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Beyond the Screen: Designing Products for the Spatial Computing Era

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30 PM

From ProductTank Columbus

4.8

For decades, product teams have translated a three-dimensional world into two-dimensional interfaces. We’ve gotten incredibly good at taps, clicks, menus, and scrolls—but what if the screen was never the destination? **ProductTank Columbus welcomes Omari Hitson, VP Lead Product Designer: Emerging Technologies at JPMorgan Chase and President of the Ohio Chapter of the VR/AR Association, for a practical look at what changes when digital products move beyond the screen and into the world around us.** Omari Hitson designs where emerging technology meets real-world product problems. He has experience designing and prototyping across the evolution from traditional mobile and desktop experiences to spatial computing—all within a regulated enterprise environment where new technology has to solve an actual problem, not simply generate excitement. He also serves as Chapter President of the VR/AR Association of Ohio and hosts the OhioXR conferences, putting him at the center of Ohio’s growing XR community. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

13 attendees

Newark Area Traders and Exchangers

Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 PM

From Licking County Apartment Association

Newark Area Traders and Exchangers Please join us! You won't want to miss this meeting! We have new investor topics every week. Finally, we will go over properties for sale, needs, and wants. Please carve out time to come join us Friday at 8 a.m. EST Don't forget to like us on Facebook, Newark Area Traders and Exchangers. NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS 975 Mt. Vernon Rd. (Entry at the front doors) Newark, OH 43055 Dues are $5 minimum per person, per week. Part of this goes to our treasurer to fund the meeting and the balance to the church for the use of their room. “Opportunity for Generosity”! Founders: Gerald DePalmo and Furman Tinon (and others) Established 60 +/- years ago and still going strong! Zoom meeting. Topic: NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F) Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1)

1 attendee

Columbus Automate Your Online Store

Sun, Oct 18, 9:45 PM

From The Amateur Telescope Makers Collective Hub

🚀 **AI eCommerce from Zero to Revenue – Masterclass** Launch an AI-powered online store that runs itself. Skip the manual grind. ⚠️ Your seat is only confirmed once you register below. Don't miss out. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-amateur-telescope-makers-collective-hub&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T21:45:00Z) --- What you'll build: - AI-powered product research and ad creation workflows - An automated AI-driven store system - A store setup strategy that cuts setup time in half *One blueprint. Endless revenue potential.* ⚡

23 attendees

COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)

Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 PM

From Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT)

4.8

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

1 attendee

Columbus Publish Ebooks with AI Fast

Sun, Oct 18, 11:15 PM

From The Amateur Telescope Makers Collective Hub

📚 **AI Ebook Empire – Write, Publish, Earn** Turn your knowledge into sellable ebooks with AI doing most of the work. ⚠️ Register below to confirm your place — RSVP is not your ticket in. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEbookBusiness?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-amateur-telescope-makers-collective-hub&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T23:15:00Z) --- What's covered: - Build a publishing pipeline that runs on autopilot - Write full ebooks with AI in hours, not weeks - Scale to multiple titles without burning out *Your ebook empire starts here.* 📖

22 attendees

COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter

Tue, Nov 10, 9:50 PM

From Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT)

4.8

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

4 attendees

Columbus Build Your AI Agent Today

Mon, Oct 19, 12:15 AM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

🔧 **Build Real AI Agents from Scratch – OpenClaw** Launch a real AI agent in a single hands-on session. No experience necessary. ⚠️ Complete your registration below — RSVP is not a confirmed seat. ### [🔗 GET YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-19T00:15:00Z) --- What you get: - A reusable agent framework you keep after the session - A browser-based setup you can use immediately - Practical skills to automate tasks that eat your time *Real tools. Real agents. Built by you.* 🔧

20 attendees

Columbus Build an AI Content Brand

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

🎭 **Faceless AI Influencer – Grow Without Showing Your Face** Launch a content brand that grows on autopilot using AI-generated media. ⚠️ Complete registration to confirm your seat. RSVP is not enough. ### [🔗 SAVE YOUR SEAT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AiInfluencer?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T20:00:00Z) --- What you'll create: - A faceless brand that runs without your time - Viral AI-generated posts for any niche - A content system that grows on autopilot *Your brand. Your rules. No face needed.* 🚀

25 attendees

Columbus OpenClaw AI Agent Workshop

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM

From The Amateur Telescope Makers Collective Hub

💻 **Build Your AI Agent – OpenClaw Masterclass** Launch a real AI agent in a single hands-on session. No experience necessary. ⚠️ RSVP alone won't hold your spot — complete registration below to confirm. ### [🔗 REGISTER NOW](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-amateur-telescope-makers-collective-hub&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T20:00:00Z) --- What you get: - Templates and tools to build more agents on your own - A real, working AI agent by the end of the session - A reusable agent framework you keep after the session *Don't just use AI. Build it.* 🤖

22 attendees

Columbus Professionals: Master Claude AI Today

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

**🔥 Unlock Claude for Real Work – A Hands-On Vibe Coding Session** Two hours, zero filler. Learn how to turn Claude into a daily workhorse for your actual job. 🧑‍💻 **About your host:** a vibe coded entrepreneur making 4 figures/day. He's pulling back the curtain and sharing his secret blueprint, step by step. **⚠️ Seats are limited.** An RSVP alone doesn't hold your place — register through the link below. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://amber-5d508.aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T20:00:00Z) --- You'll learn how Claude really works under the hood, practice prompting approaches that consistently produce better output, and build a small toolkit of use cases tailored to your own work. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - Real hands-on practice — not just slides and theory - Prompting techniques that noticeably improve your results - A personal toolkit of use cases you can apply the next morning 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Research, decision making, and brainstorming - Turning rough notes into polished documents - Drafting stakeholder communications in your own voice ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Two hours of practical skill-building — bring your curiosity. ✨ ✨

25 attendees

Columbus AI Store on Autopilot

Sun, Oct 18, 11:45 PM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

⚡ **Launch Your AI-Powered Online Store – eCommerce Masterclass** Build an online store where AI does the heavy lifting — from day one. ⚠️ RSVP won't hold your spot. Complete registration via the link below. ### [🔗 SECURE YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T23:45:00Z) --- What you'll build: - A store setup strategy that cuts setup time in half - Passive income streams you can scale fast - A marketing funnel that runs on autopilot *Your automated store. Running 24/7.* 🛒

22 attendees

Back to Basics - Forward to the Future: What's Next for Central Ohio Agile

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

For years, the Central Ohio Agile Association (COHAA) has served as a cornerstone for IT and business professionals dedicated to finding better ways to inspire creativity and innovation in the delivery of value. But as workplaces, team dynamics, and expectations shift, our community needs to evolve right along with them. * Are your teams facing new forms of organizational friction? * Are traditional Agile frameworks and practices feeling stale, misunderstood, or bogged down by enterprise bureaucracy? * As the Agile landscape changes, let's discuss how our community can continue to provide meaningful connections, learning, and support. **What to Expect** Join us for a high-engagement, collaborative evening. Attendees will drive the agenda. We are gathering Central Ohio's practitioners, leaders, and change-agents to tackle the real challenges happening in our day-to-day work lives. Through a focused interactive conversation, we will consider three critical questions: 1. What dysfunctions are you seeing in the workplace right now? Where are teams getting stuck, and what roadblocks are slowing down delivery? 2. What do you actually need from an Agile user group today? How can COHAA serve as a practical, high-value resource for your career and organization? 3. How can we support each other moving forward? What formats, topics, or connections will make showing up worthwhile for you? *500pm-530pm* Connecting & Networking *530pm-630pm* Community Conversation *630pm* Following the conversation, stick around for open networking with fellow local professionals **Who Should Attend?** * Practitioners, Scrum Masters & Delivery Leads navigating daily team dysfunctions and looking for fresh tactics * Product Owners & Business Analysts trying to maximize business value in shifting environments * IT Leaders & Executives seeking better ways to scale agility and support their people * Anyone in Central Ohio passionate about continuous improvement and looking to help shape the future of our local Agile community Come ready to share your thoughts, vent your workplace frustrations, and help us build a stronger, more resilient community together!

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Absolutely, you can join as many founder groups as you like. This allows you to diversify your network and gain different perspectives across varying entrepreneurial interests.

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Joining a local founder group is a valuable way to network, share experiences, and learn from like-minded individuals who understand the entrepreneurial journey.

Founder groups offer networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. These groups enable you to connect with peers and gain insights that can support your entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Meetup focuses on group activities and community building rather than 1-on-1 matchmaking, so it’s ideal for broader networking opportunities.

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Not all interests may have an active group in every area. However, if you can't find one, consider starting your own to gather like-minded individuals.

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