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Silent Walk in the Forêt de Soignes
We will be walking through the forest for a little over 1 1/2 hours, silently, just noticing the world around us and inside us. The idea is to experience the magic of a different type of walking, The invitation is to slow down and notice what is going on inside you and around you.
Very often people experience a closer connection with nature and with self, with sometimes surprising insights.
*Please make sure you are fit enough to go the 4.5 km distance. We will be walking slowly, but we will not take any breaks.*
We will be meeting at the Hermann Debroux Metro at **14h**. (Exit straight ahead after leaving the platform--on the Loxam side).
If you RSVP as coming, please be on time. We will be starting our walk from there 5 min. after the hour sharp.
There is the renovated Maison de Prieur at the exit of the forest where we could gather for a drink or a meal after our walk, depending on what you feel like.
Looking forward to an inward adventure? Come and join us on **Saturday, April 4, at 14h**
My phone number is 0472 92 11 76, in case you need to communicate with me.
LA SOIRÉE BLANCHE 04.04 💖LA PLUS GRANDE SOIRÉE CELIBATAIRES EN LIVE 💖
Ce samedi 04.04 – Tous en Blanc au Cactus
LA SOIRÉE BLANCHE 04.04 du CACTUS vs COEUR A COEUR 💖LA PLUS GRANDE SOIRÉE CELIBATAIRES EN LIVE 💖
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LES SOIREES RENCONTRES NUMERO 1 EN Belgique
Cœur à cœur et le Cactus club vous fixent rdv le samedi 04 avril
Soirée blanche/ Le Cactus x cœur à cœur
🎶 80s • 90s • 2000s \| 💃 Célibataires\, Let’s Go \!
**Inscris-toi et invite tes amis 😉 :** [https://fb.me/e/5IvvqA5vx](https://fb.me/e/5IvvqA5vx)
**Fonce sur la vente flash🔥** [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15722](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15722)
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🎉 Soirée blanche – Soirée Rencontres XXL en Live !
💘 Cœur à Cœur x Cactus Club
📍 Cactus Club – Auderghem
📅 Samedi 04 Avril \| Dès 22h30
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LA SOIRÉE CÉLIBATAIRES NUMÉRO 1 EN BELGIQUE 🔥
✨ Cœur à Cœur débarque pour la 9ème édition au mythique Cactus Club pour une soirée 100% rétro & 100% rencontres !
Le 04 Avril, on invite le soleil ,nous vous proposons lors de la soirée Cœur à Cœur, un voyage dans l’esprit chic et intemporel des légendaires soirées blanches de Saint-Tropez
Que vous soyez en couple, célibataire, ou simplement prêt à profiter d’une soirée festive, rejoignez-nous pour une expérience unique où le blanc immaculé est bien plus qu’un code vestimentaire : c’est une promesse de raffinement et de fête.
✨ Une soirée sous le signe de la fête, des rencontres et de l’amour, où chacun peut se laisser emporter par la magie d’une nuit chaude et enflammée
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💥 AU PROGRAMME :
✅ Soirée ouverte à TOUS
✅ Animation spéciale "rencontres en live"
✅ Show & surprises
✅ Ambiance rétro et festive
✅ Espace dansant XXL
✅ Zones chill pour discuter 💬
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🎟️ INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS
👉 Inscription Facebook (RSVP & invite tes amis)
👉 VENTE FLASH & GARANTY PASS :
💶 5€ ou 10€ + 🎁 Cadeau Body Training
✅ Évite la file, sécurise ta place
🎫 Billets aussi disponibles sur place le soir-même
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📞 Réserve ton PACK VIP ou ANNIVERSAIRE (table privatisée, bouteille, zone exclusive) :
📲 +32 477 60 61 31
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💃 Que la fête commence... et plus si affinité 💘
📲 Marque ta présence sur l’événement Facebook & Invite tes amis célibataires !
Inscris-toi et invite tes amis 😉 : [https://fb.me/e/5IvvqA5vx](https://fb.me/e/5IvvqA5vx)
***
📍Adresse :
Cactus Club – Boulevard du Souverain 147, 1160 Auderghem
Saturday Morning Coffee - 10:00 @MIR Concept Coffee Store
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @MIR Concept Coffee Store!
Saturday, 4 April 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00.
MIR opened its doors about 4 years ago, right off Place Jourdan.
Doriana, the owner, is a super nice host, and is excited to have our group as her café.
The café is very beautiful and has great coffee, and many yummy food options.
Their Instagram channel:
https://www.instagram.com/mirconceptstore/
**The address is:**
MIR Concept Coffee Store
Rue Gray 4A
1040 Etterbeek
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1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
[https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
***
**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**
Bluebells: Hike Brussels (Ukkel) - Halle: 25 km
It’s 10 years ago that I organized my first Meetup hike, around that time of year, in the Halle “bluebell” forest, close to where I live. So it’s time for an anniversary hike, in the same area, a bit earlier in the year as the bluebells are earlier this year. This forest is very known for the bluebells and will be crowded but it’s worth it. Besides, only a part of the whole hike is in the forest and we’ll be away from the crowds for the rest of it.
We start in Brussels (station Ukkel-Kalevoet) and follow the GR12 Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris for quite a while, all through Drogenbos and Beersel to approach Halle forest in Dworp. We go to the main bluebells area and then get out of the forest and walk towards Halle through some other smaller forests and parks. A drink at the end is a long-standing tradition, optional of course.
**Meeting point:** Ukkel-Kalevoet station in Brussels (in front of the station building), at 9h30. Besides a train arriving from Brussels-Nord/Central/Midi at 9h23, it’s also a stop of tram 18 and busses 43 and 60.
Back from Halle to Brussels there are 3 trains per hour to Midi/Central/Nord (less than usual due to works on the track), but there are also replacement busses and De Lijn busses to south or west of Brussels.
**Walking pace / difficulty:** 4-5 km/h on average while walking. Paved roads are avoided as much as possible, and I expect it to be muddy, that’s part of the charm. Regular pauses: roughly 10 min every 1 – 1,5 hour, longer at lunch (picnic somewhere on our way). It should be doable for everybody in reasonable physical condition. It’s not a race, it’s for enjoyment. Don’t make it a race, if you want to walk fast, you’d better choose another event or go on your own. We walk in group.
**What to take**: decent hiking shoes, picnic, enough water, clothing adapted to the weather (including rain protection).
**Weather:** The hike will take place in any weather, unless it is unsafe to do so (heavy rain/wind). Nothing in the current forecast points in that direction.
**RSVP rules:** In order to give everyone the opportunity to see the announcement and plan their participation, RSVP opens at a specific moment: Wednesday 01/04 at 21h (it’s not a joke). Be ready at that moment and you’re in (afterwards, it might fill up fast as I intentionally keep the group size small). The first people on the waiting list have a pretty good chance to get in the following days, keep an eye on the Meetup notifications. If you decide not to come, be considerate to the other hikers and cancel sufficiently in advance to give someone else a chance to join. Do not show up if you’re not on the going list. All this is done in order to keep things organized and give a pleasant experience to me and the group. Please respect the rules.
You are responsible for your own safety and for your own actions at any moment during the event. The organizers are volunteers who propose an activity to share with other interested people on their personal initiative, and cannot be held responsible in case of accident. Taking part in the event means you agree to this.
Waasland region hike – Lokeren (loop 26 km)
This week’s hike we will lead us through the Waasland region where ***silence, open landscapes and wooded avenues alternate.*** Starting from Lokeren we walk past ***vast fields, winding country lanes and quiet forest paths*** that invite you to slow down and fully enjoy nature.
Along the way we will discover the characteristic landscape of ***“the Klinge and Heide forests”*** interspersed with open vistas and ***traditional farmhouses*** that underscore the rural character of the region.
***After our hike*** we can continue our good habit of ***taking a nice beer/pancake/snack in a local pub*** in Lokeren before returning to Brussels.
**Please don't forget to pay Maikel a drink :-)**
We will walk at ***an average speed of 5km/h*** both on paved and unpaved roads. ***I’ve never walked this road before, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning.*** Be prepared for this.
***●●Meeting point***
We meet at ***08h45*** in front of Starbucks in ***Brussels Central.*** The train (IC530 – Oostende) leaves at ***08h56 from platform 2***. We arrive at ***09h31 in Gent Sint Pieters*** where we have to change to train ***(S53659 – Lokeren) who leaves at 09h43 from platform*** 4\. We ***arrive 10h09*** at ***our destination Lokeren*** and start our hike.
***●● Train tickets***
***\- single ticket Brussels to Lokeren \(6\,90 € weekend / 4\,20 € with train card\+\)***
***\- single ticket Lokeren to Brussels \(6\,90 € weekend / 4\,20 € with train card\+\)***
***●● Train back to Brussels***
There are three ***trains every hour*** from Lokeren to Brussels at ***XX:10 – XX :41*** ***and XX :50***
For more info check [www.nmbs.be](http://www.nmbs.be)
**LAST TRAIN = 23h10**
***●● Specifics***
distance: \~ 26 km
elevation gain: \~ 54 m
net walking time: \~5h00
level: ***easy – open to everyone***
***In the unlikely case of too bad weather we may cancel a hike even few hours before the event. If this must happen we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So, it is important to have access to either the Meetup.com website and/or your emails.***
●● ***What to bring***
\- warm comfortable hiking clothes
\- extra socks to change \+ compeed for blisters
\- enough water and food for the breaks
\- sun protection oil\, a hat and sunglasses OR a raincoat
(please watch the weather forecast)
\- a \(head\) flashlight and a yellow security vest for the evening
**\- some money to pay Maikel a drink ;\-\)**
***●● Basic rules***
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP ***latest 1 day before the hike*** so other people still have the possibility to join. This is basic courtesy towards others. ***People who cancel the last day or don’t show up for the hike will be blacklisted for future hikes.*** Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the roster (i.e. Yes RSVP, but not Wait Listed).
***●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability***
By signing up for this event, ***you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility*** and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.
Fun Social Night in Brussels
Brussels is Europe’s heart, and our meetup is its friendly beat.
[[ Whatsapp groupchat link to join ]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3WOUobqXjW1KWB65McSJi)
Join us Saturdays at 7:30 PM for a language and culture exchange like no other.
With attendees in their 20s and 30s from across the globe, it’s where ideas and friendships flourish.
Let’s connect over words and waffles.
🌇 Sunset Stroll: Woluwe to Boitsfort walk (12km)
**IMPORTANT NOTES:**
This event is free for Sunday Vacations members. Membership starts at €5/year.
Join here: https://www.sundayvacations.com /membership
Please RSVP only if you are reasonably sure you can attend and update your RSVP if your plans change
Escape the city bustle and join us for a 12km afternoon walk from Madoux in Woluwe to Gare de Boitsfort, through Rouge Cloitre and the ancient Sonian Forest. This hike is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, breathe some fresh forest air, and enjoy the golden hour colors.
The Plan
Meeting Time: 14:20
Meeting Point: Madoux (Tram 39/ 44).
The Walk: We depart at 14:30 sharp.
The End: We aim to arrive at Gare de Boitsfort around 18:00.
Practical Details
Distance: 12 km.
Duration: ~3.5 hours walking time.
Pace: Casual to moderate. We wait for everyone, but please be comfortable walking this distance.
Terrain: Mostly flat/downhill with some unpaved forest paths.
🎒 What to Bring
* Comfortable Shoes: Walking shoes or sneakers (trail runners are great if it has rained recently).
* Water: Stay hydrated!
Data Security Events This Week
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Sunday Electronics Workshop
This workshop series is a **follow-up to the ESP32 Robotics workshop**, but with a different concept. Here, there will be no subject set in advance, instead **all participants are welcome to join at any point and at any level, from beginner to expert**. Beginners will be guided though the basics (C programming, how to use measurement tools, soldering, PCB design, etc…) and can get advice on what tools and kits to start with, others can come with their own projects to get help or share some knowledge.
## Requirements
* Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac)
* Any microcontroller/dev kit to develop your project(s). If you are a beginner and don’t know what to buy, come and we’ll find the best starter kit for you !
* A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience !
Deep Conversation - Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
Badminton Sunday Social
Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome!
IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist.
Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot
Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IL7Gbs6TmIm0GXyidQxCFS?mode=gi_t
Easter Picnic - Dear Strangers
Blankets, snacks & good vibes at Josaphat Park. Follow us on Instagram for more infos : https://www.instagram.com/dearstrangers.club/
**Dear Strangers** is a Brussels-based social club for expats and locals who want to meet new people and expand their social circle. We design laid-back, genuine experiences for the 25–35 crowd where real connections just happen naturally.
**Spring is here. The park is calling. Let's make the most of it together.**
Join us for a relaxed **Easter Picnic** at **Josaphat Park**, a simple and friendly way to spend part of your afternoon with new people in Brussels.
The idea is easy: **everyone brings their own snack or drink**, and we take care of the atmosphere, the flow, and creating a nice moment together. Expect a laid-back picnic, easy conversations, and a welcoming group of people aged **25 to 35** who are open to meeting others and enjoying a spring afternoon outdoors.
Whether you just moved to Brussels or you've been here for years and want to expand your circle, this is your kind of afternoon.
**Free entry. Good energy. New faces.**
🌈📚Book Swap & Fika Time – Share Stories, Coffee, and Ideas
**Dear Folks,**
Bring along any books you’d like to exchange with others!📚
Tell us why you recommend them and help your books find new readers.
At the same time, we will share stories and conversations while enjoying **Swedish Fika time**, with tea and snacks served. ☕ 🧁
This event will take place **at a private home**, so the address will only be shared with those who have registered.
We look forward to a cozy and inspiring gathering with you.
**Contribution to Our Events**
Starting this year, we kindly ask participants to contribute in one of the following ways:
**€5** per event, or **€40** annual membership fee
If you feel like supporting us beyond this, to help people who can’t afford it, you are very welcome to do so 💛
If the contribution is a concern for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly 😉
**These contributions will help us:**
* Cover the annual Meetup platform fee
* Encourage everyone to respect RSVPs
* We will donate 10% collected fees to support Queer oriented organisations in the end of the year.
Bank details:
Yifei Yang BE12363234512492
Communication: your name+ event/membership
**To make sure your spot is reserved, please complete your registration once you sign up.** We will prioritize those who have completed the registration process.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. **Cheers!** 🥂
Brussels Sprouts 🇧🇪🥬💚
Gaasbeek castle and surroundings - 10km hike
Dear WW's,
On this Sunday we will walk in the area of Gaasbeek castle. Our meeting point is at the big parking next to Kremerij van Gaasbeek (Ice-cream cafe). We can enjoy there later our Après walk.
https://www.krijmeriegaasbeek.be
We start at 10:00AM, if you are late, please follow the map to catch up with us. If there are any problems, you can WhatsApp me at 0483 358 397.
Please wear proper hiking shoes and clothes depending on the weather condition. It might be muddy at some parts.
Our walk would look like that:
https://mapy.com/s/mehegeluse
See you on Sunday.
Cheers
Honorata
Data Security Events Near You
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CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again.
We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all.
Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception**
Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory.
For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy.
She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps).
Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way.
**About Our Speaker**
Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
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)
Accidental Friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together
The April Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **April 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Kayla Boor**.
You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at
**[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
[Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22562814501129?p=w1cSxeUXFTVeIpZiMw)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person.
If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails.
Agenda:
**5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees.
**6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details.
**7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment.
We hope to see you there!
Session Abstract
**Accidental friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together to optimize the system.**
This session is focused on how to communicate effectively between teams to improve alert fatigue, performance, and observability.
\*\*NEW SPEAKER
\*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
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)
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Global Azure - Columbus
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!






















