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What if your phone could read your hands the way it reads your taps? Imagine making the gesture for weather and instantly hearing today's forecast, or using the sign for traffic to learn whether the road is clear - all without a keystroke. By pairing real-time gesture recognition with generative AI, we unlock a playful, inclusive interface for everyone. In this talk, you’ll see how computer-vision models, Keras, Gemini, and Firebase Genkit combine to build a sign-language-savvy mobile app. To secure your spot, make sure to register using this link only: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/building-inclusive-ai-experiences-sign-language-and-genai-42-barcelona-tickets-1990879125056 About the Speaker Meet Carlos Mota, a Google Developers Expert for Android who is deeply passionate about the future of mobile technology. As a core organizer of the GDG Coimbra community in Portugal, Carlos dedicates his expertise to fostering collaboration, mentoring developers, and bridging the gap between innovative ideas and real-world tech solutions. Agenda --- Speaker Carlos Mota (GDE) - Lead Software Engineer (Avancee Software) Carlos Mota is an Android Google Developer Expert. He can easily be spotted either working on Android applications written in Kotlin or developing them along with Kotlin Multiplatform. An enthusiast for modern technology and always trying to reach those last 20% of all his side projects that seem to be far away. He loves to share his knowledge with others either by giving talks, teaching, writing… Hosted By Joan Fuentes, Mobile software engineer Ekaterina Nosova, Product Manager Full Stack Developer GDG Barcelona, Marcia Paola Rodriguez Briceño, Marketing & Tech Consultant Consultora de Marketing Digital y aplicación de herramientas digitales para impulsar marcas. Diseño tu plan de acción con las principales tácticas en marketing y las mejores herramientas digitales para que optimices tu presupuesto e impulses tu negocio. Digital Marketing Consultant and Application of Digital Tools to Boost Brands. I design your action plan with key marketing tactics and the best digital tools to optimize your budget and boost your business. Dani GN, Tech nerd Romina Elena Mendez Escobar, Cloud Soy Cloud & AI Architect con experiencia diseñando soluciones distribuidas en entornos multicloud, edge y on-premise, aplicando prácticas de MLOps, automatización y Generative AI. He liderado proyectos en sectores como salud, genómica, fintech, energía, turismo, automoción, retail, arte, construcción y sector público. Como docente universitaria, dicté materias como Inteligencia Artificial y Computación en la Nube, y actualmente me desempeño como tutora de tesis en temáticas como Big Data, NLP, infraestructura cloud y analítica avanzada, acompañando a estudiantes en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas conectadas con desafíos reales de la industria. Formo parte de comunidades globales como AWS Community Builders y Google Women Techmakers, desde donde promuevo la divulgación tecnológica con enfoque en diversidad, educación técnica y liderazgo femenino. Además, soy speaker, mentora técnica y creadora de contenido, enfocada en compartir conocimiento aplicado a través de artículos, workshops y soluciones reproducibles sobre arquitectura de datos, herramientas open source, migración, automatización y aplicaciones de IA generativa. Me apasiona combinar innovación tecnológica con impacto social, colaborando en iniciativas que integran datos abiertos, ética en IA y educación accesible. Samar El souki, Product Designer With 6 years of experience in UX design, I craft user-centered solutions by combining research, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead Gabriela Soto, Data Management Specialist Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development, including application life cycles and modern design. Skilled in analyzing workflows, business logic, and leading development teams while emphasizing best practices and communication. Active volunteer in tech communities addressing gender gap in STEAM and promoting social inclusion. --- Partner 42 Barcelona Fundacion Telefónica (https://www.42barcelona.com/) 42 Barcelona es el campus de programación más innovador y gratuito que te abre las puertas al mercado laboral. Con una metodología revolucionaria y una duración media de tres años, está abierto las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana para que puedas aprender a tu ritmo. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-building-inclusive-ai-experiences-with-sign-language-and-genai/.

## Barcelona English Conversation Club ### Chat with a Native Teacher! 🗣️✨ Stop *studying* English. Start **speaking** it! 🚀 If you know the grammar but freeze when it’s time to talk — or if you simply want a friendly, pressure‑free space to practice — this meetup is perfect for you. Join us every Tuesday afternoon for a relaxed, fun English Conversation Session. We meet in a cozy spot in central Barcelona to improve fluency over a drink and great company. 🍻 ### 💬 Why Join Us? 👨‍🏫 **Native English Teacher from London** — guiding you naturally through real conversation 🚫 **No boring lessons** — just authentic, everyday English 💪 **Boost your confidence** — improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency 🌍 **International community** — meet locals, expats, and travelers from around the world ### 📍 Event Details 📅 **Every TUESDAY afternoon** 📍 **Central Barcelona** (check the event pin for this week’s venue) 👥 **Everyone welcome** — come alone or with friends 📈 **All levels** — from Beginner to Advanced ### 📲 How to Join (Required) To reserve your spot, send a WhatsApp message to: 👉 **+34 614 265 037** Include: **Name + Age + English Level + “BARCELONA GROUP”** ### 🎯 Want Even More Practice? We also host weekly mixers, cultural walks, and social hangouts to keep you speaking all week long. To receive our **FREE Weekly Activity List**, WhatsApp us: * Your **Name, Age, and Level** * The phrase: **“FREE ACTIVITY LIST”** 🔥 **Learn. Laugh. Connect.** Don’t spend another afternoon at home — come grab a drink and level up your English with us! See you there! 💛✨ 💫 **This activity is free to attend.** **We simply ask for a small €2 contribution to help with the organization of the event and to support Meetup platform and web hosting costs.** Thank you for supporting social events like this and helping our community continue to grow! 😊 Please note that everyone is responsible for paying for their own drinks during the evening.

**Automatizar el caos sigue siendo caos.** El reto no es la IA. Es la operación. Muchas empresas ya han lanzado proyectos de IA. Muchas menos están satisfechas con los resultados. El problema rara vez está en la tecnología. Está en lo que la tecnología encuentra al llegar: procesos poco claros, datos dispersos, herramientas desconectadas y operaciones difíciles de escalar. En este encuentro, Boond y rzilient reunirán a perfiles de dirección para hablar de una pregunta muy concreta: cómo preparar las operaciones y la IT para que la automatización genere impacto real en el negocio. **🎙️ Voces invitadas** **Jorge Quintanilla** Head of Skipper en Actual Talent Con experiencia en banca y transformación digital, Jorge compartirá una visión concreta sobre los puntos de fricción entre ambición tecnológica, procesos internos y realidad operativa. **David Morán Cófreces** Responsable comercial en QosmiQ Networks David aportará una perspectiva desde el terreno: cómo se gana la confianza de un cliente en un proyecto tecnológico cuando el reto no es solo la solución, sino la claridad del problema, la operación y la ejecución. **Dos experiencias distintas.** Una misma pregunta: ¿qué hay que estructurar antes de automatizar? **Agenda** 18:00 h Llegada, copa de bienvenida y networking 18:45 h Apertura de la sesión y preguntas al público 18:50 h Caso 1: Jorge Quintanilla, Actual Talent 19:05 h Caso 2: David Morán Cófreces, QosmiQ Networks 19:20 h Cruce de perspectivas entre speakers 19:40 h Preguntas y conversación con el público 19:50 h Dinámica participativa: mitos y realidades sobre IA y operaciones 20:00 h Networking con copas, hasta las 21:00 h **Para quién** Un encuentro diseñado para CEOs, COOs, CTOs, CFOs y equipos de dirección que quieren pasar del discurso sobre la IA a una automatización realmente útil para el negocio. Hablaremos con directivos que se enfrentan al mismo reto: crecer, automatizar y ganar eficiencia sin construir sobre procesos frágiles, datos dispersos o herramientas desconectadas. No habrá pitch comercial. Solo una conversación directa, en formato reducido, entre perfiles de decisión que quieren recuperar visibilidad, control y claridad antes de escalar. **Formato** 📍 Tech Barcelona — Pier 01, Palau de Mar Plaça de Pau Vila, 1, 08003 Barcelona 🕕 16 de junio, de 18:00 a 21:00 h 👥 Aforo limitado: máximo 40 plazas 🍷 Bebidas y comida incluidos 💶 Evento gratuito, plazas sujetas a aprobación Organizado por Boond y rzilient, para ayudar a las empresas a estructurar sus operaciones y su IT antes de automatizar. Solicita tu plaza en Meetup. El aforo es limitado y las solicitudes están sujetas a aprobación.

🎻 **Martes Manouche at Soda Acústic** 🎶 Every Tuesday night in Gràcia, step into the world of Django Reinhardt and 1930s Paris at *Martes Manouche*—Barcelona’s only weekly event dedicated to gypsy jazz and European swing. It all kicks off at 21:30 with a short concert, followed by an open jam session that lasts deep into the night. Each week features new guests, fresh themes, and plenty of surprises. 🪕Musicians and singers are *very* welcome to join the jam! 💶 Entry: 6€ cash (musicians enter free) 📍 *Soda Acústic, Gràcia* Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/martesmanouche](https://www.instagram.com/martesmanouche) **🎻 Martes Manouche en el Soda Acústic 🎶** Todos los martes por la noche en Gràcia, descubre el swing y la música de Django Reinhardt como si estuvieras en el París de los años 30. Los Martes Manouche, son el único evento semanal de Barcelona dedicado al jazz gitano y el swing europeo. Todo empieza a las 21h30 con un breve concierto, seguido de una jam session abierta que se prolonga hasta bien entrada la noche. Cada semana hay nuevos invitados, nuevos temas y muchas sorpresas. Músicos y cantantes bienvenidos! 💶 Entrada 5€ en metálico (los músicos entran gratis) 📍 Soda Acústic, Gràcia Síguenos en Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/martesmanouche](https://www.instagram.com/martesmanouche)

And we are finally back after [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/), and this time we'll be visiting **[eDreams ODIGEO](https://www.meetup.com/edotechtalks-barcelona/)**'s office with our friends from [Fivetran](https://www.fivetran.com/) 🎉 📍**Location**: eDreams ODIGEO Barcelona Office: c/ Bailén 67\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWvCoa9vNpbpN9pv5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWvCoa9vNpbpN9pv5) ⚠️ Remember to fill in the event disclaimer form [https://forms.gle/M8FFYftN7JzX7n1aA](https://forms.gle/M8FFYftN7JzX7n1aA) to access the building ⚠️ And here is a sneak peek of our agenda 👇 📅 **Agenda** **18:45**: Check-in and welcome 👋 **19:10:** 🎙️ **"AI-Ready Data - What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There"**, [Andrew Madson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-madson/) \- Head of Developer Relations at [Fivetran](https://www.fivetran.com/). AI provides an incredible opportunity for innovation and disruption, but there's a problem. The data that powers AI is built for humans, and Agents require a new stack - one that is open, interoperable, and free from vendor lock-in. The principles of open data infrastructure enable humans and their agents to create powerful workflows without vendor lock-in. **19:40** 🎙️ **"AI Observability in Grafana: Instrument, Explore, and Evaluate Your AI Agents"**, [Sonia Aguilar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-aguilar-01378512a/) \- Staff Software Engineer at [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/). AI agents are shipping to production faster than ever — but how do you know they're working correctly? In this session, we'll walk through AI Observability in Grafana: how to instrument your agents with a few lines of code, explore conversations and multi-agent pipelines, track cost and performance, set up online evaluations to continuously monitor quality, and configure guards to catch issues before they reach the model. **20:10 - 21:00**: Networking & Drinks 🍻🍕 See you there 👋 Grafana & Friends Barcelona

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€

Os invitamos a un evento especial donde juntamos la comunidad de alimentación, arquitectura, innovación social y diseño de AKASHA Hub! **16 DE JUNIO** **17.45H Open Doors** **18H Cata de Aceite de Oliva por Mas Curro / Oli del Valles** [https://mascurro.com](https://mascurro.com) acompañada de un delicioso pan hecho por Forn Figuera / Forners desde 1928 \| 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4a generación **18.30H FANFA.LAB -** Cierre de ciclo de actividades dentro del marco del año de la Barcelona 2026 Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura **19H NETWORKING** CONFIRMAR ASISTENCIA EN MEETUP. Os esperamos

Propongo una primera quedada pequeña entre personas que acompañan procesos personales, relacionales, terapéuticos, corporales, creativos o comunitarios. La idea es encontrarnos entre pares y ver si hay afinidad para hablar de práctica, vínculos, límites, comunicación, coherencia, cansancio, exposición, dinero y soledad profesional; pero también de algo más de fondo: qué implica intentar cuidar la forma en que nos relacionamos con los demás y con nosotros mismos, y qué consecuencias concretas tiene vivir y acompañar desde un lugar más honesto. No está pensado como una formación, una supervisión formal ni un grupo terapéutico. Tampoco como una tribu cerrada, un espacio donde todo el mundo hable igual o un encuentro de networking vacío. Está pensado para personas que ya acompañan o tienen experiencia en relación de ayuda, terapia, educación social, mediación, cuerpo, procesos grupales, creatividad o acompañamiento comunitario, y que echen de menos espacios más horizontales donde poder pensar, contrastar y compartir desde la práctica y desde lo que implica intentar vivir con más honestidad y cuidado en la forma de relacionarse. Esta primera quedada será simplemente una mesa tranquila para conocernos y ver si aparece resonancia. Si hay afinidad, me gustaría que pudiera nacer algo con continuidad: una mesa mensual de apoyo/intervisión entre pares, sí, pero también una pequeña red viva desde la que puedan surgir otros planes y formas de compartir más allá del contexto puramente profesional. Si no, simplemente habrá sido un café y una conversación :) Pd: Esta convocatoria forma parte de una primera fase de prueba del grupo. Habrá una mesa presencial de domingo y una mesa presencial entre semana. La idea es ver dónde aparece afinidad y, más adelante, si tiene sentido crear algo con continuidad

This is the third in a series of meetups exploring the exciting world of **[OpenTelemetry](https://opentelemetry.io/)** within the cloud-native ecosystem. And this time, we are partnering with our good friends at [Write the Docs Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/write-the-docs-barcelona/). Whether you're just curious about observability or already a seasoned OpenTelemetry user, this series will offer valuable insights, practical knowledge, and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts in the Barcelona cloud-native community. **📍 Location:** **[Factorial](https://factorial.es)** \- Carrer de Llacuna 56\, building C\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/baTqk9H8m3ACK4jD7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/baTqk9H8m3ACK4jD7) **👉 Here's a sneak peek of the agenda:** **18:30:** Check-in and welcome 👋 **18:45:** 🎙️ **"Collaborating in OSS projects: The OpenTelemetry Docs case study"** by **[Anna Urbiztondo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaurbiztondo/)** - *Senior Technical Writer at [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com)*, **[Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizioferri/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizioferri/)- *Principal Technical Writer* *at [Elastic](https://elastic.co)***.** This Write the Docs meets Cloud Native talk covers what makes open-source projects succeed in practice — clear focus, community ownership, organization, goodwill, and excellent communication in a fast-moving codebase. OpenTelemetry Documentation is a perfect example because it encompasses new, state-of-the-art concepts and spans across multiple languages and vendors. Therefore, its docs must explain workflows, implementation scenarios, deployment tools, and APIs to both newcomers and seasoned users to guarantee adoption and success. **19:45 - 20:30:** Networking, Snacks, and Drinks 🍻🍕 We appreciate **[Factorial](https://factorial.es)**'s generosity in hosting us at their Barcelona office and to **[Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com)** for providing snacks & refreshments. Thank you so much 🙌 See you there! 👋

Write the Docs Barcelona is partnering with [Cloud Native Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/cloud-native-bcn/) to bring you an in-person meetup. Join us at the offices of [Factorial](https://factorial.es/) to learn how to collaborate with Open Source as Tech Writers. **📍 Location:** **[Factorial](https://factorial.es)** \- Carrer de Llacuna 56\, building C\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/baTqk9H8m3ACK4jD7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/baTqk9H8m3ACK4jD7) **👉 Here's a sneak peek of the agenda:** **18:30:** Check-in and welcome 👋 **18:45:** 🎙️ **"Collaborating in OSS projects: The OpenTelemetry Docs case study"** by **[Anna Urbiztondo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaurbiztondo/)** - *Senior Technical Writer at [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com)*, **[Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizioferri/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizioferri/)- *Principal Technical Writer* *at [Elastic](https://elastic.co)***.** This Write the Docs meets Cloud Native talk covers what makes open-source projects succeed in practice — clear focus, community ownership, organization, goodwill, and excellent communication in a fast-moving codebase. OpenTelemetry Documentation is a perfect example because it encompasses new, state-of-the-art concepts and spans across multiple languages and vendors. Therefore, its docs must explain workflows, implementation scenarios, deployment tools, and APIs to both newcomers and seasoned users to guarantee adoption and success. **19:45 - 20:30:** Networking, Snacks, and Drinks 🍻🍕 We appreciate **[Factorial](https://factorial.es)**'s generosity in hosting us at their Barcelona office and to **[Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com)**[ ](https://grafana.com)for providing snacks & refreshments. Thank you so much 🙌 See you there! 👋

# 🇪🇸 Improve Your Spanish Over Drinks with a Native Pro! 🍷✨ **Are you tired of traditional, boring language classes?** Do you want to practice your Spanish in a happy, relaxed, and real-world environment? **Now is your chance!** Hi everyone! I’m **Carolina**, a professional native Spanish teacher living and working here in beautiful Barcelona. I organize these Meetups for anyone who wants to boost their speaking skills, gain confidence, and have a great time doing it. ### 💬 **Why Join Our Group?** * 👩‍🏫 **Professional Guidance:** Learn from a native teacher who knows how to make language learning easy and fun. * 🚫 **No Stress, No Textbooks:** We focus on natural conversation—the way people actually talk in Barcelona! * 🥨 **Social & Fun:** Meet interesting locals and expats while enjoying a drink in a friendly atmosphere. * ✅ **All Levels Welcome:** Whether you are just starting or looking to polish your fluency, you are welcome here. *** ### 📍 **Event Details** * **📅 When:** Every Friday afternoon. * **📍 Location:** A cozy spot in Barcelona (Check the event pin!). * **🍻 The Plan:** Grab a drink, meet new friends, and let the conversation flow. *** Would you like to join us this **Friday** and practise your **Spanish** in a fun, social atmosphere? Please **reserve your place** by sending a WhatsApp message with your details: 📩 **Message format:** Your **Name + Age + Nationality + “SPANISH MEETUP”** This helps us organise the event properly, as **places are limited**. 📲 **WhatsApp:** +34 614 26 50 37 ### 📲 **How to Join & Get More Info** I’d love to tell you more about our activities! To join us this Friday or to receive our full schedule, just send me a quick WhatsApp: 👉 **WhatsApp:** **+ 34 614 26 50 37** 👉 **Message:** Your **Name + Age + Nationality** + "SPANISH MEETUP" **Don't stay home—come improve your Spanish and meet amazing people!** ☀️✨ This activity is free to attend. **We simply ask for a small €2 contribution to help with the organization of the event and to support Meetup platform and web hosting costs.** Thank you for supporting social events like this and helping our community continue to grow! 😊

**En esta charla veremos el estudio de un caso real: añadir un directorio de empresas a una página web existente, desarrollada por terceros en WordPress con Elementor. El cliente solicitó primero la creación de un directorio de empresas y luego la ampliación de este directorio con un acceso restringido a los usuarios registrados, así como la firma de un acuerdo de confidencialidad.** Veremos cómo interactúan entre ellos varios plugins (GeoDirectory, UsersWP y otros) para conseguir funcionalidades avanzadas y una interfaz profesional sin la necesidad de desarrollo a medida, pero sí con la ayuda de algunos snippets de código (escritos por la IA y el soporte técnico de los plugins usados). Este caso de éxito real se puede adaptar fácilmente a cualquier tipo de directorio online, por ejemplo anuncios inmobiliarios, restaurantes, sitios turísticos, etc.

Join us on **Wednesday, June 17th from 18:00 to 21:00** for a chill evening on the beach — a light picnic, a swim, and good conversation in English. *** ### **What we’ll do:** This evening will be a easygoing mix of chatting, picnic food, and (if you’re up for it) a dip in the sea. No structure, no rules — just a relaxed environment to talk and meet people. *** ### **What to bring (all optional):** * Something simple for a light picnic * Beach towel to sit on * Drinks * Swim gear (optional) *** ### **Who should come:** * Native speakers looking for a relaxed social setting * Non-native speakers with a decent level who want real conversation practice * Anyone who prefers smaller groups and a calmer vibe *** ### **A quick note:** This event is a small, respectful, easy-going space focused on good conversation. If you’re looking for something relaxed and a bit different, you’ll probably enjoy it. The meetup is hosted by a native English speaker with 15+ years of teaching experience. I’m happy to help if you need it, but the focus is on natural conversation rather than lessons. *** ### **Details:** 📍 Nova Icaria beach (at the end closest to the marina) 🕕 18:00–21:00 💬 English only 💸 Free We have an WhatsApp group for easier communication on the day if you’re running late or having trouble finding us: **https://chat.whatsapp.com/C41uzgUcsbsKeSFkMjUjuv** If you’re coming, please RSVP so I have an idea of numbers. Please treat this as a respectful social space focused on conversation and community rather than dating or pickup.

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games! We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

# **Saturday, June 20, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: Gem City Revelers** **Caller: David Mould** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

Join the Columbus AI community for a special event. **Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works. We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks. This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations. Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)