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Sofia Expats & togeda: Meet and Talk
Get ready for our biggest event so far, in partnership with Togeda and Sofia Expats! The main focus of this networking event is to bring our two vibrant communities together, sparking new friendships, valuable connections, and great conversations.
**Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats)
**Please note:** The primary language of communication for this event will be English to accommodate our international guests.
**🌟 What to expect?**
To make networking as smooth and engaging as possible, the venue will be divided into 6 dedicated interest zones: Travel, Socialising, Business, Tech, Sport, and Arts. You choose your preferred zone, and the games begin!
⏱️ **Event Program & The Rules of the Game**
**Game 1: The Icebreakers (30 minutes)**
Start by connecting with people who share your specific interest. You will chat 1-on-1 or in small groups (up to 5 people). We will provide specially curated icebreaker questions tailored to your zone to help you kickstart meaningful conversations easily.
**Game 2: The Dilemmas**
Participants in each zone will gather into larger groups. Together with your like-minded peers, you will discuss and debate engaging dilemmas prepared by our team.
**Game 3: Cross-Zone Bingo**
Time to mingle! In this dynamic round, you will need to meet people from the other interest zones. Your goal is to discuss specific topics, find individuals with certain traits, or complete fun tasks together to fill out your Bingo card.
**🎟️ The Reward:** Everyone who successfully completes their Bingo card will enter a raffle for an exclusive rewards. There will be three winners.
**🥂 Networking & Party Time**
After the structured games are over, the whole venue turns into a free zone. This is your time to relax and continue the conversations that intrigued you the most.
🎉 At 22:00, the venue will kick off a special party night! It’s the perfect way to elevate the mood, celebrate your new connections, and enjoy the rest of the evening on a high note. We wish you successful partnerships, new friendships, and an unforgettable night!
**Location:** [Bar de Rouge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wDJr6JfboskSxznx6?g_st=ic)
You need a ticket for this event:
**Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats)
See you there!
Sofia Synth Symposium
**MEET THE FUTURE OF SOUND IN EASTERN EUROPE AT //S//S ’26**
The second edition filled with gear demos, hands-on workshops, and live performances. Expect more makers, more music, and even more ways to connect with the region’s growing community of artists, inventors, and innovators.
Tickets available at [https://www.synthsymposium.com/](https://www.synthsymposium.com/) or at the door.
Single day ticket €10, two day ticket €15. 50% discount available for students (student ID required).
## Friday June 12 – Opening Party @ Atelieto Bar **(Free entrance)**
* 22:00 **LTNC – Live**
* 23:00 **Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA) – Live**
* 00:00 **YAPACC (Berlin) × DESI (Sofia) × PAKKADEJ (London) – Live**
* 01:00 **ArteFactor – Live**
* 02:00 **Wrighter – Live**
## Saturday June 13 – Expo Day 1
10:00 – Expo Doors open
12:00 – Start of the program
### Talks & Demo sessions
* 12:00 – 13:00 **Creating Audio Plugin in JUCE**
**Desislava Ilieva (daudio.dev)**
* 13:00 – 14:00 **How to embed an AI Model into your music plugin (C++/JUCE)**
**Achillefs Sourlas**
* 14:00 – 14:30 **Audiowizz - EVE Audio**
* 14:30 – 15:30 **Game Audio**
**Sound Ninja**
* 15:30 - 16:30 **Modular Synthesis Demo**
**Uwe George (Rides In The Storm)**
* 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance**
* 17:00 – 18:00 **Ableton – Deep Dive**
**Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA)**
* 18:30 – 22:00 **Live Performance**
### Workshops
* 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop**
**Boyan Avramov**
* 14:30 – 15:30 **Procedural Audio**
**Petar Guglev**
* 17:00 – 18:30 **Audio Coding**
**MusicTechBG**
## Sunday June 14 – Expo Day 2
10:00 – Expo Doors open
12:00 – Start of the program
### Talks & Demo sessions
* 12:00 – 13:00 **Sound & Music Creation with Max/MSP**
**Vladimir Vlaev**
* 13:00 – 14:00 **Circle Of Live: The Architecture of Collaborative Live Improvisation**
**Niko Seizov (Grammy nom. Creative Producer)**
* 14:00 – 14:30 **Live Performance**
* 14:30 – 15:30 **Recording Techniques vs. Audio Editing**
**Strezov Sampling (WSA nom.)**
* 15:30 – 16:30 **Randomness as a Method in Electronic Music, Sound Design, and Film Scoring**
**Emilian Gatsov (Elbi)**
* 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance**
* 17:00 – 17:30 **Software Giveaway Draw**
Win software licenses and prizes from our partners
* 17:30 – 18:30 **Past and future of electronic music**
**Simo Lazarov**
### Workshops
* 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop**
**Boyan Avramov**
* 14:00 – 18:30 **Design & Build a Simple Effect Module**
**Nikolai Dichev (Rides In The Storm)**
## Closing Party 19:00 – 22:00 @ Toplocentrala
## ТЕЖЪК ЛУКС (Shamanez + Superseko)
Compassion Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Founders Running Club :: Sofia
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
đź“… Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Sofia Expats & togeda: Meet and Talk
Get ready for our biggest event so far, in partnership with Togeda and Sofia Expats! The main focus of this networking event is to bring our two vibrant communities together, sparking new friendships, valuable connections, and great conversations.
**Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats)
**Please note:** The primary language of communication for this event will be English to accommodate our international guests.
**🌟 What to expect?**
To make networking as smooth and engaging as possible, the venue will be divided into 6 dedicated interest zones: Travel, Socialising, Business, Tech, Sport, and Arts. You choose your preferred zone, and the games begin!
⏱️ **Event Program & The Rules of the Game**
**Game 1: The Icebreakers (30 minutes)**
Start by connecting with people who share your specific interest. You will chat 1-on-1 or in small groups (up to 5 people). We will provide specially curated icebreaker questions tailored to your zone to help you kickstart meaningful conversations easily.
**Game 2: The Dilemmas**
Participants in each zone will gather into larger groups. Together with your like-minded peers, you will discuss and debate engaging dilemmas prepared by our team.
**Game 3: Cross-Zone Bingo**
Time to mingle! In this dynamic round, you will need to meet people from the other interest zones. Your goal is to discuss specific topics, find individuals with certain traits, or complete fun tasks together to fill out your Bingo card.
**🎟️ The Reward:** Everyone who successfully completes their Bingo card will enter a raffle for an exclusive rewards. There will be three winners.
**🥂 Networking & Party Time**
After the structured games are over, the whole venue turns into a free zone. This is your time to relax and continue the conversations that intrigued you the most.
🎉 At 22:00, the venue will kick off a special party night! It’s the perfect way to elevate the mood, celebrate your new connections, and enjoy the rest of the evening on a high note. We wish you successful partnerships, new friendships, and an unforgettable night!
**Location:** [Bar de Rouge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wDJr6JfboskSxznx6?g_st=ic)
You need a ticket for this event:
**Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats)
See you there!
Sofia Synth Symposium
**MEET THE FUTURE OF SOUND IN EASTERN EUROPE AT //S//S ’26**
The second edition filled with gear demos, hands-on workshops, and live performances. Expect more makers, more music, and even more ways to connect with the region’s growing community of artists, inventors, and innovators.
Tickets available at [https://www.synthsymposium.com/](https://www.synthsymposium.com/) or at the door.
Single day ticket €10, two day ticket €15. 50% discount available for students (student ID required).
## Friday June 12 – Opening Party @ Atelieto Bar **(Free entrance)**
* 22:00 **LTNC – Live**
* 23:00 **Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA) – Live**
* 00:00 **YAPACC (Berlin) × DESI (Sofia) × PAKKADEJ (London) – Live**
* 01:00 **ArteFactor – Live**
* 02:00 **Wrighter – Live**
## Saturday June 13 – Expo Day 1
10:00 – Expo Doors open
12:00 – Start of the program
### Talks & Demo sessions
* 12:00 – 13:00 **Creating Audio Plugin in JUCE**
**Desislava Ilieva (daudio.dev)**
* 13:00 – 14:00 **How to embed an AI Model into your music plugin (C++/JUCE)**
**Achillefs Sourlas**
* 14:00 – 14:30 **Audiowizz - EVE Audio**
* 14:30 – 15:30 **Game Audio**
**Sound Ninja**
* 15:30 - 16:30 **Modular Synthesis Demo**
**Uwe George (Rides In The Storm)**
* 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance**
* 17:00 – 18:00 **Ableton – Deep Dive**
**Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA)**
* 18:30 – 22:00 **Live Performance**
### Workshops
* 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop**
**Boyan Avramov**
* 14:30 – 15:30 **Procedural Audio**
**Petar Guglev**
* 17:00 – 18:30 **Audio Coding**
**MusicTechBG**
## Sunday June 14 – Expo Day 2
10:00 – Expo Doors open
12:00 – Start of the program
### Talks & Demo sessions
* 12:00 – 13:00 **Sound & Music Creation with Max/MSP**
**Vladimir Vlaev**
* 13:00 – 14:00 **Circle Of Live: The Architecture of Collaborative Live Improvisation**
**Niko Seizov (Grammy nom. Creative Producer)**
* 14:00 – 14:30 **Live Performance**
* 14:30 – 15:30 **Recording Techniques vs. Audio Editing**
**Strezov Sampling (WSA nom.)**
* 15:30 – 16:30 **Randomness as a Method in Electronic Music, Sound Design, and Film Scoring**
**Emilian Gatsov (Elbi)**
* 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance**
* 17:00 – 17:30 **Software Giveaway Draw**
Win software licenses and prizes from our partners
* 17:30 – 18:30 **Past and future of electronic music**
**Simo Lazarov**
### Workshops
* 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop**
**Boyan Avramov**
* 14:00 – 18:30 **Design & Build a Simple Effect Module**
**Nikolai Dichev (Rides In The Storm)**
## Closing Party 19:00 – 22:00 @ Toplocentrala
## ТЕЖЪК ЛУКС (Shamanez + Superseko)
Compassion Events Near You
Connect with your local Compassion community
HCCO at the Pride Parade
We will be marching again this summer at Pride. Come ready to show your Pride and stand-up for every human's right to love, respect, and family!
* **Step-off:** 10:30AM
* **Route:** High Street from the Capital to Goodale Park
Update: We are meeting at Bob Leonhard's house. You can park your car there and we will carpool to the parade. This will eliminate you finding parking in the city and excessive walking.
You SHOULD BE AT BOB'S HOUSE BY 8:45 a.m.! We will leave for the parade at 9:15 am sharp!
Bob's address: 2858 Thorndale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
If you have questions, his number is 614-301-7436
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Reynoldsburg
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
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For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-5/.
Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless – Volunteers Needed
The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org
or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. đź’›
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**!
The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*.
Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831









