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## **Stop Living the Typical Expat Life! Meet Real Local Friends at Culcom** 🍻✨ Are you tired of the "Home → Work → Home" routine? Finding Korean friends who actually vibe with you in English isn't always easy. That’s why we’re here. At **Culcom Daejeon**, we’re not about boring textbooks. We’re about **real connections.** Since 2004, we’ve been the go-to spot for expats and locals to hang out, share stories, and build a "second family" in Korea. 🌉🤝 *** ### **What’s Waiting for You?** 📋 * **Real Talk:** Skip the "How are you?" and dive into dating, culture, and life with 40\~70 people every night. * **Small Groups:** You'll be placed in a cozy team (5-7 people) so everyone gets a chance to speak. * **Free Perks:** Enjoy **unlimited self-service beer**, snacks, and a super chill vibe. 🍺🥨 * **Beyond the Cafe:** We don’t just sit and talk. We do ski trips, kimchi making, casino nights, and wine parties! 🎿🍷 ### **When & Where?** 📍 * **Time:**11:00 AM – 13:00 PM (Every Weekend) * **Place:** 5F, 487, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon (Right in the heart of the city!) * **Inquiry:** 010-8268-1638 ### **What Happens When You Arrive?** 🕒 1. **Welcome:** Chat with our friendly staff and get to know the Culcom vibe. (Don't forget to say you came through **Meetup**! 😉) 2. **1:1 Matching:** If you want, sign up for a personal language exchange partner. 3. **The Main Event (2 hours):** Meet a bunch of new Korean friends and chat away in English! ### **FAQ** 💬 * **Is there any hidden charge?** Nope, not at all. * **What if I’m late?** No worries! You're always welcome, but coming on time is more fun for everyone. 🏃‍♂️💨 * **Can I bring a friend?** Please do! We’ll give you a big hug if you bring your crew. XD 🤗 ### **Check Our Vibe!** 🎥 Curious what we actually do? Check out these clips: * [Beerpong Night 🍺](http://vimeo.com/101484635) * [Kimchi Making 🥬](http://vimeo.com/57131651) * [Casino Night 🃏](http://vimeo.com/136714567) **"Come for the English. Stay for the people."** See you at the 5th floor! 👋✨

**🌍 The Daejeon International Party** Looking to meet new people in Daejeon? Want a relaxed night where you can actually talk, not just drink? Join us for a casual international party — easy to join, even if you come alone. 📅 Date: May 30 (Sat) 19:00–23:00 📍 Location: Haroohae, Gungdong (하루해 궁동) 🍻 What to expect • Unlimited soju & beer for 3 hours • Unlimited food for 2 hours (fried chicken, sausage, fries) • Mix of Koreans & internationals • Good conversations and a friendly atmosphere **🎟 Reserve here:** [https://nurio.kr/events/28](https://nurio.kr/events/28) **🎟 Pricing** 🔥 Super Early Bird ₩15,000 (May 5 – May 10) ⚡ Early Bird ₩20,000 (May 11 – May 24) 🎟 Advance ₩25,000 (May 25 – May 29) 🚪 Door ₩30,000 (May 30) 👥 Group Discount (Applicable for Early Bird & Pre-booking) Coming with friends? • 3 people: ₩2,000 off per person • 4 people: ₩3,000 off per person • 5 people: ₩4,000 off per person • 6 people: ₩5,000 off per person Spots are limited to keep the group balanced. Reserve early to secure your spot. **📸 Photo & Video Notice** Photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for Nurio’s promotional purposes (Instagram, website, etc.). By attending the event, you consent to this. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌍 대전 인터내셔널 파티** 대전에서 새로운 사람들을 만나고 싶으신가요? 시끄러운 클럽이 아니라, 편하게 대화할 수 있는 분위기를 찾고 계신가요? 혼자 와도 자연스럽게 어울릴 수 있는 편안한 국제 교류 파티에 초대합니다 😊 📅 일시: 5월 30일 (토) 19:00–23:00 📍 장소: 하루해 궁동 🍻 이런 분들에게 추천해요 • 외국인 친구를 만들고 싶은 분 • 자연스럽게 영어/한국어로 대화하고 싶은 분 • 편한 분위기에서 새로운 사람들을 만나고 싶은 분 🍗 제공 • 소주 & 맥주 3시간 무제한 • 안주 2시간 무제한 (치킨, 소세지, 감자튀김) 🎟 신청 링크 [https://nurio.kr/events/28](https://nurio.kr/events/28) 🎟 가격 안내 🔥 Super Early Bird (자리 한정) ₩15,000 (5/7 – 5/10) ⚡ Early Bird ₩20,000 (5/11 – 5/24) 🎟 사전 예약 ₩25,000 (5/25 – 5/29) 🚪 현장가 ₩30,000 (5/30) 👥 친구 할인 (Early Bird / 사전 예약 한정) • 3명: 1인당 ₩2,000 할인 • 4명: 1인당 ₩3,000 할인 • 5명: 1인당 ₩4,000 할인 • 6명: 1인당 ₩5,000 할인 균형 있는 분위기를 위해 인원은 제한적으로 운영됩니다. 📸 사진 촬영 안내 행사 중 사진 및 영상 촬영이 진행될 수 있으며, 해당 콘텐츠는 nurio의 홍보 목적(인스타그램, 웹사이트 등)으로 활용될 수 있습니다. 행사에 참여하실 경우 이에 동의한 것으로 간주됩니다.

## **Stop Living the Typical Expat Life! Meet Real Local Friends at Culcom** 🍻✨ Are you tired of the "Home → Work → Home" routine? Finding Korean friends who actually vibe with you in English isn't always easy. That’s why we’re here. At **Culcom Daejeon**, we’re not about boring textbooks. We’re about **real connections.** Since 2004, we’ve been the go-to spot for expats and locals to hang out, share stories, and build a "second family" in Korea. 🌉🤝 *** ### **What’s Waiting for You?** 📋 * **Real Talk:** Skip the "How are you?" and dive into dating, culture, and life with 40\~70 people every night. * **Small Groups:** You'll be placed in a cozy team (5-7 people) so everyone gets a chance to speak. * **Free Perks:** Enjoy **unlimited self-service beer**, snacks, and a super chill vibe. 🍺🥨 * **Beyond the Cafe:** We don’t just sit and talk. We do ski trips, kimchi making, casino nights, and wine parties! 🎿🍷 ### **When & Where?** 📍 * **Time:**11:00 AM – 13:00 PM (Every Weekend) * **Place:** 5F, 487, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon (Right in the heart of the city!) * **Inquiry:** 010-8268-1638 ### **What Happens When You Arrive?** 🕒 1. **Welcome:** Chat with our friendly staff and get to know the Culcom vibe. (Don't forget to say you came through **Meetup**! 😉) 2. **1:1 Matching:** If you want, sign up for a personal language exchange partner. 3. **The Main Event (2 hours):** Meet a bunch of new Korean friends and chat away in English! ### **FAQ** 💬 * **Is there any hidden charge?** Nope, not at all. * **What if I’m late?** No worries! You're always welcome, but coming on time is more fun for everyone. 🏃‍♂️💨 * **Can I bring a friend?** Please do! We’ll give you a big hug if you bring your crew. XD 🤗 ### **Check Our Vibe!** 🎥 Curious what we actually do? Check out these clips: * [Beerpong Night 🍺](http://vimeo.com/101484635) * [Kimchi Making 🥬](http://vimeo.com/57131651) * [Casino Night 🃏](http://vimeo.com/136714567) **"Come for the English. Stay for the people."** See you at the 5th floor! 👋✨

Sunday Tea Club was founded in Daejeon in 2023. Created as a quiet alternative to Korea’s typical drinking and nightlife culture, the club offers a calm, meaningful way to spend your Sunday afternoons. If you’ve ever wished for a slower, more mindful space to enjoy afternoon tea and gentle conversation — you’re more than welcome to join us! Participant fee 15,000won+order 1drink(The participation fee is only paid once — at your first visit. All fees are collected and reinvested into the club to purchase new teaware, high-quality teas, or ingredients for future gatherings.)

**🌍 The Daejeon International Party** Looking to meet new people in Daejeon? Want a relaxed night where you can actually talk, not just drink? Join us for a casual international party — easy to join, even if you come alone. 📅 Date: May 30 (Sat) 19:00–23:00 📍 Location: Haroohae, Gungdong (하루해 궁동) 🍻 What to expect • Unlimited soju & beer for 3 hours • Unlimited food for 2 hours (fried chicken, sausage, fries) • Mix of Koreans & internationals • Good conversations and a friendly atmosphere **🎟 Reserve here:** [https://nurio.kr/events/28](https://nurio.kr/events/28) **🎟 Pricing** 🔥 Super Early Bird ₩15,000 (May 5 – May 10) ⚡ Early Bird ₩20,000 (May 11 – May 24) 🎟 Advance ₩25,000 (May 25 – May 29) 🚪 Door ₩30,000 (May 30) 👥 Group Discount (Applicable for Early Bird & Pre-booking) Coming with friends? • 3 people: ₩2,000 off per person • 4 people: ₩3,000 off per person • 5 people: ₩4,000 off per person • 6 people: ₩5,000 off per person Spots are limited to keep the group balanced. Reserve early to secure your spot. **📸 Photo & Video Notice** Photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for Nurio’s promotional purposes (Instagram, website, etc.). By attending the event, you consent to this. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌍 대전 인터내셔널 파티** 대전에서 새로운 사람들을 만나고 싶으신가요? 시끄러운 클럽이 아니라, 편하게 대화할 수 있는 분위기를 찾고 계신가요? 혼자 와도 자연스럽게 어울릴 수 있는 편안한 국제 교류 파티에 초대합니다 😊 📅 일시: 5월 30일 (토) 19:00–23:00 📍 장소: 하루해 궁동 🍻 이런 분들에게 추천해요 • 외국인 친구를 만들고 싶은 분 • 자연스럽게 영어/한국어로 대화하고 싶은 분 • 편한 분위기에서 새로운 사람들을 만나고 싶은 분 🍗 제공 • 소주 & 맥주 3시간 무제한 • 안주 2시간 무제한 (치킨, 소세지, 감자튀김) 🎟 신청 링크 [https://nurio.kr/events/28](https://nurio.kr/events/28) 🎟 가격 안내 🔥 Super Early Bird (자리 한정) ₩15,000 (5/7 – 5/10) ⚡ Early Bird ₩20,000 (5/11 – 5/24) 🎟 사전 예약 ₩25,000 (5/25 – 5/29) 🚪 현장가 ₩30,000 (5/30) 👥 친구 할인 (Early Bird / 사전 예약 한정) • 3명: 1인당 ₩2,000 할인 • 4명: 1인당 ₩3,000 할인 • 5명: 1인당 ₩4,000 할인 • 6명: 1인당 ₩5,000 할인 균형 있는 분위기를 위해 인원은 제한적으로 운영됩니다. 📸 사진 촬영 안내 행사 중 사진 및 영상 촬영이 진행될 수 있으며, 해당 콘텐츠는 nurio의 홍보 목적(인스타그램, 웹사이트 등)으로 활용될 수 있습니다. 행사에 참여하실 경우 이에 동의한 것으로 간주됩니다.

**What to Expect** Weekly in-person language exchange meetups in a relaxed café setting. Meet locals and internationals, practice languages, and make new friends. Every round, groups rotate so you can talk to different people. **Who Comes** A mix of locals and internationals learning each other's languages. Most conversations are Korean–English, but everyone is welcome. **How It Works** 1. Join our open chat: [https://open.kakao.com/o/gLvLBEai](https://open.kakao.com/o/gLvLBEai) 2. Book your spot 3. Show up and start talking You can come alone or with friends. \-\-\-\-\- 편안한 카페 분위기에서 진행되는 주 1회 오프라인 언어 교환 모임입니다. 한국인과 외국인이 함께 만나 언어를 연습하고 새로운 사람들을 만날 수 있습니다. 매 라운드마다 그룹이 바뀌어 여러 사람과 대화할 수 있습니다. **참여 방법** 1\. 오픈채팅 참여 https://open.kakao.com/o/gLvLBEai 2\. 모임 신청 3\. 모임 참여하고 언어교환 시작 혼자 오셔도 좋고 친구와 함께 오셔도 됩니다.

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

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\.

**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

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, May 30, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

**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.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)