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Product Strategy—Linking vision to problem with Tim Newbold
Every great product starts with a bold vision...but how do you actually connect that vision to real-world customer problems?
Join **Tim Newbold**, seasoned business advisor and speaker, for an interactive and practical session on linking vision to problems and continuous discovery.
**Venue:** Hosted at Inspire9 Coworking Space Richmond
We are partnering with Inspire9 and Revity to bring you this event.
**Inspire9**
[https://www.inspire9.com/](https://www.inspire9.com/)
* Melbourne’s original coworking space (est. 2008)
* Conveniently located next to Richmond station
* Flexible workspace solutions, including coworking desks, private offices, meeting rooms, virtual offices, and training space.
* Ideal for startups, small teams, remote teams, and self-employed business owners.
* Strong community
**Revity**
[https://www.revity.com.au/](https://www.revity.com.au/)
Revity is a strategic technology and delivery partner that helps organisations transform ideas into high-impact digital outcomes. Specializing in the intersection of strategy, delivery, and Artificial Intelligence, Revity works with leadership teams to navigate the complexities of modern software development and AI adoption.
Melbourne Docker User Group: Faster Apps, Safer Code
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Join us for the next Melbourne Docker User Group on April 14th at Microsoft. Container technology is now used by 92% of technology workers. However, there is always more to learn.
We have three great talks to share.
First, **Kirtika Sharma** ([LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirtikasharma05/)) will teach **Docker 101**. She is a Junior Technical Engineer at Orikan. This talk is perfect for students and beginners. Often, a program works on one computer but fails on another. Kirtika will explain how Docker fixes this problem. She will use simple words and show a live demo of Docker running software instantly.
Second, **Sumith Azhi Valappil (**[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumith-cloudsecurityconsulting/)**)** will talk about security. He has 18 years of IT experience. Research shows that many younger workers feel confident but lack specific security skills. Sumith will show you how to scan your code to find problems early. He will also show how to catch active attacks inside your systems.
Third, **Sree Ram Boyapati (**[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreeram-dev/)**)** will talk about self-fixing programs. He is a Senior Software Engineer at Suncorp. Sree will show how to use Docker to test large systems on your own computer. Docker is the best tool for building and testing software locally. Using Docker locally means you do not have to pay for expensive cloud servers.
First-time speakers are always welcome. We want you to share your story. You do not need to be an expert.
* Beginners: Share a simple project or something you just learned.
* Pros: Show us complex systems or security tips.
Submit your talk here 👉 [https://sessionize.com/melbourne-docker-user-group/](https://sessionize.com/melbourne-docker-user-group/)
Join us at the Melbourne Docker User Group for a night of learning and sharing. Dive into the world of artificial intelligence programming and learn how to enhance your projects using Docker. Explore topics such as AI engineering and containers.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this event is perfect for anyone interested in cloud native technologies and cutting-edge applications. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and elevate your skills in the world of AI and containers.
Playing with angels & nature spirits ....
**Event posted on our website too so number of people responding here does not show actual numbers attending.**
Let’s have fun exploring the worlds of angels & nature spirits. You might find you garden suddenly blooming or your pockets full of gold!
These evenings are open to anyone that wishes to come along; and at which we will be exploring, in a hands-on fashion (in other words, you get to do some of the conjuration – if you wish – or you can just watch) the invocation and evocation of angels, planetary spirits, elementals, daemons, etc.
You don’t need to wear magical robes or bring magical tools or weapons but are welcome to do so if you wish.
***Warning for those with sensitive noses. We will be burning incense.***
**Cost:** $20
**When:** Tuesday 14th April - arrive between 6.30 & 7pm if you can. If you're running late, come anyway. We go to at least 9pm.
**Where:** 130 Boronia Road, Vermont, Melbourne, 3133
**Contact:** David 03 9873 3736 or [esoteric666@optusnet.com.au](mailto:esoteric666@optusnet.com.au)
***For more details click this link:*** https://esotericbookshop.org/invocation-evocation-magic-workshop/
***How to find us click this link:*** [https://esotericbookshop.org/contact-us/](https://esotericbookshop.org/contact-us/)
For more background information see our website blog on[ ](https://esotericbookshop.org/high-ritual-ceremonial-magick/)***[ceremonial magic](https://esotericbookshop.org/high-ritual-ceremonial-magick/)***
Shut Up & Write!® at Melbourne Connect
We are a multi-disciplinary group of PhDs and academic staff who write together regularly and help one another to achieve our writing goals through supportive community, focus and a structure that works. We welcome anyone who wants to get some writing done in a collegial, supportive, encouraging environment. You don’t have to be from University of Melbourne (you don’t have to be from university at all!).
We use the Pomodoro method, which means we write in timed intervals of silence, then chat and catch up for 5 mins and repeat the cycle. Arrive when you like, leave when you like. The goal is to keep our writing projects progressing and reduce the isolation that can be part of the academic and/or writing life.
**Session Outline:**
Welcome: 9.00-9.05 (5 mins)
Pomodoro 1: 9.05-9.30 (25 mins).
Break: 9.30-9.35 (5 mins)
Pomodoro 2: 9.35-10.00 (25 mins)
Break: 10.00-10.05 (25 mins)
Pomodoro 3: 10.05-10.55 (50 mins)
Break: 10.55-11.05 (10 mins)
Pomodoro 4: 11.05-11.30 (25 mins)
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi name/password: There is free public wifi available at the Melbourne Connect Superfloor (speak to the concierge for details). University of Melbourne staff and students can connect to the university wifi; staff and students from other universities can join Eduroam using their home institution's log in credentials.
Travel / Parking info: Public bike parking along Swanston and Grattan Streets. Tram routes 1, 3, 3a, 5, 16. 16, 64, 67, 72 along Swanston Street (Stop 1) and 19 along Royal Parade (Stop 10). The nearest train station is Parkville Metro Station. Bus routes include 200, 207, 250, 251, 401, 402, 403, 505, 546. There is no public parking available at Melbourne Connect, however the area is well serviced by nearby public carparks, including Cardigan House Parking at 96 Grattan Street and the University of Melbourne Eastern Precinct Car Park at 375 Grattan Street. A taxi rank is located on Grattan Street.
A11y Allies Roundtable: Changing Leaves, Changing Standards
**Accessibility Allies monthly roundtable**
**2nd Tuesday of each month**
**Proudly supported by** [Builure](https://www.linkedin.com/company/builure/posts/)
**Topic for April****: Changing leaves. Changing standards**
**What are some ways that accessibility standards have or will change?**
**What gaps still exist, and what can we do to fill them?**
**Meet accessibility professionals and advocates.**
* **No presentations**
* **Open discussion**
* **Exchange ideas**
* **Genuine connections**
**Tuesday 14 April 2026**
**5:30 pm - 7:30 pm**
**Free**
**Light refreshments provided (incl vegetarian and GF)**
**[Registration via Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/a11y-allies-2026-04) is essential** **(for building access)**
**Location: WeWork**
**120 Spencer Street, Melbourne**
* **Quiet exclusive space**
* **Wheelchair access**
* **Accessible toilet**
**Please contact us if you have any accessibility needs or questions about this event.**
**Building Entry**
**Enter via the entrance on Spencer or Little Collins Street after 5pm.**
**Meet near the green chairs in the lobby.**
**Post a message in this event if you're running late and need access to the event after 5:45pm.**
How to Add $300–$700pw Rental Income Without Subdividing
Victoria just changed the rules — and most investors haven’t caught up.
You can now add a second dwelling (“granny flat”) on many 300m²+ blocks without a planning permit — and legally rent it out.
That’s a major shift.
And for **[investors looking to increase cashflow](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)** without taking on large-scale development risk, this could be one of the most practical opportunities right now.
What you’ll learn...
➡️ How the new VIC rules actually work (and where they don’t apply)
➡️ What it really costs to build a granny flat — and what it can return
➡️ How to assess if your property is suitable
➡️ The biggest mistakes investors make (and how to avoid them)
➡️ A clear pathway from idea → construction → rental income
**Featured Speaker: Farah Drake**
Farah Drake is a Melbourne-based building professional with nearly 30 years of industry experience, combining strong business qualifications with hands-on expertise in construction and project management.
A registered Domestic Building Unlimited license holder, she specialises in relocatable homes and granny flats, and has built a reputation as a trusted authority in backyard living solutions, known for her practical knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
**[RSVP now to attend FREE in-person or via Zoom:](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)**
➡️ You want to boost rental income from an existing property
➡️ You’re looking for a lower-cost development strategy
➡️ You want to understand if granny flats stack up in today’s market
➡️ You’ve heard about the rule changes but don’t know how to use them
These rule changes are still new — early movers will have the advantage.
Limited capacity for in-person attendance.
**FAQ's**
**-> Can I bring someone else along?**
Yes, you are welcome to bring anyone who is interested in property investing, renovating, developing - it's all about learning and networking with like-minded investors. Please ask them to RSVP so that we know how many people are coming.
**-> What are you selling?**
Nothing, these meetups are all about learning and networking with like-minded people.
**-> What are my Parking options?**
There is plenty of parking in the street.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Best regards,
– Tony
**P.S.** Not every property qualifies — we’ll show you how to quickly assess yours on the night.
**PPS** You can attend in person or online by **[clicking here](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)**
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Your attention is under attack:
Managing Cognitive load with Nosh
You’re not overwhelmed because you’re doing too little.
You’re overwhelmed because your attention is under attack.
In a world of constant pings, shifting priorities, and endless context switching, burnout doesn’t arrive all at once—it creeps in quietly, disguising itself as “just another busy week.”
This session with Nosh cuts through the noise.
Blending human-centred design and real-world experience along simple practical tools, Nosh will help us recognise the early signals of cognitive overload and how we can manage it. It’s about working with your mind and not against it.
Nosh is a purpose-driven service designer with international experience, working at the intersection of technology and human-centred experience. He embraces complexity to create more human systems, beyond work, he is a seeker of stillness.
If you want to thrive rather than just survive in the age of infinite distraction… this session is for you.
TEA & MAGIC - Chat, do Spells, do Rituals, whatever ... (with lots of tea!)
**Event posted in other places so number shown below doesn't represent how many people will actually come.**
**Saturday 18th April**
Come along **ANYTIME** between 10.30am and 5.30pm. **Only $20**, pay on the day - BUT PLEASE DON'T COME IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LIVE WITH FEELS SICK with COVID or FLU!
You know? We know how it is …
You've read the books and looked up stuff online … and you’re bursting with ideas and questions and you want to talk about it with someone … but … your family won’t understand, your friends won’t take you seriously … and don’t even think about your workmates …
That’s why, many years ago, we started Magic Saturdays to provide a safe, comfortable and very pagan space where you can immerse yourself in Witchcraft, Paganism, Magic, Spells, Rituals … everything … nothing is off-limits and there are no stupid questions.
Each Saturday, apart from the obvious conversations, we try to do some magic just so you can get a feel for it. The people that come along range from complete beginners to those that have been living the pagan life for some time. It doesn’t matter. Everyone has something to contribute or some just want to soak up the atmosphere. Either way, whether you come for half an hour or the whole day you’ll feel refreshed, empowered and validated … and you may have even met some of our nature spirits.
Our shop is also open (it doesn’t cost anything if you just want to come and look at the shop), so remember to top up on your magical supplies while you’re here. We now also have a selection of potted herbs for sale including such magical herbs as Mugwort, Rue and Squill.
Tarot readings are also available.
When: Saturday, 18th April …
Time: … anytime between 10.30am & 6.00pm
Where: 130 Boronia Rd., Vermont, Melbourne, 3133
Cost: $20
03 9873 3736
(please note this event is also posted on our website and facebook pages, so the number of people attending shown here does not reflect the number of people that will turn up)
**Email:** esoteric666@optusnet.com.au
**Website:** [https://esotericbookshop.org](https://esotericbookshop.org/)
**How to find us :** https://esotericbookshop.org/contact-us/
Coding Night - iOS, visionOS, macOS, tvOS or watchOS, Android - Everyone Welcome
**Details - Coding Night!**
Bring your laptop and your iOS, visionOS, macOS, tvOS or watchOS project to the combined CocoaHeads & Android GDG coding night.
Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out.
• What we'll do:
We'll help you setup up Xcode and start your first project.
We'll help answer your questions re how to get to the next phase of your project.
• What to bring:
Your laptop, a copy of Xcode, a project you'd like to hack on.
Before arrival, make sure you're grabbing a fresh copy of Xcode from the Mac App Store (Apple Menu then App Store then search for Xcode, Install. Link: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12)
Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The hack night will wrap up at 8:30.
GDG Melbourne April Coding Night!
Hack night is now known as Coding Night!!
Let's get together and share what we are working on!
This is a combined GDG Melbourne/Flutter Melbourne/CocoaHeads coding night. Members of all three groups will be attending. So only select to ATTEND on one of these groups event pages (not all of them) !
Coding Night is all about everyone learning, collaborating, sharing tips, tricks and very few (if any) presentations.
Bring your laptop and a project you are working on or need help with, you can even bring your resume to get advice!
Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out.
Make sure you have your IDE (e.g. Android Studio) of choice already downloaded and installed and something you want to learn or work on.
Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The event will wrap up at 8:30.
This is an in-person only event. If you have any accessibility requirements please reach out via the Meetup or Slack to the organiser group to discuss and we will do our best to help you out.
Agenda
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Hosted By
Katie Barnett, GDE Android / GDG Organiser
Katie is passionate about all things Android. She has taken on a wide variety of challenging projects including in the live event, media and travel space. Her favourite thing is to see someone having a delightful experience using something she has worked on. Katie is very active in the development community, she is a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of GDG Melbourne and is a Women Techmakers Ambassador. She frequently runs events, speaks on technical and non-technical topics and enjoys writing blog posts to share her experience with others. Katie is based in Melbourne, Australia but loves to travel the world and outside of tech she enjoys boardgaming and attempting to finish many craft projects.
Suesi Tran, Senior Flutter Developer
Google Developer Expert in Dart, Flutter & Firebase, Women Techmaker Melbourne ambassador, GDG Melbourne & Flutter Melbourne co-organiser.
In short: Flutter is love, and mobile is life.
Poornima Sivakumar, GDG Organiser
Lovee Jain, GDG Organiser
Lovee is a Software Engineer at Prezzee, a GDG Melbourne Organiser and also a Women Techmakers Ambassador. A tech inquisitive philomath, she loves problem solving and solution design. She has worked at a city council where she developed a lot of useful system integrations and while at Prezzee she develops and works on multiple gift card solutions to cater the B2B2C market.
Zach Jensz, GDG Organiser
Passionate about the web, seamless UX and accessibility. I love attending meetups, find me and come say hi!
Ujjawal Raj, GDG Organiser
Bramley Turner-Jones, GDG Organiser
Yuba Raj (UV) Panta, GDG Cloud Organiser
Kartik Arora, Android Engineer
Google Developer Expert in Android
Android Engineer @ Bilue
Carolyn Ai Chi Wong,
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-april-coding-night-2/.
Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup!
Hi Architects,
Welcome to our next AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup for 2026, including more exceptional speakers and topics! :-D
At each meetup we covered off various pillars in detail, best-practices and insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework.
And giving away drones, of course. Lots of drones.
**Please also note that AWS Security now requests a company name and company email where it is available. If you are a student, please list your institution and your student email address at that institution 👍**
We’ll be updating throughout the month with more speakers and our speakers so far this month include:
* **Hazra Ali \| Senior Business Analyst \| AWS Community Builder**
**Business Analysis in AWS IAM Access Analyzer.**
Hazra will define what is business analysis and how to utilise this skills using AWS IAM Access Analyzer to make organisations user access secure and effective, preventing compliance risk and regulatory challenges.
* **Mystery Speaker**
**An Agentic AI Journey (Part 2); The live feature request demo!**
In this case study talk, we'll go through all the highs and lows of architecting and building https://well-architected.me using all your favourite tools and perform a live feature request in real-time! Strap in…
This month's menu will include:
* Pizzas
* Beer: Nastro Azzurro
* Wine: Big and red 🤤
NB: Please check in up the stairs from the ground floor to the Mezzanine Level.
So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm **SHARP** start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-)
OMM Training
**ORGASMIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION (OMM)**
Orgasmic Mindfulness Meditation (OMM) is sweeping the world as more people awaken to the truth that there is more available when it comes to intimacy, connection, and aliveness in our relationships and lives.
The philosophy behind OMM offers a powerful map for how we relate, not only in intimate connection, but in communication, creativity, leadership, and everyday life. OMM teaches us how to bring attention to sensation, listen to desire, and cultivate flow rather than effort or force. Over time, this creates deeper levels of intimacy, clarity, and embodied presence across all areas of life.
**People choose OMM because they desire to:**
⚑ Feel more connected to themselves and others
⚑ Experience greater confidence and vitality
⚑ Spend more time in the Orgasmic State
⚑ Feel more comfortable in their body and self-expression
⚑ Cultivate focus and sustained attention
⚑ Have more pleasure, presence, and aliveness in their lives
The OMM practice is simple, specific, and repeatable. Each OMM is set up in the same way, creating a consistent container that allows participants to stop analysing and instead follow sensation, listen to the body, and remain present.
The practice focuses on the clitoris, often described as one of the female centers of power and pleasure, additionally is where the most concentration of nerve endings exist in either human body, male or female and thus is a super highway for both people when they place their attention there, to flow states and higher states of consciousness.
OMM Practitioner Training teaches both the practice and the philosophy of Orgasmic Mindfulness Meditation, offering tools you can apply anywhere connection is present.
Upon completion, participants gain access to a worldwide network of practitioners, allowing them to continue their OMM journey wherever they travel and to team up with anyone who has been trained, by simply asking "Would you like to OM?"
OMM training is open to both singles and couples.
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**WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE TRAINING**
OMM Practitioner Training introduces Orgasmic Mindfulness Meditation as both a meditation practice and a way of relating.
**For Men**
Men often come to OMM training seeking a deeper, more grounded experience of intimacy and connection. The training supports a shift away from performance-based relating and toward presence, sensitivity, and embodied confidence.
**Men can expect to:**
• Understand the difference between effort-based arousal and the Orgasmic State
• Develop greater nervous system regulation and emotional awareness
• Cultivate sustained attention through sensation-based mindfulness
• Learn to respond to desire without urgency or pressure
• Experience a more relaxed, embodied sense of masculinity
• Deepen attunement, trust, and connection in relationship
**For Women**
Women often experience OMM training as a return to the body as a source of wisdom, clarity, and self-trust. The practice supports pleasure without performance, expectation, or self-abandonment.
**Women can expect to:**
• Learn what supports the body to enter and sustain the Orgasmic State
• Build safety and trust with sensation and desire
• Increase sensitivity and embodied awareness
• Strengthen boundaries and self-expression
• Experience pleasure as nourishing and regulating
• Reconnect with confidence, vitality, and self-leadership
**All Participants Will Learn**
• An introduction to OMM philosophy as a way of living in flow and connection
• The difference between climax and orgasm
• What supports the nervous system to access the Orgasmic State
• How to move attention from the head into the body
• Female anatomy and how to locate the clitoral focus point
• The structured steps of the OMM practice
• Foundational stroking technique
• How to ask for what you want from the voice of desire
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**HOW THE TRAINING WORKS**
The OMM Practitioner Training is delivered over three structured sessions, combining philosophy, practical learning, and integration support. Training is available in person or online.
Sessions 1 and 2 are recommended to be completed in close succession, ideally on the same day, to support continuity of learning, nervous system regulation, and embodied integration.
**Session 1: Philosophy & Foundations**
**120 minutes** \| In person or online
An interactive session exploring the philosophy of Orgasmic Mindfulness Meditation and how its principles apply to your relationships, inner world, and life.
**Session 2: The OMM Practice**
**120 minutes** \| In person or online
A practical session covering the steps, structure, and technique of the OMM practice. If you attend with another person, you may choose to be guided through an OMM within a clear, consent-based container.
**Session 3: Integration & Coaching**
60 minutes \| In person or online
A follow-up coaching session, for your trainer to offer you coaching on how your practice has been going for you since your last session, and to answer any questions that have arisen through your lived experience.
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**INVESTMENT & TRAINING OPTIONS**
Hourly Rate: $190 per hour
Trainings are paid in full when you book your session times with your trainer.
**Baseline OMM Practitioner Training**
✔ Session 1 – 2 hours
✔ Session 2 – 2 hours
✔ Session 3 – 1 hour
Total: 5 hours
Investment: $850
**Extended Integration Option**
✔ Session 3 – 2 hours
Total: 6 hours
Investment: $1040
Some participants choose to extend Session 3 to allow additional time for integration, refinement of attention and technique, and two guided OMMs within a supportive, consent-based container.
This option is particularly valuable for those who learn best through embodied repetition and spacious integration.
Higher levels of training are available following completion of this introductory program.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Text: 0404 832 141
Email: premkalpa@gmail.com
Someone from our team will reply shortly.
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AS SEEN IN
• The Today Show
• The New York Times
• ABC’s Luke Warm Sex
• Marie Claire
• The Four-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss
• Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal
• Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott, PhD
These references reflect the growing global interest in embodied practices that support presence, intimacy, and expanded states of awareness.
Speaking & Leadership - Inclusive workshop - FAST FUN LEARNING
Smashing! Try something new
Interactive workshops - Become the charismatic leader
Why is Smashing different to other speaking clubs?
Passion!!!
1. **Everyone talks** many times during interactive workshops
2. **FAST LEARNING**
3\. Relaxed and fun
**IMPORTANT: Be on time, as doors close at start time**
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (Opposite Queen Vic Market)
Level 1, Purple Room (End of corridor)
Free parking close by, O'Connell and Cobden streets, etc
More to come...
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The Story So Far: A WiA Reflection Circle
A WiA Collective Wisdom Exchange
At the start of this year, we gathered to look back, set intentions, and imagine the next chapter.
This is the follow-up.
Not a check-in. Not a progress report. A small, facilitated circle to reconnect with what you said mattered — and honestly explore what’s actually happening now.
Together, we’ll explore:
• What you intended at the start of this year - and what that looks like three months in
• What’s surprised you, supported you, or shifted
• What the next chapter needs now that you know what you know
If you were at our January gathering, bring whatever you made or wrote — your word, your artifact, your intention. We’ll look at it with fresh eyes. If this is your first time, you belong here too. You’ll start where we all started: with what’s true right now.
Optional art materials will be available for anyone who wants to reflect creatively alongside conversation. If you brought something home from January, you’re warmly invited to bring it back.
The intention is the same as always: everyone leaves feeling more clear, more connected, and a little lighter.
Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate.
What to Expect
• A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup)
• Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak
• Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving
• Optional creative reflection alongside conversation
• A calm, supportive environment
Who This Is For
Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for honest conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords.
Good to Know
• No preparation required
• If you attended in January, we invite you to bring anything you created or wrote (or something that represents your intention at the start of the year) - it’s optional but invited
• Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome
• Creative activities are optional
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**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
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Christians in Tech - Meetup #33 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)






























