social · Monthly
Summer social
Rust Leeds summer social: pizza, ping-pong and good chat
When
Wednesday 15 July
Time
17:00
Venue
Doza Consulting
City Centre
Price
Free
Rust Leeds is skipping the talk this month in favour of a summer social. No slides, no demos — just pizza, drinks, ping-pong and a couple of hours to catch up with people who write Rust in and around Leeds.
The format is deliberately loose. Arrivals from 6pm, food and drinks laid on, and a ping-pong table available if people fancy it. The event wraps up just before 8pm, which leaves time to head somewhere to watch the England game afterwards. Hosted by Sophie S. and two others from the organising team.
Rust Leeds meets monthly at Doza Consulting's offices on Floor 6 of Platform, the tech-focused workspace next to Leeds train station. The group brings together Rust developers of all levels — from people writing it professionally to those learning it in their own time. Most months there's a talk; this month there isn't, and that's the point.
Why attend
If you've been meaning to come along to Rust Leeds but found the talk format a bit daunting, this is the low-pressure entry point. No prior Rust knowledge required to enjoy pizza and a game of ping-pong.
For regulars, it's a chance to have the conversations that get cut short after a normal meetup. The crowd tends to be working engineers and hobbyists with a genuine interest in the language, so the chat is usually worth having.
Agenda
- 18:00 — Arrivals, networking, pizza and drinks, ping-pong
- 19:55 — Event finishes
- 20:00 — Optional: watch the England game
Organiser
Rust Leeds Meetup Group
Rust Leeds Meetup Group organises monthly gatherings for Rust developers in Leeds. Events are held at Doza Consulting's offices in Platform and typically include a talk followed by networking. The group welcomes developers at all levels, from beginners to those using Rust in production.
Venue
Doza Consulting, City Centre
Doza Consulting occupy Floor 6 of Platform, the modern workspace built into Leeds New Station Street. Platform is a well-known hub for Leeds tech companies and a regular host for meetups across the city.
FAQs
- Is the event free?
- Yes, the summer social is free to attend.
- Where exactly is the venue?
- Doza Consulting, Floor 6, Platform, New Station Street, Leeds LS1 4JB — directly adjacent to Leeds train station.
- Do I need to register?
- The event is listed on Meetup. Sign up there to let the organisers know you're coming, which helps them plan food and drinks.
- Is there a talk at this event?
- No. This month's meetup is a social only — no talk or presentation is planned. The focus is on networking, pizza and ping-pong.
- What time does it start and finish?
- Doors open at 6pm and the event finishes at approximately 8pm BST.