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\-\-\-\-\-This edition of MCP Connect is hosted by **Glovo**. **Please register [here](https://luma.com/km48w4jb)!-----** Join us at **Glovo’s HQ** for another edition of MCP Connect. MCP Connect is for developers, practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts working with the Model Context Protocol and AI agents. We share best practices, new tools, and real-world use cases for building MCP servers and integrating them into agentic workflows. Whether you are building MCP servers for your internal or external use cases or just exploring how agents connect to applications, MCP Connect is a place to exchange ideas, learn, and help shape the future of AI workflows. **Agenda** **6:00 PM - Welcome.** Doors open, perfect to meet other guests! **6:30 PM - Talks** * [Pierre-Louis Theron](linkedin.com/in/theronpl/?utm_source=luma), Co-founder & CEO of [Alpic](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpic-ai/?utm_source=luma) * [Raphael Cantafaro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphacantafaro/), Principal Product Manager, and [Daniel Sandoval Cervelló](linkedin.com/in/daniel-sandoval-cervello/?utm_source=luma), Engineering Manager, at [Glovo](https://www.linkedin.com/company/glovo-app/posts/?feedView=all) * [Toby Oliver](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby0/), CEO at [Encore Design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-design-ai/?utm_source=luma) **7:30 PM - Networking**

¿Quieres aprender a bailar? Realizamos clases regulares desde hace más de 10 años de diferentes modalidades, SALSA, BACHATA, KIZOMBA, SEVILLANAS y más. Tenemos diferentes niveles, inicio, intermedio y avanzado y estamos durante toda la semana en diferentes zonas del Vallés. Existen diferentes opciones de pago, con unos bonos que van desde los 3€ a los 7€ por clase y los puedes gastar en diferentes días y horarios. Para más información nos puedes contactar por privado, teléfono o whatsapp al 636204015 Es necesario avisar antes de asistir por primera vez. (Indicanos que nos has encontrado a través de Meetup)

🤝 [N26](https://www.meetup.com/n26-tech-product-design-events-in-barcelona/) is very happy to invite you to discover how AI agents development works, this time with special guests from **Intent HQ.** ❗**Please provide your full legal name when registering - otherwise you will not be allowed entry to the event.** **Be ready to show a photo ID at your arrival, exactly matching the name you provided** 🚀 **Talk description** Join us for an evening exploring real-world lessons from rebuilding a product around AI agents. We'll share the journey from early assistant failures to production agentic workflows including the organizational shifts, technical decisions, and hard-won insights along the way. At the helm we’ll have two guest speakers: **🗣Claudia Teres, Lead Product Engineer @ Intent HQ, Barcelona, Spain** Claudia is a skilled software engineer helping bridge the gap between product and tech, currently leading the development efforts of Intent HQ’s agentic product. **🗣Manuel Fidalgo, Senior Machine Learning Engineer @ Intent HQ, Barcelona, Spain** Manuel is a hands-on machine learning engineer whose main focus is the development of agents, tools and the infrastructure surrounding these, empowering other engineers and data scientists to deliver the right value in the GenAI context. **What we'll cover:** **🎯 The Product Journey:** Why we chose to rebuild rather than iterate, how we validated the new vision with a constrained POC, and why making agent reasoning visible in the UI became critical to user experience. **⚙️ The Technical Deep-Dive:** Finding the balance between deterministic and non-deterministic actions, designing agent boundaries, toolsets vs MCPservers, managing context windows, and building guardrails that actually work. We'll also discuss high-impact bets (A2A, MCP), cross-functional team dynamics, and why speed of learning beats perfection in fast-moving AI spaces. 🗓 **Agenda:** **18:00: Reception** **18:30: Event introduction** **18:45: Product talk** **19:30: Tech talk** **20:15: Networking & Pizzas** **21:00: Session Ends** 📣 **Facilitators:** **Jose Alamo, Senior Machine Learning Engineer @ N26, Barcelona, Spain** Jose is a machine learning engineer at N26, currently working on the AI platform team. He has a robust background in building well architected services and infrastructure, helping shape the company’s AI vision. **Tiago Costa, Senior Backend Engineer @ N26, Barcelona, Spain** Tiago is a recent Domain-Driven design enthusiast, eager to keep learning more and currently working in the Cards domain. **Ivan Llorente - Principal Engineer @ N26, Barcelona, Spain** Ivan is an engineer at N26 with a product engineering mindset, a deep interest in clean architectures and DDD, and a passion for leveraging AI in modern software development. **Fabrizio Di Napoli - Principal Engineer @ N26, Barcelona, Spain** Fabri is a software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems. He’s also passionate about Domain-Driven Design, XP, AI and other practices.

¡Hola! :) Te invito a una práctica de **yoga consciente**, donde el movimiento, la respiración y la presencia se unen para equilibrar cuerpo, mente y energía. A través de asanas, trabajo respiratorio (pranayama) y momentos de silencio, iremos creando espacio interior y serenidad. ✨ En algunas sesiones incorporaremos el poder vibracional de los **cuencos tibetanos**, para acompañar la relajación final y facilitar una experiencia más profunda de armonía y conexión interior. No importa si tienes experiencia o estás empezando: cada clase se adapta al ritmo y necesidades de cada persona. 🕉️ **Trae ropa cómoda, una esterilla y tus ganas de respirar y sentir.** 🕓 **Duración:** 1h 30min 📍 **Lugar:** Ynspire Space, en frente de la Estación de Francia. 💶 **Aportación:** 10€ 💫 Si quieres más información o reservar tu plaza, puedes escribirme por WhatsApp: 👉 [https://wa.me/34608171231](https://wa.me/34608171231?text=Hola,%20quiero%20m%C3%A1s%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20ba%C3%B1o%20de%20sonido%20y%20pranayama)

**Two talks. Two frameworks. One question: how do you make the hard calls?** 🎤 **Olivier Brandicourt**, VP Product @ Gens de Confiance *Trade-offs Between Short-Term Revenue Opportunities and Long-Term Vision* Monetization vs. trust. Growth vs. sustainability. Olivier will walk us through real decisions made at Gens de Confiance — a 2M+ member trust-based marketplace — and share a practical framework for knowing when to protect your long-term vision and when to seize the moment. 🎤 **Stefan Ritter**, VP Product, B2B platform @ Dow Jones *From 0 to 800M ARR: The Real Playbook for People, Process, and Product* This talk shares practical lessons from Stefan's experience building products, teams, and organizations - from early-stage environments to scaling businesses toward 800M ARR. He’ll walk through the core principles he has found to matter most across people, process, and product, and how they translate into real execution. Expect concrete examples - from shaping roadmaps and evolving processes to managing teams through change - focused on what actually works when you’re trying to build high-performing teams and deliver. 📍 **Location:** Dow Jones, Barcelona - Avinguda Diagonal, 123 · Barcelona 🗓 **Date:** Wednesday, April 16th 🕒 Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 7 PM sharp **NOTE: NO ENTRY AFTER 7PM.** 🎟 **RSVP matters!** Our events fill up fast and waitlists are real. If your plans change, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so someone else can join. Make sure your details are correct — you'll need a valid ID to enter. Come for the talks. Stay for the conversations. 👋

🎉 ¡BAILAMOS EN EL PARQUE DE LA CIUTADELLA! 💃🕺 ¿Te encanta bailar y pasarlo bien? ¡Este plan es para ti! Ven a mover el cuerpo, conocer gente genial y disfrutar del ritmo al aire libre 🌞🎶 ✨ ¿Cuándo? TODOS LOS JUEVES\| 18h \- 21h 📍 ¿Dónde? Parque de la CIUTADELLA (La Glorieta) 🎵 100% BACHATA GRATUITO! 💬 Abierto a todos los niveles. ¡Buen rollo asegurado! ➡️ Trae tu mejor sonrisa, algo de agua, y prepárate para pasarlo en grande. ¡Comparte e invita a tus amigos! [Unete a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUlt5bKe9d6BIRotP0194Z?mode=gi_t) \-\-\- 🎉 WE'RE DANCING AT CIUTADELLA PARK! 💃🕺 Love to dance and have a good time? Then this plan is for you! Come move your body, meet awesome people, and enjoy the rhythm under the open sky 🌞🎶 ✨ When? EVERY THURSDAY \| 6:30 PM – 9 PM 📍 Where? CIUTADELLA PARK (La Glorieta) 🎵 100% BACHATA FREE EVENT! 💬 Open to all levels. Good vibes guaranteed! ➡️ Bring your best smile, some water, and get ready to have a blast. Share and invite your friends! [Join our WhatsApp group chat!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUlt5bKe9d6BIRotP0194Z?mode=gi_t)

¿Quieres aprender a bailar? Realizamos clases regulares desde hace más de 10 años de diferentes modalidades, SALSA, BACHATA, KIZOMBA, SEVILLANAS y más. Tenemos diferentes niveles, inicio, intermedio y avanzado y estamos durante toda la semana en diferentes zonas del Vallés. Existen diferentes opciones de pago, con unos bonos que van desde los 3€ a los 7€ por clase y los puedes gastar en diferentes días y horarios. Para más información nos puedes contactar por privado, teléfono o whatsapp al 636204015 Es necesario avisar antes de asistir por primera vez. (Indicanos que nos has encontrado a través de Meetup)

¡Hola! :) Para reservas y más información: [Chat de Whatsapp](https://wa.me/34608171231?text=Hola,%20quiero%20m%C3%A1s%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20ba%C3%B1o%20de%20sonido%20y%20pranayama) Te invito a un encuentro para reconectar contigo misma/o a través del poder del **aliento y el sonido**. Comenzaremos con suaves ejercicios de **pranayama** (respiración consciente) para calmar la mente y abrir el cuerpo energético, seguidos de un **baño de sonido** con cuencos tibetanos que te guiarán hacia un estado profundo de relajación y presencia. 💫 Este espacio es una pausa en el ritmo diario, una oportunidad para soltar tensiones, equilibrar emociones y permitir que el cuerpo recuerde su armonía natural. 🕉️ **No necesitas experiencia previa**, solo venir con ropa cómoda, mente abierta y ganas de cuidarte. **💶 Aportación:** 10€ 📍**Localización:** [Carrer de Pere Serafí, 7, Gràcia, Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a2bd543b6087:0x9db7e85962771423?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 🌸 Te espero para respirar, vibrar y volver al centro.

El "Taller de agentes IA con AI Studio y Gemma 4", será realizado por el Google Developer Expert Víctor Sanchez (lead organizer del GDG Mallorca) y por Andreu Ibáñez (lead organizer GDG Spain y GDG Lleida), y consistirá en la formación con los sistemas agénticos más modernos que se encuentren disponibles en el momento, ya que esto es una locura y todo evoluciona muy rápido. Previo al taller Andreu nos introducirá brevemente al mundo de los agentes, y su evolución en los últimos meses, para después pasar a la parte práctica de la mano de Víctor. Durante el taller haremos redeem de códigos gratuitos entregados por Google Cloud/Google Developers, para montar una VPS (servidor remoto privado y virtual) donde instalaremos un sistema dockerizado y un agente Hermes, que está comiendo el paso a OpenClaw, y que seguro en breve tendrá competencia. Este agente de IA estará conectado al último modelo de Gemma 4 disponible, lo que nos permite ejecutar instancias locales según el hardware de que dispongamos. La instalación se realiza con Docker, consiguientemente cualquier entorno o tipo de sistema operativo sirve (Windows, Linux, Mac). Y no te preocupes si nunca lo has usado, Víctor te enseñará :) Los asistentes deberán traer su laptop bien cargado y tener conectividad propia vía su propio móvil haciendo de hotspot, ya que no podemos garantizar el caudal para todo el mundo vía wifi. El taller en resumen enseñará a los asistentes a crear la VPS en Google Cloud, instalar el agente Hermes dockerizado y hacer pruebas con un modelo open source Gemma 4. La aplicación de este sistema ya dependerá de cada cual, ya que al ser Gemma 4 multimodal, las aplicaciones son infinitas. De su web: Gemma 4 introduces key capabilities and architectural advancements: Reasoning – All models in the family are designed as highly capable reasoners, with configurable thinking modes. Extended Multimodalities – Processes Text, Image with variable aspect ratio and resolution support (all models), Video, and Audio (featured natively on the E2B and E4B models). Diverse & Efficient Architectures – Offers Dense and Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) variants of different sizes for scalable deployment. Optimized for On-Device – Smaller models are specifically designed for efficient local execution on laptops and mobile devices. Increased Context Window – The small models feature a 128K context window, while the medium models support 256K. Enhanced Coding & Agentic Capabilities – Achieves notable improvements in coding benchmarks alongside native function-calling support, powering highly capable autonomous agents. Native System Prompt Support – Gemma 4 introduces native support for the system role, enabling more structured and controllable conversations. Aunque el taller es gratis, el local exige un consumo mínimo por persona de una pizza y una bebida, aprox 14 €. Agenda --- Hosted By Andreu Ibanez, GDG Organizer Andreu Ibanez is Google Developers Group Lleida Founder and lead organizer, Co-organizer at GDG Spain, mentor admin and speaker in the Google open source programs Google Summer of Code and Google Code-in. Director TIC Laboratories at the Scientific Park of Lleida, Spain. where he funded in 2010 the Liquid Galaxy LAB, a Google GEO projects LAB, and now also runs the Artificial Intelligence LAB and LleidaDrone LAB. Advisor at tech startups in different areas such as BIM modeling, e-sports, and others. He's Founder and President LleidaDrone, one of the oldest drone technology associations in Spain with more than 70 different drone events developed. Claudia Diosan, Fullstack developer I am a GDG Lleida member, a WTM Lleida Lead and I was selected as a student of Google Summer Of Code Intership 2019 and 2020 developing a social project for the Liquid Galaxy Lleida Project. Victor Carreras Jimenez, Mobile Lead Con más de 7 años inmerso en el desarrollo móvil, Victor Carreras ha evolucionado desde sus inicios como desarrollador y escalado con maestría roles clave, consolidándose como líder técnico, arquitecto y desarrollador integral hasta su rol actual como Arquitecto y CTO de Movilidad en DCX en Capgemini donde lidera equipos especializados en Flutter, Android e iOS contribuyendo al éxito de proyectos de envergadura. Fuera de la oficina, Victor es una figura activa en las comunidades de Google, participando como speaker y mentor en eventos de Flutter. Su compromiso educativo se refleja también en su blog personal, donde comparte conocimientos valiosos y perspectivas sobre las últimas tendencias en desarrollo móvil, inspirando a la comunidad tecnológica cada semana. Con una combinación única de liderazgo, experiencia técnica y contribución comunitaria, Victor Carreras Jimenez es un referente en el emocionante mundo del desarrollo móvil. Yash Raj Bharti, Senior Mentor I'm a Senior Mentor of Google Summer of Code at Liquid Galaxy, founded by Google in 2008, and the maintainer of Liquid Galaxy Project Website. I have completed my bachelor's and master's from IIT BHU, where I dived into the realm of User Experience. I Innovated the First Ever UX solution to control Google Earth using Google Maps to solve Mercator Projection zoom levels. I am a Speaker & Mentor Delegate of the Liquid Galaxy, invited by Google on October 2024 at the Sunnyvale, CA Google Campus. Paula Vidal Pascual, Lead organizer Aerospace Engineering student at TU Delft. Víctor Pérez Jiménez, Organizer building, breaking and fixing software • engineer • GDG organizer • prev. New Relic & RevenueCat • padel & chess rookie • aspiring polyglot Óscar Carrasco, Lead organizer and mentor Hello, world! Josep Sert, Lead organizer Alba Montoya Mostany, Lead organizer Miquel Gibert, Lead Organizer, senior mentor Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-lleida-presents-taller-de-agentes-ia-con-ai-studio-y-gemma-4-roadtrip-buildwithai-parada-1-gdg-barcelona/.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🥐 **ENGLISH below)** Avui posem rumb a una de les grans joies naturals del nostre país: **les Fonts del Llobregat**. Un indret màgic on l’aigua brolla amb força de les parets de la muntanya formant **desenes de fonts i cascades… un autèntic caprici de la natura i un dels racons més impressionants de Catalunya**. Ara, després del desglaç, el trobarem en el seu moment més espectacular. I no només això: farem una ruta circular de **11 km i 630 m de desnivell** positiu. Sense dificultats tècniques, però amb exigència física moderada, ideal per a qui vulgui fer treballar el *body* i gaudir de la muntanya amb calma. Arribarem fins al **preciós poble de Castellar de n'Hug**, descobrirem **una cova sorprenent on viurem una experiència especial i coronarem un cim amb vistes privilegiades a la Serra del Cadí, ara ben verda i florida**. 🌸🌱 Ens espera un dia complet de natura, aigua i muntanya. T’hi apuntes? ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 14 € cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 39€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * Al nostre Insta [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * a Can Facebook [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * \*\*i uneix-te al [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) \*\* per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍀 **CASTELLANO** 🌸 Hoy ponemos rumbo a una de las grandes joyas naturales de Cataluña: **las Fuentes del Llobregat**. Un lugar mágico donde el agua brota con fuerza de las paredes de la montaña formando decenas de fuentes y cascadas… **un auténtico capricho de la naturaleza y uno de los rincones más impresionantes de Cataluña**. Ahora, tras el deshielo, lo encontraremos en su momento más espectacular. Y no solo eso: realizaremos tambíen una **ruta circular de 11km y 630m de desnivel positivo**. Sin dificultades técnicas, pero con una exigencia física moderada, ideal para quienes quieran activar el cuerpo y disfrutar de la montaña con calma. Llegaremos hasta el **precioso pueblo de Castellar de n'Hug**, **descubriremos una cueva sorprendente donde viviremos una experiencia especial** y coronaremos una cima con **vistas privilegiadas a la Serra del Cadí, ahora verde y florida.** 🌸🌱 **Nos espera un día completo de naturaleza, agua y montaña.** **Te apuntas?** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 14€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 39€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * En Instagram [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * En Facebook [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * Y únete al \*\* [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) \*\* para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⛰️ **ENGLISH** 🦗 Today we head towards one of the great natural jewels of Catalunya: the **Fonts del Llobregat**. A magical place where water bursts powerfully from the mountain walls, creating **dozens of springs and waterfalls… a true masterpiece of nature and one of the most breathtaking spots in Catalonia.** Right now, after the snowmelt, it’s at its most spectacular. And that’s not all: we’ll hike an 11 km circular route with 630 meters of elevation gain. No technical difficulties, but a moderate physical challenge — perfect for working the body while enjoying the mountains at a relaxed pace. We’ll reach **the beautiful village of Castellar de n'Hug**, **explore a fascinating cave where we’ll share a special experience**, and summit a **peak with privileged views over the Serra del Cadí, now lush and in bloom. 🌸🌱** **A full day of nature, water and mountains awaits.** **Are you in?** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €14 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €39** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! **Stay connected:** * On Instagram [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * On Facebook [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * Join our \*\* [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) \*\* to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

We will cover metadata-driven approach to building and operating data pipelines at scale on AWS. Discuss architecture, design trade-offs, and lessons learned from running a unified pipeline across multiple customers using configuration-driven workflows. **Presenter: Dilshad Nasirov** Seasoned Software Architect and cloud practitioner with 20+ years of experience building scalable systems and data platforms. Specializes in AWS, with deep expertise in data lakes, serverless architectures, and real-time data processing. Has led the design and delivery of enterprise-grade solutions across industries, helping organizations improve performance, reduce costs, and unlock data-driven insights. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilshad-nasirov-4538431/ **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *Leading EDJE* for hosting our meetup! Leading EDJE specializes in helping organizations innovate and solve complex problems. EDJE does this with their "A" player team of professionals using agile methodologies and SCRUM management techniques to give organizations a competitive advantage that sets them apart. Learn more at https://www.leadingedje.com/ **THANK YOU** *Amazon Web Services* for sponsoring pizza! Learn more at https://aws.amazon.com/. **DIRECTIONS** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300 Dublin, OH 43017 (3rd floor) **FREE PARKING** at the Endres Garage across the street, 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab for a future meetup?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

**Details:** If you haven’t yet built an Agent yourself, this is for you! A hands-on workshop where you build a production-ready AI chatbot from scratch using Python, Streamlit, Claude AI, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). **Speaker Bio:** Gus Cavanaugh is a former strategy consultant turned GTM leader in data and analytics. He teaches Python, data, and AI through local meetups and enjoys helping others get hands-on with modern tools. He lives in Winston-Salem with his family and starts most days at 6am in the gym. **Audience Takeaway:** By the end of this workshop, you'll have created: * ✅ AI-powered chatbot that answers questions about uploaded documents * ✅ RAG implementation with vector search and semantic retrieval * ✅ Web search integration for current information * ✅ Professional web interface using Streamlit * ✅ Cloud-deployed application that runs immediately * ✅ Portfolio-ready code you can customize and share No AI experience required. No local installation needed. Everything runs in the cloud. **Zoom: This is a *hybrid* event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm:** https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/89379230295?pwd=NdETyE5sdYuSrvsrBZXSBFkUESBVkg.1 Meeting ID: 893 7923 0295 Passcode: 5t5WYn **Sponsor:** **[AlphaSense](https://www.tegus.com) will provide the meeting site, as well as pizza and soft drinks for the onsite participants.** * **Address:** 200 N. LaSalle Street. Suite 1100. Chicago, IL 60601 * **AlphaSense's Overview:** The world’s most sophisticated companies rely on AlphaSense to remove uncertainty from decision-making. With market intelligence and search built on proven AI, AlphaSense delivers insights that matter from content you can trust. Our universe of public and private content includes equity research, company filings, event transcripts, expert calls, news, trade journals, and clients’ own research content. * The acquisition of Tegus by AlphaSense in 2024 advances our shared mission to empower professionals to make smarter decisions through AI-driven market intelligence. Together, AlphaSense and Tegus will accelerate growth, innovation, and content expansion, with complementary product and content capabilities that enable users to unearth even more comprehensive insights from thousands of content sets. Our platform is trusted by over 6,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. Founded in 2011, AlphaSense is headquartered in New York City with more than 2,000 employees across the globe and offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, India, Singapore, Canada, and Ireland. * **Logistics**: To access the Tegus by AlphaSense building, we require **first and last names** of those who RSVP'd by Apr 15. Attendees will then present their **IDs** when they arrive at the front desk (right when they enter the building). They will be sent up in the elevator to the 11th floor where we will be.

## Unlock the Power of Prediction: Polymarket Masterclass Ever felt like you could foresee the future? Now, put those insights to work. Join us for a deep dive into Polymarket, the prediction market platform, and learn how to turn your knowledge of current events into real opportunities. It's more than just guessing; it's about strategic analysis, risk management, and capitalizing on market inefficiencies. ### Is this workshop for you? This session is tailored for: * Those brand new to prediction markets and ready to learn the ropes. * Sharp minds that enjoy analyzing data and making calculated decisions. * Individuals with a passion for news and current affairs, looking to leverage their insights. * Anyone seeking alternative income streams powered by event analysis. ### What's on the agenda? During our time together, we'll cover: * Demystifying Polymarket: From initial setup to executing your first prediction. * Essential risk management techniques to protect your investments. * Decoding market signals and understanding liquidity dynamics. * Tactics for identifying and exploiting market mispricings. * Constructing a robust portfolio for consistent gains. * Inspiring examples of successful Polymarket strategies put in motion. _"The instruction was clear, the advice was practical, and the techniques were actionable. I've already made back my registration fee!"_ - Recent participant ### Secure Your Spot – Full Registration Required! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out. RSVPing "yes" on Meetup **does not** confirm your spot. You **must** complete the official registration using the link below: ### [✅ Claim Your Seat! ✅](https://remoteready.io/product/Polymarket?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-04-17T22:00:00Z) Let's transform your knack for predictions into a powerful income stream! Register now.

**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com