Tech Community, MeetUps & Events
We’re passionate about giving back to the tech digital community, which is why we host and sponsor multiple MeetUps and events across the UK.
Chester Tech MeetUp
Organised by the Searchability team, we provide the venue, food, drinks, and a welcoming space for our community of clients and candidates to come together. Learn more about our MeetUps or check out what’s coming up below!
Hosted by Searchability
As tech recruitment specialists, Searchability proudly organises and hosts each event – providing the venue, refreshments, and a platform to support our amazing tech community.
Who Should Attend
Whether you’re a developer, engineer, founder or just starting your tech journey, our MeetUps are open to anyone in the tech scene looking to connect and learn.
What to Expect
Our quarterly in-person events bring together tech professionals from Chester and beyond for an evening of talks, networking, food, and drinks – all in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Community Vibes
Our MeetUps are all about building real connections. Whether you’re here to learn, share ideas, or just meet like-minded people, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive and inclusive tech community.
Become a Speaker
Got insights to share or tech you’re passionate about? We’re always looking for new speakers to join the lineup. Whether it’s your first talk or your fiftieth, we’d love to hear from you!
Guest Hosting
We are always happy to help people take their first step into the world of Tech MeetUps, whether it’s attending as a guest or hosting your own event as a company!
Past Speakers / Featured Clients
Upcoming Events
Searchability, HQ Offices, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
Chester Tech MeetUp: How Technology is Reshaping Governance, Risk & Compliance
The Chester Tech Meetup is a quarterly in person event aimed to connect local tech professionals, provide useful insights and share interesting talks from a variety of tech professionals across the North West.
We are excited to partner with Hirecracker GRC to bring together tech and GRC professionals to explore How Technology is reshaping Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Speakers on the night will be:
- Fran Hoey Senior Consultant – Crosslakes Technologies – GRC in Tech Due Diligence: What do investors want to know and what to do about AI Assisted coding
- *2 MORE SPEAKERS TO BE CONFIRMED
There’ll be time to network in between talks, and Searchability will of course put on plenty of good food and make sure our (complimentary) bar is well stocked for all attendees!
Once the talks are done, our presenters have agreed to do a panel based Q + A session to answer any questions.
It’s free to attend but spots are limited so you must RSVP to secure your place – let us know you are attending by registering on meetup.com or contact Roisin Marsh on [email protected] directly!
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Matillion - Two, New Bailey St, Salford, M3 5GS
Ministry of Testing Manchester x Matillion
Searchability are proud sponsors of MoT.
We’ve just confirmed an interactive session that’s going to be a bit different from your average talk.
Testing What You Can’t Control – by Adam Davis
This is a short, demo-led session where the audience becomes part of the test. Using your phones, we’ll turn the room into a live system and watch what happens as it runs in real time.
At first it looks like everything is working together, but small differences start to appear. Things don’t line up perfectly, and behaviour across devices isn’t always the same. It’s a simple way to see how real systems behave outside of perfect conditions, and what that means when it comes to testing them. Supported by a small number of slides, but centred around a live demo.
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Searchability, HQ Offices, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
AI Leaders
AI Leaders is an exclusive series designed for CEOs, directors, board members, and senior leaders who want to understand how AI is reshaping strategy, operations, products, and competitive advantage.
Co-hosted with Searchability at their HQ in Chester, this event brings together a select group of leaders for an evening built around learning, debate, and open, candid conversation.
Chatham House rules.
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Want to become a Guest Speaker or Host a MeetUp?
Reach out to our Chester Tech MeetUp organisers!
External Events
Ministry of Test Manchester
Gabbi Trotter, Software Testing Lead at Searchability, sits on the board for Ministry of Testing Manchester – co-organising events alongside the MoT team and sponsoring on behalf of Searchability. She also leads the organisation of the Ministry of Testing Manchester Meetups!
If you’re based in Manchester and work in the software testing space, these events are not to be missed!
World Employer Branding Day
World Employer Branding Day is the world’s largest gathering of employer branding leaders.
Our internal Employer Brand Consultancy, Holler, has proudly supported the event since 2021 — and in 2022, we had the incredible opportunity to take the stage and speak to hundreds of employer brand leaders from across the globe.
Security Cleared EXPO
The Security Cleared EXPO is a careers fair for individuals who are Security Cleared to DV, SC, CTC, NATO or NPPV levels.
Our National Security & Defence Division, as well as our sister brand Hirecracker regularly exhibit at this event to connect with candidates and clients in this space.