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!

**¿Te gustan los juegos de roles ocultos o de deducción social?** Entonces te encantará Feed the Kraken. En esta actividad, encontrarás un juego de deducción social en el que tendrás que convencer al resto de jugadores de cuál es tu bando para llegar a puerto (o hundir el barco en el que estáis). ¡Cuidado porque hay un kraken que no os lo pondrá nada fácil! Además de apuntarte en Meetup, es imprescindible unirse [grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4xw9Y4p5pPLuDo8YB0onJ) para gestionar las reservas. **Información relevante sobre la actividad** **Fecha:** Miércoles 25 de febrero- 19:00h. **Lugar:** [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/hvyTizB). **Nivel:** Principiantes y medio experimentados. **Idioma:** Castellano. Anímate a venir a jugar con nosotros. No importa si eres principiante o veterano, ¡lo importante es pasarlo bien, reírse y descubrir quién bluffea mejor! **Para participar es necesario adquirir un ticket de 4€, canjeable por una bebida (agua, cerveza, refresco o copa de vino).**

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

** 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.*

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)

**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!

**Hi, we're Barcelona Digital Nomads community!** This is a placeholder for our upcoming weekly meetup! **RSVP to get notified** when we add the location and more info. *(All info about our community below: WhatsApp groups, discounts, Digital Nomad Visa & TAX consulting, etc.).* **We organize PAID & FREE meetups,** so keep an eye on the description of the event if you need a ticket! ️ \-\-\-\-\-\- ​** ABOUT BDN:** *We're one of the biggest communities in town, with 3000+ members. We organize weekly events such as afterwork meetups, coworking days, networking dinners, etc.)* * ​​* Barcelona Digital Nomads* ***[WhatsApp Community](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads) (via LinkTree).*** * ​* Barcelona Business Networking Circle* ***[WhatsApp Community!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzePn7uLVeIKR1N3qZkq5r)*** ‍ **CONSULTATIONS:** We help our members with [DIGITAL NOMAD VISA, TAX, NIE, etc.](https://h9vlm49h6fl.typeform.com/BDNform) **COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS & COLLABS:** * ​**ENSO Coliving** (10% discount on your first month, [explained in our LinkTree](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads)) * **[REBOOT](https://www.rebootbruc.com/) GYM 10% OFF** – Train at Barcelona’s most exclusive fitness club, **get an exclusive offer and** **10% off on 1-6 month full access gym plans** and 10% off all fitness classes! * **30% Discount on Coding Bootcamps with CODEWORKS:** An exclusive opportunity for our community to join a BootCamp with a 30% discount on (8-week and 12-week) courses! Book a [FREE info call](https://codeworks.me/contact/).​ * ​**CROISSANT App** \| Membership for 30\+ coworking spaces in Barcelona \([€15 discount link](https://www.getcroissant.com/a/viktor36)) * ​**ClassPass:** [1-month free](https://classpass.com/refer/SD1GSFVH0) membership trial for 100+ gyms, fitness classes & wellness experiences across Barcelona. See you around!

\*\*[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/)**

ProductTank Barcelona community! TLDR; **bring your laptop!** Ready to build something amazing without writing a single line of code? Join us for an AI-powered hackathon where you’ll create an app using **Lovable** – the no-code platform that turns plain prompts into real products. This is a hands-on excuse to meet other product people, experiment with AI, and see what happens when you build in small groups. How it works: * We’ll form small AI building groups – no need to come with a team. * Each group will collaborate to build an app and share it at the end - **laptop required, one per team**. * The product brief will be revealed at the start – no prep required! * All Lovable credits are covered – no fees involved. * No coding or AI experience needed. This is beginner-friendly and product-minded. Since spots are limited, please RSVP **only if you’re sure you can commit**. In particular, if you’ve volunteered to bring a laptop, we’re counting on you. This will be an interactive, high-energy event – not a sit-down lecture. **Location:** eDreams ODIGEO, Barcelona **Time:** Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 6:45 PM Don’t forget to bring a valid ID to enter the venue. Expected agenda: * **6:30pm - Open door** * **6:45pm - 7:00pm – Welcome + Hackathon brief** * **7:00pm - 7:45pm – Team pairings + Build time** * **7:45pm - 8:00pm – Finalist demo, voting and prizes** * **8:00pm onwards – Pizza & Drinks for networking** Come for the build. Stay for the people. This is networking, just with a bit of AI chaos in between.✨

Data and AI only matter when they drive and inform real product decisions that improve learners’ and tutors’ experience. At [Preply,](https://preply.com/en/about-us) we use data, rigorous experimentation, careful and scientific measurement, and applied AI to understand what works, where it works, and why. In this meetup, Preply’s data and AI team members will share concrete case studies from systems running in production, focusing on impact measurement, AI-driven marketplace decisions, and machine learning applied to real learning interactions. You will also have the chance to meet with Preply’s recruitment team to understand open roles in our growing data squad, and learn about which role is the best fit for you **Agenda:** **18:30-19:00** Arrival and Networking **19:00-19:05** Introduction, Ana Peleteiro Ramallo (VP of Data and Applied AI) **19:05-19:25** - **Preply Lens: Building AI Systems to Understand Learning**, Aditya Joshi (Senior Data Scientist) **19:25-19:50** - **Measuring Product Impact**, Jonny Adams (Staff Data Scientist) & Frieder Kropfhäußer (Staff Data Scientist) **20:00-20:20** - **How AI Improves Preply’s Marketplace,** Jacek Wasilewski (Principal Applied AI Scientist) **20:20-21:00** \- Drinks and Networking **Who should attend:** This meetup is designed for data and AI professionals, especially those with hands-on experience in industry delivering products. *After the talks, we’ll leave time for questions and open discussion, followed by informal networking with the speakers and other attendees We’re looking forward to meeting you. Bring your questions, your opinions, and your healthy skepticism – the discussion is very much part of the meetup.*

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.

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Please join the Columbus Atlassian Events Team for an evening program where we show you how we are using the Atlassian tools to track, manage and collaborate with others on our hobbies, From Jira & Confluence and Lego, to Tabletop gaming and Trello to miniature painting and Jira. Join the Columbus Atlassian leaders as they walk you through how the Atlassian tools enhance their passion projects.   We'll go over space structures, lessons learned as we built and tracked our project and how it helped us organize group adventures.   Looking forward to sharing our fun with you!Please take note of the New Location and Time of the event. Pay Parking can be found on street, and in locations marked. Agenda --- Speakers Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-for-the-love-of-atlassian-using-atlassian-to-manage-your-passion-projects/.