15 September 2026|Basinghall, Cavendish Venues, London
TECHTALKCONNECT 26
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The biggest night on the future of careers in London. Learn what gets you seen, promoted and paid from the people leading top tech companies.
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TechTalk Connect is our flagship night, built by TechTalk's community of 400,000+ people building careers in top tech companies. One night with the people already leading the way, to work out where careers are heading and what it takes to get seen, promoted and paid now that AI is changing what companies want.
THE LINE-UP
Connect 2026 speakers
More speakers announced in August.
PANELLIST
Rob Denton
Head of Marketing, Granola
Generalist vs specialist: what actually wins now
PANELLIST
Federica De Cillis
People Leader, ex-Meta, ex-Stripe
Generalist vs specialist: what actually wins now
More speakers announced 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.
Rachel Macnaghten
Growth Executive, Jumpstart
Rob Denton
Head of Marketing, Granola
Federica De Cillis
People Leader, ex-Meta, ex-Stripe
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.
Aditi Mishra
Head of Media at Sifted, Creator (@byaditimishra), Investor
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.
Yasar Ahmad
Co-founder, OVD Lab · ex-VP People, HelloFresh
Claudia Avila
Senior Recruiter, Amazon
Announcing August
Third panellist
20:35 – 20:45Prize draw on stage, partner thanks, and the close.
20:45 – 21:30Closing social. Everyone stays. That's the point.
Event location
Location: Cavendish Venues, Basinghall
Address: 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD
A space in the heart of the City of London - a few minutes from Bank, Moorgate and Liverpool Street. Tiered seating, big screens and a bright social space for the drinks and networking afterwards.
Tickets
Three releases. Then that's it.
Every ticket includes both keynotes, both panels, drinks on arrival and the closing social.
ENDED 23 AUG
Ended 23 Aug
Early bird
£35
A limited release for the people who move first.
Ended
ON SALE NOW
Now → 4 Sep
Standard
£49
The main release is now live.
OPENS 5 SEP
5 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
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 - founders, operators, engineers, designers, PMs and marketers. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned pro, you'll fit right in.
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 contact@techtalkuk.co to change the name on a ticket.
Will the talks be recorded / can I get the slides?
No - Connect isn't recorded. The value is in the room: the conversations, the people you meet, the questions you get to ask in person. You have to be there. We'll share a short recap and any speaker resources with attendees afterwards.
Where exactly is the venue?
Central London. The exact address is shared with ticket-holders two weeks before the event.