AI and Society

link oficial: [ ](https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047)**[https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047](https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047)** PROYECCIÓN + COLOQUIO DEL DOCUMENTAL WE ARE MAKING A FILM ABOUT MARK FISHER Teníamos mucha ganas de anunciaros que el 29 de mayo a las 19:00 horas volvemos a tener un evento presencial. En concreto proyectaremos el documental "We are making, a film about Mark Fisher" de [@markfisherfilm](https://www.instagram.com/markfisherfilm/) y luego tendremos un breve coloquio. Todo ello se realizará en [@akasha.barcelona](https://www.instagram.com/akasha.barcelona/) situado en la ciudad de Barcelona. La entrada es gratuita, pero tenemos aforo máximo. Puedes reservar tu plaza rellenando el siguiente formulario [https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047](https://form.jotform.com/261272250805047) Cualquier duda, puedes contactarnos al email: centroteoriapostcapitalista@gmail.com

New in Barcelona? Looking to meet new people and make real connections? 🍷✨ Join us this Friday for one of Barcelona’s most welcoming international social dinners — the perfect opportunity to meet interesting people, make new friends, and enjoy a fun evening in great company. Whether you’ve just moved to Barcelona, are traveling solo, or simply want to expand your social circle, this event is designed to help you connect naturally in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 🎉 If you want to have fun, make new friends, enjoy delicious Spanish food, and meet interesting local and international people, then come and join us this Friday night in Barcelona! Forget awkward networking events and endless swiping on apps — this is about real conversations, shared experiences, and enjoying the best of Barcelona together. ✨ This dinner is also a great opportunity to speak and practice English and Spanish with local and international people in a natural and social environment. ✨ What to expect: • An international and open-minded group • Fun and easy conversations • A relaxed, social atmosphere • Great food in a local Spanish restaurant • The chance to meet people from Barcelona and around the world 🍽️ The dinner includes: • Five traditional Spanish starters to share • Your choice of main course (meat, fish, Spanish rice, or fideuà) • Dessert and drinks 💫 Perfect for newcomers, expats, travelers, professionals, and locals who enjoy meeting positive and interesting people. 📍 Barcelona 📅 This Friday evening 📲 Reservations are managed exclusively via WhatsApp to keep the group organized and personal. To reserve your place, send a WhatsApp message with your: • Name • Age • Profession ☎️ WhatsApp: 607 11 37 37 Come alone or with friends — you’ll feel welcome from the very first minute 😊

**Aquesta activitat té un aforament limitat i les places s'assignen a través del sistema d'inscripció de Meetup. Les places obtingudes es reservaran fins al dia de la trobada al moment en què el grup hagi seleccionat el tema de debat. Si arribeu més tard d'aquell moment, la vostra plaça podrà ser cedida a una altra persona.** Hola i benvinguts al nostre proper Meetup de filosofia de Sòcrates Cafè! Vols una comprensió més profunda de tu mateix i del món? Valores el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós? Si és així, aquesta trobada serà molt interessant per a tu. Es tracta d'una reunió bilingüe; on podrem intervenir tant en català com en espanyol. **ON ENS TROBEM?** Café de l'Opera (NOMES 3 ABRIL!) **QUAN ENS TROBEM** Els divendres de 19:15 a 20:45 Si us plau, arribeu a temps. Començarem puntualment **QUANTES PERSONES ENS REUNIM** Es proposen sessions amb aforaments diversos, de manera que el nombre d'assistents pot variar cada setmana **QUÈ PASSA A LES REUNIONS** A cada reunió tenim una discussió utilitzant el mètode socràtic:[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_metho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method)d. Fem, responem i discutim preguntes i idees per estimular el pensament crític i ampliar les nostres perspectives amb alguns conceptes i pensaments en els quals mai hem pensat. L'objectiu principal d'aquestes trobades és enriquir-nos amb les perspectives dels altres, i no convèncer els altres sobre les nostres perspectives. Les reunions són sobre les nostres pròpies filosofies de la vida i no necessàriament el que els grans filòsofs i acadèmics han dit o escrit. No és un club de debat ni una plataforma per fer proselitisme. En canvi, posem èmfasi en qüestionar, tenir una mentalitat oberta i desafiar les nostres pròpies suposicions mentre escoltem i respectem les opinions compartides per altres persones. Una reunió de Sòcrates Cafè es considera un èxit quan els participants surten de la discussió amb moltes més preguntes de les que tenien al principi **QUINS TEMES ES DISCUTEIXEN A LES REUNIONS** Els participants suggereixen temes al principi de cada reunió. Després votem i triem el tema més popular per discutir-lo. No és necessària una formació acadèmica en filosofia; només es requereix entusiasme per intercanviar idees i punts de vista. Alguns exemples de temes escollits a reunions anteriors \- Per quins ideals val la pena morir \- Per què mai estem satisfets \- Per què els éssers humans estem informats que la societat va malament i els líders també estan ben informats\, i no obstant això les coses continuen igual \- És necessària la identitat \- Quin és el preu ètic i l'avarícia \- Què és la postveritat \- Com és possible que les persones a les societats democràtiques estiguin tan obsessionades pel poder? \(Desig de ser diferent\, millor\, més fort que els altres\)\- Què és l'amistat **QUI POT PARTICIPAR EN AQUEST MEETUP** Qualsevol persona és més que benvinguda a unir-se a les nostres trobades. Aquests events reuneixen persones de diferents orígens i cultures, tot i que no és obligatori tenir formació filosòfica. Els nostres participants habituals són persones que tenen desig d'una comprensió més profunda de si mateixos i del món. Persones que valoren el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós

**Meet Expats & Make Friends in Barcelona (Social Dinner Night)** Are you living in Barcelona and looking to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a fun social evening? Join our **English & Spanish speaking Social Networking Dinner** and connect with expats and locals in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere — no apps, just real conversations. 🍽️ **What you’ll experience:** • Meet 10–15 people (expats & internationals) • Fun, relaxed conversations in English and Spanish • Friendly and welcoming group • Great food in a central Barcelona restaurant 👥 **Age groups (separate tables):** • 30 – 45 • 45 – 55 📍 **Location:** Central Barcelona (exact venue shared after booking) 🗣️ **Language:** English & Spanish 👔 **Dress code:** Smart casual ✨ Perfect if you want to: • Make new friends in Barcelona • Meet international people • Expand your social circle • Enjoy a different kind of evening ⚠️ **Limited places (usually 10–15 people) – early booking recommended** 📲 **To reserve your place:** Send a WhatsApp with: • Your name • Your age 👉 678 153 434 **No pressure. No apps. Just real people and real connections.**

*Un viaje para reflexionar sobre el enigmático misterio de estar vivo.* Desde que el ser humano comenzó a observar el cielo, la tierra y a sí mismo, una pregunta ha resonado con fuerza: **¿De dónde surge la vida?** En el fondo, hacernos esa pregunta es querer descubrir nuestro propio origen, nuestro lugar en el cosmos y el sentido de existir. ¡Te invitamos a explorar juntos las diferentes teorías científicas y filosóficas sobre este maravilloso misterio! Charla impartida por: Romina Mañas 🎟️ Actividad gratuita ⚠️ Sé responsable con tu inscripción. Si no puedes asistir, por favor, cancela tu plaza para dar lugar a otra persona. Si tienes alguna pregunta puedes contactarnos al móvil: 686 22 62 84. \*\*\* Para garantizar el buen funcionamiento de la actividad y evitar interrupciones, se ruega puntualidad. No se permitirá la entrada pasados los primeros 10 minutos de la actividad. Gracias por la comprensión.

**Multicultural Salsa & Bachata in Barcelona presenta** Estimados Amigos Multiculturales, como ustedes lo pidieron tenemos para todos ustedes la fiesta de los viernes tan solicitada, **todos los Viernes** tendremos la presencia de nuestro profesor Gustavo conocido por todos ustedes impartiendo talleres de Salsa y Bachata Sensual, posteriormente baile social Salsa y Bachata 50% (3 bachatas 2 salsas) hasta las 3 am. **Tenemos el siguiente programa**: 21:30 Apertura 21:30: Taller de Salsa 22:30: Taller de Bachata 23:00: Inicio Baile Socia 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata * El nuevo sitio se llama Gaby's Club tienen una hermosa pista de baile, ubicado en el barrio de Gracia. * Puedes venir sol@ siempre encontrarás con quien bailar, pero siempre es mejor con compañía de tu pareja de baile, y amig@s. * **Las clases son gratis pero se ruega su cooperación para colaborar con Gaby's Club, el lugar con los mejores y más variados cocktailes de Gracia en Barcelona.** **Dirección: Gaby's Club: Carrer de Topazi 24, Metro Fontana, Barcelona** Informes al +34633333173, únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp para recibir más información de nuestros eventos: https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU, FB: @multisalsabcn , Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/ **\**///////////ENGLISH DESCRIPTION\\\**** **Multicultural Salsa & Bachata in Barcelona presents:** Dear Multicultural Friends, we have the requested Friday Party for all of you, **Every Friday**, you are more than welcome to the this party as we are having the presence our Teacher Gustavo as he will be instructing Salsa and Bachata Sensual Workshops, later Salsa and Bachata Social Dance Party 50% (3 bachatas 2 salsas) until 3 am. **We have the following program**: 21:30: Opening Doors 21:30: Salsa Workshop 22:30: Bachata Worshop 23:00: Start Dance Partner 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata 03:00 End of the sesion * The new place is called Gaby's Club, they have a beautiful dance floor, located in the Gracia neighborhood. * You can come alone, you will always find someone to dance with, but it is always better with the company of your dance partner, and friends. * Classes are for free but your cooperation is requested to collaborate with Gaby's by ordering a drink, the best place with the cocktails in Barcelona in Gracia **Address**: **Gaby's Club: Carrer de Topazi 24, Metro Fontana, Barcelona** Contact&info at +34633333173, join our WhatsApp group to receive more information about our events: https://chat.whatsapp.com/9DYjrIu28yh1em2R8AVcvU, FB: @multisalsabcn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multicultural_salsa_bcn/

El próximo 29 y 30 de Mayo en Barcelona un grupo de bitcoiners organizan la **segunda edición de la Cyphers Conference - BCC8333**. Es un acto independiente que tiene todo el apoyo de Barcelona Bitcoin Only. En esta conferencia encontrarás ponencias y debates relacionados con Bitcoin, privacidad o permacultura. En palabras de sus organizadores: *BCC8333 aims to create a yearly gathering to unite open-source developers, builders, and freedom fighters to collaborate and find solutions to their most pressing challenges. We strive to empower individuals with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to overcome obstacles in building accessible, secure, and privacy-respecting technologies.* *We've found that certain subjects, like bitcoin, permaculture, and privacy, are not only fascinating but also challenging to learn. We want to provide a place where people with little to no knowledge can come and immerse themselves in a wide range of topics, from the basics to advanced levels. Our goal is to create a space where anyone can come and leave as an authentic cypherpunk, equipped with the skills, and also the tools to take control of their own sovereignty. Because yes, we want to help everyone have access not just to the experiences, but also to the tools to become a real cypherpunk.* Tienes toda la información aquí: [https://www.bcc8333.com](https://www.bcc8333.com) El registro en la página del meetup no es suficiente. **Reserva tu plaza en este enlace:** [https://www.bcc8333.xyz/tickets](https://www.bcc8333.xyz/tickets)

Curious about how AI is transforming the way we build and grow businesses? Join us for a relaxed networking night in Barcelona where entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals come together to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities. 📅 **Saturday at 20:00** 📍 **Unplug Bar – Carrer Ataülf 18, Barcelona** I have experience creating and implementing AI solutions for businesses, especially in the real estate and tourism sectors. During this meetup, we’ll talk about how AI is being applied in business right now — from automating processes and improving customer experience to creating travel solutions, digital products, and new business models. 💡 Real examples we’ll discuss: • How AI can be used in real estate to automate client communication, qualify leads, improve property matching, and create faster follow-up systems • How AI can be applied in tourism to create smarter travel experiences, including virtual guides, personalized itineraries, and multilingual support • How automation can reduce costs, save time, and increase efficiency in service-based businesses 💡 What we’ll cover: • How AI can help you grow your business • Practical ways to implement AI today • Opportunities in travel, tech, and digital business • Networking, collaboration, and idea sharing This is not a formal event — it’s a casual space to meet other entrepreneurs, build connections, exchange contacts, and explore ways to collaborate and create business opportunities together 🤝 Grab a drink, meet like-minded people, and talk about ideas in a relaxed atmosphere 🍻 We’ll also share a real example of how travelers are exploring Barcelona using AI-powered tools and virtual guides. 👉 You can check the concept here: [https://tour-mate.com/](https://tour-mate.com/) Whether you're building something, starting out, or just curious about AI and business — you're welcome to join 🙌 Let’s connect, share ideas, and grow together.

**Scientific Paper Reading Club: Perturbation-Conditioned Diffusion Models** This is part of the scientific paper reading club. This Saturday, we will be diving into a fascinating new approach to AI in healthcare and drug discovery. We will be discussing the paper "Reading the Cell, Designing the Cure: Perturbation-Conditioned Molecular Diffusion for Function-Oriented Drug Design". * **Paper (arXiv):** [https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.15243](https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.15243) * **Official GitHub Repository:** [https://github.com/EdwardCurry/CURE_TBDD](https://github.com/EdwardCurry/CURE_TBDD) **What to expect:** Our presenter, Pavel, is currently working in this field and will be sharing some of his personal thoughts and insights on the topic. He has prepared a short, accessible summary of the paper that requires **almost no background in biology**, so it will be easy to follow for everyone! We will explore how the authors use a framework called **CURE** to rethink drug design. Instead of the traditional "lock-and-key" method that requires knowing the exact 3D protein structures, this model treats drug design as an inverse generation problem—using a diffusion model to generate molecules based purely on the functional cellular state changes (transcriptomic signatures) they need to induce. **Meeting Details:** 🗣 **Presenter:** Pavel Abramov 💬 **Language of the meeting:** English 🎟 **Entrance donation:** 10 eur 📍 **Location:** Maui coworking (Note: For some reason, Meetup maps sometimes wrongly point to other addresses. Here is the exact address: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/fjx9t4zG8GnEmXLr9?g_st=ac](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmaps.app.goo.gl%2Ffjx9t4zG8GnEmXLr9%3Fg_st%3Dac) ) Looking forward to a great discussion this Saturday!

**Dead Parent Society** is a dark, personal stand-up show from **Chris Groves**, exploring grief, family, and what happens after loss. Following a successful run at last year’s **Edinburgh Fringe**, the show returns in 2026 as a solo hour. It begins it’s **pre-festival tour in Barcelona** for one night only. With a mix of sharp stand-up and honest storytelling, Chris takes the audience through the uncomfortable, absurd, and unexpectedly human moments that come with losing a parent. From funerals to family dynamics, from what people say to what they avoid saying—it’s all there. **Finding laughter in loss.** This is comedy that doesn’t shy away from the difficult stuff—but instead leans into it, turning it into something real, relatable, and *movingly funny*. *** ## Event Details **📅 Date:** May 30 **🕗 Time:** 18:00 **📍 Location:** Barcelona **🎭 Show Type:** Solo Stand-Up / Dark Comedy **⭐ Featured:** Edinburgh Fringe Hit \| 2026 Pre\-Fringe Tour

PARK LOCATION: WE WILL BE SEATED EXACTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE PARLAMENT BUILDING ON THE GRASSY LAWN. Here you can see the exact spot on map: [Link to location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnWdQCe9W8ANupwt5) Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then you will enjoy this event. We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. WHAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: What ideals are worth dying for? Why are we never satisfied? Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? Is identity necessary? How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) What is friendship? EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit https://socratescafe.com.

\*Note: if this is your first member's event with us, confirmation is **required** by clicking [HERE](https://forms.gle/9AKw678SNqQpQpbJ8) (Google form to get your name) Our May members' meet is going to be **a potluck picnic with a self-organized performance** in Jardins de Joan Maragall. We will meet at the location in the picture -the amphitheatre behind the sculpture of La Serena-. We will meet and greet, share food and drinks on a picnic and we will take turns to climb up the stage in the picture to share a poem, short story, piece of news, performance, etc... with the rest of the attendees. There is no need to read something that you wrote, it can be by someone else. There is no pressure to share either, it is fine to just listen too. At the end, we will reflect on the value of resting and on the art what we have shared and created together. If you are coming, please share in the chat below what will you be bringing for the picnic! Let's try and make a balanced and varied menu. **Do you know who we are and what we do?** If not, keep reading below 👀 Join the Environmental Social Association of Barcelona, *ESAlogika,* for our *monthly* *meet with the community members* to share news and updates, chat about sustainability and life in Barcelona, and dive deeper into different topics through fun engaging activities in a small group environment 🌍💖 First time? Try it **for free!** If you're not yet a member, but interested in this event, you can attend for free as a trial. **IMPORTANT: Attendance confirmation is required via the [Google form](https://forms.gle/9AKw678SNqQpQpbJ8).** Membership: €28/ year All funds are used to run the association, which is a non profit organisation. \*If you've never been to *Tapa Talks*, you can view our past events to see what it's all about! More photos and vids on our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/esalogika/)!

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUg0NDBb4IhG50CVm9gDiW?mode=gi_t) ## 🌿 Un encuentro social tranquilo para personas de 55 años en adelante A veces la vida social sigue activa, pero cuesta encontrar espacios donde conocer gente nueva de forma relajada, sin prisas y sin presión. Este encuentro está diseñado para personas de **55+ años** que buscan una mañana sencilla donde lo importante es conversar con naturalidad y estar cómodo. *** ## 🧠 ¿Qué ocurre aquí? Nos reunimos en un grupo reducido donde las conversaciones van surgiendo de forma guiada y natural. No hay dinámicas intensas ni situaciones incómodas. El objetivo es conversar, escuchar y conocer personas nuevas en un ambiente tranquilo. *** ## 💬 ¿Para quién es? Para personas de **55 años o más** que: * Quieren conocer gente en un ambiente relajado * Prefieren conversaciones sin presión * Buscan planes sociales sencillos * Valoran la cercanía y el buen ambiente *** ## 🎯 Qué te llevas * Nuevas conversaciones sin esfuerzo * Un entorno social tranquilo y respetuoso * Personas en una etapa similar de vida * Una mañana diferente *** 💶 Entrada: 5€ en efectivo 🎁 Sorteo de regalo al final del evento 🎲

🚨 **Las inscripciones se realizan únicamente vía este formulario** **👉 [Regístrate ahora](https://form.typeform.com/to/IAV9ttyy) 👈** **No es otra hackathon.** **Construye para quien de verdad lo necesita.** Desarrollo, data, producto y diseño juntos para crear soluciones reales. Sin humo. Sin premios. Solo impacto. **Dos días, una misión** Una hackathon con propósito: ayudar a organizaciones sociales y beneficiar a la sociedad. En esta primera edición trabajaremos con **[Fundación Civio](https://civio.es/nosotros/)**, donde perfilaremos los problemas con los que se encuentran en el día a día para lograr su misión. **Civio** es una fundación independiente que vela por abrir lo público a toda la sociedad, combate la opacidad institucional y utiliza el periodismo, la tecnología y los datos abiertos para dar a la ciudadanía acceso a información. **Viernes 29 de mayo 18:00 – 21:00** Civio presenta los retos reales sobre los que trabajar. Se forman equipos (puedes venir con el tuyo o unirte a uno). Primeros sketches y networking. **Sábado 30 de mayo 10:00 – 21:00** Jornada completa de trabajo: dev, data, diseño y producto en paralelo. Charlas por perfil durante el día. Mentoring continuo para desbloquear y avanzar. Showcase final con las soluciones más ambiciosas construidas con IA. **¿Dónde?** **[42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/)**, el campus de programación más innovador que siempre está dispuesto a acoger eventos de la comunidad. ¡Esperamos verte! 🦄 Más información en [shipforgood.org](https://shipforgood.org/) think · build · help *** **🚨 Les inscripcions es fan únicament mitjançant aquest formulari** **👉 [Registra’t ara](https://form.typeform.com/to/IAV9ttyy) 👈** No és una altra hackathon. Construeix per a qui realment ho necessita. Desenvolupament, dades, producte i disseny junts per crear solucions reals. Sense fum. Sense premis. Només impacte. **Dos dies, una missió** Una hackathon amb propòsit: ajudar organitzacions socials i beneficiar la societat. En aquesta primera edició treballarem amb la [Fundació Civio](https://civio.es/nosotros/), on perfilarem els problemes amb què es troben en el seu dia a dia per assolir la seva missió. **Civio** és una fundació independent que vetlla per obrir el que és públic a tota la societat, combat l’opacitat institucional i utilitza el periodisme, la tecnologia i les dades obertes per donar a la ciutadania accés a la informació. **Divendres 29 de maig 18:00 – 21:00** Civio presenta els reptes reals sobre els quals treballar. Es formen equips (pots venir amb el teu o unir-te a un). Primers esbossos i networking. **Dissabte 30 de maig 10:00 – 21:00** Jornada completa de treball: dev, dades, disseny i producte en paral·lel. Xerrades per perfil durant el dia. Mentoria contínua per desbloquejar i avançar. Showcase final amb les solucions més ambicioses construïdes amb IA. **On?** **[42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/)**, el campus de programació més innovador que sempre està disposat a acollir esdeveniments de la comunitat. T’hi esperem! 🦄 Més informació a [shipforgood.org](https://shipforgood.org/) think · build · help *** **🚨 Registration is only available through this form** **👉 [Register now](https://form.typeform.com/to/IAV9ttyy) 👈** **This is not another hackathon.** **Build for those who actually need it.** Development, data, product, and design working together to create real solutions. No fluff. No prizes. Just impact. **Two days, one mission** A purpose-driven hackathon: helping social organizations and benefiting society. In this first edition, we will work with **[Fundación Civio](https://civio.es/nosotros/)**, defining the real problems they face in their day-to-day work to achieve their mission. **Civio** is an independent foundation that works to open public information to society as a whole, fights institutional opacity, and uses journalism, technology, and open data to give citizens access to information. **Friday, May 29 · 18:00 – 21:00** Civio presents the real challenges to work on. Teams are formed (you can come with your own or join one). First sketches and networking. **Saturday, May 30 · 10:00 – 21:00** Full working day: development, data, design, and product in parallel. Talks by profile throughout the day. Continuous mentoring to unblock and move forward. Final showcase with the most ambitious solutions built with AI. **Where?** **[42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/)**, the most innovative programming campus, always open to hosting community events. See you there! 🦄 More info at [shipforgood.org](https://shipforgood.org/) think · build · help ***

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

**Not everyone will come. That is exactly why you should.** **Two for Tuesdays** is for the people who actually want to get out and do something instead of just talking about it. We’re kicking off the night with a one-hour social walk before Duckpin Social. **Expect a laid-back** But an Intentional 1 hour walk (2-3 miles), good people, and a better way to spend your Tuesday than staying home and doing the same thing you always do. **If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move indoors.** **This is a paid event.** A small contribution helps keeps events sustainable and ensures those **who RSVP actually show up.** Payment **Link Found in comments** or you can pay on Venmo, Paypal, @WiseUnlimitedLLC or Cashapp $WiseUnlimitedLLC. Walk RSVP **$2** Walk / DuckPin Social **$5** Walk / DuckPin Social + 1 game of duckpin **$12** Please be sure **to Put Event and Event Date** in the note when paying RSVP Fee

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.