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AI System Design: From Idea to Working MVP (6-Session Paid Course)
AI System Design: From Idea to Working MVP (6-Session Paid Course)
Want to turn an AI idea into a real, working system โ€“ not just a demo? In this 6-week **hands-on paid course**, youโ€™ll design and build an AI-powered feature or MVP in small groups, with close industry mentorship. *** ๐Ÿšจ **Important โ€“ PAID course & registration ONLY via Google Form** RSVP on Meetup does *not* count as registration. To join, you **must** fill out this form: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://forms.gle/aAuhDiofqT56iSMP9 Cost: **2,500 โ‚ช per participant**, paid by your **employer to the DataHack nonprofit** (no private payments). Full payment details & FAQ: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/aisysdesignFAQ *** **๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What youโ€™ll work with** โ€ข Agents, tools & function calling โ€ข RAG & data pipelines โ€ข MCP & multi-step workflows โ€ข Model serving & inference โ€ข Prompt engineering, evaluation & cost/production considerations Youโ€™ll leave with a real, working MVP or feature โ€“ not just slides or prompts. *** **๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who is this for?** โ€ข Data Scientists โ€ข Data / Software Engineers โ€ข AI / ML Engineers You should be comfortable coding and **come with an AI-based feature or product idea**, and commit to building it throughout the program (solo or in a small group). *** **๐Ÿ“… When & ๐Ÿ“ Where** In-person Wednesdays (6 meetings): ยท 4.3 ยท 11.3 ยท 18.3 ยท 25.3 ยท 15.4 ยท 22.4 Where: SimilarWeb TLV offices + weekly Zoom lectures ! Attendance at in-person sessions is expected. *** ๐ŸŒ™ About DataNights The course is part of **DataNights**, a DataHack program supporting women, diversity and knowledge-sharing in Israelโ€™s AI & Data Science community. Your employerโ€™s payment helps fund these activities. *** โœ… How to register 1. Fill out the form: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://forms.gle/aAuhDiofqT56iSMP9 2. Confirm your employer can pay the fee as a donation. 3. Wait for confirmation and payment instructions. **Reminder:** Meetup RSVP โ‰  registration. Only those who complete the **Google Form + payment** will have a spot. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Questions? Reach out to us at contact@datahack.org.il

Indie Publishing Events This Week

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Shut Up & Write!ยฎ at Beit Ariela
Shut Up & Write!ยฎ at Beit Ariela
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and donโ€™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 youโ€™re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyoneโ€™s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, weโ€™ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you donโ€™t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We donโ€™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://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Philosophy Group Meeting -- English
Philosophy Group Meeting -- English
Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. We will be reading and discussing a fascinating philosophical text in English. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CDjIJ8i1LZsJ2a7WJXFxhG?mode=wwt Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)
TAMI Sonic (Music Night)
TAMI Sonic (Music Night)
**TAMI Sonic (Music Night)** Join our bi-weekly informal meetups devoted to playing and experimenting with sound. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)
ืื•ืžื ื•ืช ื ื•ื“ื“ืช: ื‘ืขืœื™ ื”ืžืœืื›ื” ืฉื”ืคื›ื• ืืช ื”ื ื“ื•ื“ื™ื ืœื‘ื™ืช ืกืคืจ.
ืื•ืžื ื•ืช ื ื•ื“ื“ืช: ื‘ืขืœื™ ื”ืžืœืื›ื” ืฉื”ืคื›ื• ืืช ื”ื ื“ื•ื“ื™ื ืœื‘ื™ืช ืกืคืจ.
ืื•ื”ื“ ื›ื”ืŸ, ืกืชืช ืื‘ืŸ ืฉืžืชืžื—ื” ื‘ืฉื—ื–ื•ืจ ืงืชื“ืจืœื•ืช ื•ื ื“ื“ ื‘ืขื•ืœื ืขื“ ืฉื”ืชืงื‘ืœ ื›ืฉื•ืœื™ื™ื” ืœืชื›ื ื™ืช ื™ื•ืงืจืชื™ืช ืœืœื™ืžื•ื“ ืกื™ืชื•ืช ื‘ืื‘ืŸ ื‘ืงืชื“ืจืœื” ืงืกื ื˜ืŸ ื‘ื’ืจืžื ื™ื”โ€‹, ื™ื™ืฆื ืื™ืชื ื• ืœืžืกืข ืžื”ื™ืจ ืืœ ืžืกื•ืจืช ื”-Wanderjahre: ื”ืฉื ื™ื ืฉื‘ื”ืŸ ื‘ืขืœื™ ืžืœืื›ื” ืฆืขื™ืจื™ื ื ื“ื“ื• ื‘ืจื’ืœ ื‘ืจื—ื‘ื™ ืื™ืจื•ืคื” ื›ื“ื™ ืœืืกื•ืฃ ื™ื“ืข, ืœื—ื“ื“ ืžื™ื•ืžื ื•ืช ื•ืœื”ืคื•ืš ืœืื•ืžื ื™ื ืžื•ืžื—ื™ื. ืœืžื‘ื•ื’ืจื™ื (15+). ืฉื™ืžื• ืœื‘: ืœื ืžืกืคื™ืง ืœื”ืจืฉื ื‘ืžื™ื˜ืืค ื™ืฉ ืœื”ืจืฉื ื’ื ื‘ืงื™ืฉื•ืจ ื”ื‘ื , ืฉื ืชืžืฆืื• ื’ื ืคืจื˜ื™ื ื ื•ืกืคื™ื https://link.makelab.org.il/Wanderjahre
AI-Powered Data Analytics Innovation with Vectors, Graphs and Intent
AI-Powered Data Analytics Innovation with Vectors, Graphs and Intent
Ready to scale your RAG, AI workloads, and search? Join us Thursday 5th March 2026 on AWS TLV Floor 28 for a content-packed session in collaboration with AWS about using OpenSearch for AI-Powered Data Analytics and modern search methods: Semantic Search, S3 Vectors and GraphRAG. Please register here: https://aws-experience.com/emea/tel-aviv/event/0c9fcbcd-8629-4e99-b4b0-fbca41b978c4 \* How to go beyond Keyword Search with OpenSearch \* Modernizing Retrieval with Semantic Search and Query Intent Understanding \* Hybrid search and Agentic RAG \* Knowledge Graphs, GraphRAG, and Neuro-Symbolic AI \* Structured intelligence for GenAI \* Amazon S3 Vectors for vector search at billion scale Agenda: **Beyond Keyword Search - Modernize Retrieval with Semantic Search and Beyond with OpenSearch,** Itamar Syn-Hershko, BigData Boutique Explore how semantic search transforms information retrieval by understanding meaning and context rather than just matching keywords. Learn how OpenSearch's vector engine enables sub-second semantic search across billions of vectors combined with text-search, powering intelligent applications from recommendation engines to conversational search experiences. We'll also discuss sparse vs dense vector embeddings, using LLMs to derive and leverage query intent, and more. **Unlocking Structured Intelligence for Generative AI with Knowledge Graphs, GraphRAG and Neuro-Symbolic AI,** Baruch Assif Osoveskiy, AWS Discover how knowledge graphs enhance Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) by providing structured, interconnected information for more accurate and explainable AI responses. Learn how GraphRAG combines the power of graph databases with large language models to deliver contextually rich, grounded answers. **OpenSearch + Amazon S3 Vectors - Cost-Optimized AI-Ready Storage,** Roi Gamliel, AWS Learn how Amazon S3 Vectors introduces native vector support at cloud scale, reducing storage and query costs by up to 90% compared to traditional vector databases. Discover how to store billions of vectors with sub-second query performance while leveraging S3's industry-leading durability and scalability.
Fluent's Language Exchange Event
Fluent's Language Exchange Event
Join the Fluent community for a night of language, culture, and connection! Practice over 12 languages with native speakers in a fun, multicultural atmosphereโ€”plus enjoy drinks and meet people from all over the world! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Discounted Ticket Prices: Available online until 15:00 on the day of the event: Ticket + soft drink โ€“ 60 NIS Ticket + beer/glass of wine โ€“ 70 NIS [Get your ticket here](https://www.fluent.community/fluent-events/language-exchange-0703) ๐ŸšชAt the door (or on website after 15:00 on day of event): Ticket + soft drink โ€“ 65 NIS Ticket + beer/glass of wine โ€“ 75 NIS ๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น ๐ŸŽซ Want to become an Ultimate Fluenter? Pay less for every event and join our exclusive circle of loyal members by getting a Frequent Fluent Card! [Get a Frequent Fluent Card](https://events.fluent.community/credits-store/) ๐ŸŽซ 10-entry card โ€“ 420 NIS 5-entry card โ€“ 240 NIS Drinks not included, but cardholders get discounted drink tickets at the entrance! ๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น๐Ÿ”น โœจ Want to join for free? Become an Ambassador! Ambassadors help others practice their native language for the first half of the evening, and then enjoy practicing other languages during the second half. Itโ€™s a great way to give and get valueโ€”and attend for free! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
IoT-ืฉื™ืœื•ื‘ ื‘ื™ื ื” ืžืœืื›ื•ืชื™ืช ื‘ AI on ESP32 ื‘ืืจื‘ืขื” ืžืคื’ืฉื™ื
IoT-ืฉื™ืœื•ื‘ ื‘ื™ื ื” ืžืœืื›ื•ืชื™ืช ื‘ AI on ESP32 ื‘ืืจื‘ืขื” ืžืคื’ืฉื™ื
ื‘ืืจื‘ืขืช ื”ืžืคื’ืฉื™ื ื ืชืจื’ืœ ืชื›ื ื•ืช ื•ื™ื™ืฉื•ื ืฉืœ ืžื™ืงืจื•-ื‘ืงืจ ESP32, ื›ื•ืœืœ ื—ื™ื‘ื•ืจื™ื•ืช WiFi ื•- Bluetooth, ื ืœืžื“ ืื™ืš ืœืฉืœื‘ ืื•ืชื• ืขื ืžื•ื“ืœื™ ื‘ื™ื ื” ืžืœืื›ื•ืชื™ืช ื•ื ืชื ืกื” ื‘ืคืจื•ื™ืงื˜ื™ื ืื™ื ื˜ื’ืจื˜ื™ื‘ื™ื™ื ื”ืžืฉืœื‘ื™ื ืขื™ื‘ื•ื“ ืžืงื•ืžื™ ื•ืขื ื ื™. ืœืžื‘ื•ื’ืจื™ื/ื•ืช ื•ื ื•ืขืจ 16+ ื‘ืขืœื™ ื™ื“ืข ื•ื ืกื™ื•ืŸ ื‘ืกื™ืกื™ ื‘ืืจื“ื•ืื™ื ื•. ืขืœื•ืช: 900 ืฉ"ื— (ืœื™ื—ื™ื“/ื”) ืชื•ืฉื‘ ื—ื•ืฅ, 850 ืฉ"ื— (ืœื™ื—ื™ื“/ื”) ืชื•ืฉื‘ ื™ื”ื•ื“ ืฉื™ืžื• ืœื‘: ืœื ืžืกืคื™ืง ืœื”ืจืฉื ื‘ืžื™ื˜ืืค ื™ืฉ ืœื”ืจืฉื ื’ื ื‘ืงื™ืฉื•ืจ ื”ื‘ื , ืฉื ืชืžืฆืื• ื’ื ืคืจื˜ื™ื ื ื•ืกืคื™ื https://link.makelab.org.il/ESP32-AI

Indie Publishing Events Near You

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Open-Table RPG Meetup!
Open-Table RPG Meetup!
Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu
 TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon
TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon
Blind Chocolate and French Wine Tasting
Blind Chocolate and French Wine Tasting
An elegant evening of blind chocolate tasting, accompanied by five diverse quality French wines. We will have an assortment of French cheeses and meats to accompany the wine. Co-hosted by Paris 75 and Dublin Toy Emporium, in Historic Downtown Dublin. Arrive at 6:30pm at Paris 75 for a glass of French sparkling wine to start your evening and other wines and food will be next door at Dublin Toy Emporium. Dress is business casual or cocktail dress. Details to follow. Estimated cost will be $40. Your reservation will not be firm until you Venmo or Zelle the Organizer. **Faire la Fรชte NV Brut Sparkling** (Crรฉmant de Limoux) 90 Pts WE - Aromas of wet stone meet tart green pears on the nose of this sparkling wine. Beautifully structured, the palate is chalky and displays tart green apple, wildflowers and lemon pith flavors with a crisp finish. **2000 Chรขteau Piron Montagne-Saint-ร‰milion - Merlot - Cab. Sauv.** CT โ€“ 94 Pts - Medium ruby color intensity, with a slight browning on around the rim. Pronounced aromas and flavors of plum, cedar, mushrooms and earth. Tannins are slight at this point. Alcohol is moderate. Finish is moderately long. **2022 Les Sources de Montmiral โ€“ Gigondas** 91 Pts Jancis Robinson โ€“ Syrah 20% โ€“ Grenache 70% โ€“ Mourvรจdre 10%. Soil: Very stony alluvial terraces and steep hillsides. Aroma: Bouquet of violets and red fruits in its youth, then evolving towards nuances of undergrowth, cloves and tobacco. Tannins: Velvety and soft. Taste: Fleshy palate. It gives a spicy and harmonious finish from the exceptional Terrior of the Dentelles de Montmiral Massif.
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Queer Quills
Queer Quills
**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
The Gir With the Louding Voice Abi Dare
The Gir With the Louding Voice Abi Dare
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard