Database Development

Agentic AI only works as well as the context you can reliably retrieve. We're kicking off our first meetup of 2026 with a practical deep dive into knowledge graphs + agents. The focus will be on clean graph retrieval patterns: querying a knowledge graph without unnecessary abstraction, keeping type-safety, and getting end-to-end observability (not just LLM calls). We'll explore: * Where knowledge graph retrieval fits into modern agent architectures * A SurrealDB + Pydantic AI pattern for tool-based graph querying * How to build with type safety + observability baked in **Talks** **SurrealDB knowledge graph retrieval tool for a Pydantic AI agent** Martin Schaer (SurrealDB) Once you have a knowledge graph in SurrealDB, Pydantic AI agent's provide one of the most straightforward ways of querying it, without adding unnecessary layers of abstraction that limit your options, and providing production ready type-safety and full-stack observability (not only for the LLM calls). **Building Agents with Pydantic AI, Logfire and SurrealDB** Chris Samiulluh (Pydantic) This session explores how to build AI agents by combining three powerful tools: Pydantic AI for agent development, Pydantic Logfire for observability, and SurrealDB as a multi-model database backend. A practical approach to agent development, demonstrating how these tools work together to create applications that are both powerful and maintainable. **Agenda** * 18:00 Doors + drinks * 18:30 Welcome * 18:35 Talk 1 + Q&A * 19:15 Talk 2 + Q&A * 20:00 Networking * 20:30 Close **Who should attend?** Software engineers and builders working on agents, RAG, semantic search, knowledge graphs, and anyone who cares about reliable context retrieval and systems you can reason about. **About the speakers** **Chris Samiulluh** Chris is VP of Partnerships at Pydantic, the company behind the popular Python validation library with +500 million downloads per month. He focuses on the intersection of AI engineering, observability, and enterprise sales strategy. With over a decade of experience writing code, Chris has deep expertise in scaling machine learning applications and AI engineering. He ran the Beijing Python meetup for two years, mentors junior developers, and continues to create software development tutorials and guides. He is the co-author of the popular Udemy course "Deployment of Machine Learning Models." **Martin Schaer** Martin is a computer science engineer working at SurrealDB and his GenAI startup. He recently worked in lab automation, where he designed and developed a declarative framework for instrument drivers and a 3D visualiser for testing robotic transport solutions. His background also includes founding a successful advertising agency in Costa Rica and extensive work in web development, UX, branding, and digital marketing. **FAQs** **Is the venue accessible?** Absolutely! There is a lift that takes you up to Level 4 where the event is held. **Is this event for me?** SurrealDB events are for software engineers, developers, architects, data scientists, data engineers, or any tech professionals keen to discover more about SurrealDB: a scalable multi-model database that allows users and developers to focus on building their applications with ease and speed. **Am I guaranteed a ticket at this event?** Our events are tech-focused and in the interest of keeping our events relevant and meaningful for those attending, tickets are issued at our discretion. We therefore reserve the right to refund ticket orders before the event and to request proof of identity and/or professional background upon entry. **Are there any House Rules?** At SurrealDB, we are committed to providing live and online events that are safe and enjoyable for all attending. Please review our [Code of Conduct](https://surrealdb.com/legal/code-of-conduct) and [Privacy Policy](https://surrealdb.com/legal/privacy) for more information. It is compulsory for all attendees to be registered with a first **and** last name in order to attend. Any attendees who do not adhere to these requirements will be refused a ticket.

🚀 Let's kick off 2026 with a Symfony meetup on January 27th! With the special participation of a member of the Symfony Core Team: **Nicolas Grekas**. Details of the talks will be announced shortly, so stay tuned. Of course we'll have the usual food, drinks, raffles and a lot of fun and laughter! 📝 **Schedule** 18:30 - 19:00: Food, drinks, ... 19:00 - 19:10: Introductions 19:10 - 19:55: "Escaping the Code Maze" by Yannick Chenot 20:00 - 20:45: Nicolas Grekas 20:50 - 21:30: Closing, drinks, conversation... "Escaping the Code Maze" by Yannick Chenot, Senior Backend Developer, Yellow Raincoat *Exploring a code base is like navigating a maze with a partial map. While some paths are correctly indicated, some are mislabelled or turn out to be dead ends. Take a childless class not marked as final, for instance – the keyword’s absence is like a sign pointing to a dark tunnel leading nowhere.* *How many such paths do we accidentally – or deliberately – leave open? This presentation introduces the Closed-by-Default Principle, a reframing of existing principles focussed on keeping those paths shut, relieving the developer’s cognitive load in the process.* *It is also an exploration of PHP’s evolution over time, each version introducing features to keep the maze as navigable as possible. We’ll also see how to leverage static analysis tools to automate the corresponding rules, giving developers the assurance that all paths lead somewhere.* 💸 **Event sponsors** Special thanks to [Medicus](https://medicus.health/) and [WeWork](https://www.wework.com/fr-FR/search?slug=london) for organising and hosting the event, [Goodlord](Goodlord) for providing drinks & catering, and [SensioLabs](https://sensiolabs.com/) for arranging travel for the speakers. Please RSVP to this meetup to secure your seat (and to make sure we have food for everyone)! 📍Next to Kings Cross Station: [WeWork 90 York Way, London N1 9AG](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z1Axg6GgUWVpXCNy9) \- Floor 7 👉 You will need to sign in at the ground floor reception, state that you are visiting WeWork, and obtain a temporary building pass before taking the lifts to the 7th floor. See you soon!

BOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/speed-dating-in-the-city-122/). Are you 50-65 and single? Great—this one’s for you! Join 30 other outgoing, available guests for an evening of fun, friendly, and fast-paced introductions in the City. In the heart of The City, just moments from Liverpool Street Station, The Otherist offers a chilled, informal setting for meeting new people. A spacious, comfortable sunken lounge sets the scene for our popular Tuesday speed dating event—a fun, fast-paced way to connect. With great music, 15 potential matches, and easygoing vibes, it’s set to be a seriously fun evening. Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met. Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order. During table rotations you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only. Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening. At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches. If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or [james@itsadate.club](mailto:james@itsadate.club).

We're back with our first event of the year and we couldn't be more excited. We'll stick to our usual format of 2 speakers and a fireside chat (with a twist this time). If you've not been to one of our events before then here is what you can expect. CRAP (Conversion Rate Optimisation, Analytics, Product) Talks is a cross-discipline event. We don't work in silos so why network and learn in silos. In the past we've had speakers from Data, Analytics, CRO, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design and Research and so many more. If you work in tech, chances are you work cross-functionally, so come along and meet people doing amazing things in tech. **Hosts:** RVU - https://www.rvu.co.uk/ **Venue:** RVU The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London SE1 2LH **Date:** 27/01/2026 6pm doors open Talks kick off at 630 Wrap up approximately 9:00pm. **Speakers:** * **Speaker Name:** [Juliana Jackson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-jackson/) * **Title:** Cloud Director, Data Science * **Talk Name:** The haystack paradox: What happens after AI creates 1M Ads? * **Speaker Bio:** Enterprise strategist specializing in Data Science & AI\, product and digital experience\. Known for saying what others won’t\. Lovie Awards Winner \- Best use of AI & ML 2025 \(Bronze\)\,\(People’s Lovie Award\) \| BIMA 2025 \- Best use of Data \(Bronze\)\,\(Trailblazer\) * **Speaker Name:** [Valeria Stromtsova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAB_hh3QBLXV1C5bXbofGrnqGJs9vlBrlbjc) * **Title:** Product Owner * **Talk Name:** How AI kept me sane during onboarding: building a second brain with Claude Code * **Speaker Bio:** Climate tech product manager. Passionate about empathy, efficient cross-functional collaboration and sustainable leadership practices.

Join our weekly mixed 3x3 basketball run, organised by the GG3x3 (https://www.gg3x3.com/), an hour of non-stop 3x3 action based on FIBA 3x3 rules all levels welcome! 3x3 is an Olympic Sport played in teams of 3 in half court, and is a fun way of experiencing the game of basketball. 3x3 is particularly suited to basketball beginners as you get more touches on the ball, have more space to move into off of ball screens or when you are playing off the ball. Please join this game using the free GameOn Active app ([download here](https://gameonactive.co.uk/connect.html)) which is a free app we use to organise the run. Crossharbour Montessori Day Nursery is 1 min walk from Crossharbour DLR station. On arrival, please let reception know that you are there for a basketball session and you will be let through, at the courts please ask for Scotty. We look forward to balling with you there!

Rejoignez-nous le mardi 27 janvier pour une après-midi exclusive mêlant retour d'expérience client, immersion technique et networking à l'Espace BSA, au cœur de Paris. Venez échanger avec d'autres leaders techniques et directeurs pour découvrir des cas d'usage concrets illustrant comment l'observabilité permet de prendre des décisions stratégiques plus éclairées. Cet événement est conçu pour favoriser les échanges entre pairs et fournir des perspectives exploitables sur le paysage technologique actuel. **Au programme :** Un retour d'expérience clé avec **Bedrock Streaming** pour découvrir comment : * **Gérer et normaliser** vos environnements complexes. * **Transformer** vos métriques techniques en leviers business. * **Anticiper** les futures évolutions. Cette demi-journée riche débutera par un mot de bienvenue de **Mehdi Khellas** (Director Sales, South Europe & Benelux, New Relic) suivi d'un **Fireside Chat** exclusif avec notre client **Bedrock Streaming** puis d'une session technique avancée animée par nos experts. L'expérience se prolongera autour d'un cocktail de networking et de démos interactives : le moment idéal pour approfondir les discussions avec vos pairs et aborder vos défis spécifiques. Réservez votre place dès aujourd'hui pour une après-midi placée sous le signe de l'inspiration et de l'échange. Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver ! **Agenda** * **14h00 - 14h30 :** Accueil et rafraîchissements * **14h30 - 14h40 :** Mot de bienvenue – *Mehdi Khellas, Director Sales, South Europe & Benelux ,New Relic* * **14h40 - 15h00 :** L'Observabilité à l'ère de l'IA – Tendances & Prévisions * **15h00 - 15h40 :** ***Fireside Chat*** : Construire une culture de l'Observabilité avec **Bedrock Streaming** \- Q&A * **15h40 - 16h10 :** Pause * **16h10 - 16h30 :** Session technique animé par nos experts * **16h30-16h35 :** Clôture & Remerciements * **16h35 - 18h00 :** Networking et démos

Title: How we slashed hosting costs & carbon emissions by 85% for 1 of the UK's biggest charities Summary: We helped one of the UK’s largest charities, Prostate Cancer UK, rebuild their website to align with their sustainability, performance, & cost-efficiency goals. By moving to SCALE-TO-ZERO Container Apps (which turn off when not in use) we delivered an average of 85% reduction in carbon emissions & hosting costs. The app is now cheaper, greener & future-ready, all without sacrificing developer experience. This is a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the technical decisions & real-world results that came from applying a modern, sustainability driven approach to a high-profile non-profit site. About Imran: Imran is an experienced head of development who's passionate about sustainability & staying on top of new tech to build more optimized apps. He has spoken at events all over the world to help spread the word of how we can all be more efficient with our work and more innovative with our problem solving to produce cheaper, greener more performant web apps

**Please note** **new venue** for this event: this is our first event at the Eagle Labs' new digs on the 5fth floor at Platf9rm at Tower point, Brighton, You will need to be let into the building so do make sure **to arrive early**, as there will be no one downstairs to let you in after 18:05. We are kicking the new year off with a set of talks on AI and data science. **Schedule** 1\. Housekeeping 2. [Sulaiman Ahmed, ML Engineer](https://suliahmed.com/), [Gardin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulaimankareem94/): *Solving Agriculture with Technology:* Making plant growth measurable Modern agriculture faces a fundamental challenge: limited resources and increasingly expensive energy. Growers are under pressure to produce more food using less water, less power, and fewer inputs, all while maintaining high yield and standard quality over time. In this short presentation, I'm going to explore how measuring a few metrics effectively from the glasshouse can help address this challenge. I will also present some of the basic concepts in plant growth, some of the challenges that face growers, and how we solve them using data-driven methods. 3. [Dr. David Kane](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kane-a37277171/), Data Engineer *The State of AI* A timely review on the state of AI, from capex spend to AI benchmarks and the-end-of-linear-scaling? The Brighton data forum is sponsored by [Rittman Analytics](https://rittmananalytics.com) and supported by [Silicon Brighton](siliconbrighton.com).

👉 Please fill in this [FORM](https://forms.gle/Hrrm6Ct7gDE2P5Dr8) to participate *** Welcome to our first-ever Friendly Data Meetup Hackathon! 👩‍💻 We’re absolutely excited to host this special evening with the community. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or trying your first hackathon, this event is all about learning, building, and having fun. 🥪☕ Light refreshments will be available throughout the event to keep you energized while you work. 🏦 This hackathon is proudly sponsored by **CFC Underwriting**—big thanks to them for making this experience possible! CFC Underwriting is a cyber insurance underwriter, and the team co-organising this hackathon are software and data professionals, very eager to collaborate with you! 📒 To participate in the hackathon, **please submit [this form](https://forms.gle/Hrrm6Ct7gDE2P5Dr8)** no later than 21st Jan 2026. **RSVP on Meetup does not count as registration for this event**. Complete the form now to secure your place! Due to limited availability (40 seats), only selected participants will be able to attend the hackathon. Good luck! We will email you venue details closer to the event. Many thanks for your enthusiasm and participation! We look forward to meeting you :)

Hi UmbLondoners, In honour of [NDC London](https://ndclondon.com/) we are hosting a little get together near the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, where the event is. The Umbraco folks at NDC will be joining us so it's your chance to talk to some of the maintainers of the project! If you've never been to one of these types of meetups before, our 'social' events are relaxed, informal evenings. We meet in a designated pub and talk Umbraco, .NET, community activities and more. People are responsible for paying for their own drinks and food (if wanted). We just promise to provide a friendly welcome! We've chosen The Old Star 66 Broadway City-Of-Westminster Greater London England SW1H 0DB Its nearby and hopefully it has no special events on! Please sign up if you think you'll be joining the fun so that we can ensure that we have booked a space big enough for us! Hope to see you all there! While you are here, we need your input to help make Umbraco London better. Please take a moment of your time to answer a few questions. [Umbraco London Meetup Questionnaire](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfISk1q_ZEoN82_vhiBeWwuVG3fUUB4uqkK-PqWtArajUErJw/viewform) Thanks

***\-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome\, London R Users\! \-\-\-* This is a paid event *\-\-\-\-\-\-*** **Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026!** We’re excited to kick off 2026 with fresh energy and plenty of R fun ahead! As before, the event will be brought to you by **Datacove**. We are a Data and Analytics Consultancy Team based in Brighton, with experience in founding many well-attended R & Python events. Plus, home of the EARL Conference! We work across multiple streams - from marketing and customer analytics, to bespoke dashboards, process automation, and training! :) We will be supported by the generous team, organised by Matt Nixon, at **Incubeta**, London. Hosted by **Laura Mawer** and **Jeremy Horne** from **Datacove**. ***\-\-\-\-\-\-* !! Please Note !! *\-\-\-\-\-\-*** **This is a paid event.** Your ticket entitles you to pizza and drink options (soft and alcoholic beverages available). As standard, we cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, and GF. Please contact an organiser for any other requirements. **You can book your tickets online through [Ticket Pass](https://ticketpass.org/event/EVXIGF/londonr-january-29th-2026) at a discounted rate:** * **General Admission:** £8 online / £10 at the door * **Student Admission:** £4 online / £5 at the door Students must bring an NUS card or any other form of student ID. Cash and card accepted on the door. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Talk Information \-\-\-\-\-\-*** ***\-\- Talk One \-\-*** Hannah Choi, Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst, London Borough of Tower Hamlets Developing EDITH: a local public health team’s journey to build a complex Shiny dashboard Hannah will take us on a whistle-stop tour of the Tower Hamlets Public Health Intelligence Team’s journey to build EDITH - a Shiny dashboard of local-level statistics for public health decision-making. She will cover key methodological and operational challenges, and share reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and the importance of strong team culture and the wider R community. ***\-\- Talk Two \-\-*** Jeremy Horne, Founder & Director, Datacove Your Marketing Analytics Are a Mess - and Google Analytics is the Problem. While Google Analytics remains a powerful tool, relying on it as a single source of truth often leaves major gaps in paid media attribution and performance insight. Jeremy will unpack where GA excels, where it falls short, and why marketers need to look further beyond. This talk will explore how econometrics can provide a more robust, business-focused approach to measuring marketing effectiveness. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Timing Information \-\-\-\-\-\-*** 6pm: Arrival and greetings from our team. 6:15pm: Food and drinks are served while networking. 6:40pm: Introduction to the event commences. 6:45pm: Talks commence. 8:00pm: Talks conclude. 8:10pm: Networking continues. 8:30pm: Event moves to the local pub. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Sponsorship Information \-\-\-\-\-\-*** Our event relies heavily on sponsorship from companies that attend. Please contact the organisers or **admin@datacove.co.uk** to get involved. ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Arrival Instructions \-\-\-\-\-\-*** Please arrive at The Bower and locate the reception, where staff will be there to guide you to the correct floor. **What3Words**: magma.clip.achieving ***\-\-\-\-\-\- Registration Etiquette \-\-\-\-\-\-*** At our meetups, the event is sometimes capped by the space. We’re committed to keeping these events accessible for everyone, but to make that possible, we need your help. **Please ensure your registration is kept up to date.** If your plans change, simply update your RSVP to reflect your availability. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please feel free to spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all again!

It's the Festival of Genomics once again! The premier UK event for genetic, omics, precision medicine, biomedical data and more, packed full of talks and stands. Most of the BioinformaticsLondon crew will be there. If you haven't got your ticket already, go to: https://festivalofgenomics.com/london/ *Tickets are free for most people. If you're unemployed or job-seeking, there is a special avenue for getting free tickets. See the website. If you fall into the category of people who have to pay for tickets (mostly sales, vendors and recruiters), unfortunately we can't help.* Wednesday is the drinks and mixer event at the Festival. We'll start there and migrate to a pub outside where non-ticketholders can join us. Updates will appear here, in comments on this meetup and in our Whatsapp group. Tentatively: * Wednesday, day 1 * Talks end about 5:40pm * Drinks inside the festival start about 6pm. Be warned that there are usually long queues for the singular free drink you might get. We'll meet at the genomics bubble tent from about 6 to 7pm * 7pm we'll migrate to the Fox, the large pub at the Western entrance of Excel. Our usual talks will resume in February. Details to be posted soon.

New year, new events, and the same great community! We’re kicking off our 2026 socials next week and we are happy to say that the organisers from **Swift Craft** will be joining us for our meet-up on **Thursday, 29th January**. Whether you’re planning your conference calendar, want to chat with some of the people shaping our community, or want to catch up after the winter break, this is the perfect way to start the year. We hope to see you there!

We are back to it after a much needed break & we're kicking things off with a London.js fan favourite... Join us, **London.js,** on **Wednesday 28th January** from **6pm-8.30pm** hosted at **Accurx**, sponsored by **Flagsmith** 📣 Register now to avoid disappointment as London.js access is limited and spaces fill fast! Doors open at 6:00pm, talks will start at 6:30pm, ends 8.30pm ish. Address - 7 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3LT Map - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wqccD89qckbsuWz67](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wqccD89qckbsuWz67) 🎤 **Our** **January Talks** 🎤 **Vahid Mohammadi** - *Lead Frontend Engineer at Accurx* \- 'Visualising and Enabling Code Migrations at Scale' Migrating large codebases is challenging. This talk explores how we built tooling to make migrations visible and actionable: custom linting tools to detect deprecated patterns, migration dashboards to track them, and GitHub annotation integration to catch issues in PRs without failing CI during the migration. **Kyle Johnson** - *Co-Founder at Flagsmith* \- 'Feature Flags: A Safety Net in the AI Era' AI's promise - speed and efficiency - is only half true. It's fast, but it's not efficient. Teams still need to comb through, test, and fix AI-assisted code in order to minimise risk. Without feature flags, the bottleneck simply moves. Learn how developers can implement release strategies that remove that bottleneck. **Elena Calvo Carazo** - *Software Engineer at TryHackMe* \- 'Models Gone Rogue: Securing AI Integrations' Your AI features work great... until someone tries to hack them. Unlike traditional REST calls, natural language inputs and unpredictable model outputs expand the attack surface in ways developers don't expect. This talk explores four real-world vulnerability categories (prompt injection, malicious output, denial of wallet, and data spillage) and practical defence-in-depth techniques you can start implementing today to prevent them. **Our Hosts** **Accurx** is on a mission to make healthcare communication simple. The platform is used by thousands of healthcare teams across the NHS to connect with patients and colleagues quickly and securely. With a strong engineering culture and a modern tech stack, Accurx is solving complex problems that have a real impact on people's lives. **Our sponsor** **Flagsmith** is an open source feature flag tool. Use Flagsmith to ship faster and control releases with feature flag management. Roll out, segment, and optimise—with granular control. Use our hosted API, deploy to your own private cloud, or run on-premise. **[Find Flagsmith on GitHub](https://github.com/flagsmith/flagsmith)** or **[learn more](https://www.flagsmith.com/)**. Come to **London.JS** & learn more about the changing face of JavaScript across all industry landscapes. We're a very inclusive meet-up representing a diverse community of awesome engineers 🤖🌈🦄 About the **London.JS** organisers... **James McLeod**, Open Source Program Lead, NatWest Group [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmcleod/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmcleod/) **Jordan Potts**, Head of Contract, Albany Growth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-potts-albany/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-potts-sr2/) **Will Laing**, Co-Founder, Plan:it [https://www.linkedin.com/in/willhlaing/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/willhlaing/) [https://weareplanit.com/](www.weareplanit.com) *🍕🥤 **Refreshments*** * A variety of food & drink will be served. We will endeavour to cater for allergies & dietary requirements. This won't just be pizza & beer either... ***Things to note*** * A desire to explore JavaScript from different points of view is absolutely recommended * Feel free to bring your JS projects along * All engineering levels are welcome * Please RSVP to secure a place * Please ask plus 1's to sign up to the group & RSVP * Spaces are limited so techies will get priority \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- • Code of conduct: [http://confcodeofconduct.com](https://confcodeofconduct.com/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity. **Introduction:** Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You * Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers * Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions * Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling * Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox * Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries * Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images * Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components * Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors * Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder: * **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:** * Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites. * **Template Building:** * Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

**Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) TEAMS UP with The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG) for the 2026 Global Game Jam (GGJ)!!!** **GGJ SITE** [https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026](https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026) **REGISTRATION** Fill out this form >>> [https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7) <<< *PLEASE NOTE* \- We have limited capacity so us knowing In\-Person participation early on is critical for us to best accommodate everyone interested in jammin' \- We will also be providing Online teams & support via our COGG Discord bot [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/)! **Registering for this MEETUP event DOES NOT gain you access to the main Global Game Jam event. Please register officially [here](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7).** Every year the game department at CCAD hosts students (and this year local game group COGG!!) in the exciting challenge of developing a theme inspired title over the course of a weekend. The Global Game Jam is a cherished tradition, be it in-person or virtually, we are here for you! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, make new friends, network with local game makers and try your hand at low stakes game development! Want to know all the details? [Check out the official GGJ site](https://globalgamejam.org/faq) and be sure to use your existing account or create a new jammer [account](https://globalgamejam.org/user/register). \-\-\-\-\- **EVENT DETAILS** Listings subject to change and will be updated so check in periodically! An **[Event Details doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing)** can be read for all your info! **Building Hours + Security** available throughout the event **Parking:** See [parking spots highlighted in blue](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view). (see new as of last year) *All Locations:* **DSB 121**, The Game Lounge: informal space for people to decompress. Private bathrooms **DSB126**, Small Classroom / Break-out room **DSB127**, (large multi-use space, tables, projector, couches, bistro tables/chairs, etc) **DSB136**, Flex Space (meals / food, access to refrigerator / microwave, drop-power and tables/chairs). **DSB142**, Presentation room **DSB146**, Cintiq Laptop Docking Lab **VENUE TIME & SPACE** **Friday** 5:00pm - 12am Event launch - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/pV40YzllqoY?feature=share) **Saturday** 7am - 12am **Sunday** 7am - 7:00pm Event closing - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream Ending Ceremony @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/stxxCCPzy2A?feature=share) **MISC. RESOURCES** **Wifi:** We will have access to the GUEST network \- To be provided for login to participants at the event Friday Jan 30th **Map** [CCAD Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view?usp=sharing) **Wavier** [Sign and Print or Email to info@thecogg.com](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaKoz5sK5h1PdZ2rGNOCntyUxoXcGLXL/view) **Schedule** [Updated Regularly](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EONsxtr3S-bRvIp_s12os-JA-M7uEW207bi9MVfrvbM/edit?usp=sharing) **Event Details** [All in one spot for all event details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing) **SPONSORS** Global Game Jam ([GGJ](https://globalgamejam.org/)) Columbus College of Art and Design ([CCAD](https://www.ccad.edu/)) The Central Ohio GameDev Group ([COGG](https://thecogg.com/)) [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/) \- Discord game jam bot [GDEX](https://www.thegdex.com/)/[Multivarious](https://www.multivarious.com/) \- Midwest Premiere Gaming Expo