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Align. Breathe. Climb.
WELCOME OFFER- BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE! Yoga is Better Together:).
Slow flow yoga for climbers, who want more ease, focus and fluidity on the wall. We build mobility and flexibility for greater reach and smooth movements.
Beginner friendly and intentionally paced, we will integrate breath work and mindfulness to stay calm and connected, inside and out. Non climbers are welcome to join too:).
Mats, belts & blocks are provided. Please book on maikesyogaatelier.com
60min session, £16
10% discount for HarroWall climbers ♀️
LDNUG February 2026 with Guillaume Faas and Jenny Martin
Happy 2026! Our first meetup of the year will be back at Zühlke's offices near Old Street, with Guillaume Faas talking about better ways to handle exceptions, Jenny Martin talking about taming complexity with OOPSI, plus the usual drinks, snacks, and plenty of time to chat. Doors 18:30, the first talk starts at 19:00 and we'll be done and heading to the pub at 21:00 to continue the conversation.
**Guillaume Faas: Throw exceptions... out of your codebase**
Throwing exceptions is often used to handle errors, validations, and other specific use cases. It is considered by many to be the standard way of indicating a failure and providing feedback to the caller. However, this approach can cause significant issues like being hard to detect, obfuscating the flow or leaving the system invalid.
In this talk, I want to show you a faster alternative that offers more transparency and predictability. We will see how to integrate ideas from the Functional paradigm, such as "Monads", into an Object-Oriented codebase using a real-life project: Vonage's open-source .NET SDK. This talk will be the perfect opportunity to show you what they are and how easy they are to use.
**Guillaume Faas** is a Senior .Net Developer Advocate at Vonage, based in Thionville, France. In recent years, Guillaume has focused on sharing my experience through mentoring, public speaking, and open-source contributions; all aimed at helping teams grow and build sustainable software. With nearly 15 years of experience in .NET development, he's worked across industries as an engineer, coach, and now developer advocate. His current focus is on developer experience: building SDKs, writing approachable technical content, and speaking at conferences around the world.
**Jenny Martin: OOPSI: Making Sense of Complexity**
OOPSI stands for outcomes, outputs, process, scenarios, inputs. It’s a flexible, easy-to-use collaboration framework that helps agile and product development teams cut through complexity and focus on value.
OOPSI is timely because it maximises the intrinsically human aspects of effective delivery, helping teams understand how and when to collaborate, while producing lean, example-driven artefacts that clarify scope and intent so both people and automation can work more effectively. In this talk, you’ll learn how to apply OOPSI to strengthen shared understanding, clarify assumptions, and support testable delivery, using a detailed, end-to-end example.
**Jenny Martin** is a practitioner, facilitator, and product discovery specialist with over 25 years’ experience working at the intersection of technology, delivery, and human behaviour. She has spent more than 15 years working with Agile and modern product development teams, helping them make sense of complexity and build shared understanding. Known as The Collaboration Coach, Jenny focuses on practical collaboration that supports effective delivery. She is currently writing a book on OOPSI.
Sign Club @ Sacred Grounds
Looking to brush up on your BSL skills or connect with other learners? Sacred Grounds is hosting a weekly Sign Club every Tuesday from 5-7pm.
This casual and informal meetup is perfect for anyone learning BSL, whether you're just starting out or looking to keep your skills sharp. Come along to practice signing, connect with others in the community, and even try ordering your coffee in BSL!
There’s no fee to join - all we ask is that if you're able to, you support the coffee shop by purchasing a drink or snack while you're here (please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted).
Sacred Grounds is all about creating a warm and inclusive space, so don’t be shy - come sign with us!
We look forward to welcoming you.
Making Sense of the Dissonance in AI
We're welcoming back the legend that is Dave Whitney after a covid time lapse of years. Your chance to catch one of the best tech speakers in the UK software community!
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It's a tough time to be a technology professional. We're simultaneously being told that AI will change everything we know about the world, while simultaneously being told that the bubble is going to burst.
Everyone is going to be redundant! AI will fail! AI will ruin the internet! AI can't do anything!
It's disorienting and stressful trying to work out what a reasonable strategy should be to move forwards with this technology that appears to shift it's goalposts almost daily.
In this session, we'll talk about understanding what AI really is, how to form a reasonable, governance friendly strategy around it, and what the sensible bets for the future are in the space.
We'll do a deep dive into ethics, the human cost of content moderation, and having to be confronted by the reality of technical change in real-time.
A survival guide to getting the most from the most controversial technology in a decade.
An AI moderates warts and all deep dive into surviving as technology changes, without giving in to the hype during times of technology innovation and change.
BIO:
David is the Director of Architecture for NewDay, and the founder of Electric Head Software. Focusing on iterative software delivery, developer mentoring and cultural change - mostly working with London-based organisations.
He speaks about software design, culture, and ethics in technology - rounded out by an assortment of talks about software that probably doesn't need to exist but makes the world a little more fun. David has previously served as the chief coding technical architect for JustGiving and helped market-leading organisations including JUST-EAT, Trainline and Vodafone improve their technical capabilities.
David is a Microsoft MVP, has been part of the OpenUK Honours list for open-source advocacy, and is a twice bestselling author of children's books about programming.
You can find his open-source projects on NuGet, npm and GitHub, follow him on Twitter @david_whitney, or check out his technical blog at [http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/Blog](http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/Blog).
[http://www.electricheadsoftware.com](http://www.electricheadsoftware.com/)
[http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk](http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/)
Women in UX: Feb Informal Networking Drinks🥤
Hiya Women in UX!
We’re so excited to host our first informal networking drinks of 2026, on Tuesday 24th of February! Join us to talk about all things UX design, research and... probably AI, let's be honest.
We'll meet at Two Floors on Kingly street, right next to Cahoots. When in doubt, ask for Andrea.
If there are no more available spots left here, you can also RSVP ON [EVENTBRITE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-ux-feb-informal-networking-drinks-tickets-1982516836225?aff=oddtdtcreator). Spaces are limited so book sooner rather than later as it's first come first served.
Please note that this event isn’t sponsored, so any drinks you order will need to be paid for at the bar.
Stay connected with us by following our [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/women-in-ux).
See you there xx
Women in UX
Graphic Design & Digital Creatives Networking for Startups & Professionals
**Welcome to Networx London!**
Calling all graphic designers, digital creatives, and startup founders: join us for an evening of relaxed networking and idea-sharing. Connect with like-minded innovators, creative professionals, brand owners, and investors—no formal pitches, just real conversations.
We start at **6:30 PM** with a warm welcome and light icebreakers to get conversations flowing, followed by **open networking all evening**. No formal pitches—just real connections, fresh ideas, and meaningful relationships in a friendly, laid-back setting.
**Venue: The Refinery Regent Place, Warren St** Located in the vibrant Regent Place area, The Refinery offers a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere perfect for networking and socializing. With its modern interiors, spacious layout, and relaxed vibe, it’s an ideal spot for after-work drinks and professional gatherings. Just a short walk from Warren Street station, it provides the perfect setting for meaningful conversations and new connections in a chic but unpretentious environment.
Come join us, grab a drink, and grow your network one great conversation at a time.
**Event Schedule**
**18:30 – 19:00 \| Welcome** Kick off with a warm intro and fun icebreakers to set the tone.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| Meet & Greet** Mingle and network in an open, friendly setting.
**19:30 – 21:30 \| Informal Networking** Free-flowing, informal networking all evening—no sales, no pressure. Just authentic connections with amazing people.
**Why Attend?**
Connect with designers, digital creatives, startup founders, and professionals across London.
Discover new collaborators, partners, or clients.
Learn about the latest trends in graphic design, digital creativity, and innovative startup solutions.
This event is perfect for anyone seeking to expand their creative network, grow their business, or gain fresh perspectives from a dynamic mix of professionals.
**Who’s coming?**
This event is ideal for graphic designers, digital creatives, startup founders, brand owners, marketers, investors, product managers, and anyone curious about the future of design, creativity, and digital innovation.
** Tickets & Entry** To avoid the venue getting overcrowded and ensure everyone enjoys an amazing night, we've introduced a small ticket price to keep things running smoothly.
**Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events.
**Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes.
**Note**: Proof of ID required for alcoholic beverages. 18+ only.
\*\*Join our WhatsApp group to connect before and after the event:\*\* [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg "https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg")
Product Pints: February Drinks
We’re keeping the momentum going into February with a trip to the **Singer Tavern** near Old Street this month.
This place has quite the history - built in 1929 as the headquarters for the Singer Sewing Machine Company. They’ve kept the original Art Deco feel and the green-and-white tiling, but these days it’s a great Shoreditch pub with a solid rotation of craft beers. See you there
**What is Product Pints, anyway?**
It's simple: Forget the stuffy presentations, Product Pints is all about meaningful connections and stimulating conversations for product people.
Our diverse crowd includes everyone from aspiring PMs to seasoned CPOs, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts.
Need advice on a tricky problem? Curious what other PMs are building? Or just want to share a beer with your peers? This is the perfect opportunity to grow your network and launch some genuinely great chats!
**P.S. If your company is interested in sponsoring future events in 2026, please reach out to us at hello@productpints.com - thanks!**
Critical Design Events This Week
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In-person: Transition to a product-first operating model: leveraging AI
**Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person. If you want to watch the live streaming, please RSVP to our [online meetup](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-london/events/313347025/?eventOrigin=group_events_list),**
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Join us for an exciting panel discussion at the next ProductTank London event on **Navigating the transition to a product-first operating model: leveraging AI to make faster and smarter decisions.**
**Our speakers:**
**[Alex Stergiou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-stergiou-30465a67/)** - **Product Success Partner**
Alex Stergiou is a transformation and product leader with nearly two decades of experience in complex sales and service organisations, primarily at BT and now in a high‑growth SaaS environment. He has led cross‑functional squads and business analysis teams to deliver major broadband, TV and converged product transformations, and more recently has rolled out Productboard and modern demand planning practices across BT Business. In his current Product Success role, he helps enterprises evolve their product operating models and unlock value from product tooling and AI‑enabled ways of working.
**[James Reynolds](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesreyno/)** - **Director**
A product leader with huge experience in Telco across roles in marketing, engineering and digital, covering consumer and business in multi national organisations. I love telco as it's the fabric that underpins all our digital lives. I'm passionate about the power of product to solve problems and excited about the possibilities AI brings. Away from work I taxi my 3 kids around, go on dog walks and follow Arsenal.
**[Simon Evatt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonevatt/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonevatt/)- **Digital Director**
Simon Evatt, Digital Director is responsible for BT, EE and Plusnet digital journeys and experiences across Service and Sales channels, along with tools and tech in our Contact Centres and Retail stores.
**[Amanda Ho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ho-uk/) \- Product Manager**, will be our host for the evening.
This event is sponsored by [Productboard](https://www.linkedin.com/company/productboard/)
**Location:**
EE, 1 Braham St, London, E1 8EE
**Timings:**
6:30 - Doors open
7:00 - Talk starts / streaming starts
8:00 - Q&A
8:30 - Q&A Finish
9:00 - Close
Please note that the event will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel, and images taken throughout the evening may be shared on our social media platforms.
To keep up-to-date with our upcoming talks, follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttanklondon) and our [YouTube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/c/MindtheProductTV)
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By attending this event, you agree to give permission for any photos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes, give permission for your name and surname to be used for registration purposes, and agree to be contacted by email by ProductTank and Productboard.
Weds British sign language (BSL) practice at the National Theatre, Southbank
This a BSL practice group for level 1 students and above. We will be meeting at the national theatre in southbank
February 2026 City of London Property + Construction Sector Networking Breakfast
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
The London Built Environment committee would like to extend you an invitation to our February 2026 City of London Networking Breakfast to be held at the famous Polo Bar - and hope you can join us for pre-work delicious breakfast and productive business networking to make new contacts and deals for 2026.
We now have over 20,000 diverse and relevant London members so it’s the perfect opportunity for making new business connections. See photos from our latest events at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 70-100 guests).
From Insight to Impact: Women’s Health Design Jam – Leeds
Sign and Info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-insight-to-impact-womens-health-design-jam-leeds-tickets-1982205202119?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile
ConTech is… Oversaturated? | Tech Built World | AEC Construction Tech
Tech Built World returns to tackle oversaturation in Construction Tech - from the sheer volume of tools flooding the market to choice paralysis, AI hype confusion, and why adoption remains frustratingly low. We'll explore the different flavours of tech available (big tech platforms, ConTech startups, everyday tools, proprietary in-house solutions, and even the informal tech people use on site) and why the industry struggles to take the plunge despite it being simpler than most people think.
Our guide is Alex Sivokhin, Director and BIM Manager at VirTex and member of buildingSMART International. Alex will share his experiences from both sides of the fence - building automation tools and implementing tech at major firms like Bilfinger Engineering. He'll give us insight into why the value of tech isn't being appreciated and what it takes to cut through the noise.
Don't miss the Discussion Time where everyone shares their thoughts on adoption barriers, cultural resistance, and whether we're overthinking this whole thing. We're eager to hear your perspectives.
Here's the essentials:
Futureheads, Work.Life, 120 Aldersgate St, EC1A 4JQ
Doors Open: 6:30pm
⏰ Event Start: 7:00pm
Get ready for an evening of honest conversations, fresh connections (new and familiar faces always welcome) and brilliant food and drinks thanks to Futureheads ❤️❤️❤️.
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**THE THEME- CONTECH IS... OVERSATURATED?**
Construction tech is drowning in options. Big tech platforms, ConTech startups, everyday tools, proprietary solutions built by in-house innovation teams, and even the informal tech people cobble together on site. The sheer volume is staggering.
The problem? People aren't adopting any of it. Choice paralysis has set in. AI hype adds to the confusion - everyone's shouting about what their tools do but nobody knows what AI means anymore or which tools deliver real value versus empty promises.
The industry is too big, too lumbering, and culturally resistant to change. People think adoption is complicated when it's simpler than they realise. The value isn't being appreciated because results take time and the effort feels overwhelming.
So we're stuck. Bombarded with options but frozen in place. The tech exists but nobody's brave enough to take the dive and start using it.
Join us as we explore whether ConTech is genuinely oversaturated or whether we just need to stop overthinking and start doing.
**\-\-\- THE SPEAKER \- ALEX SIVOKHIN \-\-\-**
Alex Sivokhin is the Director and BIM Manager at VirTex, where he creates BIM automation solutions for clients globally. He works closely with architects, engineering consultancies, real estate developers, and manufacturers. As a Product Domain Volunteer at buildingSMART International and Mentor at Women in BIM, he advances digitalisation and supports emerging talent in the AEC sector.
Alex is fourth generation in the construction industry. Before moving into BIM and tech, he worked hands-on as a land surveyor, structural engineer, and site engineer. He later became a BIM Coordinator and Project Manager at Bilfinger Engineering (a major industrial services firm with 30,000 employees and €4.5 billion revenue), implementing BIM technology and automation on large-scale infrastructure projects across Central and Eastern Europe.
His experience spans from the ground up - from site work to building tech products and driving adoption in traditional construction firms. Through his weekly newsletter Digital Construction Digest, he tracks the AEC digitalisation landscape and shares insights on automation, AI, and industry trends.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandr-sivokhin/
**\-\-\- ABOUT TECH BUILT WORLD \-\-\-**
Tech Built World, the world's first construction tech specific meetup for product people, aims to highlight ConTech's potential and human-centricity. Unlike other meetups, we feature a keynote speaker and workshop-style discussions to foster informed dialogue so all attendees always get an opportunity to contribute their hot takes.
Despite the construction industry's significant size and profitability, its slow tech adoption presents disruption opportunities. Our community of Product Managers, UX Designers, Developers, Product Owners and Founders are people passionate about accelerating change in ConTech. Even if you're unfamiliar with ConTech, you're welcome to join us in envisioning the future - exciting eh?!
February 2026 // London Webflow Meetup
In-person and online - this is the February 2026 **London Webflow Meetup**!
New to Webflow, experienced, freelance, in-house, or just curious, everyone is welcome.
Curious what it’s like? [Watch the one-minute teaser](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eZDWFEuDU).
️️ **SCHEDULE**
**6.15pm:** drinks + mingle
**6.30pm**: welcome and announcements.
**6.45pm:** presentations
1️⃣ **[Brandon Horvatić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhorvatic/)**[,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhorvatic/) Founder, Yes Chef Studio - **Start now, figure it out later**
Brandon Horvatic is the founder of Yes Chef Studio, a Webflow agency partnering with funded startups and high-growth SaaS teams across the UK, US, and Europe.
What began as freelance Webflow projects has grown into a focused studio model built around long-term partnerships, structured builds, and helping marketing teams move quickly as their companies scale.
In this session, Brandon shares lessons from building and growing an agency in the Webflow ecosystem - offering an honest look at what it takes to move from freelancer to founder, and how thinking differently changes the trajectory of your work.
2️⃣ **[Alessia Sannazzaro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessia-sannazzaro/)**, Co-founder & Managing Director, Code & Wander - **Open, closed, or broken? Designing Webflow component systems for real teams**.
Most Webflow component systems break at the editor level.
Too open, and consistency disappears. Too closed, and teams work around the system instead of with it. In this talk, I’ll break down how we think about open vs closed components, how BLOCKS supports both, and how adapting a framework — rather than following it — leads to calmer builds and happier teams.
This is a practical, experience-led look at designing systems around people, not patterns.
**8.00pm**: social at a local pub
** LOCATION**
Beyond, Level 2, **The Bower Building**, 207 Old St, London EC1V 9NR
Main building entrance closes at 7pm!
1 minute walk from Old Street tube station. Take the MAIN tube station exit. Entrance to The Bower building is down a side street next to the Wagamama restaurant.
** LIVE STREAM**
Can't make it in person? Then tune into our new live stream.
**\- https://youtube\.com/live/qQwnmctDPgc**
and make sure you hit the **Notify Me** bell!
**✍️ MEDIA RELEASE**
By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.
✊ **CODE OF CONDUCT**
Finally, in attending this event you are agreeing to the [Webflow Community Code of Conduct](https://webflow.com/community/code-of-conduct).
Code Green London February Meetup (Community Organised Event)
*Code Green London is an independently organised Green Software meetup sponsored by the Green Software Foundation.*
Please join us for the latest Code Green London x Climate Action Tech meetup, sponsored by the Green Software Foundation!
Code Green London is a community meetup group which aims to build the biggest green tech community in London. Join us on the 24th to learn about the latest in green software and network with London’s fantastic green tech community. Our event is designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations that can lead to further developments in green tech and new partnerships between innovators in the field.
Whether you're a seasoned green tech professional, an entrepreneur looking to launch a new venture, or simply interested in learning more about the latest developments in sustainability and technology, this is the place to be.
** The timings:**
* 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Drinks & food
* 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Talks + Q&A
* 8:30 pm - 9 pm: Networking
** The talks**
* **Lee Cameron, VP of Product, Octaipipe**
OctaiPipe is a deep-tech company developing transferable control solutions for data centres, ensuring critical digital infrastructure is safe, secure, and sustainable.
Lee Cameron, VP of Product, will present how OctaiPipe has used its in-house distributed AI platform to deliver its AI for Cooling Efficiency solution, and how the company will move beyond cooling towards a holistic data-centre optimiser using collaborative, federated AI.
* **Mark Bjornsgaard,** **Founder and CEO, System Two Group**
Mark Bjornsgaard is a founder and CEO who has grown numerous businesses from scratch to scale.
Mark will be talking about heat reusing data centers, taking advantage of his experiences of founding Deep Green and Heatio, and how that is impacting the distribution of compute and the growth of edge.
** The sponsors:**
* [Red Badger](https://red-badger.com/)
Red Badger is the digital product transformation consultancy for blue chips and scale-ups. We work at the heart of organisations on the tough, complex challenges that get them close to customers. Making a positive impact where others fail, we embed new ways of working and build high performance platforms primed for innovation. Red Badger creates lasting business change through integrating robust product design with deep engineering expertise.
* [Green Software Foundation](https://greensoftware.foundation/)
The Green Software Foundation is a non-profit with the mission to create a trusted ecosystem of people, standards, tooling and best practices for building green software.
** The everything else:**
At Code Green London, we believe that green tech has the power to create a better future for all of us. Join us on February 24th 2026 for an evening of learning, networking and collaboration towards building a more sustainable world.
Follow [Code Green London on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-green-london/) to receive information about all upcoming Code Green London events. If you have inquiries or would like to get in touch, please contact us by email at codegreenlondon@gmail.com.
If you are interested in getting involved with Climate Action Tech, you can find all the details [here](https://climateaction.tech/).
Code Green London is an externally-organised group. All events are the responsibility of the organisers so please contact them if you have any questions.
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International Relations / Foreign Policy Group – Columbus Inaugural Meetup
**Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the International Relations / Foreign Policy Group Columbus!**
This group brings together students, professionals, academics, and anyone interested in global affairs, diplomacy, and geopolitics.
Our first meetup will be an informal discussion focused on current international developments and global trends. This is a great opportunity to:
• Meet others interested in international relations and foreign policy
• Discuss current global events and geopolitical developments
• Exchange perspectives and ideas in a respectful environment
• Build a network of globally minded individuals in Central Ohio (Columbus and periphery)
**Discussion topics may include:**
* Strategic planning for the group and the way forward
* US foreign policy priorities in 2026
* Major geopolitical developments (Europe, Asia, Middle East)
* Global security and strategic competition
* International economic and diplomatic trends
No prior expertise is required—everyone is welcome, whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in world affairs.
**This will be a casual, friendly, and intellectually engaging conversation.**
I look forward to meeting everyone and building a strong international relations / foreign policy community in Central Ohio.
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation*
Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification.
You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written.
This talk will cover:
--What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t)
--How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows
--Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development
--Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence
Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
BeComing Circle Initiates
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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
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**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.**
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.























