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## **From Data Autonomy to Adaptive AI: Building Systems That Change How Decisions Get Made** **DOORS OPEN: 18:30** **TALKS START: 19:00** **NETWORKING: 20:00 - 21:30** ## **Our Speakers** **Marta Expósito Ventura, PhD, Head of Data, Stark Future** **Africa Perianez, Co-founder & CEO, Causal Foundry** ## **Marta Esposito - From ticket queues to data autonomy - engineering the shift** **Marta Esposito is Head of Data at Stark Future, an electric motorcycle company building high-performance, connected vehicles at the intersection of hardware, software, manufacturing and data.** **In her talk, Marta will explore what it takes to move a data function away from reactive ticket queues and towards a more autonomous operating model. As connected products generate increasingly rich streams of operational, product and user data, the role of data teams changes: from responding to requests, to enabling better decisions across the organisation.** **Her session will look at the engineering, organisational and cultural shift behind data autonomy: how teams structure data work, prioritise internal demand, build trust in data products and move closer to the real systems they support.** ## **Africa Perianez - Designing AI for imperfect conditions** **Africa Perianez is Co-founder and CEO of Causal Foundry, where she leads a team of engineers and AI scientists building reinforcement learning and personalisation technologies for real-world operational decision-making.** **Her work focuses on adaptive AI infrastructure that supports decisions across healthcare, logistics, behavioural nudging, demand forecasting, stockout prevention and resource allocation. Causal Foundry works with global partners including the Gates Foundation, Google.org, GAVI, Lilly and Johnson & Johnson, applying AI in environments where decisions are complex, resources are constrained and impact matters.** **In this talk, Africa will explore how AI systems move beyond prediction and dashboards into adaptive decision support. What does it take to build systems that can operate across changing contexts, local constraints and human behaviour? And how do you design AI that supports better decisions without pretending the real world is cleaner than it is?** ## **What’s In It For You?** **Some of the most interesting work in AI today is not just about building more powerful models. It is about turning data, machine learning and decision intelligence into systems that people and organisations can actually use.** **In this DeepTech Talks edition, Marta and Africa will explore two complementary sides of applied AI: how data teams become more autonomous inside complex organisations, and how adaptive AI systems support operational decisions in the real world.** **You’ll hear about:** * **How data teams move from reactive service models to autonomous data products** * **What it takes to build AI systems that support operational decision-making** * **How reinforcement learning and personalisation can be applied beyond consumer tech** * **The gap between dashboards, predictions and decisions that actually change outcomes** * **How technical teams work with messy real-world systems, constraints and stakeholders** **Expect a grounded conversation about AI that becomes s part of how organisations sense, decide and act.** ## **Who Should Come?** * **Data scientists, ML engineers and AI engineers** * **Data leaders, analytics leaders and engineering managers** * **Product leaders working with data-heavy or AI-enabled systems** * **Deep tech founders and technical operators** * **People working across healthtech, mobility, logistics, manufacturing or decision intelligence** * **Anyone curious about how applied AI becomes operational infrastructure** ## **Extras** **We’ll have food and drinks. 🍷🍕** **Come ready to meet engineers, founders, esearchers, data leaders and technology builders working on the next generation of applied AI systems.** **Spaces are limited, so grab your spot on Meetup while you can.** **Brought to you by DeepTech Recruitment & Cloudworks.** The organisers and venue reserve the right to refuse admission or entry and shall not be held liable for any incidents, losses or damages occurring during the event.

Come grab a coffee and chat about startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs and investors! **Details** Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our **Open Coffee sessions** bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives. Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community. ***We are meeting at a cafe in Eixample.*** **Who joins** Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world. **How to prepare** * Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared * Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring * Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss **About the organizer –** **[SIA Angel Hub](https://www.siaangelhub.com/?utm_source=luma) (previously SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator)** SIA is an angel investor hub designed to help more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC (Trans-Atlantic Angel Investing Cohort), we bring together global founders, aspiring and experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long-term relationships. For **investors**, TAAC offers a hands-on angel investing experience built around real startup evaluation, due diligence, and collaborative investment decision-making. [Express your Interest here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform?utm_source=luma) For **startups**, TAAC provides visibility, investor access, and the opportunity to compete for investment through our funding and investor programs. [Express your Interest here](https://canva.link/m52gaktvgcq50l8?utm_source=luma) Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/?utm_source=luma).

New Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and pizza and beer will be available after the event. ────────── **18:00: Welcome** Grab a beer, a snack, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:30 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **18:45 The Package Was Fine Yesterday: Why Your Dependencies Are a Security Risk - and What to Do About It** Speaker: [Vitaly Baev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitaly-baev/), Senior Frontend Engineer @ Revolut Every JS project relies heavily on third-party code. Some of it runs during install, some in CI, some inside the editor, and some with access to real credentials. This talk explains how recent supply-chain attacks abused that trust and what developers can do to reduce risk without stopping delivery. **19:20 Under the hood: How V8 powers your JS apps (and why you should care)** Speaker: [Gwyneth Rose](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwyneth-rose/), Senior Engineer at Lodgify You've transpiled your JavaScript, minified it, chunked it, and sent it to your CDN. But what happens when the code actually hits the browser? In this talk, we'll walk through the workings of V8, the JavaScript engine that powers Chromium-based browsers and Node.js. We'll focus on its JIT (just-in-time) compiler, how it learns about your code at runtime, and how it optimizes for performance as you use a web app. We'll also go over concrete techniques to make the JIT compiler's job easier, helping you stay in V8's fastest execution path. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** **20:45 Meetup finished** Would you like to talk at the next 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: **(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:** **Lodgify** Lodgify is a constantly growing tech start-up, focused on building vacation rental software that enables vacation rental owners to independently manage and market their business online. We do so by providing them with easy-to-build websites, including a booking and reservation system, various synchronisation options, and payment collection options. We are +350 Lodgifiers strong, and you can find us working in Barcelona and all around the world! We are working in a hybrid mode and provide our team members with an option to work from home and spend additional time with their family, friends and pets. With more than 60 nationalities, we celebrate diversity daily! With 43% of female and 57% of male employees we are striving to establish a gender balance. Actions are continuously taken to include more women in our Tech teams. ────────── **Join the 30-Day React Challenge for FREE!** \- Master core hooks like \`useState\`\, \`useEffect\`\, and \`useReducer\` \- Unlock advanced hooks like \`useTransition\` and \`useLayoutEffect\` \- Learn powerful patterns like Compound Components to build flexible UIs \- Tackle tricky subjects like refs\, context\, and state management \- Get a peek into the future of React with experimental features \- Receive practical\, real\-world examples you can use immediately **[Join here](https://neciudan.dev/react-subscribe)** ────────── **Join the waitlist for a FREE Course: Master Frontend Security** Join the exclusive waitlist for premium early access to the most comprehensive FREE frontend security course. Be among the first to master XSS, CSRF, exploits, and critical vulnerabilities across React, Vue, Angular, and Vanilla JS. **[Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)**

Unwind from the day with a flowing practice that eases stress and restores inner harmony. Guided in English, this small group class (max. 9 people) offers a smooth, gentle rhythm—accessible yet energizing—leaving body and mind balanced and released. ✨ First trial class 12€ 💖Single class : 20€ •4 classes72€ ( valid 1month) •10 classes 160€ € ( valid 2 months) •unlimited 180€ ( valid 3 months ) Private classes are available. Say hi on instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickywellness?igsh=Ym1ydm5tenlocGZv&utm_source=qr

**🔹Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** **[Confirm my attendance, click here](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/TheAgeofAIAgents-89815)** **🎤 Talk : The Age of AI Agents** **How Businesses Are Replacing Response Time with Intelligence** **Description** We are entering a new era where AI Agents are becoming the first point of contact between businesses and customers. In this talk, Weslley Harakawa, founder of Oryxa AI, explores how intelligent agents are transforming customer communication through channels such as WhatsApp, helping businesses respond instantly, capture more opportunities, and scale customer interactions efficiently. Drawing from real-world experience building Oryxa AI, Weslley will share practical insights into the shift from traditional chatbots to autonomous AI Agents, the opportunities this creates for entrepreneurs and agencies, and why the next generation of businesses will be powered by AI-first customer interactions. Topics include: \* The evolution from chatbots to AI Agents \* Why response time is becoming a competitive advantage \* Real-world use cases from service businesses and SMEs \* The rise of Agent-as-a-Service (AaaS) business models \* How AI Agents are changing sales, support, and customer experience \* What business leaders should expect in the next 5 years Whether you are an entrepreneur, marketer, developer, or business owner, this session will provide a practical perspective on how AI Agents are reshaping the future of business communication. ***About our speaker:*** **Weslley Harakawa** With over 20 years of experience, Weslley has built a career that blends creative direction, web and app development, graphic design, digital marketing, and innovative solutions in blockchain and artificial intelligence. As an entrepreneur and founder of several projects, he stands out for delivering tailored, technology‑driven solutions for both corporate and individual clients. Over the past decade, he has worked as a freelancer in London, collaborating with a wide range of clients and leading W8TOWN LTD since 2019. He is currently seeking full‑time or part‑time opportunities—hybrid or remote—in England or Portugal, where he can contribute his expertise and continue growing within innovative teams. ***We look forward to seeing you there 💙!*** **Venue Partner** **MOB** Makers of Barcelona, we strive every day to empower rebels and creative geniuses to innovate, make connections and have fun in the process. We do so by providing them with a space to call home, a community to grow with and skills to match their ambitions. We envision a world where everyone is empowered to innovate, creativity is celebrated and technology fosters equality. 💙**Please register only if you genuinely intend to attend.** If, for any reason, you are unable to make it, please cancel your registration as soon as possible to allow those on the waiting list to take your place and enjoy the event. **Join our channels:** **WhatsApp:**[ I’d like to be part of the WhatsApp group](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/joinusourwhatsappgroups) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **Instagram:** [@dmktribebcn](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribebcn/?hl=en) **LinkedIn: [DMK Tribe](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmktribe/?viewAsMember=true)** [💙](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmktribe/?viewAsMember=true) **LinkedIn Group:** [Digital Marketing Group Lisbon](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) **Telegram: [Group 🙌](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0)** **🤝 Register on our platform:** **🔗 [https://dmktribe.com/be-a-member/](https://dmktribe.com/be-a-member/)📝👥** **🌍 About DMK Tribe** **DMK Tribe** is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. With over **7.000 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network – we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. ***We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values*** ❤️ Love \| 🤝 Caring \| 🎁 Serving \| 📚 Learning \| 🌍 Inclusion

**Free Coding Workshop - In-Person Workshop!** IMPORTANT: For this event, you will need to register on the codebar page: [https://codebar.io/barcelona](https://codebar.io/barcelona) Come and learn or teach with us! This time, [Koerber](https://koerber-supplychain.com/) opens its doors to host the event: We are a non-profit group of students and coaches that love technology and strongly believe that it should be accessible to everyone. For this reason, we run regular free coding meetups for women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented groups in tech. Our goal is to enable underrepresented people to learn to program in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. Not sure if this event is for you yet? Join our slack channel where you can get in touch with other students and coaches not only from Barcelona but also from other cities where [codebar.io](http://codebar.io/) has events: Join our Slack channel at: [https://slack.codebar.io](https://slack.codebar.io/). Help us spread the word by sharing it with your network :)

L'échange linguistique est d'espagnol/catalan-français Les horaires sont de 11h à 13h (flexibilité pour le début et la fin des échanges) Le prix du billet est de 4 Euros.

**🛑 PLEASE NOTE: This is a private, request-only event. Do not show up at the placeholder map location.** ### **What we do** Welcome to **Hackalona** — a weekly co-working and demo session for independent makers, developers, bootstrappers, and digital entrepreneurs. We gather to work alongside like-minded peers - fellow developers and creators who are all building and launching their own independent projects. This isn't a passive networking event, not a marketing pitch, not a hackathon. ### **Is this for you?** **✅ This is a perfect match if:** * You are an indie hacker, developer, or bootstrap founder actively coding your own SaaS, mobile, or web apps. * You are entirely focused on building, launching, and growing your own independent startup/product. **❌ This is NOT for you if:** * You plan to do only freelance client work or tasks for your primary day job during the session. * You are not a coder/developer (we are a highly technical, hands-on building group). * You don't have a specific project yet or haven't decided what you are working on. ### **The Agenda** * **10:30 - 11:30** \- arrival * **11:30** \- Intros \(a little about yourself \+ what you're working on\) * **13:00** \- Lunch \(if you want\) * **17:00** \- Demos \(share what you made today\) * **18:00** \- Drinks / Events ### **How to attend** To keep our unique vibe and maintain a highly productive atmosphere for everyone, we don't publish the exact venue address here. 1. **Go to our website**: hackalona.com and apply to join our main Telegram group. 2. Once approved, you will receive the exact location and details in Telegram. **Coworking space fee:** The venue/coworking space where we meet charges a flat **€10 day-pass fee** for using their space, internet, and facilities. You will pay this directly to the venue.

**Event Format** ​Join a hands-on, in-person workshop in Barcelona designed for founders, builders, and operators who want to turn a real product idea into working software — not just talk about it. This full-day session is built for people stuck between prototype and launch. If you’ve started building a SaaS tool, operational app, or device-side firmware, but hit a wall, this workshop helps you push it over the finish line. The focus is shipping: cutting scope, clarifying your product, and delivering a narrow, working MVP that runs at a live URL. ​ This workshop is dedicated to you and your product, and you can bring up to two guests / team members with you. We'll break your idea down into users, workflows, and implementation. We’ll tackle real blockers like authentication, data models, integrations, and deployment — and leave with a deployed app, a usable codebase and a spec you can keep building on. We'll do requirements gathering, design and build on Specatron.com while the final output will be Claude-compatible. This is not a lecture or networking event. It’s a practical, intensive build session with a clear outcome: by the end of the day, you’ll have something real, usable, and shipped. ​The workshop takes place in central Barcelona (Eixample 46 coworking space) and is designed for people who are serious about building. **​Money-Back Guarantee** ​If by the end of the day you don’t feel you’ve made real, meaningful progress toward a shipped product, you’ll get your money back. The goal is simple: you leave with something real. **The Organiser** Alex Nyberg is an engineer and technical PM with over a decade of hands-on software development. He's worked across the full stack — from embedded firmware running on vehicle hardware to cloud platforms serving Fortune 500 customers. Throughout his career, Alex has worn every hat: developer, project manager, technical sales engineer, and founder. He's founded three technical businesses alongside full-time roles — each one sharpening his instinct for when to build fast, when to validate first, and what teams need to stay aligned. **Costs** ​In addition to the workshop fee the participants will need to cover the costs of AI tokens for the build on Specatron.com and / or Claude Code, and any costs for external integrations that your app requires.

**🔎The session:** AI is already part of how we work, but most people are still using it as a chat or an autocomplete tool. The next step is moving from asking for help to letting AI actually do parts of the work for you. **That is where agents come in**. In this session, we explore **how to build and use AI agents in a practical way using tools like GitHub Copilot, Agent Mode, MCP, and reusable skills**. The focus is not on complex architectures, but on what is useful in real day-to-day work. We walk you through **what an AI agent is** and why it makes sense to use one instead of just prompts or simple automations. You will see how agents can reason, plan, and execute tasks across multiple steps, and how to apply patterns that already work in production. We also look at **how this fits into your existing workflow**, especially in environments like VS Code, and **how agents can connect to real systems and data**. Real examples will show how to automate documentation, interact with data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, and create reusable workflows that save time. The session also **covers common mistakes**, including overcomplicating solutions with too many agents, and how to keep things simple, controlled, and maintainable. 🎯**The goal is to give you a clear and practical understanding so you can start using agents in your own work without overengineering.** 👩‍💻**This session is for you if:** * you are a developer working with code on a daily basis * you use tools like VS Code, GitHub, or similar environments * you are an engineer interested in improving productivity using AI beyond autocomplete * you want to explore how to integrate AI agents into real workflows -No prior experience with AI agents is required -Basic understanding of development workflows is enough 📋**Agenda** 🙋18:00 Registration & Welcome **🗣️18:30** Session and Q&A 🌮19:30 Drinks & Bites We look forward to this inspiring evening together! 🤩

At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event, organized in collaboration with *DevOps BCN*, on **Thursday, July 2**. 🎙️*Ship Without Fear: Specs, AI, and Modern DevOps* **SUMMARY** We will be joined by **[Matīss Treinis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matisst/)** (Creator and Author, SpecDD) and **[Vicent Soria](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicentsoria/)** (Fractional Infrastructure Engineer, Tech A Breath). 🎙️**I apologise for the confusion! Anyway, here's the same plausible but wrong software again**, Matīss Treinis Introduction to SpecDD, a Specification-driven development framework that enables humans and AI agents to build better software. 🎙️**DevOps Horror Stories Vol. 1**, Vicent Soria We will be reviewing some of my nightmares: the time I dropped a production database, the two days of downtime, and the rewrite pushed to production the very day its lead developer walked out the door. Real DevOps disasters, what went wrong, and the hard-won lessons that survived the chaos. Come for the schadenfreude, stay for the postmortems. With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food 🍕 and drinks 🍻.** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** Thursday, July 2 at 6:30 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English **Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers.

**Hello, fellow DevOps enthusiasts 🤓** On **July 2nd**, we'll meet again for a couple of insightful talks, hosted by [InnoIT Consulting](https://www.inno-it.es/en/) 📍**Location**: C/ Diputació\, 280\, Bajos 2ª · Barcelona \| https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/CnaqHvZnv32T8Un47 \-\-\-\-\-\- 📅 **Agenda** * **18:30 - 18:40** Welcome from the hosts * **18:45 - 19:15** **I apologise for the confusion! Anyway, here's the same plausible but wrong software again** \- Matīss Treinis * **19:15 - 19:45** **DevOps Horror Stories Vol. 1** \- Vicent Soria * **20:15 - 21:00** Networking & Snacks \-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 Talks & Speakers** * **Title: I apologise for the confusion! Anyway, here's the same plausible but wrong software again** * **Speaker**: **[Matīss Treinis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matisst/)** \- Creator and Author\, [SpecDD](https://specdd.ai/) * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: Introduction to SpecDD, a Specification-driven development framework that enables humans and AI agents to build better software. * **About**: I have spent most of my life building things. Close to twenty years of production platforms, infrastructure, distributed systems, developer tooling, and the organisational structures around them. My background is in software engineering and architecture, but most of my work has lived where product requirements, developer tooling, infrastructure, delivery process, and team structure all meet. I build the systems around the software as much as the software itself. I have run full technology functions end-to-end: development, architecture, DevOps, delivery, hiring, vendor strategy, and operational structure. A lot of my career has been spent taking environments that are unstable, fragmented, or afraid to ship, and turning them into organisations that can move quickly without collapsing under their own weight. I still work hands-on every day. I write code, work in infrastructure, and stay close to the actual problems instead of managing them from a distance. *** * **Title: DevOps Horror Stories Vol. 1** * **Speaker**: **[Vicent Soria](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicentsoria/)** \- Fractional Infrastructure Engineer @ [techabreath.com](https://techabreath.com/) * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **About**: I work with management and technical teams to connect strategy with execution. My goal is to transform technology from an obstacle into a business driver. I act as a fractional CTO, DevOps engineer, or technology consultant, depending on each client's needs at any given time. I provide a practical and strategic perspective, helping to make impactful technology decisions: those that accelerate projects, improve processes, and align technology with business objectives. \-\-\-\- 🔑 **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!

**REGISTRATION (Mandatory to access facilites):** https://usergroups.databricks.com/events/details/databricks-user-groups-databricks-user-group-de-barcelona-presents-databricks-barcelona-user-group-back-from-dais-en-adevinta/ Databricks + networking, by Users for Users. Data professionals of different organizations will share their experience developing AI use cases with the audience. Event aimed at Databricks User community with **AI** and **news from** [Data & AI Summit ](https://www.databricks.com/dataaisummit)as central themes. Event is free and **everyone** (data teams, enthusiasts, consultants, students, freelance,...) is **well received but** **seats are limited**, so register now if you're interested to join! **Agenda:** **17:00 Registro y recepción de asistentes** **17:30 Bienvenida y Apertura** **17:45 Presentación Adevinta** *The Path to Pro: implementing Genie & data product certification With a CI/CD mindset* **18:10 Presentación CTTI** *Analisis de datos geoespaciales con Databricks y Genie* Benjamin Perez Gonzalez, Gestor de Solucions **18:35 Presentacion Bayer** Federico Ravizzini**,** Global Cloud Data, Analytics & AI Platform Manager **19:00** **Novedades Databricks. Data + AI Summit** Javier Gallardo, Strategic Account Executive, **Databricks** **19:20 - 20:30** Cierre del evento y Networking **![🍕]()** See you!

We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If you’re curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!

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Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. 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)

**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

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: 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/ **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