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If you’re actively **building/coding AI projects** (LLM apps, agents, evals, RAG, infra), come join. This is a **technical networking** meetup. Conversations are usually technically deep and hands-on. 👉🏻 **Good fit:** engineers, technical founders, researchers. 👉🏻 **Not a fit:** "AI curious", general networking. 👉🏻**Bring:** a project, demo, repo, problem you’re stuck on, or a hiring need. ⏰ We'll start at **7:00 PM at [Alice Secret Garden C/ de Pau Claris, 90, L'Eixample!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucBUHhce9Ps2dBrJ8)** After you enter through the main entrance, please go straight to the garden in the back: **[video](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ai-engineers-website.firebasestorage.app/o/alice-secret-garden.mp4?alt=media&token=41463aed-27db-44f0-ae42-9f6ad2b5d486)** 🔥 Join our **[community on WhatsApp (developers only)](https://forms.fillout.com/t/76vmbAQRoNus)** 🔥 LinkedIn: **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-engineers-community)** 🔥 Website: **[https://ai-engineers.community](https://ai-engineers.community)** See you then!

Únete a nuestra clase de bachata para principiantes 💃✨🕺 Cada lunes de 20 a 21 horas (Parc Joan Miró, Barcelona, al lado de la estatua “Dona i Ocell”) Cada semana aprenderás nuevos movimientos y técnicas para mejorar tu baile social! La clase será en español, pero también podemos responder tus preguntas en inglés, francés, italiano, y noruego! Después de la clase, si lo deseas, puedes quedarte para una pequeña sesión social para practicar los movimientos, hacer preguntas y recibir feedback! **CLASE DE PRUEBA GRATUITA!** Clases regulares: 10 € por clase o 30 € al mes. PAGO EN EFECTIVO Más información y videos de clases anteriores: [https://emilorenzo.com](https://emilorenzo.com) Instagram: @emi.bachata YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@emi_lorenzo](https://youtube.com/@emi_lorenzo)

La propera trobada de la colla **[Treu la llengua (de l'armari)](https://www.treulallenguadelarmari.cat/), de Barcelona,** grup de conversa LGTBI+ en català, serà al bar **Moeem** el dilluns 6 d'abril a les 19:30 h. Els **NOUS PARLANTS sou especialment benvinguts** per practicar la llengua amb nosaltres. Animeu-vos a venir-hi. Es punxaran també **hits en català**! The next LGTBI+ meet-up of the **[Treu la llengua (from the closet)](https://www.treulallenguadelarmari.cat/)** group from **Barcelona**, group of conversation in Catalan language, will take place at the **Moeem** bar, on Monday 6th March at 7.30 PM. **NEW SPEAKERS are particularly welcome** to come and practice the language with us. Come and join us! **Hits in catalan** will be played as well! El próximo encuentro del grupo **[Treu la Llengua (del armario)](https://www.treulallenguadelarmari.cat/) de Barcelona**, grupo de conversación LGTBI+ en catalán, tendrá lugar en el bar **Moeem**, el lunes 6 de marzo a las 19:30 h. Los **NUEVOS HABLANTES sois especialmente bienvenidos** a practicar la lengua con nosotros. Animaos a venir. Se pincharán también **hits en catalán**! La prochaîne rencontre du group **[Treu la Llengua (du placard)](https://www.treulallenguadelarmari.cat/) de Barcelone**, group d'entretien LGTBI+ en catalan, va se tenir au bar **Moeem** lundi 6 mars à 19h30. **Les NOUVEAUX LOCUTEURS, vous êtes spécialment bienvenus**, pour mener à bien la pratique de la langue avec nous. Venez nous rejoindre. On jouera aussi des **hits en catalan**!

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Whether you're a music enthusiast, beer lover, or just looking for a lively night out, this event will offer the perfect blend of entertainment. Come unwind, socialize, and enjoy the best of both worlds with us. Mark your calendar and don't miss out on this unique experience!

[https://barcelonacodeschool.com/reactjs-crash-course/](https://barcelonacodeschool.com/reactjs-crash-course/) ## Front-end web development with React.js! * Intensive in-person hands-on training * 1 week of hardcore React coding * Daily classes 9:00 to 18:00 * The course is taught in English * From zero to 👸 and 🤴 * 15% theory / 85% practice / 100% efficiency ## What you'll learn * Overall concept * JSX syntax * create-react-app * Structuring React app * Components-based approach and reusability * Class and function components * Passing data between components with props * Using state and state management * Shared state management * Events and event handlers * Lifecycle methods * Hooks * Async requests * Promises * Conditional rendering * React router * Metadata in React * Using external components * Production build, deployment ## Prerequisites Solid understanding of JavaScript logic and syntax; functions, loops, conditionals, arrays, objects. Good knowledge of HTML/CSS: DOM, structuring HTML, CSS selectors, Grid, Flexbox. ## The outcomes After this course you will have a strong understanding of the **logic**, **syntax** and **usage**of ReactJS. You will be able to build React apps from scratch and have progress further into the depths of React or any other front-end JS library/framework such as Angular, Vue, Ember or anything else. ## Tuition: 850€ 100% is paid upon registration.

Save your seat at the first 2026 dbt Barcelona Meetup! Join us on Thursday 9th April at 18:00 for an exciting edition of this community event. dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks are given by different members of the community, who share their experience on topics ranging from analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures. **This event is limited to 60 people, so please only RSVP if you intend to come** and reach out to hosts via email (ronyekwe@spauldingridge.com) if you need to cancel last minute or change your RSVP status on the Meetup page to "Not Going." 🏠**Venue:** IFCO Digital Hub, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona 🍕**Catering:** Pizza & Beers\*\* 🤝**Community Organizers:** Ruth & Miquel **⏰ Time:** 6:00pm - 9:00pm \**To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation*: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy) \*\* If you have special requirements, please contact the organizers. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📣 Agenda and additional details below: * **6:00pm** Check in/Registration * **6:30** Welcome Remarks * **6:40 - 7:00** Talk #1 + Q&A * **7:00 - 7:30** Talk #2 + Q&A * **7:30 - 8:50** Discussion Forum & Closing remarks * **8:00 - 9:00pm** Reception & Networking (socializing, light food and refreshments 🍷 🍺 🧀 ☕ 🥤) ✨ Speaker Lineup✨ **#Talk 1** **Fusion and dbt News** by Álvaro Martin, Solution Architect @ dbt Get the latest product and roadmap updates from dbt and hear experiences from global users of Fusion and more. **#Talk 2** **Scaling data architecture for Big Data and IoT** by Carla Regueira (Product Manager), Álvaro Picatoste (Business Data Analyst), Daniel Díaz (Senior Data Engineer) @ IFCO: The IFCO Digital team will present how they build KPIs for stakeholders and manage large data volumes. This will lead into an **open discussion forum** where guests can share their approaches and experiences with managing large-scale data using dbt. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: [https://www.getdbt.com/community/](https://www.getdbt.com/community/) 🤝For the best Meetup experience, make sure to join the #local-barcelona channel in dbt Slack ([https://slack.getdbt.com/](https://slack.getdbt.com/)) Spaulding Ridge's Data Team focuses on optimizing data analytics platforms and IT infrastructure; promoting a data-driven culture and achieving success through data informed decisions. Connect with the local team here ➡️ [https://www.spauldingridge.com/business-transformation/data-analytics/](https://www.spauldingridge.com/business-transformation/data-analytics/)

Discover a smart and dynamic way to improve your speaking skills while networking. You'll learn through conversations about work challenges and solutions, moderated by an expert in leadership and communication. In this 60-minute interactive session, you will: * Learn to introduce your professional role * Network with business professionals * Practise discussing business challenges * Brainstorm practical solutions * Learn to present your ideas confidently Designed for those who want to converse professionally and feel comfortable discussing business topics. The workshop will be led by a certified Business English teacher with extensive experience in training corporate professionals, technical experts and leaders. **How to get there:** Enter the café and go upstairs **IMPORTANT:** You must buy 1 drink at the bar downstairs before the workshop begins Limited seats so register now to experience Business English done differently!

Join us for an evening dedicated to **practical AI applications**, where we’ll explore how to build intelligent agents and harness the power of vector search. Whether you’re a developer, data enthusiast, or simply curious about AI, this meetup is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun with the community. **Agenda** **6:30 PM – Welcome, Registration & Meet and Greet** Arrive early, grab your badge, and connect with other AI enthusiasts before the sessions begin. **7:00 PM – Running a RAG locally** Learn how to build and run Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems entirely on your local environment, ensuring privacy, control, and reduced latency. **7:30 PM – MongoDB MCP** Discover how MongoDB integrates with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable scalable, real-time data access for AI applications and agents. **8:00 PM – Long-term memory for agents** Explore strategies and architectures to equip AI agents with long-term memory, enabling more consistent, context-aware, and personalized interactions. **8:30 PM – Pizza, Networking, Swag & Closing** Enjoy some pizza, grab exclusive MongoDB swag, and continue networking with the community. **Sessions** **Title: Running a RAG locally** **Summary:** In this session, we will walk through how to design and deploy a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system running fully on local infrastructure. We’ll cover key components such as embeddings, vector databases, and local LLMs, and discuss trade-offs between performance, cost, and privacy. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to build secure and efficient AI systems without relying on external APIs. **Title: MongoDB MCP** **Summary:** This talk introduces MongoDB’s role within the Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem, enabling AI models and agents to interact seamlessly with live data. We’ll explore how MCP standardizes communication between models and tools, and how MongoDB can be used to store, retrieve, and manage structured and unstructured data in real time. Practical use cases and integration patterns will be demonstrated. **Title: Long-term memory for agents** **Summary:** As AI agents become more sophisticated, the need for persistent and meaningful memory becomes critical. In this session, we will explore different approaches to implementing long-term memory, including vector-based memory, structured storage, and hybrid architectures. We’ll also discuss challenges such as memory retrieval, relevance, and scalability, and how these impact real-world agent performance. **Important:** This event will be held in Spanish / Este evento se realizará en español

¡Barcelona se prepara para **[GrafanaCON 2026](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/)**! Por primera vez, el evento aterriza en nuestra ciudad del 20 al 22 de abril y queremos celebrarlo junto a la comunidad local. Durante el meetup, sortearemos 3 entradas 🎟️ entre quienes nos acompañéis. ¡Una oportunidad de oro para asegurar vuestro lugar en el evento del año! Te esperamos en **[Schwarz Digits Spain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwarz-digits-spain/)** para compartir charlas, novedades y mucho networking. 📍Ubicación: c/ Bergara 13\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/zd6h3BGzHNxgAgjT6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zd6h3BGzHNxgAgjT6) 📅 Agenda: **18:30:** Bienvenida 👋 **18:45:** 🎙️ **"Desmontando el mito: ¿Es seguro nuestro ecosistema Open Source?"**, [Nuria Revuelta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuria-revuelta-yus-143332123/) \- Account Executive en [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com) Charla que explora los principales mitos sobre la seguridad del Open Source, analizando qué hay de cierto y qué no en las percepciones más comunes. También abordaremos cómo implementar buenas prácticas para garantizar un entorno de trabajo seguro utilizando OSS. **19:15:** 🎙️ **“Cómo crear un sorteo interactivo con Grafana usando el Infinity plugin”** [Imma Valls](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imma-valls/) \- Staff Developer Advocate en [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com) En este rato vamos a montar un dashboard en directo que lea las respuestas del formulario de participación en el sorteo de entradas con el plugin Infinity. Visualizaremos algunos datos (no privados!) y configuraremos un panel que elija aleatoriamente y de forma transparente a 3 ganador@s de las entradas. Sin bases de datos, solo Grafana y un Google Sheet. **20:00 - 21:00:** Networking con pizzas y bebidas 🍻🍕 ¡Nos vemos allí! 👋 Grafana & Friends Barcelona.

**Monthly DMK Tribe Coworking at Work Hall Coworking! ✨** **🔹Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** **[Confirm my attendance, click here](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/CoworkingDayDMKTribeBarcelonaatWorkHall2-89174)** Sometimes, working on our own can feel a bit lonely. That’s why we love sharing this space at LACS - Anjos with you: **to reconnect, share a coffee, and feel the energy of the tribe.** **We want this to be more than just an office, it’s our meeting point. 🏠💙** **What does our day look like? 📅** **10:00 am – 1:00 pm:** Morning Focus. We’ll settle in and make progress on our projects, surrounded by good vibes. 💻 **1:00 pm:** Tribe Lunch. We’ll all gather to disconnect, get to know each other better, and enjoy a great meal together. 🍽️ **After Lunch – 5:00 pm:** Back to work with a fresh mind and high motivation to wrap up the day successfully. **What will we share?** **Fellowship:** Work alongside people who understand your challenges and celebrate your wins. 🤝 **Purposeful Conversations:** A coffee break that turns into a brilliant idea or that piece of advice you exactly needed. **☕** **Your Space:** An inspiring corner to advance your tasks with focus, support, and no distractions. **It’s not just about working; it’s about growing together.** **We can’t wait to see you and share this day with you! 🚀** **Sponsors: [Work Hall Spain](https://workhallcoworking.com/spain)** **💙Please register only if you genuinely intend to attend.** **Join Our Community** **WhatsApp:** [I’d like to be part of the WhatsApp group](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/joinusourwhatsappgroups) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn: [Digital Marketing Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/)** **✈️ Telegram: [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0)** **Become a member** Social platform **→ [www.dmktribe.com](http://www.dmktribe.com/)** (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram → [@dmktribebcn](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribebcn/)** Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal, Spain and Italy? **Check out our latest magazine** **here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine)** **🌍 About DMK Tribe** DMK Tribe is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. With over 6.700 active members, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. **We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values** **❤️ Love \| 🤝 Caring \| 🎁 Serving \| 📚 Learning \| 🌍 Inclusion\.**

🎯 **Workshop BusinessUp™: Desarrolla con Éxito tu Negocio desde 0** *Crea tu propio negocio basado en marca personal y descubre todos los pasos necesarios para ejecutarlo de forma exitosa.* Descubre el camino completo para convertir una idea en un negocio sólido y escalable. En este workshop, exploraremos las fases esenciales del proceso emprendedor: desde la claridad de **propósito** y el diseño del **modelo de negocio**, hasta la ***ejecución estratégica***, el ***posicionamiento*** y la ***gestión eficaz*** del crecimiento. Todo ello basándonos en potenciar tu **marca personal** y el apalancamiento de las **redes sociales**. Analizaremos los errores más comunes que bloquean el avance de emprendedores y cómo superarlos con ***mentalidad***, **planificación** y **acción** coherente. Una sesión pensada para profesionales, emprendedores y creativos que desean construir un proyecto con *propósito*, *rentabilidad* y *visión* de largo plazo. Vivimos en un ***momento único*** ***de la historia*** para emprender y crear valor en el mundo a través de negocios personales. La tecnología IA y el nuevo ecosistema económico que se está creando para los próximos años abren un ***escenario lleno de oportunidades*** para personas que quieran aprovecharlo sin necesidad de dedicar excesivos recursos y tiempo. **¿Qué obtendrás?** * Conocimiento estratégico y profesional para la **creación de tu propio negocio** * Cómo desarrollar tu **Business Plan, Marca Personal** y validar tu idea * Una **Metodología** para la creación de empresas con éxito * Claves del **Entrenamiento Mental** orientado a objetivos * Acceso a nuestra **comunidad** privada **¿A quién va dirigido?** * **Emprendedores** que desean lanzar o escalar su propio negocio con una estrategia clara y sostenible. * **Profesionales independientes** que quieren transformar su conocimiento en una oferta de valor rentable. * **Personas en transición profesional** que buscan claridad y estructura para iniciar un nuevo proyecto con propósito. * **Coaches, formadores y consultores** que desean profesionalizar su actividad y alcanzar más impacto. * **Creativos y visionarios** que tienen ideas potentes pero necesitan herramientas prácticas para llevarlas a la acción. **Formato:** * 100% **presencial** * *Masterclass* + espacio para preguntas * Teoría, Ejercicios + **plantilla** Business Plan * **Networking** final con los asistentes y organizadores **Ponente:** Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/) 📍 **Lugar:** Barcelona C/Carrer de Caballero 76 1-3. Sala de formación con pantalla y mesas de trabajo . 👥 **Plazas limitadas** 🎟️ **20€ + IVA** Nota: Meetup es solo uno de los canales de promoción, la lista de asistentes real se gestiona a través de nuestra website [www.powermind.es/programas](http://www.powermind.es/programas)

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM?mode=hq1tsha) ¿Y si el problema no es lo que te pasa… sino que aún no lo estás viendo con claridad? Vivimos reaccionando: a lo que sentimos, a lo que otros hacen, a lo que creemos que somos. Pero rara vez nos detenemos a observar. A darnos cuenta de verdad. En este encuentro exploraremos una idea profunda inspirada en **Jiddu Krishnamurti**: 👉 La inteligencia no nace del conocimiento… nace del darse cuenta. Cuando ves sin juicio, sin huir, sin justificar… algo cambia. No porque lo fuerces, sino porque lo comprendes. 💡 ¿De qué hablaremos y viviremos? * Qué significa realmente “darse cuenta” * Cómo funciona la mente cuando reacciona automáticamente * Por qué intentar cambiar sin comprender genera más conflicto * La diferencia entre pensar… y observar * Dinámicas para experimentar este estado en ti No es una charla para aprender más… Es un espacio para verte con más profundidad. Un encuentro para quienes sienten que hay “algo más” que entender, pero no desde teorías… sino desde la experiencia directa. 📍 Un espacio cercano, humano y participativo 💬 Con dinámicas de conexión y reflexión 🧠 Desarrollo personal aplicado a la vida real 💰 Aportación: 3€ en efectivo ☕ Se pide consumir algo por respeto al local

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

Interested in seeing what The Alliance has been working on in 2026? Come be our practice audience as we prepare to sing at JAD/CAR Preliminary Contest! We will be debuting our brand new contest set, and you won't want to miss it! Our chapter quartets, Intermission Quartet and Coffee Talk will also be performing! This is a free event!

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

The April Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **April 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Kayla Boor**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22562814501129?p=w1cSxeUXFTVeIpZiMw)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **Accidental friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together to optimize the system.** This session is focused on how to communicate effectively between teams to improve alert fatigue, performance, and observability. \*\*NEW SPEAKER \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)