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Il potere delle coincidenze
Nella vita di ogni persona accadono delle coincidenze particolari. Questo evento si rivolge a coloro che sono curiosi di conoscere storie di coincidenze affascinanti e spesso miracolose. Avremo a disposizione dei libri che raccolgono decine di storie VERE di coincidenze. Sceglierò per voi le più belle. Tranquilli, nessuna noia: si leggono in tre minuti ciascuna! E le risate sono assicurate. Anche io racconterò le mie esperienze (non a caso ne sono molto appassionato) e daro' alcuni suggerimenti per avere qualche vantaggio. Ogni partecipante se vuole potrà farlo. L 'evento non ha scopo né di lucro né di vendita libri. Di solito possiamo occupare gratuitamente il tavolo della caffetteria; a volte basta consumare un semplice caffè. ( * Può sembrare una iniziativa strana, ma già anni fa il direttore di rai notte Gabriele La Porta raccoglieva le esperienze dei telespettatori, molte delle quali ha poi pubblicato in un libro).
Language Exchange - Speak & Drink
19-20: FREE ENGLISH LESSON
20:00: TANDEM!
Where? Onstage al Pigneto, Via Perugia 12
This event gives you the chance to practice different languages and meet new people.
Come over to speak, eat, drink and play!
CS ROME Meeting - International Fun
Let's meet to eat, drink, chat, practice languages, and make new friends!
Dozens of people (locals and foreigners) are attending every week!
See you all there!
The Location :
ANGELI ROCK in VIA OSTIENSE 193 B
Just close from metro station 'SAN PAOLO' (B line),
CS meeting is held for you!
👉 You are kindly asked to register your participation.
⏰ Be on time or your seat will be made available for other customers!
👉 You will be requested to order a drink and/or food from the menu.
💳 Payments are made at table.
HOW TO GET THERE:
metro station: San Paolo (500 metres)
or bus stops: 23 / 769
or night bus: N2
Here is the map to the bar: https://goo.gl/maps/tAE4v5yBipHzoe7S8
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP TO BE UPDATED : we have a wa group to be connected. Please write me a pm if you want to be added.
P.S. anche se non parlate bene inglese siete i benvenuti !!!!
;-)
Pignetismi Speaking Club & Aperitivo – Practice Languages & Meet New People
[The ](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/")**[Pignetismi Speaking Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/")**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/")is an intimate and relaxed space where you can practice languages, meet new people and feel comfortable — even if it’s your first time.
This is a **language exchange** open to everyone:
– mainly **English and Italian**
– but **all languages are welcome**
🗓 **Thursday, June 4th**
⏰ **7:30 – 9:30 pm**
📍 **Spigolo**, [Piazza Giovanni Cagliero, 4](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x132f638a87b9c5cd:0x181f654b9d229aa8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x132f638a87b9c5cd:0x181f654b9d229aa8?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111") (Tuscolana)
💬 **How it works**
All levels are welcome.
We’ll use **light activities** to break the ice, spark conversations and get to know each other naturally.
You can come **alone or with friends** — **Roberta**, founder of Pignetismi, will be there to make sure everyone feels included and at ease.
🍹 **Aperitivo info**
The **ticket does NOT include the aperitivo**.
**There's a minimum spend required by the venue**: 10 euro for their aperitivo formula (it includes food + 1 drink).
📲 **Stay connected**
You can learn more about us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/")**.
To receive updates and know more about Pignetismi, [subscribe to our newsletter here.](https://pignetismi.substack.com/ "https://pignetismi.substack.com/")
You can ask to join our **[WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ci5vQADX7326vFXqB3wWU3 "https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ci5vQADX7326vFXqB3wWU3") after attending the event.**
You can also reach us anytime at **[pignetismi@gmail.com](https://www.eventbrite.it/e/pignetismi-speaking-club-aperitivo-practice-languages-meet-new-people-tickets-1980089152959?viewDetails=true "https://www.eventbrite.it/e/pignetismi-speaking-club-aperitivo-practice-languages-meet-new-people-tickets-1980089152959?viewDetails=true") fot private events or mini tour.**
A space to talk, listen, laugh and feel less alone — one language at a time 🌍✨
See you soon!
Bona Fide Highlights of Rome
DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI.
ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona
DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs
TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.
RSVP: There are other people who book this tour through other platforms. In order to avoid needlessly delaying the start of the tour please confirm or cancel your participation on the tour day by messaging me.
Kostabi World - Private Exhibition in Rome
**Step into an intimate and inspiring artistic experience at Kostabi World, the Roman home-museum of the renowned American pop-surrealist Mark Kostabi.**
**Known for his iconic faceless figures, Kostabi explores themes of identity, alienation, and the complexities of contemporary life. This special evening offers a unique opportunity to experience his work in a private and immersive setting, far from traditional gallery spaces.**
**Guests will enjoy a curated artistic atmosphere, meaningful conversations, and a refined cocktail during the event.**
**To preserve the exclusivity and quality of the experience, attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 guests, selected upon registration.**
**If you are passionate about art, culture, and unique environments, this is an experience not to miss.**
Open Heart Meditation with Amrita Rani
Open Heart Meditation Sessions with Amrita Rani
(Live Online on Selected Thursdays via Zoom)
You are warmly invited to join the Open Heart Meditation Sessions with Acharya Amrita Rani — a living space of awakenings and direct experience.
These sessions are created both for beginners and seasoned practitioners who wish to deepen their meditation practice, stabilize awakening, and walk the path of enlightenment with guidance and support. Whether you are new or experienced, each gathering offers a grounded structure to help you build consistency in daily practice and grow in confidence on your spiritual path.
At the heart of Open Heart teachings is direct recognition. Through the Two-Part Formula and precise meditative guidance, you are supported in shifting from self-based mode into selfless awareness, again and again, until cessation of suffering takes place.
A central and deeply transformative practice in Open Heart is guru yoga. Through guru yoga, the practitioner directly connects with awakened awareness through devotion, transmission, and experiential recognition. With the help of this profound method, one recognizes their true selfless ease, the natural, effortless state beyond space and time.
Alongside guru yoga, the sessions include insight meditation (Vipashyana), tantric methods, dynamic concentration, trauma-healing techniques, and foundational practices such as Bodhicitta prayers. Each session includes guided meditation, space for questions, reflection, and personal support.
Rani’s meditation sessions are held live on Zoom on selected Thursdays from 18:30 to 20:00 (CET). Recordings may be available for continued integration and practice on her YouTube channel, The Sweetness of Enlightenment.
Participation fee:
15 € per session
Please make your payment in advance via PayPal before joining, to Rani’s PayPal account: kaisaeskeli@gmail.com
Upcoming Thursday Sessions for Summer Season:
7.5.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
14.5.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
4.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
11.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
18.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
25.6.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
2.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
9.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
23.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
30.7.2026 at 18:30–20:00 (CET)
Zoom link for all sessions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89766267672
Welcome all!
Visit our home page for more information
www.openheartofallbeings.com
GTUG Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
PyData London 2026
PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community.
**THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.**
https://pydata.org/london2026
Laboratorio Cambio io, cambia il mondo - 18–30, Roma gratuito
🔥 **LA RIVOLUZIONE INTERIORE: Il tuo primo atto di resilienza**
**…“Viviamo in un mondo dove siamo tutti interconnessi, e quindi il bene o il male che facciamo a un altro finiamo per farlo a noi stessi. Bisogna quindi imparare a cooperare invece di competere indiscriminatamente. E se non ora quando?”... Federico Faggin**
**Perché farlo:**
Difronte alla **disintegrazione e al cinismo** la nostra risposta è **una rivoluzione interiore** che si esprime in **solidarietà e resistenza nonviolenta.** Qui alleniamo **azioni valide,** quelle che rafforzano l’unità interna e riducono contraddizione e sofferenza, dentro e fuori di noi.
### **🌱 IL NOSTRO PERCORSO SETTIMANALE è l'allenamento per la Doppia Rivoluzione: Interna e del mondo che ci circonda.**
* **Pratiche di consapevolezza:** Impariamo a connetterci con la parte più vera e profonda di noi.
* **Autoconoscenza:** Conosci te stesso, fai **pace** con il passato, **trasforma** il presente**, costruisci il futuro**. Qui rompiamo le catene della paura e della violenza che ci tengono bloccati.
🫂 **LA FORZA NELL'UNIONE: si cresce insieme!**
* **RELAZIONI AUTENTICHE:** Spazi di ascolto sincero, condivisione e mutuo sostegno. **Non c’è rivoluzione senza comunità.** Ci alleniamo a compiere azioni che rafforzano l’unità e riducono la contraddizione, dentro e fuori di noi.
* **PROGETTAZIONE E AZIONE SOLIDALE:** La nostra consapevolezza interiore si trasforma in **azione nonviolenta e solidale**. Insieme pensiamo e costruiamo iniziative concrete e comunità che sfidano la logica del potere e del consumo, riportando l'essere umano al centro.
### **Cosa troverai qui**
* **Un cammino,** non un corso da seguire. Non si viene solo a “prendere”: qui si cresce insieme. **La Regola d’Oro come bussola etica.**
* Un contesto del tutto non-confessionale e aperto a ogni forma di ateismo, spiritualità e provenienza religiosa.
* **Un ambiente libero** dove puoi crescere davvero, uno spazio in cui crescano la gentilezza, il buon umore e la sincerità interiore.
* **Persone con cui praticare, dialogare, fare nuove esperienze, condividere momenti di festa e di silenzio.**
**🚫 Cosa NON è**
* **❌ Non è psicoterapia**
***
### **🔄 Come partecipare**
**Ci incontriamo ogni settimana a Roma e online.**
**COME PRENOTARE: se interessati, oltre a segnarvi nell'evento, è FONDAMENTALE PRENOTARSI SU TELEGRAM o WHATSAPP al +393461476543**
**POSTI: 20 (RSVP obbligatorio)**
**QUANDO si svolge**: tutti i sabato dalle ore 11,00 alle 13,00.
**A CHI E' RIVOLTO**: **a giovani fino a 30 anni di età.**
**GLI EVENTI SONO GRATUITI**: tutte le attività sono gratuite, ma si richiede, dopo il primo incontro di prova, un contributo annuale di 20€ per coprire le spese per i materiali, i social, la sala e spese varie.
**COSA PORTARE:** curiosità, rispetto, un quaderno dove annotare le difficoltà e i progressi. Questo sarà il vostro vero libro di bordo. Inoltre è consigliato indossare un abbigliamento comodo.
**IL LUOGO**: Oxygene - Via san Tommaso D’Aquino 11a
**Prenota ora il tuo posto, non rimandare.**
**ACCADEMIA DELLA BUONA CONOSCENZA – Roma**
Aperitivo in Inglese di Pokè e Tacos
## 🥗 English Happy Hour @ Malama Pokè - I Granai 🌮
**The Only "English-Only" Happy Hour in Town!**
Ti aspettiamo da **Malama Pokè** per un aperitivo internazionale unico! Che tu sia un italiano che vuole allenare l'inglese o un expat appena arrivato in città, questo è il posto giusto per fare networking, mangiare bene e parlare rigorosamente in inglese.
### 🕒 Quando
* **Ogni Martedì e Venerdì**
* **Dalle 17:00** (Perfetto per un break post-lavoro o studio!)
### 📍 Dove
**Malama Pokè - Centro Commerciale I Granai** Un ambiente fresco, moderno e accogliente dove il cibo sano incontra la conversazione globale.
### 💸 Il Format: 15 Euro All-Inclusive
Con la tua partecipazione avrai diritto a:
* **A scelta:** 1 Poké Bowl personalizzata **OPPURE** 2 Tacos gourmet.
* **Drink:** Una bevanda a scelta (Alcolica o Analcolica).
* **Language Exchange:** Un tavolo di conversazione guidata dove l'unica regola è: **No Italian allowed!** 🚫🇮🇹
***
### 📢 Perché partecipare?
1. **Zero stress:** Non è una lezione di scuola. Si parla, si ride e si impara davanti a un drink.
2. **Global Vibes:** Incontra persone da ogni parte del mondo.
3. **Healthy Food:** Gusta il miglior pokè della zona mentre espandi il tuo vocabolario.
Yoga Villa Borghese
Start your weekend surrounded by nature and uplifting energy in the heart of Rome. Join a soulful morning flow designed to awaken your body, calm your mind, and recharge your energy.
This session blends gentle movement, breathwork (pranayama), and meditation — creating a balanced and nourishing experience for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Come as you are, leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply connected.
Energy exchange: €15
Cash, PayPal, or Revolut accepted.
Marmore Falls Experience (Umbria)
**Marmore Falls Guided Hike — Ancient Roman Waterfall (≈3 hrs)**
Discover the largest man-made waterfall in the world — created by the Romans in 271 BC — on a scenic, guided hike through Marmore Park. With a tiered drop of 165 m (541 ft), dramatic viewpoints, and well-maintained paths, this is a sensory experience you won’t forget.
**What we’ll do**
\- Start at the Marmore Park Entrance and explore four of the park’s trails\, enjoying multiple viewpoints that bring you close to the falls\.
\- Your guide will share history\, geology\, and photo tips along the way\.
\- Optional challenge: a steeper trail with 600 steps that climbs to the top of the waterfall\. \(You can skip this to shorten/soften the hike\.\)
**Duration & meeting**
\- Total time: \~3 hours \(includes briefing\, explanations\, and a rest/photo break\)\.
\- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check\-in\.
**Meeting point & language**
\- Begins and ends: Marmore Park Entrance\.
\- Language: English\.
\- Accessible from Rome by public transport\.
**Difficulty & route**
\- We will hike Trails 1–4\. Difficulty: Moderate\.
\- Skip the final 600\-step trail and the outing becomes Easy\.
\- Distance: \~7 km\. Elevation gain: \~293 m\. Terrain includes uneven sections and stairs\.
**Who should join**
\- Suited for expats\, tourists\, families\.
\- Children 14\+ must be accompanied by an adult\.
\- Not recommended for people with serious mobility issues\.
**What to bring (must / recommended)**
\- Obligatory: hiking shoes\, 1\.5 L water\, weather\-appropriate clothing \(waterproof jacket is essential — you can also buy a rain poncho at the park for €1\)\.
\- Recommended: comfortable backpack\, sunscreen\, hat\, trail snacks\.
\- Optional: hiking poles\, electrolytes\, sunglasses\.
**Facilities & photos**
\- The park is maintained and offers bathrooms and food shops\. Plenty of photo stops and food\-break opportunities\.
**Safety & flexibility**
\- The guide may alter the route\, shorten\, or extend the experience for safety \(weather\, fallen trees\, etc\.\)\. Final itinerary is at the professional guide’s discretion\.
**Inclusions & exclusions**
\- Includes: guided hike led by a professional\, AIGAE\-registered interpretive nature guide\.
\- Does NOT include: transport to/from the park\, entrance fees\, food\, or personal purchases\.
**Legal & professional info**
\- This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law no\. 4 \(2003\)\. The guide is registered with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides \(AIGAE\)\.
**Ready to join?**
Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link to reserve a spot.
Wild Abruzzo: Hike above 2000 meters / 6560 feet!
**WILD ABRUZZO EXPERIENCE — Hike to Mt. La Torricella**
🥾🌲⛰️
**Overview**
Join us for a wild-day hike in Abruzzo, less than 1.5 hours from Rome. We’ll cross a beautiful beech forest, pass a valley with alpine-like scenery, and climb above 2000 m / 6,560 ft for spectacular mountain views. Expect possible encounters with free-roaming horses and cattle — this is genuine wilderness.
**Booking**
Email info@natureofsal.com or book at [https://www.natureofsal.com/abruzzo-hike-from-rome-la-torricella/](https://www.natureofsal.com/abruzzo-hike-from-rome-la-torricella/)
**Duration & Distance**
• Approx. 4.5 hours hiking (excludes briefing, explanations, and rest breaks)
• Distance: about 14 km \| Elevation gain: \~500 m
**Highlights**
• Beech forest, open high-mountain panoramas, and valley landscapes that feel alpine
• Summit views above 2000 m / 6,560 ft
• Wild animal sightings possible (horses, cattle)
• Guided by a professional, certified nature guide (AIGAE)
**Difficulty & Terrain**
• Moderate/Difficult: uneven, rocky ground and some steep sections
• Suitable for fit beginners with hiking experience and regular hikers
• Hiking poles recommended for stability on rough terrain
**Meeting & Logistics**
• Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in and briefing ⏰
• Language: English
• Trail format: loop with some variations depending on conditions
• Transport NOT included — we facilitate car-pooling. Important: contact the organizer before booking if you need a lift or can offer seats. 🚗
**What to Bring (must / recommended)**
🟢 Obligatory:
\- Sturdy hiking shoes/boots
\- Minimum 1\.5 L water
\- Layered clothing appropriate for hiking\, layered clothes and a jacket \(including waterproof\)
\- Packed lunch
🟡 Recommended:
\- Comfortable backpack
\- Hat \(sun/rain protection\)
\- Trail snacks / extra food
🟠 Optional:
\- Hiking poles
\- Electrolytes
**Safety & Important Notes**
• The guide may alter the route, shorten, or extend the itinerary for safety or due to weather and unexpected obstacles. ⚠️
• Animal encounters are possible — respect animals and follow guide instructions.
• This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. The guide is registered with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE).
• Includes the professional guided hike only. Does NOT include travel costs, transport, food, or entrance fees.
**Who should join**
Expats, visitors, and local hikers who want to discover the wild heart of Abruzzo and enjoy a challenging, rewarding mountain hike.
Reserve your spot and message if you need or can provide car-pooling. See you on the trail!
International Hangout Night In Rome
Ciao amici!
Our meetup in Rome brings together friendly faces every Saturday at 7:30 PM.
[ [Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKJip1xRqEhJbA3YBsrWTG) ]
We're mostly in our 20s and 30s, and we love a good chat
Travelers, expats, and locals blend into a community that speaks all languages — especially kindness.
GTUG Events Near You
Connect with your local GTUG community
CORGSCON
Come join CORGSCON the Columbus, Ohio retro gaming expo at the Bricker Building – Ohio Expo Center June 6th-7th
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Saturday After Party: 6PM – 10PM
Sunday: 11am-4pm
PLEASE NOTE:
RSVP for this event does NOT give you access to the event. Please buy tickets for the event on the website here or onsite at the event:
[https://www.corgscon.com/tickets/](https://www.corgscon.com/tickets/)
We'll have COGG game developers there showcasing their games alongside the [GDEX game expo](https://www.thegdex.com/) also happening later this year.
Find out more here:
[https://www.corgscon.com/](https://www.corgscon.com/)
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Azure CBUS June
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**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
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
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. So please RSVP for a head count!




















