Interaction Design

Hey you! Yes, you! 👋 Come join us for our favourite thing of the week — a super chilled Saturday evening hang with some of Dublin’s most interesting tech folks! ☕🍺 No boring presentations. No forced networking. No “so what do you do?” small talk awkwardness. 🙅‍♂️ Just good people, great conversations, and good vibes only — and let’s be honest, the Ferryman is the perfect spot for it! 🍻✨ Whether you’re a developer 💻, designer 🎨, founder 🚀, product person 📱, or just someone who loves all things tech — you belong here. We’re a friendly, welcoming bunch who love nothing more than a good natter about side projects, the latest in tech, career chats, or honestly just life in general! 😄 Here’s how the evening flows (loosely — we promise! 😄) 🕖 7:00pm – Doors open, grab your drink! Roll in, get settled, and say hello to some familiar or brand new faces! No rush, no pressure — just come as you are 😊 🕖 7:15pm – Quick welcome & intros 👋 We’ll do a super casual round of hellos so nobody feels like a stranger — just your name, what you do, and one thing you’re excited about right now! (Tech or non-tech, we don’t mind! 😄) 🕗 7:30pm – Open conversation time 💬 This is the heart of the evening! We’ll throw out a couple of loose talking points to get things flowing — think current trends, things you’re building, problems you’re trying to solve, or just cool stuff you’ve come across lately. Chat freely, bounce around tables, meet everyone! 🙌 🕗 8:00pm – “60 seconds of fame” segment ⚡ Got a side project, an idea, or something you’re working on? This is your 60 seconds to share it with the group — no slides needed, just your voice! Totally optional but always a highlight of the night 🌟 🕘 8:30pm onwards – Free flow & good craic! 🎉 The agenda ends here and the fun really begins 😄 Keep the conversations going, swap contacts, find your next collab partner, or just enjoy the evening with great company! 🎯 What you’ll get: ∙ Real, genuine connections with people who just get it 🤝 ∙ A relaxed, judgment-free space to be yourself 💛 ∙ Fresh perspectives and maybe even your next collab partner! 🙌 ∙ Great craic in one of Dublin’s cosiest pubs 🏠❤️ ∙ A proper good time — because that’s what Saturdays are for! 🎉 Whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular face - everyone is welcome, always. 💚 Come say hello, we’d love to meet you! 📍 The Ferryman Pub, Dublin 🕖 7pm — see you there! 🥳

TOG Watch Night: The Secret Life of Components (Tim Hunkin) We’re kicking off a new bi-weekly Monday Watch Night at TOG. We’ll watch an episode of Tim Hunkin’s “The Secret Life of Components” together, then have a relaxed Q&A and discussion afterwards. This is a friendly, low-pressure way to learn the kind of practical tips you normally only pick up through years of making, fixing, and building. Perfect for beginners, makers, repair folks, and engineers who enjoy the practical side of components and mechanisms. How it works \- Watch together \(one episode per night\) \- Q&A and chat after: questions\, examples\, tangents\, and “how would we do this at TOG?” \- If you miss a week\, no stress\. Watch it at home and come along to the next one First session \- Monday 26 January \- Episode 1: Chain \- Free and open to all \- TOG Hackerspace \(Dublin 12\, D12 CF6V\) Full details: https://www.tog.ie/2026/01/tog-watch-night-the-secret-life-of-components-tim-hunkin/

Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Monday in River Bar**(1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations Languages: We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up. **Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people since 2012 have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event. We are also in the River Bar every Thursday at 6.30pm

Join us on **Easter Monday, 6 April**, for a **Parks on the Air (POTA)** outing from **Ticknock** in the Dublin Mountains. If you have not come across POTA before, it is all about bringing amateur radio into the great outdoors, setting up in a qualifying park, and making contacts from the field. We did a quieter test run on Bull Island recently and it went well, so this time we are opening it up to the wider **TOG community and the public**. We will meet at **10:30am** at the **Ticknock café** and then head off to find a good place to set up and operate. We expect to be on air for around **two hours**. You are very welcome to come along, help out, and even have a go on the radio using the **club callsign EI0TOG**. Jeffrey Roe, **EI7IRB**, will be leading the activation. Jeffrey is planning to cycle out, but there is parking nearby too. If radio is not really your thing, or you do not want to stay for the whole activation, Ticknock has plenty of walks so you can still join us for part of the outing. After the POTA activation, there are also IRTS 2m and 70cm contests running, so anyone who wants to keep the radio fun going is welcome to do that too. As always, this one is weather dependent. If the conditions are awful, we will give it a miss rather than spend another Monday getting soaked. Read the full details here: https://www.tog.ie/2026/04/pota-on-easter-monday-from-ticknock/ We hope to see some of you there in person, or hear from you on the bands.

Join us to **practise and improve your Spanish/English with native speakers every Monday at River Bar** at 1 Burgh Quay (Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Spanish, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal chance to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the seat changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) We also have the events every Thursday at River Bar on Burgh Quay at 6.30pm.

Join us to **practise and improve your Italian-English with native speakers every Monday in River Bar** (1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Italian, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) We also have the events every Thursday at River Bar at 6.30pm.

Details: SPACE: Four participant sewing class, plus the host, held in a comfortable, spacious living room , with double doors beside us, as we work. CLASS CONTENT: Learn to use a sewing machine (maybe bring your own along if you wish to gain confidence in using it) Make a cute cotton tote bag (or your own project) / have some fun / meet like minded new friends and learn a new skill / craft. Progress to make a simple piece of clothing! What’s available: * Complimentary glass of juice if you wish. * Bring your own machine or if you wish you’re welcome to use mine. * Hand sanitiser/wipes available. * Plenty of space. * Warm room. * Professional teacher. MATERIALS: I supply large selection of threads / pins / needles and rippers! You may wish to bring your own fabric and extras eg. ribbon, lace etc for your individual item (happy to help you choose/source fabrics) Also up-cycling of an old crisp cotton dress or shirt is encouraged.

We’ve all made the exclamation: “now, that is beautiful!” And life seems better, richer for it. What do we mean by ‘beauty’? What qualities does something require in order to be classified in such a way? What things can be given such label? Are there things that do not deserve to be called beautiful? Is beauty restricted to physicality? Is beauty merely subjective or does it have an objective framework? Is it a matter of the feminine side of life? Is it something internal or external? Come along next Tuesday evening at the lovely Third Space Cafe Smithfield for a facilitated discussion about beauty. Newcomers are welcome. NOTE: we ask for a 3 Euro donation to cover expenses. Pay on the evening by coin or Revolut. Socrates Cafe: a space where ideas and dialogue can flourish.

**💕 Zoom Speed Dating – Designed for First Timers – Meet Real Fingal Singles!** **⚠️ RSVP ≠ Registration!** Your Meetup RSVP alone does **not** secure a spot. You must click your age group link below, complete registration, and finish the personality quiz. **Spots are limited** and fill fast! **🔗 Click Your Age Group to Register & Complete the Quiz:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fingal&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fingal&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fingal&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fingal&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) --- 🌟 **Want to meet real singles without the bar scene?** Welcome! No experience needed. No dating profile required. Just real people having real conversations. Our online format makes it easy for first-timers to connect with Fingal singles in a pressure-free setting. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Singles looking for genuine connections beyond dating apps - Anyone who's tired of swiping and wants real conversation - Singles who feel more comfortable meeting from home first - Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation - Shy or reserved singles who open up better in private chats **Event Details** - **Format:** Interactive Zoom event – feel like you're in the same room - **Location:** Anywhere with Wi-Fi – your couch, your café, your call - **Host:** Experienced facilitator who guides first-time speed daters with care - **Vibe:** A cozy, supportive atmosphere where Fingal singles open up naturally **How It Works** 1. **Choose Your Age Group** – Find your age range above and click to register. 2. **Answer a Few Fun Questions** – Our quiz helps match you with compatible Fingal singles. 3. **Show Up on Zoom** – Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let the host guide you through each round. 4. **Date from Home** – Have real, meaningful mini-dates with Fingal singles – all from your couch. 5. **Discover Your Matches** – We'll notify you of any mutual interest after the event. The rest is up to you! 💡 **Pro tip:** Have a drink ready and find a quiet, well-lit spot for the best experience. ⭐ *"The online format was perfect for me. I felt comfortable and had a blast!"* – Fingal single --- ✨ One event, multiple conversations, endless possibilities. Register now and see what happens! 💝 ✨

**💗 Speed Dating from Home – A Warm, Welcoming Experience for First Timers!** **⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your RSVP Does NOT Guarantee a Spot!** To secure your place, you **must** register and complete the personality quiz by clicking one of the age group links below. Select your age range, click to register, and complete the quiz. **Spots are limited** – don't wait! **🎯 Select Your Age Group & Register Now:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=D%C3%BAn%20Laoghaire&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=D%C3%BAn%20Laoghaire&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=D%C3%BAn%20Laoghaire&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=D%C3%BAn%20Laoghaire&groupurlname=crimson-abyss-alone-ridge&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) --- 👋 **First time speed dating?** You'll wonder why you didn't try sooner! Our online speed dating events are specifically designed with first-timers in mind. Every conversation is guided, every interaction is comfortable, and you never have to leave your home. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Shy or reserved singles who open up better in private chats - Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations **Event Details** - **Format:** Virtual via Zoom – structured rounds in a warm, friendly setting - **Location:** From the comfort of your own home – no need to go anywhere! - **Host:** Experienced facilitator who guides first-time speed daters with care - **Vibe:** Low-pressure connections with welcoming Dún Laoghaire singles – fun and easy - **Matching:** Powered by our personality quiz for better compatibility - **Follow-up:** Post-event match results delivered to your inbox - **Matches:** Mutual matches revealed after the event **How It Works** 1. **Register for Your Age Group** – Choose the session that matches your age range above and complete registration. 2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening. 3. **Show Up on Zoom** – Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let the host guide you through each round. 4. **The Fun Part** – Rotate through rounds of lively chats with pre-matched Dún Laoghaire singles. 5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special. **Frequently Asked Questions** **How long are the conversations?** Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting! **Do I need to download anything?** Just Zoom! If you've used Zoom before, you're all set. We'll send you the link after registration. **What if I'm shy or introverted?** You're in the right place! The online format and guided conversations make it easy and comfortable for everyone. **What if my internet drops?** No worries – our host will help you reconnect. Technical hiccups happen and we're prepared for them! --- ✨ Thousands of first-timers have found their match with us. You could be next! 💓 ✨

Got something broken at home that you have been meaning to sort out for a while? Bring it along to our next Repair Café at TOG Hackerspace on **Saturday 11 April 2026**, from **12 noon to 4pm**. The event takes place at **TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12**, and tickets are free. A Repair Café is a chance to bring along broken or worn items and sit down with volunteer fixers to see what can be done. It is not a drop-off service. You stay with your item, chat through the issue, and get to see what is involved in trying to bring it back to life. Sometimes the repair is quick, sometimes it takes a bit of testing and head-scratching, and sometimes the item has other ideas, but you will usually come away knowing a bit more than when you arrived. You can bring things like: * Clothes and accessories * Toys * Small electrical appliances and electronics * Small furniture There is always a good mix on the day, and while we cannot promise miracles, we do enjoy a challenge. Repairing things keeps useful items in use for longer, saves money, reduces waste, and helps people build practical skills. It is also a nice social afternoon: cups of tea, odd screws on tables, and the occasional cheer when something suddenly starts working again. This event is supported by **Dublin Maker**. Please book your free ticket in advance here: [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-cafe-tickets-1980452469649](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-cafe-tickets-1980452469649) If you would like to be a fixer or volunteer at a future Repair Café, we would love to hear from you too.

***[Save 50% getting a ticket in advance (only first 20 people)](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/social-language-exchange-tickets-1985534555304?discount=EarlyBirdsMeetup&keep_tld=true)*** **✨ Dynamic Conversations** Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables. There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**. **🏷️ Language Stickers on Arrival** As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive: • **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”) • **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”) You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals. **🔄 Rotations Every 30 Minutes** Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages. We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker. If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**. **🌍 Popular Languages** English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees. **📈 All Levels Welcome** Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome. The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate. **🃏 Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries** Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table. Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:00 PM**. **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €6 General Admission • €5 Students • €4 per person when you bring friends **⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)** Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**. **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events **🎉 Join Us!** A fun, relaxed evening full of languages, new people, and confidence-building conversations. **RSVP now! 🚀**

We are organizing this event for people that want to explore their creativity and practice expressing themselves through drawing. The event contains a variety of small games and exercises to connect with others in a fun and original way. A lot of times we find ourselves stuck with a problem or thought, either consciously or unconsciously. Being able to draw or doodle about it can often help. When I felt stuck in life, it gave me a lot of inspiration to draw how I felt. It was always a creative and refreshing way of structuring my problem and looking at it from a different perspective. I’m now looking forward to practicing more of this. I will bring paper and pens, that we need for the exercises. Feel free to bring your own drawing tools (colors, sketchbooks, pencils, etc.). No drawing experience is required Details: **Time:** Thursday 04-12-2025, 7:25pm to 9pm **Location:** abbey presbyterian church (Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland) top floor **Cost:** We ask a €5 fee to pay for the venue and help support the group **Punctuality:** Please do your best to arrive on time, so we have less interruptions during the event. *More info about the possible benefits of drawing:* [http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/2013/07/31/the-benefits-of-drawing-2/](http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/2013/07/31/the-benefits-of-drawing-2/) **Keep in touch with us:** [https://activesocialconnections.com](https://activesocialconnections.com)

**🫶 Zoom Speed Dating for Belfast Locals – Age & Personality Matched** A hosted online speed dating event for Belfast locals. You'll rotate through short one-on-one video chats with Belfast locals who've been matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps everything running smoothly. **Register for your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Belfast&groupurlname=neon-nomad-lily-magenta-group&ar=18-32&face_v=27.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Belfast&groupurlname=neon-nomad-lily-magenta-group&ar=30-46&face_v=27.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Belfast&groupurlname=neon-nomad-lily-magenta-group&ar=40-58&face_v=27.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=404&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Belfast&groupurlname=neon-nomad-lily-magenta-group&ar=55+&face_v=27.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To attend, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Singles in Belfast who want to meet locals from home - Introverts who do better in one-on-one chats - Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person **How It Works** 1. **Choose your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night. 3. **Log in** – Join the Zoom session from home. The host runs everything. 4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Belfast singles. 5. **Results** – We'll share your mutual matches afterwards. **Event Details** - **Format:** Zoom video event – short timed rounds - **Location:** Your place – couch, desk, wherever works - **Host:** Experienced host running the evening - **Vibe:** Good vibes, real people, genuine conversation ⭐ *"Way better than apps. Real conversations with real people."* – Belfast attendee --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from home. 💕 ✨

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

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)

**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)

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Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/