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Engage Your Left and Right Brain - Creative & Technical Challenge!
Get ready to unleash the full extent of your creative potential whilst giving your camera a workout!
In this creative and technical stretching workshop you'll learn techniques to get some interesting and different photos! Working to a brief you will be given tasks based on creative and technical aspects of photography.
Through the exercises given this workshop is going to help you to expand your ideas of what is considered ‘normal’ shooting! You’ll be using new ways of seeing and shooting and also challenged to use your skills in a way you may previously not thought of.
EQUIPMENT
* Any camera
* Any lens (a 50mm f1.8 would be ideal for low light shooting)
* An open mind and fun attitude!
TRANSPORT
As usual check the TFL website for any disruptions that may delay your journey on the day.
CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/)
UPCOMING EVENTS
[www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events)
🌬️ Free Breathwork Session | Oxygenate. Unplug. Reset.
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**🌬️ Free Breathwork Session \| Oxygenate\. Unplug\. Reset\.**
**📍 Online Event — Join from anywhere in the world**
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This is a free online breathwork session designed for one type of person:
Someone who is **exhausted, wired, and done with the pace of modern life** — but hasn't found a practical way out yet.
Whether you're a professional grinding through back-to-back meetings, an entrepreneur running on caffeine and willpower, or just someone who can't remember the last time they felt genuinely calm — this session is for you.
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**🔥 This is for you if:**
* You're burnt out from work, tech, AI or just the relentless pace of the last few years
* You can't sleep properly or switch your mind off at night
* You feel constantly plugged in and desperately need to disconnect
* You've tried meditation apps and found them boring or ineffective
* You want something practical that actually works — fast
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**What to expect:**
A guided breathwork session led by a qualified breathwork instructor who spent years in the tech industry and hit a wall of complete burnout trying to keep up with the AI race.
These sessions are practical, grounded and built for sceptics — no incense, no spiritual fluff, just breathing techniques that work on your nervous system immediately.
Each session runs **30–45 minutes** and covers breathwork to help with:
🧠 Stress and anxiety relief
😴 Better sleep and nervous system regulation
⚡ Energy and mental clarity
🌿 Disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with yourself
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**📲 How to join the live call:**
This is a free online event. The **live call link is shared inside our free Skool community** — join here to get access:
👉 **[https://www.skool.com/oxygenate-unplug-reset-7677/about](https://www.skool.com/oxygenate-unplug-reset-7677/about)**
Once you're in, the link will be pinned and ready for you before each session.
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**No experience needed.** No equipment. No prior knowledge of breathwork required.
Just find a quiet spot, get comfortable and show up with an open mind.
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**Your nervous system was not built for this pace.**
Come breathe with us. It's free. It takes 30 minutes. And you'll feel the difference immediately.
👉 **RSVP above and join the group: [https://www.skool.com/oxygenate-unplug-reset-7677/about](https://www.skool.com/oxygenate-unplug-reset-7677/about)**
Free* English conversation class at International café
Discover the World at International Cafe!
We are a group of Christian volunteers set out to create a friendly community that welcomes everyone! Come and practice speaking English with our English speaking volunteers. You will learn more about British culture and discuss life with NEW topics each week. We also include a Bible story at the end of our sessions.
At International Cafe, we start our meet up with Tea & Coffee and continue in engaging conversations. Each week, we'll look at NEW topics about British culture and history, so you can learn and socialize.
Best of all, it's a free event and open to everyone!
So mark your calendars:
🕕 Time: **Sunday at 2:30 PM**
📍 Address: ECIR OEA, Inspire at St James
Questions? Text Organiser at 07708228436.
AI Bootcamp
**Please make sure you get a ticket**
**only RSVP won’t count**- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/indian-professionals-in-london-ai-bootcamp-tickets-1988464324322
AI Bootcamp: Practical AI for Everyday Work
A Hands-On Meetup Experience
About This Session
Whether you’re running a startup, leading a team, or looking to work smarter — this session shows you how to practically implement AI in your work. Real use cases, live demos, and hands-on building. No fluff, no theory overload.
Duration: 3 Hours
Format: Interactive + Hands-On
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
What We’ll Cover
• What AI Actually Is — Cut through the hype. Understand what AI and automation can realistically do for your business or role today
• AI Across Industries — Use cases from startups, operations, HR, finance, sales, marketing, and customer success
• AI Automation in Practice — Where automation fits: workflows, lead handling, content pipelines, internal ops, and more
• Live Demonstrations — Watch AI tackle real business problems — from generating SOPs to summarising data to drafting investor-ready content
• Build Your Own Use Case — Map one challenge from your business or job to an AI solution and build your first working prompt or workflow
• Group Sharing — Peer learning across founders, operators, and professionals from different industries
• Safe & Smart AI Use — Governance, limitations, what needs human oversight, and how to build AI into your team responsibly
• Your 30-Day Implementation Plan — Leave with a clear starting point: one use case, one tool, one action
What You’ll Leave With
• A mapped AI use case specific to your business or role
• A working prompt or automation blueprint you built in the session
• A 30-day plan to implement AI in one area of your work
• Practical frameworks for evaluating AI tools and workflows
• A network of founders and professionals building with AI
Who Should Attend
• Startup founders exploring how to use AI to scale without scaling headcount
• Team leads and operators who want to automate repetitive processes
• Professionals looking to use AI to do higher-quality work, faster
• Anyone serious about moving from curious about AI to actually using it
Bring your laptop. Come with one business problem in mind. Leave with a plan to solve it.
Outdoor Healing Yoga & Premium Chinese Tea Tasting (Private Session) ☀️🧘🍵
Outdoor Healing Yoga & Premium Chinese Tea Tasting (Private Session) ☀️🧘🍵
A beginner-friendly mindful escape in London parks
Hey nature lovers!
Let’s make the most of the sunshine and enjoy nature together this summer 🌿
I’m a certified RYT500 yoga instructor with 4+ years of teaching experience in both China and the UK. I’ll be hosting relaxed monthly outdoor yoga sessions designed for all levels - especially beginners and anyone looking to slow down, move gently, and connect with like-minded people.
After the practice, we’ll unwind together with a special Chinese loose leaf tea tasting session 🍵
This is a small, intimate and welcoming group focused on calm energy, mindfulness, and meaningful connection.
**What to expect**
1\. Guided Meditation \(10 mins\)
2\. Breathwork/Pranayama \(15 mins\)
3\. Gentle Yoga Flow \(45 mins\)
4. **Gentle Head Massage with Essential Oil** (5 mins)
5. **Premium Chinese Loose Leaf Tea Tasting** (2020 Aged White Tea & Jasmine Dragon Pearl)
Small and intimate - maximum **4 participants only.**
**Please bring:**
* Comfortable clothes for movement
* Yoga mat
* Water bottle if needed
**Meeting point**
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
We’ll meet outside GAIL’s Bakery (town centre location).
☀️ Looking forward to practicing, relaxing, and sharing tea with you all!
the SUNSET SESSIONS - Outdoor Dances with Ecstatic Dance London - OPEN-AIR
**☀️THE SUNSET SESSIONS with Ecstatic Dance London**
**🌿Outdoor Ecstatic Dance • Cacao Ceremony • Picnic Social**
**🌀SIGN UP FOR UPCOMING EVENTS & DISCOUNTS:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/open-air-ecstatic-dance-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/open-air-ecstatic-dance-london)
**MORE INFO & BOOKINGS:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988857614664?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988857614664?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Dear friends, Nature lovers & sober dancers,
We’d love to join us for these beautiful open-air dance journeys on the Earth & beneath the Summer sky… We’ll be surrounded by trees, birds, wild grasses & Mama Nature herself 🌎
🎧There’s something magical & heart-warming about moving outdoors with silent disco headphones!
**Expect:**
🌿 Ecstatic Dance outdoors
🍫 Heart-opening cacao ceremony
🎧 Immersive silent disco experience
🧺 Optional picnic social after the dance
💃 A warm, welcoming community
🌅 Nature, movement & summer vibes
PLUS!
☀️Join us **[Beyond the Dancefloor](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/beyondthedancefloor)** this summer with curated Hikes, Community Socials & Picnics.
It's a free membership, and you'll receive invites to our community beyond the dancefloor - **SIGN UP HERE:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/beyondthedancefloor](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/beyondthedancefloor)
Listening Hour with Coffee and Cake
**What is the Listening Hour?**
**1-hour connection and empathy space currently hosted by people who have experience in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for people who want to increase social connection, improve listening skills and be welcomed in a strong and caring community.**
**We recommend participants learn about Nonviolent Communication [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wNjqVR6-C4s30P7T-GPOxm_8JemKl1B78GN__7z8I7Q/edit?usp=sharing).**
### **1\. Key Benefits of Improving Listening Skills**
**✅ Better Relationships – Strengthens personal and professional relationships through understanding.**
**✅ Conflict Resolution – Turns arguments into conversations where both sides feel heard.**
**✅ Emotional Clarity – Helps you express your feelings and needs without blame.**
**✅ Empathy & Connection – Encourages deep listening and compassion.**
**✅ Self-Awareness – Helps you understand your own triggers and needs.**
**By improving listening to ourselves and to others, we shift from reacting to responding with awareness, creating more meaningful and peaceful interactions.**
For more information and registration, please see the link below.
[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-hour-with-coffee-and-cake-tickets-622960340147](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-hour-with-coffee-and-cake-tickets-622960340147)
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Guided Forest Bathing @ THCP
**Introduction**
In our busy city, it can be difficult to find time to slow down and smell the roses! Forest bathing offers you the chance to do just that. Over the course of 2 hours, you will be guided through a multi-sensory exploration of the natural world, giving you time to slow down, breathe, and find peace among the natural world.
**What is forest bathing?**
Forest bathing typically consists of slow walking, mindfulness practices, and resting (seated or lying down) in nature. Remember being a kid and just watching the branches overhead in the breeze?
Originating in Japan in the 1980s, Shin-Rin Yoku or forest bathing, was created as a preventative response to climbing rates of stress in urban areas. Since then, many research studies have shown that even one hour a week spent engaging with nature can significantly reduce symptoms of stress.
**What to expect:**
* 2-hour duration
* Small group size (maximum 6)
* Multi-sensory activities
* Sharing circle (optional)
* Herbal tea offering
* A guide to take care of you, so you can truly relax into the wonder of the natural world
* Phone-free environment
* Opportunity to chat and connect with others (if you would like to)
* **Please note there are no toilets available** \- there are several cafes on Mile End Road with toilet facilities\.
**What to bring:**
* Warm clothes; even on a summer day, spending prolonged time in the shade can begin to feel chilly!
* Shoes with a good grip, and that you don't mind getting dirty
* A journal and pen
* A mug (for tea if you fancy it!)
* Any medications you might need, such as EpiPens or inhalers.
**How much is it?**
This experience is offered on a donation basis; this means you can decide what you can reasonably afford to give. To help you decide, we want to be transparent with our cost breakdown:
* £8.50 - meets the recommended donation to Friends of THCP and contributes to important conservation work
* £12 - covers the above and supports the guide at the minimum wage rate
* £15-20 - pay it forward / supporter option.
You are welcome to give less or more depending on your personal circumstances. **[Make a donation here](https://buy.stripe.com/14AfZg0Gn3qL9Dx86M2VG02)**.
**About your guide:**
Hello! I'm Lizzie, a life-long nature lover. Having been gifted the Kingfisher Concise Field Guide to Animals & Plants of Britain and Europe at the tender age of five, it's perhaps unsurprising that I am happiest outdoors! After several years as a geography teacher and data analyst, I began my studentship as a Forest Bathing Practitioner with Nature and Therapy in June 2025. I have experienced the medicinal influence of nature in my own life when I've struggled with burnout and grief; it's a gift I am keen to share with others.
If you have any questions, please do reach out. I look forward to welcoming you!
**What next?**
Sign up! Then, you will receive a participation form by email with a couple of questions about health and safety; please try to respond before the event, so we can go straight to the trees! Your answers will help us to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone and are encrypted. Our GDPR policy is available on request.
Indian Professionals in London AI Bootcamp
Join fellow Indian pros in London for a day of fun, hands-on AI bootcamp where you’ll level up your skills and network for all levels!
**AI Bootcamp: Practical AI for Everyday Work**
Hands-on session where participants discover how AI can save time and improve daily work through real examples, simple prompts, and immediate takeaways.
**Key Topics Covered**
**AI Fundamentals & Ethics:** Understanding AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use.
**Prompt Engineering:** Techniques for using tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E.
**No-Code/Low-Code Tools:** Utilizing platforms like Zapier, Canva AI, and Notion for workflow automation.
**My Job, My AI Use Case" Activity**
Worksheet exercise: identify one repetitive task from your job, turn it into an AI use case, build simple prompts.
**Industry-Specific Use Cases:** Real examples from operations, HR, finance, retail, marketing, healthcare admin. Shows specific problems AI solves faster.
Sunday Afternoon Tea and a Film
SCIENTOLOGY **TOOLS** **FOR LIFE**
What if you had simple tools which you could use to improve your relationship with others?
What if a step-by-step procedure could help you achieve your goals in life?
What if you could learn the secret to mastering any subject you
wanted to master?
Come and find out!
🏐 5:1 Volleyball Game📍Canary Wharf📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48402
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
\*Privacy policy for games only sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions
\* Attending means consenting to potentially being recorded by other participants
\* Any videos must only be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
Board Games in Vauxhall
Every Sunday from 3pm
Board Games in Vauxhall
Come join us for a new board game event in Vauxhall!
We're heading to the Riverside pub from 3pm to play board games (all board/card games welcome). Easily accessible from the Northern Line, Victoria Line, Vauxhall overground and Vauxhall Bus Station.
Bring some games, or just bring yourself, and join a friendly community of gamers for some relaxed Sunday fun!
🚀Stargazing With Prosecco, Telescopes & Space Anthems 🌕
🌌Ever look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at the beauty and wonder of the **universe?** That wild sobering thought that somewhere in the chaos of creation - through the emergence of us - the universe became **conscious** enough to look back in time and not just ask the existential questions, but try to answer them.
🚀 Join fellow big picture and deep thinkers to take a look at **Venus,** **Jupiter** along with planet's potential life‑harbouring **moons**, iconic beautiful **star fields**, the remnants of supernovae witnessed by our earliest ancestors, **multi‑star systems** reminiscent of the twin suns of *Star Wars* and even **Tau Ceti**, a star hosting two Earth‑like worlds in its habitable zone.
As we await for skies to darken - we will kick off with drinks, tunes and engaging conversation and good‑natured banter in the park . In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined: Space exploration \| Fermi Paradox \| Astrobiology \| Cosmology \| paleontology\, \| SETI & Drake Equation for alien civilisations estimates \| exoplanetology etc as well as non space chats and banter too\. No doubt we'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard before\! If those don't make you laugh\, my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will\! 👽
And to help set the mood and make the night feel even extra stary,
I’ll put my DJ hat to play some space‑theme tunes and songs about the stars!
You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie
**==== ITINERARY =====**
We will meet outside H&I Station in Highbury Islington. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the local park 5 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related.
**After Drinks:** Unless I have a very important 9AM Tue deadline for a unfinished client presentation or something - most of us usually head to a cosy bar for a drink. If so - I will annouce the pub when we leave the park
**==== What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====**
* Orion Nebula
* Jupiter and 4 moons
* Meteors
* Andromedia Galaxy
* Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc
* International Space station fly by
* Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!),
* Neptune
* Uranuus
* Our moon
* A look towards the galactic centre of the Mlikyway where that supermassive £22b Labour black hole sits (Sagittarius A)
More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre:
[http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/)
Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners:
[https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp)
**===Weather Dependent=====**
The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time!
Lucas Skywalker - The Singin, Dancin, DJ-in Astronomer
Cool River Walk - The Stunning Lost London of Fish Island & Bromley-By-Bow
Hi all, cost & info below, please join everyone for a brand new fun linear, healthy, scenic, choice of a 3 mile or 6 mile walk with some brief local info along the way while meeting new friends!
***Highlights are*** a delightful scenic walk along a canal and river, a rare photo opportunity to see Fish Island with stunning derelict factories (view before it all gets knocked down), Bryant and May factory which employed over 5,000 people (Britain sold over a quarter of a BILLION matches per day), a factory full of disease and the famous match girl strike of 1888.
Also see Grade 1 listed, largest and most powerful tidal mill in the World, one of London's oldest surviving industrial heritage areas, 3 Mills which made Big Brother, Fantastic Mr Fox, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Master Chef and has rehearsal studios for Little Mix, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Beyonce, Lady Ga Ga and George Michael.
A part of London lost in time, a 13th Century church that burned people at the stake, amazing modern art, an old wonderful dock, giant old stunning gasholders and a connection to the Gas and Coke Company, the site of the Big Breakfast House (Michael Hutchinson and Paula Yates interview on a bed)
***3 mile*** ends at Hackney Wick Overground Station (Please note: river walk, tidal mill, 3 Mills, amazing modern art, an old wonderful dock, giant old stunning gasholders not on this walk)
***6 mile*** ends at Star Lane (DLR Line)
We are stopping at the halfway stage for 20-30 minutes at a riverside location cafe for toilets and refreshments
Please meet outside the front of Mile End Station (Central Line, District Line, Hammersmith and City Line)
At the end of the walk feel free to have drinks at a lovely pub to socialise.
**£10 cash/card payment by simply turning up on the day**
ABOUT OUR SECRET LONDON WALKS
It is a 15-year fascinating journey together to explore the whole of beautiful, enchanting Secret London.
The only walking group in the World offering this unique experience!
The individual walks have been created from an original route several miles in length (usually on average about 50 miles) where we have checked every nook and cranny, every hidden alleyway, lane, lost cobbled path, cul de sac, avenue, road or street in that area for you!
It is then shortened, to give back to you a magical walk with all the best bits of 'Lovely London', voted the best City in the World for the 10th year running!
What is given back to you is the most scenic, healthy walk (usually 3-6 miles in length) with some of the walks containing hidden cobbled lanes, lost shops, secret gems, areas lost in time, wonderful views, idyllic Instagram photo shots and all sorts! Now and then some brief local info is mentioned or something of historical importance along the way.
You will have plenty of time to chat and meet new friends whilst walking the amazing lost areas of London!
So we welcome you to the colourful highlights of this fascinating City of London with simply wonderful things to see!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PLEASE ensure ARRIVAL at least 15 minutes BEFORE the start of the walk, sorry no latecomers are accepted for whatever reason.
Members attend the unique walks from our different meetup groups.
IF LATE, SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS OR ANSWER EMAILS AS WELCOMING MEMBERS, LEADING THE WALK, AND CONCENTRATING ON THE SAFETY OF THE GROUP. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH THE GROUP UP, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
Part Tour - Medium pace walk from 'Visit England' Award-Winning Guide and our group featured in the National Press!
Please Note: Some events, being a large attended meetup group will be an organised walk only, but members are very welcome to organise their own get-togethers after the event.
You are required to be fit and healthy with appropriate footwear & clothing, responsible for meeting at the correct location, own safety and to not lose the group by viewing the organiser/making the organiser aware as much as possible, or follow/not lose sight of the person(s) from the same walk in front. We advise carrying water and some snacks.
The organiser is also not responsible for any circumstances that may affect the group or personally such as personal accidents, rail information, engineering works, cancellations, rail strikes or delays, heavy traffic, tours affected, weather, walk paths or routes closed, postcodes for car parks or for when we arrive back at the station, or anything else not mentioned!
By joining the event you agree to all the terms and conditions.
We really look forward to welcoming you on the walks/tours for a wonderful, great, fun day!
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Christians in Tech - Meetup #36 @ 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)
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch.
All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing).
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On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends.
All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here:
[https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams)
(Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!)
No game development experience required!
If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here:
[https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1)
Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com
with the following:
Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact.
Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates:
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Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn together, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
Surrey Online Speed Dating
**💝 Surrey Zoom Online Speed Dating**
Online speed dating for Surrey locals — personality matched, hosted live on Zoom.
**Choose your age range to sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=537.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=build-real-connections-at-day-trips&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=537.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=build-real-connections-at-day-trips&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=537.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=build-real-connections-at-day-trips&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=537.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=build-real-connections-at-day-trips&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
**⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** Register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
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**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Pick your age group above and sign up.
2. **Take the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Join on Zoom** – Your host will guide you through every round.
4. **Get matches** – Mutual matches sent after the event.
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✨ Your next match is one Zoom call away. 🫶 ✨
CABS First Friday!!! 6/5
Boardgaming and boardgaming and MORE boardgaming .... we have over 2000 games onsite to play Join us !!!






























