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GITUP - PANORAMI SUL LAGO D'ORTA (NO)
Un bellissimo percorso fra Borghi, Natura, Scorci e Panorami meravigliosi sul Lago d’Orta.
**PROGRAMMA**
Ore 11.00 Ritrovo dei partecipanti al BelliBar, Via G. Zanotti, 3, 28010 Pella NO
Ore 11.15 Partenza per percorso
Ore 12.45 circa arrivo a Grassona tempo libero e Pranzo (al sacco o organizzandosi presso Strutture del posto)
Ore 14.30 circa rientro
Livello Medio – 1.30 h circa di camminata a tratta, 4,5km e 300 mt di dislivello circa. Non necessita di attrezzature o abbigliamento particolari, portarsi sempre cibo e acqua “tappafame" e scarpe trekking.
**N.B.1** La località di partenza della camminata viene raggiunta autonomamente (auto, bus, treno ecc.) o in car pooling mettendosi d’accordo con gli altri partecipanti nel gruppo chiuso Facebook e/o Telegram riservato agli associati (richiedi l’accesso appena in possesso della tessera associativa).
**N.B.2** Il "Parteciperò" di Meetup per noi non fa testo. Meetup è solo pagina di pubblicazione evento e per avere un'idea. Una volta associati seguire indicazioni per adesione "ufficiale" evento.
**COSTI E MODALITA’ DI PARTECIPAZIONE – MIN 7 PERSONE, MAX 30**
Evento riservato ai soci Gitup ENAC.
Gratuito per gli associati 2026, **[richiedi il biglietto di partecipazione qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/)** (Adesioni aperte dal Martedì precedente l’uscita)
Non sei associato o devi rinnovare il tesseramento? È necessaria la Tessera associativa, **[richiedila qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/)**
In caso di Maltempo l’uscita può essere annullata ed i partecipanti verranno avvisati sui gruppi dedicati e tramite aggiornamento di questa pagina.
**P.S.** Vi ricordiamo che GitUp non è agenzia viaggi ma un’associazione no profit che cerca di aggregare persone per passare momenti di piacevole condivisione.
[www.gitup.it](http://www.gitup.it/)
[https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione](https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione)
Aperitivo esclusivo TERRAZZA 13
Continua il nostro sabato adulto di Milano e dintorni con ricco buffet e musica commerciale a 360°.
Tavolo riservato con posto a sedere, ingresso con prima consumazione e buffet 20€. Ampio parcheggio gratuito nei dintorni del locale.
Consigliato per un età compresa tra 30 e 60 anni. Gradita la conferma ai nostri numeri
Enrico 3930134920
melissa 3755058482
MILANO COMEDY NIGHTS: English stand-up comedy
Free English Stand-up Comedy show at Churchill Caffe, Porta Venezia at 20:30
Welcome to the San Remo special of 'MILANO COMEDY NIGHTS: Porta Venezia edition 😎!!!
Join us on 28th February, Saturday for the 'COMEDY SAN REMO' 2026 of ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY🎙 at Churchill Caffe. Our comedians are awful singers, but they are good at making jokes. So if you dont know what to do during San Remo, dont worry, come find us, well crack some jokes, and who knows maybe even a song! Featuring comedians from all around the world— some flew here, some took the metro, and a few just got lost and ended up on stage. From culture shocks, Questura visits 💀, to metro fails🚇, Uni disasters🎓, aperitivo gossips🍹, Milano traumas🤷🏻♂ and dating mishaps💕 — nothing’s off-limits.
Grab a drink🍻, and get ready for an evening of laughter, and you can get to vote for your favorite comedians.
IMPORTANT: While the entry for the comedy is free, there is a 10€-minimum-consumption (includes 1 cocktail) from the bar that has to be paid at the entrance itself. If you also wish to book a table to eat, please do call the bar to confirm a reservation so that they can arrange your table accordingly.
🗓 28th Februrary, Saturday
🕕 20:30
📌 Via Manuzio 6, Milano (M1 Porta Venezia, M3 Repubblica)
📲 Book your table: call 3493119945 or reserve on Eventbrite
For more info, contact the organiser Vamshi on Instagram @vamshi_kd22
Pranzo sui navigli
Per chi volesse unirsi domenica organizziamo un pranzo sui navigli con dj set!!!
DOMENICA 8 MARZO TESTAMI Alzaia naviglio grande, 122 Milano
Taglieri mix con Sgabei
Testaroli ragù di salsiccia
Grigliata mix con patate
Acqua vino ogni 3 persone
Dj set dalle 12 alle 16
Costo della giornata 40€
solo su prenotazione!!!
info e prenotazioni
Enrico 3930134920
melissa 3755058482
🔥 RIVIERA BAR CRAWL MILAN — THE MILAN PUB CRAWL YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS 🔥
## **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.
Upcycling workshop: Level-up your shoes
With this workshop, you can transform your shoes using beads, loops, rings, and charms without a sewing machine! You'll create removable decorations that can be clipped, connected, threaded, or buttoned onto your shoes!
Please remember to bring a pair of shoes to work on!
By @solicadesign on Instagram
🎟️ Workshop participation fee: 10 euros
📍 Via Luigi Nono 7, Milan
Note: the workshop will be taught in English.
If you would like to pay in cash on the day, send a message to me, or @solicadesign on Instagram so I can reserve your spot.
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Festa donne super Aperitivo 15 euro 🎉
La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli).
Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 15€.
Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare.
Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato!
È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri:
Enrico 3930134920
melissa 3755058482
🍕 Pizza Party for the 20s & 30s — carbs, chaos & good company
📌 **What**
Craving pizza and better company? Same.
Join us (Kashish, Andrea and Bernard) for a laid-back pizza night in Milan where you can meet other 20- and 30-somethings navigating work, life, ambitions, quarter-life crises (or just here for the vibes).
How it works: you show up, grab a slice, order a drink, and mingle with awesome people in their 20s and 30s. No pressure, no awkward games just good pizza and good energy.
❗️The Meetup team won’t be there, but we’ll take care of the logistics so you can just come, eat, and enjoy. More info below!
📌 **Who**
20s & 30s only — Milanese, fuorisede, expats, professionals, students… all welcome!
📌 **How**
RSVP to join.
Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmcfvNMmnxkJ4UY1Ok0y6R)! This helps us manage reservations and connect everyone before the event.
**Important:** Please use the same username on WhatsApp as you have on Meetup so we can recognise and approve you in the group (this helps us deter scammers).
Please keep your RSVP on Meetup updated 🫶
Soft clubbing 🎉
Per chi volesse unirsi domenica organizziamo un pranzo sui navigli con dj set!!!
DOMENICA 8 MARZO TESTAMI Alzaia naviglio grande, 122 Milano
Taglieri mix con Sgabei
Testaroli ragù di salsiccia
Grigliata mix con patate
Acqua vino ogni 3 persone
Dj set dalle 12 alle 16
Costo della giornata 40€ solo su prenotazione!!!
info e prenotazioni
Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482
Skincare Workshop insieme a Infyvebeauty | SOLD OUT
**ATTENZIONE: ISCRIZIONE VALIDA SOLO A PAGAMENTO EFFETTUATO**
C’è qualcosa di più bello di prendersi cura di sé insieme ad altre donne?
Abbiamo pensato a un pomeriggio dedicato alla skincare, alla consapevolezza e alla connessione, dove imparare davvero a conoscere la propria pelle, costruire la routine perfetta e godersi un momento rilassante e super girly, in compagnia di nuove amiche 💕
Un’esperienza pensata per sentirsi più sicure, imparare cose utili e concedersi una pausa tutta per sé.
**L'evento:**
**📍Dove: **FuoriMano-Milano
🗓 **Quando**: **8 marzo**, ore 16.00 - durata di circa due ore
🫖 **Cosa faremo:** Durante il workshop scopriremo:
* le basi della skincare che tutti dovrebbero conoscere Come capire davvero il proprio tipo di pelle
* la skincare routine perfetta per ogni skin type
* consigli pratici e risposte alle vostre domande
🫰🏼**Quanto:** costo **15,00 euro con inclusa merenda (brioche e pasticcini) con té caldo**
**Conferma la tua partecipazione:**
****Ti invitiamo a confermare la tua presenza utilizzando uno dei seguenti metodi:
* [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/beatricepalacco?country.x=IT&locale.x=it_IT) (seleziona “Amici e familiari” senza commissioni)
* [Satispay](https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93ZWIuc2F0aXNwYXkuY29tL2FwcC9tYXRjaC9saW5rL3VzZXIvUzZZLUNPTi0tQjUzMDI1MjQtNkM1OC00MzQ1LTgyODUtRUQwM0NBMEMwMkQ2P2Ftb3VudD0xMDAwJmN1cnJlbmN5PUVVUg==) al numero 3394436054
**Causale pagamento:** esempio: email + 08.03. IMPORTANTE: SENZA EMAIL NON POSSIAMO CONFERMARE PRENOTAZIONE
Posti limitati – prenota subito il tuo!
Laboratorio di pasticceria: La torta mimosa
✨Un invito alla dolcezza, alla bellezza, alla celebrazione✨
Da La Petite Société, l’ 8 marzo alle ore 10.00, la Festa della Donna si trasforma in un'esperienza raffinata e indimenticabile.
Torna a trovarci il pastry chef @stefano_tironi che ci svelerà i segreti della celebre Torta Mimosa in un laboratorio di pasticceria dolcissimo ed elegante.🍰🌼
Un momento da regalarsi e da condividere con chi si ama, tra profumo di vaniglia, soffici strati dorati e dettagli che parlano di cura e passione.💛
Scriveteci per ricevere maggiori info!
Seguite @la_petite_societe su Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/la_petite_societe?igsh=MTFlM2Flc3B0cjM5dA==
THE SATURDAY
INTERNATIONAL APERITIVO
ENGLISH-SPANISH AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Are you ready to meet new people, practice your spoken english and spanish, have a drink and enjoy the evening in a different way?
Let's meet up at 19.00 at Pacino cafè for aperitivo, cocktails and for a new evening together !!!
Every Saturday night other groups from meetup, tablo and Instagram are coming and with them you will have the possibility of interacting in English, Italian and Spanish 💯 Therefore the number of participants you see registered here is only one part that is coming just from this group 🤩
To find out exactly how many we are, you can contact the organizers a few hours before the event 💌
Aperitivo euro 11
Siete pronti a conoscere nuove persone, conversare in inglese e spagnolo, bere qualcosa e godervi la serata in modo diverso?
Ci vediamo alle 19:00 al Pacino cafè per un aperitivo con cocktail e per una nuova serata insieme!!!
Ogni sabato sera si uniranno altri gruppi di meetup, tablo e Instagram, con i quali avrete la possibilità di interagire in inglese, italiano e spagnolo 💯 Pertanto, il numero di partecipanti che vedete registrati qui è solo una parte, ossia quelli che provengono solo da questo gruppo 🤩
Per scoprire esattamente quanti siamo, potete contattare gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌
Aperitivo euro 11
OSTELLO BELLO OLYMPIC GAMES
**Are you ready for the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics? We’re not.**
**That’s why we’ve created our very own Ostello Bello "Olympic" Games: a glorious display of questionable athletic skills and high-level nonsense.**
While the "other" guys are busy with the official **Milano-Cortina 2026** ceremonies, we’re bringing the real "action" to the streets of Milan. From February 6th, we aren't gathering to break world records; we’re gathering to break the laws of physics.
This isn’t about the podium; it’s about the survival of the chillest. Get your "winter" gear ready, because we’re about to prove that being an elite athlete is 10% talent and 90% just showing up for the vibes.
**The Incentive:** Every participant gets a **shot**. The "legends" who actually win take home an **Ostello Bello T-shirt or a Drink**.
## The Disciplines: Official "Technical" Standards
Every day from **7 PM to 9 PM**, our "athletes" will face a rotating schedule of these elite winter disciplines:
### 1\. Air Hockey: The Wrist\-Flick Battle
A high-speed duel where the only thing frozen is your gaze on the puck.
* **The Goal:** Smash the plastic disc into the hole.
* **Requirement:** Move your hand faster than your brain can process and celebrate every point like you’ve just secured a gold medal.
### 2\. Boxing\-Glove Beer Pong: The Clumsy Champion Challenge
We took a classic and made it impossible by adding the "Yeti factor."
* **The Twist:** You have to play wearing massive, padded boxing gloves.
* **The Challenge:** Gripping a tiny ball with giant hands is the ultimate test of patience. Success here is statistically unlikely and basically a miracle.
### 3\. DIY Curling: The Professional Slide
The most serious-looking sport in our program. We’ve replaced expensive stones with pots and ice with felt pads, but the tension is real.
* **The Setup:** A "House" (target) taped on the floor and a "Hog Line" for the release.
* **The Action:** Launch the pot while your teammates run alongside it with brooms, screaming *"Hurry! Hard!"* just like in the real tournaments.
* **The Score:** Closest pot to the center wins. Clean floors are a bonus.
### BONUS DAY: The "Wildcard" Game
The discipline is a mystery. Our local legends will choose the challenge. Expect the unexpected: and probably more shots.
**AND REPEAT.**
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
BrowserStack QA Meetup | Columbus (March 12)
**Hello Columbus!**
**The community is buzzing and growing well.**
**We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!**
We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss.
**What to expect:**
* **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds.
* **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately.
* **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit.
**Agenda**
* **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs."
**RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!**
📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM
**Stay Connected!**
Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup?
Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!**
🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)
**A Few Notes:**
✅ This is an **in-person event**
✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event.
**TALK ABSTRACT:**
AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints.
In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Drake Lundstrom is presenting:
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Abstract:
Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need!
If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo.
Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
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The formal presentation will start at noon





















