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🎉📚 One Year of The Secret Society of Good Stories - Let’s Celebrate! 📚🎉 Can you believe it? It has been ONE YEAR since we took over the book club! 🥳 That’s one whole year of amazing reads, passionate discussions, unexpected plot twists, and meeting wonderful people along the way. To celebrate this milestone properly, we’re organizing a special outdoor anniversary party. 🌞🍹🎶 Expect: ✨ Delicious food & refreshing drinks ✨ A fun group game (with prices for the best readers 👀) ✨ Good vibes, laughter, and bookish discussions ✨ A chance to celebrate our incredible community together We’ll take care of the snacks, drinks, and activities, we’re simply asking for a small contribution to help cover the costs of the event and support the Meetup subscription for the year ahead, so we can keep this lovely club going strong. 📚❤️ Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just joined recently, come celebrate with us! Bring your smile, your picnic spirit, and maybe your competitive side for the game. 😄 To participate we ask for a contribution of 14€. Once you sign in, we will contact you and send you a link so that you can make the payment.

​ A social photo walk around Parc Monceau — grab your phone and explore one of the most vibrant areas of Paris **while meeting new people.** ​Along the way, you'll get paired with a photo partner, someone to shoot with and get creative with. We'll rotate partners so you get to meet different people as we walk. ​**This edition includes Color Hunt,** our playful photo challenge for the walk. Each person picks a color to focus on. As you move through the streets, look for it in details, textures, objects, or light, and capture it in your own way. ​At the end, we'll grab a drink together at a nearby bar, share your favorite shots, and vote on the best photos. **Best photo wins a secret prize 🤫** ## ​Schedule: 📍 16h00 — Meet at Musée Cernuschi (7 Av. Velasquez, 75008 Paris) 📸 16h10 — Partners assigned, walk begins 🚶 16h10–17h30 — Walk around the park 🍻 17h30 — Drinks at a bar nearby 📷 17h30–18h00 — Share your best shots & vote 🏆 18h00 — Winner announcement & wrap-up ## ​Who are we? ​We're Hold My Club, a community that brings people together through creative and social events. We believe meeting new people should feel natural. So we create the right setting and help you stay connected with people who share your interests.

Chers tous ! **"Clair-obscur" à la Pinault Collection** "Prenant pour appui la réflexion du philosophe italien Giorgio Agamben, l’exposition « **Clair-obscur** » emprunte son titre au fameux *chiaroscuro* qui s’invite dans la peinture depuis le 16e siècle, le maniérisme et l’âge baroque, à l’image de l’œuvre du Caravage qui en intensifie l’usage, plongeant le monde terrestre dans l’obscurité, tandis que des rayons de lumière accentuent la tension dramatique et les enjeux spirituels sous-jacents à l’œuvre. Poursuivant ce voyage au cœur des ténèbres, Goya emporte dans son oeuvre toute la part sombre de l’humanité, et le clair-obscur, tel qu’il le parachève, nimbe toujours de sa profondeur et de son mystère la création contemporaine, en particulier, celle de **Sigmar Polke**, dans sa chapelle hallucinée *Axial Age* (2005-2007). **Philippe Parreno**, qui revisite les peintures noires de la *Quinta del Sordo* à la flamme de la bougie, rappelle combien ce cycle alchimiste a ouvert les vannes de la sensibilité moderne. L’influence du clair-obscur se fait autant sentir dans la palette sourde des toiles énigmatiques et mélancoliques de **Victor Man** — dont un ensemble de peintures est présenté en Galerie 3 — que dans la poétique des œuvres de **Bill Viola**, qui s’inspire des maîtres anciens pour faire advenir, dans une temporalité ralentie, des corps qui émergent de l’ombre..." Pinault Collection Pour acheter votre billet (créneau 14h30) : https://billetterie.pinaultcollection.com/selection/timeslotpass?productId=10229684726144&gtmStepTracking=true Puis, pour ceux qui le souhaitent nous irons dans une brasserie dans les alentours pour boire, manger, discuter, échanger... Aussi, assurez-vous, je vous prie de vos intentions de participation. Bien à vous tous, belles escapades artistiques et à bientôt ! Jélila

Are you interested in personal growth and self-development? Welcome to **Helene's Power Circle**, a Certified Somatic & Mindset Coach with over 15 years of corporate experience, supporting people in achieving fulfillment. The event is **open for women** to connect in our safe space and is designed to help us reconnect with ourselves and others in an authentic, grounded way. Through a mix of **somatic practices**, **guided reflection**, and **conscious conversation**, you’ll be invited to slow down, release tension, and realign with what truly matters to you. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking deeper connection, this space supports your **personal growth**, **emotional balance**, and **aligned action**. What we’ll do during the Meetup: * Somatic/body awareness exercises * Breathwork/Nervous system reset * Sharing circle You'll gain a deeper connection with your body and supportive, like-minded connections in the group. **Meetup Info:** * Time: 11 AM to 13 PM * Meeting point: La Crème du Palais Royal [39 Gal de Montpensier, 75001 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66f8e6c92c84d:0xa215ee339f472b9e?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) * Duration: 2hr * Wear comfortable shoes and bring some water if needed Don't hesitate to **RSVP** to this event, which gives you access to our WhatsApp community! **Follow us** to see more events that will change your life! Join the **WhatsApp group** to receive real-time updates and the live location of the group, so that you won’t miss out! Here’s the link for our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7MjLhW3F0d4SRuk5rrYZk?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7MjLhW3F0d4SRuk5rrYZk?mode=gi_t)

You're invited to a picnic by the water, but here’s a little challenge: we’re looking for a co-organizer to join the adventure! This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people and get to know our “come together to socialize” concept 😉. The picnic by the water is confirmed only if the weather is nice… please check the Socializus app for updates. **💬 Concept** Everyone participates by bringing something to share (food or drinks). You can come alone or with friends and enjoy a multicultural and friendly atmosphere. You can arrive on time or a bit late, but try not to forget that if everyone arrives late, the first person will be waiting for others… **Practical Info:** 🕖 Time: Sunday, from 6 PM to 10 PM 📍 Location: at the tip of Île Saint-Louis 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBnj1yqJEgM883WO3f3F4e](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBnj1yqJEgM883WO3f3F4e) **How to Participate:** * Download the free Socializus app to get the detailed map, meeting point, and group messages:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) * Bring something to share (food or drinks). **Our Socials:** 🔹 Meetup (info): [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 Socializus (info): [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBnj1yqJEgM883WO3f3F4e](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBnj1yqJEgM883WO3f3F4e) (Enable “Receive All” to stay updated!) 🔹 Facebook Group (info): [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔸 PHOTOS: [https://www.facebook.com/socializus.application/posts/2338580459611201](https://www.facebook.com/socializus.application/posts/2338580459611201) 🔹 Become an Organizer: Contact us via: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free because we’re a non-profit association, you just need to be friendly! ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. We rely on registrations through the free pass to manage the number of participants. Only sign up if you’re sure you can come – we’re counting on you! 😊 Come enjoy a picnic by the water, meet people from all over the world, and create unforgettable memories! 📸 / 🎥 By participating in our event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social media and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also share your own photos with the hashtag #socializus.

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

¡Únete a nosotros para una **cena convivial casera**, alrededor de una mesa acogedora con un aperitivo para compartir! 🍴🥂 Una oportunidad poco común en la restauración para disfrutar de platos de calidad mientras conectas con otros. Este encuentro está pensado para **emprendedores, personas con proyectos y apasionados del negocio, la tecnología y la inteligencia artificial**, de **Francia y de todo el mundo**. Tanto si eres principiante como si ya tienes experiencia, podrás **compartir tus ideas, hacer preguntas, hablar de tus proyectos o recibir consejos**, especialmente sobre negocios, IA y nuevas tecnologías. ¡Reserva tu entrada ahora **[AQUÍ](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)** para asegurar tu lugar en esta experiencia única de networking internacional y convivialidad! Las conversaciones podrán realizarse en **francés, inglés o español**, fomentando el networking internacional y la creación de sinergias. También será la oportunidad de **conocer a otros participantes, crear colaboraciones y disfrutar de una velada agradable e inspiradora** alrededor de una buena comida. Además, aprovecharemos esta ocasión para **celebrar nuestro grupo de Meetup de más de 44,000 miembros**, el más grande en París y **número 1 en Francia**, y compartir este logro con ustedes. **Plazas limitadas a 12 participantes**. [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/diner-business-ia-networking-rencontre-internationale,48130.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

Groupe WhatsApp de Discussions & Sorties entre 24-38 ans sur Paris 💭🎊🍹🗣💬 Lien : [http://bit.ly/4j9G89Q](http://bit.ly/4j9G89Q)

**Join us for H.E.R.A : A Gender-Transformative Monthly Dialogue!** 🌍✨ Step into a space where global vision meets local action. **H.E.R.A** is more than just a meetup; it is a monthly "Think-and-Do" collective designed to align our personal growth with the **UNESCO 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.** Connect with a diverse ecosystem of visionaries, share your "HER-itage" of stories, and empower one another in a safe, high-energy, and inclusive environment. This event is designed to dismantle barriers, build leadership capacity, and provide actionable insights for your personal and professional journey toward 2030. **🎉 What to Expect:** * **Global Conversations:** Engage in thought-provoking dialogues centered on UNESCO’s gender-equality strategies. * **Strategic Networking:** Meet "Wisdom-Keepers" and "Emerging Leaders" from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. * **Actionable Empowerment:** Take part in guided exercises designed to boost confidence and turn insights into real-world impact. ## **🕒 Agenda:** **3:00 PM - 3:15 PM** **Arrival and Connection: Setting the H.E.R.A** Timely arrival ensures you can grab your refreshments and settle into our high-vibe atmosphere. One drink minimum to support our local venue partners. **3:15 PM - 3:30 PM** **The Spark & Global Brief: Introductions & UNESCO Alignment!** We kick off with a lightning introduction and a "Global Brief"—a 5-minute deep dive into this month’s 2030 strategy to set our context. *** **3:30 PM - 4:30 PM** **The Circle: Transformative Dialogues!** The heart of our meetup. Engage in a facilitated, gender-transformative discussion session. Using the art of transformative listening, we move from personal stories to collective solutions. *** **4:30 PM - 5:00 PM** **The Echo: "H.E.R.A Spotlight" & 2030 Pledges!** Reflect on your biggest insights. We conclude by sharing "H.E.R.A Spotlight" and making a "Micro-Action Pledge"—one small step to empower another woman in your network this month. *** **🌐 Networking:** After the formal session, feel free to linger, make friends, and enlarge your network with like-minded change-makers! Don’t miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between global goals and personal growth. We look forward to seeing you there! **Register now and be part of the H.E.R.A!** 🚀 **Note:** * **Global Language:** This is an international event; the primary language of conversation is English. * **Support the Venue:** Drinks are on your own consumption. A minimum of one drink per person is required to keep our space sustainable. * **Commitment Matters:** Please ensure your RSVP status is up to date. Attendance is restricted to confirmed RSVPs. If you cannot attend, kindly cancel your RSVP at least **24 hours** before the event. No-shows may result in exclusion from future H.E.R.A 2030 events.

**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN) (pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe) 3 600 abonné(e)s **Paris et sa l'île de France en 178 parcours (numéro 120 / 178)** **Randonnée : le chemin des Impressionnistes** * **Price / prix : 10 euros** * **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** * Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce Rendez-vous à 13h à la sortie 1 de la gare de Chatou Croissy (RER A). Phone : 0683208657 12 / 13 km (+ - 10 %) **Passage par :** * le parc des impressionnistes * la maison de Berthe Morisot * le chemin des impressionnistes * la chapelle Saint-Léonard * l'ile de la Chaussée * ... * Comme toujours en fin de parcours nous irons prendre un verre * Ce n'est pas une boucle, le retour se fera par la gare de Rueil ou la gare de Nanterre **Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce ainsi qu'en ligne...** **Soit sur Billetweb :** [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem**) **Soit sur Wero (1h avant un événement) :** [https://wero-wallet.eu/fr](https://wero-wallet.eu/fr**) **(mon phone 0683208657)** **Vous avez aussi la possibilité de prendre un abonnement mensuel ou annuel** à la date d'achat, qui revient à 25 euros par mois pour l'abonnement annuel et 42 euros par mois pour l'abonnement mensuel : [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem) Le transport sera gratuit si vous avez un passe navigo / free transport with a pass navigo **Aujourd'hui Rythme Niveau 5 : entre 4,5 et 4,9 km heure minimum \*\*.** Niveau 1 + de 6,2 km heure (Power Hike / Commando...) Niveau 2 : 5,7 km / 6,1 km heure (Rapide, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 3 : 5,2 km / 5,6 km heure (Soutenue, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 4 : 4,8 km / 5,2 km heure (Moyen +) **Niveau 5 : 4,5km / 4,9 km heure (Moyen -)** Niveau 6 : 3,9 km / 4,4 km heure (intermédiaire) Niveau 7 : Autour de 3,5 km heure (cool) Niveau 8 : Sous 3,5 km heure (méga cool) **Le concept :** PEM axe + ses sorties sur les lieux insolites, les découvertes, la nature et le sport sur Paris et l'île de France. PEM n'organise pas de promenades ou de randonnées dans le style des conférenciers, ils sont assez nombreux sur Paris, ils sont très bons dans leur domaine et leurs tarifs, les durées de leurs événements et leurs vitesses de marche ne sont pas les mêmes que nous. Si possible à chaque fin de parcours nous allons prendre un verre. Vous n'aurez pas au cours d'une promenade ou d'une randonnée une conférence sur 'histoire de France" ou sur "l'histoire d'un quartier". Un guide papier avec l'historique du parcours vous sera donné en début de sortie. Le but premier c'est de discuter et d'échanger avec des personnes dans le groupe qui viennent de tous les univers et d'un peu partout dans le monde tout en découvrant une exposition cachée, un bar insolite, une pâtisserie qui sort de l'ordinaire, un trompe l'oeil, des enseignes classées, un musée inhabituel, des graffitis pratiquement illisibles, un marché improbable, une forêt, une ferme... :-) Nous sommes un groupe atypique. Au plaisir de vous voir lors d'un prochain événement :-) Pour recevoir le programme de la semaine vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur le **Groupe PEM Telegram**[masked] : https://t.me/+S4tmmrfjwkYZzjOl Sur le **Groupe PEM Signal** : https://signal.group/#CjQKIJ0hU-el8dg9MS6z7WMSOJ746G68Kkc_tqc7orwMRHPLEhD3HbTMv2mCvbcWvSi808mC Sur le **Groupe PEM Viber** : [https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP](https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP) Sur notre **Page PEM Tiktok :** [https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1](https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1) Sur la **Page** **Instagram PEM** pour voir les photos et les vidéos des événements passés : [https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr](https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr) Sur la **Page PEM Facebook :** [https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/](https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/) Sur notre média culturel "**Evénements** **Paris Ile de France**" [https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420](https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420) pour voir nos annonces et celles de d'autres organisateurs / organisatrices 40 000 membres **"La Plateforme PEM 2026"** : [https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup](https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup) A bientôt :-)

🇫🇷 Bonjour à tous ! Voici notre deuxième pré-atelier de cuisine ! Comme je suis rentrée quelque temps en Corée, la date de cette rencontre a été un peu repoussée. J’espère que vous allez tous bien ! Le temps a passé, et maintenant il fait vraiment un temps idéal pour un pique-nique. Alors je me suis dit que, avant de commencer les ateliers de cuisine, ce serait une belle idée de se retrouver pour passer un moment ensemble, apprendre à se connaître et profiter d’un pique-nique. Ce serait aussi l’occasion de découvrir différentes spécialités et snacks de plusieurs pays. Et après le pique-nique, si certains en ont envie, on pourra aussi partager nos bonnes adresses et pourquoi pas aller manger ensemble dans un endroit recommandé par le groupe ! Lors de la dernière rencontre, chacun avait apporté un snack de son pays à partager. Cette fois, j’aimerais que chacun apporte un plat simple, quelque chose qu’il aime particulièrement, qu’il maîtrise bien, ou qu’il peut préparer rapidement et facilement à la maison, afin que nous puissions goûter les plats des uns et des autres. Et si cuisiner est difficile pour vous cette fois-ci, ce n’est pas un problème : vous pouvez aussi apporter un petit snack acheté dans une boutique représentant votre pays en France. Cette fois, j’aimerais aussi que nous soyons un peu plus nombreux afin de pouvoir discuter ensemble du futur atelier de cuisine qui sera organisé par la suite. Je partagerai un lien vers le groupe WhatsApp avec les participants pour donner tous les détails. L’idée est de continuer à échanger ensemble pour construire petit à petit des rencontres encore plus conviviales et intéressantes ! À très bientôt, j’ai hâte de vous rencontrer ! 🇬🇧 Hello everyone! This is our second pre-cooking workshop meetup! Because I went back to Korea for a short time, this meetup was delayed a little more than expected. I hope you’ve all been doing well! Now that some time has passed, I feel like the weather is finally perfect for a picnic. So before starting the cooking workshops, I thought it would be a lovely idea to spend some time together getting to know each other through a picnic. It would also be a great opportunity to discover different foods and snacks from various countries. And after the picnic, if people would like to, we could also share restaurant recommendations and maybe even go have a meal together somewhere recommended by the group! At the last meetup, everyone brought a snack from their own country to share. This time, I’d love for each person to bring one dish from home — something they personally love, feel confident making, or something simple and quick that they can prepare easily — so that we can all taste each other’s food. And if cooking is difficult for you this time, that’s totally okay: you can also bring a small snack from a shop in France that represents your country. This time, I’d also love for more people to join so that we can talk together about the future cooking workshop that will be held later on. I’ll send a WhatsApp group link to the participants with all the details. Let’s keep talking together and build even better and more enjoyable gatherings little by little! See you all soon — I’m really looking forward to meeting you!

**SIGN UP : [yogaclubparis.fr/booking](http://yogaclubparis.fr/booking)** Aiming to tap your own Prana/Vital force/ life energy to heal yourself and enhance the immunity, this is the class for you!! This class will introduce you to different Pranayama (breathing exercise) and Meditation Techniques and will involve a practice of all these techniques coupled with gentle asana/posture practice. Prana is the vital energy needed by physical and subtle layers on our body. It is the Prana or life force in us that nourishes the mind and keeps the body alive. Pranayama means working in the dimension of Prana and is an integral part of a developing yoga practice. In addition to supporting and deepening your Yoga asana practice, learning ways to calm or invigorate the body through breathing will greatly benefit all aspects of your life. Prior practice of Yoga asana/posture is recommended. Meet us at Dally Daoud Speedwell - Dance School in 24 Rue Juge, 75015 Paris. Contact Anu with any questions : +33618285547

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

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**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)

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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\.