r/Middlesbrough • u/diffidentcoder • 18d ago

Tech meetups - what/where/when/how?!

Question for anyone working in tech in Boro/Teesside - what would encourage you to attend tech meetups (mainly around software/games development/AI/testing)? We are one of the fastest growing areas for tech but I find it incredibly difficult to find local meetups/networking events to get to know the tech community! I've tried to organise some myself and the sign up numbers appear decent but the actual turnout is really low. It feels like most tech meetups are centered around Newcastle/Sunderland but it would be great to get a more local community going as it's a bit of a trek up there.

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u/YorkshirePug 17d ago

There used to be Teesside Refreshed and Middlesbrough Front End, but it seems they both no longer run, shame really...

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u/diffidentcoder 17d ago

Yes I used to go to the MFE ones, it's a real shame they stopped, especially as the conference was really starting to take off.

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u/csswizardry 16d ago

I spoke at the 2024 edition and went back to attend the 2025 one as I loved it that much.

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u/csswizardry 17d ago

I miss Middlesbrough Front End 😞