Hackers and Makers

¡Nueva sesión de charlas en Software Crafters Barcelona! No te pierdas estas dos charlas que estamos preparando, y un buen rato de networking, gracias a nuestro host, [Fotocasa Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inactivo-fcgroup). **📅 Agenda** * 18:00-18:15. Check-in. * 18:15-18:30. Bienvenida de [Fotocasa Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inactivo-fcgroup). * 18:30-19:15. De side project a producto, el camino que nadie cuenta con [Andrés Álvarez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalvarezsordo/) (charla en castellano). * 19:15-20:00. The Hardest Part of Software Isn't the Code with [Wellyson Freitas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellyfrs) (talk in english). * 20:00-21:00. Networking. **🙇‍♀️ Facilitan** * [Andrés Álvarez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalvarezsordo/) Staff Front-End Engineer en Adevinta Spain. Crear side projects es fácil, especialmente hoy en día con la IA, convertirlos en algo que la gente pague, no tanto. En esta charla te contaré mi recorrido real: dudas, fracasos, aprendizajes y pequeños aciertos que terminaron en primeras ventas. Una historia real para quienes quieren dejar de construir en el vacío y empezar a generar impacto (y dinero). * [Wellyson Freitas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellyfrs) Software engineer with experience building and operating systems in fintech environments such as Revolut and N26, focusing on complex integrations and real-world constraints. Writing code has never been easier, but building the right system is not. Engineers still face challenges like understanding unclear problems, collaborating across teams and organisations, aligning on decisions, and evolving systems under real-world constraints. This talk explores where this complexity comes from in practice and how to navigate it more effectively, focusing on the parts of software engineering that go beyond just writing code. **🏢 Dónde** Fotocasa Group: Ciutat de Granada\, 150\, Planta 9\,
08018 Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/PazWEktvTuHPaazh7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PazWEktvTuHPaazh7) *Si tenéis problemas para llegar o acceder, contactad a través de comentarios en el meetup.* Queremos agradecer a nuestro sponsor, [Fotocasa Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inactivo-fcgroup) 🙌, por facilitarnos el espacio, snacks y refrescos 🍲 🍕 🍴🥤🧃 ¡Nos vemos allí!

The Prestigious Speakers Club is a Toastmasters International club based in Barcelona, Spain, that meets in English on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The club focuses on high-level communication skills, aligning with the Toastmasters goal of fostering professional speaking and leadership development in an open, encouraging environment.

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**Free Coding Workshop** **\*\*\*\*\*\*** **IMPORTANT**: **For this event, you will need to register on the [codebar](http://codebar.io/) page** a[https://codebar.io/barcelona](https://codebar.io/barcelona) **\*\*\*\*\*\*** Come and learn or teach with us! This time, Basetis opens its doors to host the event: [https://www.basetis.com/](https://www.basetis.com/) **What is Codebar?** We are a non-profit group of students and coaches who love technology and strongly believe that it should be accessible to everyone. For this reason, we run regular free coding meetups for women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented groups in tech. Our goal is to enable underrepresented people to learn to program in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. Not sure if this event is for you yet? Join our slack channel where you can get in touch with other students and coaches not only from Barcelona but also from other cities where [codebar.io](http://codebar.io/) has events: Join our Slack channel at: [https://slack.codebar.io](https://slack.codebar.io/). Help us spread the word by sharing it with your network :)

About the Event: This 90 minute creative writing workshop is open to all levels of writers and creatives! You will follow a series of prompts, guided writing activities, and helpful tools to get you unstuck from that writer's block! There will be some group discussions, where participants are encouraged to share their work in progress (not a finished product!) About your Workshop Leader: Kelly Knight is a creative director for artistic events in Barcelona and a creative writing teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. She is a spoken word poetry performer, actor, and published writer, with a background in print journalism. Event Address: Sant Pere Carrer Baixos 10. Cituat Villa 08003. Limited spaces are available, so please reserve with me (Kelly) prior to the event via @kelly_k_writing or WhatsApp+34 675125507. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to ask any questions! *Your €16 ticket price also includes materials for the workshop and one glass of wine or one soft drink.

**Important:** * Please sign up on the following website to complete your sign up: https://uxdx.com/community/community-barcelona-2026-04-21/ An in-person series of meetups focused on helping product & engineering teams in Copenhagen bridge the gap between UX, Product, Design, and Dev, and to build better products faster, together. **Agenda:** 18:30 - 19:00 Opening and registration 19:00 - 19:15 Welcome from the UXDX Ambassadors and Manychat 19:15 - 19:45 Talk 1: [Glòria Langereo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glorialangreo/), Senior Design Director at GitHub 19:45 - 20:15 Talk 2: [Greg Kozakiewicz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkozakiewicz/), Director of Design at Oracle 20:15 - 20:45 Closing and networking ## **✨ Talks** **Talk by Glòria Langreo - What Breaks When AI Hits Real Product Workflows** A talk focused on the things that do not work smoothly in practice yet, like undocumented internal APIs, weak documentation, messy systems, and the gap between AI hype and what teams can actually use day to day. **Talk by Greg Kozakiewicz - Fast is Easy. Coherent is Hard.** Ai is making it faster and cheaper to build than ever before but speed without coherence is how products fall apart. This talk explores what actually changes for designers and design leaders when Ai enters the workflow at scale: not the tools, but the judgment, the responsibility, and the systems needed to keep products from fragmenting under velocity pressure. Using design systems as a concrete anchor, the talk makes the case that the designer's role isn't shrinking, it's shifting upstream, toward the decisions that Ai can't make on its own. Practical, honest, and beyond the hype. ## **About UXDX** UXDX helps teams shift from project based delivery to empowered, autonomous product teams. We host global conferences and over 150 free community events each year, bringing together UX, Product, Design and Development practitioners to share how real teams build better products faster.

We are Barcelona English Speakers, a welcoming community of 2,000+ people connected by a shared language. Each month, we get together for a relaxed social night out at a lively venue where you can meet new faces, reconnect with familiar ones, and enjoy good company. It’s a relaxed social gathering, focused on meeting people and enjoying a lively atmosphere together. Our next meetup is happening on Friday, 24th April from 20:00 onwards at [Lemon Tree](https://www.lemontreebarcelona.com/), a fantastic beach bar! Whether you’re new in town or a regular, it’s a great way to kick off your Friday night in a friendly, energetic setting. 📆 Date: Friday, 24th April 🕗 Time: From 20:00 until late 📍 Location: [Lemon Tree](https://www.lemontreebarcelona.com/) ⚠️ Arrive before 20:30 and enjoy a free shot of ratafia on the house! 🍻 You can check out the food and drinks menu [here](https://www.lemontreebarcelona.com/la-carta/). There are also excellent drinks packages available: • 1 drink for 4€ (soft drink, beer, or wine) • 2 drinks for 7€ Want to stay in the loop? Join our [Barcelona English Speakers WhatsApp community (locals only)](https://barna.news/whatsapp-community/). We have plenty of sub-groups for different interests, including sports, tech, music, and more! Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re new in town or a long-time local. Come say hi and meet some friendly faces! See you there! 🎉🥂

*Please note: a one-drink minimum per person is required.* Welcome to our weekly Meetup group for Expats & English speakers permanently living in Barcelona! If you're a Barcelona local looking for a laid-back way to connect with fellow English speakers & residents, this is the perfect gathering for you. Whether you've lived in Barcelona for years or are new to the city, our informal meetups provide a great opportunity to socialize, unwind, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who call this vibrant city home. Come join us, we can't wait to meet you!!

**[ENG]** Hi everyone! We’re hosting **Creators Talk**, an open gathering for **DJs, producers, and musicians** interested in creating and producing electronic music. It’s the perfect occasion to **connect, share experiences, exchange ideas**, and maybe even find your next collaboration! Whether you’re already experienced or just starting out in music production, this space is for you. In a **relaxed setting with a drink in hand and good company**, we’ll talk about **techniques, gear, software, trends**, and everything we love about electronic music. 📅 **DATE:** Fri 24 Apr / 18:00h 📍 **LOCATION:** TBA 💬 **Bring your ideas, and your passion for meeting fellow music lovers.** Join our WhatsApp group by submitting the invitation request through our website: 📝 [Registration](https://ravers.barcelona/en/registration/), and choose the **Hangout** group, which is where we coordinate the meeting point for this meetup. You will be able to join our Creators group after your first attendance at the meeting. See you! 🔊 ....................................................................................................... **[ESP]** Hola! Organizamos **Creators Talk**, un encuentro abierto para **DJs, productores y músicos** interesados en la creación y producción de música electrónica. Será una ocasión perfecta para **conectar, compartir experiencias, intercambiar ideas** y, por qué no, ¡encontrar colaboraciones para futuros proyectos! Tanto si ya tienes experiencia como si estás empezando en el mundo de la producción, este espacio es para ti. En un ambiente **relajado, con algo de beber y buena compañía**, charlaremos sobre **técnicas, equipos, software, tendencias** y todo lo que nos apasiona de la música electrónica. 📅 **FECHA:** Vie 24 Abr / 18:00hrs 📍 **LUGAR:** TBA 💬 **Trae tus ganas de aportar y de conocer a otros apasionados de la música.** Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp siguiendo la solicitud de invitación mediante nuestra web: 📝 [Registro](https://ravers.barcelona/registro/), elige el grupo **Hangout** que es donde coordinamos el punto de encuentro de este meetup. Podras ser parte de nuestro grupo Creators despues de tu primera asistencia al meeting. ¡Nos vemos! 🔊

**[Evento/sesión con TICKET: https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e](https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e)** **Apertura: 19:00pm** **Inicio de la sesión: 19:30pm** Ven a bailar, conectar contigo y/o con los demás y llévate un chute enorme de dopamina, endorfinas y más! En esta edición **@Paststudio** nos acompañará en este viaje cósmico con sus visuales de vanguardia. **Cena: 21:15pm** Continuaremos con un elaborado menú plant based y 100% sin gluten de la mano de **@thecurcumaclub** con vistosos y ricos platos al centro para reponer nutrientes, mimar la microbiota y seguir compartiendo en una velada muy especial. Pensado para que sólo te ocupes de disfrutar. Nosotras nos encargamos del resto. Plazas limitadas para la cena, no te quedes sin la tuya. Os esperamos en AKASHA Hub :)

Us esperem per a celebrar juntes aquest 23 d'abril en el nostre espai verd Green City Lab. Hi haurà taller de fer roses amb paper reciclat, sembrarem un roser comunitari, intercanviarem llavors, hi haurà espai per a compartir un moment amb un te de roses amb les miembras de l'hort. **23 d'Abril** **Lloc:** Hort GREEN CITY LAB - a costat d'AKASHA Hub - Nau 1 REGISTRE

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

**[QUÉ ES EL SOFTCOMBAT?](https://youtu.be/Essu82NpRvc)** **[Qué es el Jugger? | El Jugger, qué es y cómo jugarlo](https://youtu.be/dfyrlQn14oM)** **[Qué es el LARP?](https://youtu.be/fB3FkxDZhBA)** El Softcombat és una activitat esportiva en la qual, mitjançant armes embuatades (conegudes com boffers), es recreen combats medievals, es practiquen jocs d'equip i s'aprenen moviments marcials de combat. El Rol en Viu consisteix a afegir-li una acció més teatral i dramàtica a aquests enfrontaments. Si t'interessa aprendre a combatre, emular les lluites de les teves pel·lícules favorites, lluitar amb espasa, subjectar un escut, dominar els secrets de l'equilibri de peus o fer fitnes d'un mode diferent; el Softcombat i el Rol en Viu són una activitat que has de provar. **És durant el matí de 11h a 13.30h quan major quantitat de participants es reuneixen. A la tarda, es queda (a vegades) un petit grup, però no es pot garantir la seva presència fins a les 18h, sobretot a l'hivern. Recomanem anar de demà.** *** **REGLES BÀSIQUES PER AL SOFTCOMBAT** **NORMATIVA I SEGURETAT** **la participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes:** Per a garantir la seguretat dels participants, totes les armes alienes a seran testades prèviament, conservant-se el dret a admissió de l'arma o de l'usuari. Com tot esport de contacte, cal anar amb compte i apel·lar sempre al sentit comú i a la companyonia, en inscriure's en la nostra comunitat, el participant o tutors del participant accepten la total responsabilitat de qualsevol mal, lesió, pèrdua... que pugui succeir dins dels entrenaments. **La participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes.** 1. No estan permesos cops **ni al cap ni en els genitals.** 2. **La/s ma/ns** que subjecten l'arma fins a la nina no són blanc vàlid. 3. **No es pot estocar,** només colpejar amb el lateral de l'arma. 4. **Abans de començar** qualsevol enfrontament, cal estendre les armes, procedir a una lleugera salutació mitjançant el xoc entre aquestes. 5. **Cuida del company** amb el qual entrenes. Vigila la seva esquena i advertir-li de forats, arbres, altres persones o altres irregularitats en el terreny. 6. **Abans d'emprar qualsevol propietat aliena**, demana permís al seu propietari. Si algú trenca l'equip d'una altra persona, el propietari pot reclamar una compensació econòmica pels materials. 7. Els **menors de 14 anys** hauran d'anar acompanyats d'un adult responsable. Els menors de 16 anys hauran de portar un document emès per un tutor responsable, eximint de responsabilitat als Organitzadors (o confirmar meetup conforme l'acceptació d'aquestes normes). 8. **L'Organització no es farà responsable** de cap mena de lesió, mal o ferida que pugui succeir durant els entrenaments. 9. Diverteix-te i gaudeix, és un gran esport. 10. **L'organització es reserva el dret a vetar** la participació als qui consideri, sense haver de donar explicacions. Sobretot davant persones que hagin demostrat de manera present o passada un comportament deshonest, vexatori o frau davant l'entitat, els seus membres o equip de direcció. 11. Amb la participació en les activitats de Softcombat Bcn Events Associació Cultural, es declara que l'interessat accepta la política de privacitat i tractament de dades personals concorde a la normativa vigent de la LOPD (UE 2016/679). La qual garanteix un tractament anònim i confidencial de les dades facilitades, excepte indicació explicita del signant. A més, garanteix que el seu ús només serà a mode de còmput de participants davant les autoritats legals territorials de manera numèrica, en cas que fos necessari. 12. D'igual mode, declara el seu consentiment perquè SoftBcn Events faci ús de qualsevol imatge, relacionada amb l'esdeveniment, amb la finalitat de realitzar promoció i difusió de la seva activitat a llarg termini. **MATERIALES PERMITIDOS** [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS) **Conoce nuestras otras Redes sociales:** [https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/](https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/) [https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/](https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/) [https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents](https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents) [https://twitter.com/SoftBCN ](https://twitter.com/SoftBCN)

I’ve always had a love for poker but not enough people to play with, so I’m making it happen! Come join me for the first night of what I hope becomes a weekly tradition. Texas Hold’em \| Tournament Style 📍 Tysons Corner (exact address sent the day before) 🍕 Food & drinks provided ♠️ All skill levels welcome — beginners, I got you! No cash on the line, just good competition and even better company. Let’s build something fun together. Each player must contribute $20 to winnings pot. Last player remaining wins the full amount (pot)

**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.

Most AI meetups end up as just networking. **We’re different.** At **AI Tool Explorers Night \| Connect & Make New Friends**, you’ll: ✨ Walk away with a *real learning nugget* (a tool, workflow, or strategy you can use immediately) ✨ Connect with people who share your curiosity for AI, productivity, and automation ✨ Enjoy a fun, casual setting where new ideas and friendships spark naturally 👉 **Our promise:** every session delivers structure, substance, and takeaways you can use when you get home. ### 📅 Event Flow * **6:00–6:15 PM** → Arrivals & intros * **6:15–6:45 PM** → AI demo / learning nugget * **6:45–7:00 PM** → Q&A and group discussion * **7:00–8:00 PM** → Networking & contact sharing ⚡ Please hold networking until after the presentation so we can all learn together. Plenty of time at the end to connect and exchange cards! **Let's explore AI Tools that actually *work* in our day-to-day life!** *** #ChatGPT #Claude #Grok #Gemini #Perplexity #DeepSeek #NotebookLM #Cursor #GitHubCopilot #Replit #Windsurf #v0dev #Lovable #Zapier #Makecom #n8n #Descript #OpusClip #Synthesia #Runway #Sora #Kling #Veo #PikaLabs #LTXStudio #AdobeFirefly #Vidu #Hailuo #LumaDreamMachine #Wisecut #Elaiio #Capsule #Filmora #Gling #Magisto #AdobePremierePro #ElevenLabs #Suno #Udio #Soundraw #Riffusion #Mubert #BeatovenAI #AIVA #Loudly #SplashPro #Soundful #MagentaStudio #WavTool #MakeBestMusic #BandLabSongStarter #TadAI #EcrettMusic #Midjourney #DALLE3 #CanvaMagicStudio #NotionAI #Gamma #Fathom #FirefliesAI #MLX

Join our new group’s fourth meeting. Meet fellow tech enthusiasts west of the beltway. ​Our meetings are a great place to work on and show off what you do. We are always welcoming. ​Our format is great for people who have started on but not finished one or several side projects. ​We will start off with basic introductions and what we are working on, along with what our goals are for the session. We’ll break the rest of the meeting into two working sessions. In between, we’ll do a quick check-in to see how folks are going. We also have some polls available which we use to shape our events: ​[https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca](https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca) You can also find or RSVP to our events on these platforms: https://luma.com/vw8ha8bj https://www.linkedin.com/events/7444552350616272896

What’s better than summiting a mountain with your favorite hiking group? Doing it with two hiking groups! Late Morning Hikers and Washington Outdoor Adventures are combining forces on a hike up Shenandoah’s scenic Hogback Mountain. This hike features sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley and moderately strenuous elevation. We’ll approach the summit from two directions and meet at the top for a shared lunch break and to enjoy the view. From there, folks can make it an out-and-back to return to their cars, or continue straight and carpool back with a new group. **Here’s how it will work:** Both groups will meet at the Vienna metro station, which has free parking, and divide up to carpool to two starting points (Neighbor Mountain Access Trail or Appalachian National Scenic Trail Parking – see locations below). We’ll have roughly equal numbers of hikers go to each starting point, and we won’t be strictly divided between LMH/WOA. After we meet for lunch, hikers can head back the way they came or continue along the trail. Hike leaders will return to their cars to shuttle folks as needed. After, we will meet up at Veditz in Sperryville for food and beverages. **🕒 Estimated hike time: \~6–7 hours at a moderate group pace** **📍Day of the Event:** * Meet at the Vienna Metro Parking Area * 🕙 Arrival: 8:00 AM 🚗 Departure: 8:15 AM * We’ll organize carpools on-site or in advance via Meetup comments. * 🚙 Estimated drive time: 1 hr 30 mins. **✅What to Bring:** * 💧2–3 liters of water * ⚡Electrolytes (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.) * 🍫Snacks * 📸Camera * 🥾Comfortable hiking shoes * 🧥Weather-appropriate layers **🚗 Carpool & Parking Info:** * 💰Suggested carpool fee: $15.00/person * 💵Park Entrance fee: $30/vehicle (Free with Shenandoah or America The Beautiful Park Passes) * 👥Group size limit: 15 members. * **Note: Please sign up only once if you are a member of both Meetup groups!** 📍Directions: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DPjNvzFNx9cU4nk6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DPjNvzFNx9cU4nk6) 🌧️ The event will be canceled in case of poor weather **🗺️Trail & Weather:** 🗺️Map: [[https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/lmh-woa-combined-day-hike-d6bc793?u=i&sh=lfbxds](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/lmh-woa-combined-day-hike-d6bc793?u=i&sh=lfbxds) ](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/lmh-woa-combined-day-hike-d6bc793?u=i&sh=lfbxds) 🌤️Forecast: [[https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/va/sperryville](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/va/sperryville) ](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/va/sperryville) **🍻Post-Hike Social:** After the hike, we’ll head to [Veditz and Company Brewery](https://veditzandcompany.com/). They will have a food truck there, but you’re welcome to bring your own food too. **📝 RSVP Details:** * **✅RSVPs open April 2 at 12 PM** * **⏰Closes: Friday, May 1 at 7 PM** CARPOOLING: We encourage those with cars to carpool with others - you're the ones who make LMH great! If you're a driver that is willing to drive, please post a comment on the event page with the following information: (1) Number of seats (2) Meeting location (3) Meeting time As a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas ($15 suggested). BACKGROUND INFO ABOUT LMH: Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers inititiating trips under the common adventurer model ([http://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm](http://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.html)). We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking. This is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction. We are also not professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be careful to choose hikes only within your own physical abilities and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times. Act responsibly and safely: if you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service ([https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost](https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost)) LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. By attending this event, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the contents of our waiver of liability in the following link ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0))

The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer" will be Wednesday, April 29th, 5:30PM til 7:30ish at Aslin Beer Company - Herndon Taproom (767 Elden St., Herndon VA 20170). **Venue for April:** Aslin Beer Company (https://www.aslinbeer.com) - Aslin Beer Co. was founded in 2015 by Andrew Kelley and Kai Leszkowicz. The name, Aslin, comes from the family that connected Andrew and Kai through marriage; they each married a daughter from the Aslin Family. Andrew’s professional background was in finance and consulting, while Kai worked in public service. They bonded over a shared interest of craft beer and home-brewing, which eventually lead to the idea that “We can do this too.” **Additional Info:** We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. We do know there are folks that have changed roles since we last met so please also let us know if we need to add new contact info for people. Have a great week and see you later this month! Cheers, Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of @NoVABeerSec

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.