Critical Design

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/)**

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? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method 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.").

**Event information:** * **Access Time:** Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM. * **Where to enter:** Access will be through the **Provença street** entrance, not the main door (we have attached a map to make it easier to find). * **Reception:** There will be accredited staff at the door to welcome you. If you arrive a bit early or don’t see anyone for a few minutes, don’t worry! We will come down to get you shortly. * **Access Requirement:** Before entering the room, it is mandatory to fill out this quick form: [https://forms.gle/4aZkczf825SAKi5M7](https://forms.gle/4aZkczf825SAKi5M7) 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.

-**Please note this is a paid event that requires** **[External Registration](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fuckupnightsbarcelona/2022269/r/meetup)**- **[Fuckup Nights](https://www.fuckupnights.com/)** is a global community and event series that shares stories of professional failure. Each month, in events across +250 cities and 70 countries, we get a couple of speakers to get up in front of a room full of strangers to share their own professional fuckup. The stories of the business that crashes and burns, the partnership deal that goes sour, the product that has to be recalled, we tell them all. The Fuckup Nights community in Barcelona was born in 2015 and currently has + 4000 members, in our by-monthly events we welcome an average of 120 attendees. Please, note this event will take place at [Aticco Bogatell](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CAKzPLujvEbyxJ2y9) (C/ Pallars 108, Barcelona) Agenda: * 18:30 **Open Doors.** * 19:00 **Welcome & Intro**. * 19:15 **Fuckup Stories.** Don't miss out on our upcoming speakers sharing their personal experience with failure: * **"Oh shit Mic"** * **[Camila Cortés](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccortesgarcia?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BejknDtH%2FQceZU4kCcxYM6A%3D%3D)** * Q&A * 20:15 **Networking** with food and drinks * 21:30 **End**. Get **[your tickets](https://buytickets.at/fuckupnightsbarcelona/1781539/r/rmeetup)**[ ](https://buytickets.at/fuckupnightsbarcelona/1781539/r/rmeetup)and don't miss the great lessons with the stories of our amazing speakers, the fun, the beers and the amazing people which form our beloved community. Please, note this event is hosted in person and conducted in **English.** Your **passport** or **ID** will be required to enter the venue.

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**\*\* REGISTRATION via Thoughtworks website NECESSARY - [follow this link](https://tinyurl.com/3k6bcv6r) \*\*** Join us at the **Thoughtworks Barcelona office** for an inspiring panel **discussion celebrating the journeys of women in technology**. In partnership with Factoría F5, an NGO providing training and tech career opportunities while promoting talent, diversity, and inclusion in IT, we’ll explore the challenges, successes, and pathways of women pursuing careers in IT and tech – creating a space for learning, connection, and empowerment. **Featured Speakers:** * **[Nicole Btesh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebtesh/)** \- Lead Experience Designer\, Thoughtworks * **[Rosa Palli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-palli-05a3a421/)** \- Senior Mobile Developer\, Thoughtworks * **[Noelia Torres](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelia-torres-ba%C3%B1os-473377138/)** \- CEO\, Factoria F5 * **[Yeraldín Salazar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-salazar-5bb1971b0/)** \- Cybersecurity Trainer\, Factoría F5 Together, we’ll dive into real experiences of women navigating the tech landscape, from breaking into the industry, overcoming barriers, and building impactful careers, to sharing strategies for growth and leadership. Come connect, learn, and be part of a growing network of women shaping the future of technology. **Spaces are limited - register now to secure your spot!** **\*\* REGISTRATION via Thoughtworks website NECESSARY - [follow this link](https://tinyurl.com/3k6bcv6r) \*\***

La Green Software Foundation colabora en la difusión del evento organizado por Green AI Barcelona, en la que se presentará el proyecto GAISSA, de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. [Optimizing AI Inference: How to Cut Costs, Latency & Energy, jue, 12 mar 2026, 18:30 | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/es-es/green-ai-barcelona/events/313278330/) Consideramos que esta charla será del interés de los miembros del grupo de MeetUp de Barcelona. La asistencia es libre y presencial. Apuntarse directamente en el evento original. **NO APUNTARSE EN ESTE EVENTO**

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

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

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.

**(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)**

¿Te gustaría comprenderte más profundamente y reconciliarte con todas tus partes? En este taller exploraremos nuestras **“luces”** —fortalezas, talentos y virtudes— y nuestras **“sombras”** —aspectos que solemos ocultar, negar o juzgar—, para integrarlas en una mirada más completa y amorosa de quienes somos. A través de dinámicas vivenciales, reflexión guiada y ejercicios de autoconocimiento, aprenderás a: * Reconocer los rasgos de tu personalidad que mantienes ocultos o rechazados. * Comprender qué mensajes y aprendizajes contienen tus sombras. * Fortalecer tu autoestima al integrar tus luces con compasión y autenticidad. Este encuentro es un espacio seguro para compartir, descubrir y crecer. No se requiere experiencia previa, solo apertura y curiosidad por conocerte mejor. 🗓️ **Fecha:** 15 de noviembre 🕓 **Horario:** de 10:30 a 13h 📍 **Lugar:** presencial en Calle Porta, 9 Barcelona 💫 **Facilita:** Anabel Pérez y Amadeo Dieste, Profesores de meditación Raja Yoga y Desarrollo personal con 30 años de experiencia. Inscripciones. Puedes comunicarlo a personas que creas que les pueda interesar. Trae libreta y boli si quieres tomar notas. Te esperamos!

🚨 **Las inscripciones se realizan únicamente vía Eventbrite**, así que no te olvides de obtener tu ticket en **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** La IA está acelerando los tiempos y transformando las metodologías que usábamos hasta ayer. Es el momento de poner en común cómo queremos que evolucione nuestra profesión. El futuro del sector tecnológico lo construimos entre todas las personas que formamos la comunidad. ¿Y qué mejor que hacerlo con un Open Space para toda la comunidad crafter, el primero de 2026? 🙌 Como viene siendo habitual, lo realizaremos en [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), el campus de programación más innovador que siempre está dispuesto a acoger eventos de la comunidad. En esta ocasión nos hemos juntado con las comunidades [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/"), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/ "https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/") y [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/ "https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/") para conseguir que sea más que especial. ¡Esperamos verte el 14 de marzo! 🦄 *** 🚨 **Registrations are made only via Eventbrite**, so don't forget to get your ticket at **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** AI is accelerating timelines and transforming the methodologies we used until yesterday. It’s time to come together and discuss how we want our profession to evolve. The future of the tech sector is built by all the people who make up the community. And what better way to do it than with an Open Space for the entire crafter community, the first one of 2026? 🙌 We will do it at [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), the most innovative programming campus, always willing to host community events. This time we’ve teamed up with the [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/) and [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/) communities to make it extra special. See you March 14th! 🦄 *** 🚨 **Les inscripcions es realitzen únicament via Eventbrite**, així que no t'oblidis de treure l'entrada a **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** La IA està accelerant els temps i transformant les metodologies que fèiem servir fins ahir. És el moment de posar en comú com volem que evolucioni la nostra professió. El futur del sector tecnològic el construïm entre totes les persones que formem la comunitat. I què millor que fer-ho amb un Open Space per a tota la comunitat crafter, el primer del 2026? 🙌 Com és habitual, ho farem a [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), el campus de programació més innovador que sempre està disposat a acollir esdeveniments de la comunitat. En aquesta ocasió ens hem unit amb les comunitats [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/) y [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/) per aconseguir que sigui més que especial. Ens veiem el 14 de Març! 🦄

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🌸 **ENGLISH below)** Avui posem rumb a l'oblidada comarca del Baix Segrià... un territori gèlid a l'hivern, molt càlid a l'estiu, rumb a la Catalunya deserta on només uns quants centenars de pagesos treballen la terra i cultiven molta de la fruita que menjarem aquest estiu... En aquestes terres àrides... i només durant dues setmanes es produeix **un dels espectacles més extraordinaris de la natura: la floració del presseguers! La visió de la catifa de color rosat pels camps amb milers de presseguers florits és un espectacle pels ulls... únic i increïble i un regal també... per a l'ànima!** 🌸 🌸 🌸 **Característiques de la ruta:** 12km molt fàcils per camins entre camps de cultiu bàsicament plans (160m de desnivell). **Preu:** **25€ x l'excursió** **+ 15€ pel transport** (es paga directament al conductor) **= TOTAL 40€.** **Targeta *Nature Connect*... cada 10 rutes, 1 gratis!** **El preu inclou guiatge ruta sender per guia titulat + assegurança d'accidents + RC... Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!** **🥪 Què cal portar?** * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * 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** 🌸 Hoy ponemos rumbo a la olvidada comarca del Baix Segrià... un territorio gélido durante el invierno, muy cálido en verano... rumbo a **la Catalunya desierta donde unos pocos payeses trabajan la tierra y cultivan mucha de la fruta que comeremos este verano...** En estas áridas tierras... y sólo durante un par de semanas, se produce **uno de los espectáculos más extraordinarios de la naturaleza: la floración de los melocotoneros! La visión de la alfombra de color rosado de los campos con miles de melocotoneros en flor es para la vista un espectáculo... y para el alma... un gran regalo!** 🌸 🌸 🌸 ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25€ excursión + 15€ coche (se paga directamente al/a la conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * 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 realizan 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** 🌸🌸 **As the winter comes to an end, the peach tree begins its flowering stage.** This is the first great step in the stages of the fruit. **The fields in Aitona fill only during a couple of weeks with an impressive pink colour, a burst of colour that will leave you breathless!** If you would like to hear the poetry of nature or you are just a fan of the song "La vie en rose"... you can't miss out today's proposal to discover a marvelous natural sight! 🌸 **Hike characteristics:** 12 very easy kilometers through mostly flat fields, only 160 elevation gain. ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €15 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €40** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks 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)**

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

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

**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