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Calling all founders, operators, and startup ecosystem players!Whether you’re a pool regular or just enjoy a good game and better conversations, join us for an evening of pool, relaxed competition, and meaningful networking. This is a social night where the strategy and focus of pool meet the energy of the startup world. No pitches, no panels — just good games, sharp minds, and authentic connections. Because some of the best ideas (and partnerships) start away from desks and screens. 🎯 What to Expect Casual Pool Games & Mini Matches — Open to all levels, beginners very welcome. Founder-to-Founder Connections — Meet fellow founders, VCs, operators, and creatives in a laid-back setting. Drinks & Conversations — Easy networking, real talk, no awkward name-tag vibes. Fun Challenges & Small Surprises — Friendly competition, nothing too serious (except pride 😉). 💸 PricingPay on the spot at the end, based on time played (around €10/hour per person). Whether you come to play, connect, or just unwind with people who get the startup life, this night is about building community through sport and play. **You can register here too to receive updates - [https://luma.com/uou49hef](https://luma.com/uou49hef)**

**Hello PyData People!** We are excited to announce our **second event of 2026**! This time, we will be hosted at **iliad Italia**'s headquarters in Milan for an evening dedicated to AI at scale—ranging from Foundation Models for credit risk to sovereign and open-source data architectures. 📅 **When:** Wednesday, February 18, 2026 📍 **Where:** iliad Italia, Viale Francesco Restelli, 1A, 20124 · Milano **⚠️ Important:** Spots are limited. Please keep your RSVP updated to allow others to participate if you can no longer attend. *** ## 🕒 Agenda * **18:30:** 🚪 Doors open & Check-in * **19:00:** 🎤 **Talk 1:** Open Source & Sovereign Architecture – Riccardo Lorenzon * **19:45:** 🎤 **Talk 2:** Klarna’s Foundation Model – Valeria Verzi, Sudhakar Periyasamy, Goran Dizdarevic * **20:30:** 🍕 **Networking & Aperitivo** offered by Iliad! *** ## 🎤 The Talks ## 1️⃣An Open Source and Sovereign Architecture for Data, ML and AI **Speaker:** Riccardo Lorenzon (Head of Data @ iliad Italia) Iliad Group invests billions in sovereign AI ecosystems, open-source tech, and low-carbon data centers to reduce reliance on non-European providers and bolster Europe's technological autonomy. True to Iliad Group's 'make-over-buy' culture of full control, iliad Italia is building a data architecture in a hybrid on-prem and Scaleway (Iliad Group cloud) setup, combining open-source tech and managed services. This powers data management, self-service analytics, and ML/AI use cases for our 12m+ user base and 1000+ employees. During this speech, we will guide you through the tech journeys we have built and are building. **About the Speaker:** Riccardo Lorenzon serves as Head of Data at iliad Italia, where he works on evolving the data function into a modern setup covering the full data value chain from sources to business decisions. He previously led data teams at Vedrai, an AI startup, and Whirlpool EMEA, handling projects in analytics, machine learning, and cloud platforms across areas like consumer service, supply chain, and sales. With a Master’s in Mathematical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and studies at ETH Zürich, he combines a hands-on approach to delivery with a strong focus on strategic value for the business. *** ## 2️⃣ Building the Klarna Foundation Model: A Unified Transformer for Customer Behavior Modeling at Scale **Speaker:** Valeria Verzi (Principal Data Scientist @ Klarna), Sudhakar Periyasamy, Goran Dizdarevic In this session, we introduce Klarna’s Foundation Model (KFM): a lightweight Transformer trained on more than 130 million customer events to learn a unified representation of customer behavior. Rather than building separate, task-specific models, KFM operates as a common sequence-modeling backbone that encodes behavioral patterns across different touchpoints of a customer’s interaction history with Klarna. We will walk through the technical design of the system, including event tokenization, sequence construction, and Transformer architecture, as well as how the learned embeddings are exposed as a shared layer for multiple downstream use cases. Attendees will gain a concrete understanding of how foundation models can be applied to behavioral sequence data in fintech, and how a single model can serve as a reusable, extensible representation layer across heterogeneous modeling tasks. **About the Speaker:** Valeria Verzi is a Principal AI Scientist at Klarna, where she leads the development of next-generation models, from foundation models to advanced deep learning or agentic systems. She has nearly a decade of experience applying machine learning to high-stakes decisioning across fintech and insurance. Before her current role, Valeria served as Klarna’s Head of Data Science for Fraud Prevention. Prior to Klarna, she held senior data science roles at Generali and NTT Data. Valeria holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. *** See you there! 🚀 *The PyData Milano Team*

**Vuoi migliorare la tua capacità di parlare in pubblico, ma non sai da dove iniziare?** Unisciti a noi per una serata energica e stimolante con **The Xplorers Toastmasters Club Milano**. Che tu sia un manager, uno studente o semplicemente una persona che vuole vincere la paura del public speaking, questa è la serata giusta per te. **📅 COSA ASPETTARSI:** I nostri incontri sono divisi in tre parti dinamiche: 1. **Discorsi Preparati:** I nostri soci presentano discorsi su vari argomenti per allenare le loro skill (Storytelling, body language, struttura). 2. **Improvvisazione (Table Topics):** La parte più divertente! Esercizi di 1-2 minuti per imparare a pensare velocemente. * *Nota:* Anche gli ospiti possono provare a buttarsi, ma **solo se lo desiderano**. Nessuno ti forzerà! 3. **Valutazioni:** Ogni speaker riceve un feedback costruttivo per capire cosa ha fatto bene e cosa può migliorare. **🎒 COSA PORTARE:** * Non serve portare nulla di specifico (penna e quaderno se vuoi prendere appunti). * Porta solo la tua curiosità e, se vuoi, un amico! **📍 COME TROVARCI:** Ci riuniamo presso **OiT** in **Via Nicola Antonio Porpora, 14** (Zona Loreto/Città Studi) ogni 1° e 3° mercoledì del mese. * Arriva verso le **19:00** per fare due chiacchiere e prendere posto. Iniziamo puntualissimi alle 19:15! **🎟️ COSTI:** L'ingresso per gli ospiti è **GRATUITO al 100%**. Ti aspettiamo per una serata di crescita e divertimento! A mercoledì! 👋

Costruire una data platform in contesti enterprise è spesso una battaglia quotidiana. Dati duplicati, pipeline fragili e trasformazioni poco tracciabili. Processi di sviluppo sul dato difficili da testare, versionare e rilasciare in sicurezza. Cataloghi presenti ma scollegati dai flussi reali, governance dichiarata ma non operativa. Piattaforme che crescono nel tempo, aumentando complessità e perdita di controllo. Il paradigma Data Lakehouse open source promette ordine, scalabilità e flessibilità — ma come si traduce davvero in produzione, quando entrano in gioco: \- requisiti enterprise \- qualità del dato \- testing \- CI/CD \- governance reale \- responsabilità e ownership? 👉 Questo meetup nasce per rispondere a questa domanda, partendo da un caso d’uso reale, sviluppato e messo in produzione. **Agenda** * 18:30 – 18:45 **Benvenuto e Networking** * 18:45 – 19: 40 **Lakehouse Open Source in produzione: architettura, governance e developer experience in un caso reale** * 19:40 – 20:00 **Community Slot** (Proponi il tuo talk) * 20:00 – 20:30 **Q&A e Saluti** Registrati subito al meetup per ricevere tutti gli aggiornamenti sull'agenda. **Lakehouse Open Source in produzione: architettura, governance e developer experience in un caso reale** Il paradigma del data lakehouse open source rappresenta oggi una scelta strategica anche in contesti enterprise complessi. In questo meetup presenteremo uno use case reale, mostrando come sia possibile costruire una data platform moderna basata su tecnologie open source. Il talk si concentrerà sull’adozione di pratiche data-driven e developer-oriented, evidenziando il ruolo di **dbt** nel garantire replicabilità, qualità del dato, testing e integrazione con pipeline CI/CD. A completare il quadro, affronteremo i temi di data governance e data discovery attraverso **DataHub** e **OpenMetadata**, illustrando come un data catalog centralizzato abiliti tracciabilità, ownership e governance nel dato. Un percorso pratico per portare i data lakehouse open source verso una vera data platform moderna che possa rispondere a esigenze enterprise reali. **Lorenzo Pasco - Data Engineer @Seacom Società Benefit:** Laureato in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering a Pisa, fin da giovane, ho alimentato la mia passione per l’informatica e i videogiochi, unendo la tecnologia alla mia vita quotidiana. Al di là del digitale, il mio cuore batte per lo sport, in particolare il calcio, e sperimento la creatività in cucina. **Se stai cercando di capire come rendere i Data Lakehouse davvero “enterprise-ready”, questo meetup è l’occasione per confrontarti su un’esperienza reale, fatta di architettura, codice, governance e persone.** Come sempre, ci sarà ampio spazio per il confronto, le domande e le discussioni aperte

10€ ENTRANCE FEE, ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK, BE ON TIME. If you book a ticket, please send us a message confirming you're coming, and if you couldn't make it at the end please do tell us so we can give it to the waitlist. Message us via: INS: yellowdicomedy WhatsApp: +39 3477302866 Hi guys, this is Delia😊, the founder of Yellowdicomedy, as many of you came to me after the show and asked how to participate as a comedian or how to write jokes, here's our workshop: *Date*：EVERY Wednesday *Hour*: 19:00-20:00 *Location*: Yellowsquare *La Capella* I will bring you to there from the bar.(If you're late, tell the receptionist you're here for the workshop and look for Delia, they'll tell you where are we) *Entrance fee*: 10€ (cash or paypal at site) *What*: zero bullshit workshop, within an hour I will let you know you can actually learn to be funny. Straight to the point, I'll bring you jokes writing structure and practice on different types of jokes to find which ones are your style, you'll have your jokes ready right after, and this is not the best part yet, *after the workshop you will get to perform at our show immediately at 21:00 to test out your jokes!* One minute on stage, take it or leave it, discover if comedy is your thing with fully prepared material. What if I don’t want to go on stage? Well, what would hurt to become funnier than you were?

A creative and mystical journey into your heart and inner world. This soulful, hands-on workshop invites you to explore your personal love story — whether it unfolds in partnership, self-love, or emotional healing — and consciously manifest the relationship energy you wish to welcome in the coming year. Through the symbolic wisdom of tarot and the expressive power of intuitive collage, you’ll connect with your desires, patterns, and emotional truths around love. Together, we’ll uncover what wants to be healed, strengthened, or invited — and transform these insights into a visual love map for the year ahead. Using guided tarot prompts and symbolic imagery, you’ll create your own Love Manifestation Collage — part vision board, part personal oracle — a meaningful artwork that reflects the relationships you are ready to cultivate, starting with the one you have with yourself. ✨ What You’ll Experience: 💞 A gentle group tarot reading focused on love, connection, and emotional patterns 🔮 Guided tarot prompts exploring self-love, partnership, and relational desires ✂️ An intuitive collage session using rich visual materials and symbols ✍️ Time for reflection and journaling to clarify intentions around love 🖼️ Create a symbolic collage to take home as a love compass for the year 🌙 A warm, creative atmosphere with music and supportive energy No experience with tarot or art is needed — just openness, curiosity, and a willingness to connect with your heart. Come discover what your intuition wants to reveal about love — through symbols, creativity, and the language of the soul. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

C’è un’arte antica che insegna a raccogliere i frammenti, ad ascoltarli, e a unirli con l’oro.✨ La Petite Société apre le porte a un laboratorio creativo dedicato al Kintsugi, insieme alla straordinaria Virna Lo Porto @ziavirna , per celebrare la bellezza di ciò che si è rotto e la magia di ciò che rinasce. In un tempo sospeso, fatto di gesti lenti, le ferite diventano luce. ✨ Se senti che anche le tue imperfezioni meritano di brillare, questo spazio è per te. ✨ 📅 Mercoledì 18 febbraio, ore 19.00 📍Viale Molise 💰50 € Laboratorio con piatto vintage della collezione di @vintageloversclubita che ciascun partecipante porterà a casa! 🌸 Per maggiori info e prenotazioni scrivimi in privato qui o su Instagram @lapetitesociete

Vuoi creare da zero un sito professionale o implementare un negozio online? L’**Odoo Academy Sito web e E-commerce** è la giornata di formazione che fa per te! Ti aspettiamo il **19 Febbraio 2026 a Milano** per un **evento pratico e completamente gratuito**, dove scoprirai come lanciare il tuo e-commerce, configurare pagamenti e spedizioni, creare un sito che converte, ottimizzare la tua visibilità e tanto altro! Abbiamo organizzato molto più di una semplice presentazione: i **nostri esperti ti guideranno in dimostrazioni** **concrete** per implementare tutte le funzionalità di Odoo affinché abbiano un impatto ancora più grande nella realtà quotidiana del tuo business. Al termine della giornata, avrai acquisito le competenze necessarie per **mettere subito in pratica** quanto imparato! Ma l’Odoo Academy **non è solo formazione**, è anche un’occasione unica per confrontarti con professionisti come te, scambiare punti di vista e ampliare la tua rete di contatti. **Scopri il programma dell'evento!** Welcome coffee - 08:30 **PARTE 1 - Configurazione del database e set up store online - 09:00** Pausa - 11:00 **PARTE 2 - Gestione del tuo e-commerce - 1° parte - 11:15** Pausa pranzo - 13:00 **PARTE 3 - Gestione del tuo e-commerce - 2° parte - 14:00** **PARTE 4 - Design del tuo store online - 15:00** Pausa - 15:30 **PARTE 5 - Strategie di ottimizzazione SEO e traduzioni - 15:45** Chiusura - 17:30 **Riserva gratuitamente il tuo posto qui** https://www.odoo.com/r/ci8s *Attenzione: la partecipazione è gratuita, ma i posti sono limitati.* *Registrati subito per garantire il tuo ingresso!* **A chi è rivolta questa Academy?** Questa formazione è pensata per imprenditori, e-commerce specialist, web designer e professionisti che utilizzano già Odoo o stanno valutando di implementarlo. L'obiettivo è fornirti competenze pratiche sulle funzionalità Sito web e E-commerce. **Informazioni utili** 📍 **Dove?** Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, Via Stamira D'Ancona 27, 20127 Milano 📅 **Quando?** 19 Febbraio 2026, dalle 8:30 alle 17:30 📝 **Iscriviti qui:** https://www.odoo.com/r/ci8s 💰 Evento **gratuito** *La formazione verrà erogata in italiano.* *Welcome coffee e pranzo offerti da Odoo.* *Non dimenticare il tuo PC portatile! Sarà indispensabile per svolgere gli esercizi pratici.*

**(7:00 PM)** 🔹**Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** https://forms.gle/GmCTgY1SDqeHS6cG9 **Talk: The power of color in personal branding** How to build a memorable color identity Color is not an aesthetic choice. It's a strategic lever. Too often, a brand or personal brand is built following simplistic, outdated rules: "blue conveys trust," "red means energy," "green feels natural." The truth? It doesn't work that way. In this talk, we'll move beyond color psychology clichés to explore a deeper, more scientific and truly personal approach. According to neuroscience, color perception isn't universal: it's tied to each person's experiences, memories and emotions. This is exactly where the difference lies between a brand that follows conventions and a brand that gets recognized, remembered and chosen. What will you take away? ● A fresh perspective on the strategic role of color in your personal brand ● A method to build an authentic palette that reflects who you are and what you want to communicate ● The tools to set yourself apart from competitors relying on standard solutions ● Hands-on examples, perception tests and real rebranding case studies we'll analyze together All without ever losing sight of what truly matters: readability, accessibility and functionality. Because a brand that works isn't just beautiful. It's effective. **About the speaker** **Gabriele Lakhal** Gabriele Lakhal is a Design Strategist for freelancers and SMEs. He helps professionals and businesses who fear becoming invisible in an increasingly competitive market stand out with authority and win clients. His approach combines brand strategy, user-centered design, color psychology and funnel marketing to achieve tangible business results. ***📍 Join Our Community*** 📱 WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LptflUCjNOk8BsU43ZE8HG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LptflUCjNOk8BsU43ZE8HG) 💼 LinkedIn: [Digital Marketing Group Lisbon](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) ✈️ Telegram: [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0) 🎟️ Register: [https://dmktribe.com/register/](https://dmktribe.com/register/) **🌍 About DMK Tribe** **DMK Tribe** is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. With over **6.000 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network – we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. ***We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values*** ***❤️ Love \| 🤝 Caring \| 🎁 Serving \| 📚 Learning \| 🌍 Inclusion*** 👉 Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal, Spain and Milan? Check out our latest magazine here: [https://dmktribe.com/magazine/](https://dmktribe.com/magazine/) ***Come network with Milan's most dynamic marketers! Let's grow together***.

## **4 hours. One crew. The easiest way to experience Milan nightlife.** Milan is iconic after dark—but if you don’t know where to go, it’s easy to waste the night in the wrong places (or spend it queueing). **Riviera Bar Crawl Milan** is built for travelers, expats, students, and **solo travelers** who want a **fun, social, stress-free** night out with an international crowd. Show up, meet people fast, and let the night unfold—together. ## ✅ WHY THIS MILAN BAR CRAWL WORKS **1) Meet people instantly (even if you come solo)** This is the easiest way to turn a random night in Milan into a night with a real crew. **2) No planning, no guesswork** You don’t need to research bars, neighborhoods, or “where to go next.” You just enjoy the experience. **3) The energy of a real travel community** Riviera Bar Crawl Tours has welcomed **100,000+ delighted clients** and features **1291 reviews** across the website—so you’re joining something proven, not a gamble. ## 🕒 THE EXPERIENCE * **Tour name:** Riviera Bar Crawl Milan * **Duration:** **4H00** * **From:** **EUR 25.00** ## 📍 MEETING POINT **Ostello Bello** **Via Medici, 4, Milan (Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy)** ## 🎟️ WHAT’S INCLUDED Your ticket includes the **organized bar crawl experience** (details like number of venues, drinks, shots, and deals depend on the specific Milan product setup). ## 💬 QUICK OBJECTIONS * **“I’m solo.”** Perfect—this is exactly what a **pub crawl in Milan** is for: easy social vibes and instant connections. * **“I don’t know Milan nightlife.”** That’s the point—no planning, no stress. * **“What if it’s quiet?”** Riviera runs experiences in top destinations and has strong social proof across the brand—this is designed to be a real group night out. ## 🚀 BOOK NOW Spots go quickly on popular nights—don’t wait until you’re standing outside wondering where to go. [👉 ](https://rivierabarcrawltours.com/tour/pub-crawl-milan/)**[Book Riviera Bar Crawl Milan now](https://rivierabarcrawltours.com/tour/pub-crawl-milan/)** **Riviera Bar Crawl Milan** — your simplest, most social way to experience **Milan nightlife**, meet new people, and make the most of your trip.

Unlock the secrets of natural fragrance creation in this immersive, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of botanical perfumery. Whether you're a curious beginner or a wellness enthusiast, The Scents Of Well-Being will guide you through the fundamentals of crafting your own unique, all-natural perfumes using essential oils and botanical extracts. Combines the therapeutic power of essential oils with the charm of perfumes! You'll learn: The basics of fragrance structure: top, middle, and base notes How to blend essential oils harmoniously using scent families and following your emotions The therapeutic properties of popular essential oils How to create a balanced, long-lasting natural perfume, toxin-free alternative to synthetic fragrances How to design your signature scent and take it home! I'll wait for you at the event! Giulia **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

# *"Once in a while, the right people sit at the same table."* ​**QUARTET** is a small private morning gathering organised by Data Leaders. Please register at: [https://luma.com/84zbikxz](https://luma.com/84zbikxz) *** ​**The Session** ​The session takes place on **Thursday, 19 February 2026** in the heart of **Winter Olympics in Milan – Data Leaders - Edition Olympics**. ​Milano host the winter Olympics is a excellent backdrop to discuss the latest innovation in data and AI, at the center where the world's top athletes take on each others. *** ​**The Table** ​At the **QUARTET** table there will be one of each: ​**A Builder** \- An entrepreneur\, founder or independent operator\. ​**A Technologist** \- A deep tech\, data\, AI\, engineer\, developer\, scientist or architect\. ​**A Pragmatist** \- A person with common sense\, a generalist from a private or public organisation\, or an aspirational non\-technical profile\. ​**The Host.** *** ​**Protocol** ​Bring one topic or question that needs an answer. ​The purpose is a casual peer exchange across different viewpoints, without panels, presentations or performance. No stress. ​The gathering is free flow with no forced answers. Join the discussion or simply enjoy tasty pastries and coffee in a setting that reflects Olympics spirit, Milanese heritage. ​Typical discussion themes include: Is AI a bubble, where data ROI really comes from, latest innovation in data and AI, operating models, why everything still ends up in Excel, geopolitics impact on tech and AI and why the answer is 48. ​**Chatham House Rule** applies. No recordings. The conversation stays at the table. *** ​**Rules** ​• **Four people only** • **One table, one hour** • **No investors or VCs** • **Strictly no soliciting or shilling** • **Chatham House Rule** ​Coffee is not free but of excellent quality. Please order a coffee or drink to respect the venue. *** ​**Venue** ​**Marchesi 1824 – Milano** ​Marchesi has embodied Milanese style since 1824. Exceptional craftsmanship, elegant spaces and impeccable service have accompanied moments of conviviality shaped by artisanal taste and refined creativity. ​One of Milan’s oldest and most renowned patisseries, Marchesi 1824 is known for its heritage, precision and attention to detail. Traditional recipes are reinterpreted with a contemporary approach, reflecting a spirit of research and quiet excellence that aligns naturally with the Data Leaders ethos. ​Find Marchesi 1824 at (NOTE this is original cafe opened in 1824 located at Via Santa Maria): ​[https://share.google/TkSM8P4mELr9yeOcP](https://share.google/TkSM8P4mELr9yeOcP) *** ​**Registration** ​Please register with full details. Confirmation subject to availability. ​If plans change, update the RSVP so the seat can be released. *** ​**About Data Leaders** ​Data Leaders is a regional collective of data and AI professionals, connecting peers through initiatives such as **Data Leaders QUARTET**, **Data Tuesday** and **DAMA Singapore**. ​https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-ai-tuesday/

Discover Your Perfect Palette: Color Analysis Workshop 🎨✨ Unveil the colors that truly bring out your best at our Color Analysis Workshop! This unique event will help you identify the shades that enhance your natural features, elevating your clothing and makeup choices to align perfectly with your personal style. Kick off the experience with a welcoming coffee, the perfect opportunity to relax and connect with others. From there, dive into the art of color analysis, learning which hues complement your features and simplify your shopping for clothes and beauty products. The workshop also highlights seasonal trend colors, giving you the tools to stay on top of the latest fashion while seamlessly incorporating them into your wardrobe. As a special takeaway, you’ll receive your very own personalized color palette, tailored just for you, ensuring confident and stylish decisions in the future. Step into the world of color, creativity, and confidence—this workshop is your key to effortless style! 🌸👗✨ **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Sei in cerca di nuove opportunità professionali o stai valutando un cambio di direzione? Non affrontare questa fase da solo. Un pranzo informale ma strategico per: - Connetterti con altre persone in transizione professionale - Condividere esperienze, strategie e contatti in un clima di reciproco supporto - Raccogliere spunti pratici per orientare la tua ricerca - Scoprire come presentarti al meglio e valorizzare il tuo percorso L’obiettivo è quello di creare uno spazio dove il networking diventa davvero utile - non solo scambio di biglietti da visita, ma connessioni autentiche e consigli concreti da chi sta vivendo la stessa fase. A chi è rivolto: Chi cerca attivamente lavoro, chi valuta un cambio di ruolo o settore, chi vuole espandere la propria rete professionale in modo strategico. Cosa include: Pranzo, facilitazione dell'incontro, materiali di orientamento per la ricerca lavoro. L’evento è gratuito con consumazione obbligatoria del pranzo da pagare direttamente al Bar. Posti limitati - Conferma la tua presenza entro il 17 febbraio. 💼 Vieni a tavola con il tuo CV, ma soprattutto con la voglia di costruire connessioni che contano. CHI FACILITA L'INCONTRO: Francesca Zampone è executive coach e founder di Accademia della Felicità. Con oltre 27 anni di esperienza internazionale in trasformazione organizzativa e sviluppo del talento presso multinazionali come Dell, EMI Music e ASG Software (USA, UK, Italia), oggi opera come consulente indipendente di strategia HR e collabora con Birn+Partners sui programmi di coaching aziendale. Autrice pubblicata con Rizzoli e Giunti, il suo approccio integra psicologia junghiana, metodologia del Viaggio dell'Eroe e principi di leadership trasformativa. Per info mail: francescazampone@gmail.com

**If you’re a GTA small business owner and you’ve been thinking:** “There has to be funding out there… but I don’t know where to start” — **this is for you.** A lot of businesses miss grants and support programs not because they don’t qualify… but because they’re **not positioned properly**, don’t have the right documents, or don’t know which opportunities match their business. In this economy, cash flow and funding can be the difference between **surviving** and **scaling**. That’s why we’re bringing together **grant funding experts, accountants, and business owners who’ve already been funded** for a fast, high-energy session built to give you clarity and next steps immediately. *** ## **What you’ll get (Online Attendance)** If you’re attending **online**, you’ll still get the **core strategy**: ✅ The information you need to get grant-ready ✅ The best upcoming funding opportunities to watch for ✅ Clear steps to position your business properly ✅ Key tax strategies that improve cash flow **Online is for learning the playbook.** *** ## **What you’ll get (In-Person Attendance = Massive Value)** If you attend **in person**, the value is on another level — you’ll receive **exclusive in-person bonuses and offers**, including: 🎁 **FREE 1-hour 1-on-1 session** (valued at **$500**) 🎁 **FREE 1-hour “Power Workout”** with us at **Lifetime Fitness Mississauga** 🎁 **FREE custom business plan** (valued at **$1,000**) 🎁 **FREE access to our Marketing & Sales Training** (valued at **$3,500**) Plus: more direct networking, faster answers, and in-room opportunities you won’t get online. **In-person is for results, connections, and premium bonuses.** *** ## **Who should come** * Small business owners in **Mississauga / Toronto / Peel / GTA** * Contractors, service businesses, trades, and **solar/clean-energy** businesses * Anyone serious about funding and growth who wants to move fast in 2026 *** ## **Event Details** 📍 **3770 Nashua Dr #5, Mississauga, ON** 🗓️ **Feb 18, 2026** 🕖 **7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)** 🎟️ **Ticket: $14** **Seats are limited and the date is close.** Reserve your spot now. 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-proof-your-business-with-grants-advance-tax-strategies-tickets-1982716182475?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

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!

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!

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