to PMI portfolio management standards. This session will explore: • What meaningful human authority over AI looks like • Why AI governance needs evidence, not just intention • How AI may affect project, product and delivery professionals • The risks, opportunities and responsibilities AI creates • What leaders and practitioners should start thinking about now Whether you work in product, project management, transformation, technology, operations, consulting, academia or leadership, this event will help you reflect on how AI is reshaping work and what responsible control should look like in practice. ## Event details **Date:** Wednesday, 15 July 2026 **Time:** 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm **Venue:** University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS **Room:** Orla Gough Lecture Theatre **Speaker:** Steve Butler, Founder, Luminary Diagnostics **Host:** Himanshu Jain, DL The official event details and registration are available through PMI UK. ## Who should attend? This event is suitable for: • Product managers and product leaders • Project, programme and portfolio professionals • Delivery and transformation leaders • Agile practitioners and PMO professionals • Consultants, trainers and academics • Students and early-career professionals interested in AI, governance and the future of work

Coffee & natter - 5th View Cafe, Waterstones, Piccadilly

Beyond the Code: Designing Services That Stand The Test of Time

We have a very special meetup for our July edition! We are delighted to welcome Paul Grenyer, Software Engineer, Leader, Writer, Speaker and currently Senior Team Lead at Haven to discuss: **Beyond the Code: Designing Services That Stand the Test of Time** As software engineers, it’s easy to get lost in the excitement of implementing clever business logic: the algorithms, the workflows, the elegant domain models. But the success (or failure) of a service rarely hinges on its core logic alone. What really separates a fragile prototype from a resilient, scalable system is everything that happens around that logic: the invisible scaffolding that shapes how a service behaves, communicates, and recovers when things go wrong. In this session I’ll explore the often-overlooked aspects of building robust services. The decisions that make the difference between smooth operations and painful refactors months down the line. I’ll unpack how thoughtful design choices early on can pay dividends in maintainability, observability, and security later. Whether you’re building your first microservice or managing an ecosystem of services, you’ll leave with practical ideas for designing services. Key Takeaways: * Why the non-domain aspects of a service are often what determine its long-term success * How to think holistically about design, structure, and reliability * Strategies for evolving your services without introducing chaos **About Paul:** Husband, father, software engineer, metaller, I have been writing software for over 40 years and professionally for more than 25. In that time I have worked for, and in, all sorts of companies from two man startups to world famous investment banks and insurance companies. I have built and run three limited companies, none of which made me a millionaire and two of which threatened my sanity on more than one occasion. I was a founding member of both SyncNorwich and Norfolk Developers, two of the most successful tech and startup community groups in the East of England. I created and chaired the hugely successful Norfolk Developers Conference (nor(DEV):con) for seven years bringing in speakers and delegates in the sphere of software engineering from around the globe. I am currently a Software Engineering Team Lead at Bourne Leisure, the owners of Haven holiday parks. I loathe the word Entrepreneur, not least because I struggle to spell it and it reminds me of Del Boy from the 80s sitcom Only Fools and Horses. I see Entrepreneurship as a side effect of the creative process of problem solving, rather than a career path in its own right. Despite having dealt with the world of business from directors of the board down, I have kept both feet firmly on the ground, even when my head has been in the clouds, with healthy doses of Heavy Metal, Science Fiction and Formula One and long hair until it started falling out in 2013. Now I can add author to the mix, having written my first book, So You Think You Can Lead a Team?, based on 25 years of lessons, mistakes, and unexpected leadership journeys. Oh, and I love good tea too! https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgrenyer/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is a great opportunity to learn, share and discuss some of the most important topics related to software engineering we are facing, so come along with your thoughts, concerns, questions and ideas to make this talk as interactive as possible. All levels welcome - no need to bring your laptop as this is a non hands-on session. **Food and Drinks** Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival sponsored by [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/), with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Weka Exchange - AI/ML HPC Meetup

**London AI/ML and HPC -** is a meetup series for professionals interested in AI, storage, and modern data infrastructure. Each session offers a relaxed setting to: * Explore AI & HPC technology through short talks and demos (15- 20 minutes per topic) * Exchange insights and best practices with peers, partners, and the wider community * Build meaningful connections within the local tech ecosystem **Who Should Attend & Why Join London AI/ML and HPC Meetup?** London AI/ML and HPC Meetup is open to everyone, including: * AI, storage, and infrastructure professionals * Engineers, solution architects, and IT practitioners * Customers, partners, and sales teams * Anyone curious about modern data platforms and high-performance workloads Whether you’re hands-on technical or simply keen to learn, you’re welcome to register. **Why Attend?** Connect with like-minded professionals in London’s tech ecosystem Gain practical insights into AI & HPC technology and real-world use cases Share ideas and learn from peers, partners, and customers Become part of a growing local London AI/ML and HPC meetup community. This event is sponsored by Weka who provide the venue and refreshments.

Experimentation London Meetup #12

Our next Experimentation London Meetup will take place on **Wednesday, 29th July 2026**. You **must** sign up on the [Experimentation London website](https://www.experimentationlondon.com/) to purchase your ticket and be granted entry for health and safety reasons! We have a fantastic lineup of speakers, including: Emma Travis, Director of Research at Speero: "AI x UX Research: Embracing Efficiency Without Losing Empathy." Divya Isaiah, Head of Experimentation at BBC: Experimentation Fireside Chat: How the BBC Experiments at Scale. To help us manage the space's capacity (and ensure we have the right amount of food and drink for everyone), please sign up for your ticket on our [Experimentation London website](https://www.experimentationlondon.com/). \-\-\- **Location** *Central London location - see full address and details on the [Experimentation London website](https://www.experimentationlondon.com/)* \-\-\- **Agenda** 6:00 PM - Welcome drinks, pizza and networking 6:30 PM - Introductions 6:40 PM - Emma Travis 7:10 PM - Short break 7:30 PM - Divya Isaiah 8:00 PM - More Networking 8:30 PM - Official end \-\-\- **Event & Speaker Guidelines** * No Sales Pitches: Our group is a space for genuine connections and learning. Tell stories. * Respect and Open-Mindedness: Embrace diversity, treat everyone with respect, and value different perspectives. * Community Spirit: Engage positively to build a supportive and collaborative community.

Building a Frontier Firm: A Case Study from the Trenches