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Join us on Tuesday 14th April in House on Leeson St for the monthly Dublin Entrepreneurs In Person meetup. Network and socialise with other Entrepreneurs in an informal setting. Come to meet, make new connections learn from fellow Entrepreneurs. This is a free event and all are welcome, including aspiring Entrepreneurs. Location: House Dublin, 27 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 Dublin 2 https://maps.app.goo.gl/cxrbEkySCJzbkf5UA Proudly sponsored by Emblaze Digital - https://emblazedigital.ie/

A lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other members. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confidence. We don't pay the bar for this session, so make sure you buy at least one drink. Charge €2.

**Welcome to DSF Sandbox Sessions!** Top tech talks and masterclasses from the best in the industry. Every month, and completely free. The catch? There isn’t one. Just a monthly dose of epic content to power up your data passion! **Event details** 📆 **Date:** Tuesday 14th April 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 6:00 – 9:30 PM BST 💡 **Topic:** **Signals, Systems, and Scams: Deconstructing the Future of Financial Intelligence** 🗣️ **Speakers:** Kristjan Erik Liive, Volodymyr Panov, Baran Koseoglu, Zoltan Szopory, Vera Shishkina, Aaron Wilson, Mohammed Topiwalla [Sign up for this event by clicking here!](https://datasciencefestival.com/session/wise-sandbox-session/) As global financial platforms evolve, the “Trust Gap” becomes an engineering challenge. Scaling a product to millions of users requires more than just better models—it requires a fundamental shift from manual heuristics to automated, high-fidelity intelligence. Join Wise for an exclusive Sandbox Session designed for senior data scientists and engineers. We’re moving beyond the basics of model training to explore the “Last Mile” of production ML: the infrastructure of compliance, the democratisation of optimization, and the transition to foundational representation learning. Through three practitioner-led deep dives and a collaborative product-data science panel, we will deconstruct how Wise builds resilient financial infrastructure where performance and safety are never a zero-sum game. What we’ll explore: • The GenAI Reality Check: Moving LLM automations from “cool demo” to “compliant production” in highly regulated spaces. • Decoupling Optimization: How we built “Threshold UI” to empower non-experts to tune model performance across hundreds of cohorts without a single code change. • Beyond Velocity: Replacing hand-crafted features with User Event Transformers to capture the deep behavioral context that traditional tabular data misses. • The Co-Design Philosophy: Why the future of fraud prevention isn’t just a better algorithm, but a tighter feedback loop between Product and Data Science. Food, drinks, and networking with fellow practitioners will follow throughout the evening. Check out the full session details below! **Please note: Due to high demand and limited capacity, tickets for this event will be allocated via a random ballot. Submitting an application does not guarantee entry. Successful applicants will be notified throughout March and early April. If you have not received confirmation by April 9th, this means your ballot application was not selected on this occasion.** **Talk 1: Evolution of GenAI: Building Compliant LLM Automations at Wise** **Speakers:** Kristjan Erik Liive, Senior Data Scientist & Volodymyr Panov, Senior Data Scientist. **Abstract:** Evolution of GenAI applications in servicing tasks at Wise. We will share examples, discuss architectures and challenges of building LLM-based automations in compliance-heavy space. We will also present our vision and key opportunity areas in further augmentation and automation. **Key takeaways:** Practical examples of scoping and implementing LLM-based solutions. **Talk 2: On the Threshold of Greatness: Democratizing Model Optimization at Wise** **Speakers:** Baran Köseoğlu, Lead Data Scientist & Zoltán Szopory, Staff Software Engineer. **Abstract:** This session will talk about machine learning model threshold optimization across hundreds of customer cohorts. Traditionally, optimizing these thresholds has been a complex, time-consuming task, often relegated to highly technical experts. At Wise, we faced the challenge of managing diverse customer segments, each with unique risk profiles and compliance mandates and as a solution we developed Threshold UI we will talk about more in the session. **Key takeaways:** Boost your machine learning model performance without changing any configuration in your training pipeline. **Talk 3: More Than Meets the Eye: Transforming User Events into Deep Context** **Speaker:** Vera Shishkina, Staff Data Scientist. **Abstract:** Moving from purely manual feature engineering to representation learning. This session covers the technical POC of a User Events Transformer – a foundational model designed to produce customer embeddings that augment traditional tabular features. We will discuss the proposed architecture, the challenges of building temporal data pipelines, and our vision for using these embeddings to boost performance in domains like scam prediction. **Key takeaways:** How learned embeddings provide deep context that traditional “velocity” features often miss. **Talk 4: Panel Discussion – Mind & Machine: How Product and DS Co-Design the Future of Trust** **Panellists:** Aaron Wilson, Fraud and Victim Prevention Product Lead & Mohammed Topiwalla, Fraud and Victim Prevention Data Science Lead. **Abstract:** Fireside chat to understand how DS and Product work hand in hand to keep wise safe. **Key takeaways:** How do you find the middle ground between business growth and risk precision? What is the future of DS in fraud prevention? **Schedule:** **6:00 PM** – Doors open – networking with food and refreshments **6:45 PM** – Intro **6:50 PM** – Talk 1 (20 minutes + 5 minute Q&A) **7:15 PM** – Talk 2 (20 minutes + 5 minute Q&A) **7:40 PM** – Comfort break **7:50 PM** – Talk 3 (20 minutes + 5 minute Q&A) **8:15 PM** – Talk 4 (30 minutes) **8:45 PM** – Networking with refreshments **9:30 PM** – Event close **Registering for the event:** Click the 'Sign up here!' button on the specific event page following the link below. Once you have completed the registration form, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar. You will also receive a reminder link one week, one day and one hour prior to the event. **PLEASE NOTE: Clicking 'attend' on Meetup does not register you for the event. You will need to register for the event on the link provided below to receive a joining link. If you do not, you will not be able to join the event.** **[Click here to sign up for this specific event](https://datasciencefestival.com/session/wise-sandbox-session/)** Please note the time zone when you book this event.

Hi Everyone, Mark your calendar for the next **OpenSearch Project Dublin Meetup** at a **new location -Amazon Ireland.** **Agenda** 6.00 pm Start **6.15 pm First Speaker : Nils Bandener** **"Upcoming Changes for the OpenSearch Index Authorization Mechanisms."** 7.00 pm Break (Drinks and Snacks) **7.20 pm** **Second Speaker: Praveen Mohan Prasad** **"Cost-Effective Semantic Search with Neural Sparse Search"** 8.00 pm Networking 8.30 pm Close **Please remember bring a valid ID with you as you will need it to enter the venue.** We're looking forward to seeing you all there!

We are trying something new at Socrates Cafe Dublin. We are doing **trilogies** \- three back\-to\-back monthly topics that connect to tell a story\. Our next trilogy will be around the mystery of human flourishing\. For our first in the series we are going to ask: *What is beauty?* Then in May: *What role does 'home' play in our well-being?* Finally, in June, *what roles do nature and nurture play in our well-being?* We’ve all made the exclamation: “now, that is beautiful!” And life seems better, richer for it. What do we mean by ‘beauty’? What qualities does something require in order to be classified in such a way? What things can be given such label? Are there things that do not deserve to be called beautiful? Is beauty restricted to physicality? Is beauty merely subjective or does it have an objective framework? Is it a matter of the feminine side of life? Is it something internal or external? Come along next Tuesday evening at the lovely Third Space Cafe Smithfield for a facilitated discussion about beauty. Newcomers are welcome. NOTE: we ask for a 3 Euro donation to cover expenses. Pay on the evening by coin or Revolut. Socrates Cafe: a space where ideas and dialogue can flourish.

Join us for some casual games @ Corrigans. All levels welcome!

TOG will be open on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 for a general Open House event. Expect to find members and visitors in the space up to all sorts of activities. It's a great time to drop in and see what the space is about. If you're an artist, tinkerer, maker or just plain curious, come in and see what the space is about. Maybe you already have something to work on (or want to), have something to fix, create, design, bodge or tinker... drop in. We're also open for just for plain old social chat and hang out, with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. We have lots of free parking right outside our door.

Overview Join us for a meaningful weekend reset, diving into the Bhagavad Gita and engaging in soulful conversations every Friday at ISKCON, Dublin. **Every Friday from 6 PM to 7 PM**, we host an open, informal, and insightful discussion on the **Bhagavad Gita,** ancient wisdom written for the modern heart. Following the discussion, we transition into our[ ](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)**[Soulful Kirtan Night at 7:00 PM](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/)**[. ](https://www.meetup.com/harekrishnaireland/events/313882888/) You are more than welcome to join us for both events as a full evening of reflection and music, or simply drop in for whichever one resonates with you most. **What to Expect:** * **The Wisdom:** We dive into the timeless verses of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring practical lessons that can be translated directly into our everyday lives. * **The Conversation:** This isn't a lecture. It’s a relaxed space for questions, reflections, and "Aha!" moments. * **The Vibe:** Cosy, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Whether you’ve read the Gita ten times or have never heard of it, there is a seat for you at the table. * **The Music:** Stay for the Kirtan at 7 PM to experience a meditative musical experience that clears the mind and uplifts the spirit. Don't worry if you don't have your own Bhagavad Gita, we have copies for you to borrow, or you can pick up your own to keep if the wisdom resonates.

For **in-person** [[Get Your Tickets Here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/is-claude-ai-right-for-your-business-tickets-1985508096164?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)] To join **on Zoom**, [Get Your Tickets Here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/is-claude-ai-right-for-your-business-streamed-tickets-1986314146081?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) for business owners who want to learn what Claude AI is and how it can be used to automate everyday business operations. Consider this event an opportunity to evaluate Claude and decide if it’s right for you in your business. We will also cover some of the fundamentals of using AI for work. Further details on the location to be confirmed ASAP depending on numbers registered. Provisional location TCube, 1 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 **Is Claude AI Right For Your Business?** A hands-on morning session for business owners and professionals who want to understand what Claude AI can actually do for their day-to-day business operations, and whether it's the right tool for their business. You'll see real demonstrations of how Claude is being used to streamline business workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and free up time for the work that matters. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's possible, what's practical, and what the limitations are. **What We'll Cover:** ℹ️ What Claude AI is and how it differs from ChatGPT and other AI tools ℹ️ Live demo of Claude handling real business tasks ℹ️ Automating workflows: email, documents, reporting, scheduling ℹ️ Using Claude for research, content creation, and decision support ℹ️ How to evaluate whether AI fits your specific business needs ℹ️ Common mistakes businesses make when adopting AI tools ℹ️ A simple framework for getting started with AI ℹ️ Data privacy and security considerations for business use **Who This Is For:** Business owners, managers, and professionals across industries who want a straight answer on whether Claude AI is worth their time and investment. **Location & Schedule:** 📍 Tcube 1 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 (Beside Daybreak on Eden Quay) ⏰ 10:00 \-\- 11:30 \| Presentation & Live Demos ⏰ 11:30 \-\- 12:00 \| Networking & Q&A No technical background required. Bring a laptop if you'd like to follow along.

Ready to level up your product game? Join us for an evening dedicated to the power of community. This month’s theme is "PMs helping PMs"—a deep dive into the real-world insights, candid observations, and hard-won lessons that you won’t find in a textbook. **🔹 Talk 1: Customer Engagement Highs & Lows** Facing customers is a fundamental skill in Product Management. Done well, it’s a key asset and a valuable input. But not all customer engagements are easy or straight forward. **Speaker:** [Bernie Foley.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernie-foley/) VP Product Management at Workday. Product Management leader with over 30 years’ experience leading product development through the launch of innovative market leading products. **🔹 Talk 2: Panel with three flavors of PM** From difference product management paths the panel is going to discuss the Engineering-led, Product-led & Sales-led product management challenges **Moderated** by [Conor McGlynn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/comcglynn/)Senior Director, Product Management at Workday **Panelist:** * [Linda Mackessy:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-mackessy-0373b52b/) Product Leader & Mentor at Workday. Product Leader with over 10 years experience creating value for customers by enhancing existing products and bringing new innovative products to market. * [Ivan Stynes:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-stynes/) Senior Engineering Manager with a professional background spanning over 20 years in both Engineering leadership and Product Management. Leverages deep technical expertise and a product-centric mindset to balance complex system engineering with user-focused Product development. * [Bernie Foley:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernie-foley/) VP Product Management at Workday. Product Management leader with over 30 years’ experience leading product development through the launch of innovative market leading products. **What to Expect:** * **Sharp Q&A:** Bring your toughest product challenges; our speakers are ready for your questions. * **Community & Connection:** As always, we’ll have plenty of **food and drinks** to fuel the conversation. It’s the perfect time to catch up with old friends and meet new faces in the Dublin product community. > **Save the Date:** Join us for an evening of engaging ideas that you can learn from and put into practice immediately. **⚠️ RSVP & Check-in Information** Please RSVP **only if you can attend in person.** Our hosts require a guest list for building security — to ensure a smooth check-in, make sure your **Meetup profile name matches your full, real name** and that your **profile picture clearly shows your face.** Attendees without a matching name or identifiable profile picture will be **removed from the guest list** and will not be able to enter the venue. See you soon! [Sima](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simaban/), [Antonella](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonellabettati/), [Anna](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-savelieva/), [Elham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elham-hesaraki/)

Hey there, data enthusiasts and ClickHouse aficionados! We've got some exciting news to share - our next meetup is on the horizon, and it's going to be in Dublin! Get ready for a delightful mix of mind-boggling data tales, insightful conversations, and maybe even a surprise or two up our sleeves. But here's the deal: to secure your spot, make sure you register ASAP! **Location:** Squarespace House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland **Agenda:** 6:00 - 6:30 - Arrival/Check-In 6:30 - 7:00 - Agentic analytics and autopilots - AI at ClickHouse - Pete Hampton, ClickHouse 7:00 - 7:30 - Pushing Through the Limits with ClickHouse and OpenTelemetry - Avleen Vig, Twilio 7:30 - 8:00 - ClickHouse Tips & Tricks: What I Learned Implementing/Managing ClickHouse at Scale - Adrian Whitwham, Zendesk 8:00 - 9:00 - Food, Drinks and Conversation

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Newly started IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetsocialdublin/ Every event is **5 euros** to the host, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash. This helps me maintains the group as this takes a lot of time and effort. Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday **at 14:30!** Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting. Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels. No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers. After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers. So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗‍♀️🤝🧗‍♂️

This event is designed for professionals, business owners, and aspiring investors who want to better understand how wealth is built through ownership—whether through businesses, real estate, or alternative investments. For our first session, we’ll host a live, moderated conversation with a local business owner or investor who will share real-world insights on building, growing, and investing in businesses. The focus will be on practical lessons, mistakes, and opportunities—not theory. This is a small, curated event intended to bring together individuals who are serious about growth, long-term thinking, and meaningful connections. What to expect: * A live conversation with a featured guest * Open Q&A with attendees * Intentional networking with professionals and business-minded individuals This is not a sales event or investment solicitation. The goal is to create a space for learning, insight, and connection with others building in similar directions. Space is limited to maintain a high-quality experience.

Network with an average of 60+ business professionals, all attendees get an opportunity to give a 30 second elevator pitch, enjoy a light breakfast, 10 minute educational presentation on topics that change weekly, and enjoy networking before and after the meet up.

Small business Owners who do business through referrals and community. Come visit our chapter to see how help each other expand our business and maximize our time. Our group has over 30 members from different backgrounds! We meet every Wednesday morning, network, and share great ideas! We are looking for a few more like-minded business professionals to grow our group! Come visit our chapter and see if we are fit! Breakfast and drinks are provided at $30. Location: Seva Spaces Tysons 1604 Spring Hill Rd 2nd floor, Vienna, VA 22182

We are now Meeting at ResQ BBQ in Leesburg \*\*help us track guest attendance, please register here please: https://www.bniconnectglobal.com/web/open/visitorRegistration?chapterId=16801 \*\* *** Thanks for visiting our meetup group for information for BNI Potomac Business Alliance where I am honored to hold the Title Insurance seat. During this meeting you will meet other local business professionals from a wide variety of industries who commit to providing excellent service to people within our shared networks. We will pass over 1.5 million dollars of business in 2022-2023. and we want you to consider applying to be a part of our referral network. So come out, enjoy an excellent breakfast, learn a little more about me and Title Insurance, and consider being a part of a fantastic group of business professionals. Be prepared to tell everyone about your business in about 30 seconds or less. We want to know what you do but have to keep it short so we can complete the meeting's agenda, we want to honor your time! • 30 second elevator speech? What do I say?! Your Name Your Company's Name What your company does (in basic form) One key difference maker (deliver on-time, on budget. or We close complicated cases. or We can sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Etc...) Who you would like to meet in the room or in the area (so we can refer you business :-) ) Keep it short and sweet, there will be plenty of time after and before the meeting to get to know other people in the group and even opportunities to schedule "one to one/1:2:1" meetings. We love to grab our coffee and go out to a spot in the lobby afterwards in one on ones to discuss how we can work together, get to know each other, get business done! So plan a little extra time to meet if need be.

Everyone has access to AI. Everyone is creating more content. The real question is **How do you create content that actually performs when everyone is using the same tools?** At this DC Marketing Tech Talks session, we’re going beyond prompts and tools and getting into what actually matters now: * How to build a content strategy that doesn’t fall into the “AI slop” trap * How AI and search engines are actually evaluating and surfacing your content * How to distribute and structure your content so it reaches the right audience and drives results **What This Session Will Cover** This session is designed as a focused, three-part experience, with each speaker taking a different angle on what it really means to create content in an AI-driven world. We’ll start with **[Tara L. Finney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarafinney/)**, who brings a strategic lens shaped by over two decades of building content programs across B2B and B2C. Tara will walk through how to build a content strategy that aligns with your business goals, reflects your brand, and resonates with your audience. From there, **[Stephen Hart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephenahart/)** will shift the focus to what happens after the content is created. Because even strong content fails if it doesn’t reach the right people. He’ll walk through how to structure your content ecosystem so it can be distributed effectively, reused across channels, and scaled without requiring constant output or burnout. We’ll close with **[Alex Lindley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lindley-50823437/)**, who will take the conversation into how content is actually being evaluated today. As AI becomes a gatekeeper for discovery, it’s no longer just about what you publish, but how it’s interpreted. Alex will unpack how AI and search systems read, assess, and surface your content, giving you a clearer understanding of what drives visibility in an AI-influenced search landscape. This is a practical discussion about how to create content that shows up, gets read, and supports real business growth in a world shaped by AI. If you’re a marketer, founder, or content leader trying to figure out how to stay relevant in an AI-saturated world, this is the conversation you need to be in.

*TOPIC:* **Why Profitable Businesses Fail (and How a Cash Flow System Saves Them)** Is your business a "Cash-Eating Monster"? Even a profitable business on paper can fail if the cash isn't flowing correctly. Join us at Entrepreneur Collective this April as we welcome **Kim Chevez**, Your Wealth BFF, for a deep dive into the Profit First Cash Flow Management System. You’ll learn why traditional accounting often fails entrepreneurs and how to flip the formula to ensure your business stays healthy, your taxes are covered, and—most importantly—you actually get paid. Whether you’re looking to scale or trying to save a struggling venture, this session will give you the "Small Plates" framework to gain instant clarity over your bank balance and build a bulletproof financial future. Learn more about Kim here, [https://www.yourwealthbff.com/](https://www.yourwealthbff.com/) 🚀 **Welcome to the Entrepreneur Collective!** Ignite your business. Empower your journey. Entrepreneur Collective is a high-energy community for founders, creators, and business owners across all industries who are ready to scale, connect, and lead. We bring together the brightest minds to move past the "solopreneur" struggle and tap into the collective power of a room full of experts. Our mission? Connect. Learn. Grow. We believe big things happen when passionate people sit at the same table. So come grab a seat, swap stories, share wins (and fails), and leave each meetup a little more fired up than when you came in. Join us if you’re looking to: ✅ Meet like-minded small business owners ✅ Get real-world advice & fresh ideas ✅ Build meaningful partnerships ✅ End your day with purpose and inspiration No suits, no sales pitches—just good people, great conversations, and the fuel to finish your week strong.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Spring Social** **Community, Connections, and Coffee** **Wednesday\, April 22 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a special **1 Million Cups Loudoun Spring Social** — a morning dedicated to what makes this community so powerful: **connection**. ## **About the Event** This gathering is all about slowing down, stepping away from presentations, and creating space for meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is your opportunity to: * Build new relationships * Reconnect with familiar faces * Share ideas and experiences * Strengthen your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment No presentations. No pressure. Just community, connection, and coffee. ## **What to Expect** * Open networking with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals * Intentional conversations that go beyond surface-level connections * A welcoming environment for both new and returning attendees * A chance to continue relationships beyond the meeting Enjoy a **light breakfast sponsored by E.L. Strategic** as you connect with others who are building, growing, and navigating business alongside you. ## **Why Attend?** At 1 Million Cups, we believe businesses grow through relationships. This Spring Social is designed to strengthen those connections and create space for collaboration, support, and shared momentum. ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **April 22** for a morning that reminds us why showing up matters. We look forward to seeing you there.