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LDN Talks Spring Community Showcase
We are excited to announce our upcoming Spring Community Showcase. This event is an opportunity for individuals at all skill levels to come together and share their experiences with Rust. Whether you’re working on a personal project, contributing to an open-source initiative, or teaching a concept related to Rust, we invite you to present your work and insights.
Take this opportunity to build your confidence and share what you are doing.
Speakers
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If you would like to give a presentation, please send Ernest a direct message with your talk title and a brief abstract of approximately 60 words. Each presentation will last about 25 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers, for a total of 30 minutes. We have four slots available this month.
**Dan Groshev**
Okmain Library: You have an image, but you want a colour
How do you pick a colour that represents an image but also looks good? Dan will talk about his Okmain library, colour science, auto-vectorisation, SIMD, and his experience building it in Rust and PyO3.
**Jérôme Étévé**
Mockapot: A percolator library in Rust
Jérôme is the author of the Mokcaccino library, which started as a way to marry my interests for Rust and for search technology. He will discuss the design, the tricky aspects of Rust he learned along the way, and how Rust and Python complement each other.
**Evadne Wu**
JavaScript Sandboxing using Deno on top of Elixir & Erlang/OTP.
Intelligent AI agents can write code that calls existing APIs in secure sandboxes, allowing higher token efficiency, better performance, and lower per-turn latency. Deno’s primitives in Rust can be integrated into such an agent harness, utilising the Elixir programming language and the Erlang/OTP runtime, which allows you to construct agentic systems that are massively concurrent and fault-tolerant.
The Product Group London April 2026
Join fellow product people at The Product Group London on **Thu 2nd April** for an evening of learning, sharing and networking.
**Topic of the Night: Product Outcomes Over Outputs**
Product management is changing to be much more focused on achieving quantifiable outcomes over outputs and hitting dates. So how do product people make the shift and stay in the outcomes lane? On the night, we’ll explore what this really means incl. the important outcomes to focus on; making the culture shift to outcome focused; adjusting success metrics; using outcomes to drive product strategies, roadmaps, discovery and delivery; getting stakeholders onboard with a different way of thinking, and much more.
**Featured Guest: Phil Hornby, Global Product Lead, ZF Group**
Phil is a product leader, coach and technologist with over 20 years of experience across SaaS, IoT and Automotive. His career has spanned development, sales and operations, but product management is where he found his home, focusing on solving complex customer problems with scalable solutions.
Today, Phil works as Global Product Lead at ZF, leading a tier 1 commercial vehicle diagnostics platform. As a senior IC, he works across multiple product teams to shape cohesive products that combine commercial thinking with deep technical expertise. He also founded a ZF community of practice to connect and grow digital product professionals.
Alongside his ZF role, Phil continues to coach product leaders and teams, having supported thousands of individuals across hundreds of companies. He is known for helping people think clearly, make better decisions and take action that drives real impact. Phil is also a regular speaker and co-host of the Talking Roadmaps podcast.
**About The Product Group London**
The Product Group London is a monthly meetup designed to bring product people of all levels together for topical discussions, as a group and with our guest speakers.
With attendees from startups to large enterprises, there is no shortage of opportunities to network and make new connections. And whilst the focus is on product management, we welcome product designers and engineers to join for some friendly and lively discussions.
**A word about our sponsor and host, BrainStation**
[BrainStation](https://brainstation.io/london) is a global leader in digital skills training, empowering businesses and brands to succeed in the digital age.
Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered professionals and some of the largest corporations in the world.
Poetry at The Gate Library
Dear Poetry enthusiasts,
Newham Poetry Group focuses on amplifying marginalised voices, supporting young locals, LGBTQ+ individuals, migrants and people from the global majority. We know poetry has the potential to change not only individuals' lives but also communities.
**Full programme** available at [www.newhampoetrygroup.com](http://www.newhampoetrygroup.com/).
We have a maximum capacity of 20 participants per session, so book early to secure your spot.
**Event details**
Location: The Gate Library, 6-8 Woodgrange Road, E7 0QH
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Our sessions are free of charge. However, we welcome donations.
Light refreshments are provided.
We look forward to welcoming you to our poetry sessions and creating meaningful experiences together.
🌍 JUST GUTSY — Solo Travelers Meetup (London 4PM local time)
**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨**
Whether you’re visiting London for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together.
**Who it’s for?**
• Solo travelers
• Expats & digital nomads
• Locals who love meeting travelers
**What to expect?**
✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering
🤝 Small group energy
🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures
🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like
**How it works?**
This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you.
To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps:
1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully
If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.”
It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup.
Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP.
If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance.
2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential)
To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time:
“Confirmed for today 😊”
This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming.
The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event.
If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day.
This avoids anyone showing up uncertain.
3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival**
When you arrive, comment on this event page:
“Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing
Example:
“Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.”
This ensures everyone can easily find each other.
Recognition Tip
Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster.
**When & Where?**
📅 Day: Every Tuesday & Saturday
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time
📍 Meeting point: In front of Starbucks **Marble Arch.**
**Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect.
**Why join Just Gutsy?**
• Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect
• Feel at home anywhere in the world
• Be part of a growing global solo travel community
• Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/
WhatsApp:
After attending, you’re welcome to join the London Just Gutsy WhatsApp group to stay connected and suggest spontaneous meetups:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KQbwperKYc7F0QvbWp1w9w
**About Just Gutsy**
**Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories.
Hi, I am Syrine,
I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone.
I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛
Gallery & Sketching
Have you ever wanted to be that person who sketches in a gallery but you're too nervous to have people look over your shoulder?
Yea, I've been there. It's intimidating. You feel like you're in the room naked.
I've also been the person to sit and sketch and it's one of the most rewarding activities you can do. Just you, the artwork, and a bunch of people wishing they could do the same.
Come and join me on the first Friday of the month and let's go to a gallery. These will be small groups and free of charge. We'll visit a new gallery each month, hopefully free ones and we'll do an hour or so of sketching, followed by a cuppa tea afterwards.
Make sure you register so I can send you all the information a few days before the event.
Soho Life Drawing Thursdays!
DROP IN'S WELCOME
*If you'd like to book in advance, you can purchase tickets [here](http://www.soholifedrawing.com/store/p82/Thursday_Drop-In_Life_Drawing%3A_Both_Sessions.html) . Otherwise please bring cash as we are cash only*
£17.00 (cash, £1 surcharge for PayPal/card payments)
Soho Life Drawing is a non-profit drawing group in central London that aims to make life drawing affordable and accessible while paying our models a fair wage. We believe that creativity is an essential part of well-being that is often stifled by the demands of busy schedules or fear due to lack of experience. We want to change that.
Whether you're a professional, student, or amateur artist you'll find yourself at home at Soho Life Drawing. Located in one of London's most central locations, our drop-in classes provide an easily accessible and nonjudgemental space for you to hone your life drawing skills. We offer a portfolio boosting mix of both short and long poses with new models every week, making us a great fit for professionals and novices alike. Our members come from literally all walks of life, so don't be afraid to drop by if you have no background in art--at Soho Life Drawing, you are guaranteed to find a supportive place to explore your artistic abilities.
Here's why you'll love Soho Life Drawing
It's a Great Space!--Our sessions are held at one of London's best kept secrets--the historic Quaker Meeting House, which provides an oasis of calm just minutes away from Leicester Square Station.
Short and Long Poses!--Our sessions begin with short, gestural poses and move up to a longer sustained pose. Our models are personally vetted professionals, and some of the best in the business.
No Need to Bring your own Supplies!--We provide clipboards, and pencils, paper, and rubbers are available on site.
Tea and Biscuits!--Yes, that's right. We provide tea and biscuits to keep your energy up during the breaks! Also, quite often homemade cookies!
Drop-ins Welcome!--No need to book in advance!
So come by and check us out—we look forward to seeing you there!
6:30-7:30 PM Guided Life Drawing
7:30PM-8:30PM: Tea Break + Longer Poses
We also host private events. For more information visit www.privateartevents.co.uk
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FREE UPCYCLING AND TRANSFORMATION OF SECOND-HAND CLOTHING (IOD)
**\*FREE FOR MEMBERS, JOIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE!\***
Come and join us at the **Living Room Club Glengal Groove** on Fridays between 1 p.m. and 3 pm to upcycle second-hand clothes. We gather for creative transformation and upcycling of second-hand clothing items and materials to sell in our cafe.
The income from this project supports our Homeless Project in Soho.
For further information, please contact Neide on 07585560345
Scotland & the Lake District National Park - Easter bank Holiday
Scotland, Lake District National Park - Saturday 4th April to Monday 6th 2026 (Easter weekend)
During the 3 days we will visit the most beautiful views in Southern Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) and the Lake District National Park.
Starting on Saturday morning in Scotland, this event is only suitable for members that are in or near Scotland during this period. The below itinerary is very full, so only suitable for members that are energetic and keen walkers. Easter is a great time for this adventure, not too hot for our walks and sunset is around 7:30pm so will have over 13 hours of daylight each day to explore.
Saturday 4th April: Scotland: Solway coast with sea views, bays, lochs and forest trails
Sunday 5th April: two Scottish walks: 1.Circular walk of Loch Trool (lake) + 2. Merrick walk
Monday 6st April (Easter Monday): Lake District - Cats Bells (fantastic lake views)
For the above three days event I only have 8 FREE places for members that are fit, regular walkers and have access to a car as there are no public transportation to our walks as we are in remote areas.
I am also organising a “non free” 4 days event leaving London (Colindale) on Good Friday morning 3rd April via mini bus, returning late on Bank holiday Monday 6th April. If you are interested in the full "non free" 4 day event, just email michaelwk16@yahoo.com. Michael will organise all of the logistics: Transportation from London via mini bus, Premier Inn hotel accommodation and all 4 walks, just message me and I will send you details & cost. There is currently 16 members on this paid event with only 6 place remaining. Below is the schedule for the "non free" 4 days event:
Visit my website for the full itinerary and photos of past Easter National Parks events:
[3 Great National Park 15-18 April 2022 | MichaelsOutdoorEvent](https://www.michael-outdoor-events.com/copy-of-copy-1-of-lake-district)
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Lake District National Park
If anywhere is the heart and soul of walking in England, its the Lake District, an area of wonderful high mountains, deep valleys and of course lakes. In the Lakes you will find proper mountains, wild and rugged. We will walk along the best Lake walks, Cat Bells with Derwent Lake this walk have been voted as one of Britain’s top 5 walks. All the photos you see below are the places we plan to explore during the April event. There are no mountain climbs on this event just big hills to get to high viewpoints for the fantastic lake views. I have lead walks in the Lakes for over 20 years and believe the walks I have selected are the best for scenery.
Southern Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Our walk in Scotland will be very contrasting to the other 2 National Park in the Lakes and Peaks, giving you a memorable experience. There will be lochs (Scottish lakes), coastal views, bay and wild Scottish forest. On Saturday our Scottish coastal walk is along the Solway coast encompassing splendid sea views, bays and lochs. On Sunday there will be two walks, the first is a circular walk around Loch Trool and is arguably the finest short 5 miles walk in the Dumfries area. We will walk around the whole lake with high hills all around.
For the free offer I can ONLY send you essential details for the three hike days i.e. walk description, meeting points & kit list but cannot provide info on accommodation or transportation. You will need accommodation in the Carlisle CA3 area on Friday night. Please note the drive to Carlisle is more than 6 hours.
Friday 3rd April 2026
08:00 Meet at Colindale tube station
08:00-11:45 Drive to the Peak District
12:00-13:00 Lunch at Bakewell
13:00-14:30 Walk from Bakewell to Chatsworth House (3 miles, 1 hill)
14:30-15:00 Break at Chatsworth House
15:00-17:15 Continue walk from Chatsworth to Bakewell (3 miles)
17:30-18:00 Snacks break at Bakewell
18:00-21:30 Travel to our Premier Inn hotel with dinner on route
Saturday 4th April 2026
07:00 Breakfast at Hotel
08:00 Drive to a fantastic farm shop to pick us cakes and lunch
11:00 Arrive in Scotland for our coastal walk
11:15-18:00 10 miles walk along the Solway coast with sea views, bays, lochs and forest trails
18:00-18:45 Dinner at a Scottish pub restaurant
19:00- 20:45 Dinner
21:00-22:00 Drive to our Premier Inn hotel at Carlisle
Sunday 5th April 2026
07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at Premium Inn restaurant
08:15 - 10:00 Drive to our 2nd day walk in Scotland
10:00 - 12:30 Circular walk of Loch Trool (lake)
12:30 - 13:15 Lunch break
13:30 - 14:30 Drive to 2nd walk
14:45 - 18:00 Merrick walk - passing 2 large lochs
18:00 - 19:30 Drive back to hotel
20:00 - 21:30 Dinner at hotel
If either Saturday or Sunday is forecasted to be wet, we may will drive up to Edinburgh (capital city) of Scotland for a short walk (2 hrs) up Arthur's Seat and explore the city.
Monday 6th April 2026 (Bank Holiday)
As we are return back to London, time is restricted so will leave the hotel before breakfast.
06:00 - 07:00 Drive to the Lake District
07:15 - 12:00 Extended hike of Cat Bells - Lake walk - best walk of the lakes
12:00 - 12:30 Drive to Keswick (lovely lake town) for lunch
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch at Keswick
13:30 - 13:50 Drive to Castlerigg
14:00 - 14:30 Photos at 4000 yrs old Stone circle at Castlerigg
14:30 - 20:15 Drive back to Colindale tube station, London
Tribalheart Ecstatic Dance
DANCING EVERY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY NIGHTS <3
Tribalheart Ecstatic dance creates space for free-form movement in a chat free zone where you can dive deeply into the heart, reconnecting, expressing, dancing in and out, up and down, learning to let go of anything and everything that holds you back from yourSelf and inner freedom. Let the energy move you, let the spirit of the heart guide you.
There is space to dance alone and no pressure to connect with anyone else, just be yourself and honour what you need in the moment.
This night is an inspiration and fusion of club culture, dancing yoga, active meditation, cardio fitness, Ecstatic trance dance (blindfolds available) and a sacred Nataraj. If you choose to connect, it is a chance to meet others without words from a place of movement, meditation, energy and soul; eyes and heart wide open.
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We will start the evening with a welcoming warmup to relax the body and mind. Together we will set an intention for the evening inviting the heart to open and awaken within us thus creating sacred space for all. For those that wish to partake, we will enjoy and deepen our intention with a short Cacao ceremony. (The cacao is used to take us deeper into our body, awakening our senses, connecting us to heart energy and aiding a spring in our step) We also embark on some dynamic breathwork to fire us up for the evening.
\- Please leave at least 2 hours after eating a heavy meal if drinking cacao\.
-Please do not drink alcohol before the event as it is contraindicated with some of the breathwork techniques we practice
We inject passion into sourcing the music for our events and aim to deliver an eclectic mix of genres for your heart. From tribal to electronic and everything in between we aim to assist a natural flow peaking and resting to mirror the rhythm and energy of life. Prepare to shake, spin, whirl and twirl. The music becomes the facilitator during the wild ecstatic dance ending with moments of stillness into silence where we can rest and breathe together
Each DJ has their own sound and energy to be shared, making each night unique and different...
4/4/2026-DJ TARA
18/4/2026-DJ ATMO
Admission
**New Venue**-Doors open from 630pm and we start at 7pm. Evening-7-930pm. Social till 10pm.
Cost is on a sliding scale.
Tickets-
£15-early bird- purchase up to 5 days in advance before the event
£20-Skint/student
£25-Working Friend
£30-Admission for people on an abundant wage
***All tickets include ceremonial cacao, herbal teas and fruit***
***There are often places to crew if money is an issue. Please contact Tara on 07776321878 to inquire***
ALL TICKETS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE, IF THEY ARE NOT, PLEASE CALL 07776321878 AS IT WILL BE AN EVENTBRITE ERROR!
NO REFUNDS
Book tickets via
paypal- https://paypal.me/moveandmeditate?locale.x=en_GB
(use friends and family option only or pay the the fee please)
or eventbrite-https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tribalheart-ecstatic-dance-london-the-pirate-castle-tickets-168013682447
Optional teas and social after the dance
Tara on [07776321878](tel:07776321878 "tel:07776321878")
Tara has been facilitating dance, movement and meditation groups under Tribalheart since 2007. She is a lover of all types of dance, meditation, massage, breathwork and many other nourishing things. Tara qualified in Mental health nursing in 1998 and worked as a specialist addictions nurse for over 17 years. She trained and developed in various methods over the years from bodywork, tantra, shamanism, hypnotherapy, psychosexual somatics and breathwork which she blends into her various groups and 1:1 practise. If you are interested in a 1:1 session with Tara please email tara@tribalheart.co.uk , info@divinebodybliss.co.uk
Creative Wellness Cycling Club (Members only)
Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com
Autism/ADHD Women’s: Let's Get Crafty ✨ @The People's Letters
**PLEASE NOTE:**
The location is: **The People's Letters Bookshop**
Address:
**395 Cambridge Heath Rd, Cambridge Heath, London E2 9RA**
✨Hi all, Let's Get Crafty is back! ✨
Join us for an afternoon of arts and craft at The People's Letters Bookshop. We will provide yarn, needles, hooks, clay, colouring pencils and books, origami paper, etc, or you can buy a colouring book from the store. You're also welcome to bring your own projects along.
The bookstore provides a separate and private space for us which is perfect for us auties and ND folk. The store also provides free hot drinks. Accessibility: the store has an accessible entrance and toilet.
The People's Letters is a worker-led, cooperatively run bookstore and community event space in East London. Help support what they do: https://peoplesletters.org/support
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/VyYX6pPn
Support us:
Please support us on Kofi so we can keep providing more free events in the future! https://ko-fi.com/neurodissidentcafe
*Please only RSVP if you can make it.* If you cannot make it anymore, please be sure to update your RVSP so we can adapt accordingly. Please do not come if you have not RSVPed.
London daytime testing at Waterloo
We playtest all sorts of games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever. Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes.
You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!
Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better.
The schedule is:
10am onwards - gathering, chatting
11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1')
12:30ish - break for food/chat
1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2')
2:30ish - break for food/chat
3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3')
4:30ish - finish up
Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games.
We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption.
You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so.
Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works.
The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes).
Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space.
Please note: This is an adults only event.
We look forward to seeing you!
SATURDAY STUDIO 2: Life Drawing Drop In Sessions 4-6pm Waterloo
**Our 4-6pm session: Join us for a great crowd, good vibes life drawing session- friendly, helpful tuition if you need it and super professional models.**
As with all our drop in classes- expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour- there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach.
**Don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com**
**Classes can be booked ahead via tickets below**
**We also have drop in places available- cash or PayPal on the door**
Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own-
Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
**Saturday Studio**
**4-6pm**
**£15£10 students and under 25's**
Buy one Saturday class- get a second on the same day for £10 cash / paypal - ask the tutor for this option when you arrive
**Tickets in advance – or cash / PayPal on the door**
**[BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-studio-4-6pm-weekly-drop-in-life-drawing-waterloo-tickets-426750661717)**
**We also run a morning session 11-1pm at Vaulty Towers [INFO HERE](https://londondrawing.com/buy-tickets-for-saturday-secret-sketch-including-session-information/)**
**And a mid afternoon session 1.30-3.30pm at The Waterloo Action Centre [INFO HERE](https://londondrawing.com/saturday-studio-1-3pm-in-person-tutored-life-drawing-sessions-2/)**
**If you go to two sessions- get the second for £10 cash or paypal only**
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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception**
Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory.
For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy.
She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps).
Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way.
**About Our Speaker**
Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
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)
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Global Azure - Columbus
Colombus Code & Coffee is thrilled to partner with Central Ohio Azure to put on the global Azure community day! RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/central-ohio-azure/events/313484939/
View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/)
On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure.
Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you!
**What to Expect**
* Engaging technical sessions
* Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns
* AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps
* Food and drinks (because learning burns calories)
* Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts
**Who Should Attend?**
* Software engineers (any language, any stack)
* Cloud architects
* DevOps engineers
* Data professionals
* AI explorers
* Platform builders
* Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools
If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home.
**Why Global Azure?**
Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned.
And yes, it’s free to attend!
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.






















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