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***Dieses Meetup richtet sich ausschließlich an Frauen*.\*** **\*\*Freiwillige Umfrage vorab, die mir hilft, den Abend auf eure Themen auszurichten: [https://tally.so/r/0QDY76](https://tally.so/r/0QDY76) \*\*** **Warum dieses Thema?** Sexualität mit ADHS fühlt sich oft anders an, manchmal intensiver, herausfordernder und schwer greifbar. Manchmal aber auch überraschend bereichernd. ADHS beeinflusst nicht nur unseren Alltag, sondern auch unsere intimsten Momente. Oft fühlen wir uns hier „anders“ oder stehen vor Herausforderungen, für die es kaum Worte gibt. Trotzdem gibt es erstaunlich wenig Räume, in denen darüber offen und wertfrei gesprochen werden kann. Deshalb möchte ich einen moderierten Raum für Frauen\* mit ADHS zu diesem Thema öffnen, in dem wir uns über die Verbindung von ADHS und Sexualität austauschen können. **Was dich erwartet** Ein Raum, in dem unterschiedliche Erfahrungen und Perspektiven Platz haben und Austausch auf Augenhöhe möglich ist. Mit kurzen Impulsen, Gesprächen und kleinen Reflexionsübungen tauschen wir uns gemeinsam darüber aus, wie sich ADHS auf körperliche Intimität auswirken kann. Dies ist eine reine Gesprächsgruppe mit moderierten Denkanstößen. Du entscheidest jederzeit selbst, wie viel du von dir teilen möchtest. **Kurzer Fragebogen vorab: Anonym & freiwillig** Um den Abend so nah wie möglich an euren echten Themen zu gestalten, bitte ich euch, vorab diese kurze anonyme Umfrage auszufüllen: [https://tally.so/r/0QDY76](https://tally.so/r/0QDY76) Eure Antworten helfen mir, die Impulse auf eure Bedürfnisse zuzuschneiden. **Der Rahmen** Die Gruppe ist bewusst klein gehalten (10 Frauen\*). Eine offizielle Diagnose ist nicht notwendig. Es geht nicht um Therapie, sondern um ein besseres Verständnis für das eigene Erleben. **Kurz zu mir** Ich bin psychologische Beraterin mit dem Schwerpunkt Sexualität und Beziehung und habe selbst ADHS. Meine Arbeit ist davon geprägt, Scham abzubauen und Räume für echtes Verständnis zu schaffen. [mindingpleasure.de](https://www.mindingpleasure.de/) **Teilnahme & Wertschätzung** Bitte melde dich nur an, wenn du wirklich dabei sein möchtest, damit kein Platz leer bleibt. 💶 Zur Deckung der Kosten bitte ich um eine Spende vor Ort (Empfehlung: 8–15 Euro).

Die zunehmende Vernetzung globaler Lieferketten bringt enorme Chancen, aber auch wachsende Risiken mit sich. Beim Event "From Risk to Resilience: Securing Quality and Compliance in Supply Chains" beleuchten wir aktuelle Herausforderungen, Best Practices und Strategien, um Lieferketten sicherer und resilienter zu machen. Freuen Sie sich auf einen entspannten Abend mit Expert:innen und ausreichend Gelegenheit, Ihr eigenes Netzwerk zu erweitern. ⏰ Wann? 9\. Juni 2026 📍 Wo? adesso, Prinzenstraße 34, 10969 Berlin 📅 Agenda 17:00 Uhr – Einlass 17:30 Uhr – Grußwort von Gregor Böhme, Digitalexperte, adesso 17:35 Uhr – Keynote „Lieferkettensicherheit im Spannungsfeld von NIS-2“, Daniel Schätzle, HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte 18:05 Uhr – Paneldiskussion „Zwischen Qualität und Nachhaltigkeit: Wachsende Herausforderungen in Lieferantenbeziehungen“ mit Carsten Rieck, Kiwa 18:30 Uhr – Impuls „Ecosystem of Trust: Neue Ansätze für mehr Sicherheit in Lieferketten“, Sebastian Britz, CEO Kevla 18:40 Uhr – Networking, Food & Drinks Bitte nutzen Sie die Anmeldung auf unserer Website unter: 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tF37j0

Dear Community, after so many workshops, and a breathtaking Hamburg Summit, it's time to greet the sunshine and carry on the spirit of our beloved city! We have three amazing talks prepared for you this time! Thanks to our loyal host **Bonial International GmbH** \- we look forward meeting you all on the date\! =================================================== 18:15 - Warming up and networking chat 18:30 - Intro by AWS UG Berlin & Bonial 18:45 - 19:10 - **Alexey Grigorev // Zero-Trust AWS Access for Humans and AI Agents** Alexey will share two real-world stories about managing AWS access securely outside of AWS itself. First, he will show how he organized a hands-on workshop where participants used personal laptops and GitHub Codespaces to provision infrastructure in their AWS account — without ever receiving long-lived AWS credentials. They needed something similar to EC2 instance profiles, but for arbitrary external environments. Then he will talk about AI agents and autonomous tooling. Alexey's agents run on non-AWS servers with intentionally restricted permissions. Sometimes they need temporary access to AWS sandbox environments, but he doesn’t want permanent credentials on those machines. Alexey will show an approach for granting short-lived, revocable AWS access on demand. 19:10 - 19:35 - **Surjeet Singh Sachdeva// A Journey From Five Certification Reschedules to AWS Golden Jacket and AWS Ambassador** In this session, Surjeet will share his journey of working through the AWS certification path, leading to the AWS Golden Jacket, along with the practical steps, discipline, and consistency required to reach it. He will also explain what the Golden Jacket represents in the AWS ecosystem, including the recognition, credibility, and deeper access it brings within the community, and how professionals can approach the certification journey in a structured way. 19:35 - 20:00 - Networking break with food, snacks and drinks 20:00 - 20:30 - **Abdul Wahid // Deep Dive into Bedrock to Implement HITL Architecture** With the help of AWS Bedrock and his personal domain knowledge in the field on banking, Abdul Wahid will demonstrate The Human-in-the-loop (HITL) architecture by adding a layer of foundation model in the process to analyse the fraudulent transaction and return a confidence score. If the confidence score is below the defined threshold, then the system will alert the human to make the decision rather than letting AI to make mistakes. 20:30 - 20:50 - Common Q&A Round for all speakers. =================================================== **Very Important: There is no "waitlist" for our regular sessions.** However, there are limited seats available. If you want to make sure you can attend: Register yourself with your "full name" here at meetup.com Arrive on time - seats are first come, first serve. As soon as there are seats available, you are welcome to join with your registration. In case there are no more seats available, we won't be able to let you join us this time.We thank you very much for your understanding! Bonial will require you to check-in to the event venue and may request to verify your full name and your organization. By attending this event, it is expected that you agree to conditions of Bonial collecting your personal information. ================================== Additional Information **This event is wheelchair friendly.** Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: organisers@berlinawsug.de for further details. Would you like to host AWS UG Berlin events at your company? [Register here](https://bit.ly/aws-host) Would you like to speak at AWS UG Berlin sessions? [Submit your talk here](https://bit.ly/aws-talk)

**Unlock Your Potential with Pranic Healing! In German and English** Join us for a **Try out experience** every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm close to Treptower Park Train Station. Experience the transformative benefits of this powerful cleansing and energizing technique in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re curious about energy medicine or looking to enhance your well-being, this is the perfect chance to try it out. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are! Discover the power of Pranic Healing—your journey to wellness starts here! ❌ RSVP through the Meetup website **doesn't guarantee your spot** Please do contact- carolineargent@pranaheilungberlin.de to confirm your interest in attending. We look forward to meeting you. Remember to check your **Spam/Junk folder** for the ✉️ e-mail

Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone. Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉 So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉 We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

Do you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring Maayan Teper, Investor at Resilience VC. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions. **❯ What You'll Learn:** * The key metrics investors evaluate in early-stage startups * What makes founders stand out during fundraising * How investors assess traction, market opportunity, and risk * The differences between angels, VCs, grants, and other funding sources * Practical ways to prepare before raising your next round **❯❯ RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991) to get your link and join us live!** **❯ Featured Speaker:** * **[Maayan Teper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maayanteper/)** is Investor at **[Resilience VC](https://www.resilience.vc/),** a seed-stage fintech fund backing embedded financial technologies that expand economic access for low- and moderate-income Americans and small businesses. Before Resilience, he evaluated investments at Better Ventures across climate, healthcare, and the future of work, and worked as a senior associate at Social Finance. Maayan has spent his career at the intersection of capital and impact; and brings a rare combination of financial rigor and mission-driven perspective to every conversation about what makes an early-stage startup worth backing. **❯ Featured Host:** * **[Chris Foltz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfoltz/)** is a Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence at **[Founder Institute](https://fi.co/)** and Managing Director of **[Responsible Solutions](https://responsible.com/)**, a Silicon Valley-based global strategy firm. He advises founders, executives, and policymakers across 6 continents on brand storytelling and go-to-market strategy. Named to the IRG100, an annual list of the world's top 100 CMOs and change agents, Chris brings a rare, unfiltered perspective shaped by a career that has spanned partisan politics, personal adversity, and a remarkable reinvention.a seed-stage fintech fund backing embedded financial technologies that expand economic access for low- and moderate-income Americans and small businesses. **❯ Who Should Attend:** * Founders preparing to raise their first round * Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking insight into investor decision-making * Aspiring founders planning to fundraise in the future * Anyone curious about how investors evaluate startups **About the FI Venture Network** The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the **[FI Venture Network page](https://fi.co/investors).** **❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23991) to get your link and join us live!**

Together with Capgemini, we’d like to invite you to our talk in June. This time, we’ll be discussing spec-driven development with Simon Martinelli. **Spec-Driven Development in Practice: How AI Simplify Full-Stack Java** AI is transforming how we develop software, but many teams still treat code as the source of truth, leading to outdated documentation and hidden business logic. What if specifications became the single source of truth instead? This session introduces Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and the AI Unified Process (AIUP), a practical approach in which developers write clear, structured requirements, and AI generates everything else: diagrams, code, and tests. When requirements change, the system stays consistent automatically. Based on a real-world Java project built with Spring Boot, jOOQ, and Vaadin, the most productive and secure web framework for Java, you’ll see how SDD keeps business rules, data access, and UI perfectly aligned. Join this session to learn how AIUP helps Java developers deliver applications faster, with less boilerplate and more focus on what really matters: understanding the domain. Most teams still treat code as the source of truth, leading to outdated documentation and hidden business logic. In this session, you’ll learn how Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and the AI Unified Process (AIUP) let you define requirements once and generate consistent Java code, diagrams, and tests automatically. Based on a real project with Spring Boot, jOOQ, and Vaadin, this talk shows how to build faster, safer, and more maintainable full-stack Java applications. **Simon Martinelli** Simon Martinelli is a Java Champion, Vaadin Champion, and Oracle ACE Pro with over three decades of experience as a software architect, developer, consultant, and trainer. He is the creator of the AI Unified Process (AIUP) and a strong advocate of Spec-Driven Development. As the owner of Martinelli LLC, he coaches teams to get up to speed with AI-driven development. He regularly shares his insights through international conferences, articles, and his blog, Keep IT Simple (https://martinelli.ch), where he writes about AI, architecture, and modern Java development. He is also a lecturer at two universities in Switzerland, where he teaches software architecture, persistence, DevOps, and cloud-native development.

What happens when PMs stop watching engineers code — and start shipping themselves? You’ve probably heard the stories. Maybe you’ve already tried it in your own company. AI is changing how product teams build, collaborate, and ship — fast. Join us for an evening with product leaders sharing real-world experience building and shipping customer-facing features with AI, not just internal demos and experiments. We’ll talk about PMs opening PRs, non-devs contributing directly to production, and what actually changes when the whole team gets closer to the codebase. This event is designed for Product Managers and Product Leaders who want to understand how product roles, collaboration, and development processes are evolving in the AI era. **Agenda** 18:15 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 19:00 – Welcome from ProductTank Berlin 19:10 – Opening the PR is just the beginning, Dmitry Gorshkov 19:40 – What happened when we let non-devs into the codebase, Elena Berendeeva 20:10 – Networking 21:30 – Event ends Please note: - Please bring your IDs as you’ll need it when entering the venue. - The event is RSVP only: to enter, you must RSVP here on Meetup. - We'd like to capture the event with photographs for promotional purposes, such as sharing on LinkedIn after the event. If you have any concerns or preferences regarding this, please feel free to let us know beforehand. **Opening the PR is just the beginning** Dmitry will show how to go deep into the codebase as a PM and make it worth the effort. Crafting code is time consuming, so should PMs code instead of doing PM work? Absolutely. But you must come prepared. About the speaker [Dmitry Gorshkov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrygorshkov?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android) is a lead product manager at Finom, a Dutch fintech superapp for small businesses. Dmitry has shipped successful products at N26, Taxfix and Cut the Rope, among others - and has more than a decade of product management experience. **What happened when we let non-devs into the codebase** A year ago, we let PMs, designers, and QA contribute directly to our existing codebase using AI. What followed wasn’t just faster shipping – it was a quiet shift in how our team made decisions, handled ownership, and thought about their roles. This is that story. About the speaker [Elena Berendeeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/berendeeva-elena?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android) is a PM at JetBrains who spent the last few years building 0-to-1 products – through pivots, sunsets, and a lot of uncertainty. Her most recent product is Matter, an AI prototyping tool that her team – designers, QA, and engineers – used to ship directly to production. She explores AI-native workflows and the evolving role of PMs in agentic product development.

All Infos: [urbanjoy.de/eye](https://urbanjoy.de/eye/) \*\*English below\*\* Ihr Lieben, Bald ist es wieder soweit!! Unser nächstes Eye Contact Erlebnis findet statt. Was: • Komm zu Deiner Zeit in dem 2,5\-Stunden\-Zeitfenster gemütlich vor Ort an \| Je früher Du kommst\, desto mehr Zeit hast Du\, diese wundervolle Praxis zu erforschen • Gib Deinen Beitrag für den Ort direkt am Anfang in die entsprechende Empfangsschale - dann ist dieser Teil schon erledigt • Setz Dich auf einen freien DoppelPlatz – entweder direkt zu jemandem oder warte, bis jemand sich zu dir setzt • Genießt gemeinsam den Blickkontakt für 1-3 Minuten oder länger • An einem selbstbestimmten Zeitpunkt steht eine/r von Euch auf [Wiederhole diese Übung so oft, wie Du magst ] • Mach so oft Pausen, wie Du möchtest • Wer bis 19:45/20:00 bleibt kann am Abschlusskreis teilnehmen Wo: • wundervolle FabrikLoft Location in Berlin Kreuzberg Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40 Hof 4, Seitenflügel, Erdgeschoss 10999 Berlin Kostenbeitrag: • 10€ für Raum und Orga Weitere Fragen? [www.t.me/joejung](http://www.t.me/joejung) Wir freuen uns Dich zu sehen! ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Dear kind explorers, soon another Eye Contact Experience will take place in the Capital All information & details [urbanjoy.de/eye](https://urbanjoy.de/eye/) The Practice • Arrive gently at any time within the 2,5 hours time window on location • Make your contribution directly upon arrival - so this part is directly out of your mind • Sit down in a free duo spot - either in front of somebody or wait until someone joins you • Enter in eye contact for 1-3 Minutes or more • One of you gets up whenever you feel like it [ Repeat the practice as often as you like] • Take breaks as often as you like • If you are here until the end you can join the closing circle - ca 19:45 Location • a beautiful Factory Loft Location in Berlin Kreuzberg Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40 Hof 4, ground floor, right side 10999 Berlin Contribution • 10€ for space & organization Further questions: [www.t.me/joejung](http://www.t.me/joejung) We are looking forward to seeing you!

Tired of dating apps or surface-level social events? This is different. Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing. Booking happens through our website. 👉 Reserve your spot: [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Optional in-person continuation: same day or within 48 hours depending on the city Most people come alone. People often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real. Sometimes awkwardness turns into ease. Sometimes curiosity turns into chemistry. Sometimes people simply remember what it feels like to actually connect again.

**For our 6th Supper Club, we're heading to South India** for a brunch filled with bold flavours, comforting classics and plenty of good company. **Join us for €30 per person.** Love rasam? The sound of tadka sizzling away? The crunch of a papad or curry leaves popping in ghee? Or simply in the mood to try something new? Then this brunch has your name on it. 😉 **What are we eating?** ☕ **Firsts** – Masala Chai & Podi Aloo Cones 🥣 **Slow** – Paniyaram & Gunpowder Butter Sambar 🌿 **To Share** – Ragi Uttapam Canapés with a Chutney Trio 🍛 **Mainstay** – Malabar Parotta & Vegetable Kurma 🍮 **Last Bite** – Rava Kesari We'll be in touch shortly after your registration so keep an eye on your DMs. :)

**​⚠️Attention! Event Cancelled⚠️** We are excited to host a **BLISS x QuantCo** workshop featuring **Moritz Wilksch** and **Pavel Zwerschke**, who will guide us through an interactive session on building your own AI Agents. ​**Title:** Build Your Own AI Agent with QuantCo 📅 **Date:** 10th June 🕕 **Time:** 17:30 📍 **Location:** Berlin-Mitte (location available after registration) ​The session will last around 2 hours, followed by a networking session with QuantCo and fellow AI enthusiasts. Bring your laptop! **​⚠️To apply for this workshop, please fill out⚠️:** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevIw6xBfMUDMNp_7anTbFQTmnHdi22iQJyBqYYcpM-1n6A/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevIw6xBfMUDMNp_7anTbFQTmnHdi22iQJyBqYYcpM-1n6A/viewform?utm_source=luma) *** ​**Abstract:** Build Your Own AI Agent with QuantCo: Join us for a hands-on session in our office in Berlin (close to Museumsinsel), where we transition from theory to practice by building a custom AI agent. We will start with a foundation in language model APIs before moving into a live programming workshop to create an agent that automates complex document workflows. You will learn how to equip a model with the tools to independently write, compile, and iteratively fix layout issues in markup code, transforming messy mockups into publication-ready documents. ​**Who is this event for?** ​This event is for AI enthusiasts who are currently pursuing their bachelors, masters or PhD degrees and want to delve deeper into the world of AI agents. *** ​We are **BLISS e.V.**, Berlin’s AI community connecting like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning and data science. Our **BLISS Workshops** connect **students and young professionals with industry partners**, offering an inside look into **how machine learning is applied in real-world settings** \- from research and development to deployment\. ​QuantCo Website: [https://www.quantco.com/](https://www.quantco.com/?utm_source=luma) ​BLISS Website:[ https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/?utm_source=luma) ​BLISS Youtube:[ https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin?utm_source=luma)

**Join us for our next Machine Learning in Healthcare meetup in Berlin — proudly sponsored by the QUEST Centre!** Pizza is still back! We are very happy to announce our speaker **Frank te Nijenhuis**, who is a PhD candidate at the ICAI Stroke Lab at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. With a background in medicine and computer science, he develops deep‑learning models to support real‑time clinical decision-making during stroke treatment. **His talk´s title is:** **Bridging the Implementation Gap in AI for Stroke Interventions: Challenges and Opportunities** **Abstract:** In recent years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to a proliferation of AI models in medical imaging. However, despite promising performance in research settings, many of these models have yet to translate into meaningful clinical impact. In this talk, Frank will highlight several AI models developed for stroke imaging and examine the barriers that hinder their implementation in clinical practice. He will explore potential pathways to overcome these challenges and conclude with an interactive discussion on co-creation as a strategy to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world adoption. *** 📍 **Location:** “Atrium” conference room, 5th floor, Spreepalais, Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin 🕕 **Doors open at 6:00 pm** — Talks start **at 7:00 pm!** * 6:00–7:00 pm — Arrival, food, and networking * 7:00 pm — Welcome by the hosts, followed by the talk + Q&A * 8:00 pm — More networking (and possibly more pizza) ⚠️ *Pro tip:* Sometimes only one of the four elevators is working! 📢 **IMPORTANT:** If you RSVP but later realize you can’t make it, *please release your spot* so others can join. *** This meetup is made possible with the kind support of the **QUEST Centre for Responsible Research at BIH**, who are providing both the venue and the delicious refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!x

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

**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** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

Join us for our June Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss [The Queer Principles of Kit Webb](https://catsebastian.com/the-queer-principles-of-kit-webb/) by Cat Sebastian in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Topic to be announced. **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

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL