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14° GameMaker Meetup Argentina We are pleased to announce the tenth GameMaker Meetup Argentina at the Centro Cultural De La Cooperación. Join us for an exciting meetup at the Centro Cultural De La Cooperación, where indie devs, game designers, and GameMaker enthusiasts come together to showcase projects, share experiences, and connect with the community! Saturday, March 7th, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Centro Cultural De La Cooperación Av. Corrientes 1543, Buenos Aires, Argentina What’s in store for the meetup? ✅ Showcase your indie games and projects ✅ Meet fellow game developers & network ✅ Discuss the latest updates & news on GameMaker ✅ Get insights from industry professionals ✅ Connect with publishers, mentors & local devs ✅ Learn about upcoming game industry events ✅ Gain guidance on breaking into the gaming industry ✅ And most importantly… have fun! Hosted by @james_chapp_fillmore aka @4lg1z @thisismarcofrisina Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect and grow with the #gamemakercommunity in #Argentina! Spread the word & see you there! Español ¡Nos complace anunciar el 14° GameMaker Meetup Argentina! Únete a nosotros en el Centro Cultural De La Cooperación para un encuentro imperdible donde desarrolladores, diseñadores y entusiastas de GameMaker podrán mostrar sus proyectos, compartir experiencias y conectar con la comunidad. Sabado 7 de Marzo de 2026 ⏰ 16:00 - 21:00 hs Centro Cultural De La Cooperación Av. Corrientes 1543, Buenos Aires, Argentina ¿Qué habrá en el meetup? ✅ Muestra tus juegos y proyectos indie ✅ Conoce a otros desarrolladores y haz networking ✅ Habla sobre las últimas novedades de GameMaker ✅ Obtén consejos de profesionales de la industria ✅ Conéctate con publishers, mentores y desarrolladores locales ✅ Infórmate sobre próximos eventos de la industria del gaming ✅ Aprende cómo ingresar profesionalmente al mundo de los videojuegos ✅ ¡Y lo más importante… pásala bien! Presentado por @james_chapp_fillmore @4lg1z @thisismarcofrisina ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de conectar y crecer con la comunidad de #GameMaker en #Argentina! Comparte la info y nos vemos ahí. #GameMaker #GameDev #DesarrolloDeVideojuegos #IndieDev #IndieGames #PixelArt #Networking #Meetup #Videojuegos #BuenosAires #GameDesign #GameMakerArgentina #GamingCommunity #GameIndustry #GameDeveloper #IndieGameCommunity #Desarrolladores #GameDevMeetup #DevLife

Join our Night Crawl! Together with BAIS Argenina (Buenos Aires International Students) we´re planning an unforgotable night to make great memories and friendships ITINERARY: 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM: First bar with complimentary pizza 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Second bar with a welcome shot 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM: Third bar with a welcome shot 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM: Nightclub with priority entrance We have a [group chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmBhFW6tFYX4XExOmrjgDa) to meet others attending ️ How to get the entrance? - On [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-485171) - At the first venue with cash ✨ What is included? - Pizza in the first bar - A shot in the second and third bar - Club entry withoutt queue - Games to meet other friends - The best energy to make it an unforgettable night See you! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ¡Únete a nuestro Night Crow! Junto con BAIS Argentina (Buenos Aires International Students) estamos planeando una noche inolvidable para crear grandes recuerdos y amistades ITINERARIO: 20:30 a 22hrs: Primer bar con bandejeo de pizza incluido 22 a 23:30hrs: Segundo bar con shot de bienvenida 23:30 a 1am: Tercer bar con shot de bienvenida 1am a 7am: Club nocturno con entrada preferencial Hay un [chat grupal](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmBhFW6tFYX4XExOmrjgDa) para conocer a otros asistentes ️ ¿Cómo conseguir la entrada? - En [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-485171) - En el primer bar, en efectivo. ✨ ¿Qué incluye? - Pizza en el primer bar - Un shot en el segundo y tercer bar - Entrada al club sin filas - Juegos para conocer gente - El mejor ambiente para una noche inolvidable ¡Nos vemos!

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 =)

## **📷 SEE. FRAME. WALK. REPEAT.** **Travelers Loop** is a global community for people who travel with purpose. We connect travellers through real stories, cultural exchange, and shared experiences. Grab your **camera** \- and join us for an immersive walk through the city streets\. This is your chance to practice **photography**, exchange **experience**, and meet like-minded **people** — all while working on creative assignments that sharpen your eye and help you discover the city in a new way. Each walk lasts **2 hours** and revolves around a different theme, revealed at the beginning of the session. At the end, we’ll share mate 🧉 together in the park — or stop at a café if the weather calls for it. If: \- Your camera has been collecting dust waiting for the “perfect moment” \- You shoot\, but struggle to find interesting subjects \- You feel shy \- You want to tell stories through images instead of just pressing the shutter \- You’re tired of figuring it all out alone without a supportive community around you Then **this** is your space. ## **What to expect** 🎯 One creative task for the entire walk 🧠 Short, focused briefing before we start 🚶 2 hours of intentional street practice 🖼 Final selection: one frame per participant 📂 Shared post-event online gallery No posing. No forced portraits. No pressure. Just observation, movement, and composition. ## **Who it’s for** 🌱 Beginners who want structure 📸 Photographers who want disciplined practice 🌍 Travelers who see the city as a visual story Any camera works — mirrorless, DSLR, compact, or phone. This isn’t a paid shoot - so there’s no need to carry all your gear. Come light with your favorite setup. We’ll be walking a lot - and extra weight means extra stress! ## **🕹 HOW TO JOIN** Group is limited to 10 participants to keep the experience focused. 🎟 One Episode Pass — **20 USD/ARS 20.000** Send a message to reserve your spot. No random drop-ins — we keep the space intentional. 📷 **SEE. FRAME. WALK. REPEAT.** Loop Frames isn’t about collecting photos. It’s about learning to see differently. If that resonates — join us!

Una cena íntima para conocer gente nueva y compartir conversaciones reales en una casa en Colegiales. Solo 11 lugares alrededor de la mesa. Algo muy lindo viene pasando en estas cenas. Por eso, abro por tercera vez mi casa en Colegiales. Esta vez, un sábado. Los primeros encuentros fueron un lunes y un domingo. Ahora, con la energía del inicio del fin de semana. Cada cena tiene su propia luz. Lo que distingue a estos encuentros es la energía genuina que se genera cuando personas que no se conocen deciden compartirse. Algo que aparece cuando nos miramos más de cerca, cuando escuchamos sin apuro y cuando ponemos algo verdadero sobre la mesa. ✨ Detalles del encuentro 📍 Cuándo: Sábado 7 – 20 hs, Colegiales 🍽 Qué incluye: Cena íntima en casa + dinámicas guiadas 👥 Cupo limitado: 11 personas 💫 Valor: $12.500 (incluye cena completa + dinámicas guiadas) 🥤 Bebida: Habrá agua y bebida para acompañar. Si querés traer algo especial para compartir, sos bienvenido/a. 🔐 Reserva con pago previo [https://mpago.li/1wfLxmC](https://mpago.li/1wfLxmC) 📩 Importante Una vez realizado el pago, enviame el comprobante por mensaje directo en Instagram @saboresyconexion o por WhatsApp al 11 6220 1726. Te envío la dirección exacta una vez confirmada la reserva 🤍 Si te animás a reservar tu lugar en esta edición especial, te espera una noche de charla auténtica, escucha sin apuro e historias acompañadas por sabores, en una mesa que se vuelve puente hacia otros. ✨ Vení como estés. ✨ Vení como sos. ✨ Sin expectativas. ✨ Sin tener que demostrar nada. ✨ Simplemente estar. Son encuentros con cupo limitado porque suceden en mi casa, que es mi templo. Y como anfitriona me comprometo a sostener un espacio cálido y amoroso en el que te sientas cuidado. El resto lo construimos entre todos. Te espero 🤍 # 🌿 FLAVORS & CONNECTION · Special Edition · Social Dinner in Colegiales An intimate dinner to meet new people and share meaningful conversations around a table. Only 11 seats available Something really beautiful has been happening at these dinners. For the third time, I’m opening the doors of my home in Colegiales. This time, on a Saturday night. The first gatherings took place on a Monday and a Sunday. Now we meet with the energy of the beginning of the weekend. Each dinner has its own light. What makes these gatherings special is the genuine energy that appears when people who don’t know each other choose to show up and share a moment together. It’s something that happens when we slow down, listen without rushing, and bring something real to the table. ✨ **Event details** 📍 **When:** Saturday 7 – 8:00 PM, Colegiales 🍽 **What’s included:** Intimate home dinner + guided connection dynamics 👥 **Limited spots:** 11 people 💫 **Price:** ARS $12,500 (full dinner experience + guided dynamics) 🥤 **Drinks:** Water and basic beverages will be available. If you’d like, feel free to bring something special to share. 🔐 **Reservation required (advance payment)** [https://mpago.li/1wfLxmC](https://mpago.li/1wfLxmC) 📩 **Important** After completing the payment, please send the confirmation via Instagram DM **@saboresyconexion** or WhatsApp **+54 11 6220 1726**. You will receive the exact address once your reservation is confirmed 🤍 If this invitation resonates with you, you’re welcome to join us for an evening of authentic conversation, unhurried listening, and shared stories — around a table where food becomes a bridge between people. ✨ Come as you are. ✨ No expectations. ✨ Nothing to prove. ✨ Just be present. These gatherings are intentionally small because they take place in my home. As your host, I will do my best to create a warm and caring space where everyone feels welcome. The rest, we create together. **Hope to see you there 🤍**

# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉 ¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social? Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica. FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA) Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes) 🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento. 💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar. 🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países. 🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques. Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate. Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉 📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com ***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

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==] *** **☕️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==]

**UFC 326 + Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Watch Party 🥊🏎️** This Saturday we’re going late at The Classic Sports Bar for a doubleheader watch party! We’re kicking things off with **UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira** at 11PM — five rounds, high stakes, and a guaranteed electric main event. Then we roll straight into **Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix** at 1AM — because nothing pairs better with a title fight than lights out in Melbourne. 🌏 If you love combat sports, motorsport, or just a good excuse to stay out way too late with fun people, this one’s for you. **Details:** 📍 The Classic Sports Bar – Malabia 1885, Palermo ⏰ UFC 326 starts at 11PM 🏁 Australian Grand Prix starts at 1AM 🎟️ Free to come watch 🍔 Kitchen open until 1AM Come for one, stay for both. No cover, just good fights, fast cars, and a great crowd. See you Saturday night! *** **UFC 326 + Fórmula 1 Gran Premio de Australia 🥊🏎️** Este sábado nos quedamos hasta tarde en The Classic Sports Bar con una watch party doble. Arrancamos con **UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira** a las 23:00 — cinco rounds, mucha intensidad y una pelea estelar que promete. Después seguimos directo con la **Fórmula 1: Gran Premio de Australia** a la 1:00AM — porque no hay nada mejor que una pelea por el título seguida de las luces apagándose en Melbourne. 🌏 Si te gustan los deportes de combate, el automovilismo, o simplemente querés una excusa para salir hasta tarde con buena gente, este evento es para vos. **Detalles:** 📍 The Classic Sports Bar – Malabia 1885, Palermo ⏰ UFC 326 comienza a las 23:00 🏁 Gran Premio de Australia comienza a la 1:00AM 🎟️ Entrada libre y gratuita 🍔 Cocina abierta hasta la 1:00AM Vení por uno, quedate por los dos. Sin cover — solo buenas peleas, autos rápidos y gran ambiente. ¡Nos vemos el sábado a la noche!

Pasaremos una tarde para compartir comida, juegos de mesa, recorrer la feria, y disfrutar todo los amenities del club. **🎲 Habrán partidas de rol y talleres** **🛍️ Feria de artesanías y artículos roleros** **🍔 Comida y bebidas** **⚽ Acceso a todos los servicios y predio del club** **🗓 Domingo 08/03. De 12hs a 19hs** **📍 Club Comunicaciones. Av. San Martín 5125, CABA.** **🎲 Dungeons&Dragons 5e** ¡Reserva tu lugar para este evento especial de verano! 🎟️ **[Compra tu entrada Tocando ACA!](https://forms.gle/iAnzcFnJ3gS2QAXH8)** La entrada incluye el **acceso al Club**, tres opciones para el **almuerzo**, y acceso a la **partida o taller** de su elección. ♟️ Hay mesas de D&D para jugadores avanzados, y para gente que nunca jugó pero quiera animarse a algo nuevo. ¡Súmate y te enseñamos a jugar desde cero!

🔥 INTERNATIONAL BBQ – ASADORES CLUB! 🇦🇷🥩 Are you a meat lover or looking for an authentic Argentine experience? Join us at Asadores Club for an afternoon of premium cuts, networking, and the best grill vibes. 📅 When? Sunday 1st – 5:00 PM 📍 Where? Parque Sarmiento 💰 Price: $30,000 (Includes premium beef cuts, chimichurri, criolla sauce, and bread). ⚠️ Important Please bring your own food container (tupper), cutlery, and whatever you’d like to drink. 🥤🍴 👉 **BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE:** 📞 1140385329 📸 Follow us on IG: @internationalpeople.ba 📲 Questions? DM me! Limited spots available! Don't miss out on this unique cultural and foodie experience. 🌍🔥

# **ENGLISH VERSION** **Dilettos Pastas & Café – Perón 4217, Buenos Aires** ️ **Every Saturday \| 18:00 HS – 20:00 HS** ️ **Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD)** *** ### **Saturdays just got better.** Let’s face it — meeting new people as an adult is weird, awkward, and sometimes straight-up intimidating. So we created a space where everything feels easy. No pressure. No scripts. No “networking voice.” Just real people, good energy, and conversations that actually go somewhere. Come grab a seat, chat with someone new, flirt if the vibe is right , and enjoy that magic moment when strangers start feeling like friends. No minimum consumption — just bring your vibe, your curiosity, and let the night flow. Expect: ✨ Multilingual chaos ✨ Cultural surprises ✨ Genuine laughs ✨ Unexpected chemistry ✨ And that “how are we just meeting now?” feeling This isn’t networking. This isn’t speed dating. This is **Culture Shock Therapy** — where the city meets the world.⚡ If you’ve been searching for your tribe in Buenos Aires… You’ve officially found it *** *** # **VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL** **Dilettos Pastas & Café – Perón 4217, Buenos Aires** ️ **Todos los sábados \| 18:00 HS – 20:00 HS** ️ **Entrada: $5.000 (≈ 5 USD)** *** ### **Los sábados ahora tienen otro sabor.** Seamos honestos: hacer amigos de adulto es raro, incómodo y a veces un poco intimidante. Por eso creamos un espacio donde todo fluye. Sin presión. Sin caretas. Sin tener que “parecer interesante.” Solo buena vibra, gente auténtica y conversaciones que valen la pena. Vení, sentate, conocé a alguien nuevo, coqueteá si pinta , y disfrutá ese momento en el que los desconocidos se convierten en compañía. No hay consumo obligatorio — traé tu energía, tus ganas de conectar y dejá que la noche haga lo suyo. Vas a encontrar: ✨ Caos lingüístico ✨ Choques culturales divertidos ✨ Risas reales ✨ Conexiones inesperadas ✨ Y ese famoso “¿cómo recién nos estamos conociendo?” No es networking. No es speed dating. Esto es **Culture Shock Therapy** — donde la ciudad se mezcla con el mundo. ⚡ Si estabas buscando tu tribu en Buenos Aires… Acabás de encontrarla

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(We run games every week despite the attendees you'll see in Meetup. Contact Davi on WhatsApp 1-2 days before at +5511 959517055 to guarantee attendance) 🌎 Mixed Tag game for everyone! 🥳 🏉 Tag is a beginner-friendly, no contact sport. There’s no tackling (we provide the velcro tags) and we encourage players to include all newbies! 📍 Location is around Palermo (Message Davi for exact details) ⏰ Time is 4pm to 6pm (During summer we change to 5pm to 7pm, message me!) 👟 All you need to bring is sportswear and water We will occasionally ask for donations to help maintain the equipment for the game 🍻 We always go for drinks afterwards!

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!

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.

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.

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

**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.

This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)! \-\-\- Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games. We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) **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 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. 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!/)