TechConnect

About this event

Do you work in, or are interested in, the creative, digital or tech space?

If yes, this is the perfect place to meet other like-minded individuals in the Swindon & Wiltshire area.

You could be working in tech, running your own business, or interested in tech, maybe thinking about starting a business.

You might just want to hear what people are working on and up for meeting some great people over a drink and a slice or two of pizza

These events are not networking, they are casual, friendly and inclusive – come along to share ideas, not business cards.

Agenda

Arrival from 6.00 pm and a drink on us

Around 6.20 we'll have a talk or fireside chat

If you work in tech, are building something exciting, or just love great conversations with creative minds, this is for you. Founders, developers, designers, product pros, and anyone curious about tech—come and connect

This month’s speaker is Sarah Dena, Co-Founder, The Culturevators, speaking on the theme of:

TechConnect Takeover: Feeling the Future—Why Emotion Matters in Tech

What’s the one thing AI, quantum computing, and robotics can’t replicate? Feeling.

In a world obsessed with speed, efficiency, and data, are we at risk of designing a future devoid of emotion? Emotions aren’t just "soft skills"—they drive connection, cohesion, collaboration and innovation. If we design them out or let the robots design them, do we lose what it means to be human?

Join us for a fast-paced, interactive session where we’ll explore:
The hidden power of emotion in tech, leadership, and design
How feelings shape innovation (whether we admit it or not)
What tech can learn from human emotional culture

We’ll be using The Emotional Culture Deck to spark conversations that matter. No slides, no lectures—just real talk, insights, and (of course) pizza.

Because if we’re building the future, we better make sure it feels worth living in.

Expect insightful discussions, shared experiences, and a room full of people who get it.

.. and from 7.10 pm we'll have time for a drink and a debrief

7.45 pm - close

We aim to keep these evenings, fun, light and a great place to get together. See you there!