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Ready for our Product Tank BCN March edition? 🚀 **AI Changed How We Build Product. But Nobody's Talking About What It's Doing to Us.** Two talks. Two sides of the same coin. 🎤 **[Emma Sesmero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-sesmero/), VP of Product @ Factorial** has a large product organization and they've been rethinking how their teams work with AI. Not as an experiment, but as a real shift in their day-to-day. Emma will share what actually changed: how they've adapted their product ways of working, what's working, and what they've learned along the way. 🎤 **[Kax Uson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaxuson/), Leadership & Career Coach** The pressure to adopt AI, the shifting expectations, the constant feeling that you're falling behind — it's accelerating burnout across product teams. Kax will talk about how to recognize it, manage it, and build sustainable ways of working when everything around you is changing. One talk about how AI is transforming the work. One about how to make sure the work doesn't break you. 📍 **Location:** Factorial HQ - Carrer de la Llacuna, 56, Building C ("All Hands" room) 🕒 **Time:** Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 6:45 PM 🎟 **RSVP –** Important Note: * Your RSVP matters! Our events often reach full capacity, and many people end up on the waitlist. If you can no longer attend, please **update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance** so someone else can take your spot. * Also, please **make sure your RSVP details are correct**, as you’ll need a valid ID to enter the building. Join us for an evening filled with engaging discussions and an opportunity to connect with fellow product enthusiasts!

We are excited to announce our third edition Our theme for March is BAD TIMING ⏰ Too early. Too late. Almost. The right thing at precisely the wrong moment. Give us stories of missed trains, mistimed confessions, near-misses, and doors that closed just as you reached for them. People who arrived too soon—or far too late. As always, interpret the theme freely. Storytelling Barcelona is a completely free event run by volunteers. We will always remain free because we want to be an event open to everyone! We do have a donation jar at the event that helps sustain the project, so bring some extra change and toss it in. **Interested in sharing a story?** Spots are volunteer-based and given on a first come, first serve basis. [Sign up through our form](https://forms.gle/gDY6vAA7fdiBwAC4A). Our find us on Instagram @storytellingbarcelona For any questions or concerns, reach out to us via DM! 📍 **Where:** Café El Noa Noa, C/Villarroel 71, Eixample 🕢 **When:** Wednesday, March 25th **Time:** Doors at 19:00 — Stories from 19:30 to 21:30 💶 **Free entry** \| **Donations welcome** **No RSVP needed to be part of the audience** — just walk in, grab a seat, and join us for an evening of community, courage, and connection.

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

¿Qué hacemos? A las 20:00h tenemos una meditación budista guiada. La meditación tiene una duración de unos 25 minutos y es accesible y beneficiosa para personas de todos los niveles de experiencia. ¡AVISO! Si es tu primer dia te esperamos 10 minutos antes. ¡Estaremos encatados de recibirte! ¿Qué es el Camino del Diamante? El Buda dio instrucciones a tres clases de personas. Las primeras que deseaban evitar el sufrimiento recibieron las enseñanzas sobre Causa y Efecto, llamadas Camino Angosto (Hinayana). El segundo tipo de personas sentía la necesidad de beneficiar a los demás, por lo que les dio enseñanzas sobre compasión y sabiduría, llamadas Gran Camino (Mahayana). Finalmente a las personas que tenían una confianza sólida en su propio potencial y en de los demás, el Buda explicó enseñanzas del Camino del Diamante (Vajrayana). En este último nivel utilizamos métodos de identificación con la meta y actuamos como un Buda hasta que llegamos a ser como él. En el nivel más elevado, la meta, es el completo desarrollo de la mente, a lo cual denominó el Gran Sello (Mahamudra). ¿Quiénes somos? El Centro Budista Camino del Diamante de Barcelona forma parte de los más de 700 centros de meditación a nivel internacional de la tradición Karma Kagyu del Budismo Tibetano. Estos centros han sido fundados y guiados por Lama Ole Nydahl y su esposa Hannah Nydahl, de acuerdo con los deseos de H. H. XVI Karmapa. Ahora están bajo la guía espiritual de H.H. XVII Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. Nuestro centro está formado por personas que tienen sus propios trabajos e incorporan las enseñanzas y las meditaciones del Camino del Diamante en sus vidas cotidianas. Nuestros miembros comparten la responsabilidad de guiar meditaciones, contestar preguntas y dar explicaciones sobre budismo. Nuestro trabajo no es remunerado y se basa en el idealismo y la amistad. Realizamos noches semanales de meditación, que están abiertas al público y son gratuitas. Hay un ambiente social relajado y se animan las preguntas. Las meditaciones son guiadas en castellano, permitiendo que el espacio, la claridad y la alegría surjan naturalmente. Otras actividades incluyen charlas, enseñanzas y práctica personal. INFORMACIÓN COVID-19 A continuación revisa las medidas necesarias para asistir a la meditación: * Si tienes cualquier síntomas o no te encuentras bien, por favor abstente de venir.

Join us monthly for a creative gathering of designers, design researchers, and AI innovators. This networking event unites professionals passionate about user experience, design methodologies, research insights, and AI-powered design tools to share knowledge, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Our collaborative atmosphere offers an ideal space to discuss design challenges, explore research methodologies, and discover how AI is transforming the design landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, gain insights on emerging design practices, or explore the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, this monthly meetup is your creative hub. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow design professionals who are pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible through thoughtful design, rigorous research, and innovative AI applications.

**Join us for drinks and if you want Tapas. All welcome locals, tourists and expats!** If you're looking to enjoy some much needed fun in BCN with other fabulous like-minded people, this is the night for you! **Please RSVP so I can confirm with the place.** Pay for what you drink or eat. Please remember there is a 2 drink minimum ( It can be bottled water). Food is optional. Standard Meetup donation 2 eu is optional. Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this event is perfect for tourists, expats, and locals who love to explore new restaurants while making valuable connections with like-minded individuals. Hope to see you there!! Please SEND ME A WA up if you want to be added to the WA group chat +34656412407

Do you know the feeling of designing for clients but losing touch with your own creative voice? Join our next Bloomfield Design Talk in Barcelona: Beyond Designing for Others: Reclaiming Your Artistic Voicewith Jun Ioneda. On March 25, we’re welcoming Jun Ioneda, Brazilian graphic artist and one of today’s most distinctive visual voices, for an honest and inspiring talk about what it really means to create on your own terms. After years of delivering acclaimed work for his clients, Jun found himself asking a question many creatives know all too well: what’s my own creative voice? His work blends science fiction, fantasy, queer themes, and Japanese influences into a universe that is at once whimsical and somber, playful and deeply introspective. Based in Barcelona, he runs his studio BARCA and teaches Illustration and Art Direction at Aprender.Design and LABASAD. Whether you are a designer, illustrator, photographer, animator, or any kind of creative navigating the tension between client work and personal expression, this talk will meet you where you are. Come for the talk. Stay for the conversation. 📍 BAU University 
📅 March 25
 🚪 Doors open: 18:30
 🎤 Talk starts: 19:00
 🤝 Networking: 20:00 Anyone taking part in the event agrees that the organizer accepts no liability. By participating in the event, you also agree to videos and pictures being taken for later publication online. See you soon, designer friends! 🫶

Neoliberalism took shape in the shadow of Keynesian dominance in the mid-20th century. While governments across the Western world embraced active economic management and expanded welfare states, a small group of economists and philosophers kept a different vision alive. Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, and the Mont Pelerin Society argued that central planning - even democratic planning - could threaten human freedom by concentrating power and swapping individual choice for bureaucratic judgment. Their critique was both economic and moral: markets weren’t just efficient; they were closely tied to liberty. Friedman pushed back on the Keynesian story, arguing that government failures, not market failures, were often behind economic crises. For decades, these remained minority views - debated more in seminars than in parliament. But in the 1970s, neoliberalism moved from the margins to center stage. Stagflation - high inflation combined with high unemployment - seemed impossible under Keynesian theory, yet there it was, and it made neoliberal ideas suddenly feel relevant (and even exciting) to politicians. Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan didn’t just adopt new policies - they championed a new philosophy. Thatcher’s famous line that “there is no such thing as society, only individual men and women” captured the mood shift. Both pursued privatization, deregulation, union-busting, and tax cuts for the wealthy. The state’s role changed from economic manager to referee of market rules. Within a decade, neoliberal policies became the new norm - and they’ve helped reshape how societies think about everything from welfare systems to work. This session will be led by Luca. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. Image: Thatcher, Thatcher, milk snatcher - twirling with Ronnie Raygun, tax-cut dispatcher. (Thatcher stopped milk being given for free to children at school...)

**¿Te gustaría descubrir los secretos e historia de Badalona?** Acompáñanos en un tour único donde viajarás al pasado de esta ciudad del área metropolitana de Barcelona. Desde la **antigua Baetulo romana** hasta la **Badalona actual**, recorreremos sus calles mientras desvelamos curiosidades, personajes y lugares emblemáticos que han marcado su evolución. Visitaremos puntos destacados como el **Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona**, la histórica **Fábrica del Anís del Mono**, el encantador **Carrer del Mar** y finalizaremos en la céntrica **Plaça Pompeu Fabra**. 🕒 **Duración:** aproximadamente 2 horas 📍 **Punto de encuentro:** entrada del Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona 🗣️ **Idioma:** catalán o español (según los asistentes) 👩‍🏫 **Guía:** Mia Soria, historiadora y divulgadora cultural 💰 **Precio:** 10 € por persona 💳 Pago al comienzo del tour en efectivo o vía Bizum *Al finalizar el recorrido, te invitamos a quedarte a tomar algo si te apetece. Será un momento ideal para resolver dudas, compartir conocimientos históricos y disfrutar de un intercambio cultural en un ambiente relajado.* 🍻​ ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de redescubrir Badalona de una forma diferente y cercana!

**Excepcionalment estarem a la Nau 3 en comptes de a la Nau 1** David Ramírez-Ordóñez (Hiperterminal) ens parlarà de projectes que fan servir Wikidata per treballar dades obertes enllaçades i visibilitzen les obres digitals en domini públic, així com les seves absències. Identifiquem la feina que es pot fer en biblioteques, arxius i museus a Colòmbia, per digitalitzar obres, ubicar-les geoespacialment sense infringir el dret d'autor. Presentem Paulina, la Calculadora de domini públic colombià i el Viquiprojecte Visibilitzant el domini públic colombià. 📅 **Data:** 26 de març ⏰ **Hora d'inici de la xerrada:** 19:00 h 📍 **Ubicació:** [Akasha Hub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZE8q8uaag8UgnRCA) \- Carrer de la Verneda\, 19\, Nau 3 · Barcelona **Excepcionalment estarem a la Nau 3 en comptes de a la Nau 1**

**Explora la Barcelona más antigua y descubre sus secretos mejor guardados.** Acompáñanos en un recorrido fascinante por el casco antiguo de la ciudad condal, donde la historia cobra vida en cada rincón. Durante aproximadamente 1 hora y 45 minutos, caminaremos por calles que han sido testigo de siglos de acontecimientos, desde la época medieval hasta nuestros días. Visitaremos algunos de los lugares más emblemáticos como **la Catedral de Barcelona, la Generalitat de Catalunya, la Catedral del Mar, el Born**, y finalizaremos nuestro viaje en el majestuoso **Arc de Triomf**. Este tour está pensado para los amantes de la historia y para los curiosos de corazón❤️​: **te compartiremos datos sorprendentes y anécdotas que te harán ver Barcelona con nuevos ojos.** 🗣 **Idioma:** Español/Català 🙋‍♀️​ **Guía:** Mia Soria 🕰 **Duración:** 1h 45min aprox. 💶 **Precio:** 10 € por persona 💳 **Pago al comienzo del tour en efectivo o vía Bizum** 📍 **Punto de encuentro:** Catedral de Barcelona 📍 **Punto final:** Arc de Triomf *Al finalizar el recorrido, te invitamos a quedarte a tomar algo si te apetece. Será un momento ideal para resolver dudas, compartir conocimientos históricos y disfrutar de un intercambio cultural en un ambiente relajado.* 🍻​ ¿Te animas a redescubrir Barcelona con nosotros?

*** **Hello, fellow DevOps enthusiasts 🤓** On March 26, we'll meet again for a couple of insightful talks, hosted by **[Mews](https://developers.mews.com)**! 📍 **Location**: Cloudworks, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 613, 9th Floor. Check in at the ground floor entrance ***NOTE: Line-up update!!*** *** 📅 **Agenda** * **19:00 - 19:15** Welcome from the hosts * **19:15 - 20:00** DevOps in Space: Lessons from Low Earth Orbit * **20:00 - 20:45** Rats in my pipeline! The never-ending story of supply chain attacks * **20:45 - 22:30** Networking & Snacks *** 🎤 **Talks & Speakers** * **Title: DevOps in Space: Lessons from Low Earth Orbit** * **Speaker**: **David Jacovkis** * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **About:** I started as a sysadmin when workloads ran on bare metal, and Devs were the enemies of Ops. The industry changed, and we changed with it, but at the end of the day, we're still the ones who receive an alert when things stop working. * **Abstract**: Remember when you knew all your servers by name and deployed changes with a single SSH command? Now imagine doing that when your link comes in 10-minute windows every few hours, and bandwidth is a precious commodity measured in kbps. Welcome to DevOps in Space. At Sateliot, our Infrastructure & Software Engineering team works at the intersection of aerospace, telecommunications and software. We build modern distributed systems and then send them to an environment where normal expectations -low latency, immediate feedback, up-to-date systems- simply don’t apply. In this talk I’ll give a high-level tour of the challenges that make space and telco different: intermittent and low-bandwidth connectivity, long feedback loops, constrained devices, and the cultural gaps between aerospace, telco and software teams. I'll also share some adaptations that allow us to apply some of the DevOps processes and tools that have become industry standards. *** * **Title: Rats in my pipeline! The never-ending story of supply chain attacks** * **Speaker**: Davinci Lisapaly * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **About:** I'm a software engineer turned security engineer. I ensured product teams are shipping secure code without blocking them. Also, have a curse for incidents happening while walking my dog. * **Abstract:** In the day and age of micro services, every 10 lines of code have their own pipeline. Not only is it a challenge from a reliability perspective, but also within the security domain. Most of the code we ship isn't even ours. How do we make sure that the code is safe? How do we make sure we can trust the dependencies we import? How do we prevent RATs from slipping into our production environments and stealing all our cheesy secrets and tokens? This presentation will explain, through real-world supply chain incidents, what these rats are and how we can detect and prevent them from even entering our pipelines. *** 🏢 **About our host** **Mews** has been on a mission to build technology that puts people back at the heart of hospitality. Meet their R&D team on [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/mewsrnd) or directly on [developers.mews.com](https://developers.mews.com). *** 🔑 **Important Access Note:** Doors open at **18:45**. Please make sure to check in at the **ground floor entrance** upon arrival.

The **Bunkers Barcelona Sunset Experience** is one of the most breathtaking free tours in the city. Located atop the Turó de la Rovira hill, the famous **Bunkers del Carmel** offer 360-degree panoramic views of Barcelona, a fascinating historical backdrop, and an unforgettable escape into both nature and history. Far from the crowded tourist hotsposts, this is the ultimate place to watch the **sunset in Barcelona**. #### A Window into Barcelona's Past The **Bunkers del Carmel** aren't just a viewpoint—they’re a piece of living history. Built during the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930s, these anti-aircraft bunkers formed part of Barcelona’s defense system against aerial bombings. Their strategic location provided clear visibility of the entire city, maximizing protection. After the war, the bunkers and surrounding hill became home to a shantytown community, where many families lived in humble, self-built houses until the 1990s. This complex past is part of what makes the site so compelling: it tells a layered story of war, resilience, survival, and urban transformation. **What to Bring:** * Comfortable walking shoes (for the hike) * A camera or smartphone for photos * Water and snacks or a picnic * A jacket or sweater for cooler evenings * A blanket or something to sit on * And most importantly, bring your curiosity and sense of adventure. **Thinks to keep in mind:** * **📍 Meeting point:** Plaza Real, (Outside Kabul Hostel) * **🕰️ Starting Time:** 15h * **👶 Age average:** up to 10 years old. * **🐾 Pets:** Allowed. * **👟 Dresscode:** Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Meet and mingle with elixir devs over a beer, wine or water. The last couple of meetings involved drinking lots of wine and sharing tapas. As folk left they just paid what they felt was right. This system is working well thus far so we will look to continue using it, till it breaks :)

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

**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: Type Annotations with John Cassidy 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

**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.** We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on: **How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.** We’ll cover: * what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level) * why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.) * how people are building real systems with them today * where things break in practice This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A. Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join. No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems. We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.

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.