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Doors open & drinks
Arrive, grab a drink, and meet the community. No agenda, just good conversation.
About Us
The story behind DataBeers Exeter
What is DataBeers?
DataBeers is a global community of informal meetups that bring data practitioners and enthusiasts together in a relaxed, pub-style setting.
A global movement
DataBeers started in Madrid and has since spread to dozens of cities worldwide. Each chapter is independently run by local volunteers who share the same core ethos: informal, inclusive and community-led.
PechaKucha talks
Each event features 3 to 5 PechaKucha-style talks: 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each, on anything data-related. Projects, tools, war stories, experiments, visualisations. No topic is too niche; no speaker is too junior.
Open to all
Whether you're a seasoned data scientist, a curious student, or someone who just discovered spreadsheets. You're welcome here. The event is always free to attend. The only ticket you need is an interest in data.
The Exeter chapter
We launched DataBeers Exeter to fill a gap in the South West's data community landscape: a regular, relaxed event where people can share and learn outside of a formal conference setting.
Rooted in Devon
Exeter sits at the heart of Devon, and our meetup reflects the breadth of data work happening across the region, from local government open data initiatives to startups, universities, and the NHS.
Connected to Exeter Cathedral City
Just like the cathedral that features in our logo, we aim to be a landmark in Exeter's professional community: a recurring, reliable gathering that people look forward to.
Growing community
We're building something long-term. Each event adds new faces, new perspectives, and new conversations. If you come once, we hope you'll keep coming back.
The format
A typical DataBeers Exeter evening looks like this:
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PechaKucha talks
3 to 5 speakers each present in PechaKucha format: 20 slides, 20 seconds each. No questions.
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Open networking
After the talks, the bar is yours. Connect, collaborate, and continue the conversation.
Ready to join us?
Check out our past events to get a feel for the format, or reach out if you'd like to speak.