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Conversational Contracts: Human‑Centered API Design with DDD and AI #meshup
Conversational Contracts: Human‑Centered API Design with DDD and AI #meshup
In many organizations, APIs are treated as technical contracts — neat documentation of endpoints and payloads. But what if APIs could become something more: living expressions of the business domain itself? This talk examines how Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modern API craftsmanship converge to establish a shared language between people and systems. We’ll walk through how techniques like Domain Storytelling, Event Storming, and Context Mapping can lead directly into OpenAPI and AsyncAPI specifications that reflect real domain intent — not just data structures. **How can LLM help?** Along the way, we’ll see how Large Language Models (LLMs) can amplify human creativity — helping teams turn visual domain artifacts into executable API contracts while preserving intent and nuance. Instead of replacing design thinking, AI becomes a collaborator in the craftsmanship process. Through practical examples, we’ll explore how bounded contexts define API boundaries, how ubiquitous language shapes resource and event models, and how contract-first design enables safe, evolutionary change. By the end, you’ll see APIs not merely as integration points, but as living domain boundaries to align architecture, business, and shared understanding. **About the speaker** [Annegret](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annegret-junker-141a99a4/) is Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Germany. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles and domains. She is especially interested in DDD, microservices, and everything else. She is working on a large integration project and defines APIs for partners. **The Sponsor** This time, the location, food, and drinks are sponsored by [TechTalk](https://techtalk.at/). Thank you very much, TechTalk, you rock! 🎉 This will be a joined event with the Microservices, Reactive and Distributed Systems Vienna Meetup ([https://www.meetup.com/reactive-vienna/](https://www.meetup.com/reactive-vienna/)) and it is enough to register for only one of the meetups. It is not necessary to register for both! Space is limited, so please register if you want to come. As always, we're very much looking forward to seeing you! Best regards, Daniel and Gottfried
Conversational Contracts: Human‑Centered API Design with DDD and AI #mashup
Conversational Contracts: Human‑Centered API Design with DDD and AI #mashup
In many organizations, APIs are treated as technical contracts — neat documentation of endpoints and payloads. But what if APIs could become something more: living expressions of the business domain itself? This talk examines how Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modern API craftsmanship converge to establish a shared language between people and systems. We’ll walk through how techniques like Domain Storytelling, Event Storming, and Context Mapping can lead directly into OpenAPI and AsyncAPI specifications that reflect real domain intent — not just data structures. **How can LLM help?** Along the way, we’ll see how Large Language Models (LLMs) can amplify human creativity — helping teams turn visual domain artifacts into executable API contracts while preserving intent and nuance. Instead of replacing design thinking, AI becomes a collaborator in the craftsmanship process. Through practical examples, we’ll explore how bounded contexts define API boundaries, how ubiquitous language shapes resource and event models, and how contract-first design enables safe, evolutionary change. By the end, you’ll see APIs not merely as integration points, but as living domain boundaries to align architecture, business, and shared understanding. **About the speaker** [Annegret](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annegret-junker-141a99a4/) is Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Germany. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles and domains. She is especially interested in DDD, microservices, and everything else. She is working on a large integration project and defines APIs for partners. **The Sponsor** This time, the location, food, and drinks are sponsored by [TechTalk](https://techtalk.at/). Thank you very much, TechTalk, you rock! 🎉 This will be a joined event with the Domain-Driven Design Vienna Meetup ([https://www.meetup.com/ddd-vienna/](https://www.meetup.com/ddd-vienna/)) and it is enough to register for only one of the meetups. It is not necessary to register for both! Space is limited, so please register if you want to come. As always, we're very much looking forward to seeing you! Best regards, Daniel and Gottfried
☕ 🧶 Wednesday Stitch & Bitch 🧶 ☕
☕ 🧶 Wednesday Stitch & Bitch 🧶 ☕
Let's start our regular meetups again! All yarn crafters (knitters, crocheters, yarn spinner, yarn witches, etc.) and masters of other crafts are invited to come and join us. Let's bring our needles, hooks, yarn and work together on our latest projects while catching up and getting to know each other :) please note that the number of participants on Meetup is limited because not everyone is registering on meetup and registering via our whatsapp group. If you would like to join our group, drop me a line :) All levels are welcome! Whether your a needle ninja or a crochet padawan, you will find here a community to welcome you and help you on your crafting journey!
ViennaJS June Meetup
ViennaJS June Meetup
Bring your JS interest and a good vibe! Everybody is welcome & feel free to share this invitation! **Talks and info:** All details: [https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/vienna-js-june-2026](https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/vienna-js-june-2026) **Timetable:** * 18:00: Gathering, food & drinks * \~18:45 - 19:00: Start of the first talk **Talks:** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Ben Croker ▶️ Realtime Multiplayer with Datastar Great digital experiences are built on interactivity and collaboration. This talk demonstrates how Datastar can be used to build realtime, multiplayer experiences driven by the backend. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Frank Hellenkamp ▶️ Biological Evolution vs. Evolution of Programming Languages This talk compares biological evolution to the evolution of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript) and gives an overview of the evolutionary environment we all live and work in. It will be about genes, memes, Brainfuck, and more. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🗣️Want to give a Talk?** ▶️ [https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk](https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk) **Location:** Sentry Jakov-Lind-Straße 5, 4. OG (Entrance next to Max & Benito) 1020 Wien **Sponsors:** 🙏 Sentry Sentry is the market leader in the error monitoring space and like many startups with engineer founders, Sentry was born out of frustration with technology. David started Sentry as an open-source side project in 2008. We started in a small community — the Django web framework — and over time expanded our technology to support dozens of other platforms, including browser JavaScript and mobile applications. Fast forward to today, we're a $90M Series E company with a $3B valuation and 200+ employees on a mission to help developers write better software faster, so we can get back to enjoying technology. As one can see, the adventure continues to be exciting as we bring our developer-first Application Monitoring to more customers and industries worldwide. Consider us for the ride! Link to Open Roles: [https://sentry.io/careers/#openings](https://sentry.io/careers/#openings) **🙏 Want to sponsor?** We are looking for more sponsors! If you are interested please contact us via [viennajsmeetup@gmail.com](http://viennajsmeetup@gmail.com/) or at [viennajs.org.](http://viennajs.org./) \*\*\* **Don't forget to RSVP!**
Improv Open Session by IICV *in the parc* from 18:00*
Improv Open Session by IICV *in the parc* from 18:00*
**Start Improv:** [https://www.iicv.at/improvclass](https://www.iicv.at/improvclass) **All our events: [https://www.iicv.at/](https://www.iicv.at/)** **Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar) **What is it ?** An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **How to register ?** Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup. Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered. **How much ?** Free for IICV members\* 10 Euros for everybody else. You can pay contactless or cash. \* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership). **Anything to report?** Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Meetup priority**: Please do not enroll to meetup priority!!! You can enroll to any open session without having it (just close the adv. window). **Being meetup priority will not give you any advantage in the waiting list** neither as we will insure to respect the real order of priority. **Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out. **Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership. The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179
Japanese Language Corner
Japanese Language Corner
French for Travelling/Französisch für die Reise
French for Travelling/Französisch für die Reise
**Would you love to visit Paris but don't speak a word of French?** *Join my course and consider your problem solved! - If you speak **ABSOLUTELY NO** French yet, you’ve come to the **RIGHT PLACE**! *This course is perfect for **BEGINNERS** and covers basic A1-level skills. There are 9 independent modules, each lasting 2 hours. You are welcome to attend the full course or just individual sessions. **Dates:** Wednesdays – **April 29, May 06, May 13, June 03, thursday June 11, June 17, June 24, July 01, July 08.** **----------------------------------------------------** **Theme on 24.06: Reclamation** **----------------------------------------------------** *This is **NOT** your average language course –* *it’s a relaxed way to play with words and get you excited for your trip!* *By the end of the course, you won’t be speaking perfect French, but you’ll likely be able to buy a baguette, order a drink, ask for directions, and actually understand the answer...* **The primary language of instruction is German, with English translations provided if necessary.** Since I am teaching this course for the first time, participation is **free of charge**. However, I would appreciate a voluntary donation for the neighborhood center hosting the course. The center is an independent social institution funded by donations. **++++** **Du würdest gerne mal nach Paris fahren, aber sprichst kein Wort Französisch?** *Komm in meinen Kurs und dein Problem ist gelöst! - **Wenn du noch GAR KEIN Französisch kannst, bist du hier GENAU RICHTIG!** *Der Kurs ist super für EINSTEIGER und vermittelt einige Basiskenntnisse auf Niveau A1. **Es gibt 9 voneinander unabhängige Module zu je 2 Stunden.** Wer möchte, kann auch nur einzelne Termine besuchen. **Termine:** **Mittwoch 29.04., 06.05., 13.05., 03.06., Do 11.06., 17.06., 24.06., 01.07., 08.07.** **----------------------------------------------------Thema am 24.06.: Reklamieren** ***-----------------------------------*****----------------** *Dies ist KEIN normaler Sprachkurs - sondern ein lockeres Spielen mit Worten, das dir erst einmal Appetit macht auf die Reise!* *Du wirst am Ende des Kurses NICHT perfekt Französisch sprechen, aber vermutlich in der Lage sein, ein Baguette zu kaufen oder ein Getränk zu bestellen, nach dem Weg zu fragen und auch die Antwort zu verstehen...* **Kurssprache ist Deutsch, mit Übersetzung auf Englisch, wenn erforderlich.** Ich halte diesen Kurs zum ersten Mal, deshalb ist die **Teilnahme kostenlos.** Doch ich bitte um eine **freiwillige Spende für das Nachbarschaftszentrum,** in dem der Kurs stattfindet. Das Nachbarschaftszentrum ist eine unabhängige soziale Einrichtung, die durch Spenden finanziert wird [Nachbarschaftszentrum 15, Wien](https://www.nachbarschaftszentren.at/angebote/selbsthilfe/1/34244-franz%C3%B6sisch-f%C3%BCr-die-reise-mittwoch,-03-06-2026,)

C & C++ Events This Week

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Least Frequently Used Cache: The Annoying Little Brother of LRU
Least Frequently Used Cache: The Annoying Little Brother of LRU
LFU looks deceptively close to LRU: both caches evict the "least useful" item. We'll look at how the ordering rule affects data structure design. We'll discuss the algorithmic tradeoffs behind LFU and compare different implementation strategies, ending with benchmarks in C++ and Rust. Date and time: **25th of June (Thursday), 6 pm** Location: **Beograđanka, Vidikovac, 22nd floor** Address: **Masarikova 5** Online: **[C++ Serbia YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwmFvXE_K9I)** To join the community discussions, we are on: * [Discord](https://discord.gg/VDUn8YtHw8) * [Telegram](https://t.me/+l7NS0GrslBMwNzI0) * [Website](https://www.cppserbia.org/) See you!
Coding Club 💻❤️
Coding Club 💻❤️
**Hey everybody!** Do you want to code together, share your projects, or just hang out in a creative atmosphere? Then join us at the **Coding Club @ Jo&Joe Hostel**! We usually start with a short introduction round so everyone can get to know each other. After that, you can: * share your achievements or pet projects (informal, just at the table) * get feedback or inspiration from others * or simply work on your own project alongside the group Bring your laptop (or any device you like to code on) if you want to actively work. Or just come by to connect and get inspired. Please try to be on time so we can kick things off together. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀
FlashAttention-3: Fast and Accurate Attention with Asynchrony and Low-precision
FlashAttention-3: Fast and Accurate Attention with Asynchrony and Low-precision
FlashAttention is one of the most important pieces of software infrastructure for both training and serving any relevant AI model on cutting-edge GPUs. Let's have a look under the hood. The paper comes with a blog post that may be easier to read: [https://tridao.me/blog/2024/flash3/](https://tridao.me/blog/2024/flash3/) Find the paper here: [https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.08608](https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.08608) We are trying out a new Location -- right at the Westbahnhof IKEA. Take the elevator to the fifth. We may relocate if it is too crowded. Please Text me if you are late and can't find us. \-\-\- Bring your own printout or pdf-on-a-gadget. If you didn't have the time to read the whole paper, it is sufficient to be able to pretend to have sort of skimmed it. \-\-\- Want to suggest a paper, an event location, or just stay in touch with regular members? We hang out at the following Matrix server: [https://matrix.to/#/%23pwl-wien:rend.al](https://matrix.to/#/%23pwl-wien:rend.al)
The Flemish Pronk Still Life by Devin Cecil-Wishing
The Flemish Pronk Still Life by Devin Cecil-Wishing
Flemish Pronk Still Life 3,5-day Workshop with Devin Cecil-Wishing (Fri eve, Sat, Sun, Mon). Please go to www.viennaatelier.com --> events --> "Flemish Pronk Still Life" ... for details or send email to info@viennaatelier.com 3,5-tägiger "Das flämische Pronkstilleven" Workshop mit Devin Cecil-Wishing (Freitagabend, Samstag, Sonntag, Montag). Bitte gehen Sie auf https://de.viennaatelier.com --> Events --> ""Das flämische Pronkstilleven" für Details oder senden Sie eine Email an info@viennaatelier.com
Thursday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/9.5 Euro/Feather/Praterstern
Thursday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/9.5 Euro/Feather/Praterstern
To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number: +436767401074 (Also WhatsApp) Welcome to our friendly badminton event! Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends. We will be playing every Thursday from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM. Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that. 🏸🙂 **If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.** Feather shuttlecock will be use for this event, and it will be provided by the host. The location: Sport and Fun Halle Leopoldstadt / Venediger Au 11, 1020 Wien The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 9.5 Euro for 2 hours. How to pay: We accept card payment and cash (card payments are preferred) Number of players : We have 2 courts reserved for this event and aiming to have 10-11 players in total (so we can take a small break between matches) Remember to bring your own racket, please. Cancellation policy: 1- Canceling 24 hours before the event = free cancellation 2- Cancellation after the 24-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception) In case of not paying = banned from future events. See you on the court :)
Mixed indoor volleyball
Mixed indoor volleyball
Mixed indoor volleyball. We play in a friendly atmosphere for fun and enjoyment at intermediate and advanced levels. Unfortunately, if you are a beginner, you cannot participate. If you have registered but are unable to attend, please cancel your registration 48 hours before the start of the match so that others can join. Otherwise, you will be charged the fee. The game costs €10 per person. Thank you for your understanding.
Sunday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/10 Euro/Feather/Tennis point
Sunday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/10 Euro/Feather/Tennis point
To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number: +436767401074 (Also WhatsApp) Welcome to our friendly badminton event! Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends. We will be playing every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM. **Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that. 🏸🙂** **If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.** Feather shuttlecock will be used for this event, and it will be provided by the host. The location: Tennispoint, Baumgasse 87, 1030 Wien The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 10 euros for 2 hours. How to pay: We accept card payments and cash (card payments are preferred) Number of players: It depends on how many courts we get, 6 for 1 court and about 10-11 for 2 courts (so we can take a small break between matches) Remember to bring your own racket please, or you can rent one at the reception for about 3 euros **Cancellation policy:** 1- Canceling 48 hours before the event = free cancellation 2- Cancellation after the 48-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception) In case of not paying = banned from future events. See you on the court :)

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Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD
Much Ado About Nullable - C# Nullable Reference Types Explained
Much Ado About Nullable - C# Nullable Reference Types Explained
**Presenter:** Matthew Hess, Microsoft MVP **Time:** Pizza at 6:00, Presentation Starts at 6:30pm Eastern **Location:** Theoris, 9000 Keystone Crossing, Either Downstairs or in Suite 230 if main meeting room isn't available, Indianapolis In 2019 (C# 8.0) Microsoft introduced a feature that has generated a lot of confusion, debate and outright dissent. I'm talking about Nullable Reference Types. In this presentation, I we dig into this feature, explore why it exists, what problem it tries to solve, how it works, and how people have critiqued it, so that you as a programmer can decide if and how you want to use it. Looking forward to seeing you there!
COhPy Monthly Meeting
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our 2nd Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 2nd event at this location so bare with us as we grow into this space. There's paid street parking on Saturdays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.