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🎲 Meet new people and kick off the week with social games and a great atmosphere at Monday Games Night - our weekly international welcome party. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll find a lively but relaxed environment where it’s easy to connect and feel part of the group. Many guests come solo, and our team is always there to help form groups, introduce people, and get the games started smoothly. You can expect fun social games like beer pong tournaments, cards, Twister, and Jenga, a diverse international crowd, upbeat music, and a modern venue that’s perfect for socializing, laughing, and breaking the ice. 📅 Every Monday, from 19:30 till late 📍 The Room by Jungle Joy, St Julian’s 🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals 🎟️ Entry: 7€, including: – A free welcome drink – Full access to games and activities – Friendly team support to help you connect and meet new people 👉 No booking needed — just show up and join the fun. The earlier you come, the easier it is to join games and meet people. We look forward to welcoming you! Links: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/) [Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)

Join us again at the cozy **Storeroom** for another TechShift evening, where code, ideas, and cold drinks meet. Whether you're a developer, designer, product thinker, or just tech-curious, this one’s for meaningful conversations and real-world ideas. **🎙️ Talk:** *AI as My Daily Co-Worker – A Practical Case Study in Governance, Documentation, and Operational Efficiency* Discover how AI can act as a practical part of your daily workflow — automating documentation, supporting analysis, and improving decision-making while staying responsibly governed. **📍 Where:** Storeroom **📅 When:** April 8, 2026 **🕖 Doors open:** 19:00 \| **Talk starts:** 19:40 **👥 Who’s coming:** Developers, DevOps, Security engineers, Product managers, AI & data folks — and anyone driving tech forward in Malta. 📸 Photos may be taken during the event for community channels — let us know if you’d prefer not to appear.

🛶 Discover one of Malta’s most iconic natural wonders on our Blue Grotto excursion, combining dramatic coastal views, a scenic sea-cave boat ride, and free time to explore the area at your own pace. Travel by private bus to the Blue Grotto, admire the famous turtle-shaped cave from the panoramic viewpoint, then enjoy a local boat ride through glowing sea caves where sunlight paints the water in shades of blue and emerald. After the boat tour, enjoy free time by the sea — relax, explore the village, have lunch, or take an optional swim in the Blue Grotto canal. If you like, it’s easy to connect with other international participants along the way, sharing the views and the experience. 📅 Every other Saturday 🕚 Meet at 10:30, departure at 11:00 📍 Meeting point: McDonald’s, Sliema 🚌 Return: around 16:00, same location 🌎 Who it’s for: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals 🎟️ Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from €20, including: – Private bus transportation to and from the Blue Grotto – Scenic sea-cave boat ride – Guided walk and full team support – Event coordination and logistics 👉 Spots are limited due to transport — advance online booking on our website is required. Cliffs, sea caves, and crystal-clear waters await you along Malta’s coastline! Links: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/) [Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)

Do you dare to explore the dark side of Birgu? Join our Ghost Tour through the historic streets of Birgu (Vittoriosa) and uncover the chilling stories, mysterious legends and dark history hidden within one of Malta’s oldest cities. As night falls, the narrow streets and ancient buildings of Birgu take on a completely different atmosphere. During this evening walk, you’ll hear stories about ghost sightings, unexplained events, tragic tales from the time of the Knights of Malta, and places where spirits are said to still wander today. Your guide for the evening is Charmaine, widely known as one of Malta’s best storytellers when it comes to ghost stories and local legends. With her captivating storytelling, she brings the mysterious past of Birgu to life. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this tour is a unique way to experience Malta’s history after dark. 👻 Expect stories about: • Haunted houses and mysterious sightings • Dark events from the time of the Knights • Hidden streets with chilling legends • Unsolved mysteries from centuries ago The tour is a relaxed walking experience through Birgu and lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Cost: Only 15 EUR **Already 13 tickets sold!** Full=Fulll IMPORTANT: In order to participate, you can purchase your ticket here: https://www.nowonlinetickets.nl/Shop/EventDetails/33E3BF665BDB291B5498848582DFDE2D Stay up to date with more info and our events by joining our Whatsapp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DFf8zJqzqpU85HjqxEY7pD?mode=gi_t

💬 Meet new people, practice English naturally, and feel part of a welcoming international community at Tuesday Talk Time - our weekly English conversation meetup. Whether you’re a beginner or already fluent, you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where conversations flow easily and no one feels out of place. Many guests come solo, and our team is always there to help you join a table, break the ice, and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can expect real conversations, a diverse international crowd, and a cozy venue that’s perfect for talking, laughing, and connecting. 📅 Every Tuesday, from 19:30 till late 📍 Follow the Sun Hostel, St Julian’s 🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals 🎟️ Entry: 7€, including: – A free welcome drink – Full access to the event – Friendly team support to help you connect and meet new people 👉 No booking needed — just show up and join the fun. The earlier you come, the better the experience. We look forward to welcoming you! Links: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/) [Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)

War. Inflation. Hacks - you need hardcore protection for your Bitcoin! The SeedSigner is a revolutionary way to protect your Bitcoin. This user-friendly hardware wallet is easy to use and still very safe because it is completely offline, so hackers can't steal it. It is a great tool because it’s an air-gapped, open source hardware wallet that generates and stores the seed phrase of your wallet offline. In a way, the SeedSigner lets you store your Bitcoin without using a computer and that is why it’s more safe than any other tool that runs with a regular computer or mobile phone. If you want to protect your future with Bitcoin, this is critical! Most people store their Bitcoin on exchanges or software wallets, which are constant targets for hackers and scams. If you understand Bitcoin (or want to learn more about it now) you are in it for the long run and not just for short gainZ. Over time, the probability of a security breach approaches 100%, meaning if you don't control your private keys with a device like a SeedSigner, you will almost certainly lose your Bitcoin eventually. You might not lose it today or tomorrow but who knows what is going to happen in 10 years or in 100 years when you want to pass on your Bitcoin. Join us if you want to learn about hardcore protection for everyone. \*no condom needed, the SeedSigner is safe Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/events/773449915623897](https://www.facebook.com/events/773449915623897) IG: [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWoCG_BjKSW](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWoCG_BjKSW) X: [https://x.com/cryptohubmalta/status/2039646887381233897](https://x.com/cryptohubmalta/status/2039646887381233897)

🌊 Explore one of Malta’s most iconic natural wonders on our Comino & Blue Lagoon excursion, an experience combining scenic cruising, Comino exploration, and free time in the famous crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon. Travel by private bus and boat to Comino Island, where turquoise seas, rugged cliffs, sea caves, and Mediterranean landscapes create a truly unforgettable setting. The experience includes a short walk across Comino to discover the island’s landscapes, followed by extended free time at the Blue Lagoon to swim, relax, take photos, or simply enjoy the unique atmosphere. If you like, it’s easy to connect with other international participants along the way, through shared views, conversations, and the journey itself. 📅 Every other Saturday 🕚 Meet at 09:30, departure at 10:00 📍 Meeting point: McDonald’s, Sliema 🚌 Return: around 17:00, same location 🌎 Who it’s for: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals 🎟️ Online ticket required (limited spots), starting from €20, including: – Private bus transportation to and from Ċirkewwa – Round-trip boat ride to and from Comino – Short guided walk on Comino – Full team support, coordination, and logistics 👉 Spots are limited due to transport — advance online booking on our website is required. LINK A full day of sea, nature, and unforgettable Mediterranean scenery awaits you! Links: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/) [Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)

🔔 Meet new people easily, enjoy great conversations, and experience Malta’s social life at Thursday Social Mixer - our weekly international meetup. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll find a friendly and open atmosphere where connecting feels natural. Many guests arrive solo, and our team welcomes you from the start, introducing you to a small group so you can begin chatting right away. The evening features our fun group-rotation icebreaker, the “Bell Speed Friendship” — every few minutes the bell rings and groups change, giving you the chance to meet many different people in a fun way. Expect an international crowd, great energy, and a beautiful venue perfect for socializing. 📅 Every Thursday, from 19:30 till late 📍 Surfside, Sliema 🌎 Who joins: Internationals, students, travellers, expats & locals 🎟️ Entry: 7€, including: – A free welcome drink – Full access to the event – Friendly team support to help you connect and meet new people 👉 No booking needed — just show up and join the experience. The earlier you arrive, the easier it is to join the first groups and make the most of the night. We look forward to welcoming you! Links: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/english_cafe_malta/) [Website](https://englishcafemalta.com/)

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.

**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)

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!

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.

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

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)