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At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event on **Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 PM.** The future of Software Engineering **SPEAKERS** * **[Daniel Carmona](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcarmonaserrat/)** (CEO, Supersonik) * **[Sergio Espeja](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergioespeja/)** (Co-Founder, HeyDiga) * **[Taras Yarema](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasyarema/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasyarema/)(Co-Founder & CTO, Desplega labs) **MODERATOR** * **[Ezequiel Cura](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecura/)** (Co-Founder, Desplega labs) **SUMMARY** Are you wondering how the **Software Engineer role will transform over the next two years**? As **AI accelerates** and product demands shift, the definition of "engineering" is being rewritten. We are thrilled to host a fireside chat featuring **three hyper-growth founders** who are at the forefront of this change. We will be delving deep into how they envision their Agentic SDLC evolving, the shift in concerns for SWEs, and what it means to be a top Engineer in the AI age. This event is designed for **software engineers and developers actively coding**. Whether you're curious about AI's impact on the SWE role, rethinking your tech stack, or planning your next career move—this is for you. **CTOs and engineering leaders are equally welcome.** With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food 🍕 and drinks 🍻.** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English **Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers.

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**18:00 — Bienvenida 👋** Registro de asistentes, bienvenida a la comunidad y entrega de un token canjeable por bebida durante el networking. ​**18:30 — 🎙️ “Deja de contratar a quienes entrevistan bien. Empieza a contratar profesionales cloud que rinden.”** **Juan Martín Cristetche** *Cofundador de Hire True Fit · HR Operations & Service Delivery* ​Cómo estructurar procesos de selección que impacten positivamente en la entrega técnica y el rendimiento de los equipos cloud, más allá de entrevistas impecables. ​**18:45 — 🎙️ Demo técnica: MCP y arquitectura de datos moderna** **Serena Pérez Banquells** *Principal Cloud Account Engineer · Oracle Women Leader* ​Demo en vivo sobre interacción con datos en lenguaje natural usando **MCP (Model Context Protocol)**, y recorrido por la arquitectura que lo hace posible: bases de datos convergentes Oracle con JSON y vectores nativos, e integración con Apache Iceberg. ​**19:10 — Networking 🍻🍕** Cervezas, conversaciones y tiempo para charlar con los ponentes y el resto de la comunidad en un ambiente relajado. ​🕗 *El local se quedará abierto hasta tarde, así que podéis quedaros y disfrutar del ambiente sin prisas.*

La inteligencia artificial ya no es el futuro, es el presente. En este taller práctico aprenderás cómo aplicar automatizaciones con IA a proyectos culturales de forma sencilla, realista y accionable. ​Culturactiva Lab es una iniciativa impulsada por Culturactiva para acercar herramientas tecnológicas y estratégicas al sector cultural, creando espacios de aprendizaje práctico y conexión entre profesionales. ​Este encuentro está pensado para profesionales y emprendedores del sector cultural que quieran optimizar procesos, ahorrar tiempo y explorar nuevas formas de escalar sus proyectos a través de la automatización. ​¿Qué veremos? ​• Nociones básicas de N8N • Cómo funcionan las automatizaciones sin necesidad de programar • Caso práctico: chatbot de atención al cliente aplicado a proyectos culturales • Espacio final de networking entre profesionales del sector ​Impartido por Ricardo Sardón · Software Engineer, especialista en automatizaciones y fundador de The Four Devs. ​📅 17 de marzo 🕕 18:00 – 20:00 📍 Crec coworking: Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 672 ​Un encuentro práctico, directo y diseñado específicamente para el ecosistema cultural. ​Plazas limitadas.

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Join **The Original Barcelona Night Adventure**, the city’s most established and social nightlife experience — perfect for solo travelers, backpackers, and small groups. At **10:30 PM**, the official tour departs. Visit **three local bars**, before heading to one of **Barcelona’s leading clubs** with **VIP skip-the-line access**. Every night features a different route and venues to keep the experience fresh and local. Our friendly hosts ensure a smooth, social evening with casual group photos and coordination throughout the night. Expect a fun yet well-organized experience — not a tourist trap. **What’s Included:** * Entry to 3 local bars and 1 top club * VIP skip-the-line club entry * Local nightlife host and coordination * Group activities and casual photos **Know Before You Go:** * Duration: Approximately 4 hours * Minimum age: 18+ * Dress code: Smart-casual (no sportswear or flip-flops) * Walking: Moderate (5–10 minutes between venues) * Meeting point: Hostel Bar, Carrer de la Unió 10 (near La Rambla) * Start time: 10:30 PM (optional pre-party from 9:30 PM) **Tickets:** * General Admissions — €15 * Early Birds — €10 per person ### **Free Guest Lists (No booking required):** Certain nights are complimentary for specific community groups. Simply arrive at the meeting point and show valid proof where applicable. * **Erasmus Wednesdays** — Free for Erasmus and exchange students * **Ladies Thursdays** — Free for women * **Off the Desk Fridays** — Free for hospitality and hostel staff * **Solo Travelers Saturdays** — Free for solo backpackers and digital nomads * **Hostel Guests — Always Free** Guests staying in any local hostel may join any night at no cost.

March Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course pizza and drinks will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a drink, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 Kibble: Designing Hybrid Components for Native and Web** Speaker: [Traian Stanciu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/traian-stanciu/) Senior Software Engineer at Rover.com Building a component library that runs on web, React Native, iOS, and Android without diverging into chaos is harder than it sounds. This talk digs into how Kibble—Rover's design system—handles the gap between platforms through a file-naming convention (`.tsx` / `.native.tsx` / `.common.ts`), a unified event abstraction that bridges web click and native press events, and a token pipeline that generates Swift, XML, CSS, and TypeScript from a single source of truth **19:25 React Native in a Native App: Brownfield Integration & Over-The-Air Deployments** Speaker: [Luca Barone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucabarone95/) Mobile Engineer at Rover.com A practical look at how Rover.com ships React Native screens inside fully native iOS and Android apps — without rewriting them from scratch. We'll cover the "brownfield" integration pattern, how JS and native code communicate through bridge modules, and how we deploy JavaScript updates to users in minutes using Expo EAS Update, completely bypassing the App Store review cycle. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **Disclaimer** **This event is intended for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among participants. Capacity is strictly limited to 40 attendees. Registration via the Meetup platform is mandatory for access. Please note that doors will close promptly at 7:00 PM. We will be unable to accommodate individuals who have not registered through Meetup by March 18, 2026, or those arriving after the 7:00 PM cutoff. This event is strictly for adults only (18+). Our office is pet-friendly for employees, so attendees with allergies should take this into account; Guests are not permitted to bring their own pets.** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Rover.com At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact. We believe that being diverse and inclusive is key to our success and encourage every employee to share their unique perspective while being their true self. We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and Rover exists to make it easier to experience that love. We’re supporting dog owners and empowering dog sitters to run thriving pet-care businesses in your neighborhoods. The Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

**⚠️** **[Save your spot on the official event page](https://www.lewagon.com/events/barcelona-demo-day-tech-ai-projects-paLklV)** Curious to see what you can build after 9 weeks at Le Wagon? Join our **Demo Day** in **Barcelona** and find out. Our **Data Analytics** and **Data Science & AI** students will present the final projects they built from scratch in just 2 weeks. You'll get to: 👀 See live demos of real data products 🚀 How far you can go with tech skills in 9 weeks 🙌 Meet the team and connect with our community Whether you're thinking about joining a bootcamp or just love tech, this is the perfect chance to discover what Le Wagon is all about. 📅 Friday, March 20 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Le Wagon Barcelona Free and open to everyone, just register below! **⚠️** **[Save your spot on the official event page](https://www.lewagon.com/events/barcelona-demo-day-tech-ai-projects-paLklV)**

Join **Preply and Agora** for a high-impact, 1.5-day hackathon at **Preply’s Barcelona Office**. We’re bringing together some of the city’s strongest engineering talent to build the next generation of AI-powered language learning using agent-based and real-time technologies. ​This is your opportunity to create solutions that help learners progress faster, understand their growth clearly, and speak with confidence in everyday situations. ​You’ll get hands-on access to technologies from **Agora, OpenAI, AWS, Anam, and Thymia** to prototype intelligent systems that push applied GenAI forward. ​If you’re excited about building AI agents that actually change how people learn and communicate, this is your room! 🤝 ## ​Who Should Apply ​We’re looking for: * ​Senior Software Engineers (priority given to Barcelona-based engineers) * ​AI / ML Engineers * ​University students and junior engineers with strong technical fundamentals * ​Preply team members ​If you’re into AI agents, real-time systems, or applied GenAI, you’ll fit right in. ## ​Prizes ​**€17,500 Total Prize Pool** ​🥇 **1st Place:** €10,000 + Fast-track interview with Preply 🥈 **2nd Place:** €5,000 🥉 **3rd Place:** €2,500 ## ​Format & What’s Included * ​Teams of 3–5 participants (formed on-site or registered as a team) * ​Mentorship from engineers and technical leaders * ​Project pitches and final demos * ​Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided * ​Direct exposure to Preply’s engineering leadership ## ​Challenge Areas ​Teams can work across one or more of the following tracks: ​**Visualizing Learning Progress** Make growth measurable — track skills, confidence, and progress in ways learners actually understand. ​**Accelerating Learning with Agents** Build personalized practice systems with intelligent feedback and coordinated agent workflows. ​**Live Learning & Real-Time Context** Design systems that learn from live conversations, media, or real-world scenarios. ​Have a bold idea that fits the theme? We want to see it. ## ​Technology & Partners ​Participants will receive limited complimentary access to partner platforms, including: * ​Real-time audio and video streaming * ​Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) * ​Large Language Models (LLMs) * ​Avatars and multimodal AI * ​Cloud infrastructure and agent tooling ​Here’s a quick overview of the schedule: ## ​Agenda ​**Friday - 20th of March** • 5 PM – Kick-off & keynote • 6–8 PM – Project pitches, team formation & mentoring • 8–8:30 PM – Wrap-up & next-day overview ​**Saturday - 21st of March** • 9–10 AM – Breakfast • 10 AM – Kick-off • 10 AM–4 PM – Hacking time (with lunch break) • 4–6 PM – Presentations, awards & networking 🎉 ## ​How to Apply * ​Apply individually or with a team * ​Applications are manually reviewed. * ​Accepted participants will receive a confirmation email with next steps

¡Únete a la Comunidad WSO2 España para un evento exclusivo sobre Seguridad en la Nube y Desarrollo de APIs! En este taller, exploraremos la importancia de la seguridad en la nube y cómo puedes desarrollar APIs seguras utilizando la plataforma WSO2. Conoceremos las mejores prácticas en Desarrollo de Software y cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede potenciar tus APIs. Inspirado por eventos anteriores como "Taller exclusivo de APIs en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial" y "APIKOMBAT by Profesia", este evento te brindará insights valiosos sobre API de almacenamiento en la nube y Diseño de API web. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Nos vemos el 🚨⚠️🚨**JUEVES**🚨⚠️🚨 **19** en la **cuarta planta de la Sala d’Actes a Cotxeres de Sants** que se accede por la plaça de Bonet i Muixí, 7 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8)) La primera parte habrá **varias charlas cortas sobre diferentes áreas** realcionadas con la creación de videojuegos: * **[Ari](https://bsky.app/profile/womenvideogames.bsky.social)** es programadora, game developer, escritora, productora, comunicación... ho fa tot! Actualmente está desarrollando **[City of Dolorosa](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3246880/City_of_Dolorosa/)**, y vendrá a contarnos **la historia de [Cuélebre Cult](https://bsky.app/profile/cuelebrecult.bsky.social)**. * **[Luiz Beneton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luiz-felipe-beneton-7502a916)** Tech Lead con más de 16 años de experiencia trabajando como game development nos hablará de **Arquitectura ECS**. Si te interesa dar una charla, **¡ponte en [contacto](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators)!** Después tendremos un rato para hablar y **tomar algo gracias al patrocinio de IndieDevDay** 🥂 También **recordaros que algunos quedaremos antes del evento** para compartir espacio y co-trabajar juntos en nuestros proyectos. **Si os interesa poneos en contacto y os contamos cómo asistir**. ¡No os lo perdáis! PD: Al día siguiente del evento se envía un email a los asistentes con una invitación a nuestra **comunidad en Discord**. Si has venido al encuentro y no has recibido el email, contacta por privado para enviarte la invitación. **¿Qué es Barcelona Game Creators?** Somos una comunidad donde los creadores de videojuegos y entusiastas por desarrollarlos nos juntamos para conectar, aprender y divertirnos. **¿Por qué deberías apuntarte?** * Participamos creadores apasionados que nos dedicamos a esta industria en diferentes áreas * Nos encanta compartir nuestras ideas y conocimiento además de descubrir nuevas oportunidades * Aprender y conocer con otros miembros **¿Qué haremos?** Quedamos de nuevo para repasar qué tal ha ido el último mes, qué hemos aprendido, dónde nos hemos atascado y qué objetivos tenemos para el próximo mes. Nos presentaremos y luego haremos una ronda de presentaciones para mostrar los proyectos en los que estamos trabajando y compartir nuestras experiencias. Si tienes algún proyecto entre manos es tu momento! Cualquier duda no dudes en contactarme. Recuerda dedicar un momento antes de acudir a nuestros encuentros para leer y aceptar nuestro código de conducta [https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta](https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta), ¡muchas gracias! ¿Y vosotr@s, en qué andáis metid@s? \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- See you on 🚨⚠️🚨**THURSDAY**🚨⚠️🚨 **19th** on the fourth floor of the **Sala d'Actes a Cotxeres de Sants** which is accessed by plaça de Bonet i Muixí, 7 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8)). The first part will feature several **short talks on different areas related to video game creation**: We will start with some presentations (please check them in the Spanish text above 👆👆👆 because the description text is very limited! 🙏) If you're **interested in giving a talk, [let us know](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators)**! After that **we will have some time to talk and have a drink thanks to the sponsorship of IndieDevDay** 🥂 Finally, we are meeting before the event **to co-work together on our own projects**. If you are interested, get in touch and we will tell you how to attend. Don't miss it! PS: The day after the event, an email is sent to the attendees with an invitation to our **Discord community**. If you came to the meeting and did not receive the email, please contact us privately so we can send you the invitation. **What is Barcelona Game Creators?** We're a community where video game creators and enthusiasts to develop them get together to connect, learn and have fun. **Why should you assist?** * We participate passionate creators who are dedicated to this industry in different fields * We love sharing our ideas and knowledge as well as discovering new opportunities * Learn and meet with other members **What will we do?** We meet again to go over how the last month has been, what we've learned, where we've gotten stuck and what goals we have for the next month. We will introduce ourselves and then we will do a Show&Tell to show the projects we are working on and share our experiences. If you have a project in hand, this is your moment! Any questions do not hesitate to contact me. Remember to take a moment before attending our meetings to read and accept our code of conduct [https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta](https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta), thank you very much! And you, what are you up to?

**\-\-\-\-\-\-REGISTRATION ONLY THROUGH THE MAIN WEBSITE\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** Women in Tech is back! This year, we’re bringing together inspiring voices from Glovo and beyond to share real stories about tackling AI challenges, making an impact, and thriving in the fast-moving world of tech. Join us for a session by women, for women, and allies - meet leaders, connect with recruiters, network with peers, and get inspired by the women building the future of tech! **[AGENDA HERE](https://mailchi.mp/glovoapp.com/me4kwi6ilb)** **WHEN** Thursday, March 19th **18:30 - 19:30** Women in Tech Conference **19:30 - 21:00** Networking Time, Food & Drinks **WHERE** Glovo HQ - Llull 108, 08005 Barcelona **WHO CAN ATTEND** This event is gender-neutral and welcomes everyone. Curious? **Sign up [here](google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevhgQCdA-gvYnFpf7Wym3zmaS4UYYH5ZPfk82q94-FE7va9Q/viewform?usp%3Dsend_form&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1771864643513035&usg=AOvVaw3-7jjOSX9dpYMzcnUgC6qO) and join us at Yellow Park — you could win a 3-hour 1:1 mentorship with a Glovo Tech Leader!** Got questions about the event? Please contact us at womenintech@glovoapp.com

English Session! 🚀 Ready to Master Your Public Speaking and Communication Skills? Join Mediterranea Toastmasters and become part of a vibrant, supportive community where you'll gain the confidence to speak clearly, think on your feet, and connect with any person or audience! 🎤 Why Join Us? * Master Public Speaking: Learn to craft and deliver powerful speeches with confidence and clarity. Each session is developed through prepared speeches, which are later evaluated, giving you constructive feedback to improve your skills. * Think Fast & Speak Smart: Practice responding to unexpected, challenging or even awkward questions with ease and confidence. * At Mediterranea Toastmasters Barcelona, you’ll build the confidence to handle tough questions and respond to unexpected challenges with poise and clarity. * Talk About Anything and with Anyone: Develop the skills to speak confidently on any topic, planned or impromptu. Join us for impromptu speeches and fun dynamics, where everyone can participate from the very first day! * Build Leadership Skills: Gain leadership experience by organizing meetings, mentoring others, and managing projects. * Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Overcome shyness and embrace bold, authentic self-expression. 🌍 Inclusive, Diverse & Supportive Community * Open to everyone - no prior experience needed! * A diverse group of members from different cultures, professions, and life experiences. 🎭 Our variety in personal backgrounds and ages also provides great interaction between members and a nice net for expanding friendships and connections. * 🌍 This meeting is held in English! * Visiting a meeting as a guest Is totally FREE! Would be a pleasure to meet you and accept you in our club. Step up to the challenge and join us! * No pressure! You can simply come and watch if you’re not ready to participate yet. * 📅 When? Wednesday, March 18th 🕕Time: 19:00 (the session starts at 19:15 sharp) 📍Location: PRBB, C/ del Dr. Aiguader, 88, 08003 Barcelona - We'll meet in the inner space👉🏼 in Marie Curie Room at 19:00, please be punctual. 📩 Interested? Click ATTEND button!!! ✨ Step up. Speak out. Succeed. Join Mediterranea Toastmasters Barcelona and discover the speaker and leader within you! Mediterranea Toastmasters Team✌🏼✌🏽✌🏾 \*Toastmasters Mediterránea belongs to the non-profit organisation Toastmasters International that provides tools and support to improve communication and leadership skills. ([www.toastmasters.org](https://www.toastmasters.org/))

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

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!

We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)** * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot * **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub) ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!*** Food and drinks will be available. There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days. How it works: * Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event. * Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series! **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**