Our Events

We we are delighted to host a session on refactoring! The event will kick off with a talk by Hemal Varambhia, a senior technical coach at Simply Business. This will be followed by a hands-on session where attendees can try out the ideas from Hemal’s talk.

Are you looking to start a career in tech, pivot from another industry, or take the next step in your current role? Join Codurance and Lhasa Limited for an evening that challenges traditional ideas about entering and progressing in the tech industry.

We believe there's no single path into tech. That's why we're bringing together a panel of experts who've built their careers through diverse routes. They'll share their real-world experiences and provide unique perspectives on what employers really look for in their next hires.

Why you should attend

• Gain actionable advice on skill development and navigating your tech career.
• Hear employer insights into what tech companies truly value.
• Connect with your local tech community in a welcoming environment.
• Learn from real-life stories of career journeys, successes, and lessons learned from our expert panel

Working in tech we face a myriad of problems every day. From technical problems to team problems and business problems. Software Development is a diverse industry with endless options available to tackle the challenges we face.

As Software Craftspeople we believe in the power of the community to help motivate meaningful change in the industry as a whole. This session aims to leverage the communities' collective knowledge and use it to help other solves the issues they face in the industry.

We invite individuals to come along and present their problems (not their solutions!) to the group so that we might attempt to offer potential solutions based upon our collective experiences. No need for slide-shows or data sets! We want to converse and chat about the issues we face. This is not a trial or a lecture! It is about having real people with real issues find resolutions.

Come one, come all and benefit from those around you and if you just fancy coming along to listen, well at least there will be pizza and drinks as usual!

Join us for an interactive evening of problem-solving, collaboration, and cutting-edge software architecture.

Following the success of April’s Software Crafters session, Codurance is delighted to once again partner with Lloyds Banking Group for an Architecture Kata as part of September’s Leeds Digital Festival.

This event is all about exploring software architecture in a fun and engaging way—expect dynamic discussions, real-world scenarios, and plenty of takeaways to level up your knowledge of technical architecture and design. Codurance and Lloyds Banking Group have created an Architecture Kata specifically for this event, so come along to be part of this unique event.

What is a Kata?

A kata is borrowed from martial arts, where it refers to a choreographed pattern of movements practiced to perfection. In a tech setting, it becomes a team-based challenge where participants work through a fictional but realistic scenario to design a solution architecture. The goal is not to produce a perfect answer, but to practice the process of architectural thinking, collaboration, and trade-off analysis.

Team Challenge

Lloyd Banking Group will introduce the Architecture Kata and explain the use case. You’ll be split into teams and asked to produce an architecture solution to meet the use case. You don’t need any prior experience of software or solution architecture, it’s all about applying your problem-solving skills, working with a team and decision-making.

• Real-World Trade-offs: Just like in actual projects, you’ll have to navigate trade-offs, interact with a Product Owner, and craft a well-thought-out solution architecture.
• Showcase & Discussion: After designing your architecture, teams will present their solutions and choices to the wider group, sparking insights and lively debate.

This is your chance to experience Solution Architecture in a collaborative, hands-on setting - perfect for honing your skills in a supportive environment!

This event is for anyone, across all industries in both the private and public sector, that is interested in learning more about testing and quality in general.

Please note, food and drinks will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Codurance is proud to be taking part in the upcoming Business of Manchester Conference. 

Some are born here, some are drawn here – but all are part of Greater Manchester’s remarkable economic story. This event will celebrate that legacy while setting a bold agenda for the region’s future.

Join us to:

• Connect with a diverse community of professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors
• Gain insights from leading businesses that chose Manchester to grow and thrive
• Explore the region’s strengths, challenges, and future opportunities
• Learn from real-world case studies and success stories that are shaping the landscape

Codurance’s Regional MD, Simon Shaw, will join a panel of local industry leaders to discuss the role of innovation, software craftsmanship, and business resilience in the next chapter of Greater Manchester’s growth.

This event will explore how retailers are transforming their tech stacks to deliver seamless customer experiences and enable innovation.

Join us for a special breakfast briefing exploring the practical realities of AI adoption in software engineering in London.

The history of software development is a story of revolutions, each wave reshaping how code is written, how systems are built, and how complexity is managed. Today, we stand on the edge of another major shift: the rise of AI-assisted software engineering.

Join us on 11th September, from 8:30am to 10:00am, at Codurance’s London office for a special breakfast briefing exploring the key insights from our new eBook, Beyond the Hype: Strategic AI Code Adoption for Technology Leaders.

Based on real-world experience from software engineers combined with in-depth analysis, Matt Belcher, Head of Emerging Technology at Codurance’s, report provides an evidence-based perspective on how AI-powered coding tools can be adopted purposefully and effectively within engineering teams.

This collaborative session will bring together senior technology leaders to discuss the practical realities of AI adoption, including:

• Insights from those already using AI coding tools in production, sharing what’s working and what’s not.
• Where AI can deliver real value in production-grade software.
• The role of prompt engineering in achieving consistent, high-quality outcomes with AI tools.
• How to adopt AI tools with purpose, discipline and long-term strategy
• The risks of poorly structured prompts, including inaccurate, biased, or low-value outputs.

Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to scale adoption across your teams, this is a chance to connect with peers, share lessons learned, and leave with practical ideas to shape your roadmap.

This event is ideal for technology leaders responsible for driving innovation and leading engineering teams. Breakfast and networking included.

Matt will also be joined by a panel of industry leaders including:

• Isaac Oldwood, Actuarial Technical Lead at Canopy Specialty Insurance LLC
• Nikita Koselev, Lead Software Development Engineer / AI Evangelist at Mastercard
• Brice Fernandes, Director of Software Engineering at Raspberry Pi Foundation
• Tolga Sofuoglu, Director of Engineering at Artlogic 

Join us for an interactive, roundtable discussion in an unconference format. Everyone is encouraged to suggest topics related to software development, craftsmanship, or any tech-related challenges. After voting on the topics, we’ll focus on discussing the most popular ones.

It’s a great chance to dive into the issues that matter to you, share insights, and collaborate on practical solutions. Whether you're seeking advice, offering your perspective, or eager to learn from others' experiences, this is a space to tackle real-world problems together.

No preparation is needed, just bring your ideas, challenges, and curiosity!

Food and drinks are provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Codurance is proud to partner with ProManchester for Head Straight for the Exit: Preparing Your Technology Investment from Day One — a special breakfast seminar exploring how VC and PE-backed businesses can set themselves up for a successful investment round, M&A, or exit.

Featuring industry leaders Steve Lydford (COO, Codurance) David Green (CTO, IWSR), Andrew Feeke, (Partner, MHA), Richard Fallon (Fractional CTO), and Elizabeth Gooch MBE (Founder and CEO, The Tech Growth Factory), this session will cover:

• Technology as a Value Driver: How scalable and sustainable technology platforms can enhance buyer confidence and business valuation.
• Digital Readiness for Exits: Streamlining systems, data, and processes to support due diligence and post-sale integration.
• AI's potential to enhance deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management, and value creation.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: Mitigating risks through robust governance.
• Leadership in Tech Transformation: The CEO’s and CIO’s roles in fostering a technology-driven culture.

Expect practical takeaways on how technology can be a catalyst for value creation from day one.

Codurance is excited to once again partner with Kraken Technologies for a hands-on Software Crafters session exploring the evolving role of AI tooling in software development, with a focus on how better prompts can lead to better AI model outputs and higher-quality code.

Whether you're already experimenting with AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or JetBrains AI, or just curious about what they can do, this session will provide practical takeaways, lively discussion, and plenty of peer learning.

What to Expect

Prompt Engineering is fast becoming a key skill in modern software engineering. With AI increasingly supporting everything from code generation and refactoring to writing tests and documentation, how we communicate with these tools really matters.

In this session, you’ll team up to tackle a live coding challenge, where the prompts are just as important as the code. We'll explore:

• What makes a prompt effective
• How to structure prompts for better outcomes
• Where these tools shine and where they fall short

Each group will include at least one participant with an AI coding tool installed. After the challenge, we'll come back together to compare experiences and share reflections.

Who Should Attend?

This meetup is open to developers, engineers, and tech professionals from any industry, public or private, who are curious about how AI can shape the future of software development.

What to Bring

• Your laptop
• An AI coding assistant if possible (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, JetBrains AI, etc.)

Don’t worry if not there’ll be opportunities to collaborate either way!

For our October meetup we are back to hosting a fun Coding Dojo where you'll practice your Test Driven Development software engineering skills - a key skill for Software Crafters that care about producing quality code.

Join us for an evening of coding, food and drinks. Come and code along, share ideas, discuss best practices with Test Driven Development and learn from our expert Crafters and your peers in the Software Crafters Cambridge community.

What’s the format?
After a short intro, we’ll get into groups/pairs or work solo, whatever people feel most comfortable with, and start building.
You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in.

This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment.
We'll be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow coders.

All levels of experience very welcome, if you want to brush up on your Test Driven Development skills or are a complete novice, do come along. All welcome! All you need to do is bring a laptop if you’d like to code along - please have your preferred language and editor setup.

Food and Drinks
Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival sponsored by Codurance, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Venue Host
Our venue host is The Bradfield Centre, managed by Mantle Space. A huge thank you as always to the team for sponsoring the space.

Want to bring a friend? Great! Just ask them to RSVP so we know they are coming.

We want to hear from YOU!
The community is for you so please complete this short anonymous form to tell us what you want to get out of the group so we can curate events that meet your interests and preferences.