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MEN SOLD OUT| Toronto Speed Dating | M40-55/W39-49
Toronto singles — this event is filling up quickly! Men’s spots are officially SOLD OUT, and there are still a few spots for women ages 39–49 interested in meeting men ages 40–55.
Join 25Dates.com for a warm, welcoming evening of genuine connections, great conversation, and plenty of laughs in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re new to speed dating or have joined us before, we strive to create events where everyone feels comfortable, included, and excited to meet new people.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special night — spots are limited!
\*Please note, in order to reserve your spot, you must do so directly at:
https://www.25dates.com/speed_dating/toronto-flor2-11208/na
PyLadies Toronto June Event - Board Games Night!
Is there a better way to start the summer than with new friends? We think not.
This month, we’re trying something new: PyLadies Toronto is organizing a low-key board game social at Chef’s Hall to help you connect with your fellow PyLadies in a chill, no-pressure environment.
No need to perform or prove your technical chops - just come as your authentic self to play some board games, meet your fellow PyLadies, and have some fun!
We'll have some light snacks for the table, vegetarian and gluten-free. Thanks to Black Python Devs for sponsoring! If you have any dietary restrictions beyond that, let us know, and we'll accommodate.
See you there!
Intro to Theosophy Part 3 ~ Deity, Cosmos and Man
**When:** Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Winter/Spring 2026
**Where:** 792 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, ON
**Attend online via Zoom:** https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89671983431?pwd=hoYVrQG1EF4ibvIieyTnavmXxWcy5h.1
**Main Text:** [Deity, Cosmos and Man](https://www.theosophy.world/sites/default/files/ebooks/DeityCosmosAndMan_GFarthing.pdf) by Geoffrey Farthing
If the above link is broken, paste this into bar for free PDF: https://www.theosophy.world/sites/default/files/ebooks/DeityCosmosAndMan_GFarthing.pdf
This third part of our **Intro to Theosophy** series turns to *Deity, Cosmos and Man* by Geoffrey Farthing, a clear and reliable guide to the foundational teachings of Theosophy as originally presented by **Helena Petrovna Blavatsky** and her Adept teachers.
This study explores a living, intelligent universe governed by unity, law, and vast evolutionary cycles, and examines how the human being reflects these same cosmic principles within their own inner constitution. Emphasis is placed on Theosophy not as a belief system, but as a coherent body of knowledge—offering insight into consciousness, post-death states, hierarchies of beings, and the deeper purpose of human evolution.
Alongside discussion and reflection, the group will explore guided experiential exercises designed to support awareness, perception, and integration.
The intention is to:
* Develop a clear understanding of core Theosophical principles
* Explore the relationship between cosmos, consciousness, and the human constitution
* Encourage experiential insight alongside study and dialogue
* Support inner balance, discernment, and conscious self-development
This class is suitable for:
* Students continuing from Parts 1 and 2 of the Intro to Theosophy series
* Those interested in Theosophy, cosmology, and human evolution
* Participants seeking a grounded, psychologically oriented approach to spiritual study
* Anyone curious about consciousness, meditation, and the deeper structure of reality
No prior experience with Theosophy, yoga, or meditation is required. Only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore thoughtfully.
ROM Tuesday Night group walking tour
### 🏛️ ROM Museum Evening Visit & Social
📅 **June 16**
⏰ **5:45pm - 6pm**
📍 **Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto**
Join us for a relaxed evening exploring the **Royal Ontario Museum** and connecting with new people in a casual, social setting. We’ll meet at the entrance and head inside together to explore select exhibits at our own pace—perfect for art, history, culture, and science lovers.
This event is ideal if you:
* Enjoy museums and cultural experiences
* Want to meet new people in a low-pressure setting
* Prefer small-group, meaningful conversations
**Event Plan**
* 5:45 PM – Meet inside the ROM ground floor (Near the Large Dinosaur)
* 6 PM – Explore the museum together
* 7:45 PM – Dinner at Mogouyan Hand Pulled Noodle (optional)
**Important Notes**
* Free Museum admission ticket is **included** in the meetup event fee. (You must provide your contact to the host for the Free ticket OR obtain your own free ticket from ROM website)
* Please arrive on time so we can enter together. If you are late, you can text or call the Host to find the group.
✨ Come curious, come friendly, and enjoy a cultural night out in Toronto!
**Event Fee** $3.99 (includes free ROM Ticket)
**Payment**
**Cash** \- In person when you arrive at event
**Exhibits:**
\- 1st Floor \- Special exhibit\, China\, Korea and First People
\- 2nd Floor \- Dinosaurs\, Birds\, Bio\-diversity\, Rocks\, Natural World
\- 3rd Floor \- History & Being Legendary exhibit
\- 4th Floor \- Wildlife Photography of the Year
💬 **Stay Connected:**
***Join Whatsapp Group - [CLICK HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzD3fDrU5sLARAT5yDF3OhEu3Vj-2P7ci8mP5FYX46rt1NQ/viewform)***
***Follow on Instagram - [CLICK HERE](https://www.instagram.com/tam.club/)***
*\*We may charge a small fee to help cover platform costs and to make sure people who sign up are committed to attending. It also helps us keep hosting more quality events in the future.*
Learn Medieval Arts, science, dancing and games!
Go Medieval!
Learn Medieval arts, sciences, dancing and games! Have somefun with like minded history geeks.
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Andrew’s United Church
117 Bloor St EAST (near Church Street)
Ring the buzzer for the gate keeper
more info? www.eoforwic.ca
ROM Museum group walking tour ($3.99)
\#\#\# 🏛️ ROM Museum Evening Visit & Social
📅
⏰ **5:45pm - 6pm**
📍 **Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto**
Join us for a relaxed evening exploring the **Royal Ontario Museum** and connecting with new people in a casual, social setting. We’ll meet at the entrance and head inside together to explore select exhibits at our own pace—perfect for art, history, culture, and science lovers.
This event is ideal if you:
* Enjoy museums and cultural experiences
* Want to meet new people in a low-pressure setting
* Prefer small-group, meaningful conversations
**Event Plan**
* 5:45 PM – Meet inside the ROM ground floor (Near the Large Dinosaur)
* 6 PM – Explore the museum together
* 7:45 PM – Dinner at Mogouyan Hand Pulled Noodle (optional)
**Important Notes**
* Free Museum admission ticket is **included** in the meetup event fee. (You must provide your contact to the host for the Free ticket OR obtain your own free ticket from ROM website)
* Please arrive on time so we can enter together. If you are late, you can text or call the Host to find the group.
✨ Come curious, come friendly, and enjoy a cultural night out in Toronto!
**Event Fee** $3.99 (includes free ROM entry ticket)
**Cash** \- In person when you arrive at event
**Etransfer** [themoja@outlook.com](mailto:themoja@outlook.com) (use password **meetup**)
**Credit Card** - [Click here to Pay](https://buy.stripe.com/00w5kD1dac4SaUk1hT0oM01) (via stripe)
**Exhibits:**
\- 1st Floor \- Special exhibit\, China\, Korea and First People
\- 2nd Floor \- Dinosaurs\, Birds\, Bio\-diversity\, Rocks\, Natural World
\- 3rd Floor \- History & Being Legendary exhibit
\- 4th Floor \- Wildlife Photography of the Year
*\*We may charge a small fee to help cover platform costs and to make sure people who sign up are committed to attending. It also helps us keep hosting more quality events in the future.*
Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters Speechcraft Discovery Meeting
**.... Do you *dread* speaking in front of others? .... Need to *present* an important meeting? .... Is it time to *enhance* your communication skills?**
**Meeting Theme: 'Evaluate to Elevate**'
Evaluations are the lifeblood of Toastmasters. We support each other through evaluations.
HOW? Our speech evaluations recognize strengths and provide constructive suggestions for improvement. This creates a cycle of growth where every speaker learns, adapts, and refines their skills.
Join us on this Tuesday evening to learn how you can rapidly improve your communication skills with positive feedback.
Toastmasters is a supportive environment where mentoring is the cornerstone that guides speakers in their personal growth.
Gain insights and benefit from the information provided by Toastmasters Speechcraft program. Join our meeting and experience the hands-on “how-to” instruction in public speaking. If you are an experienced Toastmaster or a guest exploring Toastmasters, you will acquire a new way of communicating your thoughts with increased clarity and impact.
Each ‘discovery’ meeting will provide valuable tips to boost your confidence on stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from experienced speakers.
**What is the Toastmasters Speechcraft Discovery meeting?**
You will:
* gain insights into principles and strategies from expert speakers,
* hear speeches and learn from evaluations given by advanced Toastmasters,
* experience what happens at a real Toastmasters meeting,
* get familiar with the Toastmasters Speechcraft program and resources,
* discover the benefits of Toastmasters Speechcraft for personal and club growth.
**Register NOW for any FREE Discovery meeting.**
**Discovery Meeting:** Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 7:00PM to 8:30PM Doors open 6:45PM
**Have a question, contact organizer:** Phoenixtmvppr@gmail.com
**Sponsor:** Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters Club
Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters empowers individuals to master the communication skills that drive personal achievement and confidence. Through practice and peer feedback, you will rapidly develop presentation abilities, persuasive influence, and leadership presence. Accelerate your audience impact and transform your trajectory with skills that will help you grow your opportunities.
**Speechcraft Discovery Series**
**Week 1 – Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026**
‘How to Choose a Topic’
**Week 2 – Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026**
‘How to Organize a Speech’
**Week 3 – Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026**
‘Know Your Speech Purpose’
**Week 4 – Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026**
‘How to Impact with Body Language’
**Week 5 – Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026**
‘How to Use Vocal Variety’
**Week 6 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026**
‘How to Create Images with Powerful Words’
**Week 7 – Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026**
‘Research Your Topic to Elevate Your Credibility’
**Week 8 – Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026**
‘Evaluate to Elevate’
Data Science Events This Week
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"Can we be mean to AI?"
This is a ticketed event. You can register [here](https://luma.com/trajec-cte5).
In this talk, Giles Edkins looks at some experiments that shed light onto the theory of AI consciousness and welfare. We'll cover how LLMs are different from us and what we can learn about how they process information - with a few philosophical takes thrown in.
You can watch a livestream of the talk [here](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live?utm_source=luma).
Conscious Living ~ An Experiential Community Program for Embodied Consciousness
### **“Conscious Living”**
**An Experiential Community Program for Embodied Consciousness**
**Resuming Thursday, May 21, 2026**
**On break:** June 4, 2026 **\| Summer break:** July & August 2026
**Thursdays, 7:30 PM (in person)**
**Facilitator:** Sophia Barna, M.Ed., M.S.W.
**Location: Toronto Theosophical Society,** 792 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, ON **(Basement Room)**
“Conscious Living” is a weekly experiential program that bridges the study of consciousness with the practical realities of everyday life. Rooted in the *Map of Consciousness* developed by David R. Hawkins and *A Course in Miracles (ACIM)*, this program invites participants to move beyond theory into lived, embodied awareness.
Together, we explore what it means to live “in the world, but not of it” — grounded, present, and engaged, while rooted in higher awareness.
The Map of Consciousness serves as our reference point. Each meeting focuses on a specific state of consciousness, blending study and practice so participants not only understand these states intellectually, but also learn to embody and live them in daily life.
In addition to the Map of Consciousness, A Course in Miracles (ACIM) provides a complementary framework for the program. ACIM offers practical spiritual principles for transforming perception, cultivating forgiveness, and recognizing the inner guidance of love and truth. Its teachings emphasize the shift from fear to love, the release of judgment, and the practice of conscious choice in every moment.
Our gatherings are grounded in the states of Love, Joy, and Gratitude, corresponding to the elevated energy field of 540 on the Map of Consciousness. From this frequency of openness and lightness, we come together to uplift, inspire, and grow in awareness — individually and collectively.
### **✨A Potluck for the Body, Heart, Mind & Soul🌈**
Each session is designed as a holistic experience — nourishing all dimensions of being:
* **🪷 Food for the Soul:** Guided meditation, self-reflection, and self-inquiry
* **🧠 Food for the Mind:** Lectures, presentations, and meaningful group discussions
* **✨ Food for the Body:** Embodied practices (movement and dance meditations), singing, chanting
* **💗 Food for the Heart:** Love-centered connecting and sharing
### **🌸What to Expect**
Together, we will explore different states of consciousness through:
* Lectures and presentations
* Guided meditation
* Self-reflection
* Group discussions
* Movement and dance meditation
* Singing and chanting
### **🌸What to Bring**
1. Coloured clothes — each week a specific colour (ROGVAIV rainbow sequence: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet). *This is an encouraged part of the experience, not mandatory.*
2. Silk or large dancing scarf/veil
3. Notebook, journal, or paper with pens, crayons, markers
4. Your highest vibrational presence in love, joy, and gratitude
This is a space where learning becomes lived experience — where insight meets embodiment.
*To uphold universal brotherhood without distinction and freedom of thought, all elements of the evening are invitational. Participants may opt out of any component and still be welcome, as long as we engage with one another respectfully.*
*This is a participatory series with optional components. In keeping with TTS values, you are welcome to opt in or opt out of any element, and the central expectation is mutual respect.*
### **Reference Texts**
1. Hawkins, D. R. (2012). Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House.
2. Foundation for Inner Peace. (1976). A Course in Miracles. Mill Valley, CA: Foundation for Inner Peace.
3. Barna, S. (2025). Flying Home: Soul Stories for the Little One Within. Toronto: LightPath Publishing.
**Registration:** TTS Study Groups, ts.study.to@gmail.com
Registration **optional** (for updates and materials). Walk-ins welcome.
### **About the Facilitator:**
**Sophia Barna** is an educator and facilitator with a long-standing interest in the relationship between inner life and everyday life: how spiritual principles become livable, embodied realities rather than abstract ideas. Her work bridges consciousness research, reflective inquiry, and practical methods for self-observation and inner transformation. Her background includes graduate training in education and social work, and advanced professional training in EMDR.
In “Conscious Living,” she draws on the Map of Consciousness (as developed by David R. Hawkins) and the spiritual psychology of A Course in Miracles, inviting participants to explore themes such as presence, perception, forgiveness, and the cultivation of love, joy, and gratitude through shared practice and dialogue. Her facilitation style is heart-centered, clear, and experiential, with space for participants to learn through reflection, discussion, and embodied exercises.
***Important distinction:*** While Sophia’s clinical experience, education, and skills shape how she holds the space and communicates, this series does not constitute EMDR therapy, psychotherapy or a clinical solution for mental or emotional problems. It is a group experience offered in the spirit of service and public learning, and it should not replace care from a licensed provider in a private and confidential therapeutic relationship.
In-Person Writing Sprints
Struggling with motivation and focus as you hammer away on your manuscript at home? Want to join a community of writers as we embrace the joys and pains (mostly pains) of writing together?
Bring your laptop, pen & paper, old-school typewriter, or futuristic writing gadget, and join an enthusiastic community of science fiction and fantasy writers as we work on our current projects in the same space. The format will be similar to our online writing sprints: 30-minute blocks of focused, quiet writing time (the sprints), interspersed with breaks where we can chat, ask questions, and share our writing experiences.
Y Combinator’s AI Paper Club Discussion
Discuss the June 2 iteration of YC Paper club: https://youtu.be/3rWSvrFahIY?si=8vI5a47tN9e3sWwf
And bring your own paper!
Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
Coffee and (vibe)code
A meetup for talking about the frontier of ai, or just vibe coding if you’re into that. Also industry gossip, hiring trends, effective altruism + predictions for the future
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
Data Science Events Near You
Connect with your local Data Science community
Battle of the personal agents
Join the Columbus AI community for a special event.
**Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works.
We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks.
This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations.
Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home.
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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**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
Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**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
Columbus Online Speed Dating
⚡️ Online Speed Dating & Matching Event! ⚡️
Tired of endless swiping? Skip the small talk and connect with singles face-to-face from the comfort of your home!
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
⚠️ IMPORTANT: RSVPing on this page DOES NOT secure your spot!
To keep the gender ratio balanced and match you with the right people, you must register and complete our 3-minute personality quiz using the link below.
[👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & TAKE THE MATCHING QUIZ👈](http://www.tempodating.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating)
(Only registration through this link guarantees your Zoom invite. Spots are limited!)
AWS Columbus: Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey
Title: Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Register at the Columbus AWS meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426379/](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426379/)
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**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
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 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.
###
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat.
But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity.
We’ll cover:
* What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot
* How agents break tasks into steps
* Where agents are genuinely useful today
* Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review
* How to design simple AI workflows for your own work
* A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish
No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.






























