On October 7, 2025, we brought the StoryBot series to Sheffield! Following the success of our previous edition at York (read the York recap here), we were excited to share new insights and connect with the vibrant .NET Sheffield community.

Event: Crafting a Cultural StoryBot with MCP and C# – .NET Sheffield Meetup

Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025, 6:30–8:30 PM BST
Venue: Sheffield Technology Parks, Arundel Street, Sheffield
Speakers: Olorunfemi Davis & Olakunle Abiola

The AI in Your Pocket: Building Offline Gemini Apps with the Browser – GDG Cloud North West Recap

I recently (Sep 17, 2025) had an incredible session at GDG Cloud North West in Manchester, where attendees explored cutting-edge developments in cloud technology, BigQuery, Wasm in Go, and artificial intelligence. Among the highlights was my presentation, where I delved into the revolutionary concept of running Gemini Nano directly in the browser.

This past Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the air at Patch York was buzzing with excitement, the aroma of pizza, and fascinating discussions as we explored the cutting-edge fusion of AI technology and cultural storytelling!

Olakunle Abiola and I had the privilege of presenting “Crafting a Cultural StoryBot with MCP and C#” at .NET York, which explored the intersection of technical innovation and cultural storytelling.

It was an in-person event at Patch York , Bonding Warehouse, Terry Avenue, YO1 6FA, and it was fantastic to see developers, AI enthusiasts, and members of the .NET community gathered. Attendees enjoyed pizza, drinks, and lively networking, fostering a great sense of community before and after the talk.

As a fellow tech enthusiast and a successful recipient of the UK Global Talent Visa (Exceptional Talent), I’m thrilled to share a comprehensive blueprint for navigating Stage 1: the endorsement process.

This guide is designed to empower talented individuals, especially those with a strong programming background, to showcase their significant contributions to the digital technology sector and secure their place in the vibrant UK tech ecosystem.

Understanding the UK Global Talent Visa

The UK Global Talent Visa, officially known as the Global Talent Visa, enables the brightest and best tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector, contributing their cutting-edge expertise, creativity, and innovation. Tech Nation is the official Home Office designated endorsing body for digital technology applications.