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If you’re actively **building/coding AI projects** (LLM apps, agents, evals, RAG, infra), come join. This is a **technical networking** meetup. Conversations are usually technically deep and hands-on. 👉🏻 **Good fit:** engineers, technical founders, researchers. 👉🏻 **Not a fit:** "AI curious", general networking. 👉🏻**Bring:** a project, demo, repo, problem you’re stuck on, or a hiring need. ⏰ We'll start at **7:00 PM at [Alice Secret Garden C/ de Pau Claris, 90, L'Eixample!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucBUHhce9Ps2dBrJ8)** 🔥 Join our **[community on WhatsApp (developers only)](https://forms.fillout.com/t/76vmbAQRoNus)** 🔥 LinkedIn: **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-engineers-community)** 🔥 Website: **[https://ai-engineers.community](https://ai-engineers.community)** See you then!

Si crees que la filosofía necesita diálogo, y que nosotros necesitamos de filosofía, este encuentro es para ti. El encuentro de Consulta Filosófica y Dialógica Colectiva en Barcelona te dará las herramientas para empezar a desarrollar una investigación filosófica capaz de abordar problemas y cuestiones colectivas o individuales que marcan tu y nuestra existencia. Un camino nunca experimentado en Barcelona, con el apoyo de un Filósofo del diálogo que se pone al servicio del descubrimiento, siempre imprevisible, de nuevas verdades comunes. Para descubrir cómo afrontar juntos lo que no somos capaces de comprender solos. Si vienes por Primera vez, es mejor llegar 10 minutos antes del encuentro. Para participar leer bien la descripción del grupo. Idiomas (español e ingles; catalán e italiano). Evento gratuito con abono libre a partir de 5 euro. Método dialogico: Por elegir If you believe that philosophy needs dialogue, and that we need philosophy, this meeting is for you. The first meeting of Collective Philosophical Consultancy will give you the tools to start developing a philosophical research capable of tackling collective or individual problems and questions that mark your and our existence. A path never experienced before in Barcelona, with the support of a Philosopher of dialogue who puts himself at the service of the discovery, always unpredictable, of new common truths. To discover how to face together what we are not able to understand alone. To participate, please read the group description carefully. Languages (Spanish and English; Catalan and Italian). Free event with free subscription (at least 5 Euros Dialogo al Method: To be chosen

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

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La Meditacion es la clave para conseguir paz interior. Cuando nuestra mente está en calma, dejamos de preocuparnos y podemos disfrutar de una felicidad real cada vez más duradera. Aunque las condiciones externas no sean favorables, si tenemos paz mental, las podremos afrontar con una actitud más positiva y constructiva, lo cual nos ayudará a tomar mejores decisiones. Además mejoraremos nuestras relaciones y conectaremos más con los demás. **Si quieres conocer y experimentar los Beneficios de la Meditación te invitamos a esta nueva actividad gratuita** **Cada lunes de 11h a 12h en nuestro Centro de la calle Berlín 97 puedes asistir a una meditación guiada y posteriormente participar en la tertulia con una monja budista** para compartir experiencias o plantear dudas mientras te tomas algo en nuestro **Café de la Paz** un espacio amplio y acogedor en el que te sentirás muy a gusto. No necesitas experiencia previa, ni tienes que apuntarte, todos son bienvenidos!!🙏🏻🌟🤗 Organiza: **Centro de Meditación Kadampa de Barcelona**. Somos una entidad sin ánimo de lucro creada para ayudar a las personas a desarrollar su paz mental y encontrar métodos prácticos para resolver los problemas cotidianos. Ofrecemos sesiones gratuitas y cursos de meditación desde nuestros dos centros en Barcelona ciudad y Montserrat (San Salvador de Guardiola) para ayudar a las personas a conectar con su Paz mental. Formamos parte de una Fundación Internacional para la difusión de la filosofía budista y la meditación en todo el mundo 🙏🏻

[Join our new Whatsapp Group for the latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ELiOKSbxIn99mRuydBOKqm) This Monday we’re hosting a **free Salsa and Bachata class for beginners**, followed by a **social dance night** where you can practice what you’ve learned in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’ve never danced before or just want to refresh the basics, this night is designed to be open, fun, and completely beginner-friendly. *** ### 🕖 Schedule **20:00 – Doors Open** Arrive, grab a drink, meet other dancers, and get ready for the class. **20:15 – Salsa Class** We start with Salsa fundamentals, focusing on simple steps, partner work, and building confidence on the dance floor. **21:00 – Bachata Class** After Salsa, we move into Bachata. Smooth, fun, and easy to follow. **22:00 – Social Dancing Begins** The music keeps playing and the space turns into a social dance floor. Practice, meet new people, and enjoy the vibe. *** **About the teacher Devon Katrina** I am a multi-disciplinary dancer, singer, and actor, born and raised in Los Angeles. I was raised by a family that loves to travel and explore the art and music of the world which inspired me to pursue ethnomusicology and world arts and culture. I studied World Arts and Culture at Santa Monica College, and UCLA. I have danced in movies, tv shows, arenas, and music videos for some of the top artists in the world, including CNCO, Pee Wee, Jon Z, Eladdio, YBN Nahmir, Happy Singh, and Midnight Sister. I was featured dancing Flamenco in the third meet the parents film “Little Fockers.” I have taught at studios all over LA, including SoHo Dance, and Liz Lira dance academy. For 7 years I taught for my mentor at Liz Lira dance Academy in Culver City I moved to Barcelona in 2023 to pursue my deep love of Bachata Sensual I taught and performed at the Vancouver Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba festival. I taught and performed Latin Burlesque at the Los Angeles Hustle Congress. I performed for over 50k people with the band Quitapenas at the Los Angeles Afro Latino Dance Festival at Grand Park DTLA. I started my own Heels troupe called “Les Femmes Fatales” in 2021 that performs my choreographies all over LA, in places such as The Granada, The Victorian, Townhouse and the Del Monte Speakeasy, the Warehouse and more. @devonkatrina ### What to expect You can come alone, many people do, and you’ll always find someone to dance with. Of course, bringing a friend makes it even more fun. The classes are **free**, and at the end of the session there will be the option to **donate to the teacher** if you enjoyed the class and would like to support their work. We also encourage everyone to support the venue by grabbing a drink and enjoying the atmosphere. Come for the class, stay for the social, and leave with new moves and new connections

Prueba gratis una sesión!!!! Te permitirá participar, probar y disfrutar con nosotros de una sesión grupal de entrenamiento al aire libre. Y si te interesa unirte a nosotros por 50€ al mes tienes acceso a todas nuestras sesiones presenciales y online más un estudio de nutrición totalmente personalizado valorado en 100 € incluido en la cuota mensual sin coste alguno!!! Seguro que tu al igual que nosotros valoras muchísimo en estos momentos el cuidarte de manera segura, con nosotros lo lograrás! Como serán éstas sesiones?? Si bien son sesiones grupales, como te realizaremos un estudio de nutrición totalmente personalizado, tendremos todo tu historial de necesidades y objetivos, con lo cual nos permitirá realizar correcciones dentro de la clase de grupo. Que necesitas traer?? Una esterilla, ropa cómoda para hacer ejercicio y agua. Qué trabajaremos? Ejercicios funcionales combinados con ejercicios de cardio, movilidad y equilibrio. Como reservo mi plaza?? Entra en el siguiente enlace: https://www.silvanavigo.com/entrenamiento-grupal-al-aire-libre/ Consultas Silvana Vigo 630635871

Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

La Green Software Foundation colabora en la difusión del evento organizado por Green AI Barcelona, en la que se presentará el proyecto GAISSA, de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. [Optimizing AI Inference: How to Cut Costs, Latency & Energy, jue, 12 mar 2026, 18:30 | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/es-es/green-ai-barcelona/events/313278330/) Consideramos que esta charla será del interés de los miembros del grupo de MeetUp de Barcelona. La asistencia es libre y presencial. Apuntarse directamente en el evento original. **NO APUNTARSE EN ESTE EVENTO**

La IA está acelerando los tiempos y transformando las metodologías que usábamos hasta ayer. Es el momento de poner en común cómo queremos que evolucione nuestra profesión. El futuro del sector tecnológico lo construimos entre todas las personas que formamos la comunidad. ¿Y qué mejor que hacerlo con un Open Space para toda la comunidad crafter, el primero de 2026? 🙌 Como viene siendo habitual, lo realizaremos en [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), el campus de programación más innovador que siempre está dispuesto a acoger eventos de la comunidad. En esta ocasión nos hemos juntado con las comunidades [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/"), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/ "https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/") y [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/ "https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/") para conseguir que sea más que especial. 🚨 **Las inscripciones se realizan únicamente vía Eventbrite**, así que no te olvides de obtener tu ticket en **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** ¡Esperamos verte el 14 de marzo! 🦄 *** AI is accelerating timelines and transforming the methodologies we used until yesterday. It’s time to come together and discuss how we want our profession to evolve. The future of the tech sector is built by all the people who make up the community. And what better way to do it than with an Open Space for the entire crafter community, the first one of 2026? 🙌 We will do it at [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), the most innovative programming campus, always willing to host community events. This time we’ve teamed up with the [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/) and [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/) communities to make it extra special. 🚨 **Registrations are made only via Eventbrite**, so don't forget to get your ticket at **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** See you March 14th! 🦄 *** La IA està accelerant els temps i transformant les metodologies que fèiem servir fins ahir. És el moment de posar en comú com volem que evolucioni la nostra professió. El futur del sector tecnològic el construïm entre totes les persones que formem la comunitat. I què millor que fer-ho amb un Open Space per a tota la comunitat crafter, el primer del 2026? 🙌 Com és habitual, ho farem a [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), el campus de programació més innovador que sempre està disposat a acollir esdeveniments de la comunitat. En aquesta ocasió ens hem unit amb les comunitats [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/) y [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/) per aconseguir que sigui més que especial. 🚨 **Les inscripcions es realitzen únicament via Eventbrite**, així que no t'oblidis de treure l'entrada a **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** Ens veiem el 14 de Març! 🦄

🔥 AI Agent Engineering: From RAG to Multi-Agent Orchestration 📅 10 de marzo | 🕡 18:30 📍 Oficinas de Google Cloud - Spaces Plaza Universitat Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 583, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona La inteligencia artificial está evolucionando rápidamente… pero también lo están haciendo sus errores. En este meetup iremos más allá del hype para hablar de lo que realmente implica construir AI agents que funcionen en producción. Hablaremos sobre: ✅ RAG vs Fine-tuning: cuándo usar cada enfoque ✅ Sistemas multi-agente: cuándo ayudan y cuándo complican ✅ Guardrails, observabilidad y patrones human-in-the-loop ✅ Protocolos emergentes como MCP y A2A para comunicación agente-herramienta y agente-agente 🎤 Speaker principal: Fabricio Carraro Ingeniero en Computación (UNICAMP) y especialista en Data & Machine Learning, Fabricio es una referencia en IA en Brasil y Latinoamérica. ✨ Autor publicado sobre IA, LLMs y Prompt Engineering ✨ Creador de un proyecto open source de RAG incluido en el cookbook oficial de Google Gemma ✨ Host del podcast #1 en tecnología en Brasil: “IA Sob Controle” ✨ Co-creador de la “Artificial Intelligence Immersion Week” junto a Google (más de 300.000 personas) ✨ AI Specialist en conferencias internacionales Una sesión técnica, directa y sin humo. 🤝 Dinámica grupal con Monica Verdi – Code Sherpas Mónica es experta en comunicación efectiva y creación de equipos tecnológicos diversos y de alto rendimiento. Con casi 15 años de experiencia, trabaja con startups y scaleups para construir equipos que no solo entienden la visión del negocio, sino que la convierten en realidad. Nos guiará en una dinámica grupal diseñada para potenciar colaboración, comunicación y pensamiento estratégico en entornos tecnológicos. 🎯 Este evento es para ti si: Estás construyendo con LLMs Diseñas productos con IA Te interesa la arquitectura de agentes Quieres entender qué funciona realmente en producción 📍 Google Cloud - Spaces Plaza Universitat Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 583, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona 🕡 18:30 🎟️ Plazas limitadas Nos vemos el 10 de marzo. #AI #AIAgents #RAG #LLM #MachineLearning #GoogleCloud #TechCommunity #WomenInTech #BuildWithAI Agenda --- Speaker Fabricio Carraro - Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Ai Developer Advocate) Host Rosemarie García López - Women Tech Makers Barcelona UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Mataró, Spain | Google WTM Barcelona Co Organizer | FoF Avocate --- Partners Google Cloud (https://cloud.google.com) Code Sherpas --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-ai-agent-engineering-from-rag-to-multi-agent-orchestration/.

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

Celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer con una charla sobre Jane Goodall y Lynn Margulis, pioneras que transformaron la ciencia. En conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Mujer, te invitamos a una charla dedicada a dos científicas extraordinarias que transformaron la ciencia: Jane Goodall, referente mundial en primatología y conservación, cuya labor cambió la relación entre humanos y naturaleza. Lynn Margulis, pionera en la teoría endosimbiótica, que revolucionó nuestra comprensión de la evolución. Exploraremos sus descubrimientos, su impacto en la ciencia y cómo su legado sigue inspirando generaciones. ¡Acompáñanos para rendir homenaje a estas mujeres que abrieron caminos y siguen inspirando al mundo! Actividad impartida por: Cecilia Coelho, Cristal Martínez y Juana Mari Iglesias 🎟️ Actividad gratuita ⚠️ Sé responsable con tu inscripción. Si no puedes asistir, por favor, cancela tu plaza para dar lugar a otra persona. Si tienes alguna pregunta puedes contactarnos al móvil: 686 22 62 84. \*\*\* Para garantizar el buen funcionamiento de la actividad y evitar interrupciones, se ruega puntualidad. No se permitirá la entrada pasados los primeros 10 minutos de la actividad. Gracias por la comprensión.

Running production-level AI (especially LLMs and generative models) is facing a wall: cost, performance and hardware availability. Cloud bills are skyrocketing, latency is impacting user experience, and reliance on high-end GPUs is creating a bottleneck. On top of that, new regulations such as the EU AI Act are increasingly requiring transparency on energy consumption. Green AI is an emerging field dedicated to making AI environmentally sustainable without compromising model performance. This discipline goes hand in hand with engineering efficiency: using fewer resources to achieve equivalent results. By optimizing models to reduce energy consumption, we address two critical goals at once: we significantly improve operational margins and scalability, and we minimize the carbon emissions. In this session, we will demonstrate how to address these challenges using **GAISSA**, a UPC spin-off project that automates AI model optimization. We will show a **Live Demo** covering: * A walk-through of how a standard model is compressed and adapted for efficiency * A Return on Investment (ROI) comparison of a standard vs. an optimized model * A visualization of cost reduction (€), latency (ms), and emissions (CO2) **Who Are We** We are the team behind GAISSA, researchers and engineers from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). We specialize in AI efficiency and model optimization, and our mission is to make advanced AI accessible, affordable, and compliant with future standards. More on: [https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems](https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems) **Location and sponsor** This event is sponsered by **basetis**, a technology consultancy that stands out not just for its IT services, but for its radical approach to corporate structure. The event will take place in their office, which is located in **La Pedrera (Casa Milà)**. The access to the building will be by **Carrer Provença** entrance. **Event schedule** Doors open from **18:30** to **19:00.** Please join us after the presentation for pizza and drinks to network with other attendees.

Join us for a unique experience of combining the healing energy of Reiki with the artistic expression of handbuilding clay. This workshop will delve into the ancient practice of Reiki, promoting holistic health and wellness through energy healing. Participants will learn the basics of handbuilding clay while immersing themselves in a spiritual and creative environment. This event is perfect for those interested in exploring the connections between art, spirituality, and energy healing. Come and indulge in an afternoon of self-care, mindfulness, and craft as we mold clay with intention and positive energy. Whether you are a seasoned Reiki practitioner or new to both Reiki and Crafts, this workshop welcomes all who seek a harmonious blend of creativity and healing.

**Agenda:** * 6-6:30 pm: Networking and food/drinks * 6:30-7:15 pm: Announcements and presentation * 7:15 pm-7:30 pm: Q&A and close-out **Hacking the Stack: Using OpenSearch Dashboards as an Application Framework** Most developers treat OpenSearch Dashboards (OSD) strictly as a visualization layer—a place for charts and graphs. They are missing the bigger picture. OSD is a powerful, untapped environment for full-stack application development. In this session, we peel back the architecture of **an enterprise-grade risk, compliance, and security platform built entirely *on top of* OSD**. We moved beyond simple plugins and pushed OSD to its limits to create a seamless, interactive application experience. Join us for a deep dive into the engineering reality of the OpenSearch stack, including: * **The Analysis:** Why the OpenSearch stack beat out the competition. * **The Build,** **Beyond Visualization:** How to implement custom React components to build complex workflows and interactive UIs within OSD. * **The Integrations:** Integrating Wazuh for agent management and ingesting data at scale. * **The “Gotchas”:** Honest, real-world lessons on data handling, state management, and what to look out for. **If you are ready to push your plugins from “reporting tools” to “robust software,” do not miss this session!**

**The NoVA Forward Party's March 2026 Social Event will be at Pisco y Nazca Gastrobar in Reston on Wednesday, March 11th starting at 6:30 PM.** Forward Party members and guests will have an opportunity to socialize with each other, learn more about the Party and other opportunities to participate, all while enjoying wonderful food and drink! Pisco y Nazca is located [about 10 minutes away from the Reston Town Center Metro Station on the Silver Line.](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Reston+Town+Center,+Reston,+VA+20191/Pisco+y+Nazca+Ceviche+Gastrobar,+1871+Explorer+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/@38.9556926,-77.3640052,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64819e3b9a3af:0x79660a279d78850f!2m2!1d-77.360184!2d38.952766!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64995fc72437b:0xaa8dff8eae11a6ab!2m2!1d-77.3601954!2d38.9586109!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Pisco y Nazca is also located right next to two Parking Garages, both a couple minutes walk away ([Red](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Red+Garage,+12025+Town+Square+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/Pisco+y+Nazca+Ceviche+Gastrobar,+1871+Explorer+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/@38.9579213,-77.3612486,18.62z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64819561cb327:0xc3553158d6b54294!2m2!1d-77.3605819!2d38.957638!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64995fc72437b:0xaa8dff8eae11a6ab!2m2!1d-77.3601954!2d38.9586109!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) & [Orange](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Orange+Garage,+Library+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/Pisco+y+Nazca+Ceviche+Gastrobar,+1871+Explorer+St,+Reston,+VA+20190/@38.9579887,-77.3604528,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b6481934febbbd:0xb0133ef1caf8fadd!2m2!1d-77.3588211!2d38.957565!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64995fc72437b:0xaa8dff8eae11a6ab!2m2!1d-77.3601954!2d38.9586109!3e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Garages). Here are Menus for attendees to help decide what they would like to enjoy during our Monthly Social (Gluten-Free Options are available upon request): * [Beverage Menu](https://piscoynazca.com/wp-content/menus/reston/PYNRES_Beverage.pdf) * [Happy Hour Menu](https://piscoynazca.com/wp-content/menus/reston/PYNRES_HappyHour.pdf) * [Dinner Menu](https://piscoynazca.com/wp-content/menus/reston/PYNRES_Dinner.pdf) Note: Happy Hour Service will be available during the first half-hour of our Monthly Social (6:30 PM - 7:00 PM). Attendees will be expected to pay for their individual or group items. We look forward to seeing you!

**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.

Want to mess with some electronics? Or perhaps contribute to HacDC's main group project? HacDC's latest event brings hardware projects to the community. We will focus primarily on the main project (Space Blimp!) but please feel free to bring some of your own projects to show off and work on!

Sci-fi convention

**Agenda :** * 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking * 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our March 12th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.** **Title:** Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric **Description:** Explore Microsoft Fabric’s integrated Data Science experience across ideation, preprocessing, modeling, & deployment. Learn how to ingest and prepare data via OneLake and Lakehouse, leverage Notebooks, Data Wrangler, Spark, SynapseML, MLflow for experimentation, & operationalize predictions with batch scoring and Power BI direct integration. Also, learn to build generative AI Q&A systems using Fabric Data Agents. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!