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This is a **recurring coworking + afterwork series** for people who value **focused work, shared space, and meaningful connections**. The idea is simple: we work first, we connect later. During the day, the space is dedicated to **deep focus and creation**. Participants bring their own projects, settle in, and work alongside others who are building, freelancing, or running their own ventures. As the day comes to a close, the atmosphere naturally shifts into **afterwork mode**. Without changing locations or formats, conversations open up — informed by a shared day of work rather than small talk. This series is built around **continuity**. By showing up regularly, faces become familiar, conversations deepen, and community forms organically over time. *4 euro Ticket price includes a coffee <3* \*\*\* \#\#\# What this series is * A calm, work-first coworking environment * A consistent group of builders, founders, and creatives * Afterwork conversations that happen naturally * A space where relationships grow through repetition \#\#\# Who it’s for * Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent builders * People who enjoy working in shared spaces * Anyone who values quality conversations over quick exchanges * Those looking to become part of an ongoing community 🫶 **New to the series?** First-timers are always welcome. You can join for the full day or just part of it, work quietly or engage socially — participation is entirely at your own pace.

Hello! I'm Josep Domènech, director of the Barcelona Gospel Choir, musicals, modern music, and vocal technique. Would you like to learn to sing? In a choir? Gospel? Musicals? Modern music? Learn vocal technique? Do you dare? Or maybe you already sing and want to continue learning. Join our vocal family at the Barcelona Gospel Choir! We are a group of about 100 people who rehearse Monday through Friday at Calle València 84, Unit 1. Each day we offer 2 or 3 separate classes: Monday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Modern Music \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Tuesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Musicals \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Modern Music Hits Wednesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Musicals Thursday: 6:45 PM \- 8:15 PM Musicals \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel Friday: 8:15 PM - 9:45 PM Gospel You decide how many rehearsals you want. You can come one, two, three, or every day. Up to 25 rehearsals per week! Flat price: €45 per month. You can join any day of the month; you only pay the proportional part. Each rehearsal begins with a warm-up, then we work on vocal technique and finally repertoire. We usually start with new repertoire, and the end of the rehearsal is for reviewing and leaving with high energy. The first rehearsal is FREE. After that, you choose how many days you want to come. If you're up for it, write to me. You can also visit our website [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) to get to know us better. And if you're too shy to call or introduce yourself, you can join our WhatsApp group here. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) We'll be waiting for you! 652116550 Josep ## ## ###

You will have interesting debates and opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and investors from the elite entrepreneurial ecosystem in Barcelona. It is a gateway to socialize and connect with people with multiple ideas and businesses that will open more doors for you. We will create a large community of investors, freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, startups... Success and high-level networking entertainment are guaranteed. Additionally, you have the option to join the international event that will take place on the lower floor. You can't miss it. It is located in one of the best areas of Barcelona (Universitat). ______________________________________________ Podreis tener debates interesantes y oportunidades de establecer contactos con otros emprendedores, inversores del ecosistema emprendedor de élite en la ciudad condal Es una puerta de entrada para sociabilizar y conectar con personas con multiples ideas y negocios que os abrirán más puertas Crearemos una gran comunidad de inversores, freelancers, emprendedores, nomadas digitales, starts up... El éxito el entretenimiento de networking de alto nivel están asegurados. Ademas teneis la opcion de uniros al evento internacional que se hara en la planta inferior No os lo podeis perder Esta situado en una de las mejores de Barcelona (Universitat)

¡Hola! Soy Josep Domènech, director de la Coral Gospel Barcelona, musicales, música moderna y técnica vocal. ¿Te gustaría aprender a cantar? en un coro? Gospel? Musicales? Música moderna? aprender técnica vocal? te atreves? O tal vez ya cantas y quieres seguir aprendiendo. ¡Únete a nuestra familia de voces en la Coral Gospel Barcelona! Somos un grupo de unas 100 personas que ensayamos de lunes a viernes en la Calle València 84, Local 1. Cada día ofrecemos 2 o 3 clases separadas: Lunes: 18:45\-20:15 Música moderna\| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Martes: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Éxitos música moderna Miércoles: 18:45\-20:15 Gospel \| 20:15\-21:45 Musicales Jueves: 18:45\-20:15 Musicales \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Viernes: \| 20:15\-21:45 Gospel Tú decides cuántos ensayos quieres hacer. Puedes venir un, dos, tres o todos los días. ¡Hasta 25 ensayos semanales! Precio único 45€ al mes. Puedes unirte en cualquier día del mes, solo pagas la parte proporcional. Cada ensayo empieza con calentamiento, y luego trabajamos técnica vocal y finalmente repertorio. Normalmente empezamos con repertorio nuevo y el final del ensayo está para repasar y salir con la energía alta El primer ensayo es GRATUITO. Después, tú eliges cuántos días quieres venir. Si te animas, escríbeme. También puedes visitar nuestra web [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) para conocernos mejor. Y si te da vergüenza llamar o presentarte, puedes unirte a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp aquí. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) ¡Te esperamos! 652116550 Josep Hello! I'm Josep Domènech, director of the Barcelona Gospel Choir, musicals, modern music, and vocal technique. Would you like to learn to sing? In a choir? Gospel? Musicals? Modern music? Learn vocal technique? Do you dare? Or maybe you already sing and want to continue learning. Join our vocal family at the Barcelona Gospel Choir! We are a group of about 100 people who rehearse Monday through Friday at Calle València 84, Unit 1. Each day we offer 2 or 3 separate classes: Monday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Modern Music \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Gospel Tuesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Musicals \| 8:15\-9:45 PM Modern Music Hits Wednesday: 6:45\-8:15 PM Gospel \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Musicals Thursday: 6:45 PM \- 8:15 PM Musicals \| 8:15 PM \- 9:45 PM Gospel Friday: 8:15 PM - 9:45 PM Gospel You decide how many rehearsals you want. You can come one, two, three, or every day. Up to 25 rehearsals per week! Flat price: €45 per month. You can join any day of the month; you only pay the proportional part. Each rehearsal begins with a warm-up, then we work on vocal technique and finally repertoire. We usually start with new repertoire, and the end of the rehearsal is for reviewing and leaving with high energy. The first rehearsal is FREE. After that, you choose how many days you want to come. If you're up for it, write to me. You can also visit our website [www.coralgospelbarcelona.com](http://www.coralgospelbarcelona.com/) to get to know us better. And if you're too shy to call or introduce yourself, you can join our WhatsApp group here. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HQQWFIhHTbUCDZQzDhmqth) We'll be waiting for you! 652116550 Josep

Get ready for a brain-bending evening where English trivia meets Dutch drinking! It will all be in English, but beware.. it will have a section with questions purely about the Netherlands, as this is a crossover event with Dutch get together BCN! So either bring a friend who knows the basics of the Dutch culture, or read up! Go grab your teammates and prepare for glory (or hilarious defeat)! **good to know** * 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 teams are between 2-5 people, so make sure you bring a friend! * the subjects can be about everything, we’ll have different rounds with different themes (popculture, world news, pictures, music, the Netherlands) * tickets include first drink for FREE! You will be welcomed by NOMAD HOUSE on january 8th at 19:00. Make sure to be on time so we can start the trivia! Test your basic knowledge and musical expertise, and ofcourse claim the prize as the winning team! 🥇

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

## 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 Sunday Language Exchange in Gràcia – Barcelona 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 🇵🇹 ### Meet Locals, Expats & Internationals at Vermuteria Puigmartí **🕖 *This is an open event. You can join anytime between 7pm and 11pm.*** Looking for a **language exchange in Barcelona** where you can **meet local people**, expats and internationals in a relaxed bar atmosphere? Join our **weekly Sunday Language Exchange in Gràcia**, happening **every Sunday** in one of the most authentic neighborhoods of the city. 🗣️ **No classes. No teachers. No pressure.** Just real conversations, drinks, and good vibes ✨ This is a **social language exchange**, perfect to practice languages, make friends and connect with **locals from Barcelona** as well as people from all over the world. ### ✨ What to expect * 🌍 Meet **local people from Barcelona**, expats & internationals * 🗨️ Practice languages through natural conversations * 🤝 Make new friends in a friendly, social environment * 🍻 Relaxed bar atmosphere with vermouth, drinks & good energy ### 🌎 Languages English & Spanish are the most common, spoken by locals and expats. You’ll also hear French, Italian, German, Portuguese and more. All levels are welcome — beginners included 😊 ### 👋 Who is this event for? * Expats living in Barcelona * People new in the city * Locals who want to meet international people * Anyone looking to **meet locals and make friends in Barcelona** There is a **minimum cover charge** of €4 at the entrance. All following drinks will be priced the same. Come alone or with friends — it’s easy to connect and feel comfortable 🙌 📅 **This is a weekly event – every Sunday** Follow the group to stay updated and make this your regular Sunday plan! *** ## 🌍🇪🇸 Intercambio de Idiomas en Gràcia – Barcelona ### Conoce Gente Local, Expats e Internacionales en Vermuteria Puigmartí 🕖 ***Evento abierto. Puedes venir en cualquier momento entre las 19:00 y las 23:00*** ¿Buscas un **intercambio de idiomas en Barcelona** donde puedas **conocer gente local**, además de expats e internacionales? Únete a nuestro **intercambio de idiomas semanal en Gràcia**, que se celebra **todos los domingos** en un ambiente de bar cercano y auténtico. 🗣️ **Sin clases, sin profesores y sin presión.** Solo conversaciones reales, vermut, bebidas y buen rollo ✨ Es un evento **social y relajado**, ideal para practicar idiomas, hacer amigos y conectar con **personas locales de Barcelona**. ### ✨ ¿Qué encontrarás? * 🌍 Conocer **gente local de Barcelona**, expats e internacionales * 🗨️ Conversaciones naturales para practicar idiomas * 🤝 Hacer amigos nuevos en un ambiente social * 🍻 Vermutería acogedora con bebidas y buen ambiente ### 🌎 Idiomas Inglés y español son los más habituales, hablados por locales y expats. También francés, italiano, alemán, portugués y más. ¡Todos los niveles son bienvenidos! ### 👋 ¿Para quién es? * Expats que viven en Barcelona * Personas recién llegadas a la ciudad * Locales con ganas de conocer gente internacional * Cualquiera que quiera **conocer gente local y socializar en Barcelona** La entrada del evento tiene una consumición mínima obligatoria de 4€. Las siguientes consumiciones están al mismo precio. Puedes venir solo/a o acompañado/a — es muy fácil integrarse 🙌 📅 **Evento semanal – todos los domingos** Sigue el grupo para no perderte los próximos encuentros y convertirlo en tu plan fijo de domingo.

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

*Just a quick note: the venue has a one-drink minimum per person.* *There is also a salsa class but it is completely optional — you’re very welcome to simply relax, meet new people, and enjoy the atmosphere!* Welcome to our weekly Meetup group for Expats & English speakers permanently living in Barcelona! If you're a Barcelona local looking for a laid-back way to connect with fellow English speakers & residents, this is the perfect gathering for you. Whether you've lived in Barcelona for years or are new to the city, our informal meetups provide a great opportunity to socialize, unwind, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who call this vibrant city home. Come join us, we can't wait to meet you!!

**TransformaciónPNL™️** **Workshop presencial de 4 horas** Entrena tu Mente. Transforma tu Vida. La **Programación Neuro-Lingüística (PNL)** es mucho más que una técnica: es una metodología precisa y eficaz para reprogramar patrones mentales, emocionales y conductuales que limitan tu potencial. Este workshop intensivo está diseñado para provocar un cambio real en los asistentes, combinando formación estructurada con un **método** transformador. A lo largo de 4 horas, explorarás los principios clave de la PNL y aprenderás a aplicar sus herramientas para transformar tu forma de pensar, sentir y actuar y llevar a cabo un proceso de *Identity Shifiting* para ser la persona capaz alcanzar tus metas personales y/o profesionales. Trabajaremos en grupo, con **teoría y ejercicios** prácticos que podrás integrar desde el primer día. **Este programa está diseñado para:** ✅ **Eliminar creencias limitantes** y aprender como sustituirlas por creencias empoderantes alineadas con tus objetivos ✅ **Re-programación Mental y creación de nuevos Patrones** para ser una mejor versión de ti mismo ✅ Un **nuevo estado interno,** con más **motivación** y **determinación,** que lleve a un siguiente nivel en tu vida **Metodología:** ➡️ Teoría, Ejercicios y **Método TransformaciónPNL™** ➡️ **Herramientas concretas** basadas en **PNL** para cambiar creencias limitantes, desbloquearte y alcanzar tus objetivos. ➡️ Un **manual estructurado con una metodología para aplicar en tu vida.** Herramientas y técnicas PNL, fundamentos, ejercicios y procedimientos para aplicar en tu proceso de transformación personal o profesional. ➡️ **Presencial y** **Grupal** con personas altamente comprometidas. **Qué obtendrás:** 👉 Workshop teórico y práctico 👉 Manual PDF con método TransformaciónPNL™ 👉 Plantillas ejercicios .PPT 👉 Acceso a Comunidad Privada y posibilidad de repetir el programa cuando quieras. **Dirigido a:** * Profesionales que desean desarrollar nuevas habilidades internas para el éxito. * Emprendedores que buscan superar bloqueos y alcanzar mayor rendimiento. * Personas en proceso de cambio que quieren tomar el control de su mente y sus decisiones. * Coaches, terapeutas o formadores que quieran integrar herramientas de PNL a su práctica. No necesitas experiencia previa en PNL. Solo una mente abierta y ganas reales de evolucionar. **Módulos** **M1. Principios Clave de la Programación Neuro-Lingüística** Domina las bases teóricas y prácticas de la PNL para comprender cómo funciona tu mente y cómo puedes reprogramarla. **M2. Autoconocimiento y Mapa Mental** Explora tu estructura interna de creencias, valores y patrones mentales. Aprende a identificar los modelos que condicionan tu vida. **M3. Diseño de Objetivos con PNL** Aprende a formular metas de manera eficaz utilizando los criterios SMART y el modelo bien formado de objetivos de la PNL. **M4. Re-programación Mental y Cambio de Creencias** Técnicas para transformar creencias limitantes, generar nuevos patrones de pensamiento y liberar bloqueos inconscientes. **M5. Comunicación No Verbal y Lenguaje Corporal** Desarrolla conciencia sobre tu lenguaje no verbal. Aprende a leer señales del otro y alinear cuerpo y mente en tu comunicación. **M6. Activación del Potencial y Estado Interno** Accede a tus mejores estados internos para tomar decisiones, resolver conflictos y elevar tu rendimiento personal y profesional. **M7. Integración del Cambio y Plan de Transformación** Síntesis del aprendizaje y diseño de un plan práctico de transformación continua. Cierre del proceso con ejercicios de integración. **Detalles del workshop** 📍 Formato: Teoría y Ejercicios. Presencial, en grupo reducido. Con personas con la misma energía empoderadora y de transformación. 🕒 Duración: 4 horas intensivas 📘 Incluye: Manual de transformación personal, PDF con la metodología para poder llevar a cabo tu proceso de Transformación. 🚀 Acceso a Comunidad Privada 🎟️ precio: Oferta especial a 70€ + IVA **Workshop powermind - TransformaciónPNL™** es un programa de entrenamiento mental con PNL diseñado al detalle para que puedas alcanzar tu mejor versión, evolucionar de un punto A a un punto B en tu vida y lograr tus objetivos de forma óptima y eficaz. **Instructor**: Alejandro Alonso - Coach [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/) Nota: Meetup es sólo un canal de promoción, este evento se promociona por diferentes canales y la lista de asistentes final no es la que figura en esta plataforma.

**[Don't forget to join our community WhatsApp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** Sometimes the best connections happen when we drop titles, roles, and expectations. **First Name Basis Friday** is a relaxed social evening designed to bring together familiar faces and new ones in an easy, human way. No pitches. No panels. No pressure. Just good conversations, shared drinks, and an atmosphere where meeting someone new feels natural. As a small welcome, **the first 15 people to arrive will get a free beer**. After that, the evening continues at its own pace with drinks, music and conversation. **What to expect** * A casual Friday evening vibe * Name stickers with just your first name * Light, optional conversation starters throughout the night * A welcoming mix of people who’ve been here before and those joining for the first time * Drinks, music, and plenty of time to actually talk During the evening, we’ll also have a **“Find someone who…” game** available. It’s a simple, playful way to spark conversations by finding people who match a few prompts (for example, someone new in town or someone who came alone). Participation is **completely optional**. You can join in as much or as little as you like, or skip it entirely and just enjoy the evening. **What this event is not** * Not a networking event * Not a workshop * Not a place to sell Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. Whether you’re new to the community or already a familiar face, this evening is about slowing down, sharing space, and letting connections form naturally. We’ll be there to welcome you. All you need is your first name.

💘 **¡Conoce gente nueva!** Únete a nuestro **Speed Dating** en Barcelona: encuentros cara a cara organizados por grupos de edad. ✨ **¿Cómo funciona?** 🪑 Las chicas se sientan, los chicos rotan con una media de 7 minutos. ⏳ Duración: 1:30h. Tendrás una media de 10-12 citas. 💌 Al final, vota si te interesa alguien. Si hay **match**, ¡os pasamos el contacto! 📅 **Horarios:** * Registro chicas: 20:15h * Registro chicos: 20:30h * Evento: 20:45-22:15h 👥 **Grupos de edad:** 31-40 / 41-50 / 51-60 años 📲 **Reserva tu plaza aquí:** 👉 [Bedazzling.es/speed-dating-barcelona/](https://bedazzling.es/speed-dating-barcelona/) 📌 **Nota importante:** La inscripción es válida solo a través de la web y según disponibilidad. ¡No es válida la inscripción aquí en la app! Solemos reunir a una media de 70 personas por evento, hay mucho más de lo que ves aquí, esta app es solo uno de los muchos canales de comunicación de nuestros eventos. 📞 **Dudas? Escríbenos al WhatsApp:** 630001421 🎉 ¡Te esperamos para una noche llena de emociones!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

**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)

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

We're collaborating with Westerville Queer Collective to gather supplies and pack care packages. Head over to their event page to [register](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-wroejsfn/events/312453970/) officially. We’ll be assembling care packages with food, warm weather supplies, recreational items like books, and resource guides for local unhoused folks. Packages will then be delivered to HEER2SERVE, local nonprofit that has weekly “serves”, when they go out into local encampment areas and deliver needed items and food. Our care packages will be a part of that. WQC will supply containers and food items for the care packages. So this time we are primarily focusing on gathering donations for keeping warm, including up to 50 of the following items: Clean or new socks, hats, scarves and gloves Handwarmers Sanitizing wipes Lighters You are welcome to contribute items or just come and help pack. Leave a comment if you are bringing donations. We can also accept money donations through WQC.

**Doing KPIs Right: a KEY to Analytics (and AI!) Impact!** On the one hand, KPIs are such a Business 101 concept that it may seem a little silly to dedicate an entire session to the topic. On the other hand, KPIs get handled so poorly so often that a case could be made that this meetup could just be one of the most impactful sessions of the entire year! We’re starting off the year at a new location: [COhatch Upper Arlington](https://www.cohatch.com/locations/columbus/upper-arlington/) but with a familiar speaker, Tim Wilson! We’ll be back at Rev1 in February, when the speaker will presumably not be Tim. Tim will make the case that effectively measuring performance of projects, campaigns, and initiatives (and even meetups!) should be a foundation for any data analytics program. Topics covered will include: the “two magic questions” of performance measurement, how to help business partners distinguish between outcomes and outputs, and effective tactics for collaboratively establishing KPI targets. He will also stick his neck out by demonstrating some of these techniques in real-time by measuring whether his talk lives up to the promise of this description! All CBUSDAW events are free thanks to our 2026 Sponsors: Clarivoy, Conductrics, What Box Consulting Group, and Piwik PRO. Check out [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com) for more information.

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/