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**[AI Council](http://aicouncil.com/) 2026 is coming to San Francisco, May 12-14!** It's our only IRL conference of the year, and we couldn't be more excited to bring the AI community together at the Marriott Marquis in SOMA. This is a ticketed event — as a member of our meetups, you can enjoy 20% off Regular and Late-Bird tickets with the code: **DCMEETUP20** **About Us:** [AI Council](http://aicouncil.com/) is the original community-driven, deeply technical conference at the frontier of AI. We have a No BS Guarantee: we're vendor neutral, and we promise all of our talks are engaging, technical, and presented by top engineers and researchers doing the real work. For years, we've been running the best community-powered AI events around, and we invite you to join us for high quality talks and inspiring conversations with the people actually building the future of AI. **Why Should I Go:** * 🎤 **Incredible Speaker Lineup:** 3 days and 60+ insightful talks from leading AI engineers, researchers, and builders from top companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, Databricks, and many more. * 🏎 **10 Unique Tracks:** Inference Systems, AI Engineering, AI Security & Safety, Agent Infrastructure, Coding Agents & Autonomous Dev, Model Systems, Data Engineering & Databases, Applied AI, Analytics & Data Science, and Lightning Talks * 📋 **Workshops (hands-on, peer-led):** Try out the latest tools alongside their creators, get hands-on experience with cutting-edge products, and meet some of the most talented builders in the industry, for free! * 💬 **Speaker Office Hours:** Following each talk, you get the opportunity to dive deeper 1:1 with the speaker * 🎈 **Extensive Networking:** Conference happy hours and amazing after-hours events hosted by community partners throughout the week \*\*\* *As a member of our meetups, you can enjoy 20% off Regular and Late-Bird tickets with the code **DCMEETUP20*** **NOTE:** This is a ticketed event. Check out our [website](http://aicouncil.com/) to purchase tickets and get complete information on speakers and schedule. Join the global AI community in San Francisco for the most technical, no-hype AI event of the year — we'll see you there!

KI ausprobieren, ohne vorher Informatik studiert zu haben. Das ist die Idee hinter diesem Abend. Vorkenntnisse schaden nicht aber brauchst du keine. Wenig Theorie - viel Praxis: Tools ausprobieren, Fragen stellen, mit erfahrenen Entwicklern an eigenen Use Cases arbeiten. Egal ob du KI bisher kaum genutzt hast oder einfach mehr draus machen willst. **Der Abend:** * Ankommen & erstes Kennenlernen * Impulsvortrag (20–30 Min.) * Hands\-on Workshop in kleinen Gruppen \| selber ausprobieren * Austausch/ Networking zum Abschluss **Vorab - Das bringst du mit:** * Deinen eigenen Laptop zum Arbeiten * idealerweise hast du bereits einen Account bei einem KI-Tool eingerichtet - wir arbeiten mit Claude. **Danach - Du nimmst mit:** * Ein klares Bild davon, wie aktuelle KI-Tools funktionieren und wo ihre echten Stärken liegen * Erste praktische Erfahrung mit KI-gestütztem Arbeiten, direkt am eigenen Rechner * Eine konkrete Idee, wo KI dir im Alltag, Studium oder Job Zeit spart Event for free. Max. 15 Teilnehmende. Verpflegung inklusive. Im berliner Büro nahe U-Bahnhof Heinrich-Heine-Straße. **Über uns:** Wir sind Teclead Ventures - Nicht mehr ganz ein StartUp aber jung geblieben :D Seit 8 Jahren in der Softwareentwicklung und IT-Beratung unterwegs . Mittlerweile begleiten wir auch kleine und mittlere Unternehmen beim strukturierten Einstieg in KI.

Do you like to play football - but relaxed and not with competitive or aggressive players? Are you a bit lazy, a bit old, a bit unfit or not so talented? Are you tired of insecure bros who only want to show off their skills? **Then [Lousy & Lazy Football](https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/) is the right thing for you!** We are a group of friendly people who just want to have a relaxed kick. All genders, ages (+18) and nationalities welcome. **Feel free to join the waitlist even if it seems long - sometimes we make the event larger and play on two pitches (24 players, four teams) or even three pitches (36 players, six teams), depending on demand.** Note: **We do not allow high-studded football boots during our sessions.** To avoid injuries, we only play with "Multinocken" (multistuds) or shorter. Please have a look here: [link](https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/fussballschuhe/multinocken/). Rules for lazy & lousy football 1. **Don’t be competitive** 2. **No hard tackling/sliding challenges** 3. **Support new players by giving them the time and space to play the ball** 4. **Don’t dribble past multiple players (trying to take on a player is fine but at no point should you be trying to dribble past multiple players).** 5. **Don’t close down the defenders too quickly. Give the team a chance to play the ball out.** 6. **Rotate the goalkeeper** 7. **Be a teamplayer** Waiting list: This meetup is for members of the Lousy & Lazy Sport Club. If you want to try out our lousy & lazy sport events, you can do a trial run (Probetraining).

**OpenClaw Anonymous Berlin** Informal meetup for people interested in OpenClaw and AI agents. We share what works/what doesn't and what we’re currently trying. Bring your ideas, experiments, and half-working setups. We're all here to learn how to tame the tiger. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Events usually unfold in two parts: 1st part - People showcase what they're working on: projects, tools, setups 2nd part - Open discussion/Networking

Dear Community, Another month with an interesting talk right before Hamburg Summit, and we would like to hear your thoughts for the rest of the year and after. Will be pleased to have you with us on the evening! We have limited seats - 50 only - first come first served! Our dearest thanks to Lightspeed for hosting us on the evening! =================================================== 18:30 - Warming up and networking chat 18:45 - Intro by AWS UG Berlin 19:00 - 19:40 - **Elias Abud // Delegated Access Management at Scale with AWS IAM Identity Center** This talk presents a delegation architecture that enables project owners and security stakeholders to manage their own users, groups, accounts, and permission sets while maintaining central governance. The solution introduces a unified API layer that can operate across multiple Identity Center instances and enforces organizational policies and quotas. It also applies the Backpressure Pattern to control request rates and protect Identity Center from overload. Participants will learn how to implement delegated identity management at scale while balancing autonomy for teams with centralized security oversight. 19:40 - 20:00 - Networking break with food, snacks and drinks 20:00 - 20:40 - **AWS User Group - Ask Me Anything** We would like to dedicate the time and stage to you, our dearest community members to ask your questions, share your thoughts and ideas, provide feedback. This can be technical, or community related. Everyone is welcome, and we aim to address your input in the upcoming AWS Summit and more. 20:40 - 20:45 - Closing & Final Remarks =================================================== **Very Important: Only 50 seats are available for this event.** If you want to make sure you can attend: Register yourself with your "full name" here at meetup.com Arrive on time - seats are first come, first served. As soon as there are seats available, you are welcome to join with your registration. In case there are no more seats available, we won't be able to let you join us this time. We thank you very much for your understanding! ================================== Additional Information **This event is wheelchair friendly.** Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: organisers@berlinawsug.de for further details. Would you like to host AWS UG Berlin events at your company? [Register here](https://bit.ly/aws-host) Would you like to speak at AWS UG Berlin sessions? [Submit your talk here](https://bit.ly/aws-talk)

**Please note that we invite people through different channels, so there are more attendees than you can see here :)** In The Discussion Experiment we usually meet to talk about relevant political, philosophical and personal topics, but sometimes we just want to have fun, therefore: Let’s listen to music together! What can we discover when we don’t just listen to music while doing something else, but with full focus? What will catch our attention and how does the group setting change the experience? At this event, we’ll take some time to listen to different songs, let them have an effect on us, and share whatever we care to put out there. After each piece of music, we will spend about 5 minutes in discussion. You can spontaneously suggest songs to listen to but don’t stress about choosing the „right“ song! From the most sophisticated masterpiece of music history to Aqua’s Barbie Girl, you can suggest whatever you are curious about that night. Or, in fact, you can just listen and not contribute actively, if that’s what you prefer. Join us, it will be fun and we’ll do our very best to create a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Anyone and everyone is welcome! **FAQ** ***What can I expect from the event?*** Each event is a an experiment so it’s difficult to predict exactly how it will play out. This time it is all about listening to music together in silence and then share impressions. If we have more people than time for songs, we’ll draw lots to decide who gets to suggest one. We want this to be a relaxed event. It’s not about picking out particularly unique or sophisticated songs to impress others. Any song you’re curious to hear the group’s thoughts on is good enough. ***Will the audio quality be amazing?*** No 🙂 It will be fine. We will stream the music and use ordinary speakers, so if you are a super duper hifi kind of person you might be disappointed. ***Do I have to speak? Do I have to suggest a song?*** No. It’s perfectly fine to just listen. You can decide for yourself at any time how active you want to be and will not be asked to speak. However, there might be a name round in the beginning. ***Who is this event for?*** This event is for anyone who is curious about it. We aim to create spaces where people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds feel welcome. You don’t need to prepare anything, have strong opinions, or be extroverted to take part. ***What’s the duration of the event?*** Each event lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. Feel welcome to stay a bit longer to finish the snacks, chat with other participants, and deepen the conversation. ***Is the venue wheelchair accessible?*** The venue is on the ground floor and accessible with wheelchairs. However, there are unfortunately no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms! ***What is "The Discussion Experiment"*** The Discussion Experiment is an ongoing series of events through which we continuously test methods that foster more meaningful and inspiring group conversations. Among other things, we experiment with techniques that slow down discussions, improve clarity, and support participants in expressing their ideas more effectively. This event however is less about discussing and more about exploring music together. This event is co-organized by Kirstin Müller. Read more about the whole project [on our website](https://diskussions-experiment.de/en/home/ "https://diskussions-experiment.de/en/home/"). The project is run by Igor Don and Maria Scholze.

**Topic: XP in Science?** Science and Extreme Programming might share more than people might think - both live from rapid feedback, sharing knowledge and a mindset which embraces change. Let's figure out togehter how science look like if it takes XP seriously and what XP practitioners might learn from how science handles uncertainty. **What to Expect:** * A concise, 5-10 minute expert presentation introducing us to the nuances of the topic. * Engage in insightful discussions with fellow participants in breakout groups, exploring diverse experiences and practices. * Dive into prepared questions designed to challenge and expand your perspective on the topic. * A fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts passionate about software development and team building. *** **Broadening Our Discussions:** We explore a wide range of topics, including Extreme Programming (XP), agile management methods, lean theory, career management, programming katas, and other areas related to software development. Whether you're new to software, a seasoned practitioner, or an expert, your insights and experiences are valued here! *** **Event Details:** We'll gather from 7:00 PM, officially start the session at 7:15 PM, and take a break at 8:30 PM to decide the topic for our next session. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and connect!

## Über diese Veranstaltung ## Der Metal Business Club startet jetzt in Berlin! Bist du Unternehmer mit einer Leidenschaft für Metal, Punk oder Hardcore? Möchtest du dein Unternehmen in einem Umfeld ausbauen, in dem Musik und Unternehmertum zusammenkommen? Dann komm zur Eröffnungsveranstaltung des Metal Business Club in Berlin! Wir organisieren monatliche Networking-Events, bei denen du dich mit anderen Unternehmern austauschen kannst, die deine Leidenschaft für härtere Musik teilen. Egal, ob du deine Sichtbarkeit erhöhen oder dich persönlich weiterentwickeln möchtest – hier bist du genau richtig. Und natürlich ist unsere Lieblingsmusik immer das verbindende Element. Bei diesem ersten Treffen erklären wir dir genau, was der Metal Business Club ist und was wir zu bieten haben. Auf dem Programm stehen folgende Themen: * Warum ist strukturiertes Networking für Unternehmer sinnvoll? * Was sind 5 praktische Tipps, um dein Netzwerk deutlich zu verbessern? Einlass ist um 19:00 Uhr, das Treffen beginnt um 19:30 Uhr. Das Treffen dauert 90 Minuten, danach bleibt reichlich Zeit für freies Networking und den Austausch persönlicher Kontakte! Das Beste daran ist, dass diese Veranstaltung völlig kostenlos ist. Sie bezahlen nur die Getränke, die Sie während oder nach dem Treffen bestellen.

Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Berlin! Tech, AI, Data, IT, and more \~ ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Details 💰 Cost: Free 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks and social 📍 Belushi's Berlin (Alexanderplatz) (Inside, or ask for Tech Social) - Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41 🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday ​ **Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:** 🔗 [Link to Website](https://techsocialberlin.com/event/meetup) ​ If you cannot find us, ask staff about Tech Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above. ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Who Should Attend? Perfect for **Berlin tech professionals** including: * **Software Developers & Engineers** (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, React, Node.js) * **Data Scientists & Analysts** (Machine Learning, AI, Data Visualization, SQL) * **Cybersecurity Professionals** (InfoSec, Ethical Hacking, Cloud Security) * **Product Managers & Tech Entrepreneurs** * **Students & Tech Graduates** looking to break into tech * **Career Changers** entering tech industry * **Remote Workers & Digital Nomads** in Berlin * **Startup Employees & Entrepreneurs** * **Digital Marketing & Product Professionals** * **Senior Engineers** looking to mentor and network \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### What You'll Experience * 🤝 **Network with Berlin tech community** * 💼 **Job opportunities** and referrals from peers * 🚀 **Career acceleration** through peer networking * 🎯 **Skill sharing** and tech discussions * 🧠 **Knowledge sharing** on latest tech trends * 🎉 **Social activities** and games * 🧠 **Learn from peers** about real-world challenges * 🚀 **Collaborate** on projects and ideas * 🎯 **Mentorship connections** (both ways!) * 🍻 **Fun, casual atmosphere** \- no matter your seniority level \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Guidelines * Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed) * Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees * Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ​ ​ *Berlin Germany tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers Berlin Germany tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers*

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

An International Event for everyone around the world looking at starting an online business to create a reliable side income or future-proof existing earnings ⚠️ **Important:** You must click the registration link in advance — selecting “Attend” on Meetup alone will NOT give you access. ***Click here > https://www.podlaunchpro.com/webinar*** to register in advance of the workshop start. *Please note : The zoom link allows you to register in advance and the workshop zoom link is emailed to you. Please join the event a few minutes before it starts.* Want to start an online income stream — without stock, design skills, or big upfront costs? Print-on-demand has become one of the simplest ways to launch an online business — and with AI, it’s now faster and more accessible than ever. In this live session, you’ll see how ordinary people are creating and selling products online using simple tools and proven methods — without needing to be technical or creative. \*\*\* \#\# 👀 What you’ll learn • How AI can help you create designs and product listings • How to find niches and keywords people are already buying • Why Etsy remains one of the easiest places to start • The exact steps to go from idea to live online store No fluff. No theory. Just a clear, practical walkthrough of how this works today. **\*\*\*** **About your host** Led by Nigel Wymer — a print-on-demand mentor with 16+ years in e-commerce and a proven track record selling on Etsy. Featured on Can You Make £10K in 10 Days?, where print-on-demand was selected as one of the simplest business models to get started. \*\*\* **Who this is for** • Complete beginners exploring online income • Anyone looking for a flexible side hustle • Existing sellers wanting to simplify and scale with AI No experience needed — everything is explained step by step. ⚠️ **Important:** You must click the registration link in advance — selecting “Attend” on Meetup alone will NOT give you access. ***Click here > https://www.podlaunchpro.com/webinar*** *Please note : The zoom link allows you to register in advance and the workshop zoom link is emailed to you. Please join the event a few minutes before it starts.* The Adapt and Thrive Events Group wholeheartedly supports the policies and principles of Meetup. We make no guarantees and we do not offer financial services or assurances. All our Meetup Events are FREE to attend.

**Liebe Finanzfreunde,** 🌞🌳 Was gibt es Besseres, als sich an der frischen Luft zu bewegen und gleichzeitig über spannende Themen rund um Finanzen zu sprechen? Wir laden euch herzlich dazu, gemeinsam durch einen schönen Park zu spazieren und uns über verschiedene Finanzthemen auszutauschen. Egal, ob du neu in der Welt der Finanzen bist oder schon fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse hast, du wirst die Gelegenheit haben, neue Leute kennenzulernen, dein Netzwerk zu erweitern und neue Inspirationen zu erhalten. **Themen, über die wir sprechen werden:** * Finanzielle Freiheit * Anlagestrategien bei Aktien * Kryptowährungen * Immobilieninvestitionen * Offene Fragen und persönliche Erfahrungen **Ablauf:** * 18:30 Uhr: Treffen und Begrüßung * 18:45 Uhr: Start des Walk and Talk * ab 19:30 Uhr: Gemeinsames Sitzen bei einem Lokal um bei einem Bier oder einem anderen Getränk weiterzudiskutieren Bringt eure Fragen, Ideen und gute Laune mit! Wir freuen uns darauf, mit euch einen inspirierenden Abend zu verbringen. **Treffpunkt:** Stülerstraße 8-10, 10787 Berlin Wir treffen uns draußen in der Nähe der Koreanischen Botschaft und dann laufen zusammen Richtung Tiergarten. Beste Grüße, Euer Aktien für Alle Team ========================================== **Wer wir sind:** Wir sind eine vielfältige Gruppe von Menschen, die entdeckt haben, dass strategisches Aktienhandeln für jeden zugänglich ist. Unser Ziel ist es, unsere gemeinsame Erfahrung zu teilen und Anfänger im Aktienhandel zu inspirieren, sich sinnvoll und emotionsfrei zu investieren. Wir glauben fest an das Konzept des gegenseitigen Lernens – indem wir dir helfen, lernen auch wir von dir, und schaffen so eine Win-Win-Situation für alle. **Was wir glauben:** * Erfolgreiches Aktienhandeln ist keine exklusive Domäne für Finanzexperten. * Das Verstehen von Aktien und das Treffen informierter Anlageentscheidungen ist für jeden erreichbar. * Du benötigst keinen Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, um die Prinzipien der Wertanlage zu verstehen. * Technische Aktienanalyse ist nicht nur für Finanzprofis gedacht; es ist eine Fähigkeit, die du erlernen kannst. **Über die Meetup Gruppe:** Shuying hat Mitte 2023 selbst ihren Weg zur erfolgreichen Anlegerin gefunden – von frustriert und überfordert zur begeisterten Aktieninvestorin mit Fokus auf Chartanalyse. Begeistert von die Methode von Raik Mandel gründete sie diese Meetup-Gruppe, um andere auf ihrem Weg zu mehr Selbstvertrauen, Klarheit und finanzieller Freiheit zu unterstützen. **Über Raik Mandel:** Raik hat mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung als Bauunternehmer, Immobilieninvestor und Aktionär. Seine Leidenschaft hat sich inzwischen mehr auf die Börse verlagert, da dies weniger Zeitaufwand erfordert, flexibler ist und auch in fallenden Märkten Gewinne ermöglicht. Er hat sich auf einfache Aktienanalysen mithilfe der Chartanalyse spezialisiert. Raik war langjähriges Mitglied im IIC (Immobilien Investment Club), ist Mitglied im IVD (Immobilien Verband Deutschland), im VTAD (Vereinigung technischer Analysten Deutschlands e. V.). Neben Aktien und Immobilien sind IPO's, Optionen und Kryptowährungen auch relevante Themenbereiche. Video: [Meistere den Aktienhandel](https://go.vermoegens-akademie.de/meistere-den-aktienhandel/#aff=rendite-coaching) Website: [https://www.rendite-coaching.de/](https://www.rendite-coaching.de/)

🚀 PLUG-IN #1 **Scale Your Idea or Career with AI** Got an idea you want to grow? Thinking about your next career move? Curious how AI can actually help you move faster? This one’s for you. Welcome to **The Plug-In** — a new monthly gathering for founders, professionals, creatives, and ambitious builders who want to use AI as a real strategic advantage (not just another buzzword 🤖). Each month, we bring together: ✨ One expert-led workshop ✨ A shared dinner to network and connect For our very first edition, we’re diving into how AI can help you: 💡 Strategize on and strengthen your ideas 📈 Build momentum in your business or career ⚡ Work smarter and scale faster 🎯 Create a clearer strategy for growth You’ll hear from an AI growth strategist (Angeley Mullins), take part in a hands-on workshop, and connect with other people building exciting things in Berlin. Whether you’re: — Building a startup — Exploring a side hustle — Navigating a career pivot — Or simply trying to stay ahead in the AI era… …you’ll leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. ### What you’ll walk away with: ✅ A practical AI toolkit tailored to your goals ✅ A smarter go-to-market mindset ✅ Real conversations with people who are building and growing ✅ Actionable next steps you can apply immediately 🍽 Food & drinks included 🎟 Limited seats available 📍 Berlin 📅 May 15th, 2026 This is the very first Plug-In session — come be part of the launch. We look forward to seeing you there Secure your spot using Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XQMQSUS8H35N2 Or via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/plug-in-scale-your-idea-or-career-with-ai-tickets-1988825889774?aff=oddtdtcreator For 25 euro tickets, download the BIT app and get a member's discount

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards** In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these. While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics. **About Our Speaker** Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council. 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)

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)