Building a Tech Community in the East from Almost Nothing

Discover how a thriving tech community was built from the ground up in Norwich and Norfolk. Learn about the transformation from a disconnected tech landscape to a vibrant ecosystem featuring world-class conferences, startup events, and numerous tech groups. Explore the journey of creating one of the strongest tech communities in the country, inspired by ACCU and xTc. Gain insights into organizing successful tech meetups, attracting speakers, consolidating events, and fostering collaboration among developers and businesses. Understand the strategies used to grow a local tech community to rival global organizations, and how to overcome challenges in building a tech hub in an unexpected location.

Intro
Norwich
Extreme Tuesday Club
Agile East Anglia
Sink Norwich
ACCU Norwich
MongoDB Meetup Group
Norfolk Developers
Norfolk Devcon
How many people
Summary
Norwich Groups
Getting people to come along
How do you get speakers
How often do you meet
How do you consolidate meetups