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🔥Build Your First Mobile App with AI (Vibe Coding) — In Just 4 Weekends
⚡ *No coding? No problem. Just bring your idea.*
⚡ *From Idea → Real App → Store-Ready — In 4 Weekends*
⚡ This is a **hands-on, instructor-led workshop experience** where participants **build a real mobile app step-by-step with expert guidance**.
# 🗓️ **Program Structure (4 Weekends)**
**🧩 Weekend 1 — Foundations + Environment Setup**
* **13/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **14/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
**🤖 Weekend 2 — Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering**
* **20/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **21/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
⚛️ **Weekend 3 — Build Real Features**
* **27/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **28/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
🚀 **Weekend 4 — Launch & Go Live**
* **04/07/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
* **05/08/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00
**Format:** Hands-on, project-based, real product
# 📣 **Paid event** 👉 call for booking
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## 👉 **Standard Ticket: £549** 💷
## 👉 **Early Bird: £499** 💷
## 👉 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266
# 🗓️ **Program Details**
***
## 🧩 **Weekend 1 — Foundations + Environment Setup**
**Theme:** *“Set Yourself Up Like a Pro”*
* Mobile app fundamentals (simple & practical)
* iOS & Android ecosystem explained
* Guided setup:
* Node.js, Expo, React Native
* Android Emulator + iOS overview
* First app launch (live with instructor)
* Intro to Git & project structure
* First AI-assisted feature
✅ **Outcome:** Your app is running on your device
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## 🤖 **Weekend 2 — Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering**
**Theme:** *“AI is Your Senior Developer”*
* Vibe Coding methodology (real workflow)
* Prompt engineering for developers:
* Structured prompts
* Debugging prompts
* UI generation prompts
* Build:
* Navigation
* Screens
* Components
* Live:
* “Build feature with AI”
* “Fix bug with AI”
✅ **Outcome:** Multi-screen working app
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## ⚛️ **Weekend 3 — Build Real Features**
**Theme:** *“Turn Your Idea Into a Product”*
* React Native essentials:
* Components, state, hooks
* API integration (real-world data)
* Forms & user interaction
* Local storage
* AI as:
* Code reviewer
* Refactoring assistant
* Performance optimizer
✅ **Outcome:** Functional app with real features
***
## 🚀 **Weekend 4 — Launch & Go Live**
**Theme:** *“Ship It Like a Pro”*
* UI/UX polishing
* Testing basics
* App Store & Google Play walkthrough
* Build & publish (Expo)
* Preparing:
* Icons
* Screenshots
* Descriptions
* Career guidance:
* Portfolio building
* CV enhancement
* Next steps in tech
✅ **Final Outcome:**
* 📱 Your own mobile app
* 🚀 Store-ready build
* 💼 Portfolio-ready project
***
# 🧠 What Makes This Different?
* ❌ No passive learning
* ❌ No endless theory
* ❌ No “watch and forget”
✔ Instructor-guided building
✔ AI-powered workflow
✔ Real product outcome
✔ Industry mindset
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# 💡 Example Project Ideas (let them choose)
* AI-powered To-Do App
* Habit Tracker
* Simple Social App
* Expense Tracker
* Event / Meetup App (aligned with your brand 😉)
## 🎯 Who is this for?
* Beginners with **zero coding experience**
* Career changers entering tech
* Students & juniors wanting a **real project**
* Anyone curious about **AI-powered development**
#
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# Social Media
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## zero2hero.net - Technology Training Center
WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266
E-mail: info@zero2hero.net
Address: Unit 15 Castle Square, 40 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1EU
🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/zero2hero-meta
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/zero2hero_uk
📸 Instagram for training: https://www.instagram.com/zero2hero.training
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senrasim
👋 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/zero2hero
🎟️ Eventbrite: https://zero2hero-meta.eventbrite.com
IO Extended London 2026
Join us for an exciting gathering to celebrate Google I/O Extended 2026 with the GDG London community!
This event will bring together developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts to share key highlights and innovations, including those unveiled just a few weeks ago at Google I/O 2026. You'll have the opportunity to hear and ask questions of expert speakers, and participate in hands-on workshops and engage in insightful discussions.
We'll cover the latest in AI , Android, Web, Cloud, and more technologies. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Google's tech ecosystem, this event is packed with valuable content to enhance your knowledge and network. Come and connect with like-minded individuals, expand your tech skills, and be a part of the vibrant GDG London community.
Don't miss out on this chance to learn and grow with us—register now to secure your spot!
Agenda
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Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Team Member
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Mihaela Peneva,
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-io-extended-london-2026/.
SMEs, Local Businesses & Small Business Networking in London | Saturday Social
**Looking for a business networking event in London for SMEs, local businesses, and entrepreneurs?**
Join us for a relaxed **Saturday Social Networking Event in Covent Garden**, hosted by London tech startups GMax Card, Ciitab, and Getshop Today.
**What to Expect**
**Quality conversations, relaxed networking, and a live DJ** throughout the evening - a **business crowd in a social setting**.
**Exchange ideas, build partnerships, discover opportunities**, and grow your network in a welcoming yet professional atmosphere.
Our hosts will **help introduce guests** early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and DJ music.
**Who You'll Meet**
• SME owners, small business owners and local business owners
• Entrepreneurs, founders, and startup teams
• Solopreneurs and independent professionals
• Bootstrapped founders and self-funded business owners
• Freelancers and agency owners
• Decision-makers from diverse industries
• International business owners visiting London
**How the Evening Flows**
18:30 - Arrival & welcome
19:00 - Short guest introductions
19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ
21:30 - Close
**Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel**
A refined cocktail bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations.
**Dress Code**
Business or smart attire. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch.
**Tickets & GMax Cards**
* Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event.
* Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card.
**Hosted by founder-built tech startups:**
• [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com)
• [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com)
• [Getshop Today – UK ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today)
**Important Details**
• 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar.
• Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (Audiovisual Production).](www.cineeye.co.uk)
• Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury.
**Spaces are limited, and early booking is recommended.**
Join our [WA Business Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.
Deeper Conversations - 1 to 1 🗣️💬
Tired of small talk and ready to connect on a real level? Join us for **deep**, **meaningful conversations** and **new friendships** 👯♀️🎉 with a group of like-minded individuals who share your interests.
This event is **free** but you will be **required** to buy food or drink before you can join us 🍭🍬🧁🍰🥤🧃- having water doesn't support the venue
**Who is it for?**
* You want more satisfying, deeper conversations
* You want more meaningful and long-lasting connections in your life
* You crave more from life and know its out there
* You are bored of just socialising and want to have fun and explore a new type of event!
**What's in it for you?**
* **No more awkward silences!** We'll provide questions to spark engaging conversations. 💡
* **Meet like-minded people** who crave deeper connections. 🤝
* **Have fun** in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. 😊
**How does it work?**
* We'll pair you up with different people for **15-minute 1-1 chats**. 🔄
* **Use our questions** as a starting point, or go off on your own tangent! 🗺️
* Be **open**, **honest**, and **curious**. 👂
* 15 minutes is a good amount of time to explore a question deeply and **not have awkward silence**.⏳
* You are also **free to take the conversation in any direction** you choose.🤩
* You can always sit out a round to **take a break** 😪
**Examples of questions that we provide:**
* "If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?" 🦸♀️
* "What's your biggest fear, and why does it scare you?" 😱
* "What's the most meaningful thing you've ever done?" ❤️
* "What would you do if you had all the money and time in the world?" 💰
**Why do we love deep conversations?**
* They're **authentic**, **raw**, and **honest**.
* There are **no limits** to where they can go.
* You'll feel **uplifted**, **inspired**, and **connected**. 🌟
**How to be a great conversation partner?**
* **Be Respectful:** Listen attentively and avoid interrupting others. 👂
* **Be Open-Minded:** Consider different viewpoints and challenge your own assumptions. 🧠
* **Be Engaging:** Ask thoughtful questions and contribute to the conversation. 💬
* **Be vulnerable:** We are a safe space, so it’s okay to be yourself 🥺 🙈
* **Be honest:** Be honest about our experience of life 🌍
* **Be curious:** Be interested in the other person ❓ 🤔 👀
**Ready to take the plunge?**
🌊 Join us and experience the magic of deeper conversations! 💫 You may leave feeling **uplifted**, **inspired**, **connected**, **invigorated**, **positive**, **grateful**!❤️
**What others have to say**:
* **Parimal**: "I had the most amazing time! The conversations were refreshing and genuinely authentic."
* **David Saville**: "This is a wonderful event run by two extraordinary individuals."
* **Edomi**: "This is one of the best meetups I've been to. Highly recommended!"
We really hope to see you there! 👋
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centered around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
* **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas. 🧠💡
* **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. 🗣️💬
* **Accessibility:** We believe meaningful connection should be accessible to everyone. Our community makes this possible by supporting each other. 🤝
**Staying in touch**
Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using
👉🏽 [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z)
👉🏽 [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80)
**Keep This Event Free 💝**
If this event brings you something meaningful, you can help others access the same transformational experience. Whether it's £5 or £15, every contribution keeps these events accessible to everyone in our community. You'll find a QR code on your conversation sheet during the event, or you can contribute here #SupportYourCommunity
👉🏽 [Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/deeperconnections)
👉🏽 [Buy Me A Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/deeperconnections)
👉🏽 [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DDSNCCFCYUEB2)
Founder Mixer & Business Networking | Saturday Social in Covent Garden
**Looking for a business networking event in London with a more social, founder-led atmosphere, and on a Saturday?** Join us for a Business Networking & Founder Mixer in Covent Garden. Hosted by London tech startups GMax Card, Ciitab, and Getshop Today.
**What to Expect**
Quality **conversations**, relaxed socialising/**networking**, and **a live DJ throughout the evening** \- a business crowd in a social setting\. Meet new people\, exchange ideas\, build **partnerships**, and **grow your network** in a relaxed but professional atmosphere.
Our hosts will help introduce guests early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **DJ music**.
**Who You’ll Meet**
• **Founders** and **entrepreneurs**
• **Business owners** and **decision makers**
• **Finance**, **FinTech, banking**, and **investment professionals**
• **Tech**, **startup, AI, digital, and product professionals**
• International **business professionals visiting London**
**How the Evening Flows**
18:30 - Arrival & welcome
19:00 - Short guest introductions
19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ
21:30 - Close
**Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel**
A refined cocktail bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations.
**Dress Code**
Business or smart attire. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch.
**Tickets & GMax Cards**
* Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event.
* Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card and 1 drink.
**Hosted by founder-built tech startups:**
• [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com)
• [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com)
• [Getshop Today – UK ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today)
**Important Details**
• 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar.
• Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (Audiovisual Production).](www.cineeye.co.uk)
• Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury.
**Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.**
Practical Philosophy Club Meetup - London 🇬🇧
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 14:00-14.15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start.
* 14:15-14:20 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 14:20-15:20 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 15:20-15:30 - We do a group conclusion of the things we discussed, and then we typically take a photo and go on our way :) If you don't want to be in the group photo, there's no pressure, it's just a way to close out the meeting. We occasionally have an unofficial social so the different groups can mingle afterwards too!
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend, and we operate on donations.
If you'd like to donate to support our running costs, that helps keep our group self-sustaining. Donations are 100% voluntary, but your contribution is appreciated! QR codes to donate will be present.
Tea’s and coffees and are paid by the individual should they wish to have them.
**💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* What will we talk about? What's the topic?
The topic for the week is shared every week in the Whatsapp group before the session. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
🤝**POLICY**
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in 25+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6fqS6HGujq8gb3a0kl5pS) 👈
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/?hl=en) 👈
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club) 👈
Artificial Intelligence Events This Week
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Celebrate International Day of Yoga with Heartfulness UK
Heartfulness UK warmly invites you to join us for a celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga in Westminster, the heart of London. 🧘🏼♂️🧘🏽♀️🇬🇧
When: Sunday, 14 June, 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Where: Church House, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ
Hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom, and themed “Inner Harmony, Global Peace”, this event will bring 500-600 guests together people from all faiths, backgrounds and identities, reflecting the universal nature of yoga as a practice.
What to expect:
* 🧘🏼♂️A live yoga demonstration by expert instructors
* 🧘🏽♀️An Immersive Yoga Exhibition - exploring the evolution and depth of yoga
* 💗A discourse and guided Meditation with Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness
* 🔑Keynotes from distinguished guests and leaders in the wellbeing space
* 🎵A classical music performance by renowned sitar artist, Roopa Panesar
* 📚The launch of The Authentic Yoga & The Heartfulness Way 2 by Daaji
Register here: bit.ly/49vy00E
We hope to see you there!
Free Chinese English Language Exchange 语言交换
2nd Sunday of every month, join us for a relaxed and fun language exchange, where meaningful conversations flow as freely as delicious coffee and tea!
This isn't just practice; it's **accelerated progress** in a supportive setting, designed to quickly boost your **Mandarin, Cantonese and English** skills.
**How We Make It Effective & Enjoyable:**
* **Perfect Groupings:** We carefully match you with native speakers and learners at a similar level, ensuring comfortable and productive conversation practice.
* **Forget awkward silences!** We provide fun, engaging discussion topics to spark lively chats and keep the conversation flowing.
* **Maximise Your Practice:** Rotate between groups if you wish to connect with more people and strengthen your conversation skills!
* **Expert Support:** Our experienced tutor is always on hand to help.
👌 **All levels welcome!** Native speakers and learners alike.
💛 Please support the cafe by buying a drink or snack while you are here - they've kindly let us use the space.
We can't wait to welcome you!
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the exchange.** 🤝 If you’re looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, let’s chat! We're offering **complimentary 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
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**China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently communicate in Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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**🤘 FAQs:**
**I'm learning Chinese, are the sessions suitable for beginners?**
Yes! Come and speak as much or as little as you like, or just come and listen! There is no pressure!
**Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?**
Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive £10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide!
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每个月的第二个星期天,来加入我们,享受一场轻松又有趣的语言交流体验!在茶香与咖啡的陪伴下,开启一场自然流畅、充满收获的双语对话。
这不仅仅是练习,而是一种更快提升你英语水平的高效方式。我们为你打造一个轻松友好、真正有用的语言环境,让你的口语交流能力飞速进步!
**我们如何让语言交换高效又好玩:**
* **精准匹配,聊天不尴尬**:我们用心将你和母语者或相近水平的学习者配对,确保每一次对话都轻松自在又高效实用。
* **话题有趣,轻松破冰**:拒绝冷场!我们提前准备了有趣又实用的聊天话题,让你一开口就停不下来,交流自然顺畅。
* **灵活轮换,提升更全面**:想多练一点?欢迎自由选择是否换组,认识更多人、接触不同语言风格,快速提升真实沟通能力。
* **专业老师现场支持**:我们的资深语言导师会在现场提供实时帮助,确保你在交流中不断进步、有信心开口!
**活动详情:**
🗓️ **时间**:每月第二个星期日
⏰ **时段**:下午 2:30 - 4:30
💰 **费用**:免费参加
不只是练语言,这里还有文化的碰撞、朋友的陪伴和成长的喜悦。现在就来加入我们,开启你的高效交流之旅吧!
**🤘 常见问题解答:**
**我最后会不会一直说中文而一无所获?**
-不会,因为我们的“快速聊天”模式鼓励大家用中/英文交换来交流。
**会员有折扣吗?**
有,欢迎你跟你学中文的朋友分享代码**Meetup10**,他们会获得10镑的独家折扣!
Managing Loneliness
**Marking Loneliness Awareness Week**
So many of us struggle with feelings of loneliness. It’s a global epidemic that really affects our wellbeing.
Well, no matter how many people we’re surrounded by and connected to, we can still feel emotionally isolated and disconnected.
This seminar will help you understand how to:
* manage your feelings of loneliness and get better at being alone
* build meaningful connections and feel more seen, heard and valued
**This is a free 60-minute in-person seminar.**
**If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/")
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Philosophy in the Park 141
Connecting people into Philosophy. All welcome. No previous philosophical experience needed.
**What it is**
Philosophy in the Park is a fun and friendly space for people to come together and have discussions that get deep. It’s a safe space where active creative thinking is encouraged and enjoyed, and where everyone can explore abstract concepts in a way that combines both sincerity and playfulness. Where the most important question is always - what do you think?
**What is Philosophy?**
Philosophy is about analysing concepts. It's thinking about thinking. It's not about empiricism or the physical world (eg Science and statistics). It's about abstractions, concepts and ideas (eg Identity, Morality, Mind and Truth).
**How Philosophy in the Park Works**
* Each hour begins with a group vote on which questions to discuss. You can vote for more than one question if you'd like.
* We then break out into groups, each focusing on one of the chosen questions. The question is just a starting point and it's cool if you go on tangents and end up talking about different things. You're welcome to join in and participate or if you'd prefer to sit back and enjoy the conversation, that’s also welcome.
* After an hour we regroup, take a quick break and then repeat all over again. So across the 3 hours, we’ll break out 3 times.
**Where it is**
We meet at Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain in Victoria Park (East Park). It is marked down as "13" on the official maps found in the park.
Please feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you if you want.
After the event finishes most people stay and hang out. There’s a local supermarket to get drinks and snacks, or bring your own. You are very welcome to join us.
**Guidelines**
In order to make the conversations as fun, interesting and productive as possible please follow these simple guidelines:
1. Keep it Philosophical
(No Science, no History, no Sociology, no Evolutionary Psychology, no contestable facts, personal anecdotes etc).
2. Think for Yourself
(No phones, no looking up definitions, no name dropping Philosophers / books you've read).
3. Tangents are Cool
(Don't worry too much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question).
4. Keep it Succinct
(Like this).
5. Be Excellent to Each Other
(But of course).
Please remember: It's not about debating and trying to win - it's about listening to people and working collaboratively to increase our collective understanding.
**Community**
Follow us on instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/londonphilosophycollective/](https://www.instagram.com/londonphilosophycollective/)
We have a WhatsApp group if you'd like to continue these conversations between meetings.
To join the Philosophy in the Park WhatsApp Group please click here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK)
In order to stop spam bots this will take you to a Waiting Room. Once in please write your name, answer the joining question and we will add you to the main chat.
**Say Thanks**
If you would like to help support Philosophy in the Park you can buy me a coffee here: [https://buymeacoffee.com/philosophyjoel](https://buymeacoffee.com/philosophyjoel)
🗣️ Arabic Practice Circle: Social & Structured Session
A regular meetup for those committed to practising and improving their Arabic. It is designed for those who know the very basics and want a structured opportunity to practise reading, listening, speaking, and building confidence. If you're still learning the very basics but want some motivation to keep going, you're very welcome to join.
Note: This is a practice group facilitated by a native speaker - not a formal teacher or taught class, and not a Quran teaching session.
📚 SESSION FORMAT:
⏱️ 30 mins Intro & Social: We'll go around and introduce ourselves in Arabic. Feel free to prepare 2-3 sentences beforehand if you don't like being put on the spot!
🗣️ 60 mins Structured Practice: A focused session practising together with guidance :
◾ Taking turns reading passages aloud
◾ Listening to excerpts from an audiobook
◾ Working together to translate and understand the text
💬 Continued Socialising: Feel free to stick around afterwards for more informal chat and connection.
✊ Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a practice session requiring mental engagement and active participation (and not just a social), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and purpose.
📍 LOCATION: Barbican
⌚ MEET: By the cafe G Level (Benugo)
⏱️ TIME: Meet from **11:00am** for intros and socialising. The practice session starts promptly at **11:30am** insha'Allah.
🎒 What to bring:
📚 Any Arabic texts you would like to read
🎧 Headphones (optional, if you prefer listening privately)
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Artificial Intelligence Events Near You
Connect with your local Artificial Intelligence community
AI Meetup (June): Secure AI Agents
Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026061814) is required for admission.
**Description:**
Welcome to the AI meetup in Washington DC. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
**Agenda:**
\* 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, Food/drink and networking
\* 6:00pm\~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A
\* 8:00pm: Happy Hour at Courthouse Social (cross the street)
**Tech Talk: Secure Developer Environments in the Age of AI Agents**
**Speaker:** Patrick Brown (Coder)
**Abstract:** Federal engineering teams are under pressure to ship faster while meeting some of the most demanding security and compliance requirements in the world. In this talk, Patrick Brown of Coder explores how cloud development environments (CDEs) give agencies a foundation to accelerate software delivery without sacrificing control — and why that foundation matters even more as AI-powered coding agents enter the workflow. He'll cover how CDEs keep source code off endpoints, enforce zero-trust access patterns, and provide the consistent, ephemeral infrastructure that both human developers and AI agents need to operate safely at scale.
**Speakers:**
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules.
If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.
[Hybrid] Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will…
…Transform Our Lives, Work, and World (2024) by Jamie Metzl, 432 pages [Genetics]
• Paperback
• Hardcover
• Kindle
• Audiobook
• Library: [https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082](https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082)
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
### Review
“In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes readers on a magical journey through the science of the intersecting genetics, biotech, and AI revolutions, deeply explores the implications, and challenges us to think creatively and proactively about what comes next. Very few books are absolute must-reads. This is one.”―Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of The Gene: An Intimate History
"During the 25 years I have known Jamie Metzl, he has always been ahead of the curve. There is no one better to help us understand and prepare for the fast-approaching technological revolutions. Superconvergence is brilliant. I can't recommend it more strongly."―Sanjay Gupta MD, bestseller author, neurosurgeon, and Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent (CNN)
"Our world is defined by our science and technology—whether we like it or not. The question now is not whether to use these powers, but how best to use them. In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes us on a journey through the new capabilities that are radically transforming ecosystems inside us and around us, challenging each of us to get personally involved with building the future we want."―Beth Shapiro, University of California Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist and author of Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined―and Redefined―Nature
"In a fine counter-blast to the pessimism of today, Jamie Metzl lays out just how spectacular the future of humanity and planet can be if we harness innovation responsibly and imaginatively to create what he calls the 'spiral of progress.'"―Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, and co-author of Viral: The search for the Origin of Covid-19
“A page-turning journey through space and time that shows us how our lives will be changed by imminent technological advances we once only dreamed of.”―David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To
“The superconvergence of the genetics, biotechnology, and AI revolutions provides spectacular opportunities for building a better world. It also represents an almost limitless investment opportunity. We were excited to collaborate with Jamie Metzl, one of the world's great experts on how these aspirations can best be realized, including in capital markets. Superconvergence is a master class for imagining, investing in, and building a future we'd like to inhabit."―Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer, WisdomTree
“A clear examination of a transitional moment in the story of life on Earth…. Metzl capably describes recent developments in genetics and biotech and looks at how AI is providing an analytical engine of unprecedented power…. An important book in which the author sets out a path for the future based on his experience and expertise.”―Kirkus
“Erudite, optimistic, and timely.”―Science Magazine
"[In Superconvergence] Mr. Metzl has identified an important truth: that the convergence of new technologies is galvanizing us to reimagine how to meet urgent challenges in medicine and the environment. It’s a compelling opportunity—provided we manage to sidestep self-induced catastrophes along the way."―The Wall Street Journal
### About the Author
Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist and the founder and chair of OneShared.World. He is the author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity and four other books and was a member of the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and with the United Nations in Cambodia. His work has been featured by most major media organizations around the world, including 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Times of London, Le Monde, and Paris Match, and his podcast interviews with Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and others have reached tens of millions of listeners. He lives in New York City. Visit Jamiemetzl.com.
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Can Artificial Intelligence “See”?
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Can Artificial Intelligence ‘See’?”** A look at how humans and artificial intelligence systems interpret the visual world in fundamentally different ways, with Arryn Robbins, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and cognitive scientist who researches visual attention, perception, and category learning.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see) .]
Artificial intelligence can now identify faces, categorize objects, describe scenes, and outperform humans on certain visual tasks. But does AI actually “see” the world the way that people do? Or does it arrive at correct answers using representations that differ markedly from human perception?
Join Arryn Robbins of the University of Richmond for a fascinating exploration of how humans and AI construct meaning from visual information and a look at comparisons between human perception and AI that reveal just how dynamic and context-dependent our own visual systems really are.
Dr. Robbins, who previously has given excellent Profs and Pints talks on flaws and biases in human visual perception, will draw from research in cognitive science, visual perception, and AI vision systems.
She’ll explain how human perception is not merely a simple recording of the world, but an active process shaped by expectations, context, goals, and recent experience. You’ll learn how humans form flexible mental representations that allow us to recognize objects across changing environments and conditions, and why those representations continuously adapt as we interact with the world.
Many AI systems, by contrast, learn visual categories through statistical patterns in data. They can produce impressive results, but sometimes they also produce strange and unexpected failures, and sometimes they classify images in ways that seem strange to us.
Dr. Robbins will discuss what these differences reveal about the nature of perception itself, and why the mismatch between human and AI representations matters for technologies like self-driving cars, medical imaging, facial recognition, and automated surveillance.
Important for anyone trying to understand the rapidly growing role of AI in daily life, this talk will explore one of the biggest questions in cognitive science and artificial intelligence: What does it actually mean to “see” and understand the world? (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: “Eye Farm” by Nevit Dilmen (Wikimedia Commons).
Loudoun Dev Group 006
Join our new group’s fourth meeting. Meet fellow tech enthusiasts west of the beltway.
Our meetings are a great place to work on and show off what you do. We are always welcoming.
Our format is great for people who have started on but not finished one or several side projects.
We will start off with basic introductions and what we are working on, along with what our goals are for the session. We’ll break the rest of the meeting into two working sessions. In between, we’ll do a quick check-in to see how folks are going.
We also have some polls available which we use to shape our events:
[https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca](https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca)
If the meetup is full, we encourage you to come anyway.
[Hybrid] What Is ChatGPT Doing… and Why Does it Work? (2023)
by Stephen Wolfram, 112 pages [Technology]
• Paperback
• Kindle
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
**Review**
"This is the best explanation of what ChatGPT is doing that I've seen."
—Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT)
About the Author
Stephen Wolfram is an award\-winning scientist and bestselling author\, and the creator of some of the world's most respected software systems—Mathematica\, Wolfram\|Alpha and Wolfram Language\. For more than 35 years\, he has been CEO of the global technology company Wolfram Research\, as well as responsible for a series of groundbreaking advances in basic science\, including the recent Wolfram Physics Project\.www\.stephenwolfram\.com
Stephen Wolfram has had a unique trajectory in science\, technology and business\. Widely known for his discoveries in basic science and his groundbreaking 2002 book "A New Kind of Science\," he has spent more than three decades building what is now Wolfram Language: the knowledge\-based computer language that powers Mathematica and Wolfram\|Alpha and has contributed to countless inventions and discoveries\, as well as to the education of several generations of students\.
Wolfram was born in London and educated at Eton, Oxford and Caltech, earning his PhD in physics in 1979 at the age of 20. After a brief but distinguished academic career, he founded Wolfram Research in 1987 and as CEO has built it into one of the world’s most respected and innovative software companies, whose products are relied on by millions of people around the world.
Build a Reasoning Model (from Scratch)
Join us for another session of our study group as we cover the book Build a Reasoning Model (from Scatch). In this session, we will try to cover Chapter 1 titled "Understanding Reasoning Models", which defines what a Reasoning Model is and Chapter 2, on "Generating Text with an LLM".
This isn't just a lecture! Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and code along. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is the perfect opportunity to continue to learn together. If you plan to work with the code on your own laptop during the session, try and download the code from it's GitHub repository at https://github.com/rasbt/reasoning-from-scratch ahead of time.

























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