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Hi folks! Welcome to our March Cloud Native London meetup! Join us to hear from our three great speakers and network with your fellow techies over pizza and drinks, or alternatively chat and following along on Youtube! 6:00 Pizza and drinks 6:30 Welcome 6:45 Predictable Systems in an Unpredictable World (Behrad Babaee, Aerospike) 7:15 Observability with HAProxy: detecting what is not working and why (Baptiste Assmann, HAProxy Technologies) 7:45 Break 8:00 eBPF: Revolutionizing Cloud-Native Security (Alam Ahmed) 8:30 Wrap up See you there! Cheryl (@oicheryl) **Predictable Systems in an Unpredictable World (Behrad Babaee, Aerospike)** Modern systems are challenged by volatility. Traffic patterns shift without warning, workloads evolve continuously, and failures are no longer exceptional events. In this environment, average performance is meaningless. What matters is whether systems behave predictably when conditions change. This session explores how system design choices determine behavior under volatility. We will discuss why many modern architectures rely on fragile assumptions about steady-state workloads, cache locality, or predictable growth, and how those assumptions break down in real production environments. Through concrete examples and architectural discussion, we will examine what it means to design systems that remain predictable as load, access patterns, and scale evolve. The goal is not to showcase tools or benchmarks, but to build a shared mental model for thinking about predictability as a first-class system property. *Behrad Babaee is a software engineer who leads Product Marketing at Aerospike, shaping positioning and go-to-market strategy for real-time data systems in the AI era.* *He began his career building scalable, distributed applications for organisations including Barclays and Credit Suisse, before moving into architecture and field leadership roles at Aerospike and DataStax.* *Today, he combines deep engineering expertise with strategic product leadership, focusing on how organisations design systems that remain predictable, resilient and performant under real-world volatility.* **Observability with HAProxy: detecting what is not working and why (Baptiste Assmann, HAProxy Technologies)** Is it the network, the app, or the database? In complex microservices environments, "mean time to innocence" is a critical metric for platform engineers. HAProxy sits at the convergence of these traffic flows, providing a unique vantage point to answer the ultimate observability question: "WTF is going on?". We'll do a deep dive into the metrics that matter, so you can detect anomalies before users complain. You will learn: * The difference between monitoring and observability in a reverse proxy context. * How to access HAProxy’s detailed logs, stats, and stick-tables. * How to analyze the "life of a request" using precise timers to pinpoint latency sources. * How to use HAProxy’s observability features to fix real-world issues (demo) * How HAProxy Fusion provides centralized observability and automation for enterprise deployments at scale. *Baptiste Assmann is Director of Product at HAProxy Technlogoes. He spent his carreer on networking and high performance architecture. Today, he plays a key role on HAProxy's ecosystem evolution: from bare metal to Kubernetes and from load balancing to advanced security at scale and always looking forward for what's next!* **eBPF: Revolutionizing Cloud-Native Security (Alam Ahmed)** eBPF: Revolutionizing Cloud-Native Security from the Kernel Up Cloud-native architectures have fundamentally broken traditional security models. While 67% of organizations now delay deployments due to Kubernetes security concerns, conventional tools remain blind to the dynamic, ephemeral nature of containers—operating from the outside looking in, missing critical kernel-level threats until it's too late. This session reveals how eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) is transforming cloud-native security by moving visibility and enforcement directly into the Linux kernel. Through real-world case studies from Meta, Google, and Cloudflare—where eBPF processes billions of packets per second and mitigates multi-terabit DDoS attacks—you'll discover how this technology delivers 10x performance improvements with <1% CPU overhead. We'll explore the production-ready CNCF ecosystem (Falco, Tetragon, Cilium) and demonstrate practical security observability patterns: process execution monitoring, network correlation with Kubernetes context, file integrity tracking, and syscall anomaly detection. No kernel modules. No code changes. Complete visibility. Whether you're battling container escapes, cryptojacking, or compliance gaps, this talk provides the architectural blueprint for security that matches the speed and scale of cloud-native—without sacrificing agility. *Alam Ahmed is a Junior Cloud & DevOps Engineer with NOC operations experience and a focus on cloud security. He has spoken at Elastic London and Yorkshire DevOps on Security as Code practices, contributes to open-source projects including Envoy AI Gateway, and is passionate about kernel-level observability and cloud-native defense.* ***Check out [https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon](https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon) if you're interested in speaking or sponsoring.***

**Low Stakes Comedy is a weekly stand-up night in Streatham Hill.** Every Wednesday at The Hamlet, a mix of new and experienced comedians perform short sets in an intimate basement room. **The Hamlet** 10 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DB 🕖 Doors 7:00pm 🎤 Show 7:30–9:30pm 🎟 £5 entry. Pay on the door or book in advance via Eventbrite. Limited capacity. Advance tickets: [https://LowStakesComedy.eventbrite.co.uk](https://LowStakesComedy.eventbrite.co.uk) **What happens at Low Stakes Comedy stays at Low Stakes Comedy.**

And we're back! We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, March 4th, we will host our first AI Exchange event of the year at AWS London. Join us for another night of insightful conversations, expert perspectives and real world examples exploring how AI is being built, scaled, and applied across industries. We have three brilliant talks to kick us off this year. Hope to see you there and please RSVP as soon as you can to secure your place. **Agenda:** **[Kaitlin Brabec](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlinbrabec/) @ [We Build AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/webuild-ai/)** **Practical Tips For Using AI To Enhance And Accelerate Your Work (Without Compromising On Quality Or Learning) by an AI Engineer** As AI becomes embedded in how we work, the expectation to deliver quickly and correctly is higher than ever. But the real opportunity is how to use AI to genuinely grow, both personally and professionally, along the way. Kaitlin shares real examples from her work as an AI Engineer - from picking up software engineering best practices, to data engineering techniques, to project management tasks - and the simple habits she developed to use AI in a way that builds real knowledge you can reuse and lean on next time. Kaitlin also shares how she stays up to date with the latest AI learnings to keep refining her technique and growing over time. Whether you're technical or not, this session will provide practical tips to use AI whilst balancing quality output and self-development. Kaitlin is a Senior AI Engineer at WeBuild-AI. Kaitlin has 4 years of hands-on experience delivering GenAI and Agentic AI solutions to enterprise clients, with a focus on the energy and utilities sectors. Recent client feedback includes "I'm very impressed with the speed and quality of work that was delivered on this project". Kaitlin is passionate about using AI not just to build, but to keep growing her skills outside the norms and sharing best practices with both the WeBuild-AI team and beyond. Outside of work, Kaitlin is a keen athlete and is currently training for her next half Ironman race. **[Amit Dhingra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitdhingra7/) @ AWS** **The Agentic Enterprise: How AI Agents Are Rebuilding Business in 2026** This session explores the transformative shift from AI assistants to autonomous AI agents in 2026, showcasing real-world production deployments across finance and retail that are fundamentally changing how businesses operate. The Paradigm Shift: We've moved from AI as chatbots (2023) and copilots (2025) to autonomous agents (2026) that plan, decide, and execute complete workflows independently. While 64% of professionals now use AI agents, only 25% use them regularly—creating a widening competitive gap. Amit will discuss how agentic AI differs fundamentally from current AI tools they useConcrete examples of agents operating in production today. The career implications for developers, technical professionals, and business leaders. Unlike the internet transition that took 20 years, the agentic AI shift is happening in 20 months. Organizations that master agent orchestration in 2026 will have significant competitive advantages, while those waiting risk falling permanently behind. **Lisa Smisson @** **[Sky](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sky/)** **AI Journey and Software Development Transformation Summary** Lisa's AI journey started with a simple need: creating illustrations for a story she’d written for her daughter. After her arty husband quoted a couple of weeks to create a few pictures to illustrate it, she decided to try ChatGPT's image generation capabilities. In just a few hours, she created all the illustrations needed, a moment that revealed AI's transformative potential. Lisa will take us through her journey of software development using AI coding assistants, without ever having written a line of code. Calling out key points to consider on AI transformation. Lisa is an AI Delivery Manager at NBCUniversal/Sky, on her 12-month AI journey and its implications for software development transformation. We look forward to seeing you all soon! All the best, Tony, Andrea and The AI Exchange team The AI Exchange is brought to you in partnership with[ LinuxRecruit](https://www.linuxrecruit.co.uk/) and[ AWS.](https://aws.amazon.com/) LinuxRecruit is building the next wave of Technology Unicorns in Europe. Whether you're hiring or exploring your next opportunity,[ get in touch](https://www.linuxrecruit.co.uk/contact-us). The types of roles we have currently are across Founding Engineers, Product Engineers, Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Data Engineers, Product Managers, Modern Infrastructure Engineers.

Our Women's only Basketball Scrimmage returns from Wednesday 13th September 2023 Two hours of non-stop scrimmage with good music and great vibes. Just Basketball and fun - no drills! £8 when block booking sessions - message for more details Block booking sessions encouraged 10 sessions -£85 5 sessions - £45 £10 - Pay as you go - [Sportas](https://www.sportas.co.uk/games?gender=FEMALE&sportIds=1) You can book **pay-as-you-go** sessions via Sportas but spaces are limited: [https://www.sportas.co.uk/games?gender=FEMALE&sportIds=1](https://www.sportas.co.uk/games?gender=FEMALE&sportIds=1) Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ King Solomon Academy Penfold Street · London NW1 6RX **Please note that your space is not confirmed until payment has been made.**

Agenda 6.30PM Registration 7.00PM Welcome 7.15PM Workshop (1hr 45min) 9.00PM till 10.00PM Networking, pizza and drinks Speaker & Content Wietse Venema Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Google Title : Hands-on with Agent Development Kit Description : Get hands-on with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK), Google’s framework for building, evaluating, and deploying AI agents. You'll progressively learn to design advanced agents and train them to play the text-based adventure game “The Garden of the Forgotten Prompt”. Get ready to explore a mysterious world, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets! Ideal for developers and architects aiming to build next-generation, intelligent applications. Disclaimer Participants are required to bring their own, charged laptop. Please note that registration is needed to enter the event - We will not be able to grant access on the day without a ticket. Please show proof of ticket confirmation upon arrival. Please ensure you register with your&nbsp;full legal name&nbsp;- We are unable to accept registrations without surnames or name abbreviations. Agenda --- Hosted By Amanda Cavallaro, GDG Organizer I'm an Aikidoka, Developer Advocate, Software Developer, Google Developers Expert, Linkedin Learning Author and a Full Stack Web Development Specialist. Saverio Terracciano, GDG Organizer Stefano Le Pera, GDG Organizer Lorenzo Turrino, GDG Organizer Natalie Godec, GDG Organizer Systems/DevOps/Cloud engineer and a resident GCP expert. Women TechMakers Ambassador, Google Developer Expert in Cloud and Champion Innovator. I photograph, drink tequila and collect designer handbags ✨ Kubra Harmankaya, Android Developer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-london-presents-hands-on-with-agent-development-kit-adk/.

Join us for a relaxed, women-only networking evening in Canary Wharf. Connect with women in business, finance and tech in a calm, lightly structured setting over complimentary drinks. This event is ideal whether you’re already running a business, building your career, or exploring your next step in business, finance or tech. 4 March - International Women's Day Edition with special perks and talks (TBC soon). **Limited to 30 women. Drinks included.** **Please note:** The physical GMax Card is not included with this early bird free ticket and is available to paid attendees only. *** ## About the Event This women-only networking event brings together female entrepreneurs, founders and professionals from business, finance and technology for meaningful, face-to-face conversations in London. The atmosphere is friendly and professional, with optional icebreakers and plenty of space for relaxed networking. *** ## Why Attend? * Connect with like-minded women in business, finance and tech * Meet female founders, business owners and professionals * Share ideas, experiences and opportunities * Build genuine, long-term professional relationships * Enjoy a welcoming evening with complimentary drinks **Private WhatsApp Group (310+ members)** Event attendees receive exclusive access to our women-in-business WhatsApp group to stay connected, discover female-led businesses, receive event updates and access special offers. *** ## Venue **Sierra Quebec Bravo, Canary Wharf** A modern business hub in London’s financial district with a calm, low-noise atmosphere - ideal for networking and conversation. Easily accessible via DLR, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines. *** ## Organisers Organised by female partners of tech startups: * **GMax Card** – Digital business cards * **Ciitab** – AI tool for LinkedIn networking automation * **Getshop Today** – UK-based eCommerce platform **Please note:** The physical GMax Card is not included with this early bird free ticket and is available to paid attendees only. *** ## Agenda **6:00 – 7:15 PM** Informal networking over drinks (Ask reception for the women’s networking meetup) **7:15 – 7:45 PM** Optional icebreakers. Quick intro round - everyone gets to introduce themselves to all in 30 seconds. **7:45 – 9:00 PM** Continued informal networking *** ## Important Information * **Women-only event** held in a dedicated, calm section of the venue but other guests may be present in nearby areas * **Dress code:** Smart casual / professional recommended * **Photos & videos:** Media may be captured for promotion. Please let us know if you prefer not to be included * **Please note:** The physical GMax Card is not included with this early bird free ticket and is available to paid attendees only. *** We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of connection and conversation. **Register early - spaces are limited to 30 women.** Don’t forget to **[join our group](https://www.meetup.com/london-entrepreneur-startup-network-tech-business-ecommerce/)** for future events.

We're holding the first of our 2026 London MeetUp events on **Wednesday, 4th March @ 6pm**, courtesy of our hosts [Fivium](fivium.co.uk) and [Tarmac IO](www.tarmac.io). We'll take care of the pizza, drinks and two great presentations. You just need to bring you. **AGENDA** * **18:00:** Doors Open, networking, drinks & pizza * **18.45:** Official Welcome * **18.50:** A data hoarder's guide to surviving cloud bills -- Darko Klincharski, DevOps Lead @ Tarmac.io * **19.20:** You are the role model -- Beverly Clarke MBE, Tech Education Expert * **19:50:** Close * **20:00:** Networking and drinks **LOCATION** [Fivium ](https://www.fivium.co.uk/) 15 Adam St, London WC2N 6AH **what3words Address:** ///trim.most.other **HOW TO GET THERE** **Tube:** Embankment (5 mins) - District and Circle, Northern, Bakerloo Covent Garden (5 mins) - Piccadilly Line Temple (8 mins) - District and Circle Line

## **Hands On Skincare Making Workshop** Choose YOU. Create something that actually serves your health and wellbeing. ## **What Is This Workshop?** Clean Beauty for Hormone Health is a hands on, educational experience where you'll learn about hormone disrupting ingredients in everyday products, create your own natural skincare, experience traditional herbal botanicals, and connect with like minded people around wellness. This isn't just a skincare class, it's about understanding your body, taking agency over your health, and gaining skills you'll use for life. ## **What You'll Do:** * Learn what's really in your products and why it matters for your hormones * Create your own whipped body butter and nourishing massage oil from scratch * Experience a botanical tea ceremony with hormone supporting herbal blends * Connect with others navigating similar health journeys * **What You'll Take Home:** **Two products you made:** * Body butter * Massage oil **Practical skills:** Confidence to create hormone safe products at home and read labels **Real knowledge:** Understanding of endocrine disrupting chemicals and clean beauty alternatives **Community:** Connections with people who understand **Resource guide:** Harmful ingredients to avoid, DIY recipes, and natural alternatives ## **Workshop Details:** **Time:** 2:00pm, 5:00pm (3 hours) **Location:** Bromley, South East London (exact address sent 48 hours before) **Capacity:** 8 participants only (intimate, hands on experience) **Investment:** £65 ## **What's Included:** ✓ All natural ingredients and materials ✓ Glass containers for your products ✓ Hands on guidance throughout ✓ Botanical tea ceremony with hormone supporting herbal blends ✓ Light refreshments ✓ Comprehensive printed resource guide ✓ Everything you create is yours to keep ## **Who Is This For?** This workshop is for you if: * You want to understand what's in your products and how they affect your body * You're curious about natural skincare but don't know where to start * You want practical skills, not just information * You're looking for community and connection around wellness * You're ready to take agency over your health * **No experience necessary!** Whether you've never made skincare before or you're already on your natural wellness journey, you're welcome here. ## **Private Workshops Available** Want to celebrate with friends? I offer private workshops for groups of 6 to 8 people, perfect for birthdays, hen dos, team building, or intimate gatherings. Email [hello@leighsamari.com](mailto:hello@leighsamari.com) to arrange. ## **Important Information:** **Allergies:** This workshop uses natural ingredients including tree nuts (almond oil), coconut, and essential oils. If you have allergies, please email us immediately at [hello@leighsamari.com](mailto:hello@leighsamari.com) so we can provide suitable alternatives. **Medical Disclaimer:** Information provided is educational only, not medical advice. If pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or undergoing fertility treatment, consult your GP before using herbal products. Always patch test new products. **Photos:** We may take photos for social media. Let us know on the day if you prefer not to be photographed. **What to Bring:** Just yourself! (And a notebook if you like taking notes, but comprehensive resources are provided) **Accessibility:** Please contact us about any accessibility requirements so we can accommodate you. ## **Cancellation Policy:** No refund, but you may transfer your spot to someone else. ## **Ready to Join?** Only 8 spots available per workshop. When these sell out, they're full. **This is self love that actually serves you.** *By purchasing this ticket, you agree that all products created are for personal use only and Leighsa Mari is not liable for any adverse reactions. Use at your own risk.*

*📌Abstract* Vibe coding captures something real: momentum. The ability to move from an idea to a working prototype at surprising speed, guided by intent, context, and AI assistance. But in an enterprise environment, speed alone isn’t enough — software must also be secure, compliant, observable, and built to last. We'll see how teams can build applications in a single, end-to-end development flow — from business requirements and early prototypes to engineering, testing, delivery, and production — without breaking context or introducing late-stage rework. At the center of this flow is the software catalog: a living system of record that connects services, APIs, data, ownership, dependencies, and standards. More than documentation, the catalog becomes the shared interface for developers, platform teams, and AI agents to understand the system and act consistently, within enterprise rules and guardrails. The goal isn’t to limit creativity, but to make flow sustainable — turning AI-driven momentum into software that’s ready for production. 🔍 *Key topics* • From vibe-coding to ai-assisted delivery in production • Software catalog as the system of record for enterprise context • AI agents operating in context continuity within guardrails ⏲️ *Agenda* 18.30\* Welcoming 18.45 Talk 19:30 Q&A 19:45 Closing remarks & Networking and Pizzas! 🍕 See you at the next Meetup! \*To access the venue, a staff member will be at the building's front entrance. The venue is on the first floor. 🎙️*Speaker* Giulio Roggero CTO @ Mia-Platform 25 years of experience in software engineering, serial entrepreneur with more than 10 business initiatives launched, today is co-founder and CTO at Mia-Platform, the Internal Developer Platform named by Gartner Cool Vendor for Software Engineering Technologies and in the Cloud Application Platforms Magic Quadrant. Principal focus: cloud native, platform engineering, data fabric and omnichannel experience. He likes to paint Blood Bowl miniatures, construct Lego, build and drive RC Cars and learn piano.

Chess is often described as a universal language. Yet, for many women and girls, access to that language has historically been limited due to a range of factors, including societal expectations around the role of women, the value placed on their time and hobbies compared to family and work responsibilities, and broader barriers linked to education, employment, and social opportunity. The **London Women Chess Club (LWCC)** was founded to change that. We are a non-profit organisation, awarded by the English Chess Federation (ECF), a community-led chess club dedicated to **empowering all women and girls through chess**, not only by teaching the game, but by creating a safe, supportive environment where confidence, learning, and ambition can grow side by side. **Why the London Women Chess Club exists** Despite chess being open to all, women still make up a small minority of players in clubs, tournaments, and leadership roles. Many women tell us they feel intimidated joining mixed clubs, unsure of their level, or hesitant to play competitively, even when they have talent and passion. LWCC was created to address this gap. Our mission is simple: to **increase participation, confidence, and representation of women in chess**, from beginners to competitive players. **What we do** London Women Chess Club runs regular chess sessions, social play, training, and tournaments across London. Our activities are designed to be welcoming, structured, and encouraging, whether someone is touching the board for the first time or preparing for league and rated play. We focus on: Learning without pressure Progress at your own pace Building confidence through experience Creating a sense of belonging Supporting women to step into competitive chess We also collaborate with libraries, community centres, and chess organisations to ensure chess remains **accessible, inclusive, and rooted in the community**. **More than just a chess club** LWCC is not only about moves and results. It is about: · Personal growth · Mental resilience · Leadership and volunteering · Mentorship and peer support · Representation in sports and mind games Many of our members arrive unsure of themselves, and leave feeling empowered to play matches, enter tournaments, volunteer, arbitrate, organise, and lead. That transformation is at the heart of everything we do. **Looking ahead** · As the club continues to grow, we are actively developing: · New partnerships · More competitive opportunities for women · Volunteer and leadership roles · Sustainable funding and community support We welcome collaboration with individuals, organisations, councils, and sponsors who believe in **equality of opportunity, community sport, and the power of chess as a tool for empowerment**. **If you are interested in women’s chess, community sport, volunteering, or partnership opportunities, we’d love to connect.** Together, we are building a stronger, more confident future for women in chess. ♟️ LWCC is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful environment for all women and girls, in line with equality and safeguarding principles.

Join the Offline Women for a screen-free Ramadan Iftar. An evening to disconnect from the digital world and connect with other women in the beauty of presence, gratitude, and community. Faith is a big part of who I am. It is the heartbeat of my life and the true motivation that keeps me running this community. This gathering takes place during Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, reflection and community. Iftar is the meal at sunset that signifies “breaking the fast.” The beauty of this tradition lies in the shared experience of that first bite. Fasting allows us to enter the space with a collective sense of discipline and gratitude which is why we highly encourage you to hold the Islamic fast on the day of this Iftar. On this date, the fast starts at 04:42 AM and ends at 05:51 PM. Here's a guide if you don't know the rules of the Ramadan fast: [Fasting during Ramadan explained | Omar Suleiman and Lex Fridman](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiyRLRhXqwM) In keeping the Islamic tradition, where the host finds great blessing in feeding their guests, the cost of the meal is fully covered. For those of us who pray, the restaurant also provides a dedicated prayer space on-site so we can fulfil our prayers comfortably. Like in all of our gatherings we will leave our phones tucked away to enjoy a low-key, friendly atmosphere. By putting down our screens, we create the space to simply be present with one another and share in the meaningful experience of breaking bread together. Spots are limited to ensure the group remains small, intimate, and everyone has a great time connecting face-to-face.

🎟️ **Get tickets: [https://lu.ma/ai-builders](https://lu.ma/ai-builders)** 🎟️ ☝️This is a free meetup however a Luma ticket is required! **Join our meetup for AI engineers & founders!** We share the latest insights about: *AI dev tools, Agent frameworks, RAG pipelines, automation hacks, Cursor/Claude code hacks, and new gen-AI models.* ​\*\*:: FOR WHO ::\*\* ✅ Anyone actively building with Generative AI ✅ Devs, Product peeps, Data lovers, ML engineers, Founders ⚠️Technical LLM knowledge required!\* ​ :: **FORMAT** :: * ​💻⚡️ **Speed Demos** (10 min) Builders share real-world AI solutions and how it's built. Including code, prompts & architecture examples! * ​**🎤 🦄 Pioneer Talks** (20 min) Inspiring talk/demo from emerging Gen-AI leaders from Europe or Silicon Valley * ​**🤝🍕🍻 Informal Vibes** Lots of time to network with other builders over some yummy pizza & drinks. ​\*\*:: AGENDA ::\*\* 17:30 **🤝** Walk-in 18:00 **🍕** Pizza (be early!) 18:30 **🎤** Pioneer Speaker 19:00 ---- 💬 BREAK TIME ----- 19:30 💻 Demo (TBA) ​19.45 💻 Demo (TBA) 20.00 🍻 Drinks 21.00 End ​ **:: FAQ ::** • What is **AI Builders?** A self-organizing nonprofit community of 3000+ AI nerds🤓. and yes.. we're building a democratic AI CEO and run on [opencollective.com](http://opencollective.com/aibuilders) donations. • **Can I demo, give a talk, or just help out?** Message Arthur [(+31636570260)](https://aib.club/whatsapp-arthurp) in case you want to shine✨ on stage and grow your network! • \***I'm not technical. Can I come?** Yes! To fully enjoy the meetup, we recommend chatting with AI to understand these basic LLM concepts: *Multimodal, Vector Embeddings, RAG, Chaining, Structured JSON Output, Function Calling, API calls, Knowledge Graphs, Reinforcement Learning, Fine-tuning, AI Agents.* • **Why hangout at AI Builders?** * NETWORKING: Connect with 80+ technical attendees and a larger community of 3000+ across Europe * ​LATEST KNOW-HOW: We focus on innovative AI demos + slides with diagrams, code/prompt examples. * ​FUN: a lot of time to chill, 10min demos, informal good vibes! **​Location** We look forward to hang out with you: 207 Old St, London EC1V 9NR, United Kingdom It's close to the Old Street Tube Station **Thanks to our friends at [Beyond](https://www.wearebeyond.work/beyond-the-bower)** ![]()🎟️ **Get tickets: [https://lu.ma/ai-builders](https://lu.ma/ai-builders)** 🎟️ ☝️This is a free meetup however a Luma ticket is required!

**Whose knowledge is centred in design? Whose voices are heard, and whose are overlooked?** Join us for an interactive workshop that goes beyond surface-level inclusion to critically explore power, culture, and equity in design practice. **What’s the event about?** We want to create a space where we can talk honestly and practically about what it means to go beyond inclusive design — to question who design is for, how it’s done, and how we might do it differently. It’s not a lecture, nor is it about having the “right” answers. It’s about exploring the topic together in a way that’s open, hands-on… and a bit of fun too. This event will include an interactive activity designed to provoke thought and discussion about what it means to design beyond inclusivity, creating space for deeper shared reflection. **Who’s it for?** This is for anyone working in or around design — whether you’re in services, research, strategy, policy, or community roles. You might: •⁠ ⁠Be curious about the term “decolonising” but not sure where to start •⁠ ⁠Feel a bit disconnected from this kind of conversation •⁠ ⁠Be looking for a more grounded, less academic way in •⁠ ⁠Just want to meet others thinking about design and equity in new ways **What can you expect?** •⁠ ⁠A hands-on group activity inviting you to explore an unfamiliar world, challenge assumptions, and think differently about power, culture, and design •⁠ ⁠Facilitated group reflection and conversation on how we talk about — and act on — the idea of decolonising design in our work •⁠ ⁠Informal conversations and networking at the pub to follow What you’ll take away •⁠ ⁠A practical framework you can adapt or reuse in your own work •⁠ ⁠A more grounded sense of what “decolonising design” can mean in everyday practice •⁠ ⁠A chance to connect with others exploring similar questions Whether you're completely new to decolonising design or already working with these frameworks, you'll find space to reflect, learn, and connect with others navigating similar questions. **About the Ticket** The ticket cost is to hold your place and ensure commitment from attendees. **All participants who attend the event will be offered a full refund of their ticket price.** This approach helps us plan effectively while remaining accessible to those with financial constraints. Come ready to participate, question, and imagine design differently.

## This isn’t your typical tech meetup. And it’s definitely not a generic AI networking night. This is **OpenClaw — in the real world.** No slides. No panels. Instead, we’re taking the OpenClaw framework out of the docs and into the room - at the legendary pool hall 1920 in Farringdon for a relaxed evening of builders, agents, and ideas colliding. 🎱 **The Format** OpenClaw is about *agents that act, systems that collaborate, and people who build*. We’ll meet at 1920, grab a drink, rack up a few games, and spend the evening: 🦞 Connecting with people actively building on or exploring OpenClaw 🦞 Sharing live experiments, agent architectures, and workflows 🦞 Debating what agent native startups really look like 🦞 Exchanging practical lessons from building autonomous systems 🦞 Forming collaborations that extend beyond the meetup Think of it as a distributed OpenClaw lab session - just with better lighting and a pool table. No pool skills required. Zero. If you can hold a cue (or an opinion on agents), you’re qualified. The whole point is to lower the barrier, raise the energy, and make real technical conversation easy.

## Hey Columbus WIP peeps! ## Are you ready for an event that actually gives you what you asked for?? **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **A Small-group coaching conversations for women in product navigating growth, leadership, and career decisions.** **March 10 \| 5:30–8:00 PM** **Rev1 -- NEW SPACE** **330 Rush Alley #100** **Parking Options:** • **Rev1 at The Peninsula** • **Starling St. Garage South** – 377 W. Capital St. • **LAZ Parking (COSI)** – 50 Belle St. • **LAZ Parking Limited** – 375 W. State St. • **Veterans Memorial Lot** – 300 W. Broad St. • **Metered Street Parking** **What moves are you making?** A promotion you’re working toward. A role change you’re considering. A bigger leadership opportunity. A conversation that needs to happen. A decision that’s been sitting in the back of your mind. For our Q1 Women in Product Columbus event, we’re creating space to actually work through those moments. **Making Moves** is an evening of focused, facilitated coaching conversations with experienced mentors from our local product community. This isn’t a panel. It’s not passive networking. It’s small-group dialogue designed to be thoughtful, practical, and worth your time. Here’s how it will work: • You’ll choose a topic that reflects what you’re navigating right now • You’ll join a small coaching circle (5–7 participants) • Each circle is led by a mentor who has lived experience in that area • We’ll run two rounds so you can go deeper or explore a second conversation ### Coaching Topics: • Communicating the Value of Your Work (or Team) • Career Transitions & What’s Next • Growing Into Leadership • Staying Relevant as Technology (and AI) Changes • Getting Alignment and Decisions from Leadership Our goal is simple: you leave with clearer thinking, practical perspective, and at least one next step you feel confident about. Space in each circle will be limited to keep conversations meaningful. If this sounds like the kind of room you’ve been wanting to be in, we’d love to see you on March 10. RSVP here! [https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event](https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event "https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event") *And if you haven't joined the WIP group - do that too, would ya?!?!* — Your Columbus Chapter Leads - Amber, Leah and Liz!

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

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

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️