Tech Community

Giving back to the tech community by sponsoring local tech user groups, awards and more


Our involvement in the Tech Community

Whether it is a local user group, or a black-tie charity awards evening, we are always excited to get involved with the tech community in any ways we can. We sponsor regular meetups, as well as hosting our own groups.

Women in Tech Hampshire (WiTH)

Women in Tech Hampshire is a networking group that meets every other month. Founded by Amy Lee and Lauren James of Spectrum IT, they created this group with the aim to host events, build a great community, and offer somewhere to learn from each other. Panellists share their experiences within the industry, paired with engaging networking sessions, and a chance to learn from peers.

Developer South Coast

Developer South Coast user group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month in Southampton. Speakers from the UK and, where possible overseas, provide deep insight into the tech community. Discussions focus on topics such as the Microsoft development stack, platform neutrality, and methodology.

Southampton Data Platform and Cloud

Southampton Data Platform and Cloud meets every 2nd Wednesday in Chilworth, Southampton. The group has been running since 2010 (originally Southampton SQL Server User Group), and in that time have be privledged to host many local and international speakers present high-quality sessions on a range of SQL Server and data platform topics.

PHP Hants

PHP Hants meets every other month, with the aims to help people learn, share knowledge and support the PHP community in Hampshire. They host a variety of talks and invite anyone with an interest in PHP to attend the meet-ups at Havant College.


Women in Tech Dorset (WiTD)

Women in Tech Dorset (WiTD) hosts adhoc events both in person and online. Their aim is to create a safe, collaborative, and engaging space where women can learn from each other and get inspired. They have released a playbook, designed to help make the tech industry a more inclusive place for women.

South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards

The South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards is a fantastic event to demonstrate the successes of the technology companies in the south. Other categories include Emerging Tech Company of the Year, Innovative Tech Company of the Year, Suistainable Tech Company of the Year, and Tech Start-up of the Year.

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