Quantum Computing

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**Le rendez-vous de ceux qui s'intéressent au futur de l'Humanité !** Transhumanisme, longévité, intelligence artificielle, science-fiction, biohacking... envie d'en discuter autour d’un verre ? Depuis 10 ans, nous réunissons des esprits curieux et technophiles pour échanger idées, projets et questions, dans une ambiance détendue et accessible. Néophytes bienvenus, experts également ! Nous explorons comment les avancées scientifiques et les nouvelles technologies peuvent améliorer nos vies, en théorie et en pratique, ainsi que nos sociétés, et notre civilisation ! **La thématique de la rencontre** Elle est annoncée le week-end précédant l'événement, sur notre [serveur Discord](https://discord.gg/K3RjYH4) dans le salon #annonces ! **Le format** C'est une discussion commune encadrée, avec une courte introduction pour présenter le sujet du jour, suivie d'échanges libres (à partir de 22h en général). **Pour nous trouver** Nous sommes à l'étage, dans la salle à droite en sortie des escaliers. Des affichettes "Meetup" seront visibles.

❤️ 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗭 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗥 𝗗𝗨 𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 ❤️ Cette pratique accroît la paix intérieure, la positivité, la clarté mentale, la liberté émotionnelle et l’harmonisation corps-esprit. 🌿𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆́𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒔-𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒆́𝒆 𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄̧𝒂𝒊𝒔 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYDt82jOOJk 🌿𝐋𝐞 𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 génère une fréquence vibratoire qui évacue la négativité, la transforme et apporte aux participants une énergie positive. 🌿𝗟𝗲 𝗢𝗠 continue de vibrer dans les corps des participants après le cercle, leur permettant de partager ces bonnes vibrations partout où ils vont. 👉𝗜𝐧𝘀𝐜𝗿𝐢𝗽𝐭𝗶𝐨𝗻 par mail, sms ou téléphone: omchanting.parisidf@gmail.com ou Fabienne : 06 07 89 15 67 👉𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧 : Métro ligne 5 (St Marcel) ou ligne 7 (Censier-Daubenton) Bus 24 ou 67 (Buffon - La Mosquée), bus 91 (Saint Marcel - Jeanne d'Arc) 👉𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞: aux frais de location de la salle (5€ recommandés)

**Chèr·e·s Group Elements,** (oui, comme dans un[ groupe mathématique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_theory) 🙂) Retrouvons-nous pour assister ensemble à la conférence sur la magie de la lumière ! **[Peut-on voir l’invisible ?](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853)**[ ](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853)🌌 **Description de la conférence** 🔭 La lumière porte en elle la signature de toute matière qu’elle rencontre sur son trajet. Ainsi, grâce à la lumière utilisée comme source d’information, nous n’avons pas besoin de toucher les étoiles ou les planètes pour connaître leur composition. Sur Terre, nous pouvons aussi reconnaître des poudres explosives ou des produits illicites. Nous savons sonder les pigments de tableaux anciens et découvrir les techniques picturales utilisées par Léonard de Vinci. La lumière nous invite à un fabuleux voyage à travers le temps, l’espace et les technologies ! 🎙️**Intervenants:** Les physiciens **Vincent Boudon**, **Arnaud Cuisset**, **Cyril Richard**1 et **Maud Rotger** 📝 **Inscription (Gratuit) :** [Conférence - Peut-on voir l’invisible ?](https://billetterie.cite-sciences.fr/activites.html?tx_site_offerbooking%5Boffer%5D=741&tx_site_offerbooking%5Bshow%5D=2534955191312000023&cHash=d107982122e88658829d549f58ebce0c&_gl=1*nt84mf*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw) 🍺 Après la conférence, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons continuer la discussion autour d’un café ou d’un verre à proximité — pour *échanger librement sur ce qui nous a marqué, poser des questions, ou simplement prolonger le moment.* Par exemple au cet resto Turque : [Éfendi Grill House](https://maps.app.goo.gl/86EKe86RwGgmCsAk8?g_st=ipc) ▶️ **Diffusion en direct** La séance sera également diffusée en direct : **[https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw](https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw)** À très bientôt pour explorer l’Univers ensemble ! 🌌 **P.S. :** Nous publions également ici des événements à la croisée des sciences et des lettres : [Paris Cultural Outings Circle](https://www.meetup.com/paris-cultural-outings-circle/) 🌼🍀 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 **Dear Group Elements,** (Yes, just like elements of a [mathematical group ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_theory)🙂) Let’s attend this conference together: **[Can We See the Invisible?](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853)**[ ](https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/activites-spectacles/conferences/saison-2026/les-insolites?_gl=1*1oad29j*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3NzUkajU1JGwwJGgw#item-grid-190853) 🌌 **Conference Description** 🔭 Light carries within it the signature of every material it encounters along its path. Thanks to light as a source of information, we don’t need to touch stars or planets to know their composition. On Earth, we can also detect explosive powders or illicit substances. We can analyze the pigments in ancient paintings and uncover the techniques used by Leonardo da Vinci. Light invites us on a fascinating journey through time, space, and technology! 🎙️ **Speakers:** The physicists Vincent Boudon, Arnaud Cuisset, Cyril Richard, and Maud Rotger 📝 **Registrations (Free)** [Conference - Can We See the Invisible?](https://billetterie.cite-sciences.fr/activites.html?tx_site_offerbooking%5Boffer%5D=741&tx_site_offerbooking%5Bshow%5D=2534955191312000023&cHash=d107982122e88658829d549f58ebce0c&_gl=1*nt84mf*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc4MDI2ODQ3LjE3NzgyNTA1MjA.*_ga_Y1RMK6SM9Z*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw*_ga_GDBZL979Q1*czE3NzgyNTA1MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNTA3ODEkajQ5JGwwJGgw) 🍺 After the conference, for those who wish, we can continue the discussion over a coffee or a drink nearby — *to share impressions, ask questions, or simply extend the experience.* For instance, at this Turkish restaurant by about a 5 mins walk: [Éfendi Grill House](https://maps.app.goo.gl/86EKe86RwGgmCsAk8?g_st=ipc) ▶️ **Live Broadcast** The session will also be broadcast live: [https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw](https://www.youtube.com/live/DH3t2Abmolw) See you soon as we explore the Universe together! 🌌 **PS:** We post some events in the intersection of Science and Humanities here as well [Paris Cultural Outings Circle](https://www.meetup.com/paris-cultural-outings-circle/) 🌼🍀

### 🎤 Green Light in Paris - STANDUP COMEDY IN ENGLISH to discover the city of lights 💡 Green Light in Paris offers a **Unique Comedy Show every Tuesday** where the best comedians in Paris delve into **one theme** and fill you in on the Do's and Don'ts of **Parisian life** in the hip and trendy **11th arrondissement** (Near République & Canal-Saint Martin). **THE fun thing to do in Paris** in English! Whether it's a fun date, a night out with friends, or just a chance to meet new people, our standup comedy club has it all. **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, BBC, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* **📅 Show Date**: Every Tuesday **at 8:00 PM** (Doors Open at 8:00 PM - Show starts at 8:30 PM) 📍 **Located at : Les Marquises -**[145 Rue Oberkampf](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66defc8355daf:0xcc7f729bf8e010d8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66defc8355daf:0xcc7f729bf8e010d8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111")**, 75011 Paris** [Short Preview of the show](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_uZbsNNQyl/) 🎤 **Who are the comedians?** We book **different comedians every show** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New Zealand, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* **🌟 What is the show?** A **traditional standup comedy** show with 3 acts, a first act, a middle act and a closing act. Three different comedians with different styles and enough time to experience comedy in a different setting. 🎫 Get your Tickets: [GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr](https://GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr "https://GreenLightParis.eventbrite.fr") \#\#\#\# 🎟️Book your tickets now and secure your spot for a night to remember\! 🎟️ #### ABOUT YOUR TICKET :🎫 * You can make a free reservation which is "**first come first served**" for entry, with a donation at the start of the show. RESERVING A FREE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. Please be on time so we can find you a seat before the show starts. *\*\*This show is crowd-funded and our recommended price is 12euros and 7 euros for students.* Follow us on social media for updates and more information! \*\*[@GreenMicComedy ](https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/ "https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/")\*\*🎤

⚠️ Inscription obligatoire via Circle : [lelaptop.circle.so](https://lelaptop.circle.so/) Le Laptop redevient coworking 1 jour par mois. C’est l’occasion pour vous et nous de : * rencontrer des personnes géniales, * travailler ensemble dans la joie et la bonne humeur, * déjeuner ensemble, * créer de nouvelles collaborations, * s'aider sur un projet, En bonus, une plongée dans les coulisses de l'entreprise Lesfurets.com avec le stream en direct du LAB IA et on termine la journée avec un event Design & Impro sur la thématique du leadership !

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

Inscrivez-vous sur le site : https://offre.mlab.ai/Webinar-OpenClaw-Lagent-IA-le-plus-impressionnant-de-2026/

5 places maximum pour préserver un espace intime 📩 Réservation par message privé 💫 Confirmation après échange Et si vous veniez créer sans pression ? Un espace pour déposer, explorer, respirer. L’atelier invite à peindre librement, sans technique imposée ni objectif de résultat. Il s’agit d’explorer le geste, la couleur et la matière, d’expérimenter et de laisser émerger ce qui vient, dans un cadre bienveillant et respectueux. Aucune compétence artistique n’est requise. Cet atelier s’adresse à toute personne curieuse de créer autrement et de s’accorder un temps hors du quotidien. Le matériel est fourni (toiles, peintures, outils). Chacun repart avec sa création. ⸻ À qui s’adresse cet atelier ? • À celles et ceux qui souhaitent explorer leur créativité sans pression • Aux personnes débutantes comme aux plus habituées • À toute personne ayant envie d’un moment créatif, simple et inspirant ⸻ Mon approche Artiste autodidacte, je conçois la peinture comme un espace de liberté et d’exploration personnelle. Cet atelier est pensé comme un laboratoire d’expression, sans attente ni jugement, où l’on vient simplement expérimenter et créer. ⸻ Infos pratiques • 📍 Lieu : Boulogne Billancourt (adresse précisée après inscription) • ⏳ Durée : 1h30 à 2h • 🎨 Matériel fourni • 👥 Groupe en petit comité

**A Propos** Les HackNight de l’association CogLab, NeuroTechX Paris sont des soirées hebdomadaires conviviales, propices aux échanges et à la réalisation d’activités communautaires, accessible en présentiel et en ligne, avec la communauté NeuroTechX locale et internationale et la communauté du Learning Planet Institute (LPI). Plus d'informations sur https://coglab.fr/hacknight/ **Lieu de rencontre** On se retrouve dans le MakerLab du LPI (ex Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire) situé rue Charles V, Paris 4e. On s'efforce de proposer un format hybride en présentiel à Paris et en ligne sur Jitsi : https://meet.jit.si/NeuroTechX-Hacknight N'hésitez pas à proposer une intervention ou manifester un besoin via ce formulaire (pitch, retour d'expérience, revue d'actualité, etc.) https://forms.gle/gK7YWBgWp9tmnVSL8 **Animateurs** \- En présentiel : Hans \- En ligne : Morgan \(en anglais\) **Programme de la soirée** Partie 1/ **Forum NeuroTech(x)** (FR/EN - 18h30-20h00) Revue d’actualité hebdomadaire sur les neurotechnologies et partage de l'actualité communautaire Des discussions sont susceptibles d'être en partie en anglais, selon la présence de membres internationaux du réseau NeuroTechX. Ce créneau est ouvert à toutes et tous. **Pause dinatoire** (Offline FR - 20h00-20h30) Pause dîner dans le Hall principal de l'établissement, à quelques pas du MakerLab (pas de nourriture ou boisson dans le lab). Chacun apporte ce qu'il souhaite pour un moment convivial. Partie 2/ **Projets communautaires** (FR/EN - 20h30-21h30) Poursuite des activités autour des projets de la communauté locale et de la vie de l’association et en interaction avec les membres du LPI. Ce moment favorise d'entraide et l'émulation collective. ⚠️ Il s'agit d'un créneau plutôt privilégié aux membres de l’association pour faciliter l'avancement des projets. Pour cette soirée, nous nous focaliserons sur le projet Reciprocal Brain avec le NeuroArtist Walid. *** \*\*Informations et astuces \*\* * Les horaires indiqués peuvent varier en fonction des priorités de la soirée et des personnes présentes. * Ces soirées peuvent accueillir des présentations, démos et retours d’expérience, idéalement programmé à l’avance. * Certains moments peuvent être enregistrés, avec le consentement des intéressé•e•s, pour permettre de les mettre à disposition en « replay ». * Les échanges sont plutôt d’ordre informel et chacun est libre d’arriver à l’heure qu’il le souhaite. En respectant le découpage de la soirée. * La partie Forum est susceptible d'être en anglais. Vous pouvez signaler le langage que vous comprenez pour que l’on s'adapte aux retours et demandes de chacun. \*\*Ressources \*\* * Site web https://coglab.fr/ * Agenda https://coglab.fr/actu/agenda/ * Devenir membre ou soutenir l’association https://helloasso.com/associations/coglab/ * NTX Paris Trello for local projects https://trello.com/scoglab * NTX GitHub https://github.com/NeuroTechX * Global Slack community https://neurotechx.com

Nutella-filled Cantucci are a playful twist on a beloved Italian treat. Crisp and golden on the outside, they hide a soft, rich Nutella center that makes them especially irresistible. In our class, we focus on creating the perfect dough, shaping the biscotti, and sealing them so they bake beautifully while keeping their delicious chocolate-hazelnut filling inside. Les cantucci fourrés au Nutella sont une version gourmande et originale d’une douceur italienne très appréciée. Dorés et légèrement croustillants à l’extérieur, ils cachent un cœur fondant et généreux au Nutella qui les rend irrésistibles. Pendant l’atelier, nous nous concentrons sur la préparation de la pâte, le façonnage des biscuits et les gestes pour bien les refermer afin qu’ils cuisent joliment tout en gardant leur délicieux cœur chocolat-noisette. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

(English 🇮🇪 below) Le meetup Haskell parisien reviens pour le printemps en partenariat avec HackENS, le hackerspace de l'ENS Ulm. Cela sera l'occasion de se revoir, parler des nouveautés de l'écosystème, et de passer du bon temps ! Que vous soyez professionnelle, dans la recherche ou bien hobbyiste, vous êtes les bienvenus ! Au programme: Les nouvelles fonctionnalités de GHC, la bibliothèque Pure Borrow, et nous organiserons groupes d'entre-aide. \-\-\- The Paris Haskell meetup is back for Spring, in partnership with HackENS, ENS Ulm's hackerspace. This will be the occasion to see each other, talk about the new things happening in the ecosystem, and spend time quality time together. Whether you are a professional programmer, a researcher or a hobbyist, you are welcome! Amongst other things, we will talk about upcoming features in GHC, the Pure Borrow library, and will organise mutual help groups

Rendez-vous le 28 mai pour l'édition 2026 de notre conférence IA / agents / LLM et Vibe Coding ! Où : école 42 Paris Accueil à partir de 13h30 / Début des session 14h **Agenda provisoire** GB10, coder, exécuter, accélérer l’IA sur votre Bureau L’IA et la génération de code Du prompt à la mise en production Rex SNCF Connect & Tech Au-delà de la syntaxe : architecture et méthodologie à l’ère du vibe coding Vibe coder avec Kilo Code Multi-agent - Mozilla + PIZZA Party ! Pour en savoir plus : https://www.programmez.com/page-devcon/devcon-27-ia Les partenaires de la conférence : Dell, 42, FIPARCO

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

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