Networking, conferences, workshops and professional events
Cwtch Events lists 9 upcoming business events in Wales, in Newport and Cardiff, from FinTech Wales and AI Wales. Every listing is in English and Welsh, and tickets are booked directly with the venue or organiser. Coming up next: October Networking Breakfast — From Landscape to Data: Building a Climate-Resilient Wales at Tredegar House (National Trust) (Thu 22 October); Tech Talk Wales: From Maesteg to Versace and Back with Scott Hill, CTO, Hodge Bank at Celtic Manor Resort (Thu 22 October); Clockwise x FinTech Wales: FinTech Mingle & Show and Tell at Clockwise Cardiff (Thu 5 November); AI in Financial Services: From Pilot to Production at Cardiff (venue to be confirmed) (Thu 12 November); Year in Review: What Welsh AI Actually Did in 2026 at Cardiff (venue to be confirmed) (Thu 10 December). Past events are removed automatically, and the list is checked against each venue’s own website every morning.
9 events
Thursday, 22 October, 08:30
Hosted by National Trust Cymru at Tredegar House, a breakfast talk and expert panel on how data, technology and cross-sector collaboration can help Wales respond to flooding, wildfire and changing water cycles, with an optional estate tour. Free for FinTech Wales members.
Thursday, 22 October, 16:00
An evening of networking and conversation with Scott Hill, CTO at Hodge Bank, on a career spanning IBM, Accenture, Dyson, Diageo and Versace, followed by a chaired conversation and audience Q&A. Free to register, with canapés and refreshments.
Thursday, 5 November, 08:30
A relaxed morning of networking and member showcases for FinTech Wales and Clockwise Cardiff members, with short show-and-tell talks where selected speakers introduce their business, demo a product or share a practical lesson.
Thursday, 12 November, 09:30
A speaker session followed by roundtable breakouts on Consumer Duty, fraud detection and credit decisioning, with FCA regulatory context included.
Thursday, 10 December, 17:00
A reflective evening where community members each present one honest lesson from their AI work this year. Relaxed festive format, with community awards.
Thursday, 21 January, 09:00
A half-day facilitated workshop for C-suite and directors on building a 90-day AI roadmap, governance frameworks and change management. Small cohort, maximum 20.
Thursday, 15 April, 09:00
A facilitated discussion for NHS, local authority and Welsh Government teams on what's working, what isn't, and how to procure and deploy AI responsibly.
Thursday, 20 May, 13:00
The annual research presented in full: findings, sector snapshots, skills gaps and recommendations. A panel responds and the audience votes on top priorities for 2027–28.
Thursday, 17 June, 13:00
A speaker session and live Q&A on grid management, demand forecasting and carbon accounting, with case studies from Welsh energy operators and developers.