Tuesday 10 February 2026
Reading Geek Night
Our regular evening of short talks on science, technology, design and geekery, with plenty of time to chat over drinks. Free and open to all.
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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Berkshire's community of IT professionals, 2,500 strong.
We're the local branch of BCS, run entirely by volunteers — bringing talks, networking, schools outreach and career support to everyone working in or curious about technology across the county.
- Members
- 2,500+
- Meets
- Monthly
- Since
- 1957
Next up
First Tuesday of every month
Branch committee meeting
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Second Tuesday of every month
Reading Geek Night
From 7:00pm, talks from 8:00pm
Upcoming events
Talks, panels and nights out for the Berkshire tech community
Monday 23 March 2026
SATRO STEMfest — call for volunteers
Marking ten years of BCS Berkshire's support for SATRO STEMfest, inspiring the next generation of engineers and technologists. Get in touch with our STEM Ambassador if you can help on the day.
Date to be confirmed
Universities, Professional Training and Apprenticeships: The Future Path to Success
A panel debate on the routes into a technology career as apprenticeships gain ground alongside traditional degrees — bringing together voices from industry, academia and training providers.
Details to be confirmed — check back or ask [email protected]
AI Taskforce
Helping members make sense of AI — and use it responsibly
Our AI Taskforce runs briefings, roundtables and panels on applied and responsible AI for members across every sector, from ethics and governance to hands-on adoption in the workplace.
Explore the AI TaskforceAnthony Parker Memorial Prize
Awarded each year in memory of our former chairman, recognising an outstanding student computing project from young people across Berkshire.
Read about the prizeMeet the committee
Run entirely by volunteers, for the benefit of the profession
Paul Leroy
Chair
Daniel Broomhead
Treasurer & Early Careers Advocate
Andrew Fieldsend
Secretary
Join the conversation shaping IT in Berkshire
Whether you're taking your first step into a tech career or leading transformation at board level, there's a BCS grade for you — and a branch on your doorstep.