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You thought we would skip February? NO! We're back, baby! February Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and pizza and beer will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a beer, a snack, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan and Giorgio Polvara from Perk** **19:00 The 2600€ Mistake: How we saved 90% on Cloud Costs by breaking the SSR Myth** Speaker: [Danilo Velasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAXUQZYBfPgAdfwWiNG72HHc5rtHIS9pAWY), Staff Web Platform Engineer and Consultant When our Astro/React migration reached 8,000 RPS, 100 pods couldn't prevent the crash loops. Discover how mastering Node.js internals—Cluster API, file descriptors, and strict timeouts—slashed our bill from 2,850€ to 250€ while handling 1.6B monthly views. A war story about why "frontend-only" thinking fails on the server. **19:25 400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical.** Speaker: [Anemari Fiser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAsj0FIBwsd5kRTr2_wWLQKe-vFNZDCtNlE)\, O’Reilly Author \| Engineering Leader After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, it’s rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment, and why “getting better technically” almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** **Perk** The intelligent platform for travel and spend. Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is designed to eliminate the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams' morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work. By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control. Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work for over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and are backed by first-class investors such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners. Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

Data and AI only matter when they drive and inform real product decisions that improve learners’ and tutors’ experience. At [Preply,](https://preply.com/en/about-us) we use data, rigorous experimentation, careful and scientific measurement, and applied AI to understand what works, where it works, and why. In this meetup, Preply’s data and AI team members will share concrete case studies from systems running in production, focusing on impact measurement, AI-driven marketplace decisions, and machine learning applied to real learning interactions. You will also have the chance to meet with Preply’s recruitment team to understand open roles in our growing data squad, and learn about which role is the best fit for you **Agenda:** **18:30-19:00** Arrival and Networking **19:00-19:05** Introduction, Ana Peleteiro Ramallo (VP of Data and Applied AI) **19:05-19:25** - **Preply Lens: Building AI Systems to Understand Learning**, Aditya Joshi (Senior Data Scientist) **19:25-19:50** - **Measuring Product Impact**, Jonny Adams (Staff Data Scientist) & Frieder Kropfhäußer (Staff Data Scientist) **20:00-20:20** - **How AI Improves Preply’s Marketplace,** Jacek Wasilewski (Principal Applied AI Scientist) **20:20-21:00** \- Drinks and Networking **Who should attend:** This meetup is designed for data and AI professionals, especially those with hands-on experience in industry delivering products. *After the talks, we’ll leave time for questions and open discussion, followed by informal networking with the speakers and other attendees We’re looking forward to meeting you. Bring your questions, your opinions, and your healthy skepticism – the discussion is very much part of the meetup.*

**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)

# ¡Hola! Soy Josep Domènech, director de la Coral Gospel Barcelona, musicales, música moderna y técnica vocal. ¿Te gustaría aprender a cantar? en un coro? Gospel? Musicales? Música moderna? aprender técnica vocal? te atreves? O tal vez ya cantas y quieres seguir aprendiendo. ¡Únete a nuestra familia de voces en la Coral Gospel Barcelona! Somos un grupo de unas 100 personas que ensayamos de lunes a viernes en la Calle València 84, Local 1. Cada día ofrecemos 2 o 3 clases separadas: Lunes: 18:45\-20:15 Música moderna\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Martes: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Éxitos música moderna Miércoles: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 20:15\-21:45 Musicales Jueves: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Viernes: \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Tú decides cuántos ensayos quieres hacer. Puedes venir un, dos, tres o todos los días. ¡Hasta 25 ensayos semanales! Precio único 45€ al mes. Puedes unirte en cualquier día del mes, solo pagas la parte proporcional. Cada ensayo empieza con calentamiento, y luego trabajamos técnica vocal y finalmente repertorio. Normalmente empezamos con repertorio nuevo y el final del ensayo está para repasar y salir con la energía alta El primer ensayo es GRATUITO. Después, tú eliges cuántos días quieres venir. Si te animas, escríbeme. También puedes visitar nuestra web www.coralgospelbarcelona.com para conocernos mejor. Y si te da vergüenza llamar o presentarte, puedes unirte a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp aquí. https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth ¡Te esperamos! 652116550 Josep Hello! I'm Josep Domènech, director of the Barcelona Gospel Choir, musicals, modern music, and vocal technique. Would you like to learn to sing? In a choir? Gospel? Musicals? Modern music? Learn vocal technique? Do you dare? Or maybe you already sing and want to continue learning. Join our vocal family at the Barcelona Gospel Choir! We are a group of about 100 people who rehearse Monday through Friday at Calle València 84, Unit 1. Each day we offer 2 or 3 separate classes: Monday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Modern Music \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Tuesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Musicals \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Modern Music Hits Wednesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Musicals Thursday: 6:45 PM \- 8:15 PM Musicals \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel Friday: 8:15 PM - 9:45 PM Gospel You decide how many rehearsals you want. You can come one, two, three, or every day. Up to 25 rehearsals per week! Flat price: €45 per month. You can join any day of the month; you only pay the proportional part. Each rehearsal begins with a warm-up, then we work on vocal technique and finally repertoire. We usually start with new repertoire, and the end of the rehearsal is for reviewing and leaving with high energy. The first rehearsal is FREE. After that, you choose how many days you want to come. If you're up for it, write to me. You can also visit our website www.coralgospelbarcelona.com to get to know us better. And if you're too shy to call or introduce yourself, you can join our WhatsApp group here. https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth We'll be waiting for you! 652116550 Josep

ProductTank Barcelona community! TLDR; **bring your laptop!** Ready to build something amazing without writing a single line of code? Join us for an AI-powered hackathon where you’ll create an app using **Lovable** – the no-code platform that turns plain prompts into real products. This is a hands-on excuse to meet other product people, experiment with AI, and see what happens when you build in small groups. How it works: * We’ll form small AI building groups – no need to come with a team. * Each group will collaborate to build an app and share it at the end - **laptop required, one per team**. * The product brief will be revealed at the start – no prep required! * All Lovable credits are covered – no fees involved. * No coding or AI experience needed. This is beginner-friendly and product-minded. Since spots are limited, please RSVP **only if you’re sure you can commit**. In particular, if you’ve volunteered to bring a laptop, we’re counting on you. This will be an interactive, high-energy event – not a sit-down lecture. **Location:** eDreams ODIGEO, Barcelona **Time:** Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 6:45 PM Don’t forget to bring a valid ID to enter the venue. Expected agenda: * **6:30pm - Open door** * **6:45pm - 7:00pm – Welcome + Hackathon brief** * **7:00pm - 7:45pm – Team pairings + Build time** * **7:45pm - 8:00pm – Finalist demo, voting and prizes** * **8:00pm onwards – Pizza & Drinks for networking** Come for the build. Stay for the people. This is networking, just with a bit of AI chaos in between.✨

Hey peeps! Join us for an evening Hack & Tell with Alvaro Moya and Nick Zervoudis at [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) in Poblenou - two focused, practical talks plus plenty of time to meet other AI engineers and founders! Alvaro will show his approach to getting coding agents produce the results we want at high quality with a standardized approach, while Nick will share how he built an OS that evolves around his needs with a combination of AI models and modern knowledge bases. **Agenda** 18:30 – Doors open & arrivals 19:00 – Talk 1: Alvaro Moya, Talk 2: Nick Zervoudis 20:30 – Open networking at Ovella Negra **Location** [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) [Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9-11, 08005 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) 6th floor **Cost:** Free (RSVP required) *** **Speaker 1: [Alvaro Moya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarormoya/) \- Spec Driven Development with AI** AI can generate large amounts of code, but without clear specifications it still produces fragile and inconsistent results, and the real difference between fast output and reliable features lies in how the problem is defined. This talk introduces Spec-Driven Development with AI, a new paradigm that accelerates the whole development workflow, from vague ideas to production-ready code, all while increasing quality. **Speaker 2: [Nick Zervoudis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzervoudis/) \- Building a Personal OS That Thinks the Way I Do** Nick is building a personal operating system using Claude Code, Wispr Flow, and Obsidian - processing all his voice notes, meeting transcripts, articles, and ideas to scale his consultancy. It all runs under a single repo built off plain markdown files. See you soon!

At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup, organized in collaboration with Sony AI, on **Wednesday, February 25th.** ️*Transforming scientific literature into discovery at Sony AI* The speaker will be **[Miquel Ferrer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/miquel-ferrer-5a97651/)** (ML/AI Engineer at Sony AI). **SUMMARY** In this talk we will gain insight into how **AI can act as a bridge across domains**, transforming the overwhelming scale of modern research into a **proactive engine for discovery**. In an era where **thousands of papers are published daily**, even the most specialized experts struggle to stay afloat. However, the sheer volume of global research represents more than a management challenge—it is a **massive, untapped resource for discovery**. In this session, we will explore how **AI can transform the vast body of scientific literature** into an **interconnected system of concepts and entities**. Moving beyond simple search and efficiency, we discuss how modeling the **evolution of knowledge** enables us to uncover **“scientifically plausible links”**—**hidden connections across domains**, such as **biology and medicine**, that are supported by data but **have not yet been articulated in print**. By leveraging AI to **bridge these silos**, we can move from **managing what is known** to **predicting the next frontier of scientific breakthroughs**. **This event is for you if you’re in:** AI/ML, Data & Analytics, NLP/LLMs, Knowledge Graphs/Ontologies, Search/IR, MLOps, or Data Engineering and want to turn research into actionable discovery. With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food and drinks .** ** Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English **Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers. *InnoIT Consulting, Sony AI*

**Step onto the stage with Barcelona’s Most Vibrant House Band!** Are you a musician looking for a tight groove to play over? A singer who wants to feel the energy of a live band? Or a music lover looking for a **good vibe** and music? The Sharlathans are opening the stage! Known for our unique blend of Jazz, Flamenco, and Latin influences on Funk and Soul classics, we provide the strong foundation—you provide the spark. This isn't just a concert; it's a **Memorable Experience** where we meet, create, and grow the Barcelona music scene together. **How it works:** * **The Backline:** We provide the sound, place, energy, cajon, guitar and mics. You can bring whatever instrument you want and connect with us on stage. * **The Set:** We start with a short set by The Sharlathans to set the mood, then the stage is yours! * **The Genre:** Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop, and everything in between. **Free event with donations.** Whether you come to perform or just to enjoy the atmosphere, you are welcome. Let’s make music together! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **¡Sube al escenario con la banda de house más vibrante de Barcelona!** ¿Eres músico y buscas ritmos vibrantes para tocar? ¿Cantas y quieres sentir la energía de una banda en vivo? ¿O eres un melómano que busca buena onda y buena música? ¡The Sharlathans abren el escenario! Conocidos por nuestra mezcla única de jazz, flamenco e influencias latinas en clásicos del funk y el soul, nosotros ponemos la base sólida; tú pones la chispa. Esto no es solo un concierto; es una experiencia memorable donde nos reunimos, creamos y hacemos crecer la escena musical de Barcelona juntos. **Cómo funciona:** \> **El Backline:** Nosotros ponemos el sonido, el lugar, la energía, el cajón, la guitarra y los micrófonos. Puedes traer el instrumento que quieras y conectar con nosotros en el escenario. \> **El Set:** Empezamos con un set corto de The Sharlathans para crear el ambiente, ¡y luego el escenario es tuyo! \> **El género:** Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop y todo lo demás. **Evento gratuito con donaciones.** Ya sea que vengas a actuar o simplemente a disfrutar del ambiente, eres bienvenido. ¡Hagamos música juntos!

**LeadDev Barcelona Meetup #5 – Empowering Engineering Leadership** We’re back for another edition of **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup**, tailored specifically for **tech leads, engineering managers**, and **engineering leaders** looking to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry. This event is all about **leading teams, driving engineering excellence**, and exploring strategies that can help you **scale your leadership impact**. With inspiring talks from top professionals and ample networking opportunities, this is the perfect environment for learning, sharing insights, and forging connections with peers. **What can you expect?** * **Actionable leadership insights** on scaling engineering teams and improving productivity * **Networking with fellow tech leads, engineering managers**, and senior engineers * **Delicious refreshments and snacks**, courtesy of our sponsor, Manychat **Date:** 26th of Februrary 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00 **Location:** [Manychat's Barcelona Office (Carrer de Pau Claris, 194, Eixample, 08037)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7GaVtstraiSM5fHo7) **Agenda:** 18:00 – Arrival, networking, and refreshments 18:20 – Welcome from the hosts 18:30 – Welcome from the sponsor 18:35 – **How to Speed Up a Development Team** \- Anton Zhukov\, Engineering Manager at Manychat *When deadlines tighten and expectations keep rising, speeding up the team feels like the most obvious solution. I will show which points in the development process are usually used to accelerate teams and why they tend to deliver quick results.* 19:00 - **400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical** \- Anemari Fiser \- Tech Lead trainer *After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, it’s rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment and why “getting better technically” almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward.* 19:25 – Closing remarks 19:30 – Networking with Food & Drinks 21:00 – Close Spaces are limited – **RSVP to secure your spot** and join a community of engineering leaders who are shaping the future of tech! Whether you're an established engineering manager or stepping into a leadership role, **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup** will give you the tools, insights, and connections to level up your career and make a lasting impact on your teams. If you need further information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: hello@leaddev.com. Here is a friendly reminder of our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community. We can’t wait to see you there! And don't forget to share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups in the following months. Thank you to our Barcelona Meetup partner Manychat!

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting to share ideas, build relationships, and spark new opportunities. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, this is a space to meet people who value growth, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. Agenda: -6 pm - 6:15 - Introductions -6:15 - 7 pm - Share anything you want ideas on and get input from the group - 8 minutes per person -7 pm - 8 pm - Freestyle Afterwards we sometimes go somewhere for a meal/drink Language: English (Non-English speakers welcome, but everything is in English) Note: Max, the host will not attend. send host a message to join the WhatsApp group

Hey fellow entrepreneurs. This Friday we're doing something different. Instead of our usual open networking, we're running a **Speed Networking Night** — structured rounds where you meet founder after founder, back to back, no awkward corners, no missed connections. Designed for founders, creators, solopreneurs, investors, and ambitious builders from our community. **The plan is simple.** Show up and tell us what you're looking for — a co-founder, a collaborator, a client, an investor — and we'll do our best to connect you during the night and follow up afterwards. **⏰ Schedule** **19:30** – Welcome & quick intro **19:45** – Speed networking rounds (5–6 min each) **21:00** – Open networking & reconnections **23:00** – Wrap-up **In just 90 minutes, you’ll:** ✔️ Meet 15–20 entrepreneurs ✔️ Share what you’re building ✔️ Find collaborators, partners, clients, or co-founders ✔️ Strengthen your local network **Come prepared with a short intro:** — Who you are — What you’re building — What kind of connections you’re looking for **Event Details** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS** [Founder Stack™](https://barcelonaentrepreneurs.com/founder-stack/) — access essential tools and exclusive services discounts curated for Barcelona entrepreneurs.

You will have interesting debates and opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and investors from the elite entrepreneurial ecosystem in Barcelona. It is a gateway to socialize and connect with people with multiple ideas and businesses that will open more doors for you. We will create a large community of investors, freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, startups... Success and high-level networking entertainment are guaranteed. Additionally, you have the option to join the international event that will take place on the lower floor. You can't miss it. It is located in one of the best areas of Barcelona (Universitat). ______________________________________________ Podreis tener debates interesantes y oportunidades de establecer contactos con otros emprendedores, inversores del ecosistema emprendedor de élite en la ciudad condal Es una puerta de entrada para sociabilizar y conectar con personas con multiples ideas y negocios que os abrirán más puertas Crearemos una gran comunidad de inversores, freelancers, emprendedores, nomadas digitales, starts up... El éxito el entretenimiento de networking de alto nivel están asegurados. Ademas teneis la opcion de uniros al evento internacional que se hara en la planta inferior No os lo podeis perder Esta situado en una de las mejores de Barcelona (Universitat)

Hey everyone, Join us for a full day of coworking on 25th February at La Fàbrica &Co in Poblenou. —expect deep work sprints, fresh connections, and built-in accountability. We'll kick off at 09:30, work in friendly intervals, and break for chats and coffee throughout the day. Feel free to bring friends or colleagues along. **Why La Fàbrica &Co?** This bright, seaside coworking space sits just 5 minutes from the beach and comes packed with perks: rooftop terrace, pool, gym, meeting rooms, phone booths, podcast studio, fast Wi-Fi, and plenty of community energy. **Schedule (flexible and optional)** * 09:30 – Arrivals & intros * 10:00 – Deep-work sprint * 11:00 - Building tour * 13:00 – Lunch break (tons of nearby cafés) * 14:30 – Deep-work sprint * 17:30 – Wrap-up & casual networking **Good to Know** * Bring your laptop and chargers—Wi-Fi is provided * Want to use the gym or pool? Bring your workout gear * You can work till midnight **More Details** ** Address:** Doctor Trueta 191, 08005 Barcelona ** RSVP:** Spots are limited—reserve yours now ** Price:** 10€ pay at the counter **Perks / Included** — Free coffee and water — Full working day at coworking (you can stay and work till midnight) — Afterwork gathering with welcome beer/wine — Can use gym **Host: Julia** Organised by and for the Barcelona Entrepreneurs Community. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L)

GLOBALS Tech Festival Afterparty Pre-MWC26, 4FYN. DJs, global crowd & premium vibes. The Social Hub, 9:30. Connect after dark. Club GLOBALS Join us for the official AFTERPARTY of **[GLOBALS Tech Festival](https://www.gstfestival.com/)** by Club GLOBALS (Pre-party for MWC26 and 4FYN) After an unforgettable day of networking, and global energy, we keep the night alive with an exclusive afterparty bringing together international entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and tastemakers from around the world. Expect a high-level crowd DJs with good music vibes Premium venue & atmosphere ✨ The perfect place to connect, celebrate, and elevate your network Whether you attended GLOBALS Tech Festival or are joining the community for the first time, this is where real connections happen after dark. Location: The Social Hub Time: 21:30 Hosted by Club GLOBALS — connecting tech leaders through unforgettable experiences. More info about the discounted passes: https://www.gstfestival.com/ Want to become a member? Apply at https://clubglobals.com/ Have any questions? Contact us at community@clubglobals.com

## Overview Networking event for aspiring school leaders interested in building their own high-quality K-12 public school in their community. **About the Event:** Aspiring school founders in the Columbus, OH, area are invited to join us for this special in-person networking event where you will be able to ask questions, learn more about the BES Fellowship and make sure you are prepared for the application process and beyond. In addition to meeting like-minded leaders who are also committed to transforming education and bringing a high-quality K-12 option to their community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our team and gain special insights from Dr. Chaundria Smith, BES Senior Director of Fellowship Coaching, who works closely to support BES Fellows. During this event, you can also learn more about the various regions across Ohio we are prioritizing for the BES Fellowship to ensure that new schools will respond to the needs of their community. **About the BES Fellowship:** Leaders in the BES Fellowship embark on a multi-year process to design, found, and lead an excellent K-12 public school that reflects and responds to community needs. We are currently accepting applications to the 2026 BES Fellowship. The extended deadline is March 30, and the 2026 Cohort will begin August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Learn more at [bes.org/fellowship](http://bes.org/fellowship "http://bes.org/fellowship").

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!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas