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London Property Networking Event | Investors, Real Estate & PropTech Meetup
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-property-networking-event-investors-real-estate-proptech-meetup-tickets-1980192411809?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-property-networking-event-investors-real-estate-proptech-meetup-tickets-1980192411809?aff=meetup)**
Connect with property investors, real estate pros & PropTech innovators in London this November. Network & grow your business opportunities.
#### **Connect with property investors, real estate pros & PropTech innovators in London this November. Network & grow your business opportunities.**
The iconic and legendary Property Connector is now in its 15th year. It is always well attended with up to 60-70 attendees (the last ones were nearly sold out with 80 guests). We invite you to join us at the prestigious Hay Hill Private Members Club in Mayfair for an exclusive evening of meaningful connections, valuable insights, and real opportunities.
In line with the other events run by London Connector, you will find a welcoming and friendly environment, where deals are made, partnerships are formed, and innovation thrives in the property sector. In fairness, of all the events we run, this is probably the one where the highest number of deals and partnerships are created.
### **What You’ll Gain**
**1\. Strategic Connections:**
* Engage with leading investors, developers, architects, sustainability experts, and proptech innovators who are shaping the future of property.
**2\. Pre\-Event Networking:**
* Start building relationships before the event with access to an exclusive WhatsApp group where you can introduce yourself and set expectations.
**3\. Opportunities to Thrive:**
* Learn about cutting-edge trends, discover collaborative opportunities, and gain actionable strategies to grow your business.
### **Who Should Attend?**
This event is tailored for a wide range of property professionals, including:
* **Investors & Developers** eager to discover new projects and expand their portfolios.
* **Real Estate Agents & Mortgage Brokers** aiming to network and find fresh leads.
* **Landlords & Property Managers** seeking strategies to enhance their operations.
* **Architects, Builders & Contractors** looking to connect with industry leaders.
* **Proptech Founders & Tech Innovators** exploring collaborations and partnerships.
* **Urban Planners & Sustainability Experts** driving innovation in property development.
* **Interior Designers, Stagers & Consultants** building relationships to grow their reach.
* **Legal Professionals & Property Lawyers** specializing in property and real estate law.
* **Accountants & Financial Advisors** offering property-focused financial solutions.
* **Property Marketing Experts & PR Specialists** sharing strategies to boost visibility.
* **Surveyors & Valuation Experts** keen to connect with decision-makers in the industry.
* **Sustainability Consultants & ESG Advocates** focusing on greener property solutions.
* **Facility Managers & Operations Specialists** improving efficiency in property management.
* **Insurance Brokers & Risk Advisors** serving the property sector.
* **First-Time Buyers & Aspiring Professionals** looking to break into the property industry.
* **Educational Institutions & Trainers** promoting property-related courses and certifications.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, this event is designed to help you connect, collaborate, and succeed.
### **Venue Spotlight**
Set in the exclusive **Hay Hill Private Members Club**, known for its elegant ambiance and prime Mayfair location, this event offers the perfect blend of professionalism and sophistication. It’s the ideal setting to build lasting relationships while enjoying a relaxed and refined atmosphere.
### **Book Your Spot Today**
**⏳ Limited Availability:** Only 80 spots are available for this exclusive event, ticket prices may go up the closer we get to the event date.Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to someone else if needed.
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LJC Meet-up at Tessl - Spring AI to AI-Native Java Architectures
**Please register on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ljc-meet-up-at-tessl-spring-ai-to-ai-native-java-architectures-tickets-1982178243485) to join this event.**
**About this event**
**vJUG Connect** is teaming up with the **London Java Community** for an evening all about AI and modern Java.
This hybrid event covers the full spectrum, from practical Spring-based AI integration to the architectural principles behind AI-native applications. Learn how Java developers are moving beyond “AI as a feature” and towards systems where intelligence is built in from day one.
**Location:**
Virtual: [Join us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/live/hYHUxVZ7n2Q?si=uvI_lG1xqx0M3na3 "https://www.youtube.com/live/hYHUxVZ7n2Q?si=uvI_lG1xqx0M3na3")
Venue: Tessl AI Limited - 210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY, United Kingdom
**Agenda:**
* 6:00pm – Doors open
(live stream begins on YouTube with vJUG)
* 6:45pm - Kick off and message from our partners
* Session 1: Bootiful Spring AI with Josh Long
* Session 2: AI Native Architecture for Java Applications with Pratik Patel
(live stream ends)
* 8pm – Networking
* 9pm – Wrap-up
**Talk 1: Bootiful Spring AI with Josh Long**
The age of artificial intelligence (because the search for regular intelligence hasn't gone well..) is nearly at hand, and it's everywhere! But is it in your application? It should be. AI is about integration, and here the Java and Spring communities come second to nobody. In this talk, we'll demystify the concepts of modern day Artificial Intelligence and look at its integration with the white hot new Spring AI project, a framework that builds on the richness of Spring Boot to extend them to the wide world of AI engineering.
**Jodh Long, Spring Developer Advocate at Broadcom**
[Josh (@starbuxman)](http://twitter.com/starbuxman "http://twitter.com/starbuxman") has been the first Spring Developer Advocate since 2010. Josh is a Java Champion, author of 7 books (including "[Reactive Spring](http://reactivespring.io/ "http://reactivespring.io/")") and numerous best-selling video training (including "[Building Microservices with Spring Boot Livelessons](https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/building-microservices-with/9780134192468/ "https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/building-microservices-with/9780134192468/")" with Spring Boot co-founder Phil Webb), and an open-source contributor (Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Axon, Spring Cloud, Activiti, Vaadin, etc), a Youtuber ([Coffee + Software with Josh Long](https://youtube.com/@coffeesoftware "https://youtube.com/@coffeesoftware") as well as my [Spring Tips series](http://bit.ly/spring-tips-playlist "http://bit.ly/spring-tips-playlist") ), and a podcaster ("[A Bootiful Podcast](http://bootifulpodcast.fm/ "http://bootifulpodcast.fm/")").
**Talk 2: AI Native Architecture for Java Applications**
We are currently moving from "AI-enabled" systems, where artificial intelligence is an additive feature, to "AI-native" systems, where intelligence is the foundational, architectural core. An AI-native application is not merely a traditional application with a machine learning model bolted on; it is an entirely new class of software designed from the ground up to learn, adapt, and act autonomously. These systems are architected around continuous data ingestion, real-time model interaction, and a contextual understanding of the application and runtime environment.
We'll discuss the key elements mentioned above and the difference between existing applications that have added AI capability as an accessory, and this new class of applications that are built with AI in mind from the start. While we'll use the Java ecosystem in examples, the principles we'll discuss are language agnostic.
We'll focus on the architecture discuss these topics:
* Big Data and data pipelines
* Integration with other services and APIs
* Testing considerations
* Evolution of UI/AX
**Pratik Patel, Lead Developer Relations Engineer at Azul Ststems**
Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and Enterprise AI Atlanta, conference chairperson for Devnexus, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.
Twitter: [https://x.com/prpatel](https://x.com/prpatel "https://x.com/prpatel")
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/prpatel/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prpatel/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/prpatel/")
Huge thanks to our friends at **Tessl** for sponsoring this event and supporting our community.
This event is organised by [RecWorks](https://recworks.co.uk/ "https://recworks.co.uk/") on behalf of the London Java Community.
The London Java Community is sponsored by Hazelcast, Neo4j, Redis, and Discover
WORKOUT WITH PRIDE (Functional Strength)
**Workout with PRIDE (Functional Strength) at Marshall Street, just around the corner from Carnaby S**treet! 💪🌈
Join us for our weekly **WorkOUT With PRIDE** class, designed to boost your functional strength and improve your body’s ability to move efficiently as a whole. Our sessions focus on exercises that engage all planes of movement, incorporating both bodyweight and equipment-based resistance to build strength and coordination.
This class is suitable for all fitness levels, so if you’re new, no worries! We’ll break down the big compound movements step by step, ensuring you feel confident before diving into the full workout.
At *Workout with Pride*, our goal is for you to leave feeling accomplished, empowered, and more knowledgeable about your fitness journey. 💥
**Class Details:**
* **Location:** Marshall St, London W1F 7EL**Time:** Please arrive by **6:30 pm** (changed and ready to go)
* **What to Expect:** Full access to changing rooms and showers post-class. Don’t forget to bring a towel and some change for the lockers!
When you arrive, just head to reception and let them know you’re there for **Workout with PRIDE**.
Join our weekly online writing group (now in it's 7th year)!
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*Please note: TO OBTAIN THE LINK FOR JOINING OUR MEETINGS, PLEASE MESSAGE ME, CAPRICE JACKSON, THE GROUP ORGANISER. We will send you a few simple questions first, so please allow enough time.*
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**A very big welcome to our friendly Queer and inclusive writing group!**
**We meet every week on Monday evenings (UK time) and have been going since 2018.**
**Here's the schedule of the group:**
7.30-9.00 Say hi and personal writing time
9.00-9.30 Discussion\*
The aim of the group is to provide a shared and safe space for people who regard themselves as part of the Queer community to write together. It is intended for you to work on your own writing, whatever form that takes. You can drop in and drop out as you wish.
\* The discussion is open and can take different directions. Typically, it focuses on writing: sharing of work, asking and answering questions, and so on. Taking part is optional.
Very best wishes,
Caprice
Artwork: Caprice - *Connect.*
🎾 Rally & Connect: East London Social Tennis Meetup 🎾
Get ready for an energising and social tennis session at **Bethnal Green Gardens**! Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or already smashing winners, this session is **open to all skill levels** — beginners, intermediates, and advanced players alike.
Expect friendly rallies, rotating games, and plenty of chances to meet new people while staying active. Come to improve your technique, enjoy some competitive fun, or simply hit a few balls in great company. 💪😄
🌟 **Important Information** 🌟
Registering on this platform **does not automatically secure your spot**. To confirm your attendance, you’ll need to **contact the organiser directly via WhatsApp: +44 7487 832243**. The contact number will be shared shortly — easy and stress-free! 📝
👥 **Registration & Capacity** 👥
Registration on this platform is currently limited to **10 participants**. If the event reaches full capacity here, don’t worry — you can still **contact the organiser directly via WhatsApp** to check availability and confirm your spot.
We’ll do our best to accommodate everyone, so feel free to reach out! 😊🎾
💷 **Cost:** £5 per person
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out. Grab your trainers, bring your racket, and join us for a **smashing session of tennis and good vibes**! 🎾✨
London Bridge Writers' Group - Pub Meet
**The Talbot Room at the George Inn**
The George provides the room free of charge (they are awesome), and we encourage you to purchase drinks (and food – the burgers are great!). As it’s a pub and not a picnic area, please don’t consume your own food and drink there.
We usually meet in the Talbot room which is on the top floor on the left hand side of the pub as viewed from the courtyard. If lost please send a message here shortly before the meeting starts.
**We are sorry to say that there is no step-free access to the Talbot room, and it is at the end of three flights of stairs.**
**Format**
We start at 7pm and run until 9pm. We hear approximately six readings of 10 minutes (\~2000 words), then discuss the piece for 10 minutes. Email your work to: london60transmitter@emailitin.com as an attachment (It must be an attachment). A link for access to googledocs will be given at the start of each session to enable people to read along, which in turn enables more considered feedback. Work submitted will be automatically deleted after 10 days. We decide on readers/pieces at the beginning of each session.
**Safe and respectful space**
The group is run by volunteers, and we don’t have the capacity to read submitted work in advance. If there is anything in your work that might distress or disturb some readers, for example concerning any kind of abuse, please give a trigger warning before you read. Be specific and concise. If it becomes apparent during a reading that a piece is inappropriate, the moderator will stop the reading. In discussing others’ work, please be mindful of how you express yourself and do not use discriminatory language, even if such language features in the piece.
GoodGym Islington // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit
**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.**
**Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.**
**📍 We meet at** **The Arsenal Community Hub, 56 Benwell Road, London, N7 7BA** **at 6:45pm.**
**🏃♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.**
**🏃♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?**
It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇
—
**BOOK ONTO THE SESSION**
**To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions
**You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins).
The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out.
p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session.
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**FAQ**
Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind.
70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍
What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather.
Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours.
Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤
What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org
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AI, Digital, Fintech & Tech Professionals Networking Event in London
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-digital-fintech-tech-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1980700394198?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-digital-fintech-tech-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1980700394198?aff=meetup)**
Join London’s top networking event for AI, Digital, Fintech investors & tech professionals. Connect, collaborate & create opportunities
Join London’s top networking event for AI, Digital, Fintech investors & tech professionals. Connect, collaborate & create opportunities. This event brings together solution providers, **entrepreneurs, company directors, and professionals** eager to explore and implement cutting-edge AI, digital, and tech solutions in their businesses to drive efficiency, innovation, and profitability.
### **Why Join?**
* **Expand Your Network**: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential clients, and collaborators who share your passion for technology and innovation.
* **Explore Alliances**: Discover synergies between AI, digital, and tech solutions and how they can complement each other for optimal business outcomes.
* **Showcase and Discover Solutions**: Whether you’re offering a tech-based product or seeking innovative tools to boost your business, this is the perfect platform to meet the right people.
### **What You’ll Gain**
* **Strategic Connections**: Build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, business owners, and decision-makers.
* **Valuable Insights**: Learn about the latest trends and advancements in AI, digital, and tech solutions.
* **Collaboration Opportunities**: Identify partners to co-create or implement solutions that can revolutionize your business.
### **Event Details**
* **7:00 PM**: The event starts with free format networking, the event is fully hosted.
* **8:00 PM:** Elevator pitches and then more free format networking
* **WhatsApp Group**: Enhance your connections before and after the event by joining our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group. To join, send a WhatsApp message to 07789740193 with your full name after purchasing your ticket.
### **Dress Code**
* Business attire or smart casual.
* No T-shirts or trainers.
### **Refund Policy**
Advance tickets are cheaper and non-refundable but can be reassigned to someone else if you can’t make it.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of AI, digital, and tech innovation. Secure your spot today!
**Event Disclaimer**
Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this event. These may be used on our social media channels and promotional materials to showcase our events.
If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the event host upon arrival, and we will ensure your preference is respected.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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London Clojure Dojo at uSwitch
uSwitch is located on the first floor of the ZPG building at 5 Copper Row, London, SE1 2LH, London (Click on the map for directions)
What 3 words location: [https://what3words.com/puts.sudden.else](https://what3words.com/puts.sudden.else)
The Clojure dojo is a collaborative way to learn Clojure/ClojureScript through practice. The aim is to learn a little more than before you started. This event is for those new to coding through to more experienced developers.
We organise into small groups (2-4) people and write code to solve challenges great and small, chosen by those at the event.
We aim to ensure someone in your group has some Clojure experience, so you shouldn't feel lost (well no more than all developers do when Stack Overflow is broken).
Example challenges for the coding dojo are listed on this website: http://www.londonclojurians.org/code-dojo/
Various past exercises have been loaded to
[https://github.com/ldnclj](https://github.com/ldnclj/lisp1.5/blob/master/src/lisp1/5.clj)
# Approximate schedule:
18:40 Doors open and start collecting suggestions
18.45 Pizza should have arrived
19:00 Quick intros and vote on suggestions
19:15 Break out into groups and start practising
20:45 Gather together for a quick show and tell
# What should I bring?
We organise into small groups, so if you have a laptop with a working Clojure environment please bring it along (there are lots of online Clojure environments, so you can just use your browser too).
# How do I get in to the building?
At the glass doors press the buzzer to inform the security guard you are here. Say you are here for the event on the first floor.
Is there way to talk with the Clojure community?
Why yes. The Clojurians Slack channel is full of friendly people who love to try and help. People based in London are often in the #clojure-uk channel. Sign up for a free account to the Clojurians Slack community via http://clojurians.net/
What is Clojure?
Clojure is a JVM language that has syntactically similarities to Lisp, full integration with Java and its libraries and focuses on providing a solution to the issue of single machine concurrency.
Its small core makes it surprisingly easy for Java developers to pick up and it provides a powerful set of concurrency strategies and data structures designed to make immutable data easy to work with. If you went to Rich Hickey’s LJC talk about creating Clojure you’ll already know this, if not it’s well worth watching the Rich Hickey “Clojure for Java Programmers” video or Stuart Halloway “Radical Simplicity” video .
Scala Talks: Tour of error handling & Functional Programming at Huge Companies
🎉 Come along to the London Scala Talks! 🎉
In this event you'll hear from Jacob Wang and Jack Higgs.
**Agenda**
6:00pm - 🥤 Doors open. Come along and grab a drink!
6:40pm - 🗣️ Jacob Wang: A comprehensive tour of error handling in Scala
7:20pm - 🍕 Intermission: Join us for some free food and drinks! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are provided. Let us know if you'd like something special - we'd be happy to accommodate.
7:50pm - 🗣️ Jack Higgs: Starship Enterprise: Functional Programming at Huge Companies
8:30pm - 🥤 Socialising: Grab a drink and let's discuss the talks.
9:00pm - 🍻 Join us in a pub to discuss the talks!
🌐 **This event may have a live stream**
Watch this space for more details.
**🗣️ Jacob Wang: A comprehensive tour of error handling in Scala**
Errors are part of life - But how best to work with them in our code?
In this talk, I'll take you on a tour of various typed error handling approaches within the Scala ecosystem,
as well introduce a new one for cats/cats-effect ecosystem!
⭐ Jacob Wang ⭐
Jacob has been writing Scala for close to 10 years. He enjoys creating programs that mostly
behave, as well as sharing this joy via open source & teaching.
**🗣️ Jack Higgs: Starship Enterprise: Functional Programming at Huge Companies**
Practicing functional programming inside a Fortune 100 enterprise can feel like flying the Starship Enterprise through asteroid fields of legacy code and bureaucracy. This talk shares hard-earned lessons from the Information Engineering team at JPMorganChase, which runs a production Scala codebase powering a novel metadata platform. We'll explore the political, cultural, and technical friction of pushing functional programming in a Java and Python dominated environment. We'll introduce the domain we work in, the techniques that have worked (and those that haven't), the compromises we've made, and why - despite it all - we still think it's worth it. If you've never tried to run cats-effect in a place where Spring Boot is king, add this talk to your battle log.
⭐ Jack Higgs ⭐
Jack Higgs is a technologist with fifteen years of experience in investment banking, including the past decade at JPMorganChase. He leads teams building metadata platforms using Scala and functional programming techniques. Over the past six years, Jack has worked at the intersection of software engineering, data architecture, and large-scale enterprise systems. Passionate about type safety, functional design, and making abstract ideas practical, he thrives on applying elegant code in messy real-world environments.
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🗣️ Would you like to present, but are not sure how to start? Give a talk with us and you'll receive mentorship from a trained toastmaster! Get in touch through [this form](https://forms.gle/zv5i9eeto1BsnSwe8) and we'll get you started
🏡 Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch through [this form](https://forms.gle/3SX3Bm6zHqVodBaMA) and we can discuss how you can get involved.
📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the [Scala Community Code of Conduct](https://www.scala-lang.org/conduct/).
We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through [this form](https://forms.gle/9PMMorUWgBnbk1mm6) or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly.
Chess@Hammersmith - London
**Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned master, join Our Chess Enthusiast Group for Social Fun and Friendly Matches**
**This is the perfect opportunity to socialise, make new friends, and engage in the intellectually stimulating and entertaining world of chess.**
**Our chess group is a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We believe that chess is a game that transcends age and gender, uniting people in the pursuit of strategic brilliance and camaraderie. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the ropes or a grandmaster seeking challenging opponents, our group is the ideal place for you.**
**When and Where We Meet**
**We gather every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at a convenient and accessible location:**
**Venue: 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW**
**Our chosen venue is not only a clean and safe space but also secure, ensuring that your chess sessions are enjoyable and worry-free.**
**Additionally, there is an indoor cafe on-site, so you can relax with a refreshing beverage and delicious snacks between matches.**
**What to Expect**
**When you join our chess enthusiast group, you can look forward to a variety of chess-related activities:**
1. **Engage in chess matches with players of varying skill levels, providing a perfect opportunity to improve your game or showcase your expertise.**
2. **Connect with fellow chess enthusiasts who share your passion, fostering new friendships and a sense of community.**
3. **If you're a beginner, our more experienced members are always willing to offer guidance and tips to help you grow as a chess player.**
4. **We occasionally organise chess tournaments and special events, allowing you to challenge yourself and compete for prizes.**
**Reserve Your Space**
**Due to space limitations, we kindly request that you reserve your spot before attending our chess gatherings. This ensures that we can accommodate everyone and maintain a comfortable atmosphere for all participants. To reserve your space or inquire about the group, please reach out to us via email magdyelalfy@gmail.com**
**While we do provide chess sets at our venue, we encourage members to bring their own if they have one. Personalising your chess experience with your preferred set can add a unique touch to your games.**
**Join us at 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW, and be a part of a vibrant and engaging chess community. Whether you're in it for the love of the game, the social interactions, or both, our chess enthusiast group offers a fantastic platform to indulge your passion for chess and make new friends along the way. We look forward to welcoming you into our fold and sharing the joy of chess with you.**
**For reservations, Click attend on the meetup App.**
**Come and make your next move with us – both on the chessboard and in your social circle!**
Django London Meetup February
February edition!
We will be at Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group) London office!
(in-person only event, no streaming)
**Talks:**
**Intro to Load Level Measurement (LLM) with Locust** - *Andy Idiaghe*
An Intro to Load Testing with Locust and Python
*Andy Idiaghe* is a Senior Software Engineer at Kraken, Mario Kart enthusiast and overall tech generalist
**Want to share your Django or Python knowledge?** We’d love to feature your talk! Just fill out our [speaker form](https://forms.gle/LkaRdKVTF9ApbrEq7) to propose a talk!
**Agenda:**
• 6:15pm Doors open, socialising
• 6:30pm Food and drinks offered by our sponsor
• 7:00pm Doors close \*\*
• 7:15pm Introduction, News, Talks
• 8:30pm Socialising
• 9:30pm Fin
\*\* Please make sure to arrive between 6:15 PM and 6:55 PM. If you arrive earlier than 6:15 PM or later than 6:55 PM, you can take a seat in the seating area located in the downstairs reception. Please note that we cannot accommodate arrivals after 7:15 PM.
Our meetups are governed by a [Code of Conduct](https://www.djangolondon.com/code-of-conduct/). Please take a few minutes to read it.
This meetup is sponsored by:
• [Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group)](https://kraken.tech/): "Kraken is a revolutionary energy tech platform built with predominantly Python & Django. We Serve 54 million households worldwide and have 38GW of contracted capacity."
• [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/): "We make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience."
Website: [https://djangolondon.com](https://djangolondon.com/)
BlueSky: [@djangolondon.com](https://bsky.app/profile/djangolondon.com)
Github: [github.com/djangolondon](https://github.com/djangolondon/)
Open Collective: [opencollective.com/the-london-django-meetup-group](https://opencollective.com/the-london-django-meetup-group/)
After Work Drinks 🍻🥂 with Travel Enthusiasts 🌍 🤩 !!! Everyone welcome!!!
Come join fellow travel enthusiasts over some drinks or pub grub and talk about travelling, wanderlust and the like!
Beer and Smalltalk
Unless otherwise announced this is an in-person social gathering for Smalltalkers to get together and talk about Smalltalk (the Programming Language!).
Everyone is welcome from the grizzled and experienced to the merely curious.
Github Events Near You
Connect with your local Github community
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Reynoldsburg
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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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.
Partner
Atlassian
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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.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-4/.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
This session will be at the Karl Road Library in Conference Room 1
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Bring a lightning talk with you and let's learn some quick things.
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Columbus Code & Coffee 83 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
* 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
* 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Lonnie Morgan will be presenting information about the DLT Library.
"The Python library `dlt` provides a powerful [REST API toolkit](https://dlthub.com/docs/dlt-ecosystem/verified-sources/rest_api/basic) to ingest data. Combined with our [LLM scaffolds](https://dlthub.com/workspace) and [MCP server](https://dlthub.com/docs/hub/features/mcp-server), you can build a custom connector for any of the 8k+ available sources in 10 minutes by following this guide. Building with LLMs is an iterative process. We will follow this general workflow and give practical tips for each step."
See Our [Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing)
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com
February Ann Arbor R Users' Group Meeting - AI in RStudio (Hybrid, with Pizza!)
**We'll have two meetings covering AI - this one is for RStudio**
We will review which AI features are linked in for RStudio, and a quick demonstration of using AI to write R code with external AI (such as ChatGPT, ClaudeAI, etc.)
The code will be either run on Posit Cloud (RStudio on the web) or in RStudio desktop (from a Github repository).
**Location:** The meetup will be at SPARK's ([https://annarborusa.org/](https://annarborusa.org/)) Ann Arbor site: [SPARK HQ (Ann Arbor)](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ann*Arbor*SPARK*Headquarters/@42.2792515,-83.7447708,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cae3effe193cb:0x5296a53db2a282bf!8m2!3d42.2792515!4d-83.7447708?hl=en-US__;Kysr!!HXCxUKc!3EEdBNXRJKknP6LCGkZetSuEsdtChFojQnOVitFUC5C0fyilqXEbiMstT9ajBR3Cw-55qoFkrElCjQvjMdTxUw$). There is on street parking, and parking at local structures.
**This will be a hybrid meeting - the Zoom session starts at 6:30 PM.**
**Time:** The doors will be open at 6:00, with pizza and beverages provided. We will have a meet-and-greet-and-pizza session, and then at 6:30 we'll have a presentation.
**Zoom information:**
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87236570854?pwd=zhj9DSebB1LaBeam4LFF90OHFVzPrz.1
Passcode: 012862
**If you can't get in, please call me at: 734 223-3307**
**Document source:**
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.


























