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**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 6-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:30-19:45 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 19:45-19:55 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:55-21:15 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 21:15-21:30 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:30 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! At the Barcelona group, we often meet in a friends house. In this case, we ask that everyone bring a snack or a drink to share! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** **​**The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 20+ chapters in over 15 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

THE WHITE VILLA · Plant Showroom🌿 This is not a traditional plant store. It’s a curated showroom where plants are presented in a real setting: terrace, natural light, Mediterranean materials and a calm atmosphere. We work with a small, carefully selected range of indoor and outdoor plants suitable for urban apartments. Resilient species, easy to maintain and designed to live well in compact spaces. Throughout the day, a plant expert will be available to help you choose the right plant based on your light conditions, orientation and lifestyle. You’ll learn how to keep it alive, how to water it properly, what mistakes to avoid and how to integrate it into your home. We also offer simple, easy-to-carry packs ready to take with you. The goal is not volume. It’s choosing well and making sure the plant works in your space. Walk through the terrace, explore the selection and take home a piece of green with knowledge and intention. [More information](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K4Eikp6HRAiFDhxc6BRPt1?mode=hqctswa)

El *Culture Jam*\* acoge la reunion mensual de los ***Profesionales de la sostenibilidad con*** [Marcel Llavero Pasquina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelllaveropasquina/) y la transicion energetica ​Únete a la comunidad de profesionales comprometidos con la creación de la economía del mañana. **La transición energética se ha convertido en un relato cómodo. Petroleras que se presentan como líderes renovables. Economía circular entendida como eficiencia sin límites. Créditos de carbono como solución universal.** En este encuentro presencial, el investigador [Marcel Llavero Pasquina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelllaveropasquina/) compartirá sus investigaciones más recientes, que cuestionan estos conceptos desde la evidencia científica. Durante la sesión abordaremos: – El papel real de las grandes petroleras en el despliegue global de energías renovables. – Las contradicciones estructurales de la economía circular cuando no se replantean los niveles de extracción y producción. – Los impactos sociales y ambientales asociados a los mercados de carbono y su limitada efectividad climática. La sesión concluirá con un diálogo abierto orientado a repensar las bases de una transición verdaderamente sostenible. Un encuentro para profesionales que buscan ir más allá del discurso y conectar con una visión científica, práctica y transformadora de la sostenibilidad empresarial. Formato presencial. Plazas limitadas. Apuntarse [aqui](https://luma.com/e6zbfhr3) tambien El objetivo es reunir a los profesionales que trabajan en el sector de la sostenibilidad, con el fin de cooperar, compartir información y desarrollar competencias que maximicen el impacto de nuestras acciones en el mercado español. Es una red profesional reservada a las personas que trabajan en el sector de la sostenibilidad. *** Apuntarse [aqui](https://luma.com/e6zbfhr3) tambien **\*ESP Sobre** *La serie Culture Jam* *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso. Apocapoc BCN* **\*CAT** *Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i sans a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam pretén fer-ho. Apocapoc BCN*

Need some inspiration and/or dedicated writing time for your current WIP? Grab your laptop or notebook and join us at Simply show up at Backstory, we'll meet downstairs. Feel free to jump into working on your own writing project immediately, or wait until the quiet time starting at 5:30. at 5 pm for a bit of writer chat, before diving into an hour and a half of focused writing time. At 7, we head to a nearby bar to discuss how it all went.

If you’re actively **building/coding AI projects** (LLM apps, agents, evals, RAG, infra), come join. This is a **technical networking** meetup. Conversations are usually technically deep and hands-on. 👉🏻 **Good fit:** engineers, technical founders, researchers. 👉🏻 **Not a fit:** "AI curious", general networking. 👉🏻**Bring:** a project, demo, repo, problem you’re stuck on, or a hiring need. ⏰ We'll start at **7:00 PM at [Alice Secret Garden C/ de Pau Claris, 90, L'Eixample!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucBUHhce9Ps2dBrJ8)** 🔥 Join our **[community on WhatsApp (developers only)](https://forms.fillout.com/t/76vmbAQRoNus)** 🔥 LinkedIn: **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-engineers-community)** 🔥 Website: **[https://ai-engineers.community](https://ai-engineers.community)** See you then!

Es una sesión de liberación energética en la que se potencia tu propia Energía Vital. Por eso, uno de los primeros beneficios de la sesión es sentirte en revitalizada, en calma, ligera...A partir de ahí, puedes experimentar mucho más. Es una sesión grupal aunque la experiencia es totalmente personal. Durante la sesión, estás tumbada con los ojos cerrados y escuchando una playlist de música que te lleva a diferentes estados. Mientras tanto, yo voy tocando en diferentes lugares energéticos para ayudarte al proceso de liberación. Es una sesión para regalarte un espacio para sentirte en conexión contigo misma. Mis grupos son pequeños e íntimos para que te sientas sostenida y cuidada en todo momento. Recomendaciones: \- Usar ropa cómoda \- Comer ligero \- Venir con el corazón abierto para sentir cómo se expresa tu propia energía \- Traer antifaz si eres muy sensible a la luz \- Hay esterillas y mantas pero si quieres traer tu propio material está perfecto\. \- Traer tu propia botella de agua Lugar: Espai Entre Vidas. Zona Sagrada Familia. Marina 261 1 5. Barcelona

We are constantly being warned, but we seldom heed warnings. Cautioned about authoritarian leaders, climate change, technological dystopias, or other catastrophes, we fail to take action or even take them seriously. Too often warnings are dismissed—much like the artists, scientists, environmentalists, and intellectuals who deliver them. Why don’t we listen? **[Tickets from 10 Euros - must be purchased here.](https://luma.com/iz6eyzpf?utm-source-MEETUP)** ​In this Growth Lab LIVE session, Santiago Zabala asks us to think of warnings as “signs from the future.” He argues that warnings—as distinct from predictions—invite us to see the possibility of a radical break from the present. Predictions tell us to submit to the inevitable, but warnings ask us to take part in shaping a different future. ​**About the speaker:** ​[Santiago Zabala ](https://www.santiagozabala.com/)is ICREA Research Professor of Philosophy at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. He is the author of a number of books, including *Why Only Art Can Save Us: Aesthetics and the Absence of Emergency* (2017) and *Being at Large. Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts* (2020), and most recently, *Signs from the Future. A Philosophy of Warnings* (2025). Zabala has also written opinion articles for publications including the *New York Times*, *Al Jazeera*, and the *Los Angeles Review of Books*. Tickets: [https://luma.com/iz6eyzpf?utm-source-MEETUP](https://luma.com/iz6eyzpf?utm-source-MEETUP) ​Agenda: * ​​1830h - Doors open * ​​1900h - Talk starts * ​​2000h - Q&A * ​​2030h - Drinks & Networking (upstairs at Bar Bailen) **Growth Lab LIVE - Unlock Your Potential** ​​​Join us at Growth Lab, where ambitious minds gather to explore ideas that fuel personal and professional growth. Each session dives into powerful strategies and insights across psychology, philosophy, longevity, economics, and cutting-edge tech — designed to help you unlock your best self. ​​​Expect thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to bettering themselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, new skills, or meaningful connections, Growth Lab is your space to grow. ​​​**Follow us on Instagram: [@Growthlablive](https://www.instagram.com/growthlablive/)** ​​**Join our Meetup Group: [Growth Lab | Barcelona Talks & Events](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-hkqcaxmp/)**

🔥 AI Agent Engineering: From RAG to Multi-Agent Orchestration 📅 10 de marzo | 🕡 18:30 📍 Oficinas de Google Cloud - Spaces Plaza Universitat Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 583, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona La inteligencia artificial está evolucionando rápidamente… pero también lo están haciendo sus errores. En este meetup iremos más allá del hype para hablar de lo que realmente implica construir AI agents que funcionen en producción. Hablaremos sobre: ✅ RAG vs Fine-tuning: cuándo usar cada enfoque ✅ Sistemas multi-agente: cuándo ayudan y cuándo complican ✅ Guardrails, observabilidad y patrones human-in-the-loop ✅ Protocolos emergentes como MCP y A2A para comunicación agente-herramienta y agente-agente 🎤 Speaker principal: Fabricio Carraro Ingeniero en Computación (UNICAMP) y especialista en Data & Machine Learning, Fabricio es una referencia en IA en Brasil y Latinoamérica. ✨ Autor publicado sobre IA, LLMs y Prompt Engineering ✨ Creador de un proyecto open source de RAG incluido en el cookbook oficial de Google Gemma ✨ Host del podcast #1 en tecnología en Brasil: “IA Sob Controle” ✨ Co-creador de la “Artificial Intelligence Immersion Week” junto a Google (más de 300.000 personas) ✨ AI Specialist en conferencias internacionales Una sesión técnica, directa y sin humo. 🤝 Dinámica grupal con Monica Verdi – Code Sherpas Mónica es experta en comunicación efectiva y creación de equipos tecnológicos diversos y de alto rendimiento. Con casi 15 años de experiencia, trabaja con startups y scaleups para construir equipos que no solo entienden la visión del negocio, sino que la convierten en realidad. Nos guiará en una dinámica grupal diseñada para potenciar colaboración, comunicación y pensamiento estratégico en entornos tecnológicos. 🎯 Este evento es para ti si: Estás construyendo con LLMs Diseñas productos con IA Te interesa la arquitectura de agentes Quieres entender qué funciona realmente en producción 📍 Google Cloud - Spaces Plaza Universitat Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 583, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona 🕡 18:30 🎟️ Plazas limitadas Nos vemos el 10 de marzo. #AI #AIAgents #RAG #LLM #MachineLearning #GoogleCloud #TechCommunity #WomenInTech #BuildWithAI Agenda --- Speaker Fabricio Carraro - Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Ai Developer Advocate) Host Rosemarie García López - Women Tech Makers Barcelona UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Mataró, Spain | Google WTM Barcelona Co Organizer | FoF Avocate --- Partners Google Cloud (https://cloud.google.com) Code Sherpas --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-ai-agent-engineering-from-rag-to-multi-agent-orchestration/.

Aquí nos reunimos personas con ganas de explorar el arte desde un lugar cercano, humano y sin exigencias. No hace falta experiencia previa: solo curiosidad, ganas de compartir y el deseo de crear en compañía. Cada encuentro es una oportunidad para desconectar del ritmo diario, expresarte libremente y conocer a otras personas que también buscan un espacio auténtico donde sentirse parte de algo. Ojalá este grupo se convierta para ti en un pequeño refugio creativo.

This new book club approaches foundational texts that have shaped the past three centuries through a cross-disciplinary reading series that invites us to engage with the questions of our present. Each session pairs one of these works with a strictly contemporary text (as an optional reading), creating a dialogue in which the past becomes a lens for thinking the present, and vice versa. **No academic background is required; curiosity and openness are all you need.** *BUY THE BOOKS HERE:* **This month we will be reading [Sigmund Freud's ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/civilization-and-its-discontents/)*[Civilization and Its Discontents](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/civilization-and-its-discontents/)*. Paired with [Byung-Chul Han's ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-burnout-society/)*[The Burnout Society](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-burnout-society/)*.** Hosted by Josefina Alippi

**(CAST a continuación 🧘🏻‍♀️ ENGLISH below)** ### 🌿 Proposta relax pel dissabte 14 de març 🌿 Avui... proposta per començar el cap de setmana... ben *zen* 😌 Visitarem el poble termal de **Caldes de Montbui**, amb un patrimoni lligat al termalisme des de temps dels romans! Les seves fonts naturals escampen aigua a **74 °C 🔥**, i arreu del poble es respira una màgia especial. Des d’aquí sortirem per fer una **ruta circular de 9 km i 240 m de desnivell**, sense complicacions: un recorregut tranquil per gaudir del **paisatge, el patrimoni i la bona companyia**. Una caminada per activar cos i ànima... abans d’acabar amb una **fantàstica sessió en uns banys termals naturals! 💞** Després de relaxar-nos en **aigües sulfuroses acabades de sortir de les profunditats de la terra**, prendrem una infusió o un cafetó, i tornarem a casa amb les piles al 100 %! ⚡ 💧 **Preu ruta + entrada banys termals:** **35 €** **(25 € si véns amb el teu cotxe i portes 3 participants més del grup)** * **+ 7€ per vehicle**, que cadascú paga al seu conductor/a 🎫 Targeta ***Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutes, 1 de regal! La plaça serà reservada mitjançant paga i senyal de 25€. El preu inclou **guiatge per guia titulat, entrada als banys termals, assegurança d’accidents i RC.** > Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més 🌿 **🥪 Què cal portar?** * **Imprescindible per entrar als banys termals:** casquet de piscina, banyador o biquini + tovallola * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals **❗️ Política de cancel·lació:** * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! **📲 Segueix-nos...** * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👙 **CASTELLANO** 💦 ## **Propuesta relax – sábado 14 de marzo 🌿** Hoy… propuesta relaaaaaaaaaax para un finde zen 😌 Visitaremos el pueblo termal de **Caldes de Montbui**, con un patrimonio ligado al termalismo desde tiempos de los romanos. ¡Sus fuentes naturales brotan a **74 °C 🔥** y en todo el pueblo se respira una magia especial! Desde aquí saldremos para hacer una **ruta circular de 9 km y 240 m de desnivel**, sin complicaciones: un recorrido tranquilo para disfrutar del **paisaje, el patrimonio y la buena compañía.** Una caminata para activar cuerpo y alma... antes de terminar con una **fantástica sesión en unos baños termales naturales 💞** Después de relajarnos en **aguas sulfurosas recién salidas de las profundidades de la tierra**, tomaremos una infusión o un café… ¡y volveremos a casa con las pilas al 100 %! ⚡ 💧 **Precio ruta + entrada a los baños termales:** **35 €** **(25 € si vienes con tu coche y traes a 3 participantes más del grupo)** * **+ 7 € por vehículo**, que cada pasajero paga a su conductor/a 🎫 **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** ¡cada 10 rutas, 1 gratis! La plaza será reservada mediante paga y señal de 25€. El precio incluye **guía titulado, entrada a los baños termales, seguro de accidentes y RC.** > Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más 🌿 🥪 **Qué traer:** * **Imprescindible para entrar en los baños termales:** gorro de piscina, bañador o bikini + toalla * Picnic para comer durante la ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña y ropa por capas (adaptable al tiempo) * Bastones opcionales ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizarán devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💦 **ENGLISH** 😌 ## **💞Relax proposal – Saturday March 14th 🌿** Today... a relaaaaaaaaaax plan for a zen weekend 😌 We’ll visit the thermal village of **Caldes de Montbui**, whose spa tradition dates back to Roman times! Its natural springs gush out water at **74 °C 🔥**, and the whole village has a truly magical atmosphere. From there, we’ll enjoy a **circular hike of 9 km and 240 m elevation gain**, with no technical difficulties — a calm route to enjoy the **landscape, history, and good company.** A gentle walk to awaken body and soul… before finishing with a **fantastic session in natural thermal baths! 💞** After relaxing in **sulphurous waters coming straight from the depths of the earth**, we’ll enjoy a herbal tea or coffee — and head home fully recharged! ⚡ 💧 **Price (hike + thermal bath entry):** **€35** **(€25 if you come with your own car and bring 3 other participants)** * **+ €6 per vehicle**, paid by each passenger to their driver 🎫 ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes, get 1 free! The price includes **certified mountain guide, SPA entry, accident insurance, and civil liability insurance.** > Travel peacefully, enjoy more 🌿 🥪 **What to bring:** * **Required for the thermal baths:** swimming cap, swimsuit or bikini + towel * Picnic lunch for the route * At least 1.5 L of water * Hiking boots and layered clothing (adaptable to the weather) * Trekking poles optional ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 for management) or change for another hike within the next 6 months. ❌ After 48 h: no refunds or changes. Thank you for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Running production-level AI (especially LLMs and generative models) is facing a wall: cost, performance and hardware availability. Cloud bills are skyrocketing, latency is impacting user experience, and reliance on high-end GPUs is creating a bottleneck. On top of that, new regulations such as the EU AI Act are increasingly requiring transparency on energy consumption. Green AI is an emerging field dedicated to making AI environmentally sustainable without compromising model performance. This discipline goes hand in hand with engineering efficiency: using fewer resources to achieve equivalent results. By optimizing models to reduce energy consumption, we address two critical goals at once: we significantly improve operational margins and scalability, and we minimize the carbon emissions. In this session, we will demonstrate how to address these challenges using **GAISSA**, a UPC spin-off project that automates AI model optimization. We will show a **Live Demo** covering: * A walk-through of how a standard model is compressed and adapted for efficiency * A Return on Investment (ROI) comparison of a standard vs. an optimized model * A visualization of cost reduction (€), latency (ms), and emissions (CO2) **Who Are We** We are the team behind GAISSA, researchers and engineers from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). We specialize in AI efficiency and model optimization, and our mission is to make advanced AI accessible, affordable, and compliant with future standards. More on: [https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems](https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems) **Location and sponsor** This event is sponsered by **basetis**, a technology consultancy that stands out not just for its IT services, but for its radical approach to corporate structure. The event will take place in their office, which is located in **La Pedrera (Casa Milà)**. The access to the building will be by **Carrer Provença** entrance. **Event schedule** Doors open from **18:30** to **19:00.** Please join us after the presentation for pizza and drinks to network with other attendees.

This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)! \-\-\- Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games. We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

## Hey Columbus WIP peeps! ## Are you ready for an event that actually gives you what you asked for?? **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **A Small-group coaching conversations for women in product navigating growth, leadership, and career decisions.** **March 10 \| 5:30–8:00 PM** **Rev1 -- NEW SPACE** **330 Rush Alley #100** **Parking Options:** • **Rev1 at The Peninsula** • **Starling St. Garage South** – 377 W. Capital St. • **LAZ Parking (COSI)** – 50 Belle St. • **LAZ Parking Limited** – 375 W. State St. • **Veterans Memorial Lot** – 300 W. Broad St. • **Metered Street Parking** **What moves are you making?** A promotion you’re working toward. A role change you’re considering. A bigger leadership opportunity. A conversation that needs to happen. A decision that’s been sitting in the back of your mind. For our Q1 Women in Product Columbus event, we’re creating space to actually work through those moments. **Making Moves** is an evening of focused, facilitated coaching conversations with experienced mentors from our local product community. This isn’t a panel. It’s not passive networking. It’s small-group dialogue designed to be thoughtful, practical, and worth your time. Here’s how it will work: • You’ll choose a topic that reflects what you’re navigating right now • You’ll join a small coaching circle (5–7 participants) • Each circle is led by a mentor who has lived experience in that area • We’ll run two rounds so you can go deeper or explore a second conversation ### Coaching Topics: • Communicating the Value of Your Work (or Team) • Career Transitions & What’s Next • Growing Into Leadership • Staying Relevant as Technology (and AI) Changes • Getting Alignment and Decisions from Leadership Our goal is simple: you leave with clearer thinking, practical perspective, and at least one next step you feel confident about. Space in each circle will be limited to keep conversations meaningful. If this sounds like the kind of room you’ve been wanting to be in, we’d love to see you on March 10. RSVP here! [https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event](https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event "https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event") *And if you haven't joined the WIP group - do that too, would ya?!?!* — Your Columbus Chapter Leads - Amber, Leah and Liz!

**Men of Unity** is a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, share, and grow together. In this circle, we explore what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and spiritual awareness in today’s world. Through open dialogue, reflection, and mutual support, we learn to balance strength with compassion, confidence with humility, and action with mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking deeper spiritual connection, personal clarity, or simply a supportive brotherhood, this group invites you to bring your authentic self and grow in community. Each gathering may include: * Open discussion on real-life challenges and victories * Guided reflection, prayer, or meditation * Encouragement for living from truth, not fear * Tools for emotional and spiritual growth No preaching. No pressure. Just real men, real conversations, and real transformation.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow