London Hardware Meetup: Hardware Happy Hour at Makerversity Somerset House
We're hosting the second London Hardware Meetup, at Makerversity, in the historic Somerset House.
Hardware Meetups happen in over 30 cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals of all different backgrounds, skill sets, and years of experience to network, collaborate, and learn from each other.
Because this is a Hardware Meetup, if you're working on a product, don't come to the happy hour empty-handed. One of the most exciting things about building hardware is that others can experience it in a tactile way that's simply not possible with software products. While we won't have any presentations at this event, we still want to see what you are working on.
Bring your prototypes, hardware demos, and inventions to show fellow attendees.
Hosts:
Michael Raven, Founder & Managing Director - Blazon Agency, London
Sera Evcimen, Founder, Principal - Pratik Development, Boston
What To Expect
5:30pm - Doors open
5:30-7:00 PM - Mix, mingle, network
7:00-7:30 PM - Quick intro to Hardware Meet-up team, mission and Voluntary Open Mic (more info below)
5:30-8:30pm - Mix, mingle, network
Makerversity is not open to the public. Meet at The New Wing reception of Somerset House, which is on Lancaster Place following on from Waterloo Bridge.
Open Mic: Come up and tell us what hardware project you're working on or introduce yourself and your hardware interests (~30 seconds), show us a demo of your product (~2 mins). You also do not have to and we'll move right into networking afterwards!
Thank you to our partners
Blazon Agency is a leading strategic partner for product innovation and market launches, based in London. They specialize in transforming ambitious visions into market realities through their unique Build, Launch, Grow (BLG) model that integrates design, advertising, and PR to ensure products not only enter the market but thrive. Blazon's expertise spans crowdfunding, digital marketing, and e-commerce, and they have driven over $150 million in sales and $50 million raised through platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Blazon doesn't just launch products; they build market leaders.
informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to climate tech, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale top-quality physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.
Hardware Related Podcasts by us
The Builder Circle by Pratik - Podcast aimed at helping hardware entrepreneurs navigate the challenges related to hardware development, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Tradeoffs by informal - Nate Padgett and Chris Rill go hands-on exploring the world of hardware startups. Each month they interview founders, early team members, and industry leaders to uncover the secrets behind building successful products. From the best practices of product design, to the ins and outs of manufacturing, they leave no stone unturned in their mission to help budding entrepreneurs succeed.