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GrafanaCON Local meetup: London
**Can’t make it to Barcelona?** A GrafanaCON Local meetup is coming to your city!
This event will feature a recap of the [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/) keynote, combined with fresh voices from your own community.
Grafana team members walk through Grafana 13 and the most impactful improvements across the platform. Learn about how Grafana is becoming easier and safer to operate as production infrastructure, with updates that improve configuration management, recovery, and long-term maintainability. The session showcases significant advances in core user workflows, including more flexible and powerful dashboards, with improved performance.
Whether you’re building dashboards, scaling Kubernetes, contributing to open source, or just getting started - this meetup is for you!
Speakers:
* **Dee Kitchen, VP of Engineering at Grafana Labs**
* **Thanos Karachalios, Group Product Manager at Grafana Labs**
A big thank you to our host, BNY!
**🎟 Free to attend**
🍕 Pizza + soft drinks provided
🤝 Built for connection
💡 Real talks from real practitioners
**6:00 - 6:30:** Arrivals and pizza 🍕
**6:30 - 7:15:** GrafanaCON recap presentation – TBC
**7:15 - 7:30:** Q & A
**7:30 - 7:45:** Break ☕
**7:45 - 8:15:** Community lightning talks - TBC
**8:15 - 8:30:** Wrap up
### 📸 Important Information
* **Building Access (ID Required)**: Please bring a valid form of ID on the day, as it may be required for entry to the venue.
* **Photography & Media**: Photos and videos may be taken during the event. By registering and attending, you consent to being photographed/recorded. These materials may be used by Grafana Labs and the event host (BNY) for social media, marketing, and internal communications.
* **GDPR & Data Usage**: By signing up, you agree that your registration details (such as name and email) may be shared with the event host (BNY) strictly for event logistics, including building access and attendee management. Your data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
* **Dietary Requirements**: If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us in advance so we can accommodate you.
Note that by registering for this event you consent to related event & product communications from Grafana Labs and agree to our [code of conduct](https://grafana.com/events/events-code-of-conduct/).
Vibe Coding: Build & Monetize an iOS App in 60 Minutes
Most apps don’t fail because of code — they fail because they don’t **make money**.
In this live, hands-on session, we’ll build a real iOS app from scratch using AI-assisted (vibe) coding — and **integrate monetization** from the very beginning.
No theory. Just a **real app, built step by step**.
You’ll see:
* how to go from idea to **working app** in under an hour
* how to structure a simple product that can actually **generate revenue**
* how **subscription models** work in practice (weekly, monthly, yearly)
* what makes a **paywall convert** — and what kills it
* how tools like **[Adapty](https://adapty.io/)** help you set your monetization right and make experiments!
* **paywall experiments** without rebuilding your app
This session is designed not only for developers, but also for **vibe coders, indie makers, and founders** who use AI tools to build products faster — even without a deep technical background.
**What you’ll walk away with**
* a clear understanding of how monetization fits into product design
* a real example of a working app with a paywall
* practical insights you can apply immediately
**Format**
* Live coding session (\~60 min)
* Short discussion & Q&A
**Who should attend**
* mobile developers
* vibe coders & AI builders
* indie makers
* startup founders
**About the host**
Sèrge Koval — iOS/macOS engineer with 17+ years of experience, cybersecurity specialist, and organizer of Luxembourg Vibe Coding workshops.
**Stay in touch**
After the session, I’ll share a few extra tips, resources, and updates in Adapty's Discord server:
[https://discord.gg/jSrPYTXBTN](https://discord.gg/jSrPYTXBTN)
There is also a dedicated "🇱🇺 luxembourg" channel!
**Notes**
The session will be conducted in English.
📍 OFFLINE and ONLINE from Luxembourg City
🗓 May 27\, 2026 \| 18:00–19:30
⚡️Spots are limited to 500 — register now.
The Friendly Data Meetup May 2026
Hi new friends and old! We're baaack!
As a smaller group, we make meaningful connections with like-minded data professionals. Lifelong friendships are forged along the way!
Whether you're new in town, want to expand your social circle, get into the data and AI space, or see a friend you know, this is the place to be!
No guest speakers nor rigid agenda, just a casual meetup and lots of fun conversation! 🥳
See you soon!
NOTE: Please remember to bring your ID with you, as all guests must be of legal age to enter the venue.
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**🤝 Code of Conduct:**
The Friendly Data Meetup welcomes all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities etc. There is a strict no discrimination policy in adherence to our code of conduct and our guiding principles. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful or antisocial behaviour.
In short, be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally, don't make others feel uncomfortable. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for The Friendly Data Meetup.
**🌱 Donations, Volunteers and Patrons Welcome:**
The Friendly Data Meetup is completely volunteer run and not for profit.
Donations and ideas are very welcome to fund some more exciting activities as summer is coming up!
Buy us a coffee or come and chat with us.
Support us: [https://bit.ly/support-friendly-data-meetup](https://bit.ly/support-friendly-data-meetup)
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**About Us**
🤗 Welcome data professionals and friends! Sometimes, it can be difficult to make friends within the field, and that's what we're all about! We're a group of like minded individuals who understand the highs and lows of working in data and tech.
✅ Our primary goal is to have **higher quality conversations** that are more meaningful, with smaller groups so that we get to spend more attention on each individual.
💯 If you're already reading this, you're definitely welcome! **We welcome everyone**, whether you're already in the data field, looking to get started or just curious!
🗨️ **Bring your friends**, bring your plus ones, we're all just here to have a good laugh and a good chat about the world, even if it isn't always about our work.
**Our values:**
📖 **Openness** \- We welcome everyone
🤝 **Trust** \- Build long\-lasting friendships together
💝 **Care** \- Be kind to others and help each other out
**Who it's for**
\- Data Scientists
\- Data Engineers
\- Data Analysts
\- AI Engineers
\- ML Engineers
\- Software Engineers
\- Data Product Managers
\- Financial and Quantitative Modellers
\- Entrepreneurs\, Contractors
\- Anyone who works with Data
\- Anyone looking to get into the space
\- Friends
**How to Make the Most of the Meetup**
The Friendly Data Meetup has one simple purpose - meaningful connections.
We're not just a community of people, **we're friends** who get invested in each others lives.
We check in on our friends regularly, and personally.
So come and join us, **more than just once or twice!**
GoodGym Hackney // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit
**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.**
**Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.**
**📍 We meet at** **London Fields, Hackney, London, E8 3EU** **at 6:15pm.**
**🏃♂️ At 6:30pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.**
**🏃♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:15pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?**
It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇
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**BOOK ONTO THE SESSION**
**To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions
**You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins).
The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out.
p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session.
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**FAQ**
Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind.
70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍
What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather.
Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours.
Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤
What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org
Let's meet up and speak English £5!
This Meet Up is a chance to practice speaking English while meeting new people and making new friends from all over the world.
The classes are fun, friendly and informal and we cover a variety of topics.
I correct you and give you help with grammar and vocabulary as we go, so you can improve as you speak.
I look forward to welcoming you and having a good conversation with you in English soon!
TO FIND US: The class is in the CAFÉ on the FIRST FLOOR of the library. In the UK, the first floor is one floor ABOVE the ground floor.
From the main entrance, go up the stairs or escalators straight ahead of you. Walk round to your left and you'll see the café. I'll have a sign with 'Meetup' and your names.
Shut Up & Write!® at Locke Coffee Club
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/)
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Travel / Parking info: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Hacking Events This Week
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2026 May Event hosted by incident.io
Hi everyone! 👋
We are excited to announce our **May** **in-person event** 🎉
Register now and join us for a wonderful evening hosted by **incident.io**
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**66 City Road, London EC1Y 2AL**
Please provide us with your **name** for registration purposes.
**Agenda**
* **6:00 PM** \- Refreshments and registration
* **6:30 PM -** Welcome and a few words from our hosts
* **6:40 PM** \- 🗣️ **Crypto, Not Coins: 3 Lessons in Password Security by Alice Cheung**
* **7:10 PM** \- Break
* **7:30 PM** \- 🗣️ **Translating Interview Speak: What your Interviewer *Really* Wants to Know by** **Barbara Limmer & Laura Browne**
**8:15 PM** \- Networking/Discussion
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**Crypto, Not Coins: 3 Lessons in Password Security**
When we talk about “crypto”, most people think of coins.
This talk is about the kind that protects your users.
In this interactive session, we’ll break down password security into 3 key lessons exploring encoding, encryption, and hashing - and why the difference matters more than you think..
You’ll find out:
* why some “secure” approaches fail instantly
* how attackers use GPUs to crack passwords at scale
* and why slowing things down is one of the best defences we have
No prior security knowledge needed - just curiosity. Expect live polls, practical examples, and a few surprising insights into how passwords really get cracked.
**[Alice Cheung](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicespyglass/)**
Alice is an engineering manager who moved from "fin" to tech. She helps organise Women Who Go as a way of paying it forward to a community that welcomed and supported her in her journey into the weird and wonderful world of engineering.
She now works on creating better experiences and benefits in HR tech - and enjoys making complex topics like security and cryptography simple, practical, and (hopefully) a bit fun.
**Translating Interview Speak: What Your Interviewer Really Wants to Know**
Have you ever left an interview thinking that you nailed it and all you heard back was a short rejection? What happened? This session will help you to have better and less stressful job interviews. You’ll learn what’s behind the interview questions and what employers are really looking for. This information can help you to develop your best
answers for your next job interview.
This is based on information from the new book, Interview Speak: What Your
Interviewer Really Wants To Know.
We’ll cover how to:
* Prepare for interviews
* Answer common questions
* Avoid mistakes
**[Barbara Limmer](Swiped)**[ ](Swiped)
Barbara is a professional Career Coach and Consultant who has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. She brings extensive experience working in all sides of the hiring process, including career management, human resources, and executive search. She previously worked with MBA students and alumni as a Career Management Director at Thunderbird School of Global Management and in a variety of human resources roles focused on recruiting, training and employee relations for companies including Bank of America and MetLife. She also worked as a “headhunter” in New York City while attending graduate school. In all of her positions, she continually conducted either “real” job interviews or “mock” interviews, providing real-time, detailed and in-depth feedback on what could be improved in their answers.
**[Laura Browne](Swiped)**
Laura was a Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company where she taught managers how to be better interviewers.
She is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps people be more successful. At Career Coffee Break ([www.careercoffeebreak.com](www.careercoffeebreak.com)) she provides training to help people make more money at work by negotiating raises and higher starting salaries at new jobs. Laura is the author of business and fiction books including Help! My Company Swiped
Left!, Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who Want To Make More Money at Work, and A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make Money Without A Fairy Godmother). Laura has written for Forbes and has been quoted as a business expert in
major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend.
🙋♀️ **Want to help shape the future of Women Who Go (London)?**
We're looking for enthusiastic new organisers to join our amazing team! If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out to one of the organisers or email london-organisers@womenwhogo.org - we'd love to hear from you! ✨
🗣️ **Interested in speaking at one of our events?**
**[Our Call for Papers](https://www.papercall.io/women-who-go-ldn)** is always open! Whether you're an experienced presenter or new to public speaking, we'd love to hear from you. Once you submit your idea, we’ll reach out to find a suitable time and help you to prepare your talk. 💪
Our meetup often features talks in three recurring themes:
* **Deep dives into Go** — advanced topics or lesser-known features of the language
* **Project showcases** — real-world applications and tools built with Go
* **No-code reflections** — insights on navigating life and work as a software engineer
Don’t worry if your talk doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories — we’re always open to fresh ideas and new perspectives!
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🏡 Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch london-organisers@womenwhogo.org and we can discuss how you can get involved!
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📜 All Women Who Go events operate under the Go Community Code of Conduct - [https://golang.org/conduct](https://golang.org/conduct)
#WPLDN - May 2026: Block Editor Migration & WordPress Security
Join us for another evening at #WPLDN, where we're tackling two of the more practical conversations happening in WordPress right now. First up, the migration question: how do you move thousands of legacy ACF Flexible Content posts into the block editor without losing your weekend? Then we're shifting gears to security, with a live interview exploring how AI is reshaping both sides of the WordPress security landscape.
📅 **Date:** Thursday, 28 May 2026
⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM BST
🎟️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required)
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**Session 1: How We Automated Migrating Thousands Of Blog Posts From ACF Flexible Content To The Block Editor**
🤝 **Speaker:** Cameron Jones ([cameronjonesweb.com.au](https://cameronjonesweb.com.au))
Before the block editor arrived, ACF's Flexible Content field was the go-to for giving clients control over custom layouts. The block editor now offers a far more powerful experience, but that leaves a familiar problem: how do you migrate thousands of existing posts without manual rebuilds? Cameron will walk through how his team automated the entire process with just a few lines of code.
Cameron Jones is the owner and lead developer of Shortie Designs, a web design agency based in the little beach town of Victor Harbor. With over a decade of experience building websites at various local and international agencies, he acquired Shortie Designs in 2024 to take the leap from developer to business owner.
With a particular speciality in plugin development, Cameron is also the founder of Mongoose Marketplace, where his free and premium plugins have been downloaded over 400,000 times. He also works with the free donation platform Ko-fi to maintain their official WordPress plugin and authored the popular “WordPress Plugin Development For Beginners” course, which has been taken by almost 1,000 students.
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**Session 2: A Conversation with Robert Abela & Tim Nash: WordPress Security, AI & the Human Factor**
🤝 **Speakers:** Robert Abela ([Melapress](https://melapress.com)) and Tim Nash ([WP Security 101](https://wpsecurity101.com))
What are the biggest security challenges facing WordPress today, and how is AI changing the landscape for both attackers and defenders? Robert and Tim join us for a live interview and audience discussion covering modern WordPress security, user account protection, and why user awareness and visibility are becoming critical to keeping sites safe.
Robert Abela is the founder and CEO of Melapress, where he and his team build WordPress plugins that help people manage and keep their websites and users secure.
Tim is a WordPress Security consultant and professional doomspeaker. He teaches WordPress Security through his [wpsecurity101.com](https://wpsecurity101.com) course and provides consultancy services via Tempered Ltd.
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**Schedule:**
🔹 **6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking
🔹 **6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Cameron Jones
🔹 **7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking
🔹 **7:45 PM** – Session 2: Robert Abela & Tim Nash
🔹 **8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up
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**📢 RSVP Now!**
Whether you're knee-deep in legacy content migrations or thinking through your security posture, there's plenty here to chew on. Bring your questions, bring your scepticism, and we'll see you at #WPLDN!
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**Venue Information**
**The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station.
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**Massive thanks to our sponsors who make these free events possible:**
[DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/partners/wpldn/), [PodcasterPlus](https://www.podcasterplus.com/?utm_source=wpldn&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=partnership), [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com/gb/integrations/woocommerce), and [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/)
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If you're interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming event, we'd love to hear from you at [https://wpldn.uk/speak](https://wpldn.uk/speak).
**🎥 - Media Release Terms**
By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.
Backgammon Social Drinks n Dinner, CSC - Scotland Yard, Sun 31 May, 3pm
Venue: Civil Service Club
Date/Time: Sunday 31 May 3-8pm and possibly beyond!
First timers - please kindly read below about bringing your board, meetup fee, purchasing drinks and food, etiquette etc
Please RSVP - CSC requires names of guests
Intro
Dear Backgammon Lovers,
We had a decent turnout on Sunday with 14 backgammoners showing up at Waterloo Station.
We'll be returning next to the Civil Service Club that is moments from Trafalgar Square.
Social & Fun Backgammon at the CSC
Whether you're a seasoned backgammoner or a newbie looking to learn this fabulous game that is thousands of years old, our social event is open to all.
This is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your game, and share a laugh (or a lucky double six!) over backgammon. Add in a drink, maybe dinner, and you’ve got the recipe for a fun and relaxed evening.
Venue Food and Drink
Just a little reminder that when we use the Civil Service Club, we’re asked to buy at least one drink whilst we’re there, and hopefully food too.
The Club has a nice range of food and snacks on offer, all at good prices, so it’s a great chance to relax and make the most of the day.
About our backgammon social group
Our group has been running for nearly 11 years since June 2015 and we have held nearly 500 official backgammon meetings - along with a further 300 off-grid (non meetups) since then.
We are the largest backgammon group in the UK with nearly 2,500 backgammoners as members.
What makes our group special are its members and the warmth, humour and friendliness whilst playing this splendid social game over a few drinks... usually fortnightly, and on a Sunday.
We have about 30-odd regular members who play socially and we very much welcome new players too - so do come along.
Dinner Time and Drinks and Food
In between the rounds of backgammon many of us sit for a meal around 6pm, but you can order drinks and food whenever you like.
RSVP
Please RSVP asap - Often I need to provide the Club with an indication of numbers.
Bring your own Backgammon Board - no problem if initially you don't have one.
Love seeing the different styles and size of boards - my boards have somehow gotten larger over the years. Please bring your own backgammon board and should you not have one please let us know in advance via the Meetup message board so that others can make the effort to bring theirs.
Meetup Fee
I will ask for £4 as the meetup fees etc have increased substantially over the past year or two. This also assists paying other admin costs including Club membership and tips.
Other Games
We sometimes play other games in the evening such as Rummikub, Yahtzee, and a type of Gin Rummy... so ask and watch this space!
Etiquette
Just a quick reminder- it’s always nice to say thank you to the staff at the CSC when you can.
Let’s also keep things warm and friendly with each other and enjoy this splendid game.
If anything comes up, please feel free to have a word with me or whoever is hosting on my behalf
Backgammon Rules
With one or two exceptions our group plays international backgammon tournament rules. I have outlined these rules on our meetup page.
My Contact
Should you get lost or need to get in touch my number is: 07956 263451. Would advise you not to post messages two hours before the meetup commences as there's often chance I will not see it.
Best wishes and have lots of fun on Sunday!
Chris Sattaur
Women and non-binary iOS/Swift developers coffee morning
Inviting all women and non-binary NSLondoners to a relaxed Sunday morning coffee social ☕️😌
Feel free to bring an app or code project to show and talk about, but no pressure if you’d rather just come along for a chat and to meet others in the community!
Please RSVP on Meetup if you’re planning to come. Looking forward to seeing you there!
All attendees are expected to follow our [code of conduct](https://nslondon.com/coc.html).
Life Coaching Session- Free!
Claim your free life coaching session by RSVPing to this event! And I will contact you directly.
We have amazing life coaches who can help you in different areas of your life!
No matter what is going on, we understand that sometimes it can all be very overwhelming and feel like you have no idea what to do!
Come and speak to one of us so get some help!
Philosophy Session/discussion, open for all!
These fortnightly sessions are dedicated to the discussion and exploration of an idea that I, as the organiser, have planned. No prior reading or knowledge is required.
For more information, please visit https://www.think-philosophy.group/about/
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Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**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**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share
Lessons To Help the Introvert to Extrovert!
Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy?
Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your connection to others and improve your social life.
Talking is one thing. Truly connecting is altogether another. It's the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships.
It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people.
* In our meetings, you will learn:
* A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself!
* How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people.
* How to be comfortable in social settings.
* How to be yourself
* How to become more extroverted and,
* How to make connections with people.
Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This local meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Hack The Box and SecurIT360: Meetup #11!
**Huntsville Hack The Box – Monthly Meetup (In-Person + Online)**
**Location:** UAH I2C, Huntsville, AL
**Time:** Starts at 6:00 PM – Drop in anytime!
**Discord (Join us online!):** [https://discord.gg/5sgUTzMqHS](https://discord.gg/5sgUTzMqHS)
**Ready to Hack the Box (literally)?**
Join us for our 11th *Huntsville Hack The Box* meetup — a free monthly cybersecurity event where beginners and experts alike team up to tackle real-world hacking challenges from the Hack The Box platform. Whether you're just curious about cybersecurity or you're already deep into pwning boxes, there's a challenge here for you.
**What to Expect:**
* **Live hacking**: We'll have HTB machines at all skill levels — beginner to 1337 — for you to work on solo or with others.
* **In-person & online**: Come hang out with us at GigaParts or join remotely via Discord.
* **Free food**: Provided by our awesome sponsor, SecurIT360.
* **Prizes**: Hack The Box is hooking us up with swag and giveaways.
* **No experience necessary**: Just bring a laptop. We’ll help you get started!
**Don’t worry if you can’t make it right at 6:00 PM — drop in when you can. We’ll be hacking all evening.** Stay in the loop and connect with the crew before or after the event on our Discord: [https://discord.gg/5sgUTzMqHS](https://discord.gg/5sgUTzMqHS)
Revival of Reason 2026: 15 Years of BN!!!
Black Nonbelievers is proud to bring you our 2nd annual Revival of Reason!!!
Join us in Atlanta as this year, we will celebrate 15 years as an organization, along with our own version of the Juneteenth holiday!
Featured speakers include:
– Chris Cameron
– Candace Gorham
– Kellie King, aka Detroit Atheist Queen
– Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist
– Godless Engineer
– Mandisa Thomas
– And MORE!!!
This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. [Sponsorship](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) and [volunteer](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-be-a-volunteer/) opportunities are also available.
You can also register to view sessions online. Official BN members get a special discount, so [sign up or renew ](https://bit.ly/3DMndSK)today!
**We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Revival of Reason. [Register TODAY!!!](https://bit.ly/RoR2026sitepage)**
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/





















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