TechUG is an independent user group community for IT Operations, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, DevOps & CyberSecurity Professionals. Run for users, by users, we’re an enterprise tech community focused on Technology Change & modernising IT Infrastructure. The tech communities are user-driven and run locally in 9 cities around the UK & Ireland. Each city has a group of volunteer committee members supported by a central team. Together, the committee organises and hosts our free community events. TechUG Events take place twice a year in each city (so we’re currently running 18 events a year). As a community, TechUG collaborates with other user groups, supporting them as they get started or co-hosting joint events. . Our independence from vendors and resellers enables the membership to come together, freely share experiences, express opinions and consider all solutions without favour. By introducing people, we look to create opportunities, assist professional development and foster a sense of local community. Originally starting in Leeds, we now have communities in 9 cities across the UK&I including Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton. Each local branch hosts biannual ‘mini’ conferences with presentations in the latest best practice, techniques and ideas. The agenda addresses the requirements of the local community (not sales or marketing departments) and is the starting point for the day’s conversations during the break out sessions. By bringing together different user groups and encouraging networking throughout the day, our conferences break down the glass walls typical within the IT sector. If you are interested in joining the community then head to https://techug.org.uk or contact Mike England on mike.england@technology.ug