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SEA: Search Engines Amsterdam
This meetup session will focus on ACL and SIGIR 2026 and feature three speakers from University of Amsterdam: **Yibin Lei, Zahra Abbasiantaeb** and **Dylan Jia-Huei Ju**. They will present their papers accepted at ACL and SIGIR 2026.
**Location:** Science Park 904, Room C3.161
**Date**: Friday, June 26
**Time**: 16:00-17:00
**Zoom** **link**: [https://uva-live.zoom.us/j/65011610507](https://uva-live.zoom.us/j/65011610507)
Details below:
**Speaker #1:** Yibin Lei
**Title:** Making Large Language Models Efficient Dense Retrievers
**Abstract:** Recent work has shown that directly fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) for dense retrieval yields strong performance, but their substantial parameter counts make them computationally inefficient. While prior studies have revealed significant layer redundancy in LLMs for generative tasks, it remains unclear whether similar redundancy exists when these models are adapted for retrieval tasks, which require encoding entire sequences into fixed representations rather than generating tokens iteratively. To this end, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of layer redundancy in LLM-based dense retrievers. We find that, in contrast to generative settings, MLP layers are substantially more prunable, while attention layers remain critical for semantic aggregation. Building on this insight, we propose EffiR, a framework for developing efficient retrievers that performs large-scale MLP compression through a coarse-to-fine strategy (coarse-grained depth reduction followed by fine-grained width reduction), combined with retrieval-specific fine-tuning. Across diverse BEIR datasets and LLM backbones, EffiR achieves substantial reductions in model size and inference cost while preserving the performance of full-size models.
**Bio:** Yibin Lei is a PhD student at the University of Amsterdam, where he works on information retrieval in multilingual and low-resource scenarios.He has co-authored multiple papers in leading conferences like ACL, EMNLP, and ICLR. Additionally, he has served as a committee member/reviewer for SIGIR, ACL ARR, NeurIPS and ICLR.
**Speaker #2:** Zahra Abbasiantaeb
**Title:** Conversational Gold: Evaluating Personalized Conversational Search System Using Gold Nuggets
**Abstract:** As personalized conversational search systems increasingly rely on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), assessing the quality, relevance, and factual alignment of long-form responses remains a critical challenge. Traditional evaluation metrics often fall short when judging complex, multi-turn conversational outputs. In this presentation, we introduce **CONE-RAG**, a novel nugget-based evaluation paradigm designed to bridge the gap between retrieval effectiveness and generation quality.
Moving beyond high-level surface metrics, **CONE-RAG** establishes a structured framework for long-form answer generation evaluation by centering on "gold nuggets"—concise, atomic units of essential information extracted directly from relevant source passages. We outline how the framework operationalizes automatic response evaluation through automated nugget extraction and semantic matching, explicitly linking generation quality back to retrieval performance. Attendees will gain insights into how this paradigm enables a deeper, more granular diagnostic assessment of RAG systems, establishing a rigorous new standard for evaluating personalized, context-aware conversational search.
**Bio**: Zahra Abbasiantaeb is a Ph.D. student at the University of Amsterdam's Information Retrieval Lab (IRLab). Her research centers on improving conversational information seeking systems through advanced evaluation, query understanding, and personalized search framework design. Over the past three years, she has co-organized the TREC iKAT track, aiming to foster standard test collections and robust benchmarks for conversational systems.
**Speaker #3:** Dylan Jia-Huei Ju
**Title**: Search for Coverage: Learning Coverage-Aware Retrieval with Augmented Sub-Question Answerability
**Abstract**: Long-form RAG introduces a new challenge of coverage-based ranking, where retrieval must ensure the inclusion of comprehensive and diverse relevant nuggets (i.e., facts) that can be synthesized into a thorough output. In this talk, I will present CoveR, a retrieval method optimized for coverage-aware retrieval. CoveR is trained with coverage contrastive and distillation objectives, designed to produce query representations that capture broader aspects of an information need. To support model training, we construct SCOPE, a dataset of 90K training pairs built with synthetic coverage signals derived from sub-question answerability judgments. Our experiments demonstrate that CoveR effectively balances relevance and coverage. We hope this study can facilitate further research on coverage-based ranking and more dynamic retrieval architectures for RAG.
**Bio**: Dylan Jia-Huei Ju is a PhD student at the IRLab, University of Amsterdam, specializing in Information Retrieval and NLP with a focus on long-form Retrieval-Augmented Generation. His work targets the interaction between retrieval and generation, including retrieval evaluation and reranking for nugget coverage.
**Counter:** SEA Talks #308, #309 and #310.
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Mahjong Night - Utrecht Science Park
Welcome to **Jiada Mahjong**, a place to learn, play, and connect around the table. Whether you’re completely new or already know the game, you’re welcome. Beginners are guided step by step, while experienced players can jump straight in and play at their own pace.
On **Friday, 1 May**, we are hosting **A Mahjong Night** at **Grand Café LIVING in Utrecht**. Expect a relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of Mahjong, where you’ll learn the game, play together, and meet new people in a laid-back atmosphere.
✨ **What to expect:**
- Step-by-step Mahjong introduction
- 3 hours of casual play with guidance
- Two drinks (wine, beer, or soda)
- Two bits (bittergarnituur)
- Extra drinks & bites available for purchase at the bar
- Relaxed social atmosphere
- Meet new people and share a table
**All Levels Welcome**
Whether you’re completely new or already play comfortably, this session is designed so everyone gets the right experience at the right table.
**Beginner Workshop (never played)**
Learn how to play Sichuan Mahjong (also known as “Bloody Battle to the End”), a fast-paced and accessible variant that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. This beginner workshop is designed to get you from zero to playing in a single session.
You won’t sit through a long lecture. After a short introduction, you’ll start playing right away. A dedicated host will guide you step by step at the table—explaining the tiles, the flow of the game, and the core techniques as you go. You learn by doing, not by memorizing.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to play a simple version of Sichuan Mahjong independently. Depending on how quickly you pick it up, you may also start understanding how scoring (points) works.
Why Sichuan Mahjong? It’s one of the most popular and beginner-friendly Mahjong styles. The rules are more accessible than many other variants, while still offering enough depth to keep the game interesting as you improve.
**Open Play (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced)**
Already familiar with Mahjong? You’ll be seated with players at a similar level and can jump straight into gameplay. Questions are always welcome, but the focus is on smooth, uninterrupted play.
We support multiple Mahjong styles, including Sichuan, Hong Kong, and Riichi. Tables are organized based on player preferences whenever possible. If enough players wish to play the same style, we’ll group them together. However, this depends on attendance and cannot be guaranteed. If there aren’t enough players for your preferred style, you may be seated at another table, and we’ll provide a brief introduction to help you get started.
📅 Firday, 26 June
🕒 18:00 – 21:00
🏷️ Tickets can be found on our website: [JiadaMahjong.com](https://jiadamahjong.com/products/a-mahjong-night-grand-cafe-living)
📍 **Grand Café LIVING**, Weg tot de Wetenschap 400, 3584 CN **Utrecht**
(Women's only) Utrecht Cafe Crawl #4: Exploring around Griftpark
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Cafe Crawl series!
This edition is a special one because it's for women only, a fun girl's night out exploring cute cafes together! It's the perfect way to make new female friends in the city or just have a good evening together. We will visit a few nice cafes close to the beautiful Griftpark and we might pass some beautiful street art too.
At each stop we'll sit down, enjoy something to eat or drink, and get to know the women around us. You'll be put in small groups that switch a few times, so by the end you'll have had genuine conversations with a good mix of women.
How it works: We walk, we discover, we eat something delicious, and we meet new people. The focus is on being in the moment, enjoying the city, and good company.
⚠️ If you're unsure whether you can make it, please free up your spot for someone else.
Open meditatie avond bij Jewel Heart (laatste voor zomerstop)
*Since the guided meditations for this event are in Dutch, this description is too.*
**Let op: dit is de laatste keer voor de zomerstop. We gaan hierna weer verder op vrijdag 4 september.**
Wil je je drukke week afsluiten en ontspannen aan het weekend beginnen? Dan ben je geheel vrijblijvend welkom bij de vrijdagavond meditatie van [Jewel Heart](https://www.jewelheart.nl/). Deze meditatieavond heeft een licht en open karakter.
De meditaties bestaan uit drie delen. We beginnen met het gewaarworden van je lichamelijke sensaties. In een korter deel twee doen we een loopmeditatie en in deel drie is er een eenvoudige, geleide visualisatie meditatie. Het geheel wordt afgesloten met een gesprek onder het genot van een kop thee, voor wie daar zin in heeft.
📍[Jewel Heart, Hatertseveldweg 284, Nijmegen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4FzqLbkaqs2JNDG8). Loop de oprit op en dan is de ingang aan je rechterzijde
🕒Zaal open vanaf 19.30 uur, meditatie van 20.00 tot 21.00
Je bent van harte welkom!
Aan deze activiteit kun je per keer meedoen. Er zijn geen verplichtingen. Op vrijwillige basis kun je op de avond zelf een donatie doen.
Kijk ook naar onze
-[Open activiteiten](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/open-activiteiten/)
-[Cursussen](https://www.jewelheart.nl/nl/cursussen-overzicht/)
Speeddaten 27-40 jaar in Utrecht
**Speeddaten Utrecht**
Al twaalf jaar organiseren we speeddates in Utrecht. Ontmoet je graag een groot aantal singles in korte tijd, dan is speeddaten iets voor jou!
Tijdens een speeddate heb je ongeveer 15-20 dates van 4 minuten. Wanneer de bel klinkt, schuift de helft van de singles door naar de volgende tafel.
Op je datekaart geef je aan met wie je verder in contact wilt komen.
**Locatie**
Het speeddaten vindt plaats bij [Anne&Max Domstraat](https://www.annemax.nl/vestigingen/utrechtdomstraat/), een sfeervol en ruim opgezet restaurant. We hebben een apart gedeelte van het restaurant gereserveerd, zodat je alle privacy hebt tijdens het daten.
**Matchmail!**
Binnen een dag na de speeddate ontvang je van ons een e-mail met de voornaam en het e-mailadres van de singles met wie je een match hebt.
Heb je bij alle deelnemers ‘nee’ ingevuld? Dan is je volgende speeddate [gratis](https://aboutlove.nl/geen-klik-volgende-speeddate-gratis/)!
**Kom je ook speeddaten bij About Love?**
Heb je zin in een avond vol ontmoetingen in Utrecht? Schrijf je dan nu in voor deze speeddate! Bij About Love ben je in goede handen; wij zijn een ervaren speeddate-organisatie met uitstekende [recensies](https://aboutlove.nl/is-speeddaten-leuk/) en bieden speeddates aan voor de laagste prijs.
Date je mee? >> [https://aboutlove.nl/event/details/speeddaten-utrecht-singles-27-40/](https://aboutlove.nl/event/details/speeddaten-utrecht-singles-27-40/)
Improv theatre drop in lesson with Burgert Kirsten
Join us for a fun Friday night of improv theatre in English. Play, laugh, and meet new people in Utrecht during this welcoming drop-in workshop led by Burgert Kirsten, one of Improv Utrecht’s professional trainers.
Everyone is welcome. You do not need any acting experience, and you do not need to be fluent in English. Many participants are not native speakers. Each week, several people join for the very first time, alongside regulars who come back again and again. Expect a group of around 12 to 22 people in total.
What to expect
Meet a mix of international and Dutch players
Learn the basics of improvisation, a valuable modern skill
Play fun and accessible theatre games
Laugh a lot and surprise yourself along the way
Practical information
Doors open between 19:50 and 20:00. Please enter together with the group.
The entrance is on the side of the building, via Troelstralaan.
Workshop time is from 20:00 to 22:00.
Full details and route description can be found at www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops. After the workshop, people usually head together to the pub De Hondekop for a drink and a chat.
How to sign up
Please mark yourself as attending via our website at at [www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops.](http://www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops.) If you can no longer attend, remember to remove your signup so someone else can take your spot.
Price
Suggested donation €10 to €20, payable in cash or via Tikkie.
If you are not able to pay much, you are still very welcome. Pay what you can or what you felt the workshop was worth. Your contribution helps cover the room rental and the professional trainers.
Curious about more?
Check out our improv courses at [https://www.improvutrecht.nl](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.improvutrecht.nl%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4aOuBKx2VBkJDoGyYCRHQXSTHuVoJHy0WS1bZAftQYuSLPcNgmTQeaBv4hpw_aem_5jJND0IPMoJD8mXqM4l2SA&h=AT0HQGS9N7lDDerT4Jh2s7yQZ3yqXcU3N7DHXcnh_ArhUbPBNnFc1Vs5ILLXJTm8W6M0qWOaOlvHeCdiG9IvYCgONK3G7Mx7YP3_ERn_wSRix-AtI5wPA8WvGq1ijPS5zLOaIIFzJ3kK6yajLPE&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0toyw-m6q1Kl9A4pude9T05YHtdW_ajvYBWe_MixS8-d0JBdNz089yFCaZxIjsj41oPDYTZr-pLoVp3Nbw6oS2l-b59hWsbjVnOl__PH25Cx3iZDHpMxmtl8_kxDTepak27ZG-3b10bx8fSuh2QAJtRaEuxCrWtVE)
Tickets for courses via [https://improv-utrecht.weticket.com](https://improv-utrecht.weticket.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7kmRsV6LQrIsZqtZLBNbCbr9_NHgu23lRTafAiyzXQMBjXirebJNUXyW7-Jg_aem_Ps3bRMMWxOjgfL78fqIL8w)
Follow Improv Utrecht
Meetup [https://www.meetup.com/utrecht-improv-theater](https://www.meetup.com/utrecht-improv-theater?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzVUWUpNcUx3Qmxyc0tCNnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4aOuBKx2VBkJDoGyYCRHQXSTHuVoJHy0WS1bZAftQYuSLPcNgmTQeaBv4hpw_aem_5jJND0IPMoJD8mXqM4l2SA)
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Information Architecture Events This Week
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Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕
### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Shut Up & Write!® Almere
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://www.shutupwrite.com).
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Travel / Parking info: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]
Hilversum Code & Coffee
**Hilversum Code & Coffee**
A friendly meetup for developers, tech enthusiasts, students, freelancers, founders, and anyone interested in coding.
Bring your laptop, grab a coffee, and work on:
* coding projects
* learning programming
* AI experiments
* startup ideas
* automation tools
* open source
* career development
All levels are welcome — from beginners to experienced engineers.
Walk and sketch Castle Sypesteyn
Join me for a sketch walk to beautiful Sypesteyn Castle and its gardens!
📍 Meeting: 10:30 at Hilversum Sportpark, near KSP Kiosk Sportpark
🥾 Full walk: ~13 km
🚌 Short option: ~7 km with a bus back to Hilversum Station or Hollandsche Rading Station
💰 Entrance: Gardens €5, Castle + Gardens €15, free with Museumkaart
🚉Expect to be at Hollandsche Rading station around 18-00 for the full walk
Route:
Hilversum Sportpark → Bij de Tuinman → Sypesteyn Castle → Hollandsche Rading Station
Highlights
✨ One sketch stop in the forest along the way
☕ Drinks and quick sketches at Bij de Tuinman
🏰 3–3.5 hours of sketching around Sypesteyn Castle and its gardens
🖼️ Optional visit inside the castle
🥪 Bring your own lunch or grab food and drinks at the café on the castle grounds
🚌 Possibility to shorten the walk and take a bus back to the station
Bring your sketchbook, drawing materials, comfortable walking shoes, and something to sit on during sketch stops.
All skill levels welcome!
☔ In case of heavy rain, the event may be rescheduled.
Useful links:
🏰 Sypesteyn Castle: https://sypesteyn.nl
☕ Bij de Tuinman: https://bijdetuinman.nl
🌿 Creative Circle Summer Potluck Picnic 🌿
Let’s gather in the sunshine for a relaxed afternoon of connection, good food, and creative conversation at Wilhelminapark!
After our first workshop, this picnic is a chance to get to know each other more personally, reflect on our experience together, and enjoy a meaningful summer moment as a community.
We’ll share stories, ideas, food, and inspiration in a beautiful outdoor setting. I’ll bring a whiteboard where everyone can share ideas for future community gatherings, creative meetups, and ways to stay connected between workshops. It will also be a fun way to get to know each other better, discover shared interests, and help shape the community together. I’ll bring a few simple games and conversation prompts to keep the creative energy flowing.
✨ What to bring:
• Your favorite dish or snack to share
• Your own drink (and something extra to share if you’d like)
• A blanket or something comfortable to sit on
• An open mind and your creative ideas
☀️ Looking ahead:
Our next official Creative Circle workshop will most likely take place after the summer. In the meantime, this picnic is a wonderful opportunity to stay connected, get to know each other better, and explore ideas for informal gatherings and community activities between workshops.
Whether you joined our first workshop or are simply curious about future events, you’re very welcome to come along. No agenda, no pressure, just a lovely opportunity to connect, relax, and enjoy a summer afternoon with fellow creatives, curious minds, and kind humans.
💛 This community is something we’re creating together, and everyone’s voice matters.
🌦️ Weather note:
Dutch weather can be unpredictable! If rain is forecast, we’ll either move to a cozy indoor location nearby or reschedule to another date. I’ll post an update in the Meetup event and message all attendees with notice.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
[PHYSICAL] Coffee, Code and Chat
Let us meet, have a coffee and code together, or just discuss :)!
This Meetup is everyone that considers himself "Techie", in the broad sense and wants to socialize :).
Join us and chat, ask your questions, or work on your own projects. The choice is yours! There is no agenda, this is simply a gathering of interested folks :).
We're meeting at Lebkov right inside the Utrecht Centraal station. We're typically sitting at the large table. Search for the folks with the laptops in the back!
You are very welcome to join whether you are an experienced developer, or simply interested and want to chat!
Matcha Tasting & Mingle
Join us for a relaxed and friendly matcha tasting meetup. I’ll bring matcha for everyone to try, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, including alcohol if you like. This is a casual event for meeting new people, enjoying Japanese tea culture, and spending a cozy afternoon together. Beginners are very welcome. Free to join.
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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)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Christians in Tech - Meetup #38 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Azure CBUS July
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Columbus OpenClaw AI Agent Workshop
🛠️ **OpenClaw AI Agent Workshop — One session. One working AI agent.**
*The session starts with a goal and ends with a deployed agent*
For anyone who wants AI working for them instead of the other way around, this workshop strips out everything unnecessary and gets straight to building. By working through the build with a guide, you leave having built something real and immediately useful.
**⚠️ Final step:** Just clicking rsvp will not save your spot in this session, so click the register link below and complete the full sign-up to hold your seat — registration closes once spots fill so act fast, and registration is what actually holds your place.
### [🔗 SECURE YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=club-of-bold-book-discussions-and-socials&startgmtdatetime=2026-06-27T22:00:00Z)
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**What this session produces:**
- Templates and tools from the session to jumpstart your next build
- A deployed agent ready to run immediately after the session
- A real, working AI agent you built from scratch in the session
Start building AI tools today — secure your place and come with one task you want to automate, and the skills from this session apply immediately after.
🚀 *Stop reading about AI. Start building it.*
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!
BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow











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