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How many times have you thought if only If only I had more alcohol I'd be more drunk. If only there would be more happiness, I'd be more happy. This will be a meeting to talk about the design of ideas. Faq. Why does it say so little? Will there be many people? https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-sparrow-perched-near-red-fruits-_d0zgyMmYT8 Vincent van Zalinge

It's open gaming night again! Come alone (or with friends) and meet some new people to game with. Just look for the 'Open Gaming' table(s) and feel free to sit in. We'll keep the games pretty light, so if you don't know many games, don't feel intimidated. Instruction is always available. (70,- gaming fee still applies)

*** **Description** Join us for the very first Pure Tea Tasting Prague event! Discover unique teas, meet fellow tea lovers, and enjoy a relaxing evening focused on wellness and mindful living. **What to Expect:** * Guided tasting of premium pure teas (including vegan and wellness-focused options) * Introduction to tea rituals and culture * Friendly conversation and community networking * Light healthy snacks **Agenda:** * 19:00 – Welcome & introductions * 19:15 – Tea tasting session (multiple varieties) * 20:15 – Open discussion, Q&A, and social time * 21:00 – Event close **What to Bring:** * Just your curiosity and good mood! All tea and snacks are provided. **Location:** Pure Spa, Le Palais Art Hotel, Prague (Details and directions will be sent after RSVP.) **Who Should Join:** Anyone interested in tea, wellness, or making new friends in Prague. All experience levels welcome! ***

Who can attend this meetup: The tour is an introduction to Prague and is mainly for expats and visitors to our city but everybody who would like to join is invited. ***Important***, please also fill in the booking form on our [website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) if you are planning to come (otherwise we will not expect you). Description: Meet us by the Powder Tower, the historical gate to the Old Town and starting point of the Royal Route. Then have an educative walk through the narrow and picturesque streets of the historical center of Prague. Enjoy the unique diversity of architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau. See some of the most interesting sites and get to know fascinating facts and legends of the 1000-year old capital of Bohemia. End the tour at the riverside 5 minutes away from the Charles Bridge, from which you can continue the tour on your own (or again with us) towards Malá Strana or Prague Castle. ====== Meeting point: We will be standing by the Powder Tower at the side of the Namestí Republiky square with a green umbrella in hand :) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/tzqKpZ2945S2 Price: there is no fixed price, you will be able to decide yourself how much you value the tour. If you don't know how much is best (and can afford it) we recommend 200Kč, but it really depends on you how much you contribute. Join us also on our [Facebook profile](https://www.facebook.com/freewalkingtoursprague/) :) and if you are travelling to other cities check out our friends at the [Free Tour Community website](https://freetourcommunity.com/). For any questions, please contact us at info@freewalkingtourprague.eu. Unfortunately, the meetup application does not always send us phone notifications. Reminder - only people who booked on our [official free walking tour website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) can join the tour and if the tour shows fully booked on the website it means there are no free spots. The meetup list doesn't count in this case. We look forward to meeting you, Michal, Amanda, Lana, Iva & Chris

Hi all! My name is Cara, and I am a native English speaker from America living in Prague. This a meet up for t**hose learning English as a second language** and want the **opportunity to practice**. It will be a fun and relaxed setting where we will play games to **promote English conversations** or have some kind of activity. This club will meet **every other (two Mondays each month) Monday evening.** The goal is for each person to walk away having learned new English words and have more confidence when speaking in English. Please, bring some money if you want to purchase a coffee from Evento. **This event is sponsored by a church.** The church that sponsors this English meet up is **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/) . We want to live lives that are reflective of Jesus. Like Jesus we want to help others in meeting a practical need, in this case that would be speaking in English. At the end of the English club, we will extend an invite to anyone who is interested in exploring faith, wants to know more about Jesus, or wants to meet up to read from the Bible. However, we will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings. *You do not have to attend religious events to be a part of English Club.*

Learning Czech can be hard and demotivating, especially when studying alone. **This meetup is a shared study session where we come together to stay focused, motivated, and make progress — each in our own way.** This is a co-learning / co-studying session, not a class. There is no teacher, no lesson, and no study material provided. Everyone comes with their own resources and studies independently, in a shared environment. 🧠 **How it works** • We all bring our own material: • textbooks • homework from a Czech course • Duolingo or other apps • reading practice • vocabulary review, etc. • We mainly work individually • We are free to: • ask questions • help each other • share tips and resources • No teacher, no formal structure, no pressure 👥 **Who is it for?** • Czech learners of all levels • Non-Czech speakers (expats, internationals) • Czech native speakers are welcome if they want to help, but this is not a language exchange ⏱ **Practical info** • Location: Cafedu 12, Škrétova 490, 120 00 Praha 2 (Metro A and C, Muzeum station) • Duration: 2 hours, or less or more, as you want • Day & time: Monday, 18:00 • Group size: small group for now • Free event — please support the café by ordering a drink ☕ If you’re learning Czech and lack motivation when studying alone, come join us — let’s find it together 🙂

Rok 2026 začal ve světě Microsoft Fabric naplno. A je čas to společně rozebrat. Zveme Vás na vůbec první FREE setkání komunity **Czech Fabric User Group**. Čerstvé novinky přímo z FabConu 2026 **představí [Filip Slánička](https://www.linkedin.com/in/slanicka/) a [Erik Eckhardt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikeckhardt/) (Microsoft).** A **[Štěpán Rešl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepan-resl/) (Fabric MVP, DataBrothers) přidá pohled na Fabric a AI** v reálné praxi. Druhá polovina večera bude patřit Vám - zkušenostem z projektů, otázkám, pochvalám i frustracím. Diskusi otevře **[Jaroslav Kvasnička](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-kvasnicka/)** **z PFN** a podělí se o svoje zkušenosti **jak integrovali GIT do Fabricu**. Pokud Fabric používáte, testujete nebo o něm jen přemýšlíte, tohle je Místo pro vás. Potkáme se 31. 3. od 17:30 v budově Microsoftu. Těšíme se!

**O snídani** Tesena Telco Business Breakfast je odborné setkání zaměřené na sdílení zkušeností a diskusi nad aktuálními výzvami v oblasti dodávky softwaru a testování v telco prostředí. Program nabídne dva tematické příspěvky zaměřené na moderní přístupy ke zvyšování kvality softwaru a efektivity dodávky. **Setkání je určeno** zejména pro manažery, vedoucí týmů a specialisty zodpovědné za kvalitu softwaru, testování a řízení dodávky IT řešení. Akce zároveň poskytne prostor pro networking a výměnu zkušeností mezi účastníky z telco sektoru. Akce se koná **on-site v centru Prahy**, přesné místo konání obdrží registrovaní účastníci přibližně týden před konáním akce. **Formulář k registraci:** [Kliknutím zde se přesměrujete na registrační formulář k meetupu.](https://forms.zohopublic.com/zohopeople1145/form/TesenaTelcoBusinessBreakfast/formperma/IR2uUVV2R_peUlT5wTiH05iBl_FA063dCKA2ZjGatT4) ***Účast je bezplatná, počet míst je omezen.*** *** **Hlavní přínosy** Účastí na Tesena Telco Business Breakfast získáte: * nový pohled na řízení kvality softwaru v prostředí rostoucích nároků na rychlost dodávky * inspiraci pro efektivnější spolupráci mezi businessem, vývojem a testingem * praktické příklady využití moderních přístupů k testování a Quality Engineeringu * přehled možností využití AI nástrojů v testerských aktivitách * možnost sdílení zkušeností s odborníky z telco prostředí *** **Program** **8:30 - 9:00** Příchod účastníků, snídaně a neformální networking **9:00 - 9:05** Úvodní slovo Jiří Novák, CEO Tesena **9:05 - 9:35** [EN] Struggling to Get Software Live? Phil Royston **9:35 - 9:55** Coffee break a networking **9:55 - 10:25** [CZ] Jak agenti pomáhají v testingu Miroslav Renda **10:25 - 11:00** Závěrečná diskuse a networking *** **Témata a přednášející** *** **[EN] Struggling to Get Software Live?** Delays in testing? Last-minute defects? Painful releases? Frustrated business stakeholders? Customer complaints? Many organisations try to fix this by “improving testing”. But here's a secret: better testing can often make things slower and more expensive. So what’s really going wrong? At this Business Breakfast, we’ll explore why release problems are often not a problem in testing. In an increasingly unpredictable marketplace, with competitors challenging from all sides, and customers demanding more and more, we are all under pressure to continuously deliver new features quickly and cheaply. Under this sort of pressure, quality sometimes gets pushed to one side, as leaders focus on time and money. That is until you get to testing, when it's the poor quality that you have accumulated that slows you down, costs you money and makes your hair go grey. The way to achieve speed and reduce costs is to build in quality at every step of the delivery lifecycle. These are the proven principles of quality engineering that are the foundations of the high-performing DevOps teams in the world's most successful companies. Their laser focus on quality makes them competitive. The good news is that you can get the same results in whatever SDLC model you are following. Even waterfall. In the talk we will explain why the test phase can become a bottleneck and why that wastes a lot of time and money. We will then explain how testing, if applied smartly in the right places, can actually reduce waste and smooth the flow of your team's work - enabling you to shorten time to market, improve customer and stakeholder satisfaction, and increase your ROI. **O přednášejícím** **Phil Royston** Po své cestě v IT světě\, která začala koncem 80\. let\, v roce 2002 prakticky spadl do světa testování softwaru\. Od té doby se neohlédl zpět a stále miluje to co dělá\. V roce 2013 spoluzaložil společnost Tesena \| Smart Testing s mírně ambiciózním\, ale velmi vážně zamýšleným cílem změnit svět testování softwaru\. Rád spolupracuje s našimi klienty\, aby jim pomohl vyřešit problémy s testováním a kvalitou softwaru na individuální\, týmové\, skupinové a organizační úrovni\. Kromě svého závazku zvyšovat kvalitu softwaru se věnuje také vzdělávání a profesnímu rozvoji\. Jako lektor kurzů předává své rozsáhlé znalosti a zkušenosti a formuje další generaci IT profesionálů\. Phil pravidelně sdílí to\, co se naučil jako řečník\, na konferencích\, čímž dále přispívá k růstu a vývoji odvětví\. *** **[CZ] Jak agenti pomáhají v testingu** AI pomocníci rychle pronikají do všech oblastí našich životů, testing nevyjímaje. V krátkých praktických ukázkách představíme v manažerské úrovni detailu konkrétní scénáře, kde nástroje jako Copilot Studio a Rovo automatizují klíčové činnosti v SDLC, na nichž se podílejí testerské role. Od review specifikací přes tvorbu akceptačních kritérií až po generování testovacích případů přímo z Jiry a Confluence. Představíme snadno uchopitelné náměty pro nastartování či prohloubení vaší AI transformace. **O přednášejícím** **Miroslav Renda** Mirek se pohybuje v různých projektových rolích v IT businessu více než 25 let. Posledních 8 let si v roli test managera užíval zajímavé projekty ve velkých českých bankách a v oblasti automotive. Je spolupachatelem knihy Efektivní testování softwaru vydané nakladatelstvím GRADA. Miluje své dvě děti, přírodu a sport v jakékoli podobě.

**Anotace přednášky:** Většina QA týmů se topí ve spoustě dat, ale málokdo dokáže skutečně říct: tato data nám skutečně pomáhají rozhodovat. Přestaňte stavět obří dashboardy, které nikdo nečte. V této přednášce si ukážeme, jak rozklíčovat chaos mezi metrikami, KPI a OKR. Zjistíte, jak vybrat ukazatele, které reálně snižují rizika a zvyšují důvěru v každou dodanou verzi. Probereme konkrétní rozdíly v měření pro agilní týmy i robustní enterprise QA a ukážeme si, jak nastavit systém, který skutečně zrychluje delivery. **O speakerovi:** **Saša Zejnilović** zastává roli Lead Data Engineer v ABSA. Do ABSA nastoupil před 7 lety jako QA. Celkově má v IT 11 let zkušeností. Působí jako lektor ve společnosti Tredgate. Vedl také týmy 30+ lidí a pomáhal mnoha projektům. V srdci ale nadále zůstává testerem. Těšíme se - organizátoři [Pro:]Test! **Meetup probíhá pouze osobně bez streamování. Budeme pořizovat záznam, který následně naleznete na našem YouTube kanálu:** https://www.youtube.com/@profesionalni_testeri

\-\- ENTRY: 100 CZK \-\- 🎶 Everyone is welcome to the Open Mic Jam at Coffice every Friday evening. Enjoy a variety of drinks and food while listening to local artists. 👉 You can also be part of the fun and bring your talent by singing or playing a musical instrument. 👉 This event is already a classic for Fridays night in Prague, so don't worry.. there is always lot of people coming. 📍 WHERE: Coffice Prague: Malířská 14 - Holesovice (the closest tram stop is Kamnicka and Letenske Namesti) 🍸 The bar offers cocktails at promotional prices. There is as well beer, wine and more. 🍴 If you are hungry, we have delicious empanadas, a unique Argentinian food. 🪴 Come to enjoy our new place with a beautiful garden. ℹ️ If you get lost or need more info, just call or write on WhatsApp: Martín +420 774 890 273 Enrique +420 605 032 851 -- CZ 🚨Po několika týdnech ticha... COFFICE JE ZPĚT! 💪 Tímto pre-opening Open Mic-em chceme oslavit, že jsme zase spolu a už se na Vás moc těšíme. 👉 Zapište si novou lokalitu: Malířská 14 - Holešovice. 🚨 🎶 Všichni jsou vítáni na týdenním Open Mic Jamu v Coffice každý pátek večer. Vychutnejte si různé nápoje a poslechněte si místní umělce. 👉 Můžete se také zapojit do zábavy a přinést svůj talent zpěvem nebo hrou na hudební nástroj. 📍Nezapomeňte, že Coffice je zpět na novém místě! Adresa je Malířská 14 - Holešovice (nejbližší tramvajová zastávka je Letenské náměstí) Přijďte si užít naše nové místo s krásnou zahradou. Pokud se ztratíte nebo potřebujete více informací, stačí zavolat nebo napsat na WhatsApp: Martín +420 774 890 273 ........................................................................................................... FB: www.facebook.com/cofficeprague IG: https://www.instagram.com/cofficeprague 🌎 www.cofficeprague.com ........................................................................................................... By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed that might be shared on our social/ commercial purposes. Post your pictures and tag us @cofficeprague ........................................................................................................... Interested in our Events? 📩 info@cofficeprague.com 📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +420 774 890 273 Join the Group on Facebook: "Daily Meetups in Prague" ........................................................................................................... Are you looking for a Coworking Space in Prague? We have joined forces with Locus Workspace in Vinohrady and with this some benefits: \- 30% discount on your 1st month\. \- Those who are members of Locus\, will be able to work in both locations\. There in Vinohrady and here in Letna\. \- Free Trial Day If you are interested, please contact Us Via WhatsApp +420 774 890 273 or email (info@cofficeprague.com)

**🎉 Flutter Prague Meetup #9 je tady! 🎉** Přijďte nasát inspiraci, sdílet zkušenosti a potkat další Flutter nadšence. Těšíme se na vaši účast! **Máme omezenou kapacitu 50 lidí, RSVP je povinné!** **+++** 🧭 **Agenda** **18:00** – Otevíráme dveře + networking **18:15** – Přivítání & úvodní slovo **18:30–19:30** – [CZE] Panel diskuze o AI. Jak využíváme AI v našem běžném workflow? Jsou vyvojáři nahraditelní nebo máme ještě čas? **19:50–20:15** – 🍕 Pizza break **20:15–20:40** – 💡 Závěrečná část + Flutter kvíz **20:40→** – 🍺 Afterparty v hospodě (volitelný přesun) **+++** 🎤 **Call for papers!** Máš za sebou zajímavý projekt ve Flutteru? Řešili jste ve firmě nějakou výzvu, o kterou by stálo za to se podělit? Vyvíjíš open source knihovnu nebo tě prostě baví Flutter a chceš vystoupit? **Dej nám vědět!** **+++** 💬 **Zůstaň ve spojení** 📌 **Připoj se na náš Discord:** [http://discord.gg/UXNzHCD6cB](http://discord.gg/UXNzHCD6cB) Propoj se s komunitou, diskutuj Flutter, najdi parťáky na projekty nebo se prostě stav jen tak pokecat. 🐦 **Sleduj nás na X (Twitter):** [https://twitter.com/FlutterPrague](https://twitter.com/FlutterPrague) Ať ti nic neunikne – novinky, přednášky, eventy i memes. **+++** **👥 Flutter Prague meetup pořádají:** **NetGlade** a **GUG​‌.cz** – děkujeme za podporu komunity! ❤️

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

Some people go to pubs. Some people conquer galaxies, build empires, trade spices, or outsmart dragons. Nerdy Fridays are our open board game nights for anyone who prefers strategy over small talk and dice over disco lights. Come solo or bring your crew. We’ll help you find a table, explain the rules, and match you with a game that fits your vibe. From light party games to deep strategic battles, the shelves are open. Entry fee: 100 CZK (includes access to games and rule explanation) Friday nights don’t have to be loud. They can be legendary. 🎲✨

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. 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!

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

The April Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **April 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Kayla Boor**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22562814501129?p=w1cSxeUXFTVeIpZiMw)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **Accidental friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together to optimize the system.** This session is focused on how to communicate effectively between teams to improve alert fatigue, performance, and observability. \*\*NEW SPEAKER \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*