Cultural Creatives

Register for free **ONLY** here: https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-athens-presents-ai-curiosity-amp-a-bit-of-chaos-with-workable/ 🚀 **Τhree designers, three short talks, and one shared obsession.👀** Avra, Margarita, and Stefania from Workable are pulling back the curtain on what happens when AI enters the design process, and doesn't leave quietly. Through three case studies — an AI agent, a UX game built from data, and Workable Reporting — they'll uncover how AI can expand creativity, speed up prototyping, and introduce a fair bit of chaos along the way. *No hype. No magic tricks. Just real experiments, a few failures, and lessons learned the hard way.* Come find out. 🗓️ **Thursday, 5th of March 2026, at 19:00** **📍 Zone01 Athens, Kidonion 136, Nea Ionia.** **And one more thing:** we're excited to announce a new collaboration with **Mobbin**, a curated library of real app UI screenshots and flows, built for designers who want fast, quality inspiration. Everyone who attends walks away with free Mobbin merch and a discount code to start exploring! A few words about our speakers **Avra Alevropoulou -** *Principal Product Designer & Team Lead at Workable* Avra is a Principal Product Designer at Workable, shaping the future of hiring and quietly guarding DesignOps. With a background in service and interaction design at FJORD, Accenture Interactive, and Telefónica, she’s built large-scale design systems for global brands like ŠKODA and Business Finland. **Margarita Skiada -** *Senior Product Designer at Workable* Senior Product Designer at Workable, using data to design clear, effective experiences in recruitment technology. With a background in Architectural Engineering and experience across CRM, e-commerce, and loyalty apps, she focuses on balancing user needs, usability, and business impact. **Stefania Kouzeli -** *Product Designer at Workable* Product Designer at Workable, shaping AI experiences that help recruiters make smarter, faster hiring decisions. With a background in Fine Arts & HCI and experience across social networking, e-commerce, finance, and GenAI-assisted design at Match2One, Fishbrain, Svea Bank, and Uizard, she focuses on making complex products clear, usable, and impactful.

📸 A Photography Course in English • Duration: 4 months • Starts: February 2026 • Meeting Point: Every Friday, 7–9 PM • Conducted entirely in English • Learn by studying famous photographers • Explore key photography concepts & techniques • Participate in guided photo walks • Receive personal feedback on your work • Build a deeper photographic vision step by step 📍Acheon 21, Petralona, Athens More info: 📞 00306977261219 📩 kat.roumelioti4@gmail.com #blackboxphotography


Join us on our 4th Leaddev Athens Meetup for an evening of ⚡ lightning talks, leadership insights, and relaxed networking — all hosted at Kaizen Campus.

⚠️ Space is limited — RSVP is required to attend. We can’t wait to welcome you!
🪪 Note: Please bring a photo ID for venue entry.
🤝Organizers: Chatzis C., Nikolaropoulos G., Tsoumas D., Vikatos P.
🏠Venue Host: Kaizen Campus
🍕Catering: Pizzas and soft drinks, YAY!

📝Agenda
• 18:45 - 19:00 | Check in to Kaizen Auditorium
• 19:00 - 19:15 | Welcome by the meetup host
• 19:15 - 20:00 | [Yannis Kanellopoulos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykanellopoulos) - “Software Development Is Over (Long Live Software Development)”
• 20:00 - 20:45 | [Rui Miguel Forte](http://linkedin.com/in/ruimiguelforte) - “The Multidisciplinary Advantage: Aligning AI, Software & Science for Impact”
• 20:45 - 20:50 | Closing remarks by the Meetup Host
• 20:50 - 21:30 | Networking and Catering

💬 Stay connected
Join the conversation in our LeadDev Slack Workspace
Look for the #athens channel to meet other local community members.
❓ Questions?
Email us at athens-meetups@leaddev.community .
And don’t forget to review our Code of Conduct — we’re committed to a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
Huge thanks to our partner, Kaizen Gaming!
Let’s kick off LeadDev Athens with an unforgettable night.
📢 Bring your colleagues and spread the word!

**AWS re:Invent 2025 re:Cap** AWS re:Invent 2025 delivered hundreds of announcements across AI, data, security, serverless, containers, and cloud infrastructure. But with so much news in just a few days… what actually matters for builders and teams? Join us for a community-driven re:Cap session where [Thanasis Daglis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdaglis/) and [Konstantinos Siaterlis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/siaterliskonstantinos/) will break down the most important launches and updates from AWS re:Invent 2025 — focusing on practical impact, real-world use cases, and what you should pay attention to in 2026. **Format** Short focused presentations + interactive discussion + networking. Bring your questions, insights, and opinions — this is a community event, not a marketing session. **What We’ll Cover** • The most interesting and impactful releases • AI & Generative AI highlights • Data, security & platform engineering updates • Cost & strategic considerations **Who Should Attend** * Cloud Engineers & Architects * DevOps & Platform Teams * Data Engineers * Security Practitioners * Tech Leads & CTOs * Anyone building on AWS Whether you attended re:Invent, watched the keynotes remotely, or missed everything — this session will help you quickly understand what’s new and what’s worth exploring.

Want to practice your public speaking and communication skills? Want to overcome stage fright? Come to our next Toastmasters meeting! We are an open, friendly and fun group of people that practice public speaking and evaluate each other. We follow the Toastmasters methodology that has developed over 100 years and is being practiced in Greece since 2005. Meetings are open to all and require no preparation. For more information please consult: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556529585790 We meet twice monthly, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September until July (except of Christmas - New Year & Easter holidays). Αυτή θα είναι μία αγγλόφωνη συνάντηση. Για τις συναντήσεις μας στα ελληνικά επισκεφθείτε την σελίδα: https://www.meetup.com/ethos-pathos-logos-toastmasters-club

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

Το Shut Up & Write διοργανώνει δωρεάν τοπικές φυσικές και διαδικτυακές εκδηλώσεις συγγραφής για συγγραφείς από όλο τον κόσμο. Οι εκδηλώσεις μας χρησιμοποιούν την αποδεδειγμένη φόρμουλα μας: 15 λεπτά εισαγωγής, 1 ώρα συγκεντρωμένης γραφής και 15 λεπτά τελικού απολογισμού για να μοιραστούν οι συμμετέχοντες την πρόοδο τους. ***Τι να περιμένετε*** Δηλώστε συμμετοχή και παρακαλούμε να φτάσετε 10–15 λεπτά νωρίτερα για να τακτοποιηθείτε. Ο οικοδεσπότης θα οδηγήσει σε συστάσεις και στη συνέχεια όλοι θα γράψουμε για ένα ήσυχο, συγκεντρωμένο χρονικό διάστημα. Στη συνέχεια, θα έχουμε προαιρετικό χρόνο για να συζητήσουμε και να γνωριστούμε. Τα μέλη συχνά μιλούν για τις επιτυχίες και τις προκλήσεις τους ως συγγραφείς. Οι εκδηλώσεις μας είναι ένας ασφαλής χώρος για τους συγγραφείς να εργαστούν πάνω στην τέχνη τους. Κανείς δε θα διαβάσει ή θα ασκήσει κριτική στα γραπτά σας. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις εκδηλώσεις μας, επισκεφθείτε το τη διεύθυνση: [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) ***Δεν πειράζει να αργήσετε:*** Απλώς εμφανιστείτε και τακτοποιηθείτε και μετά επικοινωνήστε μαζί μου μετά τη συνεδρία. ***Τι να φέρω;*** Ό,τι χρειάζεσαι για να μπορείς να γράφεις! Laptop, κινητό, χαρτί και μολύβι. Ο χώρος έχει απόλυτη ησυχία, και θα πρέπει να κάνουμε και μεις απόλυτη ησυχία. Άλλες σημαντικές πληροφορίες: ***VENUE WIFI NAME/PASSWORD:*** Free - open Wi-Fi ***TRAVEL / PARKING:*** Βρίσκεται εντός του ΚΠΙΣΝ. Πρόσβαση με αμάξι ή λεωφορείο και τραμ. Πληροφορίες πρόσβασης στο link του SNFCC Shuttle Bus, τηλέφωνο επικοινωνίας: 2168091000 ***SEATING INFORMATION:*** Συνάντηση κατευθείαν στον μεγάλο πορτοκαλί καναπέ στην γωνία μετά τα βιβλία στην είσοδο της Εθνικής βιβλιοθήκης. Στη συνέχεια αφού γίνουν οι συστάσεις, ΞΕΚΙΝΑΜΕ ΓΡΑΨΙΜΟ! Ο χώρος είναι ελεύθερος για το κοινό και η διοργάνωση δεν γινεται από την Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη. Μην αρχίσετε να ρωτάτε στις πληροφορίες. Το πλήρες πρόγραμμα εχει ως εξής: 15 λεπτά συστάσεις να γνωριστούμε, έπειτα 1 ώρα όπου θα γράψουμε με ησυχία και έπειτα μπορούμε να πιούμε καφέ στα τραπέζια στο ποτάμι και να συζητήσουμε τις συγγραφικές μας προκλήσεις. ***GUIDELINES:*** Δεν επιτρέπονται ποτό ή φαγητό εντός της βιβλιοθήκης. Εφόσον η ομάδα συμφωνήσει θα συνεχίσουμε τη συνάντηση για καφέ στα εξωτερικά τραπέζια.

Coffee & Chat (& Brunch) Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend. Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome) Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7 +32486805343 Whatsapp Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 11:00 - quick intros. 11:15 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 12:15 - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing / socialising. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at To Theatron! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Ideally come with your laptop fully charged in case there are not enough plugs for everyone. Other Important Details: -Theatron is close to the newly-opened metro station Dimotiko Theatro. The tram also stops right outside, and there are several bus stops nearby. -There is a parking service nearby on Kountouriotou 137 if you are unable to find a parking space. -Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

❗ Important Notice: The event will be in Greek language. 🎟️ Book your ticket here 👉 https://bit.ly/wtmgreeceiwd2026 🎤 Find more details about the speakers, talks & mentoring sessions 👉 https://wtmgreece.gr/iwd-26 The theme “Break The Pattern” for the Women Techmakers International Women’s Day Campaign 2026 is a bold statement. Stop accepting things just because “that’s how they’ve always been done.” This is the moment to disrupt outdated biases, to step into spaces where we were never expected to belong, and to rewrite the rules about who gets to shape the future of technology. #WTMGreece #WTMIWD #WTMBreakThePattern #IWD2026 #GDGAthens 💬 Agenda ◾ 11:30 - 11:55 Registration & Welcome ◾ 11:55 - 12:00 Opening remarks 🎤 Magy Kontou/Eleni Antonopoulou/Vasiliki Dalakiari Women Techmakers Ambassadors ◾ 12:00 - 12:40 🎤 Hara Ledaki - Principal Product UX/UI Designer @Persado & Co-founder @Choose Your Fate 💬 From Vision to Decision: Acting as the CEO of Your Own Life ◾ 12:40 - 13:20 🎤 Vasso Kalaitzidou - Head of Category Management & Merchandising at Skroutz 💬 Can AI do your job? Hopefully yes! ◾ 13:20 - 14:00 🎤 Marily Mitropoulou - Architect of Influence | Personal Branding & Thought Leadership 💬 From Invisible Expertise to Conscious Thought Leadership (Workshop) ◾ 14:00 - 15:30 🍔 Lunch ◾ 15:30 - 16:00 🎤 Katerina Xagorari - Research & AI Engineer 💬 Paying the Vibe-Check Tax: The Hidden Cost of Engineering Without Evaluation ◾ 16:00 - 16:50 🎤 Lena Lekkou - Head of Design 💬 Systemic Thinking Beyond Design (Workshop) ◾ 16:50 - 17:30 🍩 Party & Networking Agenda --- Speakers Hara Ledaki Vasso Kalaitzidou Marily Mitropoulou Katerina Xagorari Lena Lekkou Hosted By Magy Kontou, GDG Organizer | WTM Ambassador Studying Computer Science and being a startupper were two beloved choices. I'm a startup, mobile and technology enthusiast. During my postgraduate studies I co-founded SimpleApps, an award-winning - in several youth entrepreneurship and innovation contests - mobile and digital marketing agency. Today I'm the Lead UI/UX Designer of the team and oversee all the creative output across different digital channels. I'm a graduate of Computer Science Department and I hold an MSc in Mobile Computing from University of Hertfordshire. GES (Global Entrepreneurship Summit ) 2016 Delegate | TEDx Speaker | Fortune 40Under40 List, Greece | AEIF (Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund) 2018 Alumni | GDG (Google Developers Group) Athens | WTM (Women Techmakers) Greece | #IamRemarkable Facilitator Leo Kanellopoulos, GDG Athens | Women Techmakers Greece 💻 Tech Enthusiast | 🕹️ Gamer |📱 Mobile Developer | Fortune 40Under40, ✌️ GDG Athens, WTM Ambassador | 🎯 PTIEP Mentor I am Leo, a tech enthusiast and gamer. I have been building mobile apps since 2008 and work as a lead developer. Nowdays I play around with Flutter building fun apps. On my free time I love building and tuning custom water cooled PCs and of course playing games. I am also a petrol head! Konstantinos Kechagias, GDG Organizer Vasiliki Dalakiari, AI/R&D Manager | WTM Ambassador AI & R&D Lead with extensive experience across software engineering, applied machine learning, and product innovation. I focus on building communities that champion technical excellence and inclusive leadership. I lead AI-driven projects in production, design scalable architectures, and mentor teams to turn research into real-world impact. Always curious, always coding, and always up for translating complexity into something useful. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-athens-presents-iwd2026-break-the-pattern/.

**===========================** **📖 Περιγραφή / Description** **===========================** * ***🇬🇷 Greek*** Ελάτε μαζί μας για ένα ζεστό πρωινό με καφέ, δικτύωση και συνεργασία κοντά στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, στο άνετο και φιλικό περιβάλλον του **Palmie Bistro @ Athens/Kaisariani (1ος όροφος).** Είτε είστε ελεύθερος επαγγελματίας, επιχειρηματίας είτε δημιουργικός επαγγελματίας, αυτή η εκδήλωση είναι ιδανική για όσους θέλουν να γνωρίσουν άτομα με παρόμοιο τρόπο σκέψης, ενώ παράλληλα να ολοκληρώσουν την εργασία τους σε ένα υποστηρικτικό και ενθαρρυντικό περιβάλλον. Μοιραστείτε ιδέες, συνεργαστείτε σε έργα και δημιουργήστε ουσιαστικές γνωριμίες πίνοντας ένα φλιτζάνι από το αγαπημένο σας καφέ. Ας συνδυάσουμε τα οφέλη της συνεργασίας με την άνεση μιας κοινωνικής συγκέντρωσης καφέ. Αυτή η εκδήλωση είναι ανοιχτή σε όποιον ενδιαφέρεται για συνεργασία, έναρξη μιας επιχείρησης ή απλώς θέλει να επεκτείνει το δίκτυό του σε ένα χαλαρό περιβάλλον. Θα είμαστε εκεί **από τις 11:00 π.μ. έως τις 5:00 μ.μ.** Φέρτε τον φορητό υπολογιστή σας και μια θετική στάση! Τα λέμε εκεί! * ***🇬🇧 English*** Join us for a cozy morning of coffee, networking, and coworking near the center of Athens, in the comfortable and friendly environment of **Palmie Bistro @ Athens/Kaisariani (1st floor)**. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, this event is perfect for those looking to meet like-minded individuals while getting work done in a supportive and motivating environment. Share ideas, collaborate on projects, and make meaningful connections over a cup of your favorite brew. Let's blend the benefits of coworking with the comfort of a social coffee gathering. This event is open to anyone interested in coworking, starting a business, or simply wanting to expand their network in a relaxed setting. We will be there **from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.** Bring your laptop and a positive attitude!See you there! **============================** **🕒 Τι να περιμένετε / What to expect** **============================** * **(11:00)** Organizer *Arrival* * **(12:00)** *Break & Socialize (\~15 min)* * **(13:30)** *Lunch Break (\~30 min)* * **(15:30)** *Break & Socialize (\~15 min)* * **(17:00++)** C*ontinue with after-work drinks (optional)* **===========================** **ℹ️ Λεπτομέριες Χώρου / Place Details** **===========================** * Internet Connection ____ ⭐⭐ ☆ * Quiet Levels _____________ ⭐⭐ ☆ * Comfort (table/chair) ___ ⭐⭐⭐ * Drinks & Coffee __________ ✅ * Food ______________________ ✅ * Power Sockets ___________ ✅ * Near Metro _______________ ✅

Για μεσα στον Μαρτιο λεω να βαλω 2 μικρες πεζοποριες εντος Αττικης, και απο Απριλιο θα συνεχισουμε τα ταξιδακια εκτος Αττικης! Για τωρα, θα παμε μια κλασσικη, πολυ ευκολη και χαλαρη πεζοπορια (οριακα την λες και περιπατο) στην Παρνηθα - κοινως, ειναι φιλικη και για πεζοπορικα αρχαρια ατομα.👶🍼 🧭 [Πληροφοριες διαδρομης:](https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/parnitha-05-07-2020-parnetha-mpaphi-skipiza-purophulakio-edasa-diastaurose-molas-mpaphi-52211861) \- Υψομετρικη διαφορα: 287μ \- Συνολο χλμ: 7\.96χλμ \- Επιπεδο δυσκολιας: Ευκολο \- σημειο εκκινησης: https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/tQ5c2YQBEEBRVhEX6 Στο παρκινκ του καταφυφιου, Μπαφι. Η πεζοπορία θα έχει διάρκεια περίπου 3-3.5 ώρες, συμπεριλαμβανομενου διαλειμματων (εκτιμω 1 ωρα διαλειμμα) και σχετικα χαλαρου ρυθμου (3.5χλμ / ωρα). 👶 Η πεζοπορια αυτη θεωρω ειναι αρκετα ευκολη για πολυ αρχαρια ατομα, ατομα που δεν εχουν συνηθισει να πεζοπορουν αλλα θελουν να δοκιμασουν αυτη την πανεμορφη δραστηριοτητα! Δεν δινω πολλες τετοιες ευκαιριες, οποτε μην την χασετε. 😜 💪 Απαιτείται και αναμένεται κάποια φυσική αντοχή - παροτι ειναι ευκολη η διαδρομη! 🚗 Οσοι οδηγοι ενδιαφερονται για την εκδρομη, παρακαλω να δηλωσουν την διαθεσιμοτητα του οχηματος τους, μαζι με το ποσες θεσεις εχουν διαθεσιμες για carpooling. ❗️ Συναντιόμαστε στα σημεια εκκινησης στις 12:00, η πεζοπορία ξεκινά στις 12:30 ακριβώς. ⏳ Ακραιες καθυστερησεις θα αγνοηθουν = θα ξεκινησουμε χωρις εσας. Sorry but not sorry. Οποτε απλουστατα... μην αργησετε. 😎 🚗 Υπάρχει δυνατότητα carpooling. Θα συζητήσουμε τη διαθεσιμότητα carpooling μόλις δηλώσουν συμμετοχή όλα τα ενδιαφερόμενα μέλη. 🍛 Μετά την πεζοπορία, συνήθως οι περισσότεροι από εμάς πηγαίνουμε σε τοπική ταβέρνα για φαγητό. ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΟΝΤΑΙ: 🥾 Ορειβατικά παπούτσια / μπότες ☔️ Αδιαβροχο μπουφαν 💧 Τουλάχιστον 1 λίτρο νερό 💊 Φάρμακα για αλλεργίες κλπ ⛈ Η εκδήλωση ενδέχεται να ακυρωθεί ή να επαναπρογραμματιστεί εάν η πρόγνωση του καιρού 1-2 ημέρες πριν είναι αρκετά κακή. ⚡️ Ακολουθηστε μας στα social media! ⚡️ \- Instagram: @athens_fun_activities_gr \- https://www.instagram.com/athens_fun_activities_gr/

Just landed in Athens — or been here a while but still looking for your crowd? If you’re an expat or digital nomad tired of small talk and ready for real connections, this is where your Friday night levels up. Join us on Friday 27 February at 9:00pm until 1:30am at Bar Zero at Yellowsquare Athens for a high-energy Karaoke night of music, dancing, and friendly vibes with Athens’ international community. Expect: 🎶 Crowd-favorite songs you can’t resist singing 💃 A dance floor that doesn’t quit 🍻 Drinks flowing all night 📸 The kind of memories that make you stay “just one more hour” No awkward networking. No pressure. Just good people, big energy, and the perfect excuse to let loose. 🔥 Spots fill fast — reserve your table now and secure your crew’s place before it’s fully booked. Send a message, lock it in, and make this your Friday night plan. Follow Nomads Athens on social media for more info: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/780495963217496/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadhubgreece * Telegram: https://t.me/nomadhubgreece

**Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence** What happens when creativity becomes an intentional practice? In this month’s Confidence Lab, we’ll gather at **Petals That Inspire: The Flourish Studio** for an evening exploring the connection between creativity and confidence. How making with our hands, engaging our senses, and allowing space for expression can shift how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Our featured speaker, **Amanda Lorenzetti**, owner of Petals That Inspire, will share how creativity has shaped her own confidence journey and why creative environments play such a powerful role in well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from her work leading an experience-driven floral studio and a community-centered workforce development program, Amanda will reflect on creativity as both a personal and collective catalyst. Amanda will also guide us through a **hands-on floral design experience**, creating a fresh arrangement in a wide mouth mason jar. No prior floral experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to engage the process. This evening is an invitation to slow down, create, and reconnect with the part of yourself that grows through care, attention, and imagination. You’ll leave with a floral arrangement to take home, and a deeper understanding of how confidence can be cultivated through creative practices. **Featured Speaker: Amanda Lorenzetti** Amanda Lorenzetti is the owner and founder of [Petals That Inspire](https://www.petalsthatinspire.com/) and The Flourish Studio, a social enterprise florist based in Columbus, Ohio. She brings more than a decade of experience in wedding and event sales, paired with hands-on expertise in floral and event design. Amanda’s connection to the floral industry began early, spending time alongside her godmother, a professional florist on the East Coast. After earning her business degree, she returned to her hometown in Connecticut to work as a floral and event designer, blending creative artistry with strong operational and client-focused skills. In 2020, Amanda returned to the floral industry with a renewed purpose, driven by a desire to build a business rooted in creativity, community impact, and sustainability. During this pivotal time, she founded Petals That Inspire—an innovative floral concept that reimagines the traditional florist model by combining event florals, workshops, and experiential offerings with a mission-centered approach to workforce development. Today, Petals That Inspire is a thriving social enterprise known for its thoughtful design, educational experiences, and commitment to empowering young adults facing barriers to entry in the workforce. Amanda is deeply passionate about building businesses that are both profitable and purpose-driven, and she leverages her strong business acumen to create a scalable & sustainable model that inspires creativity while giving back to the community. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink. We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!