Data & AI Meetup – Belfast Tech Week 2026

Explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in data and artificial intelligence at this Belfast Tech Week 2026 meetup for technology professionals. Taking place on Monday 21 September 2026, from 6pm to 8pm, the Data & AI Meetup brings Belfast’s technology community together for an evening of industry insight, open discussion and professional networking. MCS Group will host the event on the 10th Floor of The Ewart, 3 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EP. ## What to expect The meetup will focus on the conversations currently shaping the data and AI landscape. Rather than concentrating on a single platform or technical discipline, it offers a broader opportunity to examine where the sector is heading and discuss the practical issues professionals are encountering along the way. The evening will include: - Industry insights into developments across data and artificial intelligence - Discussion of the key trends, challenges and opportunities influencing the sector - Perspectives from people working across Belfast’s technology community - Time to exchange experiences, make new contacts and continue conversations through in-person networking More information about the session topics and additional speakers is due to be announced. The event page currently lists Rachael Walker, Principal IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, as a speaker. ## Who should attend? This event is designed for data and technology professionals who want to keep up with the evolving AI landscape while building stronger connections within the local ecosystem. It will be relevant to people already working with data or AI, as well as members of the wider IT and digital community interested in understanding the opportunities and challenges these technologies are creating. No specific experience level or technical prerequisites are stated. The combination of insight, discussion and networking makes the meetup suitable for practitioners, technology leaders and other professionals looking to learn from peers rather than attend a narrowly focused technical workshop. ## Part of Belfast Tech Week 2026… Register for this event