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Os traemos un nuevo coding dojo en **[Plain Concepts](https://www.plainconcepts.com/)**. Esta vez de la mano de **Joaquín Azcarate, Adrián Pastén y Anyul Rivas** 💥 📅 **Agenda** **7 de abril de 2026**, de 18:30 a 21:00. Haremos ensemble programming para realizar la **Tennis Kata**. En esta ocasión le daremos un giro muy interesante: el reto será resolverla aplicando **programación funcional**. ¡Un ejercicio genial para pensar de forma diferente! El idioma será castellano e inglés. 🙇‍♀️ **Facilitan** [Joaquín Azcarate](https://es.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-azcarate), [Adrián Pastén](https://es.linkedin.com/in/adri%C3%A1n-past%C3%A9n-lagos-b3526211b) y [Anyul Rivas](https://es.linkedin.com/in/anyulled/es) 🎒 **¿Qué tengo que llevar?** Ganas de reflexionar y aprender. Si es tu primer coding dojo, puedes ver la charla de Paolo Sciarra: [introduction to coding dojos](https://youtu.be/OwxSSgvR86U) para entender por qué practicamos con katas y qué esperar de un coding dojo. 🏢 **Ubicación** Oficinas de Plain Concepts: Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 240, 6C, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona. *(Nota para los asistentes: Al llegar, podéis dirigiros a la recepción en la planta 6C o seguir las instrucciones de acceso del edificio).* Muchísimas gracias a nuestro sponsor **[Plain Concepts](https://www.plainconcepts.com/)** por acogernos en su espacio y 🍲 🍕 🍴🥤🧃. ¡Nos vemos allí!

Circling and Transformational Connection - the practice of relational presencing Barcelona, Av Diagonal 345. 50 meters from Verdauger st. Press the button ' bajo' This group is about presence, authenticity, connection, aliveness and revealing the truth of the present moment. * Meeting meaningfully yourself and others in and trough the present moment - ☀️ This practice invites us for : -Slowing down. -Listening and landing. -Tuning into the present moment and the unique experience of it. \- Becoming aware and noticing how something "speaks" to you trough the unfoldment of the present moment\, within and in environment\. \- Revealing something meaningful for you from your felt sense and present moment experience to other/s\. \- Noticing how the presence of others impacts and 'speaks' to you\. \- Owning your bodily felt sense experience\. \- Trusting your experience\. \- Aiming to listen\, attune\, empathize and understand the other ones and to be with them in their experience\. ☀️This practice can be described as a relational meditation, or relational truth seeking. Aim is to gradually develop contemplative and reflective capacity towards all the nuances manifesting trough shared present moment experience. This can often create deep insights, meaningful moments in connection, and even altered states of consciousness. ☀️Some of the other skills which are developing trough this practice are : * awareness skills (body, emotion, energy) * communication skills * ability to stay in a present moment * connection skills * empathy, intuition, capacity to know beyond usualness * heart openness * trust to Life's wisdom * accuracy in articulation * ability to contemplate any life experience * The evening will unfold trough pair and group exercises. Practice evenings will be weekly, on Tuesdays at 18:30-21:00. Place : Barcelona Av Diagonal 345. 50 meters from Verdauger st. Press the button ' bajo' Questions and sign up +4530958904/ Petri Price of the practice evening : 10 €. (In case of a low budget, just tell - we will solve it so you can join ) Warmly welcome 😊

Volvemos a la carga con mucho teatro y más ganas que nunca de poder compartir este maravilloso arte con vosotros. Teatro en estado puro al alcance de todos! El nivel inicial tiene una gran importancia en el camino del desarrollo teatral, ya que en este primer contacto con el teatro nos basamos en comprender el hecho teatral en sí. Para ello realizamos una formación actoral básica, basándonos en las técnicas y disciplinas básicas de las artes escénicas, así como en los conocimientos indispensables para cualquier actor. Trabajo de improvisación, voz, expresión corporal, paleta emotiva, escenas, creación y trabajo de personajes, creación propia, desbloqueos etc. Siempre trabajando de una manera lúdica, el alumno podrá investigar las distintas herramientas escénicas que se pueden dar en el espacio teatral, mejorar la expresividad, potenciar la creatividad, el trabajo en grupo, la autoestima, y mucho más. Tomará conciencia de su cuerpo, del espacio, aprenderá de forma práctica como es la relación con los objetos, la creación de personajes y el trabajo de la improvisación, mejorando la expresión corporal y oral. Pero sobretodo DIVERTIRSE HACIENDO TEATRO, ese es nuestro principal objetivo. No os preocupéis si no hay mucha gente apuntada por meetup, la actividad se hace igual porque tenemos más gente apuntada por otros lugares.

**Mosaic Art Workshop Barcelona** is an immersive experience for art lovers that combines history, creativity, and hands-on learning next to one of Barcelona’s most magical places: the **Palau de la Música Catalana.** Led by friendly **local artists**, this activity is designed for all levels-no previus experience required. During the first 30 minutes, we explore the façade of the Palau de la Música, an architectural gem by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll discover how mosaic art shaped Barcelona’s modernism, see details up close, and understand why this style continues to inspire artists today. It’s the perfect cultural intro before your **mosaic workshop Barcelona**. Then comes the best part: creating your own piece. At our **Mosaic Art Workshop Barcelona**, we explain the basic techniques, show you the tools and materials, and guide you step by step so you never feel lost. Our teachers are by your side the whole time—encouraging you to craft a mosaic that reflects your personal style. By the end, you’ll take home an **authentic handmade souvenir from Barcelona.** This **mosaic workshop Barcelona** is the perfect complement to our [Gaudí Free Walking Tour](https://tourmeout.com/activity/gaudi-free-walking-tour/) or [Barcelona Tapas Tour](https://tourmeout.com/activity/barcelona-tapas-tour/), ideal for art and culture lovers who want to live the city beyond the usual. We will meet at “Carmela,” the statue of a girl located next to the entrance of the Palau de la Música Catalana. **How the experience flows** 1. Intro at the **Palau’s façade** (≈30 min): guided explanation of modernist mosaics and their symbolism. 2. **Short 3-minute walk** to the workshop. 3. **Hands-on class:** welcome drink (wine or water), technique demo, and creation of your own mosaic with individual guidance. 4. **Wrap-up:** photos and your finished mosaic to take home. This **mosaic workshop** **Barcelona** pairs perfectly with our architecture and culture activities—an inspiring way to live the city through ##### What is included in the activity? \- Guided tour of the façade of the Palau de la Música in Barcelona \- Mosaic art class with a specialized teacher \- Tools and materials for your Barcelona mosaic workshop \- Step\-by\-step guided explanation \- One drink \(wine or water\) included \- Your finished mosaic as a unique Barcelona souvenir

Este taller es un espacio de aprendizaje y búsqueda creativa. La idea es acompañar procesos personales e ir aprendiendo técnica. Vemos obras de artistas. Un espacio para indaga en nuestro estilo personal. Materiales incluidos. 20 euros la clase/ 60 el mes

## **Tools & Processes of the Workshop** Participants will engage with **practical tools for self-auditing**, combining both critical thinking and intuition: * **Personality Test** \- Explore your skills and traits * **Role Test** \- Discover your purpose and how you serve others * **System Role Test** -Understand macro-management and team dynamics * **Decision-Making Test** \- Align your goals with your actions Through guided exercises and reflection, these tools help you integrate mind and heart in every decision. **IMPACT SUMMARY​** * Understand team roles and dynamics * Improve decision-making and goal alignment * Gain self-awareness and practical tools for self-auditing ## **Workshop Details** * **Price:** 25€ x participant (\*You don't need to pay now. Payment will be made at the venue before the workshop starts.) * **Duration:** 2 hours ( a one-time, intensive experience) * **Location:** **[Abissinia Restaurant](https://share.google/UgNYwC3zdFQZx1oyM)**, Gracia, Barcelona - a cultural hub for art, networking, and soulful Ethiopian cuisine, coffee, and drinks * **Audience:** Individuals, teams, and anyone seeking personal or collective growth. ## **How to Reserve Your Spot?** * **Small group event:** Secure your Spot for yourself and your team. **RESERVE NOW FOR FUTURE EVENTS:** [https://www.arema-arega.com/decision-making-and-team-roles-workshop](https://www.arema-arega.com/decision-making-and-team-roles-workshop) **WANT TO HOST A WORKSHOP AT YOUR PLACE:** WORKSHOPS \| [arema.arega.art.taller@gmail.com](arema.arega.art.taller@gmail.com) \*\*[READ MORE ](https://www.arema-arega.com/post/discover-your-team-s-true-potential-decision-making-and-team-roles-workshop-barcelona)\*\*about the workshop philosophy.

### ¿Qué son las constelaciones familiares? Una constelación familiar es un método que nos permite dilucidar esos eventos que han podido causar un impacto profundo, a partir del cual, la armonía familiar se ha visto perturbada, estas dificultades pueden ser tanto de convivencia, de salud, de profesión, de pareja, etc. y sobre las cuales no se tiene control. A través de la puesta en escena que nos permite la constelación podemos tomar conciencia del origen del conflicto. Recreando la organización de la familia, o de cualquier otro sistema, las relaciones dentro del mismo se hacen visibles y con ellas las causas que han generado el conflicto pueden aclararse. Los participantes observaron como las dinámicas no resultaron les han estado aparecido, a veces, desde la infancia. Esa visualización y las propuestas de reparación por el terapeuta, rescatan al “paciente” de la culpa y le permiten recrear una nueva y liberadora imagen de solución. ### ¿Cómo puedo hacer mi constelación familiar? Hay dos formas de participar en este taller: 1. Como participar (que muestra los patrones inconscientes para el “paciente”) 2. Como “paciente” que recibe la Constela 3. Participar 20€ 4. Constelar 100€

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

April Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course pizza and drinks will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a drink, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 Type safety across the network chasm** Speaker: [Alexander Vechi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvechy/), Product Engineer at SkyScanner Type safety often stops at the network boundary. In this talk, Alex will look at how modern frameworks try to bridge that gap, and share lessons from Skyscanner’s setup with protobuf-generated TypeScript types, including versioning, nullability, and validation to make API contracts safer in real frontend code. **19:25** **Building a Workflow Builder From The Ground Up** Speaker: [Martí Serra Molina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAADubmLMBJy_b_UNaB8Za17gbj1sc69JgkcY/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BBKaAifpsSFG5%2BC062yD%2Blw%3D%3D) Frontend Engineer \| Creator of Formity Workflow builders are powerful tools for visually designing and automating complex processes, but building one from scratch in React poses unique challenges. Most teams reach for React Flow to handle node-based diagram rendering, yet there is still significant logic to build on top of it — a node layout algorithm, workflow state modeling, drag-and-drop, undo and redo, and more. In this talk, you will learn how to build a workflow builder from the ground up and the real-world complexities that emerge along the way. **19:50: 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: **20:55 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:** Skyscanner 🌎 We're here to help every traveller explore the world effortlessly, with a vision to become the world's number one travel ally. ────────── **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)

Join us to find out how our courses can change your life in a better way. We will explain why we teach our emerging courses, what are the outcomes for the graduates and which career opportunities are waiting for you in the future. We also give personalized advisory on what course to choose based on your personal motivations, current situation, and background. Agenda: – Meet and Greet – Course Curriculums Walkthrough: find out more about the courses you are interested in – Q&A Our next success story could be you! So RSVP today and we’ll see you at Barcelona Code School. This event can be attended either on our campus at c/ Paris 157, 08036, Barcelona or online at https://meet.google.com/fso-revo-vuw

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

**Welcome to our second 📸 COFFEE TALK SERIES of the Year!!!!** A focused creative session for photographers and travelers who want to translate their journeys into compelling visual stories. Join us at the **[Bar-restaurant del Museu Marítim](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA)** for an intimate thematic review — where we share our travels, exchange cultural perspectives, and refine our craft. Supportive. Constructive. Real. Beginners, enthusiasts, and seasoned travelers — all are welcome. –––––––––– **EVENT DETAILS** **Date:** April 11, 2026 **Time:** 3:00 PM **Location:** **[Bar-restaurant del Museu Marítim](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA)** Av. de les Drassanes, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona **Meeting Point:** Inside the café **Google Maps:** [Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA) **Group Size:** Limited to 8–12 participants for deeper feedback. –––––––––– **SESSION FORMAT** **Welcome & Introductions** Quick intro round — who you are and what kind of photography or creative work you focus on. **Portfolio Review Rounds** Each participant shares 5–10 selected images. We’ll offer constructive feedback, insights, and creative suggestions in a respectful and supportive format. **Open Discussion** Questions about editing, sequencing, style, pricing, presentation, or creative direction. –––––––––– **IMPORTANT** This isn’t a class. It’s not a competition. It’s a constructive feedback space. We share. We reflect. We improve. Please bring your portfolio ready to show on your laptop, tablet, or printed format. –––––––––– WHAT TO EXPECT Bring your: • 5–10 selected images • Laptop or tablet (optional) • Printed copy (optional) • Open mindset Come prepared to both give and receive feedback. –––––––––– STAY CONNECTED 📍 Join our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDphol4BTdR4iuMdoH9Sw3?mode=gi_t)for updates. 📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity ](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity/)and tag us in your work. –––––––––– **ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK** Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences. Barcelona is where it all began. –––––––––– Good coffee. Honest feedback. Stronger portfolios. See you in Barcelona. ☕

**Ens trobarem a tres quarts d'onze del matí (10:45 h), a la porta del Palau Robert, passeig de Gràcia 107, Barcelona 08008** Un cop apuntats, si finalment, pel motiu que sigui, no podeu venir, agrairem que us doneu de baixa. Durant l'esdeveniment, no hi ha garanties de que es contestin les trucades, ni tampoc els missatges, estarem massa enfeinats fent fotos. Recordeu que les fotos que més us agradin les podeu compartir posant-les a l'album de fotos d'aquest esdeveniment. I per als més despistats, si us plau, recordeu que això és un grup de fotografia, i que l’objectiu principal de les trobades és fer fotos.

**#Actividad de pago: ¿Te gustaría descubrir cómo residuos locales pueden transformarse** en materiales bellos y útiles para diseño y arquitectura? Te invitamos a **Del Residuo al Recurso**, un taller práctico donde exploraremos fibras vegetales, aglutinantes biodegradables, pigmentos y técnicas sencillas para crear nuevos materiales a partir de residuos de Barcelona. Nos hace mucha ilusión compartir esta experiencia en la **Nave 3 de AKASHA Hub**, un espacio muy especial para encontrarnos, experimentar y seguir conectando creatividad, materiales e iniciativas con impacto positivo. **No hace falta experiencia previa.** ¡Ven con ganas de aprender, probar y ensuciarte un poco las manos! **Inscripciones abiertas aquí:** [https://www.bagaceira.org/event-details/del-residuo-al-recurso-transformando-residuos-de-barcelona-en-materiales-para-diseno-y-arquitectura](https://www.bagaceira.org/event-details/del-residuo-al-recurso-transformando-residuos-de-barcelona-en-materiales-para-diseno-y-arquitectura?utm_source=chatgpt.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 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 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)

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!

**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)

**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD