Gamification at Work

Join us for a fun afterwork hangout at Wild Rover Bar where you can socialize, make new friends, and enjoy a great time with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a sports fan looking to catch the game with fellow enthusiasts, or if you simply want to unwind after a long day at work, this event is perfect for you. Connect with international friends, network with others in a relaxed atmosphere, and create lasting memories while enjoying good food and drinks. Let's make this evening a memorable one filled with laughter, friendly conversations, and a vibrant social ambiance. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 10pm! p.s. don’t forget about the happy hours! 2 pints of estrella 8€ 2 glasses of vine 8€ 2 mix drinks 12€

[Apúntate aquí](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) a una conversación honesta sobre las decisiones más difíciles en RRHH Esto es lo que hemos organizado junto a [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/) Habrá una mesa redonda para responsables de RR. HH. que se ven sometidos a una presión creciente al tomar decisiones estratégicas sobre las personas. Facilitada por [Erick Rivera,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickriveram/) con la participación de [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/), influencer de RR. HH. en España y [Rossana Montemurro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossanamontemurro/), directora de RR. HH. de [Cooltra](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooltra-com/), la sesión explorará: Dónde se interrumpe la visibilidad de las competencias Qué aceptan realmente los directivos como «respuesta acertada» En qué puntos se sienten más expuestos los responsables de recursos humanos cuando tienen que justificar sus decisiones. Una conversación interactiva sobre experiencias reales, seguida de un networking informal durante un picoteo. ️ ¿Cuándo? ¡El 24 de febrero, a partir de las 6:30 PM! ¿Dónde? En Tech Barcelona, Pier 01 (dirección exacta en la entrada). Para más información sobre el programa y para inscribirte, encuentra todo en este enlace: [https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) [hashtag#RRHH](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23rrhh&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#personas](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23personas&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#competencias](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23competencias&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

[Apúntate aquí](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) a una conversación honesta sobre las decisiones más difíciles en RRHH Esto es lo que hemos organizado junto a [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/) Habrá una mesa redonda para responsables de RR. HH. que se ven sometidos a una presión creciente al tomar decisiones estratégicas sobre las personas. Facilitada por [Erick Rivera,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickriveram/) con la participación de [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/), influencer de RR. HH. en España y [Rossana Montemurro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossanamontemurro/), directora de RR. HH. de [Cooltra](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooltra-com/), la sesión explorará: Dónde se interrumpe la visibilidad de las competencias Qué aceptan realmente los directivos como «respuesta acertada» En qué puntos se sienten más expuestos los responsables de recursos humanos cuando tienen que justificar sus decisiones. Una conversación interactiva sobre experiencias reales, seguida de un networking informal durante un picoteo. ️ ¿Cuándo? ¡El 24 de febrero, a partir de las 6:30 PM! ¿Dónde? En Tech Barcelona, Pier 01 (dirección exacta en la entrada). Para más información sobre el programa y para inscribirte, encuentra todo en este enlace: [https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) [hashtag#RRHH](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23rrhh&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#personas](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23personas&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#competencias](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23competencias&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

**Mami + Baby Fit Pilates!** Join us with your little one, get back in shape & connect with others! We meet at Stephy's, the Family Cafe! For the ones who want to stay after the class we have a nice coffee & healthy brunch together. Hello there, I'm Julia your Personal Trainer specialized in Women's health & post partum recovery classes. I created this class to **encourage you to start working out again and take away the fear you may have as well as help you to build up your new support network with other Moms!** (So many things change after giving birth, your body looks & feels different, you feel overwhelmed with all the questions, yet you are alone at home and feel isolated.) This class is especially designed to work on specific muscles groups you need to strengthen as a Mom! We use Resistance bands to build up muscles in Legs, Booty, Arms and Back as well as focussing on your deep **Core muscles**, (Diastisis Recti correction exercises when needed), **shoulders & back** muscles to improve your posture & prevent pain. This class is a **beginners/ intermediate Fitness class** for all the Moms that want to get back in shape **safely & effectively**. ( Pregnant Women can also join, I'll provide adaptations when needed) Don't worry if you feel out of shape and weak, this class is to help you get rid of that feeling! Also, don't be afraid that your baby will disturb, it's totally fine if you need to stop & take care / feed your baby during class! **This class is for YOU & to connect with other Moms!** Sounds like what you were looking for? **Whatsapp me to reserve your spot: +34 669 760 790** Prices: \- Single class: 15 Euros \- Pack of 4 classes: 50 Euros \- Pack of 12 classes: 120 Euros \(valid for 3 months\) **What to bring?** \- Blanket / toys for the baby \- Water & a mat for you \- Tera resistance / booty bands if you have Please follow me **@train_withjulia** so we can connect and Join our community **@fitnessformamis** and count on a network of amazing mamis & mamis to be!

Un entrenamiento diseñado para potenciar la fuerza, la resistencia y la flexibilidad necesarias en la danza. Se trabajan core, estabilidad, movilidad articular y prevención de lesiones con ejercicios adaptados al cuerpo del bailarín. Ideal para complementar la técnica y mejorar el rendimiento en el escenario.

[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277

DOORS OPEN: 18:30 **TALK STARTS:** 19:00 NETWORKING: 20:00 – 21:30 **Our Speakers** **Jordi Escayola – Scaling Agentic AI in Enterprise Healthcare** Jordi Escayola is Global AI, Data Science and Advanced Analytics Leader at Sanofi, with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale AI and data initiatives across global organisations. His work spans the full lifecycle of AI systems, from strategy and architecture to operationalisation and scale. In this talk, Jordi will share how agentic AI frameworks are designed and deployed in complex enterprise healthcare contexts, what technical and organisational decisions matter most, and how teams move from experimentation to sustained impact. **Fadi Haddad – From Architecture to Adoption: AI Agents in Hospitals** Fadi Haddad is CEO of Health Force and a founder building AI agents that automate routine workflows in European hospitals. Operating at the intersection of product, engineering, and healthcare operations, he focuses on turning AI architectures into tools that professionals actually use. Fadi will bring a hands-on perspective on deploying agentic AI in live healthcare environments, covering system integration, product trade-offs, adoption challenges, and lessons learned from real-world deployments. **What’s In It For You?** Agentic AI represents a fundamental shift in how intelligent systems are built and used. In healthcare, this shift exposes both major opportunities and hard constraints. In this DeepTech Talks edition, Jordi and Fadi will explore: * What makes agentic AI fundamentally different from traditional ML systems * Why healthcare is becoming a key proving ground for AI agents * Technical and product challenges of deploying agentic AI at scale * How AI agents create value when they move from demos into daily use Expect a grounded, experience-driven discussion connecting architecture, product decisions, and real-world healthcare constraints. **Who Should Come?** * AI/ML engineers and data scientists * Product leaders and engineering managers * Healthcare innovation and digital transformation teams * Founders building AI-driven healthcare solutions * Anyone interested in agentic AI beyond hype and demos **Extras** We’ll have **food and drinks** Come ready to meet senior engineers, product leaders, founders, and decision-makers shaping the future of AI in healthcare. ⚠️ **VENUE CHANGE – PLEASE NOTE** ⚠️ **Cloudworks Passeig de Gràcia**, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 613, 9th Floor, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona Spaces are limited, so grab your spot on Meetup while you can. **Brought to you by DeepTech Recruitment & Cloudworks**

** Fechas ( 2 sesiones – sábados):** **• Sábado 28 de febrero** **• Sábado 07 de marzo** **⏰ Horario: 11:00 a 14:00** ** Materiales: incluidos** ** Valor total (2 sesiones): 60 €** **Te invitamos a un taller de alfarería y cerámica precolombina enfocado en la creatividad, el trabajo manual y el aprendizaje de técnicas tradicionales utilizadas por los pueblos originarios de Abya Yala.** **Nicol Romero es especialista en cerámica precolombina, y en su trabajo recupera y pone en práctica técnicas ancestrales de modelado manual. En este taller exploraremos métodos como rollitos, placas, pellizcos y moldeo, combinando conocimientos técnicos con la expresión personal y el contacto directo con la arcilla.** **Durante el proceso se realizarán piezas utilitarias y simbólicas, tales como tazones, cuencos y platos, incorporando motivos precolombinos y trabajando acabados en engobe, poniendo especial atención en la forma, la superficie y el lenguaje visual de las culturas ancestrales.** **Trabajaremos con arcilla de baja temperatura, conociendo los materiales y componentes fundamentales de la cerámica, así como técnicas de acabado tradicionales como el pulido y los engobes. El proceso invita a comprender la pieza desde su forma hasta su superficie, poniendo en valor el tiempo del hacer, la relación con la materia y el trabajo artesanal.** **Retomar estas técnicas precolombinas es también una herramienta práctica y accesible para quienes no cuentan con torno ni taller propio, y desean adquirir conocimientos para desarrollar la cerámica en casa o en cualquier espacio, desde una lógica manual, consciente y autónoma.** **No es necesario tener experiencia previa.** **Un espacio para aprender, experimentar y crear desde las manos, en diálogo con saberes antiguos.** **✨ A veces, simplificar también es una forma de enriquecer.** ........................................................................................................................................... ** Dates (2 sessions – Saturdays):** • Saturday, February 28 • Saturday, March 07 **⏰ Time:** 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ** Materials:** included ** Total fee (2 sessions):** €60 We invite you to a **pre-Columbian pottery and ceramics workshop** focused on creativity, hands-on work, and learning traditional techniques used by the Indigenous peoples of **Abya Yala**. **Nicol Romero** is a specialist in pre-Columbian ceramics, and her practice revives and applies ancestral hand-building techniques. In this workshop, we will explore methods such as **coil building, slab construction, pinch techniques, and hand molding**, combining technical knowledge with personal expression and direct contact with clay. Throughout the process, participants will create **functional and symbolic pieces**—such as bowls, vessels, and plates—incorporating pre-Columbian motifs and working with **slip finishes**, with special attention to form, surface, and the visual language of ancestral cultures. We will work with **low-fire clay**, learning about the fundamental materials and components of ceramics, as well as traditional finishing techniques such as **burnishing and slips**. The process invites an understanding of each piece from its form to its surface, valuing the time of making, the relationship with the material, and artisanal work. Reclaiming these pre-Columbian techniques is also a **practical and accessible approach** for those who do not have access to a wheel or a dedicated studio, and who wish to develop ceramic practice at home or in any space, following a **manual, conscious, and autonomous** logic. **No previous experience is required.** A space to learn, experiment, and create with the hands, in dialogue with ancient knowledge. ✨ *Sometimes, simplifying is also a way of enriching.*

## Start your weekend with games, laughter, and new friends! Every Friday **19:00–24:00**, join us for good vibes, great food, and **100+ games** to explore. Pasa Tapas Restaurant (Barceloneta) **Prices** **BGB Club:** FREE entry **Entry:** 5€ (drink included, beer/soft drink) 100+ games • English & Spanish • Up to 120 players [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn/) By attending, you agree to be photographed or filmed for event promotion. *** **Noche de Juegos @ Pasa Tapas (Viernes)** ¡Empieza el fin de semana con juegos, risas y nuevos amigos! Cada viernes **19:00–24:00**, disfruta de buen ambiente y **más de 100 juegos**. Restaurante Pasa Tapas (Barceloneta) **Precios** **BGB Club:** entrada GRATIS **Invitado:** 5€ (bebida incluida cerveza/refresco) Más de 100 juegos • Inglés y español • Hasta 120 personas [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn/) Al asistir, aceptas ser fotografiado o grabado con fines promocionales.

Join us for a fun afterwork hangout at Wild Rover Bar where you can socialize, make new friends, and enjoy a great time with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a sports fan looking to catch the game with fellow enthusiasts, or if you simply want to unwind after a long day at work, this event is perfect for you. Connect with international friends, network with others in a relaxed atmosphere, and create lasting memories while enjoying good food and drinks. Let's make this evening a memorable one filled with laughter, friendly conversations, and a vibrant social ambiance. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 10pm! p.s. don’t forget about the happy hours! 2 pints of estrella 8€ 2 glasses of vine 8€ 2 mix drinks 12€

*Description in English, Español i Català!* **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)!** ***English*** We are excited to host the very first edition of ***The Game of Awareness***, a 3-hour interactive experience designed to bring people together in a **meaningful, playful, and inspiring way**. This Saturday morning, give yourself the space to meet **new people, have fun, and explore what truly nourishes you** — physically, mentally, and emotionally Through playful theatrical exercises, embodied movement, small group discussions, and open conversations, you’ll explore: ✨ What energizes your body What stimulates your mind What feeds your soul The experience blends insights from **neuroscience and ancient chakra philosophy,** creating a space that is grounded, deep, dynamic & fun. No skills required. No performance pressure. **Just bring your curiosity, your openness and your desire to connect.** Hosted at Nomad House, one of Barcelona’s coolest creative spaces. After the event, you’ll have the opportunity to join the vibrant Nomad House community and connect with amazing people through future events. Duration: 3 hours ️️️️️ Contribution: 15€ ️️️️️ in English (no matter your level!) ️ Everyone is welcome Be part of the very first edition! ***Español*** Estamos encantados de organizar la primera edición de ***The Game of Awareness***, una experiencia interactiva de 3 horas diseñada para unir a las personas de una manera **significativa, lúdica e inspiradora.** Este sábado por la mañana, date el espacio para **conocer gente nueva, divertirte y explorar aquello que realmente te nutre** física, mental y emocionalmente. A través de ejercicios teatrales lúdicos, movimiento corporal consciente, dinámicas en grupos pequeños y conversaciones abiertas, explorarás: ✨ Qué energiza tu cuerpo Qué estimula tu mente Qué alimenta tu alma La experiencia combina aportes de la **neurociencia y la filosofía ancestral de los chakras**, creando un espacio profundo, dinámico, con los pies en la tierra y divertido. No se requieren habilidades. No hay presión por “actuar”. Solo trae tu **curiosidad, apertura y ganas de conectar.** Organizado en Nomad House, uno de los espacios creativos más cool de Barcelona. Después del evento, tendrás la oportunidad de unirte a la vibrante comunidad de Nomad House y conectar con personas increíbles en futuros eventos. Duración: 3 horas ️️️ Aporte: 15€ ️️️️️ En inglés (¡sin importar tu nivel!) Todo el mundo es bienvenido Sé parte de la primera edición! ***Català*** Estem emocionats d’organitzar la primera edició de ***The Game of Awareness***, una experiència interactiva de 3 hores dissenyada per unir les persones d’una manera **significativa, lúdica i inspiradora.** Aquest dissabte al matí, regala’t l’espai per **conèixer gent nova, divertir-te i explorar allò que realment et nodreix** físicament, mentalment i emocionalment. A través d’exercicis teatrals lúdics, moviment corporal conscient, dinàmiques en petits grups i converses obertes, exploraràs: ✨ Què energitza el teu cos Què estimula la teva ment Què alimenta la teva ànima L’experiència combina aportacions de la **neurociència i la filosofia ancestral dels xacres**, creant un espai profund, dinàmic, arrelat i divertit. No cal cap habilitat prèvia. No hi ha pressió per “actuar”. Només porta la teva **curiositat, obertura i les teves ganes de connectar.** Organitzat a Nomad House, un dels espais creatius més cool de Barcelona. Després de l’esdeveniment, tindràs l’oportunitat d’unir-te a la vibrant comunitat de Nomad House i connectar amb persones increïbles en futurs esdeveniments. Durada: 3 hores ️️️️️ Aportació: 15€ ️️️️️ En anglès (sigui quin sigui el teu nivell!) Tothom és benvingut Forma part de la primera edició!

You thought we would skip February? NO! We're back, baby! February Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and pizza and beer will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a beer, a snack, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan and Giorgio Polvara from Perk** **19:00 The 2600€ Mistake: How we saved 90% on Cloud Costs by breaking the SSR Myth** Speaker: [Danilo Velasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAXUQZYBfPgAdfwWiNG72HHc5rtHIS9pAWY), Staff Web Platform Engineer and Consultant When our Astro/React migration reached 8,000 RPS, 100 pods couldn't prevent the crash loops. Discover how mastering Node.js internals—Cluster API, file descriptors, and strict timeouts—slashed our bill from 2,850€ to 250€ while handling 1.6B monthly views. A war story about why "frontend-only" thinking fails on the server. **19:25 400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical.** Speaker: [Anemari Fiser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAsj0FIBwsd5kRTr2_wWLQKe-vFNZDCtNlE)\, O’Reilly Author \| Engineering Leader After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, it’s rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment, and why “getting better technically” almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** **Perk** The intelligent platform for travel and spend. Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is designed to eliminate the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams' morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work. By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control. Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work for over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and are backed by first-class investors such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners. Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

\*\*[Grupo Whatsapp Modo Social ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUg0NDBb4IhG50CVm9gDiW)\*\* **¿Te imaginas un dado gigante decidiendo tu destino… más atrevido?** ¿Te atreves a salir de lo predecible y dejar que la suerte suba la temperatura? ¿Te apetece jugar, provocar sonrisas nerviosas y descubrir hasta dónde te lleva una simple tirada? Entonces… **Dado Picante** es tu evento. Aquí el protagonista no es el azar de un casino ni un juego inocente de mesa. Es un **dado gigante** que activa retos más intensos, dinámicas cargadas de intriga y momentos donde la tensión se siente en el aire. Cada número desbloquea desafíos inesperados, preguntas atrevidas, juegos de complicidad y situaciones que despiertan curiosidad… y algo más. Para más información consulta nuestra página web: **[https://www.modosocial.es/](https://www.modosocial.es/)** **Coste:** 5€ para gastos de organización. Y aparte pedir una consumición mínima. \*Este evento se anuncia también en otras palataformas.

**LeadDev Barcelona Meetup #5 – Empowering Engineering Leadership** We’re back for another edition of **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup**, tailored specifically for **tech leads, engineering managers**, and **engineering leaders** looking to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry. This event is all about **leading teams, driving engineering excellence**, and exploring strategies that can help you **scale your leadership impact**. With inspiring talks from top professionals and ample networking opportunities, this is the perfect environment for learning, sharing insights, and forging connections with peers. **What can you expect?** * **Actionable leadership insights** on scaling engineering teams and improving productivity * **Networking with fellow tech leads, engineering managers**, and senior engineers * **Delicious refreshments and snacks**, courtesy of our sponsor, Manychat **Date:** 26th of Februrary 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00 **Location:** [Manychat's Barcelona Office (Carrer de Pau Claris, 194, Eixample, 08037)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7GaVtstraiSM5fHo7) **Agenda:** 18:00 – Arrival, networking, and refreshments 18:20 – Welcome from the hosts 18:30 – Welcome from the sponsor 18:35 – **How to Speed Up a Development Team** \- Anton Zhukov\, Engineering Manager at Manychat *When deadlines tighten and expectations keep rising, speeding up the team feels like the most obvious solution. I will show which points in the development process are usually used to accelerate teams and why they tend to deliver quick results.* 19:00 - **400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical** \- Anemari Fiser \- Tech Lead trainer *After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, it’s rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment and why “getting better technically” almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward.* 19:25 – Closing remarks 19:30 – Networking with Food & Drinks 21:00 – Close Spaces are limited – **RSVP to secure your spot** and join a community of engineering leaders who are shaping the future of tech! Whether you're an established engineering manager or stepping into a leadership role, **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup** will give you the tools, insights, and connections to level up your career and make a lasting impact on your teams. If you need further information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: hello@leaddev.com. Here is a friendly reminder of our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community. We can’t wait to see you there! And don't forget to share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups in the following months. Thank you to our Barcelona Meetup partner Manychat!

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. 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)

Build your network the fun and productive way! We have had THOUSANDS of amazing connections created at our luncheons over the last 9 years! Join us at the brand new North High Brewing, in Downtown Dublin, every 3rd Monday from 11:30am-1pm! The address is: 56 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 There is plenty of free parking across the street in the Library Parking lot! All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event. Just purchase your own lunch! Whether you are a new networker, or a seasoned networker, you'll feel welcome from the time you arrive, and leave energized with all of your new connections! Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy some open networking in a very cool location! At 11:45am, everyone will be seated, order their own meals, and get to know their new table-mates! Beginning at noon, we provide the opportunity for all participants to be introduced and welcomed to the group. Having a good conversation and want to stay longer? No problem, we have a private room, so stay as long as you like. We do have a limited amount of space, so RSVP right away and please honor your RSVP! I will keep an eye out and close off the event once we reach capacity. See you at lunch! By attending an event with the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, and/or Chris Borja, you are granting permission to the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, to have unlimited right, without charge, to use your likeness in photos, videos, recordings and in all media now known or hereafter created to be used and distributed in perpetuity for promotional and publicity purposes. By attending an event you agree to release the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, their staff, board of directors, members and their partners from any liability.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!