15 September 2026|Basinghall, Cavendish Venues, London
TECHTALKCONNECT 26
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In-person event · 300 capacity
A one-night conference in London for people building careers in tech. Two keynotes, two panels, and 300 people working out what actually gets you hired now.
TechTalk Connect starts in
Tuesday 15 September 2026 · doors 17:30
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TechTalk Connect is our flagship annual night, built for the 7,000 people building careers in tech inside our community. Unlike big conference halls, Connect is intentionally one room (300 people), practitioner-led, and focused on the things you face on Monday: what actually gets you hired, promoted and paid now that AI is changing what companies want.
THE LINE-UP
Connect 2026 speakers
Two confirmed. Six to go.
The rest of the Connect 2026 line-up lands in August
THE AGENDA
The night, hour by hour
Tuesday 15 September 2026 · 17:30 til 21:30
17:30 – 18:15Doors, drinks and registration. The activation zone opens.
18:15 – 18:25Welcome from your host, plus a moment from Granola.
KEYNOTE 118:25 – 18:45
The new career infrastructure
For years your career value was what you could execute. As AI absorbs execution, judgment, belonging and visibility become the ground you build on. The frame for everything that follows.
Joana Rocha
Co-founder, TechTalk
Roxanne Taku
Co-founder, TechTalk
PANEL 118:45 – 19:20
Generalist vs specialist: what actually wins now
Go deep or go broad? As AI absorbs more of the specialist's work, the old advice is up for grabs. A panel that picks a side and argues it. Come with an opinion; you may leave with a different one.
Announcing August
Three panellists and a host
19:20 – 19:40Break. Drinks, the activation zone, and the part of the night where you actually meet people.
KEYNOTE 219:40 – 20:00
Beyond your 9-5: how to build a portfolio career
More people want a career that isn't one job, one employer, one path, but few know how to start without leaping into the unknown. A practical, honest look at earning and growing alongside the day job, not by burning it down.
Announcing August
Keynote speaker
PANEL 220:00 – 20:35
Hired, promoted, paid: winning in the AI era
The night's core promise, made concrete. How do you get hired, promoted and paid more when AI is reshaping what companies want? Founders and operators on the front line of hiring share what's really moving the needle and what's just noise.
Announcing August
Three panellists and a host
20:35 – 20:45Prize draw on stage, partner thanks, and the close.
20:45 – 21:30Closing social. Everyone stays. That's the point.
Tickets
Three releases. Then that's it.
300 capacity. Every ticket includes both keynotes, both panels, drinks on arrival and the closing social.
ON SALE NOW
Now → 21 Aug
Early bird
£35
A limited release for the people who move first.
OPENS 24 AUG
24 Aug → 4 Sep
Standard
£49
The main release, once early bird has sold out.
Not yet available
OPENS 7 SEP
7 Sep → event
Final release
£65
The last tickets, if there are any left.
Not yet available
Every ticket includes
Both keynotes
Both panels
Drink on arrival
Activation zone
Prize draw entry
Closing social
The proof
Don't take our word for it
“Recently attended their first in person connect event. It was amazing! The energy and enthusiasm. Definitely a must recommend for those in the job searching stages 👏”
Gayathri K
“I like the format and approach to that tech conference. Thank you to all the speakers for their advice and for sharing their stories; they inspired everyone, not only me.”
Yuliia G
7,000+
community members
400+
jobs landed
98%
would come again
45K+
newsletter readers
FAQ
The things people usually ask
Still got a question? Email us at contact@techtalkuk.co and we'll get back to you.
Who is this actually for?
People building careers in tech — operators, founders, engineers, designers, PMs and marketers. If you're 3+ years in and still investing in what's next, you'll fit.
I'm coming alone. Will that be awkward?
No. Most people come alone. The format is built for it — one room, drinks on arrival, and a closing social designed to make talking to strangers easy.
What's included in the ticket?
Both keynotes, both panels, drinks on arrival and the closing social. No add-ons, no upsells.
What time does it start and finish?
Doors 17:30. Programme runs until around 21:30, followed by the closing social.
Can I expense it?
Most attendees do. We can send an itemised receipt after purchase — just reply to your confirmation email.
Is there a dress code?
No dress code. Wear what you'd wear to a good dinner with people you want to impress a little.
When are the speakers announced?
Keynote 1 is confirmed. Remaining keynote and both panels are announced in August.
Can I get a refund or pass my ticket on?
Tickets are non-refundable, but fully transferable up to 48 hours before the event. Email hello@techtalk.com to change the name on a ticket.
Where exactly is the venue?
Central London. The exact address is shared with ticket-holders two weeks before the event.