Global Masters - Random Coffee Chat - Europe & UK
Hi Community! 👋
You’ve asked for easier ways to connect with other Global Masters and we heard you!
Random Coffee Chat is an easy way for Global Masters to connect and have an informal 1:1 conversation. ☕
🗓 When: January 26 – February 15
This thread is for participants in Europe & UK time zones who’d like to connect and schedule a short coffee chat directly with each other.
☕ How it works
- Leave a comment in this thread to join
- Reply to someone’s comment if you’d like to connect
- Continue the conversation in Direct Messages on the Developer Community and schedule a 30-minute quick call
You choose who to connect with and when.
Participants connect directly with each other via Direct Messages on the Developer Community and choose a time that works best for both sides.
☕ After your coffee chat, share a quick screenshot from your call in the Random Coffee Chat ASK on Global Masters, and earn 1000 Global Masters points as a thank-you for participating.
💬 Example comment (copy & paste)
Hi! I’m in for a random coffee chat ☕
Location: UK
Availability: Wed–Fri, 10:00–13:00
Happy to chat about: getting to know each other, AI & automation, READY 2026 plans
🧠 Suggested topics & ice breakers
- Just getting to know each other and what you enjoy outside of work
- AI, automation, and agent-based solutions
- Developer tools, productivity, and workflows
- Community contributions and favorite DC topics
- InterSystems READY plans and past event experiences
⏱ Format
- 30-minute informal video or audio call
- Any tool that works for both of you
Looking forward to seeing new connections happen here 🚀
Comments
Hi, I'm in! 😊
Any topic, including InterSystems READY or any tech chat.
Hi Enrico! 👋
You and @André Dienes Friedrich both mentioned you’re open to a random coffee chat.
Feel free to connect via DM on the Developer Community to check availability and set up a quick chat ☕
Hi! I’m in for a random coffee chat ☕
Location: Spain
Availability: Mon–Thu, 2:00PM–4:00PM CET
Happy to chat about: getting to know each other & any tech chat.
Hi Muhammad! 👋
Looks like your availability matches really well with @Mark Charlton (UK). I’d suggest connecting with him via Direct Messages here on the Developer Community to pick a date and schedule your Random Coffee Chat ☕
Twas a great chat. Tea was drunk, technology was discussed and connection made.
Cheers Developer Community.
Hi! I’m in for a random coffee chat ☕
Location: Brazil
Availability: Mon–Wed, 14:00–16:00 UTC -3
Happy to chat about: getting to know each other, AI & automation, exchange language (idiom)
Hi André! 👋
We noticed that you and @Enrico Parisi are both open to a random coffee chat.
Feel free to connect with him via Direct Messages on the Developer Community and see if a time works for both of you ☕
Hi!
I’m in for a random coffee chat ☕
Location: UK
Availability: 12:00 - 14:00 GMT/UTC most days.
Happy to chat about: General chatter, IRIS development, VS Studio usage, system integrations, Sci-Fi authors, Fantasy books, Travel, plus anything else except politics or religion.
Hi Mark! 👋
Your availability matches nicely with @Muhammad Waseem (Spain).
Feel free to reach out to him via DM on the Developer Community and set up your coffee chat ☕
Hi!
I’m in for a random coffee chat ☕
Location: UK
Availability: 8:00 - 14:00 GMT/UTC most days.
Happy to chat about: Getting to know others, IRIS development, Fantasy/Sci-Fi books, or board games.
Was great to catch up with Nick today. Even managed to get to play with the teams layouts. Even if I did go full British and have a teapot and mug with me. 
Hi i'd like to partecipate,
location: italy
availability: mon-fri 6-7pm
topic: any
Hi Pietro!
I'll be happy to share a coffee chat with you: I have the same availability!
👋 Hey everyone!
Just a quick reminder that the deadline for your Random Coffee Chats is February 15.
If you see a comment from someone whose availability works for you, please reply directly to their comment and continue the conversation in Direct Messages on the Developer Community to schedule your call ☕
Once your chat is done, upload a screenshot confirming the call as a reply to the Random Coffee ASK on Global Masters by February 15.
Thanks!
@Enrico Parisi
@Muhammad Waseem
@André Dienes Friedrich
@Mark Charlton
@Nick Hershberger
@Pietro Montorfano
It's provisionally in the diary and the kettle is on!