Hull's first community tech meetup

Where developers, founders, and creatives connect.

11 April 2026·Hull, UK·Free
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About Village Square

A space where tech
people meet.

Village Square is a tech community in Hull. We exist to bring together people working across engineering, product, design, startups, and data — to share knowledge, meet each other, and strengthen the local tech ecosystem.

Technology today is more than code. It's about products, people, ideas, and collaboration. Village Square is where those things come together.

Whether you're a developer, a designer, a founder, or someone who's simply curious about tech — this community is for you.

01

Community First

We're not a company. We're a group of people who want to see Hull's tech scene thrive.

02

Across Disciplines

Engineering, product, design, data, startups — we bring every part of the tech ecosystem together.

03

Open to Everyone

No gatekeeping. Whether you're a senior engineer or just getting started, you belong here.

Upcoming Event

Circuit 1.0

A community-driven tech meetup focused on connecting people across the tech ecosystem.

11 April 2026Hull, UKFree

What is Circuit?

Circuit is a community-driven tech meetup focused on connecting people across the tech ecosystem. It brings together individuals working across engineering, product, design, startups, and data to share knowledge, meet new people, and strengthen the local tech community.

This is Circuit 1.0 — the beginning of a growing tech community in Hull.

Why Circuit Exists

Hull has talented people working in tech, many of whom work remotely or in small teams. Circuit aims to create a space where people can connect, share experiences, and build a stronger local tech ecosystem.

By bringing together people across different areas of technology, Circuit hopes to spark collaboration, learning, and new opportunities.

What to Expect at Circuit 1.0

On the day.

15–20 min

Short Talks

Practical insights from people working across product, engineering, and tech. Real experiences, not theory.

All day

Networking

Meet developers, founders, designers, and tech professionals in the area. Grow your local network.

Open floor

Community Conversations

Discuss ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of technology.

5–10 min

Lightning Talks

Short talks from members of the community. Got something to share? This is your stage.

Call for Speakers

Want to share
your story?

Circuit is powered by the community. We're looking for speakers who can share real experiences — whether it's a 15-minute talk or a 5-minute lightning session.

First-time speakers are especially welcome. No need to be an expert. If you've got a perspective worth sharing, we want to hear it.

Submit a Talk

Short Talks

15–20 min

A deeper dive into a topic — a project, a lesson learned, or a perspective on where tech is heading.

Lightning Talks

5–10 min

Quick and focused. A tool you love, a hot take, a side project — get up and share it.

Topics we're interested in

ProductEngineeringDesignStartupsDataAICommunityCareer
Circuit 1.0 Schedule

The day.

Talks, lightning sessions, community conversations, and plenty of networking. Here's how the day flows.

13:00

Doors Open & Registration

Grab your badge, settle in, and meet fellow attendees.

13:10

Welcome to Circuit 1.0

Setting the scene — what Circuit is, why it exists, and what to expect.

13:20

Short Talk #1

Speaker and topic to be announced.

13:40

Short Talk #2

Speaker and topic to be announced.

14:00

Lightning Talks

⚡ Lightning

A series of 5-minute talks from community members. Fast, focused, and fun.

14:20

Break & Networking

Grab a drink and chat with the people around you.

14:30

Community Conversation

Open Floor

An open discussion about ideas, challenges, and opportunities in tech.

14:50

Closing Remarks

Wrapping up Circuit 1.0 — key takeaways and how to stay connected.

15:00

Open Networking

The formal programme ends, but the conversations continue.

* Schedule is subject to change. Speakers and topics will be announced soon.

Venue

Oasis Hub.

Circuit 1.0 takes place at Oasis Hub on Newland Avenue — right in the heart of Hull. Easy to get to by road, rail, or bus, with plenty of options nearby.

Location

First Floor, Oasis Hub
310 Newland Avenue, Hull HU5 2NB

Date

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Duration

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Admission

Free — just register your spot

Questions

FAQ.

The People Behind Circuit

Organizers.

Circuit is built by people who care about growing Hull's tech community. Here's the team making it happen.

Damilare Bakare
DB

Damilare Bakare

Software Engineer

Dayo Ibrahim
DI

Dayo Ibrahim

Programme Coordinator

Ajibade Benjamin
AB

Ajibade Benjamin

Cloud Engineer

Oluwasegun Aluko
OA

Oluwasegun Aluko

Impact Strategist

Abimbola Babasanya
AB

Abimbola Babasanya

Cloud Engineer

Tosin Ojo
TO

Tosin Ojo

Data Engineer

Oladapo Ogunfeitimi
OO

Oladapo Ogunfeitimi

DevOps Engineer

Register for Circuit 1.0

Be part of the
beginning.

Circuit 1.0 is free and open to everyone. Register to secure your spot at Hull's community tech meetup.

Register — It's Free

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