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AI builders Buenos Aires | Second assembly
Hola, AI enthusiasts!
We are thrilled to announce another gathering of **AI Builders Buenos Aires**! Whether you are a seasoned ML engineer, a founder integrating LLMs into your product, or a developer just starting to tinker with the latest models, this is the place for you.
We believe that the best way to build the future is to build it together. That’s why we’re kicking things off with a relaxed, community-focused evening.
**What to expect:**
* **Meet & Greet:** Get to know your fellow builders in BA.
* **Idea Exchange:** Briefly share what you are working on, the tools you love (or hate!), and the challenges you're facing.
* **Networking:** Grab a drink, exchange contacts, and maybe find your next co-founder or hackathon partner.
This isn't a formal lecture—it's an open space to connect, share knowledge, and spark new collaborations. Let’s turn Buenos Aires into a hub for AI innovation!
Telegram group: t.me/aibuildersba
🌍 Language Exchange Café – Español & English | ⚡Culture Shock Therapy
## ☕ **Language Exchange Café – Español & English. Real connections ✨**
**Ubicación:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251
**Horario:** 18:00 a 20:00
**Entrada:** $5.000 ARS / 5$
### **Español**
¿Cansado de practicar idiomas solo con apps que no te contestan?
¿Harto de decir *“How are you?”* y que nadie te pregunte de vuelta?
Este **Language Exchange Café** es para personas reales, conversaciones reales y cafés de verdad ☕
Nos juntamos en **Francis Café** para hablar **español, inglés (o spanglish sin culpa)**, intercambiar culturas y crear conexiones que no mueren cuando se termina el café.
No es una clase
No hay profesores
Nadie te corrige con cara de superioridad
Solo charlas relajadas, risas, acentos variados y ese momento mágico donde entendés… o fingís que entendés y seguís igual
Ideal para:
extranjeros, viajeros y locales curiosos
️ practicar idiomas sin presión
conocer gente interesante en un ambiente tranquilo
Vení por el idioma.
Quedate por el café.
Y tal vez… por las conexiones reales ✨
***
**Location:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251
**Time:** 6:00 – 8:00 PM
**Entry fee:** $5,000 ARS
### **English**
Tired of practicing languages with apps that never reply?
Sick of saying *“How are you?”* and no one asking back?
This **Language Exchange Café** is for real people, real conversations, and real coffee ☕
We meet at **Francis Café** to speak **Spanish, English (or guilt-free Spanglish)**, exchange cultures, and create connections that don’t disappear when the coffee is gone.
Not a class
No teachers
No one correcting you with a superior look
Just relaxed chats, laughs, different accents, and that magical moment when you understand… or pretend you do and keep going
Perfect for:
expats, travelers, and curious locals
️ practicing languages with zero pressure
meeting interesting people in a calm environment
Come for the language.
Stay for the coffee.
And maybe… for the real connections ✨
BA Improv Comedy Session
Join us for a night of laughter and connection at our Improv Comedy event in Buenos Aires! Whether you're a seasoned improv performer or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to socialize, have a good time, and make new international friends. Our hilarious improv games and activities will have you laughing until your sides hurt, all while providing the perfect opportunity to break the ice and bond with fellow attendees.
Get ready to unleash your creativity, quick thinking, and sense of humor in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No previous experience is necessary, just bring your positive energy and get ready to improvise your way through a night of comedy and friendship. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to laugh, connect, and expand your social circle with like-minded individuals in Buenos Aires!
We'll start with some easy warm-up games to get your body moving and creative juices flowing, and move towards longer-form improv games.
Noches de juegos en la Ludoteca del Oeste
Detalles
¡Hola gente bella!
Como todos los miércoles, les invitamos a pasar una noche lúdica en la Ludoteca del Oeste, un espacio comunitario para jugar, compartir y divertirnos.
📍 Dónde: Biblioteca Mariano Moreno – Springolo 680, Sáenz Peña (zona oeste, cerca de la estación)
🕖 Horario: De 19:00 hasta la 1, 2 o 2:30 am… ¡hasta que caigan los dados!
Jugamos de todo:
Primero arrancamos con algunos fillers o party games para romper el hielo, y ya tipo 20 hs armamos mesas con lo que surja: euros pesados, cooperativos, drafting, roles ocultos… siempre hay variedad.
🎒 Podés venir sin juegos, ¡acá siempre sobran! Pero si querés traer los tuyos, mejor todavía.
🍕 Cada une se trae algo para comer o bien pedimos entre todes y dividimos.
💸 La actividad no tiene entrada fija, solo pedimos una contribución de $2000 para apoyar a la biblioteca.
✉️ Si vas a venir, avisá así te reservamos lugar en alguna mesa.
¡Te esperamos para una noche llena de juegos y buena onda!
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Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | 🌎Culture Shock Therapy
Español Abajo
**☕️ Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee ☕️**
Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals.
\*\* What to expect?\*\*
✔️ Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise).
✔️ Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic.
✔️ Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zone—without feeling like a job interview.
If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again).
**Where?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine).
**How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but they’re worth every cent).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
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**☕️Coffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son Más Fuertes que el Café☕️**
Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquí venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas.
\*\* ¿Qué puedes esperar?\*\*
✔️ Preguntas que te harán pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos).
✔️ Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del tráfico.
✔️ Dinámicas interactivas que te sacarán de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo.
Si estás listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcástico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez).
**¿Dónde?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (porque el café sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeína desperdiciada).
**¿Cuánto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sí, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
Sketching/Dibujando @ Cementerio de la Chacarita/Chacarita Cemetery
Bring your sketchbook, pencils, and pens to Chacarita Cemetery. We'll meet just outside the cemetery (see the meeting point link) and will find places to draw or paint inside. Then we'll come back together and whoever wants to can go to have coffee afterward. If you arrive later you can send me a WhatsApp message (I'll post my number closer to the event date).
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Llevá tus cuaderno de bocetos, lápices, y plumas al Cementerio de la Chacarita. Vamos a encontrarnos fuera del cementerio (mira el enlace con el punto de encuentro) con la idea de dibujar/pintar por un rato. Después vamos a reunir e ir a un café para pasar tiempo juntos. Si llegás después, podés enviarme un mensaje en WhatsApp (publico el número más cerca de la fecha del evento).
Meeting point//Punto de encuentro:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KNCNzXvPpCjCJXaRA
🎲♠️ Casino Night: Texas Hold ’Em Poker ♠️🎲 FREE!
🎲♠️ **Casino Night: Texas Hold ’Em Poker** ♠️🎲
This week at **The Classic Sports Bar**, we’re hosting a **Texas Hold ’Em Poker Night** — and it’s completely **free to play**.
No buy-ins. Just cards, chips, drinks, and a fun, social vibe.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never played before, this is a relaxed, low-pressure game where everyone is welcome. We’ll go over the basics at the beginning for anyone new to Hold ’Em.
🃏 Free to play
🍔 Full kitchen open late
🍻 Drinks flowing all night
🎉 Great mix of locals, expats & travelers
Come solo or bring friends. Grab a seat, order a drink, and see how your poker face holds up.
It’s all about the fun — are you in? ♠️
[Follow us on Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/theclassicsportsbar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
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🎲♠️ **Noche de Casino: Póker Texas Hold ’Em** ♠️🎲
Esta semana en **The Classic Sports Bar** organizamos una **Noche de Póker Texas Hold ’Em** — y es totalmente **gratis para jugar**.
Sin inscripcion. Solo cartas, fichas, bebidas y un ambiente divertido y social.
Tanto si ya tienes experiencia como si nunca jugaste, es una partida relajada y sin presión donde todos son bienvenidos. Explicaremos las reglas básicas al comienzo para quienes sean nuevos en el Hold ’Em.
🃏 Gratis para jugar
🍔 Cocina abierta hasta tarde
🍻 Bebidas toda la noche
🎉 Gran mezcla de locales, extranjeros y viajeros
Ven solo o con amigos. Busca tu lugar, pide algo para tomar y pon a prueba tu cara de póker.
La idea es divertirnos — ¿te sumas? ♠️
[Siguenos en Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/theclassicsportsbar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
JUEGOS DE MESA Hasta que el cuerpo aguante!!! (en realidad hasta las 06 am)
Jornada de Juegos de mesa hasta que salga el sol en el Geek Out! Club
Listado de juegos ([Nuestra web](https://www.geekout.com.ar/Ludoteca/) o [Usuario en BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/GeekOutClub?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1) )
Consulten por juegos que tengan ganas de jugar para ver la posibilidad de que alguien lo traiga por wpp al https://wa.me/+5491124601608 :D
O sumate a la [Comunidad de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KvF6IiO5S4VFjlV1mAokzQ?mode=ems_copy_t) https://chat.whatsapp.com/KvF6IiO5S4VFjlV1mAokzQ?mode=ems_copy_t
Podes venir solo
Arevalo 2061, Palermo.
COSTO: $20.000 por persona que incluye bebida sin alcohol LIBRE tambien, aparte hay para comprar cafe y comida.
Si no conocés los juegos no te preocupes, SIEMPRE hay gente nueva así que no vas a ser la única persona que lo esté jugando por primera vez, y SIEMPRE hay gente que los conoce y tiene la mejor buena onda para explicarlos =)
🍻NETWORKING en PALERMO - 🌍 Compartí y Conectá
👉🏼**Ampliá tu círculo social y conectá con personas fuera de tu entorno habitual**. Te invitamos a un evento único donde podrás relajarte, disfrutar de una cerveza 🍻, y compartir experiencias en un ambiente cálido y distendido.
Si aún no te animaste a participar, ¡es el momento! Este encuentro está diseñado para conocer gente nueva, generar contactos valiosos y pasarla bien.
🔥Sabemos que el primer paso puede ser difícil, pero ya hemos organizado más de **150 eventos**, y siempre recibimos tanto a participantes nuevos como a aquellos que vuelven una y otra vez.
El ambiente es abierto, ameno y perfecto para hacerte sentir parte de nuestra comunidad desde el primer momento.
Si eres nuevo en la ciudad, quieres sociabilizar, conocer y conectar con gente interesante, te animo a unirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad.
👉🏼 **El evento es GRATUITO**. El CONSUMO es OBLIGATORIO.
🕒 **Edades habituales**: entre 30 y 60 años.
¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tus horizontes! ¡Te esperamos!
💃 🕺 BA Digital Nomads - After Office @ Behind Bar (our nomads' cave) 🍸💫
**We are migrating to LUMA, sign up here:** [https://luma.com/l4lstq1d](https://luma.com/l4lstq1d?utm_source=meetup_body)
Hi Digital Nomads, **💫**
Every week we meet with an international crowd and we’re back at our nomads cave, **Behind Bar**! Don’t worry about the summer heat, we’ve got the AC blasting inside! ❄️🌻
📍🕗 Feel welcome @ **Behind Bar** \| Costa Rica 4933 \| **FRIDAY 27 FEB**: 8pm - 1am
🍺🍹 Happy Hour from 9 until 10pm & the best in house drinks ever - **please ask for your wristband & use the bar at the front!**
🎵🎤 DJ or music all night!
**[⚡🎟️ ](https://luma.com/up2puot5?utm_source=meetup_body)*[RSVP now!](https://luma.com/l4lstq1d?utm_source=meetup_body)***
[https://luma.com/l4lstq1d](https://luma.com/l4lstq1d?utm_source=meetup_body)
And as always... come as you are & enjoy the show! 💃🕺
Keep spreading the ‘For Nomads by Nomads’ love 💕
See you FRIDAY 27 FEB!
Abrazo grande 🤗
**Team BA Digital Nomads**
Agus & Darío
***
*🍻👉 Tip: join our [WhatsApp groups](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMFRaQQX2Hc5e1C5XnmYF1) and meet/inspire/share with thousands of other digital nomads.*
PS: If you enjoy the BA Digital Nomads community, you can **support us by “buying us a coffee” at [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn).** Your contribution helps us cover our Meetup and Luma subscriptions and keeps our events free and fun for everyone. Thanks for being part of this community! 🙏
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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.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ 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!
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation*
Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification.
You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written.
This talk will cover:
--What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t)
--How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows
--Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development
--Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence
Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
BrowserStack QA Meetup | Columbus (March 12)
**Hello Columbus!**
**The community is buzzing and growing well.**
**We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!**
We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss.
**What to expect:**
* **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds.
* **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately.
* **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit.
**Agenda**
* **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs."
**RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!**
📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM
**Stay Connected!**
Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup?
Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!**
🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)
**A Few Notes:**
✅ This is an **in-person event**
✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event.
**TALK ABSTRACT:**
AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints.
In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas




















