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**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)

**DATES: 28 June - 5th July 2026** Join us for an unforgettable homestay trekking adventure through the picturesque mountain villages of Azerbaijan. Nestled in the heart of the Caucasus, Azerbaijan is a land of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. From the towering peaks and verdant valleys to the ancient traditions preserved in its remote communities, Azerbaijan offers a unique and immersive experience for trekkers. Our journey begins in **Khinalig**, the highest village in the Caucasus, offering breathtaking views of surrounding peaks like Tufandag and GizilGaya. From here, we trek to **Galakhudat**, perched at the base of the steep cliffs of the Gizilgaya plateau, showcasing Azerbaijan’s dramatic landscapes. Next, we visit **Griz**, located amidst a canyon and rocky slopes, providing awe-inspiring natural scenery. Continuing our adventure, we reach **Laza**, a charming village nestled between the Shahdag and GizilGaya plateaus in the Gusarchai river valley. Here, trekkers can enjoy serene, intimate views and the unique culture of the Lezgi ethnic group. We then move to **Kuzun**, set in a lush valley and known for its vibrant culture and beautiful surroundings. Our final destination is **Yergikek**, offering spectacular high-altitude views and a glimpse into the resilient Lezgi community. Throughout this trek, you'll stay with local families, enjoying traditional meals and learning about their customs. Each village presents a distinct cultural and natural landscape, highlighting the diversity and beauty of Azerbaijan’s mountainous regions. Join us for this extraordinary adventure and create lasting memories in the heart of the Caucasus. **TRIP LEADER:** Gary 07968 585224 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk **FULL ITINERARY:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mBKURAKejKNiMbSUk0LlsYl1MAHd4uy93HvKD892J0/edit?usp=sharing) **GRADE:** Intermediate, hiking on mountain trails. **COST:** £1200 **£200** deposit on RSVP **£500** 1st instalment payable by 28th Feb **£500** balance payable by 28th April ***(NEW ACCOUNT)*** GO Venture LTD, Account No 59563977 sort code 04 00 03 **REF AZJ26** **Total £1200** ***Pay in instalments*** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTP5XT-_zv2p4ilGrnyf_X8CDSLFOtxlb-2inMx47zc/edit?usp=sharing) Please use ref **AZJ26 and** send a screenshot of your payments to golondongary@hotmail.co.uk Your money is protected under travel and package regulations. **INCLUDED:** 3 nights B&B guesthouse accommodation, 4 nights full board in homestays, transport, guided hikes, and local guide. 2 dinners. **NOT INCLUDED:** International flights, drinks, travel insurance, Airport transfer, meals not listed above. **GETTING THERE:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mBKURAKejKNiMbSUk0LlsYl1MAHd4uy93HvKD892J0/edit?usp=sharing) **KIT LIST:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mBKURAKejKNiMbSUk0LlsYl1MAHd4uy93HvKD892J0/edit?usp=sharing) By signing up to this event you have confirmed that you agree to GO London's terms and conditions and participation statement. [Click here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing)

**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)

**DATES: 28 June - 5th July 2026** Join us for an unforgettable homestay trekking adventure through the picturesque mountain villages of Azerbaijan. Nestled in the heart of the Caucasus, Azerbaijan is a land of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. From the towering peaks and verdant valleys to the ancient traditions preserved in its remote communities, Azerbaijan offers a unique and immersive experience for trekkers. Our journey begins in **Khinalig**, the highest village in the Caucasus, offering breathtaking views of surrounding peaks like Tufandag and GizilGaya. From here, we trek to **Galakhudat**, perched at the base of the steep cliffs of the Gizilgaya plateau, showcasing Azerbaijan’s dramatic landscapes. Next, we visit **Griz**, located amidst a canyon and rocky slopes, providing awe-inspiring natural scenery. Continuing our adventure, we reach **Laza**, a charming village nestled between the Shahdag and GizilGaya plateaus in the Gusarchai river valley. Here, trekkers can enjoy serene, intimate views and the unique culture of the Lezgi ethnic group. We then move to **Kuzun**, set in a lush valley and known for its vibrant culture and beautiful surroundings. Our final destination is **Yergikek**, offering spectacular high-altitude views and a glimpse into the resilient Lezgi community. Throughout this trek, you'll stay with local families, enjoying traditional meals and learning about their customs. Each village presents a distinct cultural and natural landscape, highlighting the diversity and beauty of Azerbaijan’s mountainous regions. Join us for this extraordinary adventure and create lasting memories in the heart of the Caucasus. **TRIP LEADER:** Gary 07968 585224 golondongary@hotmail.co.uk **FULL ITINERARY:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mBKURAKejKNiMbSUk0LlsYl1MAHd4uy93HvKD892J0/edit?usp=sharing) **GRADE:** Intermediate, hiking on mountain trails. **COST:** £1200 **£200** deposit on RSVP **£500** 1st instalment payable by 28th Feb **£500** balance payable by 28th April ***(NEW ACCOUNT)*** GO Venture LTD, Account No 59563977 sort code 04 00 03 **REF AZJ26** **Total £1200** ***Pay in instalments*** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTP5XT-_zv2p4ilGrnyf_X8CDSLFOtxlb-2inMx47zc/edit?usp=sharing) Please use ref **AZJ26 and** send a screenshot of your payments to golondongary@hotmail.co.uk Your money is protected under travel and package regulations. **INCLUDED:** 3 nights B&B guesthouse accommodation, 4 nights full board in homestays, transport, guided hikes, and local guide. 2 dinners. **NOT INCLUDED:** International flights, drinks, travel insurance, Airport transfer, meals not listed above. **GETTING THERE:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mBKURAKejKNiMbSUk0LlsYl1MAHd4uy93HvKD892J0/edit?usp=sharing) **KIT LIST:** [Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18mBKURAKejKNiMbSUk0LlsYl1MAHd4uy93HvKD892J0/edit?usp=sharing) By signing up to this event you have confirmed that you agree to GO London's terms and conditions and participation statement. [Click here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSic4Aj9VJguTQuiWrTd6I1A-EmvmQCqCHggB0omlX8/edit?usp=sharing)

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. 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 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

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.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!