Electrical Engineering

**Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Prague?** Join us **every Monday** for our popular Karaoke & Beerpong Nights – a relaxed and international evening where Erasmus students, expats, and locals come together to unwind, sing their hearts out, and enjoy some friendly competition. We start at 21:00 and go till late! 🙏🏼 **💥 What’s Waiting for You** • 🎤 Karaoke – open mic all night long • 🏓 Free Beerpong – we’ll get you some free beer for the game 🍺 • 🎧 DJ playing international hits • 😌 Relaxed atmosphere – no pressure, just good vibes • 🌍 Meet internationals & Erasmus students from all over Whether you’re here to play, sing, or just vibe, it’s the perfect way to connect and kick back midweek. **👋 Who’s It For?** • Internationals, expats, & travellers • Anyone who enjoys karaoke, games, and social nights out **🎟️ How It Works** ✅ Entry is free – just come :) 🍻 Free beerpong (yes, we provide beer for the game) 💬 Solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome This event is co-organised with **Erasmus in Prague** 📸 Instagram: [@erasmusinprague](https://www.instagram.com/erasmusinprague?igsh=eXdkNWJvdXZuZXJt&utm_source=qr) 💬 Join our [International WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF9tF0cqyeJHkFd6krTczW?mode=ems_copy_h_t) 🔁 Recurring Weekly Event 😊 Same time, same place, every Monday 💙

**Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Prague?** Join us every Monday for our famous **Karaoke & Beerpong Mondays**– a relaxed and international evening where Erasmus students, expats, and locals come together to unwind, sing their hearts out, and enjoy some friendly competition. We start at 21:00 and go till late! (1-2am)🙏🏼 **💥 What’s Waiting for You** • 🎤 Karaoke – open mic all night long withh a DJ in between • 🏓 Free Beerpong – we’ll get you some free beer for the game 🍺 • 😌 Relaxed atmosphere – no pressure, just good vibes • 🌍 Meet internationals & Erasmus students from all over Whether you’re here to play, sing, or just vibe, it’s the perfect way to connect and kick back midweek. **👋 Who’s It For?** • Erasmus students • Internationals, expats, locals & travellers • Anyone who enjoys karaoke, games, and social nights out **🎟️ How It Works** ✅ Entry is free – just come :) 🍻 Free beerpong (yes, we provide beer for the game) 💬 Solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome **🔗 Stay connected** 📸 Instagram: [@erasmusinprague](https://www.instagram.com/erasmusinprague?igsh=eXdkNWJvdXZuZXJt&utm_source=qr) 💬 Join our [International WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF9tF0cqyeJHkFd6krTczW?mode=ems_copy_h_t) 🔁 Recurring Weekly Event Same time, same place – **every Monday** :) **Monday doesn't work?** You're in luck, we do the very same event **every Thursday in club FAMU**, among other meet-ups throughout the week! 😁

💪 Group Strength Training – All Fitness Levels Welcome Looking for a motivating workout without having to figure everything out on your own? Join us for a coached group strength training session where you'll improve your fitness, learn proper technique and train alongside other motivated people. Whether you're already active or just getting back into exercise, you're welcome to join. ✅ All fitness levels welcome ✅ Professional coaching ✅ Strength & conditioning training ✅ Friendly and supportive atmosphere ✅ Come solo or with friends Our coach will guide the session, adjust exercises when needed and make sure everyone gets a great workout regardless of experience level. The goal isn't competition. It's about moving, getting stronger and enjoying the process together. 💪 Build strength ⚡ Improve fitness 🤝 Train with great people Many participants join alone, making it a great way to stay active while meeting other motivated people around Prague. 📍 Sportovní areál Tenis Cibulka, V Stráni 485/11, Prague 5 Hosted by Mates 👋 ⚠️ Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve your spot. To secure your place, please register here: [https://www.bananasport.cz/sportovni-udalost/34#](https://www.bananasport.cz/sportovni-udalost/34#) See you at training!

We'll have another session with talks. The main topic will be about Safe Scala and DAPR. Safe Scala is a subset of the Scala language which strictly enforces the discipline of tracking all effects via Capabilities. It was originally pitched by Odersky as safe way to let AI agents write code, since they can't just run arbitrary code from JDK nor do side effects in general. But it may have seemed thus as a purely academic exercise. This is where DAPR comes in. It's an innovative cloud runtime from Microsoft, which lets programmers focus on writing business logic. The rest, like wiring up service calls, queues, handling retries or managing state is delegated to a language agnostic sidecar container. The point of the presentation will be to prove that if we represent individual aspects of DAPR as Capabilities, we can write apps in Safe Scala. We will prove that Safe Scala can actually be practical choice for writing typical cloud (micro-)services. We'll also have a round of lightning talks. This event is sponsored by [Pure Brew](https://purebrew.tech/)

Something is shifting in the world, and most of us can feel it even when we can’t quite name it. This evening is an invitation to slow down together and look more carefully at what’s happening — the forces pulling us upward into endless striving and downward into exhaustion, and the possibility that these are not separate crises but expressions of the same underlying dynamic. The cracks appearing around us may be less a sign of collapse than an opening. Not an evening about fixing everything. More an exploration of what it might mean to find footing — and even moments of joy — in disorienting times. ### How the evening will unfold The first part of the evening will be a reflection and conversation led by František, with space for questions and dialogue. After that, the evening opens up: tea, food, smaller conversations, and time for half-formed intuitions to meet others thinking along similar lines. Školská 28 has hosted this kind of slow, attentive exchange for decades, and the space itself shapes the atmosphere of the evening. Stay as long as feels right. ### About František Over the past decade, František has moved between very different worlds — from research in Xinjiang to theology classrooms, from long-distance cycling journeys to communities working on systemic change. Along the way, he became increasingly interested in the deeper questions underneath modern life: how to live meaningfully in a time when many inherited structures no longer feel stable. Today he stewards Hostačov, a 16th-century château in the Czech Highlands, where he is building a home for the kind of unhurried inquiry modern life rarely leaves room for. ### The container The evening is hosted under the umbrella of IDG Czechia (Inner Development Goals), a community focused on cultivating the inner capacities needed to navigate complex challenges. František is one of the core contributors to the IDG Czechia Centre. Contribution for the space: 0–200 CZK, paid at the venue.

Learning Czech can be hard and demotivating, especially when studying alone. **This meetup is a shared study session where we come together to stay focused, motivated, and make progress — each in our own way.** This is a co-learning / co-studying session, not a class. There is no teacher, no lesson, and no study material provided. Everyone comes with their own resources and studies independently, in a shared environment. 🧠 **How it works** • We all bring our own material: • textbooks • homework from a Czech course • Duolingo or other apps • reading practice • vocabulary review, etc. • We mainly work individually • We are free to: • ask questions • help each other • share tips and resources • No teacher, no formal structure, no pressure 👥 **Who is it for?** • Czech learners of all levels • Non-Czech speakers (expats, internationals) • Czech native speakers are welcome if they want to help, but this is not a language exchange ⏱ **Practical info** • Location: Cafedu 12, Škrétova 490, 120 00 Praha 2 (Metro A and C, Muzeum station) • Duration: 2 hours, or less or more, as you want • Day & time: Monday, 18:00 • Group size: small group for now • Free event — please support the café by ordering a drink ☕ If you’re learning Czech and lack motivation when studying alone, come join us — let’s find it together 🙂

Who can attend this meetup: The tour is an introduction to Prague and is mainly for expats and visitors to our city but everybody who would like to join is invited. ***Important***, please also fill in the booking form on our [website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) if you are planning to come (otherwise we will not expect you). Description: Meet us by the Powder Tower, the historical gate to the Old Town and starting point of the Royal Route. Then have an educative walk through the narrow and picturesque streets of the historical center of Prague. Enjoy the unique diversity of architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau. See some of the most interesting sites and get to know fascinating facts and legends of the 1000-year old capital of Bohemia. End the tour at the riverside 5 minutes away from the Charles Bridge, from which you can continue the tour on your own (or again with us) towards Malá Strana or Prague Castle. ====== Meeting point: We will be standing by the Powder Tower at the side of the Namestí Republiky square with a green umbrella in hand :) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/tzqKpZ2945S2 Price: there is no fixed price, you will be able to decide yourself how much you value the tour. If you don't know how much is best (and can afford it) we recommend 200Kč, but it really depends on you how much you contribute. Join us also on our [Facebook profile](https://www.facebook.com/freewalkingtoursprague/) :) and if you are travelling to other cities check out our friends at the [Free Tour Community website](https://freetourcommunity.com/). For any questions, please contact us at info@freewalkingtourprague.eu. Unfortunately, the meetup application does not always send us phone notifications. Reminder - only people who booked on our [official free walking tour website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) can join the tour and if the tour shows fully booked on the website it means there are no free spots. The meetup list doesn't count in this case. We look forward to meeting you, Michal, Amanda, Lana, Iva & Chris

**ВАЖЛИВО! Зареєструйтеся на [Luma page](https://luma.com/oqtailxc)** Запрошуємо на офлайн-подію у Хмельницькому в рамках Projector Global Community — **Skill Boost: dark interfaces & process realities.** ​Поговоримо про дизайн, процеси та рішення без прикрас — такими, якими вони є в реальних проєктах. Без ідеалізованих кейсів і «правильних» відповідей. На івенті розберемо: * Dark patterns: як інтерфейси змушують користувача діяти «потрібним» способом * Маніпуляції в інтерфейсах, які давно стали нормою — і чому ми майже перестали їх помічати * Agile vs Waterfall у реальних проєктах: що реально працює, а що красиво виглядає лише в теорії * SWOT у discovery: як аналіз допомагає бачити ризики, можливості та не втрачати фокус ще до старту роботи ​Без теорії заради теорії — тільки практичний досвід, кейси, факапи та розмови про реальність digital-процесів. **Спікери:** * [​](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olexworld/)**[Євген Олексюк](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olexworld/)**, Senior UX Designer в EPAM, куратор курсів UX Design Beginning та UX Design Medium у Projector Online Institute, ментор Projector Mentorship * [​](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadym-kulatsky/)**[Вадим Кулацький](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadym-kulatsky/)**, Senior UI/UX Designer в Stfalcon * **[Віталій Шматлай,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shmatlai/)** Business Analyst in P2H, Inc * ​\*\*[Aнжеліка Зембіцька](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anzhelika-zembitska/)\*\*, UI/UX Designer * **​[Наталя Гринчук](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliahrynchuk/)**, модераторка **📍 Деталі події** **11 червня (четвер)**, **19:00** *EET (Україна)* Локація: **МУСКАТ** *(вул. Подільська, 70)* Подія **безкоштовна**, але за **попередньою реєстрацією** - **[LUMA](https://luma.com/oqtailxc)** ! Формат — короткі виступи, жива дискусія та нетворкінг із людьми, які люблять ставити питання «щоб що?» трохи частіше за інших. ​Після — спілкування, кава і коктейлі в МУСКАТ 🥃 Приходьте поговорити про дизайн і процеси чесно. Та круто провести час 😊

**🎟️ REGISTER [HERE](https://luma.com/mewsrnd-whenaileavesthelab) TO SECURE YOUR SPOT AT THE EVENT 🎟️** Frontier AI models are evolving quickly, but the real challenge is no longer just building larger systems, it is turning advances in LLM research into reliable, efficient, and valuable products in the real world. ​ We invite you to join a panel discussion featuring experts working across AI research and engineering, who will share their perspectives on what actually matters in the next wave of LLM development. The conversation will explore the trade-offs between scale, efficiency, reasoning, and product impact, as well as what it takes to move from experimental models to systems that can be deployed at scale. The discussion will be moderated by **[Rogers Leo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogersjeffreyl/?utm_source=luma), Director of Engineering and Product (Agentic AI) at [Mews](https://www.mews.com/en?utm_source=luma).** ​This panel will go beyond the hype and focus on practical lessons from building with LLMs today. We will look at where current approaches break down, what “good enough” really means in production, and why efficiency and system design may matter as much as model capability. ​ **Panelists:** **[Karol Lasocki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karol-lasocki-1a86b2151/?utm_source=luma)**, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at **[BottleCap AI](https://www.bottlecapai.com/?utm_source=luma)** **[Luděk Matyska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludek-matyska/?utm_source=luma)**, AI Lead at **[ROUVY](https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=luma)** **[Soheyla Mirshahi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soheyla-mirshahi-phd/?utm_source=luma),** AI Governance & Product Leader at **[T-Mobile](https://www.t-mobile.com/)** ​**Agenda:** 18:00 Doors open 18:30 Panel discussion + Q&A 19:30 Networking **🎟️ REGISTER [HERE](https://luma.com/mewsrnd-whenaileavesthelab) TO SECURE YOUR SPOT AT THE EVENT 🎟️** \-\-\-\-\-\- Photographs and video recordings may be taken during this event for documentation and promotional purposes, including use on websites, social media, and other communication channels. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform a member of the event staff upon arrival or at any point during the event, and we will ensure your preference is respected.

Are you learning English as a second language and looking for a chance to practice? Join our **English Conversation Club**! We create a friendly atmosphere with **games and activities** designed to help you improve your conversational skills. Our goal is simple: **leave each session with new words and more confidence speaking English!** **Details:** * **Cost:** Free (bring some money to buy a drink at Tichá Kavárna) * **Frequency:** Meets regularly based on attendance * **Who:** Anyone studying or practicing English **Things to know:** Tichá Kavárna is a social enterprise café that creates jobs for the deaf community and connects the hearing and deaf worlds. Guests can order in sign language or simply point to the menu, making communication easy. Profits support services for the deaf and the café’s development. This event is sponsored by the church **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/). We believe in helping others with practical needs—like learning English—while we live lives that reflect Jesus. At the end of each session, we’ll offer an open invitation for anyone interested in exploring faith, reading the Bible, or learning more about Jesus. **Participation in religious activities is completely optional.** We will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings.

**Léto klepe na dveře a před námi je poslední pražský předprázdninový meetup. Než začnete se svým agentem řešit, kam na dovolenou a co si vzít s sebou, a vyměníte prompty za offline čtení na pláži, stavte se pro poslední dávku nápadů! 🤖☀️🔥** Pohodový večer, kde to nebude o tom, že nás AI nahradí, ale o tom, co s ní reálně zvládneme líp. Jako vždy odstartujeme Nowwwinkami a pak se ponoříme do programu, který stojí za odložení dovolenkových plánů o jeden večer. Přijďte si pro poslední nálož inspirace, než pošlete své agenty na virtuální pláž a všechno utichne v dovolenkovém a okurkovém režimu. ☀️🏝️🥒 **Hlavní line-up** 🤩 * 🟢 18:00 otevíráme dveře v **CDN77** * 1️⃣ 18:30 **Nowwwinky** od Tomáše Kouta * 2️⃣ 19:00 **Mezistavy: React nechce, abyste řešili async** od Adama Kováře * 3️⃣ 19:30 **Vibecoding 280+ dní poté** od Jana Honzy Černého a.k.a. chemiXe * 4️⃣ 20:00 **Co mi chybí v** **BEM** (lightning talk) od Jirky Cerhana * 🎓 80+ nadšených účastníků * 🍻 a v neposlední řadě kvalitní networking \-\-\- 1️⃣ Tomáš Kout se svými **Nowwwinkami** jako obvykle otevře večer svým přehledem toho nejzajímavějšího z poslední doby. \-\-\- 2️⃣ Následuje přednáška na téma **Mezistavy: React nechce, abyste řešili async** od [Adama Kováře](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kov%C3%A1%C5%99-0905a0169/) z [CDN77](https://www.cdn77.com/) Většina interakcí v UI je asynchronní, spinner browser tabu nám už nestačí a frameworky stále hledají řešení. Odpověď React teamu je, že async řešit nemusíte, alespoň ne tak jako doposud. Ukažme si, jak toho chtějí docílit pomocí transitions a action patternu. Adam o sobě: *„Mám rád otevřený a rychlý web, přesto posledních 6 let vyvíjím v Reactu. Věřím, že RSS je technologie budoucnosti a ve volném čase luštím křížovky.“* \-\-\- 3️⃣ Přednáškový blok uzavře [Jan Honza Černý a.k.a. chemiX](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chemix/) příspěvkem **Vibecoding 280+ dní poté** ...a pak přišel vibe coding. Najednou stačilo pár vět do chatu a před očima začaly vznikat funkční prototypy rychlostí blesku. Jenže to nebyli jen prototypy. CEO, manažer, grafik dostali nástroj kterým začali plevelit codebase a vibecode apokaplypsa začala... Tato přednáška ukáže, co jsme se za více jak 280 dní naučili. Jak s apokalypsou bojovat. Jak předcházet nakažení. Jak se bránit proti nákaze. A jaké jsou příznaky nakažení nejen kódu, ale i u lidí. To celé trošku s nadsázkou a hlavně otvírákem k diskuzi u piva. Jan o sobě: *„Digitální alchymista – rád zkoumá substituce UX, UI, AI, frontendu i backendu. Všude i nikde. Offline mísí s online. Tam, kde klávesnice končí, začínají kostky a karty. Spoluorganizátor technických meetupů po celé České republice, klid hledá u rydel nebo v lese.“* \-\-\- 4️⃣ A na závěr v odlehčeném duchu naservírujeme lightning talk na téma **Co mi chybí v** **BEM** od [Jirky Cerhana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiri-cerhan/) ze [SiteOne](https://www.siteone.cz) BEM metodiku pro organizaci CSS většina z nás důvěrně zná. Ve své praxi jsem ale narazil na pár míst, kde to maličko skřípe. S nástupem CSS custom properties se nabízejí nová řešení, která posunou přehlednost a snadnou modifikaci komponent o úroveň výš. **Máte zájem se připojit do bloku ⚡️Lightning talk(s) taky?** Napište a zajistěte si své místo ještě na této akci. \-\-\- Neváhejte s registrací a zabookujte si místo – bude to stát za to! 🎉 👉 Pro další zajímavé novinky a dění sledujte kanály komunity na [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@FrontendistiCz), [X](https://x.com/Frontendisti), [Facebooku](https://www.facebook.com/frontendisti/), [Instagramu](https://www.instagram.com/frontendisti/), [LinkedInu](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontendisti/posts/?feedView=all) nebo navštivte [náš web](https://www.frontendisti.cz).

Figma je prý mrtvá. AI prý nahradí designéry. A FE developer prý teď zvládne UX sám — stačí správný prompt. Nebo je to naopak? Máme Figmu, máme designéra — nepotřebujeme FE developera. Jak vidí budoucnost svých profesí UX designérka **Klára Scholleová** a **Matin Staněk** — frontenďák a specialista na designování webů s AI? V prostorách [Etnetera Core](https://www.etnetera.cz/) (Jankovcova 1037/49, Praha 7, 170 00). 18:00 - otevřeno 18:45 - panelová diskuze (Klára Scholleová, Matin Staněk, Petr Koláček) 20:00 - networking

**Role IT profesí jako jsou vývojáři, analytici i architekti se díky AI mění rychleji než kdy dřív.** **Patříte k nim?** 👉 Přijďte se inspirovat. Na našem červnovém Lunde Talks nahlédneme pod ruce kolegů, kteří se podělí o své zkušenosti a poznatky z každodenní praxe a ukáží svůj způsob, jak AI efektivně zapojit do profesní rutiny. 👤 [Jan Krapac](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jankrapac/) (Senior Frontend Developer) vás provede světem, kde programování připomíná řízení letového provozu a středobodem se stává prompt. 👤 [Radek Tydlačka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/radektydlacka/) (Analyst & Prompt Jedi) ukáže, že analýza díky AI dostává nové superschopnosti. 👤 [Jiří E.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ji%C5%99%C3%AD-e-5482a3155/) (Data Scientist) vás provede stavbou inteligentních asistentů a rozebere, kdy se vlastní AI asistent vyplatí a kdy je to jen drahá hračka. Podvečerem bude provázet [Marta Kirchgessner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-k-586110243/). Vstup je zdarma. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Více informací o akci 👉 https://www.lundegaard.eu/lunde-talks-na-vlne-ai

Pojďme se pravidelně potkávat a sdílet zkušenosti z Power Platformy, co nás na ní baví, co nás trápí a co nového zajímavého přichází. A pokud už nám to někde reálně běží, pochlubme se, jak to funguje nebo nefunguje. Témata jsou primárně Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power BI, Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365 a Dataverse. Budeme rádi i za méně pokročilé příspěvky, protože většinou jsme velmi hluboko v technických detailech. **Lokalita:** Fyzicky v Microsoftu v Praze Vyskočilova 1561/4a, Praha 4, 140 00 Místnost Morava Případně online na [https://ppug.community/stream](https://ppug.community/stream) **Jazyk:** čeština **Agenda:** [https://ppug.community/agenda](https://ppug.community/agenda) **Přihlašte vlastní příspěvek:** [https://ppug.community/sessions](https://ppug.community/sessions) **Link na stream:** [https://ppug.community/stream](https://ppug.community/stream) **Občerstvení:** Bagety **Úroveň:** 100-300 Tak si prosím naplánujte čas ve svých kalendářích a přijďte, pokud bude chuť a čas, tak si po meetupu určitě můžeme sednout na pivo.

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

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\.

Sleep, Rest & Connection: Building Our Community Together Join us for the next gathering of The Pause Collective — a supportive meetup for neurodivergent women navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, overwhelm, and life transitions. Since many of us haven't yet had the opportunity to meet, we'll begin by getting to know one another and sharing what brought us to this community. We'll also explore one of the most common challenges many women experience during this season of life: sleep. Whether you're navigating insomnia, waking up in the middle of the night, racing thoughts, night sweats, exhaustion, burnout, or simply not feeling rested, you're not alone. This will be a relaxed, low-pressure coffee shop meetup focused on connection and conversation. No need to prepare anything. No pressure to share. Come as you are. Together we'll: • Introduce ourselves and get to know one another • Share what brought us to The Pause Collective • Discuss sleep, rest, and energy during perimenopause and menopause • Exchange ideas, experiences, and support • Explore what topics we'd like to discuss in future gatherings • Continue building the kind of community we'd like to create together This space is neurodivergent-affirming, self-diagnosis-friendly, and supportive of different communication styles and energy levels. Quiet participation is welcome. Listening is participating. Whether you're looking for support, learning, friendship, or simply a place where you don't have to explain yourself, you are welcome here. I look forward to meeting you. — Dawn

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!