Webinars

**PARA CONFIRMAR TU ASISTENCIA ENVÍA UN MENSAJE A [hola@laperaverde.es](mailto:hola@laperaverde.es) \- EN EL CASO DE NO RESERVAR VÍA CORREO NO SE PUEDE GARANTIZAR LA PLAZA** Clases de acuarela en Poblenou para descubrir el mundo de la acuarela. Pasa un día a la semana aprendiendo y descubriendo esta técnica de la forma más fácil y divertida a través de las clases de acuarela en La Clandestina de Poblenou, Barcelona. En este taller de acuarela aprenderás a utilizar la técnica de una forma sencilla a través de distintas temáticas. Durante 2 horas trabajaremos en una actividad a través de consejos, correcciones, para dominar la técnica a través de distintas temáticas. Sin necesidad de experiencia irás conociendo la acuarela en todos sus formatos y como combinarla con otras técnicas. Ven con muchas ganas de aprender y a empezar la semana de la mejor manera posible; entre colores. **INFORMACIÓN Y HORARIOS** \- Todos los lunes de 18h a 20h \- Las clases se pueden impartir en aulas interiores o en el patio\, depende el tiempo y/o temática\. \- No se cancela la clase por lluvia\. \- Dispondrás de todos los materiales\, pero podrás traerte los tuyos si tienes y quieres practicar con ellos sin problema🙂 **PARA RESERVAR UNA PLAZA** \- A través de la[ web](https://laperaverde.es/clases-acuarela/) o enviando un correo a hola@laperaverde.es \- Si tienes dudas puedes escribirme a hola@laperaverde\.es \- El precio de la clase individual de acuarela es de 25€ **¿QUIÉN LO IMPARTE?** Soy Victoria, la persona de detrás de[ La Pera Verde](https://laperaverde.es/), una marca de ilustración aplicada sobre joyería, papelería y objetos para el hogar. A través de la acuarela y los lápices de colores. Desde 2016 me podréis encontrar en distintos markets y como tallerista para enseñar toda aquella experiencia que he ido adquirido con la acuarela y otras técnicas.

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Aerial yoga Dinamico a dynamic and uplifting experience that makes you feel light, strong, and energized from the very first class — perfect for anyone looking to try something fun and different! And after flying in the hammock, you’re welcome to stay, relax, and enjoy a soothing cup of tea with the group. Aero Yoga Dinámico una experiencia dinámica y emocionante que te hará sentir ligero, fuerte y lleno de energía desde la primera clase — ¡ideal para quienes quieren probar algo diferente y divertido! Y después de volar en la hamaca, te invitamos a quedarte a disfrutar de un té relajante, perfecto para compartir y conectar con el grupo. \*Only with reservation [Envianos un mensaje en Whats App :)](https://wa.me/message/6TUN57VE6T5HO1)

Come join us for a soulful evening of **live Sufi music and timeless poetry** in the heart of Barcelona. 🎶✨ We’ll gather on **May 4th** to experience the beauty of: *🎼 **Live music** with Rebab/Ney - 📖 **Reading & explanation of Mesnevi (Rumi) poetry** *🍵 Complimentary tea and space for connection This is a **donation-based gathering** — open to all curious hearts. Whether you are new to Sufism or already walking the path, you are most welcome. **PLEASE DM Danish for the EXACT LOCATION** on Whatsapp- **+34617159090** 👉 Bring an open heart, your curiosity and maybe a friend. Spots are limited, so RSVP soon!

From 8-9pm Salsa for beginners From 9-10pm Bachata for beginners With ppSocial after from 10pm- midnight **Meet Your Teacher – [Devon Katrina](https://www.instagram.com/devonkatrina/) 💃** Originally from Los Angeles, Devon is a dynamic performer, choreographer, and teacher now based in Barcelona, with over 10+ years of teaching experience and 20+ years of dance. She has danced in films, music videos, and international festivals, and is the founder of her own heels dance group, *Les Femmes Fatales.* Thanks to her rich background in diverse dance styles and world cultures, Devon has a unique understanding of movement, rhythm, and expression — making her one of the best bachata teachers in Spain. She’ll teach the class in English, making it fun and accessible for everyone. [Check our reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/djQZaasDPt5dT7wc8?g_st=ic) 🕗 **Class 20:00–21:00 Bachata from Zero* — learn the fundamentals of partner dance in a fun and natural way @Devonkatrina – [Devon Katrina](https://www.instagram.com/devonkatrina/) ### **Bachata Social 💃🕺** After the class, the night heats up with the *Bachata Tuesdays Social!* From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, enjoy a lively mix of Bachata Sensual, Dominican, and Latin Fusion. Samambahia transforms into a warm, welcoming dance floor where beginners, social dancers, and pros come together to move, connect, and feel the rhythm. Expect good vibes, great music, and a beautiful blend of locals and internationals sharing one passion — the love of bachata! 💃 Your entry includes a drink (soft drink, beer, or wine), and for those who can’t get enough, monthly passes and class + social packages are available. ✨ **Come early, stay late… and let the dance carry you away!** https://youtube.com/shorts/w8iOs0-eTJI?feature=share Devon at the Toronto Bachata Kizomba Salsa congress https://youtu.be/qSoRmw0pKro?si=8rC-Hulbd_pzSgYT Spanish ### **Conoce a tu profesora – [Devon Katrina](https://www.instagram.com/devonkatrina/) 💃** Originaria de Los Ángeles, **Devon** es una artista, coreógrafa y profesora dinámica, actualmente afincada en Barcelona. Ha bailado en películas, videoclips y festivales internacionales, y es la fundadora de su propio grupo de danza en tacones, **Les Femmes Fatales**. Gracias a su amplia formación en diferentes estilos de danza y culturas del mundo, Devon tiene una comprensión única del movimiento, el ritmo y la expresión, lo que la convierte en una de las mejores profesoras de bachata de España. Impartirá la clase en **español e inglés**, haciéndola divertida y accesible para todos. [Consulte nuestras reseñas.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/djQZaasDPt5dT7wc8?g_st=ic) 🕗 * **20:00-21:00** → *Salsa desde Cero* — aprende los fundamentos del baile en pareja de una forma divertida y natural **21:00-22:00** *Bachata desde cero* ### **Bachata and Salsa Social 💃🕺** Después de la clase, ¡la noche se enciende con la **Bachata Tuesdays Social**! De **20:00- 23:55**, disfruta de una mezcla vibrante de **Bachata Sensual, SalsaD ominicana y Latin Fusion**. **Nomad House** se transforma en una pista cálida y acogedora donde principiantes, bailarines sociales y expertos se unen para moverse, conectar y disfrutar del ritmo. ¡Prepárate para buena vibra, gran música y una mezcla increíble de locales e internacionales que comparten una misma pasión: **el amor por la bachata**! 💃 Tu entrada incluye **una bebida (refresco, cerveza o vino)**, y para los que quieren más, hay **pases mensuales** y **paquetes clase + social** disponibles. ✨ **Llega temprano, quédate hasta tarde… ¡y deja que el baile te lleve!** https://youtube.com/shorts/w8iOs0-eTJI?feature=share

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**SREday: In-Person Event on SRE, DevOps & Cloud in BARCELONA** Conference focused on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, bringing together engineers, platform teams, and leaders to share real-world experience building, scaling, and operating reliable production systems. 🫆[CFP](https://cfp.ninja/e/sreday-2026-barcelona-q2) 🎟 Free Entrance

## INSISTIR COMO MÉTODO ### Seminario de Performance Este seminario propone abrir las puertas al arte de la performance a partir de una pregunta esencial: ¿qué es la performance? Un espacio para explorar las posibilidades que habitan en el cuerpo, desarrollar un lenguaje propio y construir un territorio fértil para la creación de acciones performáticas. A través del trabajo práctico, se entrenará el estado del cuerpo como herramienta fundamental para accionar, decir, hacer y crear. *** ## ¿Qué trabajarás? * El cuerpo como herramienta performática * Estados de presencia y acción * Construcción de lenguaje propio * Exploración de la acción performática * Cruces entre disciplinas artísticas *** ## Metodología El seminario propone un enfoque práctico y experimental: * Ejercicios de activación corporal * Exploración guiada * Trabajo individual y colectivo * Acompañamiento durante el proceso creativo *** ## Enfoque Se abordará la performance desde una mirada transdisciplinar, donde los límites entre disciplinas se disuelven. Se integran herramientas de distintas artes como la danza, el teatro, el audiovisual y la poesía, entendiendo la práctica como un campo en expansión que no se limita, sino que se despliega. *** ## Dirigido a Performers, actores y actrices, bailarines/as, artistas visuales, escénicos/as, poetas, artistas audiovisuales y personas curiosas interesadas en la disciplina. **No es necesario tener experiencia previa.** *** ## 📅 Información práctica 📍 La Clandestina 🗓 9 de mayo de 2026 🕚 11:00H – 13:00H 🎭 Modalidad presencial 👥 Plazas limitadas *** ## ✉️ Inscripción Puedes inscribirte vía mail: **tallerinsistircomometodo@gmail.com** *** ## IMPARTE **Mariana Luz Ticheli** – Artista interdisciplinaria argentina que trabaja en performance e instalación desde el cuerpo y la materia viva, desarrollando proyectos en América Latina y Europa. Su práctica se sitúa en el cruce entre lo textil, la escritura, la fotografía, la performance y la danza, a partir del uso de materiales reciclados. Investiga lo blando como cuerpo escultórico desde la experimentación, atravesada por ejes como el tiempo, la muerte y el existencialismo. En 2026 fue becada por la residencia artística en La Clandestina. En 2025 impartió la masterclass *El cuerpo como archivo: Performance Art en Argentina* en el TEMPORAL Festival y participó en residencias y programas en Argentina, España, Italia y Uruguay. Ha presentado su obra en espacios como la Casa Nacional del Bicentenario, el Museo de la Cárcova, el MUNTREF Centro de Arte Contemporáneo y BienalSur, además de exhibiciones en ciudades como Londres, Madrid, Barcelona y diversos países de América Latina. Fue seleccionada para trabajar con Marina Abramović en el Método Abramović (2015), y en el programa *Cambiar la piel* con Olivier de Sagazan (2017). Desde 2023 es formadora en Residencia Musgo y codirige Galería Musgo. Actualmente vive y trabaja en Buenos Aires, donde forma parte de Taller Musgo, un espacio colectivo de creación interdisciplinaria.

**Hello, fellow DevOps enthusiasts 🤓** On **May 7th**, we'll meet again for a couple of insightful talks, hosted by **[Dynatrace](https://www.dynatrace.com/)**! 📍**Location**: Avda Diagonal 211 \- 14th floor\, Torre Glòries\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/22q31ECkaW7BzDMD8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/22q31ECkaW7BzDMD8) \-\-\-\-\-\- 📅 **Agenda** * **18:30 - 18:40** Welcome from the hosts * **18:45 - 19:30** "The microservices kool-aid and what that means for SREs" * **19:30 - 20:15** "Observability in the AI-Native DevOps Age" * **20:15 - 21:00** Networking & Snacks \-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 Talks & Speakers** * **Title: "The microservices kool-aid and what that means for SREs"** * **Speaker**: [Csaba Almási](https://www.linkedin.com/in/csaba-almasi/) - *Staff Platform Engineer at [Neonomics](https://www.neonomics.io/).* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: For years, the industry has treated microservices as the default architecture for any scaling project, but for SREs, this "Kool-Aid" often comes with a bitter aftertaste. This session moves past the hype to examine the true operational tax of service proliferation, specifically focusing on how fragmented architectures drive up observability costs and create silent performance bottlenecks through network overhead and resource contention. We will dive deep into the technical signals that reveal a "distributed monolith"—a system that shares the complexity of microservices but retains the rigid coupling of a legacy app—and provide a rubric for identifying when an architecture has become more of a liability than an asset. Beyond the theory, we’ll explore practical guidelines for determining when to actually decompose a monolith and, perhaps more importantly, when to move in the opposite direction. Using real-world examples from the field, we will walk through the architecture and design decisions behind both successful service extractions and strategic consolidations of over-engineered distributed systems. You’ll walk away with a framework for balancing technical depth with operational sanity, ensuring your architecture evolves based on performance data rather than industry trends. * **About**: Csaba Almási is a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Neonomics, where he focuses on building reliable platforms and maximizing the business impact of observability. With extensive experience in SRE and distributed systems, he specializes in bridging the gap between technical architecture and operational efficiency in the fintech sector. \-\-\-\-\-\- * **Title: "Observability in the AI-Native DevOps Age"** * **Speaker**: [Andreas (Andi) Grabner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grabnerandi/) - *CNCF Ambassador, Book Co-Author, and Fellow DevRel at [Dynatrace](https://www.dynatrace.com/)* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: *AI is here to stay!* *The question is: How to make it an efficient DevOps partner for the human to build, test and operate software?* The answer is simple: Just like humans, the AI can use observability to understand and optimize the impact of generated and deployed code and configuration. In this talk you learn the path through three important lessons on how observability as you know it is changing to become useful for the Human and the AI as we enter the AI-Native Age. **1.** **The Observability Primer**: “What’s different in observing an app, an AI or a workflow?" **2.** **The AI Delivery Lifecycle**: “How can my AI becomes better with observability?” **3\. Cost and Impact**: “How can we speed up while staying within budget?” You will walk away and know how to best apply open standards like OpenTelemetry and OpenLLMetry to get insights and optimize your own usage of AI. Whether its for coding, automation or to provide it as a business feature! * **About**: Andreas Grabner has 20+ years of experience as a software developer, tester, and architect, and is an advocate for high-performing cloud-scale applications. He is a CNCF ambassador, a contributor to the CNCF project keptn, a Co-Author of Platform Engineering for Architects, and a Fellow DevRel at Dynatrace. Andreas is also a regular contributor to the DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Cloud Native communities and a frequent speaker at technology conferences. In his spare time, you can most likely find him on one of the salsa dancefloors of the world! \-\-\-\-\-\- 🔑 **Important Access Note** Our host requires the attendees to provide their ID to grant us access to their offices. **Do not forget to fill in the "NIF - NIE - Passport" field** when registering, and do not forget to **bring your ID**!

Enjoy yourself, feel 100% feminine, discover the most beautiful moves of your hips ever! Bellydance has been life-changing for many women already, it is more than just a dance, it is a realtionship with your own body. With your booking you will receive a FREE TUTORIAL about some basic moves you can practise before the class! After more than 20 years of practice as a professional, accompanying women of all ages, body types, nationalities etc, I can assure you that Oriental Dance is one of the best tools for women to combine introspection, connecting with your body and emotions with having fun, expressing yourself and connect with other dancing sisters ‍♀️ This a regular course with weekly classes so you can tap deeper into the secrets of the most feminine dance! No previous knowlegde needed, it is for you if you are about to try, just come If you’ve learnt oriental dance before, ask me about other levels, we have up to advanced level The most characteristic movements are of pelvic area, our energy center of creativity and sensuality, that has greater capacity of storytelling that you’ve imagined. We will break down from where the movements come from, because yes, there is a technical part so that you get the right tools to start, know the muscles you need to use to make it simplier than it seems. You will see that oriental dance is much more than hip movements, you will also learn torso movements, graceful arms and hands etc It can be energizing , flowing, sensual, flirty, fun and much more! Long story short, as a byproduct you will gain elegance and sensuality in all your moves and expressive body language. You just have to come with comfortable wear for dancing, a scarf for your hips (whatever scarf will do, I will bring some decorated ones too so you can try) If you sign up for the course, it has a monthly fee of 47 euros. First class fee: 10 euros IMPORTANT!!! Spots are limited! Your spot is only booked if you register here: https://salimadance.wearebookable.com/event/d30bb410 It is not enough to sign up on meetup :-) We have in total only 9 spots available! Sign up in advance and get prepared for some fun dancing. You can also contact me on WhatsApp for an easier communication: +34670269726 (this option is better, here the DMs sometimes fon’t send the notifications ) Dancing regards, Rita Salima https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAis-g9ijDk/?igsh=MWUyYXhoMnV4cXBuYw==

A special edition meetup with a very special guest! International speaker Daniel Afonso will talk about the Framework wars and what he learned from them! Don't miss out! 🚀 ────────── **18:30: Welcome** **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 React-Driven Development: Career Lessons from the Framework Wars** Speaker: Daniel Afonso, Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty "No one uses what I built!" "Why can't I get support to do this?" "I don't even know why we're using that?" "Why am I always the one doing everything?" Sound familiar? The truth is, friction is ever-present in our careers — in our influence, processes, relationships, and even the code we ship. But we're rarely taught how to handle it. Here's the fun fact: React's history is full of lessons in dealing with friction. From the early skepticism around JSX and the Virtual DOM to the chaos of Server Components, the React team has navigated many friction points you'll face: skeptical stakeholders, unclear messaging, delayed initiatives, and the challenge of getting buy-in. So let's recap the highlights since its birth to the latest release, understand what React got right (and wrong), and extract practical takeaways you can apply to your career, team, and developer experience initiatives. Whether you're leading a team, building internal tools, or advocating for a technical decision, you'll leave with concrete strategies for driving change, building trust, and shipping initiatives that actually get adopted. **20:00: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **21:15 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Perk The intelligent platform for travel and spend. Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is made to erase the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams of morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work. By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control. Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work by over 12,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and backed by first-class investors, such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners. Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Modules 1 & 2 are live now — **Exploits and XSS** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * Types of XSS + real case studies of XSS in ReactJS and more This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM?mode=hq1tsha) **¿Y si la clave no está en “cambiar al otro”… sino en comprender la energía que llevas dentro?** Vivimos **desconectados** de **nuestra propia fuerza:** reaccionando a emociones, roles y expectativas. Rara vez nos detenemos a sentir con claridad nuestra energía y cómo se equilibra con la de los demás. En **este encuentro exploraremos** una idea profunda: 👉 **Equilibrar tu energía femenina y masculina** no es teoría… es darse cuenta en tu propia experiencia. **Cuando observas cómo fluyen estas energías dentro de ti y en tus relaciones, algo cambia.** No porque lo fuerces, sino porque lo comprendes. 💡 **¿Qué viviremos?** * Qué significa realmente sentir y equilibrar tus energías femenina y masculina * Cómo tu mente y emociones reaccionan automáticamente * Por qué intentar cambiar tu vida sin comprender tu energía genera más conflicto * La diferencia entre sentir y solo pensar * Dinámicas para experimentar este equilibrio en ti No es una charla para aprender más… Es un espacio para verte y sentirte con más profundidad. Un encuentro para quienes sienten que hay “algo más” que descubrir en su interior… no desde teorías, sino desde la vivencia 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

## **Details** 👋 Curious about what really breaks when a product goes from 0 to scale? 💡 We’re excited to invite you to the next edition of our **Product & Tech** event within the Talented People series: **“From 0 to Scale: What Actually Breaks When You Grow”** This session will focus on the realities of scaling, when what once worked starts to fail, priorities shift and teams face increasing complexity. Join us to gain insights from experienced professionals in product and tech, while enjoying great food, drinks and good company on our sunny terrace! 🌞 🎯 Details: 📆 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 18:30-21:00 📍 Talent-R office *Rambla de Catalunya 35, Principal 2, 08007 Barcelona* 📝 Speakers: \- David Lambert\, *Co-founder of Stellar* \- Marija Marjanovic\, *Product Director at Softonic* \- Nikita Drachev\, *Chief Data Officer at NDA* 📌 Join us to network with forward-thinking professionals and innovators at the forefront of product and technology. 🟩[Website](http://www.talent-r.com/) 🟦[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-r/?viewAsMember=true) 🟥[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/talentr_recruitment/)

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **Radio Signal Analysis Using SDRs and OpenWebRX+** with **Scott McCrory**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio/).

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(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026).) We’re serious about helping you succeed in real estate. That means not just teaching you—but putting you in the room with the people who help you get deals done. Every deal depends on people. The agent or wholesaler. The lender. The contractor. The title company. The insurance agent. The problem is that most investors meet those people slowly. This event fixes that. One room full of: • Lenders • Contractors • Title companies • Insurance providers • Property managers • And active local investors A place where you can: • Build your team • Find funding • Solve real problems • Make connections that lead to deals If you’re serious about real estate, this is a smart room to be in. Members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience are welcome. This event is free. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026) and register on our website!

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Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**A Transformative Half-Day Event** Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point. **What You’ll Experience** **Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:** * **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life. * **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self. * **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership. * **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts. **2026 Speaker Sessions:** * **Seeing Clearly** Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way. * **Confidence in Relationship** Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively. * **Sustainable Agency** Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy. * **Confidence in Service** Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have. **This Is For You If…** * You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life * You want to communicate with clarity and confidence * You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership * You’re done second-guessing yourself **Our Speakers** **Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath. **Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there. **Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab. **Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow. **Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes. **Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room. **Why Confidence Lab?** Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly. **Join Us on May 4** Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU. Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed. Read more and see additional ticketing options at [https://confidencelab.org/](https://confidencelab.org/)