Education & Technology

Join us for a **relaxed networking meetup** for remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers, and anyone interested in remote work and location-independent living. This is a relaxed community event where people can sit, talk, and connect over tea or coffee in a comfortable setting. Whether you are based in Baku, connected to Baku, or moving between countries while working remotely, this meetup is a chance to meet like-minded people, exchange experiences, and build real connections. No formal agenda, no pressure, just good conversation, meaningful networking, and a welcoming community. **A symbolic 9 AZN contribution is required to reserve your spot.** **The exact venue will be announced after confirmation of participation.** **To join, please complete the short registration form below:** [Complete your registration here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC9fMQsPnouHSrc9Wg7xxq_7IiqO6FjdX8s4yE4zFawiC1gQ/viewform?usp=dialog)

**Social & Networking Meetup 🌍** Meet new people, build real connections, and practice languages in a relaxed, friendly environment 😊 Join **Speak Socially Baku** — a growing international community of locals, expats & travelers. We’ve been hosting weekly meetups since April 2025. ✨ What to expect: • Language practice (English & more) • Interactive games & fun • Real conversations & new friendships Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and leave with connections 😉 📍 Location: W Space, Aff Mall (28 May) 📍[https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ZDmcXDRofefx9Dv5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ZDmcXDRofefx9Dv5) ⏰ Duration: 3 hours 💸 Fee: 6 AZN [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dcm58Xvx5Uy5ApgWJk6GJP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dcm58Xvx5Uy5ApgWJk6GJP?mode=gi_t)

Join us for a **relaxed networking meetup** for remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers, and anyone interested in remote work and location-independent living. This is a relaxed community event where people can sit, talk, and connect over tea or coffee in a comfortable setting. Whether you are based in Baku, connected to Baku, or moving between countries while working remotely, this meetup is a chance to meet like-minded people, exchange experiences, and build real connections. No formal agenda, no pressure, just good conversation, meaningful networking, and a welcoming community. **A symbolic 9 AZN contribution is required to reserve your spot.** **The exact venue will be announced after confirmation of participation.** **To join, please complete the short registration form below:** [Complete your registration here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC9fMQsPnouHSrc9Wg7xxq_7IiqO6FjdX8s4yE4zFawiC1gQ/viewform?usp=dialog)

**Social & Networking Meetup 🌍** Meet new people, build real connections, and practice languages in a relaxed, friendly environment 😊 Join **Speak Socially Baku** — a growing international community of locals, expats & travelers. We’ve been hosting weekly meetups since April 2025. ✨ What to expect: • Language practice (English & more) • Interactive games & fun • Real conversations & new friendships Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and leave with connections 😉 📍 Location: W Space, Aff Mall (28 May) 📍[https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ZDmcXDRofefx9Dv5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ZDmcXDRofefx9Dv5) ⏰ Duration: 3 hours 💸 Fee: 6 AZN [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dcm58Xvx5Uy5ApgWJk6GJP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dcm58Xvx5Uy5ApgWJk6GJP?mode=gi_t)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards** In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these. While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics. **About Our Speaker** Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council. 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)

Join DotBitz for an interactive course preview and introduction session designed for students, parents, and aspiring learners interested in programming and future technology careers. During this session, you will learn about: * DotBitz learning programs and course pathways * How students can start learning programming from an early age * Career-focused learning and mentorship opportunities * Real-world skills students can develop through technology education * Future opportunities in software development and technology careers This event is a great opportunity to explore how DotBitz supports students from beginner learning to career readiness in a structured and supportive environment. ### Event Details 📍 Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH — Meeting Room 2A 📅 Date: May 18, 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM We welcome students aged 9+, parents, beginners, and anyone interested in learning more about programming education and technology career pathways.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)