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Ready to go beyond the screen and get your hands on the latest tech? Join the developer community in Cyprus for an afternoon dedicated to practical AI development and navigating tech career paths. While AI is transforming how we work, the real challenge lies in building applications that are truly useful, structured, and responsible. At this event, we are moving beyond the slides and simple prompts to focus on real-world engineering and leadership. What to Expect Software Engineers' Career Growth Panel: Get direct advice on career paths, interview strategies, and mentoring. We’re bringing together a panel of software engineers and leaders of varied experience, to answer your most pressing questions about growing in the Cyprus tech scene and beyond. Hands-on AI Workshop: Beyond the Prompt - Dive into the Agent Development Kit (ADK) with Yoyu Li, Google Developer Expert. Meaningful Networking: Connect with each other. From students to CTOs, to share ideas and find your next opportunity. Agenda 2:30 PM: Registration 3:00 PM: Keynote by Maria Stylianou, Tech Leadership Consultant & Builder 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Progression for Software Developers 4:30 PM: Coffee Break 5:00 PM: Workshop: Beyond the Prompt: Agent Development Kit (ADK) 6:00 PM: Networking Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G86iJY6usMBpsTgEA Reach the University of Cyprus Library When you enter the library, take the hallway on your right, and open the door at the very end of the hallway. It's called: Amphitheatre LRC 012 Panel: Progression for Software Developers Meet the Panelists Eleni Kadi, Software Developer Andreas Andreou, Senior Software Developer Ioanna Filippou, Head of Engineering Workshop: Beyond the Prompt - Agent Development Kit (ADK) Workshop Speaker: Yoyu Li, Technology Director & Google Developer Expert (AI) LLMs offer endless possibilities, but turning them into functional applications requires solving unique challenges. We will build a simple game using Python and the Google ADK framework to learn: Designing agent-based architectures with responsible AI. Using input/output schemas for structured data. Managing game and session states. Controlling flow with custom orchestrator agents. Prerequisites: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): A laptop is required. A Google Account. Basic knowledge of Python or programming. Jupyter/Colab experience is a plus! Register now to secure your spot and help us break the pattern in tech! Agenda --- Hosted By Maria Stylianou, GDG Organiser I'm an engineering leader, passionate about building stuff, experimenting and failing fast. My expertise lies in up-skilling developers and scaling tech organizations. I advocate for increasing diversity in tech, and creating truly inclusive and fun environments. I consult tech organizations to increase their efficiency, with trainings, team facilitations and individual tech coaching. Hit me up for a challenge, advice or coffee! Andreas Lefkatis, GDG Organizer I am a Greek Cypriot Software Developer passionate about Web, DevOps and Mobile Application Engineering. My interests lie in how cloud based infrastructures and mobile devices could revolutionise ubiquitous computing and today's tech world. GDG Cyprus Lead and HackCyprus Organiser Marilyn Haber, Software Developer | WTM Ambassador Lauren Molloy, Frontend Developer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cyprus-presents-break-the-pattern/.

Hi! If you would like to setup a Bible study but are timid to walk into a church building or be surrounded by a lot of people, we understand. To set up a one-on-one (or a small group if you and a friend or loved one want to talk together), please message us and we can setup a time. We are mainly available on Sunday nights and Tuesday nights, but we will work around your schedule. Your questions and curiosities matter :) You can also dm me on Instagram (@lydiashill) to setup a time and place. We live in Acropolis area but are willing to travel to meetup with you at a coffee shop closer to you. Just let us know!

Ready to go beyond the screen and get your hands on the latest tech? Join the developer community in Cyprus for an afternoon dedicated to practical AI development and navigating tech career paths. While AI is transforming how we work, the real challenge lies in building applications that are truly useful, structured, and responsible. At this event, we are moving beyond the slides and simple prompts to focus on real-world engineering and leadership. What to Expect Software Engineers' Career Growth Panel: Get direct advice on career paths, interview strategies, and mentoring. We’re bringing together a panel of software engineers and leaders of varied experience, to answer your most pressing questions about growing in the Cyprus tech scene and beyond. Hands-on AI Workshop: Beyond the Prompt - Dive into the Agent Development Kit (ADK) with Yoyu Li, Google Developer Expert. Meaningful Networking: Connect with each other. From students to CTOs, to share ideas and find your next opportunity. Agenda 2:30 PM: Registration 3:00 PM: Keynote by Maria Stylianou, Tech Leadership Consultant & Builder 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Progression for Software Developers 4:30 PM: Coffee Break 5:00 PM: Workshop: Beyond the Prompt: Agent Development Kit (ADK) 6:00 PM: Networking Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G86iJY6usMBpsTgEA Reach the University of Cyprus Library When you enter the library, take the hallway on your right, and open the door at the very end of the hallway. It's called: Amphitheatre LRC 012 Panel: Progression for Software Developers Meet the Panelists Eleni Kadi, Software Developer Andreas Andreou, Senior Software Developer Ioanna Filippou, Head of Engineering Workshop: Beyond the Prompt - Agent Development Kit (ADK) Workshop Speaker: Yoyu Li, Technology Director & Google Developer Expert (AI) LLMs offer endless possibilities, but turning them into functional applications requires solving unique challenges. We will build a simple game using Python and the Google ADK framework to learn: Designing agent-based architectures with responsible AI. Using input/output schemas for structured data. Managing game and session states. Controlling flow with custom orchestrator agents. Prerequisites: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): A laptop is required. A Google Account. Basic knowledge of Python or programming. Jupyter/Colab experience is a plus! Register now to secure your spot and help us break the pattern in tech! Agenda --- Hosted By Maria Stylianou, GDG Organiser I'm an engineering leader, passionate about building stuff, experimenting and failing fast. My expertise lies in up-skilling developers and scaling tech organizations. I advocate for increasing diversity in tech, and creating truly inclusive and fun environments. I consult tech organizations to increase their efficiency, with trainings, team facilitations and individual tech coaching. Hit me up for a challenge, advice or coffee! Andreas Lefkatis, GDG Organizer I am a Greek Cypriot Software Developer passionate about Web, DevOps and Mobile Application Engineering. My interests lie in how cloud based infrastructures and mobile devices could revolutionise ubiquitous computing and today's tech world. GDG Cyprus Lead and HackCyprus Organiser Marilyn Haber, Software Developer | WTM Ambassador Lauren Molloy, Frontend Developer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cyprus-presents-break-the-pattern/.

Hi! If you would like to setup a Bible study but are timid to walk into a church building or be surrounded by a lot of people, we understand. To set up a one-on-one (or a small group if you and a friend or loved one want to talk together), please message us and we can setup a time. We are mainly available on Sunday nights and Tuesday nights, but we will work around your schedule. Your questions and curiosities matter :) You can also dm me on Instagram (@lydiashill) to setup a time and place. We live in Acropolis area but are willing to travel to meetup with you at a coffee shop closer to you. Just let us know!

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**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.

**Complex Trauma Support Group** Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you. We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD. **What to expect at your first meeting:** Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge. We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit. Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time. The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other. You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 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 topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)