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How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

**We are migrating to LUMA, sign up here**: [https://luma.com/p2iriwz9](https://luma.com/p2iriwz9?utm_source=meetup_body) Hi Digital Nomads, **💫** ​This season, every week many nomads, expats, and like-minded folks get together to talk and meet new people 😊 Share a good laugh, get inspired, and meet many new friends for your stay in Buenos Aires… or forever! 🔥 (check the dates for which specific day we’re meeting) ​Summer is here! We’re back at Distrito Federal, join us for another meetup of the season & enjoy the nice weather! 📍🕗 **Distrito Federal** \| Honduras 5608 \| **FRI 3 APRIL:** 8pm - 1am 🍺🍹 Happy Hour until 9/10pm - don't forget your wristband at the door! 🎵🎤 **music all night**! ⚡🎟️[ ](https://luma.com/p2iriwz9?utm_source=meetup_body)**[RSVP now](https://luma.com/p2iriwz9?utm_source=meetup_body)** here! ⚡ [https://luma.com/p2iriwz9](https://luma.com/p2iriwz9?utm_source=meetup_body) And as always... come as you are & enjoy the show! 💃🕺 Keep spreading the ‘For Nomads by Nomads’ love 💕​ See you **FRI 3 APRIL**! Abrazo grande 🤗 ​**Team BA Digital Nomads** Agus & Darío *** *🍻👉 Tip: join our [WhatsApp groups](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HG5yXstO9i5ANhvXEzZeMF) and meet/inspire/share with thousands of other digital nomads.* ​**PS Support the 100% committed BA Digital Nomads team** We want to thank you for your trust in us, for making your Nomad life in Buenos Aires easier, more social & more fun! Hopefully you met many new friends for your stay in BA… or forever! 🔥 The BA Digital Nomads team is **100% committed**. Feel free to 'buy us a coffee' at [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn), to say thanks and encourage us to moderate the community and organize more free fun activities for you. ​**Our promise:** The 'coffees' only cover our annual [Meetup.com](http://Meetup.com) subscription. The rest flows back into the work of all admins/hosts! 😉 Thanks again for your support. Buy a coffee for us and the community here: [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn) 🙏

(Español debajo) Ready to get out of your comfort zone? Join us at a new SpeedFriendship edition 🥂 **The perfect opportunity to expand your social circle and forge connections in Buenos Aires.** 📍 **VENUE:** Buda Bar (Costa Rica 4667) ⌚ **TIME:** 9:00 p.m. 🌐 **Bilingual** **Event**: SPANISH AND ENGLISH 🎟️ $10,000, which includes a drink and free pizza slices. Immerse yourself in the game and engage in meaningful conversations with a **diverse group of four strangers**. Our dynamic format ensures you'll connect with various persons throughout the evening. **Event Schedule:** 🕗 9:00pm - Open doors and registration begins 🕤 9:30pm - Registration concludes 🕤 9:45pm - Kick off the activity 🕚 11:30pm - Activity concludes, allowing for free time to extend your newfound connections. There is also a Beerpong Tournament in the bar and later a dj and a dance floor **IMPORTANT:** *⚠️ In order to participate in the game **you have to assist before 9:30pm**. Otherwise there might not be available spots to participate. If you cannot make it on time, you´re still welcome to come and enjoy the evening outside the activity.* *⚠️ Registration is mandatory, if you didn´t sign up here before, you may be requested to wait in case someone doesn´t show up on time.* ⚠️ *Participation in the game is individual. The objective is to meet new friends, therefore, the game proposes to present ourselves as individual people.* ✨ [JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXZN2MVkGzSADssNSq9R40) ✨ **[Follow us on instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meetups.ba)** 📷 [Look at the pictures of other editions](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SRen7_pUv8w346Rl06U2WuoEUotSppTk?usp=sharing) 📷 Get ready to embark on this one-of-a-kind experience! Don't miss out and expand your social circle at our SpeedFriending. See you there! *SpeedFriendship Team* —------------------------------ ¿Listos para salir de la zona de confort? Súmate a una nueva edición de SpeedFriendship ☀️🥂 **La oportunidad perfecta para ampliar tu círculo social y forjar conexiones en Buenos Aires.** 📍 **LUGAR:** Buda Bar (Costa Rica 4667) ⌚ **HORA:** 21:00 horas. 🌐 Evento **Bilingüe**: ESPAÑOL E INGLÉS 🎟️ $10.000 que incluye un trago y bandejeo de pizza Anímate a hacer amigos mientras participas en conversaciones con un **grupo diverso de cuatro extraños**. Nuestro formato garantiza que conectarás con varias personas durante la noche. **Horarios del evento:** 🕗 21:00 - Apertura de puertas y comienzo de la inscripción 🕤 21:30 - Finaliza la inscripción 🕤 21:45 - Comienza la actividad 🕚 23:30 - La actividad finaliza, lo que permite tener tiempo libre para ampliar sus nuevas conexiones. El bar también tiene un torneo de Beerpong, y más tarde, un dj y una pista de baile *⚠️ Para poder participar en el juego **deberás asistir antes de las 21:30 horas**. De lo contrario, es posible que no haya plazas disponibles para participar. Si no puedes llegar a tiempo, aún puedes venir a disfrutar de la noche fuera de la actividad.* *⚠️ Tienes que estar registrado aquí previamente. De lo contrario puede ser solicitado que aguardes al final del ingreso para ver si alguien registrado no llega a tiempo.* ⚠️ *La participación en el juego es individual. El objetivo es conocer nuevos amigos, por lo tanto, el juego propone presentarnos como personas individuales.* ✨ [ÚNETE A NUESTRO GRUPO DE WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXZN2MVkGzSADssNSq9R40) ✨ **[Síguenos en Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meetups.ba)** 📷 [Mira las fotos de las últimas ediciones](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SRen7_pUv8w346Rl06U2WuoEUotSppTk?usp=sharing) 📷 ¡Prepárate para esta experiencia única! Amplía tu círculo social en el SpeedFriending. *SpeedFriendinship Team*

Ready to speak English, meet people from around the world, and have a great time? 🌍 This is a great opportunity to meet international people while sharpening your communication skills. Join us at TEGOBA (The English Group of Buenos Aires) for a dynamic evening of conversation, connection, and cultural exchange. Whether you're a native speaker or a fluent learner, this is your space to connect, share, and enjoy real conversations. ✨ Good vibes. Great conversations. Global friendships. Come solo or with friends, grab a drink, and be part of a vibrant community of locals and expats who love connecting through language. 🗣️ **Conversational level of English is required** – this meetup is all about natural, flowing conversation. If you can jump into discussions with ease, you’ll fit right in! Expect engaging chats about travel, culture, life experiences, and anything that sparks curiosity. No boring lessons—just real people, real conversations, and a welcoming international atmosphere. See you at TEGOBA! Watch this video to check your level for participating in our meetings. [https://youtu.be/dAmsEhnDWXM](https://youtu.be/dAmsEhnDWXM)

🌎✨ **Join Us EN ESPAÑOL at The English Group of BA – TEGOBA!** ✨🌎 We’re excited to invite you to a special language exchange space at **The English Group of BA - TEGOBA**! 📅 **Every first Friday of the month** 🕠 **5:30 PM – 6:30 PM** 🗣️ **Spanish Practice Session** This session is specially designed for foreigners who would like to practice Spanish — **all levels are welcome!** Whether you’re just starting out or looking to polish your conversation skills, this is a friendly and supportive space to build confidence and connect with others. Then… 🕡 **From 6:30 PM onwards** 🇬🇧 **Advanced English Practice Group** We continue the evening with our advanced-level English conversation group — perfect for those who want to challenge themselves and engage in dynamic discussions. It’s a great opportunity to practice, meet new people, and enjoy a multicultural environment all in one evening! 📩 Feel free to message us for more details. We look forward to seeing you there! 💬🌍

please join our WhatsApp group to confirm cafe address and your assistance! https://tally.so/r/w4AO7X Join us for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and inspiration at the BA Coworking Coffee Meetup. Whether you're a remote worker, freelancer, startup founder, or any other creative professional, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and expand your professional and social network. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, bring your enthusiasm, and let's build a supportive community of creatives together. Venue details will be shared on our WhatsApp group, so make sure to RSVP and join us for a productive and enjoyable morning of coworking and entrepreneurship!

En este encuentro trabajaremos con **conversaciones reales**, de esas que a veces evitamos, postergamos o atravesamos con tensión. Es un espacio de **práctica colectiva**, donde miramos **cómo hablamos, cómo escuchamos y qué efecto tienen nuestras palabras**. **✅¿Cómo será el encuentro?** * Trabajo en grupo * Casos reales aportados por los participantes * Sin juicios, sin consejos rápidos, sin recetas La propuesta es **entrenar la mirada**: detectar qué acerca y qué aleja en una conversación, y qué nos pasa cuando la compasión se pierde. **✅¿Para quién es?** * Personas que atraviesan conversaciones difíciles en su vida personal o laboral. * Líderes, profesionales, emprendedores o cualquier persona interesada en comunicarse mejor. 👉🏼**Valor:** * Miembros **Meetup**: **$6,000 ✅** * Miembros **Club de Liderazgo**: $4,000 (únete en [club.exoliderazgo.com](club.exoliderazgo.com)) *\*El valor incluye acceso al encuentro. NO incluye consumición.* **Facilitador**: Esteban Coluccio, Coach Ontológico Certificado (ICF) Lic. en Administración, Magister en Finanzas, ex Director Financiero de IBM. Realizó cursos de Liderazgo en Armonk, New York - San Pablo, Brasil, entre otros. 👉🏼Para mantenernos conectados, te invito a seguirme 📱[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/exoliderazgo)

Join us every other Sunday at Parque Las Heras in Palermo for Cultural Crossroads in the Park, a fun and inclusive meetup led by Dr. Zachary McKinley, a cultural researcher from the USA. Kicking off at 3:00 pm with 30 minutes of casual networking, this gathering invites you to grab a coffee or mate beforehand and connect with fellow participants. At 3:30, Dr. McKinley will guide a 1.5-hour collaborative group discussion exploring cultural dimensions and their profound influence on thoughts, behaviors, perceptions, and communication styles across borders. Whether you're a local, an expat, or just curious about the richness of cultural diversity, this event is your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and broaden your understanding of the world. All are welcome; however, **the conversation will be entirely in English**, as the host does not speak fluent Spanish. Note: To stay safe and hydrated, please bring bug spray, sunscreen/hat, and something to drink (such as mate/coffee/tea/etc.). A blanket to sit on is recommended but not required. Message me on WhatsApp if you need help finding the exact spot: +1 (202) 596-9076

**IMPORTANTE**: El evento transcurre en el parque, que es grande; y si el clima lo requiere en algún café cercano. Por tal motivo se recomienda ingresar al grupo de **Whatsapp** para acceder a la ubicación exacta y actualizada: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa **IMPORTANT:** The meeting is in the park, that is quite big; and in case of raining in a nearby Cafe. Because of that, is highly recommended to join the WhatsApp group in order to know the precise and uploaded location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa 🏛️ **¿DE QUÉ SE TRATA FILOSOFÍA PRÁCTICA?** Filosofía Práctica es un encuentro semanal para quienes disfrutan de conversaciones profundas, el pensamiento crítico, y la exploración de nuevas ideas. No necesitas conocimientos previos, solo curiosidad y ganas de compartir. Cada semana abordamos un tema distinto, practicando la comunicación y construyendo una comunidad de personas reflexivas. 📓 **¿CÓMO FUNCIONA?** * Compartimos el tema de la semana en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp con algunas preguntas guía. * Nos reunimos a las 14:00, comenzando con una charla informal antes de la discusión. * Conversamos en grupos pequeños para que todos puedan participar. * Al final, cada grupo comparte sus conclusiones y cerramos la sesión alrededor de las 16:00. 🧧 **¿CUÁNTO CUESTA?** ¡Es completamente gratis! Si nos reunimos en un café, solo pedimos que apoyes el lugar comprando una bebida. Algunas sedes alquilan un espacio y pueden solicitar donaciones voluntarias, pero no es obligatorio. 💛 **LO QUE DICEN** 🗣 “Siento que Filosofía Práctica te ayuda a construir tu propio sistema de creencias a través de diversas perspectivas, sin imponer lo que está bien o mal.” – Ekam 🗣 “Desde la primera vez que asistí (el tema era autoridad), supe que este era mi lugar. Me encanta cómo nos desafía a cuestionar diferentes puntos de vista, fomentando la apertura y la flexibilidad mental.” – Daniel 🗣 “Siempre quise tener este tipo de conversaciones, pero nunca encontré el espacio adecuado… hasta ahora. La gente, los temas, los debates abiertos… todo hace que sienta que pertenezco aquí.” – Sofía 🤓 **PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES** 📌 **¿Debo estudiar antes de asistir?** – No es necesario. Nos interesa saber *qué piensas tú*, no solo lo que dijeron los filósofos clásicos. Si quieres compartir ideas de alguna corriente de pensamiento, ¡adelante!, pero no es un requisito. 📌 **¿Se habla español?** – ¡Sí! Organizamos los grupos según el idioma para que todos se sientan cómodos participando. 📌 **¿Puedo ir solo/a?** – ¡Por supuesto! Muchos asistentes llegan solos y terminan haciendo grandes conexiones. 📌 **¿Dónde se reúnen?** – Compartimos la ubicación en WhatsApp y Meetup. Recomendamos unirte al grupo de WhatsApp para estar al día. ✨ **Desde 2021, Filosofía Práctica ha crecido a más de 50 capítulos en todo el mundo. ¡Únete a la comunidad!** **EL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP ES EN INGLES, CUALQUIER DUDA CONSULTE POR EL ORGANIZADOR AL INGRESAR.** 📲 [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa) \| 📷 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) \| 🌍 [Website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)

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(We run games every week despite the attendees you'll see in Meetup. Contact Davi on WhatsApp 1-2 days before at +5511 959517055 to guarantee attendance) 🌎 Mixed Tag game for everyone! 🥳 🏉 Tag is a beginner-friendly, no contact sport. There’s no tackling (we provide the velcro tags) and we encourage players to include all newbies! 📍 Location is around Palermo (Message Davi for exact details) ⏰ Time is 4pm to 6pm (During summer we change to 5pm to 7pm, message me!) 👟 All you need to bring is sportswear and water We will occasionally ask for donations to help maintain the equipment for the game 🍻 We always go for drinks afterwards!

SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Some conversations change your day. Some change your life. Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) **What you can expect:** • Deep questions • Social dynamics • Interactive games to feel comfortable • Open-minded people • Respectful environment • Coffee, ideas, and connection You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be honest. This is not small talk. This is real conversation. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día. Otras te cambian la vida. Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 **Qué podés encontrar:** • Preguntas profundas • Dinámicas sociales • Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos • Gente abierta • Ambiente respetuoso • Café, ideas y conexión No necesitás ser experto. Solo necesitás ser auténtico. Esto no es charla superficial. Es conversación real. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

VERSION EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO 👇 **🌎 Social Meet- by Culture Shock Therapy** Meeting new people as an adult shouldn’t feel like a job interview Social Meet is a relaxed international gathering where locals, expats, and travelers come together to talk, laugh, and connect naturally 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Saturday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) What you can expect: • Multilingual conversations • Cultural exchange • Locals + expats + travelers • Genuine laughs • A relaxed and friendly atmosphere Just real people and real conversations. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **🌎 Culture Shock Therapy – Social Meet** Conocer gente nueva de adulto no debería sentirse como una entrevista. Social Meet es un encuentro internacional relajado donde locales, extranjeros y viajeros se juntan para hablar, reír y conectar de forma natural. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los sábados \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 Qué podés encontrar: • Conversaciones en varios idiomas • Intercambio cultural • Locales + extranjeros + viajeros • Risas reales • Ambiente relajado y amigable Sin presión. Sin caretas. Sin incomodidad. Solo gente real y buenas conversaciones. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

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**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. 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)

As a follow-up to our macro class and to get ready for our May and June Field Shoots, we are going to have a macro training "class." I will attempt to work through a number of macro shoots with the group. Those with cameras can try to shoot the same subjects I am shooting. We will start with some small objects and work our way down to smaller and smaller ones. As we photograph each subject, we will consider depth of field, focal plane management, subject composition, background, and lighting. I have no idea how many subjects we will get through, but we will give it our best shot (pun intended!). Bring your camera, whatever macro gear you might have, a tripod if you have one, whatever lighting you may have, etc. This will really be an exercise in seeing what you have, me showing you some ways to approach the subjects, and seeing what works! I am going to add an extra hour to this meeting! CYA There!!!!! Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Starting Shooting Small Stuff 5. 9:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: Macro Madness!

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!