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Brunch & Bubbles Social: Sparkling drinks and even better company
Step into a vibrant dining gathering where great people, exceptional cuisine, and effortless conversations come together in a stylish and welcoming setting.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-dubai-foodies)**
Our dining socials are curated experiences bringing together ambitious, curious, and socially intelligent people.
* Stylish setting designed for social energy.
Room full of great and interesting people.
Environment where connections happen effortlessly.
Because the best nights happen when the right people come together.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-dubai-foodies)**
Expect a diverse mix of interesting people including entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, and creatives.
👥 **Who you’ll meet**
* People who enjoy meaningful conversations.
Individuals open to meeting inspiring personalities.
A socially intelligent and vibrant crowd.
But more importantly, they share something in common: Curiosity, ambition, and great social energy.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-dubai-foodies)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Dining 😊
The Curated Connections Experience ⚡
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
High-Level Speed Networking 🚀
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
AI After Hours I B2B Networking I Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
This is a Paid event and will be deleted from here. Please register on the link below.
https://airhours.eventbrite.com[/?aff=Meetup](https://techbuiss.eventbrite.com/?aff=Meetup)
QUESTIONS ?
Please Reach out to;
Ridhi - [https://wa.me/971552525078](https://wa.me/971525012234) ( WhatsApp Only)
Founders & Leaders Networking 💼
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Friday DIP Badminton Session Baseline Sports DIP 7-9 PM
**New participants are required to contact WhatsApp at 0501497147 before signing up for the event to confirm their slot**
Badminton Active group plying every Friday 7-9 PM baseline sports DIP Jabal Ali
Cost will be AED 45-50 Per person including court rent with premium feather shuttle
New plyers confirm your slots through WhatsApp ( Rensin +971501497147)
Payment is applicable once confirmed the slot and no cancellation on game day.
Join WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CqGaIb53w6f6q5PUTd166y
Rapid Connections Experience 🔥
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Data Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Date With Purpose | Women Curate & Select
Women going on 1:1 dates, endless swiping, time consuming, expensive, not-safe.
Going to a curated singles tag & be tagged events, less restrictive then swiping, but **curation is real!**
This is where you view profiles and select people for our next event. [https://eseek.app/singles/](https://eseek.app/singles/)
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaFzeakk5qn3RQGIcnTltA?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaFzeakk5qn3RQGIcnTltA?mode=gi_t)
Singles yacht party [https://eseek.app/yachtparty/](https://eseek.app/yachtparty/)
**Follow us at** [https://www.instagram.com/eseek_travel_app/](https://www.instagram.com/eseek_travel_app/)
Use Bolt to get to the event, Careem is a major rip off, FYI.
Women you are familiar with this concept? Tag & be tagged, to get access to the event.
This means no more events full of men, you would never be interested in, we are pushing things in the right direction.
Higher gender balanced, more curation of attendees, more women in attendance. Join our experiment, and meet our local host Zeinab who will be there to host.
What's the location? Simply tag and be tagged, get a decent profile and bio, and we will see you at our next curated singles event.
Singles Aratai !!
**🍢 Kabab Kadai & Kadalais: The Ultimate Tamil Singles Meetup! 🍢**
Remember those golden college days? Sitting on the canteen benches for hours, a half-empty cup of tea in hand, talking about everything from cinema and dreams to "is the mess food actually edible?"
We are bringing those **nostalgic vibes** back! If you’re tired of swiping left and right and want some real-world conversation with people who actually speak your language, this is for you.
***
**The Game Plan (Agenda)**
No awkward icebreakers or formal presentations here. We’re spending **three hours** just chatting. Whether it’s your passion for AR Rahman, your secret travel goals, or just ranting about the Dubai heat—the floor is yours. It’s all about finding like-minded people and making new friends in a chill, cafe-style atmosphere.
**Who’s Invited?**
* **Status:** Young Singles Only.
* **Language:** Must speak Tamil.
* **Age Group:** 18 to 38 years old. (Uncles and Aunty's, Some Other Day we will Catch-up!).
* **Vibe:** Someone looking to step out of their bubble and make genuine connections.
* **Guests:** You can bring your single friends, but they **must** become a member of the Tamil Meetup Group before attending!
**The Logistics**
* **What to Bring:** Just your "chatter-box" mouth and a broad, open mindset. No resumes or biodatas required!
* **Free Ya ? -- illa illa, illavae illa, - Costs:** Only **20\. AED per person**.
* **The Perks:** You get to socialize with the community and munch on some legendary kababs!
**Where is the Spot?**
We are heading to **Kabab Al Fareej Restaurant**. Since they have 14 outlets across town, we will pick the most convenient one based on the number of registrations.
📍 **To Confirm Your Spot:** WhatsApp your interest to **052 143 0200**. We will announce the specific location only to the registered attendees.
***
**The "Tanglish" - Final Call!**
Summa veetla ukandhu bore adikkudha? Mobile-a paathute irukama, konjam veliya vanga makkale!
Nalla sapadu, nalla pechu, and full-on fun—idhu dhaan namma plan. College days-ku thirumba pona madhiri oru feel kidaikkum. So, don’t be shy! WhatsApp pannunga, seat-a reserve pannunga. Let’s make some memories over some hot kababs.
**Vanga pesalam!** 🎤🔥
Women Only - Friends For Event
**Some basics to start**
Women we are going to introduce this, we may do a women-only version, but generally we are telling women instead of women-only, just do tag a person into the event. We are releasing a simple web version to test this. Can women be early adopters?
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaFzeakk5qn3RQGIcnTltA?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaFzeakk5qn3RQGIcnTltA?mode=gi_t)
**Important** we are seeing early event mostly women are selected, which means you will show up to an event where women are in majority.
women set up your profile here, if you want mostly women at the event then just tag other women. [https://eseek.app](https://eseek.app)
📩 Invite System (Tag-A-Person in)
Events are shared through a “tag a person” invite system.
Only tagged users receive event details.
🎟️ Arrival Check-In
On the night of the event, users press a Check-In button when they arrive.
Everyone who checks in is added to a live attendee list.
👥 Friend Matching
After check-in, each person is automatically assigned 1–3 potential friends from the attendee list.
🧑🤝🧑 Personal Board Posting
Users post on their personal board:
👗 What they’re wearing
📍 Where they are sitting/located in the venue
🔍 Find & Connect
Assigned matches can view posts to:
Identify each other
Find each other in real life
Form groups naturally
⚖️ Self-Regulated Attendance System
No host is required.
Access is controlled through tagging and invites.
♀️ Gender Balance Mechanism
Women are encouraged to confidently tag other women.
This helps increase female participation and maintain a balanced (or women-majority) ratio.
📱 MVP Mobile Test
The concept is being built as a simple mobile version for initial testing.
🚫 No-Host Reality Check
Free events where a host is expected to show up and spend all their time organizing and managing large groups of idiots is not something we are supporting - if you want free - this is what you get, I suggest you embrace it.
Bachata Beginners - L1
Experience a sensational blend of smooth motion and fun expression while creating beautiful lines with easy-to-follow steps.
Bachata is a lyrical latin dance style originated in the Dominican Republic, expanded in Spain and grew to become one of the most popular dance styles worldwide. Offering an outlet for rhythmic expression and flowing sensual movement, bachata incorporates a number of different styles, techniques and expressions.
AED 89 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package)
Join us on this new journey of wellness and discovery!
Book your spot NOW!
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/DcCwA
For enquiries
Call/Text 058 538 7446
Dubai AI Meetup
**What this is about?**
This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC.
Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie.
We meet at the Stage Area (next to S&C Music, see directions https://imgur.com/a/QIvYOvT ) above the Carrefour market at DIFC, just look for a group of people there without board games (if you see board games, that's another group). The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi.
📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ)
📍To get there:
🚇 Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign.
🚗 Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction.
Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking.
💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen at DIFC.*
*PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*
Bachata Intensive Bootcamp
Experience a sensational blend of smooth motion and fun expression while creating beautiful moves with easy-to-follow steps.
Bachata is a lyrical latin dance style originated in the Dominican Republic, expanded in Spain and grew to become a popular dance style worldwide. Offering an outlet for rhythmic expression and flowing sensual movement, bachata incorporates a number of different styles, techniques and expressions.
AED 149 /1 workshop
AED 599 /6 workshops (course package)
Join us on this new journey of wellness and discovery!
Book your spot NOW!
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
For enquiries
Call/Text 055 803 4003
Unfiltered Nights: Real People. Real Vibes.
Ready for an evening where new faces, soulful beats, and big energy come together in one unforgettable vibe? 🌃
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)**
Join us for the next edition of our social — a curated night to meet new people, spark real conversations, and enjoy the magic of connection. 💫
**🌟 What to expect:**
* Elegant lounge vibes with stunning views
* Bold conversations, unexpected laughs, and surprising connections 💬
* Delicious drinks + an atmosphere made for authentic encounters 🍸
* A live DJ performance setting the mood with soulful melodies + feel-good beats 🎶
This isn’t just another night out. It’s a curated social experience designed for people who want more than small talk.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)**
No apps. No pressure. Just a room full of amazing people who appreciate fun, spontaneity, and great vibes 🔥
**👀 The Experience:**
* No apps. No pressure. Just good vibes ✨
* Come alone, leave with friends 👋
* Laughter, toasts & stories that last 🍷
* The perfect mix of music, drinks & energy 🎶
* More than a social — it’s an experience 💫
This isn’t just a night out! It’s an elevated experience where the city lights are your stage and every connection feels limitless.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)**
👋 So if you’re tired of ordinary nights out, come and see what happens when real connection meets party atmosphere.
Join us for an evening where new faces, soulful beats, and big energy come together in one unforgettable vibe 🌃
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-social-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Social 😊
Data Events Near You
Connect with your local Data community
Learn all things Data Science and Compete on Kaggle
We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)
Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio
**Agenda :**
* 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking
* 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio"
Hello Everyone! Please join us for our May 12th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.**
**Title:** Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio
**Description:** What if your AI agents truly understood how your business works, had instant access to trusted enterprise data, and could take meaningful action from end to end?
In this session, we’ll cover how to build enterprise-ready AI agents that understand business context, use trusted data, and take real action. In this fast-paced session, we’ll bring Work IQ, Foundry IQ, and Fabric IQ together with Copilot Studio through best practices and live demos.
Key Takeaways:
\*Work IQ: Ground agents in real work, roles, and business processes
\*Foundry IQ: Design and orchestrate intelligent agent behavior
\*Fabric IQ: Power agents with secure, enterprise-grade data
\*Copilot Studio: Bring it all together into an end-to-end intelligent agent
**Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station.
**Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception.
We will meet in Room Lake Anne.
We hope to see you all there!!!!
Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio
**Agenda :**
* 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking
* 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio"
Hello Everyone! Please join us for our May 12th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.**
**Title:** Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio
**Description:** What if your AI agents truly understood how your business works, had instant access to trusted enterprise data, and could take meaningful action from end to end?
In this session, we’ll cover how to build enterprise-ready AI agents that understand business context, use trusted data, and take real action. In this fast-paced session, we’ll bring Work IQ, Foundry IQ, and Fabric IQ together with Copilot Studio through best practices and live demos.
Key Takeaways:
\*Work IQ: Ground agents in real work, roles, and business processes
\*Foundry IQ: Design and orchestrate intelligent agent behavior
\*Fabric IQ: Power agents with secure, enterprise-grade data
\*Copilot Studio: Bring it all together into an end-to-end intelligent agent
**Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station.
**Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception.
We will meet in Room Lake Anne.
We hope to see you all there!!!!
Ask the CMMC Experts
If **CMMC** is on your radar (or keeping you up at night), this is the conversation you don’t want to miss!
Join us on **Tuesday, May 12, 2026,** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**!
Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door:
https://share.hsforms.com/1YxovFyF9RzKCcq9EjAN8-wdwxz1
Join us for an “**Ask the CMMC Experts**” session with **Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg of Koniag Cyber.** These two seasoned leaders have been deep in the trenches of cybersecurity, compliance, and national security!
**Brian** brings 20+ years of experience leading cybersecurity services across **highly regulated industries** and a unique perspective as a former **U.S. Secret Service Technical Security Division** professional who has helped secure some of the nation’s most sensitive environments.
**Carter** pairs 30+ years spanning cyber investigations, threat intelligence, and cyber law with hands-on CMMC leadership as a **Lead Certified Asessor**. He’s conducted 35+ independent CMMC assessments, supported 30+ Authorizations to Operate for **DHS and DoD**, and helped shape national conversations through work with **NIST, MITRE, and federal agencies.**
Bring your questions, your challenges, and your curiosity on **May 12**, for this candid, practical conversation with **Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg**, designed to help you move forward with confidence!
**Agenda**
5:30 Social hour and networking begins
6:10 Welcome
6:15 Ask the CMMC Expert - **Brian Gallagher & Carter Schoenberg**
6:50 Q&A
7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues
7:30 Adjourn
Your Evals Are Bad: Evaluation and the Model Development Lifecycle
**REGISTER AT THE LUMA EVENT PAGE!!!**
https://luma.com/27ja5gwl
Join us for an exciting talk by Mary Gibbs, Senior Applied Scientist at Relativity.
**Agenda:**
6:00 - 6:30 PM - Welcome and mingle
6:30- 6:45 PM - Introductions
6:45 - 7:30 PM - Talk
7:30 - 8:00 PM - Wrap up
**Description:**
If you have ever shipped a model, watched your metrics improve, and later learned from your users that something was wrong, the metrics were always wrong. You just didn’t know it yet. An evaluation consists of three components, a benchmark, a scorer, and a claim about what a score represents. Each component has its own weaknesses. Benchmarks can suffer from narrow coverage, contamination, or saturation. Scorers are often chosen for ease of automation or computation rather than for their alignment with user outcomes. And the claim connecting a score to reality is rarely made explicit. These gaps compound across the model development lifecycle. When metrics improve, teams treat that as a signal and optimize directly against it, which is how a measurement problem becomes a model problem. This talk maps where evaluations can go wrong, considers counterarguments, and ends with practical advice for building better ones.
**Speaker Bio:**
Mary is a Senior Applied Scientist at Relativity, tackling data science challenges in the e-discovery and legal tech space. She is also an organizer for Women and Gender eXpansive Coders DC (formerly Women Who Code DC), fostering a community dedicated to empowering women and nonbinary individuals to excel in their careers. Mary's experience spans various domains. She has developed data science solutions related to job search and career progression at Teal, cybersecurity challenges at LiveAction Software, and commercial and government consulting at Mosaic Data Science. Before venturing into the field of data science, Mary conducted and published research pertaining to the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopment at the National Institutes of Health. In other words, she has dissected and imaged a lot of fruit fly brains. She holds a M.S. in Data Science from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Cornell University
Amplifying Engineering Skills with Claude Code
**Title**: Amplifying Engineering Skills with Claude Code
In this session we will dive into how Claude Code can augment modern engineering practices, from rapid prototyping and refactoring to test generation and documentation. We’ll cover real-world use cases, integration patterns, and tips for getting the most out of AI in your development lifecycle.
6-6:30p.m. - food & drinks
6:30-7:30p.m. - Presentation
7:30-8:00p.m. - Q&A and Possible concept presentation for feedback
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.
No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. **Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder, parking during the event is free.**
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC's astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
Don't forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.






















