Fusion Meetup
Studio Venues, 7 Cannon Street
Birmingham, B2 5EP
Habaneros
Join us for the first Fusion of 2025! You should expect incredible speakers, tasty food from our fellow brummie foodies, and those delicious cupcakes!
Join us at Studio Venues, Cannon Street, Birmingham on Wednesday 26th February at 6pm for another evening of Fusion goodness.
We have a strict Code of Conduct at Fusion and we ask that you read it before purchasing a ticket to attend Fusion Meetup – About (thefusionhub.co.uk). In short - be kind and respectful of others.
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Talks
An AI-enabled framework: using LLMs to put people first
In a world of large language models, what new capabilities can we unlock in our existing meta frameworks? Let’s live code a new version of the Nuxt framework that pushes the boundaries of making an AI-enabled app
Daniel Roe
Software Architect @ NuxtLabs
One Size Fits None: Rethinking Diversity in the Workplace
As a neurodivergent mum of two with seven years in the tech industry, I’ve seen first-hand how the right support can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. In this talk, I’ll share my personal journey, unpack what neurodiversity really means, and explore why labels can be powerful when used with understanding. We will look at how every mind is different, and bring that to life with a short activity—so bring a pen and paper! Together, we’ll challenge the myth of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ workplace and discuss why true inclusion isn’t just a nice-to-have but essential for a thriving culture. You’ll also walk away with practical, actionable steps to start making your workplace more inclusive tomorrow.
Lucy Wilson
(she/her)
Inclusion Specialist @ Mindshift Empowerment
AI for Everyone: from From Mystery to Mastery
Join this fast-paced dive into AI, where we cover machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI. Learn how to build with these technologies while navigating ethical challenges.
Abdi Timer
Teacher, Advisory Data Scientist @ IBM
Gavin Neate
Gavin is a socially-engaged entrepreneur, with over 36 years experience as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and Disability advocate. Since founding his company in 2011, Gavin has addressed the challenges faced by disabled people with innovative tech solutions.
Gavin’s aim is to end ‘arrival anxiety’ in all customer service or reception interactions through his award winning solution, WelcoMe. WelcoMe is a web-based tool that provides disabled with a way to share access and communication needs with their destinations prior to arrival. This unique and award winning tool supports businesses with enhanced communication and instant training. This means that teams do not need to rely purely on training recall alone. The service also allows for discreet communication of the hidden conditions, effecting over 75% of all disabled people. WelcoMe empowers and provides dignity for all in the space between traditional training and the point of delivery.
Sponsors
Fusion is made possible with the help of our awesome sponsors!
Develo
Magento Agency for eCommerce Web Development
Leading Providers of Results-Driven Digital Solutions
If you're interested in either supporting the Fusion meetup series in 2025 or offering a talk, please contact us here: Fusion Meetup – Contact the Fusion Team (thefusionhub.co.uk)