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This month, we're venturing over to GONG HQ to her two talks from staffers SDE Vanja Tesin, and Senior Engineering Manager Anthony Brady. DETAILS & OFFICIAL BOOKING >>>>> https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/264-gong-hq Check your schedule first (it's not cool to not show!) ## **Talk 1:** GONG & Agentic AI Tools Gong built an agentic AI solution called Claude Code to help developers work more effectively across its complex microservice architecture of over 100+ repositories. Using a multi-agent system with specialised rules, skills, and subagents, it automates development tasks and reduces time spent on research and context switching. The result is faster development and better pattern compliance, reducing complex tasks from days to hours. Join Vanja Tesin to discover how. ## **Talk 1:** **Resilience in Microservices** In the distributed landscape of modern backend architecture, the question isn’t if a service will fail, but when. Without robust fault tolerance, a single latent dependency can trigger a cascading failure across an entire ecosystem. Anthony's talk will focus on how Gong overcame some of those challenges and how they are implementing resilience utilising patterns such as Circuit Breakers, Rate Limiters and others to maintain stability and provide graceful degradation even when downstream services are under duress.

Welcome to the April'26 edition of PyData Ireland. This meetup is in association with Quantum Black, AI by McKinsey. Agenda for the day: * 17:30 – Arrival * 18:00 – Start of talks (Details below) * *Jitendra Gundaniya*: **Building Agentic GenAI Pipelines with Kedro Builder (Beginner-Friendly)** * *Dmitry Sorokin*: **Let AI Agents Manage Your ML & Data Pipelines** * 19:30 – Networking \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Talk 1:** Building Agentic GenAI Pipelines with Kedro Builder (Beginner Friendly) **Speaker Name and Designation:** Jitendra Gundaniya, Senior Software Engineer at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey **Speaker LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitu11](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitu11) **Talk Description:** This talk shows how Kedro Builder, a visual drag-and-drop tool, can lower that barrier. We'll walk through building a simple agentic pipeline visually dragging LLM context nodes, connecting prompts and tools, and exporting a working Kedro project, all without writing boilerplate by hand. Think of it as a learning ramp: see the pipeline structure first, then dive into the code. **Key Takeaways:** * How a visual builder can make agentic pipeline patterns (LLM + prompts + tools → agent → output) more approachable for beginners * What `llm_context_node` is and how it simplifies GenAI pipeline creation in Kedro * A live walkthrough of building and exporting a GenAI pipeline using Kedro Builder * Where the visual approach helps (pipeline scaffolding, boilerplate) and where you still need code (agent logic, output schemas) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Talk 2:** Let AI Agents Manage Your ML & Data Pipelines **Speaker Name and Designation:** Dmitry Sorokin, Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey **Speaker LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmd40in/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmd40in/) **Talk Description:** This talk explores how traditional data & ML pipeline frameworks can be wrapped with an MCP server, enabling AI agents (e.g. LangGraph, Claude Code) to connect and manage pipelines programmatically. We’ll look at how this approach combines the deterministic nature of production data & ML workflows with the flexibility and reasoning capabilities of modern AI agents. **Key Takeaways:** * How to expose data & ML pipelines through an MCP server * How AI agents can orchestrate and manage existing workflows * A practical pattern for combining deterministic pipelines with agentic flexibility

Hey there, data enthusiasts and ClickHouse aficionados! We've got some exciting news to share - our next meetup is on the horizon, and it's going to be in Dublin! Get ready for a delightful mix of mind-boggling data tales, insightful conversations, and maybe even a surprise or two up our sleeves. But here's the deal: to secure your spot, make sure you register ASAP! **Location:** Squarespace House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland **Agenda:** 6:00 - 6:30 - Arrival/Check-In 6:30 - 7:00 - Agentic analytics and autopilots - AI at ClickHouse - Pete Hampton, ClickHouse 7:00 - 7:30 - Pushing Through the Limits with ClickHouse and OpenTelemetry - Avleen Vig, Twilio 7:30 - 8:00 - ClickHouse Tips & Tricks: What I Learned Implementing/Managing ClickHouse at Scale - Adrian Whitwham, Zendesk 8:00 - 9:00 - Food, Drinks and Conversation

Welcome to lockpicking at Tog. Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland. All equipment provided. Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.

Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Thursday downstairs in River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations Wide range of languages: We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up. **Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event.

Join us to **practise and improve your Spanish/English with native speakers every Thursday @ River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Spanish, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to speak the language they're learning. Our team organises everything such as the timing, seating people, moving people etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with people from 18 years to 70+ attending each event • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up.** Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland)

Join us to **practise and improve your Italian-English with native speakers every Thursday downstairs at River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) **from 6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Italian, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) We also organise this event every Monday at River Bar at 6.30pm.

For **in-person** [[Get Your Tickets Here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/is-claude-ai-right-for-your-business-tickets-1985508096164?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)] To join **on Zoom**, [Get Your Tickets Here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/is-claude-ai-right-for-your-business-streamed-tickets-1986314146081?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) for business owners who want to learn what Claude AI is and how it can be used to automate everyday business operations. Consider this event an opportunity to evaluate Claude and decide if it’s right for you in your business. We will also cover some of the fundamentals of using AI for work. Further details on the location to be confirmed ASAP depending on numbers registered. Provisional location TCube, 1 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 **Is Claude AI Right For Your Business?** A hands-on morning session for business owners and professionals who want to understand what Claude AI can actually do for their day-to-day business operations, and whether it's the right tool for their business. You'll see real demonstrations of how Claude is being used to streamline business workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and free up time for the work that matters. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's possible, what's practical, and what the limitations are. **What We'll Cover:** ℹ️ What Claude AI is and how it differs from ChatGPT and other AI tools ℹ️ Live demo of Claude handling real business tasks ℹ️ Automating workflows: email, documents, reporting, scheduling ℹ️ Using Claude for research, content creation, and decision support ℹ️ How to evaluate whether AI fits your specific business needs ℹ️ Common mistakes businesses make when adopting AI tools ℹ️ A simple framework for getting started with AI ℹ️ Data privacy and security considerations for business use **Who This Is For:** Business owners, managers, and professionals across industries who want a straight answer on whether Claude AI is worth their time and investment. **Location & Schedule:** 📍 Tcube 1 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 (Beside Daybreak on Eden Quay) ⏰ 10:00 \-\- 11:30 \| Presentation & Live Demos ⏰ 11:30 \-\- 12:00 \| Networking & Q&A No technical background required. Bring a laptop if you'd like to follow along.

🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐 📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM** *(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)* Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions. No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space. 💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories ☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided 💬 New faces always welcome Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service. https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/

📚Reading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyed—whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader. There's no formal structure or agenda—just books and good conversation.💬 It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests! ⚠️**Something Happened?** If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me. 🔍 **How to find us?** * When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group. * If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you. We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event! As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡 I look forward to seeing you all! 😊

On Sunday 19 April, the Give(a)Go AI Filmmaking Hackathon v2 closes at the Savoy, Dublin. ​A cinema premiere. A live award ceremony. **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [www.giveago.co/register/premiere](giveago.co/register/premiere)** One night to see what happened when 100 of Ireland's best creatives + builders spent 24 hours making films. ​Semi-formal or formal attire is encouraged. And bring a prop from your favourite film, something small, something yours. ​The day before, creatives and engineers whose credits span Netflix, Prime Video, and beyond gathered at Dogpatch Labs with a single brief: write, generate, shoot, score, and finish a complete short film in 24 hours. No placeholders. No demos. Real films, made with frontier AI tools, shaped by people who care about what ends up on screen. ​Now you get to see what they made. Grab some popcorn. ​Every film screens on the big screen. Five award categories, judged by people from across the creative and technical worlds, with the results announced on the night. **​[Register here](https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=day2) for Day 1 to participate in the hackathon!** **​Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details.** ## ​Partners ​**Wan**: Wan is Alibaba's video generation model family, built for high-quality AI video creation and editing. ​**ElevenLabs**: ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company building voice and audio tools for creators, developers, and enterprises. ​**fal.ai:** Fal is a fast inference platform built for running AI media models at scale. ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dublin's leading startup hub in the CHQ Building, home of Day 1. ​**RedBull:** Red Bull Ireland is fuelling the weekend, keeping energy high across both days of the hackathon. [​](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event)**[Wolfpack Digital](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event):** Award-winning web and mobile product studio with teams in Dublin and Cluj-Napoca, working with clients from early-stage startups to global brands. ​**Napkin:** Dublin's first AI creative studio, pairing frontier AI with a deep bench of creative talent to solve real business problems. **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [Register here](https://luma.com/jdnkb9k7?utm_source=meetup)** ## ​Venue Partner ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dogpatch Labs is a startup hub in the historic CHQ Building in Dublin’s Digital Docklands. Their mission is to accelerate Ireland’s startup ecosystem by creating a place where founders, startups, and innovators can grow, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections. ## ​**​Community** ​​​​\*\*[Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma)\*\* is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on technical events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,500+ attendees. One rule: learning by building. ​​​Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://instagram.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Website](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) ​​*We’ll be taking photos and short video clips throughout the day for recap posts and marketing. By registering, you consent to being included. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let one of the hosts know when you arrive* **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [www.giveago.co/register/premiere](giveago.co/register/premiere)**

# Release +Reset + Rise Experience Experience the integration of breathwork, bodywork, energy, and dance in our immersive events. Step into a space where reset meets empowerment. Release + Reset + Rise is not a class. It's a full-body initiation into clarity, strength, and power. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/reset-release-rise-experience-dublin) **What Makes This Experience Unique** Wireless headphones create an immersive soundscape that cuts through noise and drops you straight into your body. Every track is intentional, moving energy, awakening emotion, amplifying presence. **The Journey** Across three immersive hours, you will move through: * **Guided Breathwork** — calm the mind, awaken life force, drop into deep presence. * **Somatic Movement & Bodywork** — release blockages and reconnect with your body’s intelligence. * **Immersive Sound Journey** — curated soundscape in wireless headphones for full-body release and embodiment. * **Energy Activation Practices** — awaken your inner power, open your heart, elevate your state. * **Dance & Free Movement** — liberate your expression, shake off stagnant energy, feel fully alive. * **Integration & Grounding** — lock the shift into your system, anchor the reset, and carry it into daily life. This is a full-spectrum reset — a space to breathe, move, release, and come home to yourself. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/reset-release-rise-experience-dublin) [Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/release_and_reset/) **The Shifts You May Notice** * Emotional release that dissolves old weight * Nervous system reset into deep calm and stability * Clear mind, anchored mood, vibrant energy flow * Breakthroughs as profound as psychedelic states — without substances * Expanded capacity for joy, intimacy, sensual aliveness, and creative expression * Anchored confidence, embodied self-trust, untouchable strength **Who This Is For** This experience is for you if… * You feel stuck in your head and long to feel grounded, alive, and at home in your body. * You crave more than a workout or wellness class — you want transformation. * You’re ready to reset your nervous system and rise into your full energy. Whether you’re new to somatic practices or already deep on your path, this journey meets you where you are and lifts you higher. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/reset-release-rise-experience-dublin) **What’s Included** * 3-hour guided immersion (breathwork, bodywork, energy, sound, dance) * Integration guide + reflection prompts * Take-home practices to anchor the reset **Event Details** **Time & Location** 18 April 2026 \| 17:00 – 20:00 Yoga Lab Dublin \| 1st Floor\, 28 Corrig Rd\, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 V274 [JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP TO GET SPECIAL DISCOUNTS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BnkkS9W0ZUSAOKsjwKyH2p?mode=hqrt1) [Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/release_and_reset/) If you have any questions please contact us at **[carmen@releaseandreset.com](http://carmen@releaseandreset.com/)**

Join our Salsa Social Dance Party in Dublin City Centre: Meet New People👫 Make New Friends👩‍❤️‍👨 Cheap Drinks🍻 Free Snacks (come early, they won't last long...😋) and Socialize through dancing! If you are a First Timer or Solo Dancer, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and unleash your energy on the dancefloor! Join our 2 Classes before the Party – Salsa & Bachata, and impress on the dancefloor with new moves! ***Party Free with any Class!*** ***Date -> Saturday, 18th of April*** ***Address -> Noche Salsera Dance School, 36 Parnell Square W, Rotunda, D01T6V6*** ***Timetable:*** ***Bachata:* 7.30pm – 8.30pm** ***Salsa:* 8.30pm – 9.30pm** ***Party:* 9.30pm – 12.30am** ***Tickets:*** *2 Classes (Bachata & Salsa)* – *€*20 *1 Class (Salsa)* – *€*15 *(Party FREE with Any Class)* *Party Only* – *€*10 ***Cash Only!*** [WebSite Party Page](https://www.nochesalsera.com/salsa-and-bachata-monthly-party-in-dublin/) *Noche Salsera – El Paraiso De La Salsa*

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

HeroPress has grown to be a worldwide phenomenon, giving voice to people from dozens of cultures, countries, and backgrounds. This is the story of how it grew from a plea from a young man in India to a source of inspiration for hundreds of thousands of people.

**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

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!