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Tech meetups near the seaside

codeHarbour is a technology meetup in Kent. Every month we watch two talks from technology enthusiasts, followed by general networking.

Areas We Cover

Whilst originally our events were aimed solely at programmers, we have since expanded our network to include talks on a variety of topics. IT workers from all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend and present :)

Below are some example areas we have covered:

  • APIs
  • Automation
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Gamification
  • IT Support
  • Machine Learning
  • SEO
  • Software and Web Development
  • Testing

Next meetup

Date: 25-09-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Workshop

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Schedule for the night:

  • 7:00 - 7:30 - Drinks and mingling
  • 7:30 - 8:00 - Talk by Gary Emmerton
  • 8:00 - 8:15 - Intermission
  • 8:15 - 8:45 - Honeypots 2025: Comparing three different countries by Jonathan Haddock
  • 8:45 - 10:00 - Discussion and socialising

How To Find Us:

The Workshop
32-40 Tontine St
Folkestone
Kent, CT20 1JU

Travel

There is free parking on Tontine Street after 6pm. The venue is also 20 minutes from Folkestone Central.

When you arrive

The meeting room is on the left hand side as you enter the building however you will need to sign in at reception first.

Future meetups

Date: 30-10-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 27-11-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Workshop

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 18-12-2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

Meetup EventBrite

Date: 26-02-2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Floc Brewing

Meetup EventBrite

Previous talks

Build without limits - lessons learned from using generative AI dev tools

Ricardo Sueiras

with Ricardo Sueiras

AI is everywhere—but is it really AI? This talk will clarify the differences between traditional automation, machine learning, and what we currently call AI. We’ll look at where each fits in modern software development, why they’re all still valuable, and tackle the question: Are we actually building AI, or just smarter code?
 

So What Is AI Anyway?

Rebecca Vickery

with Rebecca Vickery

AI is everywhere—but is it really AI? This talk will clarify the differences between traditional automation, machine learning, and what we currently call AI. We’ll look at where each fits in modern software development, why they’re all still valuable, and tackle the question: Are we actually building AI, or just smarter code?
 

Database Design Should Be Agile

Ron Ballard

with Ron Ballard

Traditional database design is carried out as a theoretical exercise before any application development takes places. This talk describes a better approach: incremental database design, embedded in the development team and combining strong design principles with the embrace of frequent change, which we manage with version control and automated testing at every release.
 
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Team

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Alex Cachia
Organiser/Host

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