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July Meetup: Hearables and assistive technologies
On the 1st of July we will host the next iteration of our monthly Audio Developer Meetup where **Peggy Sylopp** from [sinceare](https://www.sinceare.com/) will be presenting her work on personalization approaches for hearables, and **Vlad Litvinenko** will demo 'Spotykach', a looping playground.
See below for details!
As always, there will be a chance to network over drinks and pizza. Anyone interested in Audio development is welcome!
Doors open at 18:00, talks start at 18:15.
Please note: Attendance is **strictly limited** to people who have RSVP'd.
Talk details:
**Can users train their own audio system?** \- Peggy Sylopp
In this talk, we present Sinceare’s closed-loop personalization approach for hearables. Instead of relying on predefined fitting rules or static presets, users teach the system how it should sound through interaction and feedback. These preferences are transformed into personalized machine-learning models that learn how to control existing audio processing algorithms according to individual preferences.
Rather than replacing audio DSP algorithms, the generated models act as an adaptive control layer that continuously adjusts algorithm parameters based on user-specific listening preferences.
Based on more than eight years of research and a recent study conducted with Fraunhofer IDMT and Charité, we will share insights into user-driven audio model generation, human-in-the-loop machine learning, and the path from research prototype to future embedded hearable deployment.
**Spotykach, a looping playground** \- Vlad Litvinenko
Vlad is a Berlin based software developer doing e-commerce by day, bleeping machines at night and sometimes music in between.
The talk is about device they’ve recently built. It’s “Spotykach”, a looping playground, as they call it. It started from an attempt to do a simple Beat-Repeat kind of plugin, but then evolved into a community project within Synthux Academy with people from different backgrounds and countries.
Sprachklub für Russischlernende Nr.123
Der Sprachklub bietet einen Raum, um Russisch in entspannter und freundlicher Atmosphäre zu sprechen. Die Treffen ermöglichen nicht nur, vorhandene Kenntnisse zu festigen, sondern auch den Wortschatz durch lebendige Gespräche und spannende Themen zu erweitern. Hier hat jeder die Möglichkeit, neue interessante Menschen kennenzulernen, eigene Erfahrungen zu teilen, und mehr über die russische Kultur zu erfahren.
In Berlin findet die Fashion Week statt, und die Teilnehmenden des Sprachklubs werden aktuelle Modetrends diskutieren, ihre eigene Meinung dazu teilen und über ihre persönlichen Vorlieben sprechen. Die Aufgaben werden sich nicht nur auf Kleidung beschränken, sondern auch auf deren Einfluss auf andere Lebensbereiche. Die Gäste werden neue, für viele unbekannte Vokabeln kennenlernen: Wörter, die Kleidungsstücke bezeichnen. Außerdem werden die Teilnehmenden überlegen, wie sich die Mode in der Zukunft entwickeln könnte. Mode ist ein interessantes und aktuelles Thema, das viele Aspekte von Stil und Kultur berührt.
Isadora Open Studio - Berlin
led by L (Isadora Expert)\*
Monthly meet-up for Isadora users in our Berlin studio. Join us as we cover special topics and offer guidance on the projects you are already working on. If you are new to Isadora, we provide a free Isadora 7-Day license to jump start your work. Beginner to advanced. All are welcome!
**Isadora** is a software created by and for artists to use interactivity in performance, installations and more. Learn about Isadora [here](https://troikatronix.com/isadora/).
**\*L** is a media artist, technical design consultant, multimedia show control programmer, as well as a projection, lighting, interactive technology, and live feed video designer. Their work has most recently been seen at Berliner Festspiele, Nationaltheater Mannheim,Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Deutsche Oper, and La MaMa Galleria. They’re particularly interested in using various sensors to use the human body as a source of data for manipulating media
Beer 'n Mic: English stand-up with 8 comedians!
**Craft beer pub + Berlin's funniest international comedians! Every Wednesday at 8 PM!**
**Berlin's long-running Wednesday night English comedy at one of the city's most welcoming expat pubs with professional stage & sound! *Our full schedule & info at: [eastwestcomedy.com](https://eastwestcomedy.com/ "https://eastwestcomedy.com"); subscribe to [instagram.com/eastwest_comedy](https://instagram.com/eastwest_comedy "https://instagram.com/eastwest_comedy") for updates!***
It's a match! Fresh craft beer and English comedy in one of Kreuzberg/Neukolln's coolest crart beer/cocktail pubs and performance venues Göttin der Weisheit. Every Wednesday, come to see 8 performers from different countries, in a curated Open Mic show: some are industry veterans, some have only just begun their journey in comedy. But as we know in Germany, beer makes everyone equal. Drink, laugh, love, and well... get home safe. It's still a Wednesday, even in Berlin.
***Google rating (300+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0***
***Meetup rating (1000+ reviews): 4.9 / 5.0***
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Show will consist of 2 halves with an interval.
Doors open: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all types of work welcome)
Hello! I’m organising a coworking + socialising session for all of us who are working on projects (e.g. our own creations, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂
To ensure that we have time for both socialising AND working, we will be using the so-called “Pomodoro” technique:
**50 mins deep work** (silent), followed by **10 mins break** to socialise. And then repeat!
You are welcome to join whatever your personal background is, and whatever project you are working on.
I (the host) speak English and German, so either language is fine.
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AGENDA:
* **Short Intro**
Tell us who you are and share something about what you will be working on today
* **Pomodoro Session** \- 3x \(3h\)
Each Pomodoro session consists of 50 mins focused “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, **phones on silent mode**)
-> then 10 mins break: a chance to share your progress with others
-> Repeat
* **15 mins Wrap Up**
Celebrate what you achieved and get to know others 😊
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Wifi + power plugs are available - but best to bring a fully charged laptop, just in case 🙃
You **do not** have to pay anything. But since we are using the café space, it is common courtesy to buy at least one drink (coffee costs roughly **4 Euros**).
Moody Comedy Showcase
The Moody Comedy Show is an interactive stand-up experience where the audience sets the tone! Just like in life, we all have different moods—happy, angry, excited, or maybe just “meh”—and comedians are no different. Each performer will embrace their mood on stage, delivering jokes that match their vibe, whether they’re feeling upbeat, frustrated, or existential.
But that’s not all—you get to join in too! Audience members will write down their mood, and we’ll pull from a hat, riffing on your emotions in real-time. It’s a comedy show that evolves with the energy in the room
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/moody-comedy-showcase-tickets-1276031276899?aff=oddtdtcreator
SHUFFLE DANCE CLASS
**DNA. presents "SHUFFLE FUSION"**
***A smooth Dance Style connected to Electronic Music***
This workshop guides You through the numerous facets of shuffle movements and shows You how to connect them into choreographies. Lead by our two amazing community members & Your new Shuffle Teachers Marcel & Dani Ospina - talented shuffle teachers that started shuffling at a very young age and leads this class with his experience connected to a lifetime of passion.
Wednesdays (weekly, regular)- Marcel & [Dani](https://www.instagram.com/daniospina20?igsh=bnBrM3BxY2xuNnll)
**Try something new and experience an energetic dance style full of passion and great rhythms.**
See Us Soon.
Love,
Marcel, Dani & DNA.
...for more info check out www.dna-artclub.com / follow us on IG: @nightart.club
\*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.
\*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.
Home Assistant Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
GUARDIANS Masks Workshop (2-Days session)
📍 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🗓
2 sessions (3.5h each with a pause for snacks) This is a two-day event. By booking this session, you are automatically reserving your spot for both days of the workshop!
*It will be a small group: limited spots available!*
**See a video of previous workshops [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrmpYbjBvc/)!**
Dates:
**July 3 & 10 (Fridays) 6:00–9:30 PM**
€115 (all materials included)
👫 *Bring a friend, and both receive 10€ off.*
***Small Group only!***
*After reserve, I will send you an email to confirm your place.*
**A two-session sustainable experience inspired by folk characters and traditional mask-making. You will design and create your own character mask in a hands-on and creative way.**
**Guardians are masks with presence—imagined characters that accompany and bring personality to a space**. You can create a small or large mask, designed either to wear or to hang.
**Day 1:** Inspiration & Mask Building
*"In Japan, masks often embody transformation, character, and symbolic presence.*
*In the Andes, masks connect animals, imagination, and collective storytelling (...)"*
We begin with a visual introduction to mask-making across cultures, exploring how artists draw inspiration from celebrations, nature, animals, and imaginary characters to create expressive forms.
You’ll bring your own idea (or choose from a selection of references) to design your Guardian character. You can choose between different formats — wearable masks or small sculptural faces for the wall — working with accessible materials such as recycled cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, and mixed textures.
**Day 2:** Painting & Finishing
In the second session, we bring the characters to life through colour, texture, materials and detail. You will choose a colour palette and combine acrylic paints with acrylic markers to create different finishing effects. The workshop closes with a relaxed sharing moment, where participants can present their character and creative process.
**All basic materials are included:** *cardboard, paper, paste, papier-mâché, acrylic paints, fabrics, threads, and decorative textures.* You are welcome to bring \*personal materials \* if you wish — colours, fabrics, small objects, or symbolic elements you would like to incorporate into your piece.
* Where: At my studio in **10963 Kreuzberg, Berlin**. It’s a bright, sunny space ☀️ I’ll send you the exact address by email after you fill out the form.
It will be fun!
**A bit about me**
Hi! I’m Rosi Diaz Roigt a Berlin-based mask artist and graphic designer for films. My work explores nature, imagination, and sustainable materials through illustration, sculpture, and mixed media. I guide participants and motivate them to develop their own personal forms of expression!
Please RSVP here and also complete the **registration form**, so I can confirm your spot and send you all workshop details. (Meetup RSVP alone may not guarantee your place.)
**Previous workshops;**
[www.instagram.com/p/DXrmpYbjBvc/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrmpYbjBvc/)
[www.rosidiazroigt.myportfolio.com/](https://rosidiazroigt.myportfolio.com/)
🚀AI Prototyping Event: Start with an idea, leave with an app
**Join us for a hands-on AI prototyping afternoon at The Delta Campus.**
Bring your laptop, bring an idea - and spend a few hours **building a first prototype together with other founders**, builders, and curious **AI users**.
We’ll give a short intro into **vibe coding and AI prototyping**: which tools to use, how to structure your idea, how to prompt better. After that: **hands-on building**, testing, troubleshooting, and **exchanging ideas in the room**. Coffee, tea, water are on us!
This event is also a **warm-up for our next AI Accelerator cohort starting in September**. We’ll briefly share what the program is about, who it is for, and how it helps startups & small businesses use AI in their daily work.
**Details**
📍 Location: The Delta Campus
📅 Date: 2 July
⏰ Time: 10:00–13:00
💻 Bring: Your laptop + ideally one idea you want to prototype
**Agenda**
**10:00 – Welcome & short intro // AI Accelerator Cohort 2 info**
AI prototyping, vibe coding, tools, prompts, and setup.
**10:30 – Build session**
Work on your own idea with guidance, troubleshooting, and feedback.
**12:30 – Optional sharing & exchange**
Show what you built, ask questions, or get feedback.
Come with an idea. Leave with a first version. 🚀
BLN DevOps #53 | Parloa
Join us for the **Berlin DevOps Summer Meetup**: our last edition before the summer break! We're excited to be hosted by **Parloa** for an evening of interesting talks, discussions, and networking.
There will be food and drinks provided, and plenty of time to connect with fellow DevOps enthusiasts.
**📌 Please register at least 24 hours before the event.** We need to share the attendee list with the Parloa office in advance, and **spots are limited**.
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**Agenda**
18:30 Open Doors, Networking with Food and Drinks
19:00 Welcome words by Parloa and BLN DevOps team
19:25 **Running K8s with AI: Automating** **the SRE Lifecycle with Grafana MCP and GitLab**
19:50 **The Pipeline Was Green — AI Agents and CI Trust**
20:15 Short Break
20:30 **Managing Uninvited Guests: Securing Open Source Dependencies**
20:55 Networking
21:30 Closing
➡️ Interested in hosting an event? Fill out our [Call for Hosts](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBpga8Yp-QAQt2lGskZWOThaKyQ_MbMbZaNcklgeXxqr5Vrg/viewform?usp=sf_link) and let's set up a meeting.
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*Christoph Ebeling*
**Running K8s with AI: Automating** **the SRE Lifecycle with Grafana MCP and GitLab**
What does it look like to run 30+ microservices, 8 databases, and a Kafka cluster almost entirely through AI agents? This talk walks through a practical demo of automating the full SRE lifecycle: from incident investigation to deployment validation, using Grafana MCP and the GitLab Agent Platform, and where humans still need to stay in the loop.
*Serhii Vasylenko*
**The Pipeline Was Green — AI Agents and CI Trust**
We’ve spent years building CI/CD pipelines that tell us when code is "technically correct," but are they capable of telling an autonomous AI agent if a change is safe to apply? This talk explores a real-world incident where an AI-powered automation -- pairing Renovate with Claude Code -- successfully executed a "green" pipeline that broke a critical QA cluster for three days, how the team reacted, and how we evolved our vision toward the future of human-agentic collaboration with code.
*Frithjof Hoffmann*
**Managing Uninvited Guests: Securing Open Source Dependencies**
Open source software is the ultimate neighborhood party, but what happens when an uninvited guest slips through the door? This talk digs into the messy reality of dependency hell and its role in software supply chain security: from typosquatting attacks to maintainer account takeovers, and the abandoned projects with known CVEs quietly living in your codebase rent-free.
AI Future-Club Projects #1
**The direction is set. Now let's build.**
Our first session shaped what this group is about, now we get to see it in action.
A member is showing off a real project: what they built, what broke, and what surprised them. Then we open it up: Q&A, war stories, and a honest conversation about the tools, lessons, and struggles we're all running into.
Come ready to dig in and share.
Before you arrive, **sign up for our newsletter** to stay in the loop on session recaps, resources, and upcoming events: [Future-Club](https://future-club.org)
Show up ready to contribute. 🔥 See you there! 👋
How to Structure AI Prompts Effectively
**This event is taking place online.**
You write a prompt. You get something back that's almost right, or completely off, or weirdly generic. You tweak it. You try again. Sound familiar?
Better prompts aren't about magic phrases, they're about giving the model what it can't guess: who you are, who this is for, what shape the output should take, and what it needs to do.
This session shows you the difference on a real example, gives you time to try it on something from your own work, and covers some prompting best practices along the way.
17:00 — Intro & live demo
17:20 — What made the difference? A discussion round
17:35 — Test your own prompt against a shared document 17:50 — What we noticed, what to keep, and where to go next
Optional but great: Bring something you've tried to use AI for and hasn't quite landed.
Facilitator: Anca Trif
Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/mxp-fnzd-ioi
berlinCreators Werkstattabend
Unser Verein berlinCreators e.V. trifft sich jeden Freitag ab 18 Uhr im Makerspace.
Wir haben Gruppen rund um Elektronik, 3D-Druck, Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln, Euch inspirieren lassen oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten Projekte starten.
Wenn Ihr Euch bei uns wohlfühlt und Mitglieder bei den berlinCreators werden möchtest, freuen wir uns.
Kommt vorbei, lernt den Space, uns und die Möglichkeiten kennen.
[Special Edition] Berlin FinOps and Cloud Cost Optimization - 2 July 2026
We're helping spread the word about the upcoming Berlin FinOps Foundation Meetup and would love to see more of our Meetup community there.
Please note: **registration is handled by the FinOps Foundation**, not through Meetup. Secure your spot here:
[https://community.finops.org/event/berlin-finops-foundation-meetup-july](https://community.finops.org/event/berlin-finops-foundation-meetup-july)
The event brings together FinOps practitioners, cloud cost leaders, and community members for networking and knowledge sharing. If you're interested in FinOps, cloud financial management, or connecting with peers in the Berlin area, this is a great opportunity to join the conversation.
We're also excited that Henrique Amorim, who recently started as the FinOps Foundation's EMEA Community Lead, will be joining this event. Henrique is eager to connect with the community, share ideas, and discuss the future of the FinOps community across Europe. Bring your questions, feedback, and thoughts on where the community should go next.
Register via the FinOps Foundation event page above and we'll see you there.
Home Assistant Events Near You
Connect with your local Home Assistant community
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.
Understanding the Columbus Housing Market: Let’s Talk Downsizing for Seniors
Join Katie McCartney, SRES®, for a straightforward update on the 2026 Central Ohio housing market and its impact on seniors and their families. Whether you plan to buy, sell, right-size, assist a parent, or understand the current market, this session provides reliable insights in a supportive environment.
In this complimentary class, Katie will explain trends affecting home buying and selling for older adults in Central Ohio, outline realistic expectations for 2026, and answer your questions in an open Q&A. This supportive, information-focused workshop is designed to provide clarity and confidence with no sales pitch.
Ideal for:
* Seniors considering selling their current home or purchasing a better‑fit property
* Adult children helping parents navigate a home sale or move
* Anyone seeking a calm, trustworthy source of information about today's real estate market
What You Will Learn:
* A senior‑friendly look at the 2026 Central Ohio housing market for buyers and sellers
* What to expect when selling a longtime home or purchasing your next one
* Personalized answers during an open Q&A
You will leave with a clearer understanding of your options and practical steps to move forward with confidence.
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**Hosted by:**
**Katie McCartney, Broker & Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) with** Pillar Realty, LLC
Compassionate guidance for seniors navigating housing transitions in Central Ohio.
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**Location:** Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin Branch
75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9))
Meeting Room 2
**Doors Open:** 1 PM
**Seats:** Limited Seating (first come, first served)
**Cost:** Complimentary
ServiceNow AI Deep Dive: Hands-On Learning Session
We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If you’re curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
We’ll cover:
* Why “it looks good” is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless – Volunteers Needed
The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org
or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data**
How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice.
Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look.
In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it.
**About Our Speaker:**
[Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
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