The Reading Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Reading to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in 'listen' not 'sell' mode 🙂
We're back at our new location for this one, at Co-Space in Broad St Mall 🙂 It can be a little challenging to find the entrance, so have a look at the directions just below for info!
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out, friendly space.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Nick Crawford, Founder of Twist Consultancy
Topic: AI for Everyone: A non technical introduction
Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Curious but cautious? Or want to get better outputs? This is your invitation to demystify the tech that's changing everything and no coding skills required.
Join Nick Crawford for a no-nonsense, practical dive into how AI can become your most powerful business (and home) ally. This isn't about complex algorithms or intimidating technology. It's about real-world solutions that make you more efficient, effective and creative.
We'll cover:
- What is AI: From 1950s concepts to today's practical applications
- The power of prompting: Get expert results with a structured approach
- Some live demonstrations of AI tools: Welcome to the art of the possible
AI isn't about replacing humans, it's about combining experience with exciting potential. Come curious, leave inspired.
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The format of the night:
6.00 PM - Doors open - drinks, networking, and smiles
6.30 PM - Introduction & talk begins
7.15 PM - networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people - a nice chilled out time
8:00 PM - End of the night - you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Directions to Co-Space!
If you are driving:
Please use the Broad Street Shopping Mall Car Park (entrance via Castle Street) and park on the 3rd floor (rooftop). If you follow the arrows all the way round, there will be a ramp to go down half a level (staying on the rooftop level). Head down the ramp and Co-Space is directly in front of you at that point.
If you are walking:
Please use the Broad Street Shopping Mall car park entry that is nearest to the Hexagon theatre. Look out for a large NCP/Car Park sign on the wall directly in front of the Hexagon entrance. Once there, you need to get to floor 3 and turn right once you are on the roof. Head towards the end of the rooftop and the Co-Space building is directly in front with a vertical red /burgundy stripe in a middle of a grey concrete wall. If it's dark, look out for a two storey building with lights on and loads of people inside 🙂
**Please note: Broad Street Shopping Mall closes at 6pm and there is NO ENTRY through the mall**
You can find an image map at the eventbrite listing, right here 😊
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Supported by Co-Space, secure and comfy office space in Reading. With stunning meeting rooms, stylish breakout areas, and on-site parking, you’ll have everything you need to thrive! Check them out at https://www.co-space.co.uk/office-space-locations/reading/
Supported by Force4Events, helping you find joy in marketing your next event or launch. Find out more at https://force4events.co.uk/
Supported by Tiger Bear Bakes, beautiful brownies homemade and carefully baked using locally sourced, good quality ingredients... then packaged and delivered straight to your door, no matter where you are in the UK! Check out the deliciousness at https://tigerbearbakes.co.uk/
Supported by David Perry Media, helping content creators on tight budgets to use video more effectively. Check out www.davidperrymedia.com
Supported by Mike Green Photography, specialist in people, product and work environment photography for websites, brochures catalogues and other marketing applications. See the portfolio at https://www.mikegreenphotography.com/
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And finally...
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average attendee chooses to pay £8.79 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn't already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!