Confidence

Changer de perspective en venant travailler votre prise de parole en publique dans une ambiance conviviale au club Agora 75 ! [Site internet du club](https://www.toastmasters.agora75.com/) Réunion hybride (sur place et sur Zoom--nous contacter pour recevoir le lien) [Formulaire de contact](https://tinyurl.com/yuy4nxth) Bienvenue à Agora 75 Toastmasters ! Notre club francophone est un groupe dynamique de membres passionnés. Nous nous réunissons les 1e, 3e et 5e lundis du mois pour améliorer nos compétences en prise de parole en public, en communication et en leadership. Que vous soyez orateur expérimenté ou débutant, l'ambiance amicale et bienveillante de notre club vous aidera à renforcer votre confiance et à vous exprimer en toute simplicité. Vous aurez également l’occasion d‘improviser sur des sujets variés et d’apprendre grâce au retour constructif des membres. Ainsi vous développerez vos talents d’orateur et de leadership.

✅ Do you want to improve your English Speaking skills? ✅ Do you want more confidence speaking to friends and colleagues in English? ✅ Do you want to speak and learn from a native teacher? ✅ Tired of boring, traditional English classes? My name is Belinda and I'm a professional and experienced English teacher. I have students throughout the world and can help you with whatever English needs you have in the following areas: ✅ Business meeting and presentation preparation ✅ CV review, analysis, correction and advice ✅ Interview preparation ✅ Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation These 60 minutes classes will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. ✅ Small group weekend classes also available (2 or 5 hour immersion classes) What do I have to do? ✍ Confirm your attendance by WhatsApp: +34 645 598 927 💵 Cost: 25€ ⌚ When: Classes available 7 days a week 🕖 Duration: 60 minutes 📍 Where: Online 👥 Group Size: Just you!

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* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). \*\* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \*\* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, place au français ou à l'allemand ! Pour une ambiance conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement sera communiquée uniquement aux personnes possédant une carte de membre annuelle valide. En adhérant à notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette pour recevoir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. **Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨** Whether you’re visiting Paris for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together. **Who it’s for?** • Solo travelers • Expats & digital nomads • Locals who love meeting travelers **What to expect?** ✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering 🤝 Small group energy 🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures 🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like **How it works?** This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you. To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps: 1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.” It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup. Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance. 2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential) To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time: “Confirmed for today 😊” This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming. The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event. If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day. This avoids anyone showing up uncertain. 3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival** When you arrive, comment on this event page: “Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing Example: “Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.” This ensures everyone can easily find each other. Recognition Tip Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster. **When & Where?** 📅 Day: Every Tuesday & Saturday 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time 📍 Meeting point: In front of **Costadoro Social Coffee.** **Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect. **Why join Just Gutsy?** • Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect • Feel at home anywhere in the world • Be part of a growing global solo travel community • Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/ WhatsApp: After attending, you’re welcome to join the Paris Just Gutsy WhatsApp group to stay connected and suggest spontaneous meetups: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CFrEM8QZh8x24Uwax1U2pm **About Just Gutsy** **Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories. Hi, I am Syrine, I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone. I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛

FlowCon France, est une conférence pour et par les passionnés de la communauté Lean et Agile Française et Européenne, œuvrant depuis plus de 10 ans et ayant comme mission la promotion et le partage de la culture du Flow. Le Flow est au cœur des préoccupations des organisations : pratiques modernes de l’Agilité, livraison de valeur en continue, artisanat du logiciel, management de produit, expérience utilisateur, développement d’organisations apprenantes et d’équipes autonomes, leadership, management décentralisé et culture d’entreprise. Le Manifeste de FlowCon : **\- Les Produits** plutôt que les projets **\- L’Equipe** plutôt que l’individu **\- La Valeur** plutôt que l'effort **\- En Continu** plutôt que par lots Les règles qui nous guident : \> La moitié des interventions en français\, l’autre moitié en anglais \> Mise en avant chaque année des nouveaux talents \> Mixité et diversité dans le panel d’intervenants \> Des conférences pour apprendre\, se questionner et des ateliers pour pratiquer et expérimenter Se déroulant chaque année à Paris, sur deux journées, la conférence accueille divers profils de participants : \- Décisionnaires\, Chefs et Cheffes d’entreprises\, membre de comités de direction \- Leaders\, CEO\, CTO\, CPO\, DRH \- Coachs Agile et Produit\, Scrum Master\, Développeurs et Développeuses \- Project Managers\, Product Managers\, UX & UI Designers Consultez le programme de la conférence \> https://flowcon2025\.sched\.com/ FlowCon, c’est une association loi 1901, constituée d’une équipe d’une quinzaine de personnes bénévoles évoluant dans les organisations, côtoyant les difficultés du terrain, passionnées par leurs métiers et attachées aux partages communautaires. Proposer un contenu de qualité, en français et en anglais, délivré par des orateurs francophones et internationaux, afin de permettre à tous (débutants comme confirmés) d'apprendre, de partager, d'échanger dans un cadre chaleureux et convivial : voilà notre vocation. Rendez-vous les **31 Mars** / **1er Avril 2026** **\>\> \>\> Pour les réservations de billets via facture d'entreprise\, contactez nous directement par email à l'adresse: contact@flowcon\.fr**

**Soirée Toastmasters Lutèce 75 : Devenir un meilleur orateur et leader** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Important:** Suite à des contraintes relatives au nombre de places disponibles, afin de confirmer votre participation, veuillez remplir le formulaire suivante : [Formulaire d'inscription](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0W2S9SpKqKI9g08pScjkmdT8YP8uV6yLLEPPCyi2cn-uIoQ/viewform?usp=header) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Vous voulez:* * *Gagner en aisance dans la prise de parole en public?* * *Communiquer avec confiance et persuasion?* * *Développer vos compétences de leadership ?* *L' AVENIR APPARTIENT À CEUX QUI SAVENT COMMUNIQUER* *Les bons communicants savent mettre en valeur leur travail à travers des présentations et des interventions convaincantes et inspirantes. Leur aisance et leur confiance en eux contribuent également à établir un réseau plus facilement. Dans un contexte privé, être un bon orateur permet de développer sa confiance en soi et d’augmenter son charisme ou son charme.. 😊* *Alors, si le développement de vos qualités de Prise de parole en public et de Leadership sont pour vous une priorité pour votre REUSSITE PROFESSIONNELLE et PERSONNELLE, venez apprendre comment les forger lors de nos soirées hebdomadaires à travers la Méthode Toastmasters, dans une ambiance ludique et motivante.* *Notre club est constitué d’une vingtaine de membres avec une grande diversité de profils et de nationalités. Nous travaillons les différences compétences oratoires à travers les exercices d’improvisation, de discours préparés et d’évaluations.*

Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Nous espérons que vous allez bien ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à un événement convivial et social. 🗓️ **Date :** Dimanche 20 juillet 🕒 **Heure :** 15h00–17h00 📍 **Lieu :** Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 💶 **Participation :** 5€ en **espèces** pour l’organisation 📱 **Contact :** **[Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (pour la localisation en direct pendant l’événement et les annonces hebdomadaires) 🔍 **Repérez une PARAPLUIE ROUGE** ♥️⛱️ à votre arrivée ! 💌 Venez seul·e ou avec des ami·e·s — vous repartirez avec de **nouvelles amitiés** et des **souvenirs inoubliables**. 👥 **Concept de l’événement :** Cet événement est l’occasion parfaite de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes, créer des liens authentiques, et passer un bon moment en bonne compagnie — sans pression, que de **bonnes ondes** ! Voici comment ça se passe : 💬 **Discussions en petits groupes** (4 à 6 personnes par groupe) 🔁 **Changement de groupes toutes les 30 minutes** pour rencontrer plein de gens différents 🎲 **Jeux brise-glace et sujets de conversation facultatifs** pour garder une bonne dynamique Que vous soyez nouveau·elle à Paris, de passage, ou que vous cherchiez simplement à élargir votre cercle social, c’est une manière **fun et détendue** de connecter avec des personnes **ouvertes d’esprit**, dans un cadre **créatif et chaleureux**, à deux pas de Gare de Lyon. 🎉 Parfait pour les locaux, les expatriés, les voyageurs, les introvertis, les extravertis — **tout le monde est bienvenu** ! ❗ **Important :** Il s’agit d’un événement **social et amical**, pas d’un rendez-vous amoureux. Merci de contribuer à une **ambiance respectueuse, inclusive et bienveillante**. 📸 Des photos/vidéos peuvent être prises — n’hésitez pas à nous dire si vous préférez ne pas apparaître. On a **hâte de vous voir** et de vous aider à créer de nouvelles amitiés ! 🥳💬 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Hello everyone! We hope you’re doing well! 😊 We’re excited to invite you to a friendly, social event. 🗓️ **Date:** Sunday, July 20 🕒 **Time:** 15:00–17:00 📍 **Location:** Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 💶 **Fee:** €5 in **CASH** for organizing 📱 **Contact:** **[Join our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (for live location during events and weekly event updates) 🔍 **Look for a RED Umbrella** ♥️⛱️ when you arrive! **💌 Come solo or with friends —** you’ll leave with new friendships and unforgettable memories. ### 👥 Event Concept: This event is all about **meeting new people**, making meaningful connections, and simply enjoying great company — no pressure, just good vibes! Here’s how it works: 💬 Small-group conversations (4–6 people per group) 🔁 Groups reshuffle every 30 minutes so you get to meet **lots of different people** 🎲 Fun icebreakers and optional conversation prompts to keep things flowing Whether you're new in town, visiting Paris, or just looking to expand your social circle, this is a **fun and relaxed** way to connect with open-minded people in a **cool, creative setting** near Gare de Lyon. 🎉 Perfect for locals, expats, travelers, introverts, extroverts — everyone’s welcome! ❗ **Important:** This is a **social event**, not a dating event. Let’s keep the space respectful, inclusive, and friendly for all. 📸 Photos/videos may be taken — feel free to let us know if you’d rather not be included. We can’t wait to see you there and help you spark some new friendships! 🥳💬

We are very glad to host our first meetup of 2026 with **Confidence** by **Spotify** ! **18h30 - Doors Open** **19h00 - Talks** * REX on the implementation of Confidence at leboncoin by [Patrice Chaperon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricechaperon/), Product Director and [Alexis Mauzé](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-mauze/), Technical Program Manager from [leboncoin](linkedin.com/company/leboncoin/) * Experimentation in the AI era and demo of Confidence by [Sebastian Ankargren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianankargren/), PhD Statistics and Senior Data Scientist from [Spotify Confidence](https://confidence.spotify.com/) **20h30 - Networking** Join us for an informal networking session with food and drinks 🍕 📅 Tuesday, 31 March 2026 📍 5-7 Rue Saint-Fiacre - 75002 Paris ⏰ Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 7:00 PM.

✅ Do you want to improve your English Speaking skills? ✅ Do you want to expand your vocabulary? ✅ Are you bored of difficult grammar classes? These 2 hour small group classes are for those who want more than just a conversation class. These are planned two hour events with prepared materials to help with vocabulary and discussion. They are dynamic and interesting and will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. What do I have to do? ✍ Sign up in Meet Up and confirm your attendance by WhatsApp: +34 645 598 927 💵 Cost: 30€ ⌚ When: Weekends 🕖 Duration: 2 hours 📍 Where: By Skype (or Hangouts) 👥 Group Size: Maximum 3 people Classes are to be paid in advance to secure booking. I hope to see you soon. Belinda

**Complementary lessons from internal productivity to customer-facing AI** AI is transforming the travel industry, but turning ideas into reliable, measurable systems in production remains hard. In this meetup, engineers and leaders from BlaBlaCar and AMEX GBT Egencia will share practical lessons on how they structure AI efforts, ship real systems, and operationalize agentic workflows—from internal platforms to customer-facing travel products. While both companies tackle similar challenges, they’ll share perspectives from different starting points: * **BlaBlaCar** will discuss its focus on **internal productivity and developer enablement**. * **AMEX GBT Egencia** will share learnings from building **customer-facing, knowledge-grounded GenAI agents**. Together, we’ll cover: * how AI initiatives are structured and measured for impact, * how agentic AI is used for both internal productivity and external user experiences, * what it takes to evaluate, orchestrate, and operate agents reliably in production. Expect concrete examples, honest trade-offs, and shared lessons from teams approaching similar problems from different angles. **Format (Hybrid)** This will be a **hybrid meetup**. If you’re around the Paris area, we strongly encourage you to join in person for discussions, networking, and pizza. Remote attendance is also possible—**RSVP to receive the Zoom link.** **Practical Information** **Date**: March 31st, 2026 🕕 **Schedule**: * 6:00 pm – Welcome & networking * 6:30 pm – Talks start * ± 9:00 pm – Pizza & drinks **📍 Location:** AMEX GBT Egencia, 11 Chemin de Bretagne, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux (Agora conference room) **🎯 Audience:** (ML) engineers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts, AI practitioners, leaders **🗣️ Language:** English (questions welcome in English, French, and a few other languages) 👉 RSVP early — **in-person spots are limited.** **Agenda & Talks** **Part 1 — AI Strategy: Organizing for Impact** **BlaBlaCar — Yannick HOFFSESS** In the race to “AI-everything”, a lot of companies are burning cash on demos that never leave the lab. At BlaBlaCar, we took a different route: we are treating AI integration like our carpooling model — focused on efficiency and shared resources. In this talk I will go under the hood of BlaBlaCar AI strategy. This isn't about theoretical models. It is a blueprint of how we integrated AI in our practices. I’ll share our reality: the mindset that actually matters, the projects that delivered good ROI and the hurdles that are slowing down our journey. **AMEX GBT Egencia — Bernard CHEA, Véronique BLIN-ROYER** Great AI products don’t start with a model — they start with the fundamentals that make them reliable. We’ll share how we structured and evolved our AI initiatives to move from experimentation to sustained impact: building strong data and AI platform foundations, adapting our approach for GenAI without reinventing everything, and partnering closely with Product to define success criteria upfront. We’ll also cover the governance and prioritization choices that helped us — and the lessons from what slowed us down. **Part 2 — Agentic AI: Internal and Customer-Facing Use Cases** **BlaBlaCar — Mike BENOIT, Valentin FRIES** In this talk, we’ll first break down our journey in enabling engineering teams with a tailor-made multi-agent ecosystem. How to create an orchestrator agent? Are they good at introspection? How to get the most out of your trusty IDE plugin? We’ll share how we moved beyond standard Copilot usage to significantly increase developer experience. We’ll then demonstrate how agentic tools can be leveraged internally to lift operational bottlenecks, like solving the flakiness of external test systems, assisting customer support in investigating escalations, or optimizing the cost of profile picture moderation. We’ll showcase real-world implementations that directly improve our teams’ quality of life and share how we track the tools’ efficiency to provide measurable business value. **AMEX GBT Egencia — Mohamed HAMHOUM, Riham MANSRI** We’ll share a production-grounded journey of building customer-facing GenAI support, starting with a multilingual RAG-based FAQ system deployed in 10 languages. We’ll do a candid retro on what it really takes to keep a RAG experience healthy once it’s live: defining success criteria, putting the right guardrails in place, building an evaluation approach that works across languages, and maintaining quality over time through monitoring and iterative improvements—not just one-off demos. We’ll then show how those learnings informed our move from Q&A to our first Flight Exchange AI agent in production. Using insights from real chat and live-agent sessions, we’ll explain why flight changes were the right next step, what changed when we introduced an agentic workflow, and how we scoped an initial v1 to deliver value safely while creating a feedback loop to expand capabilities. **Speakers:** **Bernard CHEA** is initially a full-stack software developer since 2005 and joined Egencia back in 2012, building the booking platform, then led the data platform and lastly the AI engineering and AI platform teams. His objective has always been to have a full end-to-end view on all aspects of the business to better serve our customers, asking the same to the teams he’s managing. Outside of work, he likes spending time with friends, a former bachata dancer – connecting to humans and not only computers. **Mika BENOIT** works as a Software Engineer at BlaBlaCar since 2021. He joined the Booking squad, creating since then the backend serving the booking flow for all the buses and trains on the platform. During his free time, Mika likes to learn new maker skill, maintain a too complicated home automation setup and play Dungeon & Dragon. **Mohamed HAMHOUM** is a Machine Learning Engineer at Amex GBT since 2024 passioned by GenAI. He has worked on turning structured search systems into intelligent, agent-driven assistants using RAG and Agentic architectures. He has also led efforts in evaluating and strengthening these systems, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability in high-stakes enterprise settings. Outside of AI, he's a big fan of board games and traveling, though he ironically forgets the names of most of the games he plays, despite being able to design agentic ai systems cross teams. **Riham MANSRI** is a Machine Learning Engineer at Amex GBT, where she develops AI solutions and machine learning models across a range of use cases since her final year R&D internship back in 2022 at Egencia. She enjoys working with advanced ML technologies and applying them to real-world problems. Most recently, her work has centred on Generative AI, spanning the design and evaluation of RAG systems, agentic AI, and the use of A2A to improve agent-to-agent communication and coordination. Outside of work, Riham enjoys movies, especially horror and thrillers, has grown into an F1 fan over the past few years, and is an enthusiastic bootcamp workout devotee. **Valentin FRIES** joined BlaBlaCar as a Senior Software Engineer in 2022 and worked since then on bootstrapping and evolving the Global Distribution System enabling train sales on the platform. Prior to that, he worked for multiple years as Software Engineer in the travel industry, in education, and infrastructure. During his free time, Valentin practices Taï Chi Chuan and likes to start new hobbies — woodworking, bass guitar — that he won't be able to invest in since he has a newborn child. **Véronique BLIN-ROYER** has been working in product management for over 15 years. She started her journey when agile practices were beginning to take root — around 2012, when agile was becoming mainstream. Since then, she had the opportunity to work across different product development teams, from front-end to back-end, always refining her craft as a product leader. Product management has always been a passion for her: “not only do I practice it daily, but I also teach it in a business school and create internal training programs to help others grow in this discipline”. This background has shaped how I approach AI Product Management today — blending rigor, agility, and a deep curiosity for how AI can transform products. **Yannick HOFFSESS** is the Head of Bus and Train Engineering at BlaBlaCar, a company he joined 4 years ago, bringing over 15 years of tech leadership experience from roles in the travel industry at Amadeus. Yannick balances his professional life with a passion for sports, van-life adventures with his family and needles.

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**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation