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Os propongo una actividad basada en comentar relatos/cuentos que hemos escrito en casa con tiempo y calma. Para el domingo 7 de junio vamos a escribir un sobre "1, 2... y esperando el 3" Escribe con total libertad usando tu creatividad Escribe, canta, declama lo que te surja del alma. Eso sí con un máximo de **dos páginas** (Arial, 12 pt y 1,15 espacio ). Nos encontraremos en la cafetería viena las 11.30h. Aportación voluntaria al finalizar el encuentro.

Looking for friendly, social padel in Barcelona? 🎾☀️ Join our weekly Sunday padel sessions and meet a great mix of expats, international residents, locals, and English speakers. Whether you're completely new to padel or already play regularly, all skill levels are welcome. We focus on having fun, getting active, and creating a relaxed, social atmosphere where it's easy to meet new people both on and off the court. *📱 All organization and updates are managed through our WhatsApp group. If you'd like to join, send me a message and I'll add you! It's the best way to stay informed about court bookings, player rotations, schedule updates, and future events.* 🎾 Weekly Social Padel — Every Sunday 🤝 Meet new people, improve your game, and enjoy one of Barcelona's favorite sports. See you on the court! 😎

come join a relaxed writing meetup where we sit together and write in a café 📓🪑 👇 versión en español abajo this is a space for anyone working on longer writing projects or just wanting focused time to write; getting ideas out of your head and onto the page 📚✍️💭 ✨ what it is • a write-in (not a workshop, no teaching, no feedback unless you ask, sharing if you want) 📚 • a space to work on your own writing projects: novels, poetry, fiction, essays, drafts, or messy first ideas ✍️ • no pressure to share or make anything perfect, just time to actually write 🌸 ☕ how it works • we sit together in a café and write quietly for a while 🤍 • focus time for your own projects, with others doing the same • you can arrive, leave, or take breaks whenever you need 🚶‍♀️ 🎒 what to bring • whatever you write with (notebook, laptop, tablet, etc) 💻📓 • charger if needed 🔌 no experience needed, just come as you are and write for a bit 🌿✨ ⭐ if you’d like to support the meetup, donations are always welcome and help us keep organizing these lovely gatherings 🫶✨ you can donate via bizum *605 23 31 98* or in cash at the meetup ven a un meetup relajado de escritura donde nos sentamos juntes a escribir en un café 📓🪑 este es un espacio para quien esté trabajando en proyectos de escritura más largos o simplemente quiera un rato de enfoque para escribir; sacar ideas de la cabeza y ponerlas en la página 📚✍️💭 ✨ qué es • un write-in (no es un taller, no hay enseñanza, no feedback a menos que lo pidas, compartir si quieres) 📚 • un espacio para trabajar en tus propios proyectos: novelas, poesía, ficción, ensayos, borradores o ideas iniciales ✍️ • cero presión por compartir o por que “salga bien”, solo tiempo para escribir 🌸 ☕ cómo funciona • nos sentamos juntes en un café y escribimos en silencio durante un rato 🤍 • tiempo de enfoque para tus propios proyectos, con más personas haciendo lo mismo • puedes llegar, irte o hacer pausas cuando necesites 🚶‍♀️ 🎒 qué traer • lo que uses para escribir (cuaderno, portátil, tablet, etc) 💻📓 • cargador si lo necesitas 🔌 no hace falta experiencia, solo venir como eres y escribir un rato 🌿✨ ⭐ si te apetece apoyar el meetup, las donaciones siempre se agradecen y ayudan a seguir organizando estos encuentros 🫶✨ puedes donar por bizum *605 23 31 98* o en efectivo el día del meetup

**[QUÉ ES EL SOFTCOMBAT?](https://youtu.be/Essu82NpRvc)** **[Qué es el Jugger? | El Jugger, qué es y cómo jugarlo](https://youtu.be/dfyrlQn14oM)** **[Qué es el LARP?](https://youtu.be/fB3FkxDZhBA)** El Softcombat és una activitat esportiva en la qual, mitjançant armes embuatades (conegudes com boffers), es recreen combats medievals, es practiquen jocs d'equip i s'aprenen moviments marcials de combat. El Rol en Viu consisteix a afegir-li una acció més teatral i dramàtica a aquests enfrontaments. Si t'interessa aprendre a combatre, emular les lluites de les teves pel·lícules favorites, lluitar amb espasa, subjectar un escut, dominar els secrets de l'equilibri de peus o fer fitnes d'un mode diferent; el Softcombat i el Rol en Viu són una activitat que has de provar. **És durant el matí de 11h a 13.30h quan major quantitat de participants es reuneixen. A la tarda, es queda (a vegades) un petit grup, però no es pot garantir la seva presència fins a les 18h, sobretot a l'hivern. Recomanem anar de demà.** *** **REGLES BÀSIQUES PER AL SOFTCOMBAT** **NORMATIVA I SEGURETAT** **la participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes:** Per a garantir la seguretat dels participants, totes les armes alienes a seran testades prèviament, conservant-se el dret a admissió de l'arma o de l'usuari. Com tot esport de contacte, cal anar amb compte i apel·lar sempre al sentit comú i a la companyonia, en inscriure's en la nostra comunitat, el participant o tutors del participant accepten la total responsabilitat de qualsevol mal, lesió, pèrdua... que pugui succeir dins dels entrenaments. **La participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes.** 1. No estan permesos cops **ni al cap ni en els genitals.** 2. **La/s ma/ns** que subjecten l'arma fins a la nina no són blanc vàlid. 3. **No es pot estocar,** només colpejar amb el lateral de l'arma. 4. **Abans de començar** qualsevol enfrontament, cal estendre les armes, procedir a una lleugera salutació mitjançant el xoc entre aquestes. 5. **Cuida del company** amb el qual entrenes. Vigila la seva esquena i advertir-li de forats, arbres, altres persones o altres irregularitats en el terreny. 6. **Abans d'emprar qualsevol propietat aliena**, demana permís al seu propietari. Si algú trenca l'equip d'una altra persona, el propietari pot reclamar una compensació econòmica pels materials. 7. Els **menors de 14 anys** hauran d'anar acompanyats d'un adult responsable. Els menors de 16 anys hauran de portar un document emès per un tutor responsable, eximint de responsabilitat als Organitzadors (o confirmar meetup conforme l'acceptació d'aquestes normes). 8. **L'Organització no es farà responsable** de cap mena de lesió, mal o ferida que pugui succeir durant els entrenaments. 9. Diverteix-te i gaudeix, és un gran esport. 10. **L'organització es reserva el dret a vetar** la participació als qui consideri, sense haver de donar explicacions. Sobretot davant persones que hagin demostrat de manera present o passada un comportament deshonest, vexatori o frau davant l'entitat, els seus membres o equip de direcció. 11. Amb la participació en les activitats de Softcombat Bcn Events Associació Cultural, es declara que l'interessat accepta la política de privacitat i tractament de dades personals concorde a la normativa vigent de la LOPD (UE 2016/679). La qual garanteix un tractament anònim i confidencial de les dades facilitades, excepte indicació explicita del signant. A més, garanteix que el seu ús només serà a mode de còmput de participants davant les autoritats legals territorials de manera numèrica, en cas que fos necessari. 12. D'igual mode, declara el seu consentiment perquè SoftBcn Events faci ús de qualsevol imatge, relacionada amb l'esdeveniment, amb la finalitat de realitzar promoció i difusió de la seva activitat a llarg termini. **MATERIALES PERMITIDOS** [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS) **Conoce nuestras otras Redes sociales:** [https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/](https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/) [https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/](https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/) [https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents](https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents) [https://twitter.com/SoftBCN ](https://twitter.com/SoftBCN)

You're invited to a delightful evening! 🥂 Join us for dinner or drink whatever you prefer at a charming tapas cafe bar. 🍽️ Additionally, we'll enjoy friendly games like billiards, futbolin, or darts! 🎱🎯 It's going to be a relaxed and entertaining gathering. ✨ We can't wait to share this experience with you! 😊 Please connect with me in whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com /BIUgnjyQSDJ04oLVCYk83v #Invitation #Dinner #Tapas #Drinks #Games #Fun #Evening #Gathering #Experience #English

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** In Undertone, two performers step onto an empty stage with no script, no premise, and no plan - only each other. Together, they create improvised scenes driven by presence, relationship, and what lies beneath the words. Without games or format, Undertone explores subtext, silence, and the subtle dynamics that shape human connection. Each performance is a unique encounter - simple, immediate, and deeply human. Carpe DM is the international unscripted theatre duo of David Christopher (USA) and Maria Kolovou (Greece). 7:30pm Doors & Bar Open 8:00pm Show Starts **Tickets** Early bird 10€ (book by Thursday) General 12€ *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** ¿Te cuesta decir que no sin sentir culpa? ¿Priorizas a los demás incluso cuando te pasas por encima? ¿Sientes que si no agradas, decepcionas? **Límites personales – Agradar demasiado tiene un coste invisible** Un espacio para entender por qué te cuesta poner límites y qué estás pagando por ello: **agotamiento, resentimiento y pérdida de identidad.** Menos culpa. Más respeto propio. Si te reconoces aquí, este evento es para ti. **aportación:** 5€ para gastos de organización. Te esperamos! :)

**Vols practicar i millorar el teu català mentre coneixes gent nova?** Cada diumenge ens trobem en un bar per conversar **en català**, en un ambient distès i agradable. La trobada és oberta tant a **persones que aprenen català com a catalanoparlants nadius**. És una oportunitat perfecta per practicar l’idioma, fer noves amistats i passar una bona estona xerrant sense presses. **T’hi esperem! Apunta’t i vine al vermut més internacional.** 🍻🗣️

*Description in English, Español i Català!* **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://LinkShield.co/214)** ***English*** Looking for a relaxed way to **move your body and meet new people**? Join us for a **free guided yoga session** where we practice together in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. This is not a formal class, I will just guide the session so you can follow along at your own pace. Think of it as a mix between a personal practice and a community experience. Whether you’re **experienced or just getting started,** you’re welcome to join. **What to expect** * A **free, open yoga 1h session** * A chill, respectful atmosphere * After the session: **social hangout + sharing impressions** **Important information** * Doors will be closing at 13:10, so please **be on time** * **Bring your own mat** (material is **NOT** included) After the yoga session you can stick around for a drink and connect with others; or take a moment to share how it felt, exchange tips, or just enjoy the moment. If you’ve been wanting to move your body and meet new people without the structure of a class, just bring your mat and join us. No pressure, no expectations, just good energy! ***Español*** ¿Buscas una forma relajada de **mover tu cuerpo** y **conocer gente nueva**? Únete a nosotros para una **sesión de yoga guiada gratuita** donde practicaremos juntos en un ambiente amigable y sin prejuicios. No es una clase formal, simplemente guiaré la sesión para que puedas seguirla a tu propio ritmo. Tómatelo como una mezcla entre práctica personal y experiencia en comunidad. Tanto si **tienes experiencia como si estás empezando**, puedes unirte sin problemas. **Qué puedes esperar** * Una **sesión de 1h yoga gratuita** * Un ambiente **tranquilo y respetuoso** * Después de la sesión: **momento social** + compartir sensaciones **Información importante** * Las puertas cerrarán a las 13:10, así que por favor, **sé puntual** * Trae tu propia esterilla (**material NO incluido**) Después de la sesión puedes quedarte a tomar algo y conectar con los demás, compartir cómo te has sentido, intercambiar consejos o simplemente disfrutar del momento. Si te apetece moverte y conocer gente sin la estructura de una clase, solo trae tu esterilla y únete. Sin presión, sin expectativas, ¡solo buena energía! ***Català*** Busques una manera relaxada de **moure el cos i conèixer gent nova**? Uneix-te a nosaltres per a una **sessió de ioga guiada gratuïta** on practicarem junts en un ambient amigable i sense judicis. No és una classe formal, simplement guiaré la sessió perquè la puguis seguir al teu ritme. Pensa-ho com una combinació entre pràctica personal i experiència en comunitat. Tant si **tens experiència com si tot just comences**, ets benvingut/da. **Què pots esperar** * Una sessió de **1h ioga gratuïta** * Un ambient **tranquil i respectuós** * Després de la sessió: **moment social** + compartir sensacions **Informació important** * **L**es portes es tancaran a les 13:10, així que si us plau **sigueu puntuals** * Porta la teva pròpia estoreta (**material NO inclòs**) Després de la sessió et pots quedar a prendre alguna cosa i connectar amb la resta, compartir com t’has sentit, intercanviar consells o simplement gaudir del moment. Si et ve de gust moure’t i conèixer gent sense l’estructura d’una classe, només porta la teva estoreta i uneix-te. Sense pressió, sense expectatives, només bona energia!

**IMPORTANT: You must register on Luma to confirm attendance.** Únete a nuestra fiesta de lectura offline! This Meetup event is only for visibility. Please secure your spot [here](https://luma.com/bzskinzq) ​(english below) ​El **7 de junio**, únete a *The Offline Club Barcelona* para una **Fiesta de Lectura Offline GRATIS de 1 hora**: una hora para bajar el ritmo, cambiar las notificaciones por novelas y conocer a otros (cientos) de lectores. ​Londres juntó a casi 1000 lectores el pasado 23 mayo. ​Creemos que Barcelona puede llegar a eso. ​Mándaselo a tus amigos, conocidos, o a tu club de lectura entero ## ​\*\*¿Qué te espera?\*\* * ​📚 **1 hora de lectura relajada (y social)** en Montjuïc. * ​📵 **Móviles apagados** y guardados. * ​💬 **Quédate después** para conectar, conocer gente, compartir recomendaciones de libros o simplemente relajarte y disfrutar de la magia "offline". ## ​Cuándo y dónde: * ​📍 **Lugar:** Estany dels Jardins Verdaguer, Montjuïc. * ​🗓 **Fecha:** 7 de junio, de 19:00 a 20:00 h (llega 15 minutos antes para acomodarte). * ​🎟 **Reserva tu plaza gratuita** confirmando tu asistencia (RSVP). ## ​Qué traer: * ​📖 **Un libro**, el cómic de un amigo o cualquier cosa que te apetezca leer. * ​🧺 **Una manta** o algo para sentarte en el césped. * ​👯 **Invita a tus amigos**, a otros amantes de los libros o a todo tu club de lectura. ​¡Estamos deseando cambiar el tiempo de pantalla por tiempo real contigo! ​**Monique & Eva** *The Offline Club Barcelona* ​\*\*(english)\*\* ​**Join us for a phone-free reading party in the park** ​On **June 7th**, join The Offline Club Barcelona for a FREE **1-Hour Offline Reading Party** — an hour to slow down, trade notifications for novels, and meet fellow (wannabe) readers. ​London gathered 1000 people in their 1h reading rave last 23rd may. ​Share this event with your friends, coworkers, or your entire book club. Let's show how much Barcelona loves reading! ​**What to expect:** 📚 1 hour of laid-back (social) reading, in Montjuic 📵 Phones off, tucked away ​​💬 Stick around after to connect, meet people, share book tips, or just relax and soak up the offline magic ​**Where & when:** 📍 Estany dels Jardins Verdaguer, Montjuic 🗓 7 June 19-20h (arrive 15 minutes early to settle in) 🎟 RSVP to claim your free spot ​**What to bring:** 📖 A book, your friend’s comic, or anything you’d love to read 🧺 **A blanket or something to sit on** 👯 Invite your friends, fellow book lovers, or your entire book club ​We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you! ​Monique & Eva ​The Offline Club Barcelona Sidenote: ​The Offline Club is a global movement with local communities across 22 cities. ​We gather weekly in offline hangouts where we mindfully disconnect from the digital world to reconnect to ourselves and others in the present moment. ​Think reading parties, gamenights, fireside chats and offline retreats. ​[Become a club member](https://luma.com/theofflineclub-barcelona?k=c "https://luma.com/theofflineclub-barcelona?k=c") to get free access to unlimited offline hangouts, and member fees for special events and retreats.

*Description in English, Español i Català!* **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://linkshield.co/214)** *There is a captcha to prevent bots from joining.* ***ENGLISH*** We are hosting a multi medium art music dance and comedy show to fundraise for two wonderful organizations, in support of Lebanon Palestine In collaboration with Devon Katrina and Danza Palestina (@danzaxpalestina_es) We are proud to present a music, dance, and comedy show to raise funds for two incredible organizations in support of Lebanon and Palestine. The funds will go to the **Global Sumud Flotilla** and the **We Deserve Better Foundation**, which supports **displaced families within Lebanon.** We will have singers, dancers, comedians, poetry, art, Lebanese catering by Eldora from Nun Cafe Cultural, and ending with a dj party, music by Dj Beiruton. 🎟️[Get your tickets at Eventbrite!](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/fundraiser-for-lebanon-and-palestine-tickets-1990250989285) ***ESPAÑOL*** En colaboración con Devon Katrina y Danza Palestina (@danzaxpalestina_es). Nos enorgullece presentar un espectáculo de música, danza y comedia para recaudar fondos para dos increíbles organizaciones que apoyan a Líbano y Palestina. Los fondos serán destinados para la **Global Sumud Flotilla** y **We Deserve Better Foundation,** que apoya **familias desplazadas dentro de Líbano**. Tendremos comida casera y tradicional Líbanesa por Eldora (Nun Cafe Cultural), poesía, Darbuka y Música (Abdelali, Lila March), fiesta con Dj Beiriton y mucho más. Our beautiful flyer was designed by a wonderful artist named Styliani Check out her work (styliani_illustrates) 🎟️[Consigue tus tickets en Eventbrite!](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/fundraiser-for-lebanon-and-palestine-tickets-1990250989285) ***CATALÀ*** En col·laboració amb Devon Katrina i Danza Palestina (@danzaxpalestina_es) Estem orgullosos de presentar un espectacle de música, dansa i comèdia per recaptar fons per a dues organitzacions increïbles que donen suport al Líban i Palestina. Els fons es destinaran a la **Global Sumud Flotilla** i a la **We Deserve Better Foundation**, que dóna suport a les **famílies desplaçades dins del Líban.** Tindrem menjar casolà i tradicional libanès per Eldora (Nun Cafe Cultural), poesia, darbuka i música (Abdelali, Lila March), festa amb Dj Beiriton i molt més. 🎟️[Aconsegueix les teves entrades a Eventbrite!](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/fundraiser-for-lebanon-and-palestine-tickets-1990250989285) Artists: Comedy Sid Singh @sidsinghisfunny Poetry Isaac (@poemsbyise) Singers/musicians Louise (@louise_delune) Mavi (@mavicantant) Patricia (@patriciastzur) Violeta (@violetamarazuela) Lila (@lila.march) Flo (@guitar__flower__) Darbuka Abdelali (@abdelali_madani) Belly dance Devon (@devonkatrina) Dj @dj_beiruton_

🔥 What if panic attacks and phobias are not signs of weakness… but learned patterns your mind can change? 🧠 🧠 Phobias and panic attacks can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply limiting—but what if there’s a way to understand how they are created and how transformation becomes possible? 💻In this powerful MOTIVATE Community session, **Chris Collingwood** explores the mechanisms behind phobias, panic responses, and anxiety-driven reactions. Discover how the phobia reduction process works, why the brain creates fear patterns, and alternative approaches that can help people shift from panic and avoidance toward calm and control. 📣This session is designed for anyone struggling with fear, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or anxiety-related responses—and for those curious about how the mind can be retrained through awareness and practical transformation techniques. 📩Join us on **June 7, 2026**, for “**Beyond Fear: Understanding Phobias, Panic Attacks & the Path to Lasting Calm**” with **Chris Collingwood** and discover how fear patterns are formed, how the phobia reduction process works, and practical alternatives for transforming panic and anxiety responses. **🎯 KEY POINTS / TAKEAWAYS FOR THE AUDIENCE** ✔ Understand the difference between anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias ✔ Learn how phobias are created through mental and emotional conditioning ✔ Discover how the phobia reduction process works ✔ Explore alternative approaches to dealing with phobias and fear responses ✔ Gain insight into how panic attacks develop and escalate ✔ Learn how awareness and cognition influence fear states **🚀 ADDITIONAL KEY POINTS / BENEFITS** ✔ Build greater emotional awareness and self-understanding ✔ Learn practical ways to interrupt fear-based reactions ✔ Understand how the mind associates meaning with fear triggers ✔ Explore mindset and NLP-based approaches for transformation ✔ Increase confidence in handling uncertainty and intense emotional states ✔ Begin creating a calmer and more resourceful internal response system **🎙ABOUT THE SPEAKER🎙** Chris Collingwood has been involved in learning and teaching NLP since 1979. He studied with all the major early developers of NLP and, together with his partner Jules Collingwood, brought NLP co-creator Dr. John Grinder and his partner Carmen Bostic to Australia for many years. Chris and Jules designed, developed, and accredited the first government-recognized postgraduate qualification in NLP. Their graduate certificate in NLP teaches NLP from first principles, enabling students to master NLP and apply it in their own language and style. Chris has extensive experience applying NLP to learning, coaching, and organizational consulting. His recent focus has been on the thinking, behavior, and organizational patterns of successful entrepreneurs. **CONTACT DETAILS** 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/chris.collingwood 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspiritive/ 👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/collingwoodchris 👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@InspiritiveAuNLP 👉Website: www.nlp.edu.au and https://overcomeanxiety.org/anxietytransformationpahtway ⏰\*\*June 07, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (\*\*𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 5:00 PM GMT+8 China 7:00 PM GMT+10 Australia 5:00 AM GMT-4 New York 11:00 AM GMT+2 Barcelona 📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536 📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361 Log-in: 86301571361 Password: #motivate 🔗 Secure your spot now!

Será un taller para comentar los bloqueos o dificultades que nos encontramos en nuestras distintas empresas, para compartir experiencias y herramientas útiles para tener posibles tanto para clientes como para equipo.

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 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 speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

**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. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach 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, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch 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 Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.

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