Meetups

The Launch of Hacks/Hackers London

We’re delighted to announce that the first international group of Hacks/Hackers got off to a fantastic start yesterday.

Having originally expected a modest turnout, we were bowled over when more than 50 journalists and coders gathered at The Shooting Star pub in Spitalfields on Wednesday evening for the first London Hacks/Hackers meetup. A big thank you to everyone who turned up!

Attendees represented a whole host of media brands including The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, MSN, Reed Business Information and Emap.

Everyone was encouraged to put forward suggestions for future meet-ups and it looks like the next Hacks/Hackers London may start with some short sessions offering practical tips on digital journalism. However, we’re still open for hearing lots more ideas (including ways we can make the ‘Free Beer’ idea a reality) on our Meetup Ideas page.

Also keep an eye out on our Meetup page for details of the September meet. If you’re a hack, a hacker, or something inbetween, we look forward to seeing you there!

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