Engineering

Come out to our monthly meetups if you are: •New to lockpicking and want to learn. •Experienced with locks and lockpicking and excited to teach and exchange knowledge. We have lots of loaner locks and picks for people to try without needing any supplies of their own. Join the Toool Toronto discord https://discord.gg/fuamRhuAdD We are now going back to primarily an in-person meeting. If you would like to join online, its best to bring this up in the #meeting-night-discussion channel beforehand and then find us in our Meeting Room voice channel on Wednesday night. This event is hosted at a volunteer run makerspace: Site 3 coLaboratory 718R Ossington Ave Toronto, ON M6G 3T7

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

## BOOTCAMP FOR MEN – 4 WEEK MINI SERIES 🔥 **Dates:** Wednesday June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening **Location:** Mississauga Area - Details provided upon registration **Investment:** $197 READ FULL DETAILS Do you ever feel misunderstood, unheard, or frustrated trying to handle difficult conversations? Do you struggle to express yourself clearly in relationships, at work, or during stressful situations? **Build Stronger Communication, Confidence & Real-Life Skills** If so, this practical **4-week in-person Bootcamp for Men** was created for you. This mini-series is designed to help men strengthen communication skills, emotional control, confidence, leadership habits, and problem-solving tools that can improve everyday life. Many men were never taught how to properly communicate, manage conflict, or express emotions in a healthy way. This program offers practical solutions in a respectful, supportive environment. *** ## HOW THE COURSE IS STRUCTURED: ### Weeks 1–3 Each session will begin with a **PowerPoint presentation** covering key life skills, strategies, and tools. This will be followed by a **team-building exercise** where participants can apply what they learned through interactive activities, group discussion, and real-life scenarios. This format helps men learn, practice, connect, and build confidence in a supportive setting. ### Week 4 The final session will be an **Open Forum / Real Talk Session** focused on reflection, discussion, and continued growth. *** ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: ### Week 1 – Communication Mastery * How to speak with clarity and confidence * How to say what you mean without being misunderstood * How to express yourself calmly under pressure * How to improve your presence and self-confidence * Team building exercise ### Week 2 – Listening & Understanding * How to become a stronger listener * How to understand what others are really saying * How to reduce arguments caused by assumptions * How to improve communication with family, relationships, co-workers, and friends * Team building exercise ### Week 3 – Conflict Resolution & Emotional Strength * How to stay calm during disagreements * How to handle criticism without anger or shutting down * How to navigate difficult conversations with confidence * How to problem solve instead of emotionally reacting ### Week 4 – Open Forum / Real Talk Session A guided open discussion where men can reflect on the course, ask questions, share personal struggles, challenges, and growth goals in a safe and respectful environment. Topics may include: * Relationships * Stress and pressure * Confidence issues * Communication struggles * Life direction and motivation * Emotional frustration and personal growth This final session is designed to create connection, accountability, and support. *** ## CONTINUED SUPPORT AFTER THE COURSE After completing the Bootcamp, participants will have the opportunity to join an **Online Men’s Support Group Community** where growth continues. This ongoing group can provide: * Monthly support meetings * Encouragement from like-minded men * Guidance through life challenges * A place to talk, grow, and move forward *** ## ✔ BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM: * Increased confidence * Better communication skills * Stronger relationships * Better decision-making * Improved emotional control * Reduced stress during conflict * Brotherhood and support *** ## WHO THIS IS FOR: * Men wanting personal growth * Men tired of being misunderstood * Men dealing with relationship struggles * Men wanting confidence and direction * Men who want stronger leadership skills * Men ready to improve their life *** ## DETAILS: **Facilitator:** Patricia Lavigne, Certified Life & Wellness Coach **Dates:** Wednesday June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM **Location:** Mississauga Area - Full details provided upon registration **Investment:** $197 *** ## LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Small group setting for real conversations, practical learning, and support. ## TO REGISTER: Message me BOOTCAMP FOR MEN directly or email: patricialavignecpc@gmail.com ## If you are ready to grow stronger mentally, emotionally, and socially—this is your opportunity. Join today. Patricia Lavigne Life & Emotional Wellness Coach 416-312-6983 patricialavignecpc@gmail.com

Practise your English in a friendly, welcoming class in Toronto. Join our free in-person English class and improve your speaking, fluency, grammar and vocabulary with supportive teachers. This class is a great opportunity to practise English, build confidence and meet new people. **When** Starting today - every weekday Monday - Friday 2.00pm–4.00pm **Where** Teaching House Toronto OHC / Sol Camps 469 Jarvis St Toronto, ON M4Y 2G8 Canada **What you’ll practise** * Speaking and fluency * Grammar and vocabulary * Listening and pronunciation * Everyday English for real-life situations * Confidence using English with other people **Who can join?** Adults aged 18+ who want to improve their English. Refugees, asylum seekers and newcomers are very welcome. **About the classes** The classes are taught by trainee English teachers on a Cambridge-accredited CELTA course and supervised by experienced teacher trainers. **Cost** Free **Before the class** Please arrive a little early so we can welcome you and check your English level. Spaces may be limited, so please RSVP if you would like to attend.Cost: FREE Sign up using this **Level Test: [https://forms.gle/CZXAHL9w4WfsVdxk6](https://forms.gle/CZXAHL9w4WfsVdxk6)** OR If you already know your level, choose the [registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link) instead

## BOOTCAMP FOR MEN – 4 WEEK MINI SERIES **Dates:** Wednesday June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening **Location:** Mississauga Area - Details provided upon registration **Investment:** $197 READ FULL DETAILS Do you ever feel misunderstood, unheard, or frustrated trying to handle difficult conversations? Do you struggle to express yourself clearly in relationships, at work, or during stressful situations? **Build Stronger Communication, Confidence & Real-Life Skills** If so, this practical **4-week in-person Bootcamp for Men** was created for you. This mini-series is designed to help men strengthen communication skills, emotional control, confidence, leadership habits, and problem-solving tools that can improve everyday life. Many men were never taught how to properly communicate, manage conflict, or express emotions in a healthy way. This program offers practical solutions in a respectful, supportive environment. *** ## HOW THE COURSE IS STRUCTURED: ### Weeks 1–3 Each session will begin with a **PowerPoint presentation** covering key life skills, strategies, and tools. This will be followed by a **team-building exercise** where participants can apply what they learned through interactive activities, group discussion, and real-life scenarios. This format helps men learn, practice, connect, and build confidence in a supportive setting. ### Week 4 The final session will be an **Open Forum / Real Talk Session** focused on reflection, discussion, and continued growth. *** ## WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: ### Week 1 – Communication Mastery * How to speak with clarity and confidence * How to say what you mean without being misunderstood * How to express yourself calmly under pressure * How to improve your presence and self-confidence * Team building exercise ### Week 2 – Listening & Understanding * How to become a stronger listener * How to understand what others are really saying * How to reduce arguments caused by assumptions * How to improve communication with family, relationships, co-workers, and friends * Team building exercise ### Week 3 – Conflict Resolution & Emotional Strength * How to stay calm during disagreements * How to handle criticism without anger or shutting down * How to navigate difficult conversations with confidence * How to problem solve instead of emotionally reacting ### Week 4 – Open Forum / Real Talk Session A guided open discussion where men can reflect on the course, ask questions, share personal struggles, challenges, and growth goals in a safe and respectful environment. Topics may include: * Relationships * Stress and pressure * Confidence issues * Communication struggles * Life direction and motivation * Emotional frustration and personal growth This final session is designed to create connection, accountability, and support. *** ## CONTINUED SUPPORT AFTER THE COURSE After completing the Bootcamp, participants will have the opportunity to join an **Online Men’s Support Group Community** where growth continues. This ongoing group can provide: * Monthly support meetings * Encouragement from like-minded men * Guidance through life challenges * A place to talk, grow, and move forward *** ## ✔ BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM: * Increased confidence * Better communication skills * Stronger relationships * Better decision-making * Improved emotional control * Reduced stress during conflict * Brotherhood and support *** ## WHO THIS IS FOR: * Men wanting personal growth * Men tired of being misunderstood * Men dealing with relationship struggles * Men wanting confidence and direction * Men who want stronger leadership skills * Men ready to improve their life *** ## DETAILS: **Facilitator:** Patricia Lavigne, Certified Life & Wellness Coach **Dates:** Wednesday June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM **Location:** Mississauga Area - Full details provided upon registration **Investment:** $197 *** ## LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Small group setting for real conversations, practical learning, and support. ## TO REGISTER: Message me Bootcamp For Men directly or email: patricialavignecpc@gmail.com ## If you are ready to grow stronger mentally, emotionally, and socially—this is your opportunity. Join today. Patricia Lavigne Life & Emotional Wellness Coach 416-312-6983 patricialavignecpc@gmail.com

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/9iu5ehdh) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/9iu5ehdh)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Toronto** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda** **19:00 – 19:30** **Registration** Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. **19:30 – 20:30** **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking** Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts. **20:40 – 21:20** **Startup Pitch Session** Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market. **21:20 – 22:00** **Chill & Networking** Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

Please [here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/inner-engineering-in-person-cityprogram-polish-veterans---sikorski-hall-ontario-ca-jan-29-2026) to learn more and register. This is a paid program. Inner Engineering Total is offered as a 4-day or 7-day, in-person program. The course combines the tools from Inner Engineering Online and transmission of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, a 21-minute life-transforming practice. This format includes Upa Yoga, a set of practices that activate the joints, muscles and energy system, powerful meditative processes and practice support through personalized corrections. Program Date and Timings: Thursday, June 4th, 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM Friday, June 5th, 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday, June 7th, 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Attendance to all sessions is mandatory. Open to ages 15 years and above. Program Guidelines & session information: Programs are on Thursday and Friday evenings for 3 1/4 hours and continue all day on Saturday and Sunday. Vegetarian lunch is provided on Saturday; Vegetarian breakfast & lunch on Sunday. Program Fee: 375 CAD. Early bird price of 330 CAD expires on May 5, 2026. Group discounts are also available - please email or call the city contact listed above to register as a group: * $350 for groups of 2-4 * $325 for groups of 5 or more Contact information: [toronto@ishafoundation.org](mailto:toronto@ishafoundation.org) \[\(647\) 797\-3350\]\(tel:\(647\) 797\-3350\)

AI is becoming part of automation, observability, and quality workflows. As adoption grows, teams are also managing new challenges around complexity, engineering data, and trust. Join us at the Test Automation Summit – Toronto 2026 \| Toronto\, Canada \| 5 June 2026 & explore practical insights on AI\-assisted quality engineering\, agentic AI\, observability\, and scalable QA workflows\. Who Should Attend • QA & Quality Engineering Leaders • Automation Engineers & SDETs • Engineering & Delivery Managers • DevOps & Platform Teams • Teams exploring AI-assisted engineering workflows • Professionals focused on scalability, observability, and quality strategy Join QA leaders and practitioners sharing real-world experiences from modern engineering environments. These are some of the conversations shaping modern QA today — and they’re exactly what this summit is designed to explore. Keynote Session Neil Price-Jones, President of TASSQ What Are We Going to Do with All the Information? A perspective on how engineering teams can make better use of growing amounts of testing, quality, and operational data. Featured Sessions \- Jeremy Berriault\, Founder of Berriault & Associates Consulting Group AI Won’t Save Your Quality: Build a Decision-Making Operating System That Scales. Exploring why sustainable quality engineering requires stronger operational decision-making — not just more AI tools. \- Don Jackson\, Technical Evangelist from Perforce Software Sick of Framework Frustrations? Agentic AI Can Remove Them All. A practical discussion on how agentic AI may help reduce complexity within automation frameworks and engineering workflows. \- Natalia Moyseyenko\, Head of Test Management Practice from EPAM Canada AI-Powered Quality Engineering: Strategy, Automation, and Insights at Scale. Insights into how AI-assisted quality engineering practices are evolving across enterprise-scale environments. Panel Discussion Navigating the Next Wave: How AI, Sustainability, and Human-Centered Design Are Redefining Quality Assurance Featuring: \- Rob Virdee\, Senior Consultant from NVP Software Solutions \- Ian Howlett\, Vice President from Innosphere \- Syed Faeez Sultan\, Associate Director from Iris Software Fireside Speakers Rob Virdee\, Senior Consultant \| NVP Software Solutions Ari Rowland\, Co\-founder \| Canadian Quality and Testing Association\. Topic: Beyond the Hype: Personal Journeys in Shaping the Future of QA through Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Innovation Why This Event Matters Many organisations are currently experimenting with AI across engineering and QA workflows. At the same time, teams are also navigating the following: • Increasing delivery complexity • Larger volumes of engineering data • Faster release expectations • Evolving automation architectures This summit focuses on those practical realities through implementation experiences, engineering discussions, and lessons learned from teams actively exploring the shift. Seats are starting to fill — if this is already on your radar, it’s worth planning early. [Register here](https://www.testingmind.com/event/test-automation-summit-toronto/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Toronto) If you're involved in modern QA, engineering quality, automation, or secure delivery practices – this is a conversation worth being part of.

New Rules: Starting now, we are asking that each person contribute $2 towards maintaining this page. Without our space here on MeetUp, there is no group. So we ask that you bring a tooney when you come to keep us operational. Thank you very much! Thank you to everyone who has ordered something to eat or drink. It's very important that we each make a purchase, even just a tea or coffee, to maintain our welcome. Mil veces, gracias!

This is a ticketed event. You can register [here](https://luma.com/trajec-2gru). ​ Could an AI company’s internal coding agents create a “rogue deployment”, a set of agents running without human knowledge or permission? In February and March 2026, [METR](https://metr.org/?utm_source=luma), the organization behind the [time horizons graph](https://metr.org/time-horizons/), conducted a pilot of a process to assess just that. Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, and OpenAI gave us access to their most capable internal LLMs and a wide range of non-public information. We concluded that, while internal agents plausibly had the means, motive, and opportunity to start small rogue deployments, they didn’t have the means to avoid human detection indefinitely. METR researcher Thomas Broadley explains the process, the six key facts that informed our conclusion, and how we expect risk to evolve over the next few months. ​You can watch a livestream of the talk [here](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live?utm_source=luma).

#### **This event page is for English speakers only.** **こちらのイベントページは英語話者の方向けです。** **日本人の方は、別のイベントページからお申し込みください！** *** We host a Japanese & English language exchange meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Participants practice in pairs or small groups, with 50 minutes of Japanese practice and 50 minutes of English practice. The study materials used in our sessions are created by professional language teachers. ### **Before Signing Up, Please Read the Following** * **Please make sure to check the comments section of the event page, as all event details and materials will be shared there around Saturday.** * This meeting is intended for people who are genuinely interested in language learning. Participants joining for other purposes may be asked to leave. * We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. * Disruptive behavior, solicitation, or sales activities are not allowed. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the organizer or staff may be removed from the group. * **Participation fee : Refunds and carryovers are not available.** ### **Participation Fee & Donation** Your participation fee will be used by Emiko Tanaka, a Yosakoi Ambassador, to promote Yosakoi Naruko Dance from Kochi, Japan, to the world. For more details, please visit our website: [Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/) We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community. **THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.** https://pydata.org/london2026

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

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.

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\.

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!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) has been on the mind of many developers since most of the search engines implemented AIs. The landscape of the internet is shifting beneath our feet. In 2026, users are increasingly bypassing traditional search results in favor of direct, conversational answers from platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. If your WordPress site is optimized only for "blue links," you’re missing out on a massive wave of traffic. This meetup will dive into Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), the strategic evolution of SEO. We’ll discuss why visibility in AI-generated summaries is becoming the new "Page 1" and how the "organic click" is being replaced by "brand citations" within AI responses. We can check on what solutions already exist, what can you do yourself by optimizing your Robot.txt. But, also does all this work worth it? I hope to see everyone for the discussion on June 3rd! P.S. We will not meet on May 6th. My friends having a wedding and i am surprisingly much more involved in it. But it gives us all more time to play with AEO!

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!