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**MEET & CHAT BUENOS AIRES is a face-to-face engaging meeting** of people of different backgrounds and ages. English speakers whether native or local participants are welcome! The idea is to generate a fluid conversation about current events or personal experiences in travel, leisure, education and so forth. The important thing is, we think, not to be a member of a social media group but to have an experience hand to hand In a relaxed atmosphere. This is an "in person" meeting at a venue to be announced with reservation, on or near Av. Cabildo and José Hernandez Street, Belgrano-Palermo, Buenos Aires. ( On the Metrobus Cabildo and Subway or Subte, Line D, José Hernandez Stop. Please write with RSVP and your cell #and get exact address. Places are limited. To participate you should check the date announced for the event and 1. If interested, please send a mail to [meetandchat@gmail.com](http://meetandchat@gmail.com/) with your contact info, and whatsapp number to CONFIRM and obtain exact address. 2. The participation fee is $ 6000Ar. Edibles not included. 3. When this event takes place at the Amenity Room in private building, please bring your snacks/drinks and share !! For better contact, even if you don't participate at this date please send your contact information and Whatsapp number to: [meetandchat@gmail.com](http://meetandchat@gmail.com/) to receive our flyers. Attendandance may not be reflected in Meetup as it is no the only media we use. Join Meet & Chat Buenos Aires for an engaging Language Exchange & Cultural Exploration meetup! Practice English, engage in bilingual Spanish/English conversations, and learn about different cultures while making new friends in Buenos Aires. Whether you're a local looking to enhance your communication skills or an expat wanting to connect with the international community, this event is perfect for you. **Join us !!** Immerse yourself in diverse topics such as Reading, Watching Movies, Dining Out, and Travel while discovering the beauty of Cultural Diversity. Experience the joy of sharing languages, participating in Culture Exchange, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this English as a Second Language meetup. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle, learn, and have a great time with like-minded individuals. Let's create memorable experiences together in Buenos Aires!

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

Un encuentro para bajar un cambio, desconectar del ritmo de la semana y compartir un momento distinto con otras personas. En Sabores & Conexión la excusa siempre es la mesa. **Esta vez nos reunimos alrededor de ella para hornear juntos ✨** Tranqui! **También habrá merienda, espacio para la conversación y propuestas para conectar.** La idea es regalarnos una pausa. Un espacio para mimarnos mientras hacemos algo rico con las manos. **La receta en cuestión es la famosa Carrot Cake 🥕🍰,** uno de los clásicos de la cafetería de especialidad. Mezclaremos ingredientes, nos divertiremos con complicidad y pondremos literalmente las manos en la masa. **Cada persona horneará su propio budín para llevar a casa.** Mientras el horno hace su magia y la casa se llena de ese perfume irresistible de algo recién horneado, compartiremos una merienda en mi hogar con mate 🧉, café ☕ o té, conversación y dinámicas que nos invitan a vincularnos de forma auténtica. **Como siempre, sucede en mi casa y el grupo es pequeño** para cuidar la intimidad del encuentro. **👥 Solo 5 lugares** **📍 Colegiales** **⌚ Sábado 30, 4 PM** **💫 Valor: $15.500** (incluye ingredientes, merienda compartida y algunos detalles sorpresa. Traé solo tu sonrisa 😊) **🔐 Para reservar tu lugar** 1️⃣ Sumate a este evento para reservar lugar en Meetup 2️⃣ Realizá el pago de la reserva contactandome por WhatsApp al 11 6220 1726 ***👀 OJO:*** ***La reserva queda confirmada una vez recibido el comprobante y ahí te enviaré la dirección exacta de mi hogar.*** Tengo mucha curiosidad por descubrir qué aparece esta vez cuando horneamos algo juntos. **¿Te animás? Yo RE. 🧡** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- A gathering to slow down, disconnect from the rhythm of the week and share a different kind of moment with others. **At Sabores & Conexión, the table is always the excuse.** **This time, we gather around it to bake together ✨** Relax! **There will also be a shared snack, space for conversation and gentle prompts to connect.** The idea is to gift ourselves a pause. A space to unwind while doing something delicious with our hands. **The recipe we’ll be making is the famous Carrot Cake 🥕🍰**, one of the classics of specialty coffee shops. We’ll mix ingredients, enjoy the moment together and literally get our hands in the batter. **Each person will bake their own cake to take home.** While the oven does its magic and the house fills with that irresistible freshly-baked aroma, we’ll share a cozy snack in my home with mate 🧉, coffee ☕ or tea, conversation and connection dynamics that invite us to relate in a genuine way. **As always, this takes place in my home and the group is small t**o preserve the intimacy of the experience. **👥 Only 5 spots** **📍 Colegiales** **⌚ Saturday 30, 4 PM** **💫 Price: $15,500** (includes ingredients, shared snack and a few surprise details. Just bring your smile 😊) **🔐 To reserve your spot** 1️⃣ Join this event on Meetup 2️⃣ Complete the reservation payment contacting me via WhatsApp at +54 11 6220 1726 ***👀 Important: Your spot is confirmed once I receive the payment confirmation. After that, I’ll send you the exact address of my home.*** I’m really curious to see what emerges this time when we bake something together. **Are you in? I totally am. 🧡**

**🚀 ¡TE ESPERAMOS EN NUESTRA PRÓXIMA MEETUP PRESENCIAL DE THREATX SECURITY!** Una jornada para meterte de lleno en el mundo de la **ciberseguridad**, rodeado de gente con las mismas ganas de aprender, compartir y crecer 🚀 📅 **Sábado 30/05/2026** 🕑 **13:00 – 17:00 (ARG)** 📍 **UTN Sede Medrano – Aula Magna, Medrano 951 (CABA)** Agradecemos a **UTN BA (Sede Medrano)** y al **CEIT** por proporcionarnos el espacio y por su apoyo a la industria de ciberseguridad del país, promoviendo este tipo de eventos que fomentan el aprendizaje y la colaboración. 💡 **Sobre el evento** Durante la jornada contaremos con **4 charlas** que comenzarán a las 13:00 hs, con un **break de 30 minutos** para que todos puedan conectar, intercambiar ideas y disfrutar de un espacio de networking. La entrada es **libre y gratuita**, pero les pedimos que, si pueden, traigan un **alimento no perecedero** para colaborar con la campaña de **UTN BA Solidaria**. 🎁 **¡Habrá un sorteo con varios premios gracias a nuestros sponsors!** 🙌 No importa si estás dando tus primeros pasos o si ya estás en el mundo de la seguridad: **vení a aprender, conectar y llevarte algo nuevo.** ### 🧩 REGLAS DE LA CASA Seguí todas las reglas y directrices de **Hack The Box (HTB)**: https://www.hackthebox.com/tos * El contenido activo de HTB no puede ser compartido públicamente * Los desafíos o máquinas retiradas son juego limpio ### 🤝 CÓDIGO DE CONDUCTA Nos esforzamos por crear un ambiente **seguro, agradable e inclusivo** para todos los asistentes. Para asegurar una experiencia positiva, los siguientes comportamientos están prohibidos: * Fumar * Beber alcohol * Cualquier forma de discriminación o racismo * Cualquier otra forma de mala conducta Cualquier persona que incumpla estas normas podrá ser **expulsada del evento** y removida del grupo. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener una atmósfera respetuosa y agradable para todos 🙌

En este encuentro trabajaremos con **conversaciones reales**, de esas que a veces evitamos, postergamos o atravesamos con tensión. Es un espacio de **práctica colectiva**, donde miramos **cómo hablamos, cómo escuchamos y qué efecto tienen nuestras palabras**. **✅¿Cómo será el encuentro?** * Trabajo en grupo * Casos reales aportados por los participantes * Sin juicios, sin consejos rápidos, sin recetas La propuesta es **entrenar la mirada**: detectar qué acerca y qué aleja en una conversación, y qué nos pasa cuando la compasión se pierde. **✅¿Para quién es?** * Personas que atraviesan conversaciones difíciles en su vida personal o laboral. * Líderes, profesionales, emprendedores o cualquier persona interesada en comunicarse mejor. 👉🏼**Valor:** * Miembros **Meetup**: **$6,000 ✅** * Miembros **Club de Liderazgo**: $4,000 (únete en [club.exoliderazgo.com](club.exoliderazgo.com)) *\*El valor incluye acceso al encuentro. NO incluye consumición.* **Facilitador**: Esteban Coluccio, Coach Ontológico Certificado (ICF) Lic. en Administración, Magister en Finanzas, ex Director Financiero de IBM. Realizó cursos de Liderazgo en Armonk, New York - San Pablo, Brasil, entre otros. 👉🏼Para mantenernos conectados, te invito a seguirme 📱[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/exoliderazgo)

Español abajo 👇 ## ENGLISH VERSION Ever walked into a room full of strangers and thought *"d#\*n, where do I even start"*? 🤔 Yeah. Us too. That's exactly why this exists. 💡 **What's happening:** We get a group of locals, foreigners, travelers, and random interesting humans in one room. Then we play some conversation games. Simple stuff. Cards with questions. Getting people to actually talk to each other instead of standing around pretending to read the bar menu. 🍸 **But here's the thing:** You don't have to be fluent. You don't need to be outgoing. You can literally show up alone, stand in a corner, and still leave with a new contact in your phone. 📱 No forced networking. No "let me tell you about my startup" Just conversations. Real ones. ✨ **Who comes:** People who moved here and don't know anyone. People who speak three languages and want to practice a fourth. Travelers killing time before their next flight. Locals curious about what's happening in their city. 🌍 Basically: everyone who's tired of the same old bar scene. **The details:** 📍 Sabores Puros — inside Sileo Hotel Azcuénaga 1968, Recoleta 🕕 Saturday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 **Entry:** $5.000 Come solo. Leave with stories. *Or don't. No one will notice.* 🤷 Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) *** ## VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL ¿Alguna vez entraste a un cuarto lleno de estranjeros y pensaste *"m·#\*da, por dónde empiezo"*? 🤔 Sí. Nosotros también. Por eso existe esto. 💡 **Qué pasa:** Juntamos un grupo de locales, extranjeros, viajeros y humanos interesantes random en un cuarto. Después jugamos algunos juegos de conversación. Cosas simples. Cartas con preguntas. Haciendo que la gente realmente hable entre sí en lugar de pararse alrededor fingiendo leer el menú del bar. 🍸 **Pero aquí está lo bueno:** No tienes que ser fluido. No necesitas ser extrovertido. Literalmente puedes llegar solo, pararte en una esquina, y aún así irte con un nuevo contacto en tu teléfono. 📱 Sin networking forzado. Sin "déjame contarte sobre mi startup" Solo conversaciones. Reales. ✨ **Quién viene:** Gente que se mudó aquí y no conoce a nadie. Gente que habla tres idiomas y quiere practicar un cuarto. Viajeros matando tiempo antes de su siguiente vuelo. Locales curiosos sobre qué está pasando en su ciudad. 🌍 Básicamente: todos los que están hartos de la misma escena de siempre. **Los detalles:** 📍 Sabores Puros — Sileo Hotel Azcuénaga 1968, Recoleta 🕕 Sábado \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 **Entrada:** $5.000 Ven solo. Vete con historias. *O no. Nadie se va a dar cuenta.* 🤷 Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

Que nuestros peques se conozcan!

**IMPORTANTE**: El evento transcurre en el parque, que es grande; y si el clima lo requiere en algún café cercano. Por tal motivo se recomienda ingresar al grupo de **Whatsapp** para acceder a la ubicación exacta y actualizada: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa **IMPORTANT:** The meeting is in the park, that is quite big; and in case of raining in a nearby Cafe. Because of that, is highly recommended to join the WhatsApp group in order to know the precise and uploaded location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa 🏛️ **¿DE QUÉ SE TRATA FILOSOFÍA PRÁCTICA?** Filosofía Práctica es un encuentro semanal para quienes disfrutan de conversaciones profundas, el pensamiento crítico, y la exploración de nuevas ideas. No necesitas conocimientos previos, solo curiosidad y ganas de compartir. Cada semana abordamos un tema distinto, practicando la comunicación y construyendo una comunidad de personas reflexivas. 📓 **¿CÓMO FUNCIONA?** * Compartimos el tema de la semana en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp con algunas preguntas guía. * Nos reunimos a las 14:00, comenzando con una charla informal antes de la discusión. * Conversamos en grupos pequeños para que todos puedan participar. * Al final, cada grupo comparte sus conclusiones y cerramos la sesión alrededor de las 16:00. 🧧 **¿CUÁNTO CUESTA?** ¡Es completamente gratis! Si nos reunimos en un café, solo pedimos que apoyes el lugar comprando una bebida. Algunas sedes alquilan un espacio y pueden solicitar donaciones voluntarias, pero no es obligatorio. 💛 **LO QUE DICEN** 🗣 “Siento que Filosofía Práctica te ayuda a construir tu propio sistema de creencias a través de diversas perspectivas, sin imponer lo que está bien o mal.” – Ekam 🗣 “Desde la primera vez que asistí (el tema era autoridad), supe que este era mi lugar. Me encanta cómo nos desafía a cuestionar diferentes puntos de vista, fomentando la apertura y la flexibilidad mental.” – Daniel 🗣 “Siempre quise tener este tipo de conversaciones, pero nunca encontré el espacio adecuado… hasta ahora. La gente, los temas, los debates abiertos… todo hace que sienta que pertenezco aquí.” – Sofía 🤓 **PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES** 📌 **¿Debo estudiar antes de asistir?** – No es necesario. Nos interesa saber *qué piensas tú*, no solo lo que dijeron los filósofos clásicos. Si quieres compartir ideas de alguna corriente de pensamiento, ¡adelante!, pero no es un requisito. 📌 **¿Se habla español?** – ¡Sí! Organizamos los grupos según el idioma para que todos se sientan cómodos participando. 📌 **¿Puedo ir solo/a?** – ¡Por supuesto! Muchos asistentes llegan solos y terminan haciendo grandes conexiones. 📌 **¿Dónde se reúnen?** – Compartimos la ubicación en WhatsApp y Meetup. Recomendamos unirte al grupo de WhatsApp para estar al día. ✨ **Desde 2021, Filosofía Práctica ha crecido a más de 50 capítulos en todo el mundo. ¡Únete a la comunidad!** **EL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP ES EN INGLES, CUALQUIER DUDA CONSULTE POR EL ORGANIZADOR AL INGRESAR.** 📲 [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa) \| 📷 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) \| 🌍 [Website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)

Saldremos a navegar en mi velero desde mariana Puerto Norte (ubicada en Palermo, frente a aeroparque Jorge Newbery) Av. Rafael Obligado 4899. IG: velebaires https://youtu.be/S5EjxJGS15Q El precio por persona es de $20.000. Soy instructor de náutica, si quieren les puedo enseñar a navegar. Realice el curso de Piloto de yate (habilitación que permite cruzar Oceanos) * No necesitas tener experiencia. * En caso de lluvia, se suspende. * Trae ropa cómoda, nada en especial. * Sugerimos llegar 10 minutos antes de la salida. * Cupos disponibles por orden de llegada. * No incluye comida ni bebidas. Puedes traer lo que quieras (no están permitidas las bebidas alcohólicas) * La serie de mi velero tomó fama por su seguridad y fortaleza, ya que cruzó el Océano Atlántico y navegó de Ushuaia al Polo Norte ida y vuelta. Nos reunimos en la entrada del Puerto.

SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Some conversations change your day. Some change your life. Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) **What you can expect:** • Deep questions • Social dynamics • Interactive games to feel comfortable • Open-minded people • Respectful environment • Coffee, ideas, and connection You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be honest. This is not small talk. This is real conversation. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día. Otras te cambian la vida. Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 **Qué podés encontrar:** • Preguntas profundas • Dinámicas sociales • Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos • Gente abierta • Ambiente respetuoso • Café, ideas y conexión No necesitás ser experto. Solo necesitás ser auténtico. Esto no es charla superficial. Es conversación real. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

(We run games every week despite the attendees you'll see in Meetup. Contact Davi on WhatsApp 1-2 days before at +5511 959517055 to guarantee attendance) 🌎 Mixed Tag game for everyone! 🥳 🏉 Tag is a beginner-friendly, no contact sport. There’s no tackling (we provide the velcro tags) and we encourage players to include all newbies! 📍 Location is around Palermo (Message Davi for exact details) 👟 All you need to bring is sportswear, water, and bugspray (if you have it) We will occasionally ask for donations to help maintain the equipment for the game 🍻 We always go for drinks afterwards!

Join our **Night Crawl**! A bar tour to enjoy Palermo’s nightlife We´re planning an unforgotable night to make great memories and friendships ⌚️ ***ITINERARY:*** 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM: First bar with complimentary pizza 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM: Second bar with a welcome shot 12:00 to 1:30 AM: Third bar with a welcome shot 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM: Nightclub with priority entrance There’s a [WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G2FPXxPLSolJfhOCMIhDQZ) with one group for chatting and another to meet up ️ 🎟️ ***How to get the entrance?*** * On [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-516436) , [PayPal](https://py.pl/YIdAYtAEj7aJ5Xa9UL6Dug) or [Mercado Pago](https://mpago.la/1Zu5enb) * At the first venue with cash or card ✨ ***What is included?*** * Pizza in the first bar * A shot in the second and third bar * Club entry without queue * The best energy to make it an unforgettable night [FOLLOW US](https://www.instagram.com/speedfriendship_ba) to see past editions and get a feel for what to expect See you! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ¡Únete a nuestro Night Crawl! Un tour de bares para disfrutar de la vida nocturna de Palermo ✨ Estamos planeando una noche inolvidable para crear grandes recuerdos y amistades ⌚️ ***ITINERARIO***: 21 a 22:30hrs: Primer bar con bandejeo de pizza incluido 22:30 a 00hrs: Segundo bar con shot de bienvenida 00 a 1:30hrs: Tercer bar con shot de bienvenida 2 a 7hrs: Club nocturno con entrada preferencial Hay una [comunidad en WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G2FPXxPLSolJfhOCMIhDQZ) con un grupo de charla y otro para encontrarnos 🎟️️ ***¿Cómo conseguir la entrada?*** * Con [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-516436) o [PayPal](https://py.pl/YIdAYtAEj7aJ5Xa9UL6Dug) o [Mercado Pago](https://mpago.la/1Zu5enb) * En el primer bar, con efectivo o tarjeta ✨ ***¿Qué incluye?*** * Pizza en el primer bar * Un shot en el segundo y tercer bar * Entrada al club sin filas * El mejor ambiente para una noche inolvidable [SÍGUENOS](https://www.instagram.com/speedfriendship_ba) para ver ediciones anteriores y tener una idea de qué esperar ¡Nos vemos!

Welcome to the worst language class you'll ever take and the best party you'll find this week. Here's how it works. You show up at the door. The music's loud, the drinks are flowing, and the dance floor's already warming up. Somewhere between the first and second Fernet, you realize you've been chatting up a stranger in three languages and you're not even sure when you switched. That's the whole point. Bring your worst accent and your best moves. Address: Serrano 1329, Buenos Aires, Argentina WhatsApp: +1 (248) 382-8520 See you at the bar. Dale, nos vemos.

**TBA**

**TBA**

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

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