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Life & fun · March 10, 2014

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Many to Many, a different kind of tech meetup (London, UK)

We love tech events. But often the one-to-many talk format is a bit hit and miss. Sometimes you learn lots of wonderful new things, but frequently the talks are too long and of questionable quality. Watching someone go over the basics of a library/technology/etc in a real life presentation generally didn't provide a lot of value to us. Instead, we always found the best parts were in the questions and discussions at the end of each talk - except this time was often cut off in order to make room for the next talk. What we wanted was a smaller, more intimate event aimed at talking…

Many to Many, a different kind of tech meetup (London, UK) launched on March 10, 2014 with 39 votes and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Many to Many is a London-based tech meetup that replaces traditional lecture-style presentations with small-group discussions. Designed for startup builders and tech professionals, each event features three discussion topics led by experienced participants rather than formal speakers. The format prioritizes in-depth conversation and questions over lengthy talks, creating a more intimate setting where attendees can engage meaningfully with peers about technology and startup challenges.

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We love tech events. But often the one-to-many talk format is a bit hit and miss. Sometimes you learn lots of wonderful new things, but frequently the talks are too long and of questionable quality. Watching someone go over the basics of a library/technology/etc in a real life presentation generally didn't…

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