Our first Tech Leaders Meetup in Bristol, UK

Chad Pytel and Maria Filimonova

We’re excited to bring thoughtbot’s Tech Leaders Meetup series to Bristol for the first time on March 19, 2026.

In addition to our monthly meetup in London, over the past few months, we’ve been hosting informal gatherings for engineering leaders across the UK. What started as a simple idea, creating space for thoughtful conversations between peers, has quickly grown into a community of people who care about building innovative products and great teams.

Our next stop is Bristol.

Meet us on March 19 at The Old Fish Market

We’ll be meeting at The Old Fish Market, one of Bristol’s iconic venues, in the Yard Room.

  • Location: The Old Fish Market, 59–63 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1QZ, UK
  • Date : March 19, 2026
  • RSVP here

This is a casual networking event where you can share what you’re working on, hear how others are approaching similar challenges, and exchange ideas over a drink.

We’ll provide drinks, snacks, and plenty of space to connect.

Who should attend

  • Founders and CTOs
  • Engineering Managers and Heads of Engineering
  • Senior Engineers
  • Product and technical leaders
  • Independent consultants and contractors

Whether you’re scaling a team, navigating architectural decisions, introducing AI into your product, or simply curious about how others are solving real-world problems, this meetup is a place to connect with peers who understand the journey.

Join us

You’re welcome to sign up.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Feel free to share the link with anyone who might be interested in joining.

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