Digital Storytelling

**Join The Offline Club Dublin at the after-work cosy Ruby Hotel Offline Hangout!.** Lock your phone away and enjoy a relaxing evening free of digital distractions. This hangout is your time to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz and meet like-minded people. ​It’s like a little escape into a different world where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself. ## **Use the code: CASH for cash payments.** *** ​​**What to expect:** 😌 Peaceful (me-)time to enjoy your favourite offline pastime 😍 The chance to meet and connect with like-minded humans! 💬 A space where connection is easy - no pressure, no notifications 🫖 Community vibes, calming background music, and a welcoming atmosphere 📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled ☕ Delicious coffee, drinks, and food are available for purchase on location. ​\*\*Ruby is kindly hosting us to support our mission, so let’s return the love - your own drinks and snacks may stay home, and purchase of one consumption is required.\* *** ​​**The Program - curated by our community hosts:** 18:30 \- 18:45 \| Arrive & make yourself at home 18:45 \- 20:00 \| Dive into your book 20:00 \- 21:20 \| Connect with others 21:20 \- 21:30 \| Round\-up and goodbye ​​**👉🏼 Connect with yourself** This is your time to sit back and enjoy uninterrupted time to yourself. Recharge by reading a book, drawing, journaling, or engaging in any solo activity you like. Need a little inspiration? We’ve got you covered with art supplies and more. ​​**👉🏼 Connect with others** Chat & connect with others, but only if you feel like it. This is the time to meet new people, enjoy meaningful conversations, or play games (we brought plenty!) We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. Feel free to come solo, or with friends. ​**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.** Love, The Offline Club Dublin *** ​​***About your phone:*** *Your phone will rest in our phone hotel, and we’ll be its body guards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible.* ​*​In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries - feel free to turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight!* ​*Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs.* *But! If you cancel **at least 48 hours before** the event, you can request a **€10 voucher** to use toward a future event.*

Welcome to the April'26 edition of PyData Ireland. This meetup is in association with Quantum Black, AI by McKinsey. Agenda for the day: * 17:30 – Arrival * 18:00 – Start of talks (Details below) * *Jitendra Gundaniya*: **Building Agentic GenAI Pipelines with Kedro Builder (Beginner-Friendly)** * *Dmitry Sorokin*: **Let AI Agents Manage Your ML & Data Pipelines** * 19:30 – Networking \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Talk 1:** Building Agentic GenAI Pipelines with Kedro Builder (Beginner Friendly) **Speaker Name and Designation:** Jitendra Gundaniya, Senior Software Engineer at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey **Speaker LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitu11](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitu11) **Talk Description:** This talk shows how Kedro Builder, a visual drag-and-drop tool, can lower that barrier. We'll walk through building a simple agentic pipeline visually dragging LLM context nodes, connecting prompts and tools, and exporting a working Kedro project, all without writing boilerplate by hand. Think of it as a learning ramp: see the pipeline structure first, then dive into the code. **Key Takeaways:** * How a visual builder can make agentic pipeline patterns (LLM + prompts + tools → agent → output) more approachable for beginners * What `llm_context_node` is and how it simplifies GenAI pipeline creation in Kedro * A live walkthrough of building and exporting a GenAI pipeline using Kedro Builder * Where the visual approach helps (pipeline scaffolding, boilerplate) and where you still need code (agent logic, output schemas) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Talk 2:** Let AI Agents Manage Your ML & Data Pipelines **Speaker Name and Designation:** Dmitry Sorokin, Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey **Speaker LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmd40in/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmd40in/) **Talk Description:** This talk explores how traditional data & ML pipeline frameworks can be wrapped with an MCP server, enabling AI agents (e.g. LangGraph, Claude Code) to connect and manage pipelines programmatically. We’ll look at how this approach combines the deterministic nature of production data & ML workflows with the flexibility and reasoning capabilities of modern AI agents. **Key Takeaways:** * How to expose data & ML pipelines through an MCP server * How AI agents can orchestrate and manage existing workflows * A practical pattern for combining deterministic pipelines with agentic flexibility

This month, we're venturing over to GONG HQ to her two talks from staffers SDE Vanja Tesin, and Senior Engineering Manager Anthony Brady. DETAILS & OFFICIAL BOOKING >>>>> https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/264-gong-hq Check your schedule first (it's not cool to not show!) ## **Talk 1:** GONG & Agentic AI Tools Gong built an agentic AI solution called Claude Code to help developers work more effectively across its complex microservice architecture of over 100+ repositories. Using a multi-agent system with specialised rules, skills, and subagents, it automates development tasks and reduces time spent on research and context switching. The result is faster development and better pattern compliance, reducing complex tasks from days to hours. Join Vanja Tesin to discover how. ## **Talk 1:** **Resilience in Microservices** In the distributed landscape of modern backend architecture, the question isn’t if a service will fail, but when. Without robust fault tolerance, a single latent dependency can trigger a cascading failure across an entire ecosystem. Anthony's talk will focus on how Gong overcame some of those challenges and how they are implementing resilience utilising patterns such as Circuit Breakers, Rate Limiters and others to maintain stability and provide graceful degradation even when downstream services are under duress.

**COST:12 euros. RSVP OPENS: Wednesday 8th APRIL AT: 08:45** **Please join us on a guided tour of Boyle Abbey and King House.** The Cistercian monastery was founded in the twelfth century by monks from Melifont Abbey under the patronage of the local ruling family the McDermotts. It was one of the most powerful of the early Cistercian foundations in Ireland. A sixteenth century gatehouse has been restored and turned into an interpretive centre. Where you learn more about the gripping history. King House is a restored Georgian Mansion. There is a unique visitors centre which not only tells the story of this important house as a home to the King family and later a barracks to the Connaught Rangers, but also displays important cultural collections and Irish history exhibitions. Details: Meet at 08.40 in O'Briens on Connolly Station. We will board the train at **8.55 for 9.05 departure** Our seats are B13 and 14 outbound and B63 and B64 return journey. You must book your own tickets and seats. 2\. Arrive at 11\.28 Short walk (approx 15/20mins) to Boyle Abbey for 12.0.clock tour. 2\. Lunch at King House restaurant \(good selection of dishes\, sandwiches etc\)\. 3\. 2\.15 tour of King House\, followed by free time 4\. Train departs at 17\.32 pm arriving Connolly at 20:37\. Payment: €12:00 (€4 for the Abbey plus €8.00 for king House) When you RSVP: Press ‘Attend’, check that your **NAME is on the attendees list** **BEfORE** you pay. You can only come if your name is on the list. [PayPal.Me/DLHGroup](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DLHGroup?v=1&utm_source=unp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RT000269&utm_unptid=c5d142a8-2861-11ed-aa18-98039ba0714a&ppid=RT000269&cnac=IE&rsta=en_US%28en-IE%29&cust=ZTGE7US474996&unptid=c5d142a8-2861-11ed-aa18-98039ba0714a&calc=f793604dc7c12&unp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-created&page=main%3Aemail%3ART000269&pgrp=main%3Aemail&e=cl&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys&appVersion=1.109.0&xt=104038) Please be sure to **include the name of the event** in the memo field and choose the option of a payment to **"Family and Friends"** (rather than Goods and Services) to avoid service charges. RSVPs will NOT be honoured without payment! Many thanks for your cooperation.

Hello Everyone! Let's read something before coming to the event. It can be a few pages from a book, an article, a poem, an advertisement, a joke, a recipe, a quote, social media content - anything you find interesting. We meet and chat about it, as a starting point of conversation. Please feel free to bring books :)

Welcome to lockpicking at Tog. Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland. All equipment provided. Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.

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

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.

Join us as we celebrate **International Earth Day!** Ecological sentiment is not something new; it has always been a part of our relationship with Mother Earth. In the 21st century, perhaps we have forgotten how to love the world we live in? Has our relationship with Nature become merely pragmatic, practical, and nearly utilitarian, instead of nurturing and meaningful? What we do not love, we can’t protect. Responsibility comes from the heart, which is why ancient wisdom reminds us that we belong to the world we live in and that we are a living part of a much greater cosmos. It is falling in love with that sense of belonging that will give energy and care to our actions for Mother Earth. **How to belong: Myths from Around the World** Step into our storytelling circle to hear ancient myths that have shaped the human-nature relationship for millennia. We will explore how different cultures have traditionally viewed their responsibility to the Earth. **How to transform everyday habits into sustainable actions!** Explore practical DIY cleaning solutions made from simple, eco-friendly ingredients. Join us to learn sustainable ideas that fit into your daily routine, from reducing waste to making small, impactful changes. Participate in our interactive sustainability stand designed to inspire small but important steps toward a healthier planet. Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or simply want to live more sustainably, this stand offers actionable tips and hands-on inspiration. Because sustainability is not about losing something, it is about remembering our relationship with the living world. *We will meet in Dartmouth Square Park at 2pm.*

**Film is changing. Fast.** ​If you’ve been watching the rise of tools like Sora, Veo3, ElevenLabs, and wondering when to stop watching from the sidelines and actually try it properly, this is that room. ​On **18–19 April in Dublin**, **Give(a)Go is partnering with Wan, ElevenLabs, Dogpatch Labs, and Napkin to present the Ireland AI Filmmaking Hackathon**. **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)** ​A high-taste, hands-on day bringing together creatives and technologists to create something beautiful. ​Expect filmmakers, artists, editors, designers, engineers, and curious builders joining from across Europe. People whose work touches worlds like **Netflix, Prime Video, Game of Thrones, and more**. People who understand craft. People who understand systems. People who are early. People who want in. ​You’ll get free access to Frontier video and audio models and spend **day one** making, testing, and pushing ideas into short films with other people who care deeply about what ends up on screen, before premiering the best work **on day two**. ​**Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details.** *** ​**Day 1 is to create** You’ll meet your team, shape your idea, and get to work. Expect a full day of writing, storyboarding, generating, shooting, editing, iterating, and figuring things out in real time. We’ll have cameras in the room, spaces to shoot, spaces to edit, and a live coffee bar running throughout the day. ​**Day 2 is the premiere.** We move from build mode to screening mode. The films will be shown in a cinema space as part of a preferred black tie evening, with judges from both the creative and technical worlds, and the night will close with an award ceremony for the films that leave a mark. *** **NOTE: To apply register on [https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=meetup](https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=meetup)** ​A proper audience. A proper screen. A chance to see this emerging medium on the big screen in a way that still feels rare. ​This is open to curious people with taste across film, art, design, engineering, and creative technology. ​Bring your laptop, your charger, and one small object connected to your favourite film. Something playful. Something personal. ​**Two days. One screen. Come make something strange and beautiful.** ​Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details. **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)** ## ​Partners ​**Wan**: Wan is Alibaba's video generation model family, built for high-quality AI video creation and editing. ​**ElevenLabs**: ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company building voice and audio tools for creators, developers, and enterprises. ​**fal.ai:** Fal is a fast inference platform built for running AI media models at scale. ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dublin's leading startup hub in the CHQ Building, home of Day 1. ​**RedBull:** Red Bull Ireland is fuelling the weekend, keeping energy high across both days of the hackathon. [​](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event)**[Wolfpack Digital](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event):** Award-winning web and mobile product studio with teams in Dublin and Cluj-Napoca, working with clients from early-stage startups to global brands. ​**Napkin:** Dublin's first AI creative studio, pairing frontier AI with a deep bench of creative talent to solve real business problems. **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)** ## ​Venue Partner ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dogpatch Labs is a startup hub in the historic CHQ Building in Dublin’s Digital Docklands. Their mission is to accelerate Ireland’s startup ecosystem by creating a place where founders, startups, and innovators can grow, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections. ## ​**​Community** ​​​​\*\*[Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma)\*\* is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on technical events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,500+ attendees. One rule: learning by building. ​​​Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://instagram.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Website](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) ​​*We’ll be taking photos and short video clips throughout the day for recap posts and marketing. By registering, you consent to being included. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let one of the hosts know when you arrive* **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)**

On Sunday 19 April, the Give(a)Go AI Filmmaking Hackathon v2 closes at the Savoy, Dublin. ​A cinema premiere. A live award ceremony. **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [www.giveago.co/register/premiere](giveago.co/register/premiere)** One night to see what happened when 100 of Ireland's best creatives + builders spent 24 hours making films. ​Semi-formal or formal attire is encouraged. And bring a prop from your favourite film, something small, something yours. ​The day before, creatives and engineers whose credits span Netflix, Prime Video, and beyond gathered at Dogpatch Labs with a single brief: write, generate, shoot, score, and finish a complete short film in 24 hours. No placeholders. No demos. Real films, made with frontier AI tools, shaped by people who care about what ends up on screen. ​Now you get to see what they made. Grab some popcorn. ​Every film screens on the big screen. Five award categories, judged by people from across the creative and technical worlds, with the results announced on the night. **​[Register here](https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=day2) for Day 1 to participate in the hackathon!** **​Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details.** ## ​Partners ​**Wan**: Wan is Alibaba's video generation model family, built for high-quality AI video creation and editing. ​**ElevenLabs**: ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company building voice and audio tools for creators, developers, and enterprises. ​**fal.ai:** Fal is a fast inference platform built for running AI media models at scale. ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dublin's leading startup hub in the CHQ Building, home of Day 1. ​**RedBull:** Red Bull Ireland is fuelling the weekend, keeping energy high across both days of the hackathon. [​](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event)**[Wolfpack Digital](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event):** Award-winning web and mobile product studio with teams in Dublin and Cluj-Napoca, working with clients from early-stage startups to global brands. ​**Napkin:** Dublin's first AI creative studio, pairing frontier AI with a deep bench of creative talent to solve real business problems. **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [Register here](https://luma.com/jdnkb9k7?utm_source=meetup)** ## ​Venue Partner ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dogpatch Labs is a startup hub in the historic CHQ Building in Dublin’s Digital Docklands. Their mission is to accelerate Ireland’s startup ecosystem by creating a place where founders, startups, and innovators can grow, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections. ## ​**​Community** ​​​​\*\*[Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma)\*\* is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on technical events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,500+ attendees. One rule: learning by building. ​​​Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://instagram.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Website](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) ​​*We’ll be taking photos and short video clips throughout the day for recap posts and marketing. By registering, you consent to being included. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let one of the hosts know when you arrive* **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [www.giveago.co/register/premiere](giveago.co/register/premiere)**

Alternative Friday Night is a relaxed, alcohol-free evening for under-30s who want a different way to spend their Friday night. Instead of drinking and partying, we come together for storytelling, music, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming space. If you’re aged 18–30 and looking to connect with others, share ideas, listen deeply, or express yourself creatively, this evening is for you. No experience with Buddhism is required — just an openness to conversation and connection. Join us at the Dublin Buddhist Centre for an informal night of music, stories, and conversations that matter. Alternative Friday Night runs once a month on a Friday evening. Come as you are, bring a friend, or just drop in and see what unfolds. All our Under-30 events are offered free of charge but you might consider [making a donation](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/regular-donation/) to help us to continue to provide these kinds of events.

*Please mark as Not Going if not attending so others can join the event: attendees capped at 10 at the moment. Thanks* *If you’re in the waitlist you’re still welcome to join!* Join us for a lovely walk around town to document life in Dublin. Coffee break (if wanted) and drinks after. We can exchange tips, review each other’s work and have the craic. All ages and skill levels welcome. Whether you shooting on digital, film or your phone… what matters is your curiosity and your love for street photography Feel free to bring prints of your work to share it with the group!! Join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/ErJsFiSaRVz8sHEXeOduL5?mode=gi_t

Overview Make your own unique keychains with felt and beads in this beginner friendly workshop. [TICKET LINK](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/felt-keychain-workshop-tickets-1985517646730) **MAKE YOUR OWN FELT KEYCHAINS** Get creative and craft your own adorable felt keychains for your bags, keys or ready to gift a loved one in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, you'll learn easy techniques for cutting, stitching, stuffing, and embellishing your own felt pieces. Bring your favorite drink and enjoy a chill night of crafting, conversation, and creativity. All materials are provided so just bring yourself, your friends, and your beverage of choice **WHAT EACH TICKET INCLUDES** * Felt and sewing materials * Ribbons and beads for your decorations * Chill vibes and good music! **WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE WORKSHOP? DO WE HAVE TO FOLLOW ALONG?** Our workshops are super informal, this is not a strict class, we have an instructor to guide you along but this is a very basic beginner event for you to experiment and have fun. We reward creativity and encourage everyone to create something different. **I'M GOING TO BE LATE, CAN I STILL COME?** Yes we don't usually start exactly on time. Due to a large volume of people arriving at once it usually starts at least 10 minutes after the time of the event. If you're really late just come in and don't worry! **CAN WE LEAVE OUR PIECES THERE?** We don't have capacity to keep the pieces as our studio is open 7 days a week so everybody has to take their works of art home and proudly display them! **THE EVENT SAYS SOLDOUT, CAN I BRING SOMEBODY ELSE?** Unfortunately not, if an event is sold out it means there are no seats left. **LOCATION:** This Must Be The Place 42 Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7 **IS IT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?** The venue is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately but do get in touch as we host events in various locations that are accessible for wheelchair users. **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie

The topic for April is "Water" 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 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 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!

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

# Ride the AI Influencer Wave Forget fleeting fame. Virtual influencers are the future, a digital goldmine ripe for the taking. Seriously. **Want in?** Craft a unique AI persona, master photorealistic content, and build a loyal following across Instagram and TikTok. We'll show you how to monetize it all with sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and your own digital products. **Skip the RSVP, grab your spot:** [🚀 REGISTER NOW 🚀](https://remoteready.io/product/AiInfluencer?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-04-17T22:00:00Z) --- ## This is for you if... * You're even slightly curious about virtual influencers. * You have interest in AI image/video generation (big plus). * You're at ground zero with no social media experience – perfect! * You're a marketer itching to tap new revenue channels. ## Unlocking the Blueprint: You'll discover: * The art of designing authentic AI personalities with magnetic backstories. * How to scale from a single influencer to a thriving portfolio. * Content calendar mastery and post automation for maximum reach. * Real-world examples: AI earners making $3K–$30K monthly. ## Level up your creator game! *"I didn't believe in virtual influencers at first. Now my AI gets 50K followers."* – Verified Creator Monetize imagination. 💰 Let's build a non-stop earnings engine. ✨

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.