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The weather is getting absolutely gorgeous in London ☀️ It has been a long winter, and now it is time to go out and enjoy nature. Join us on this unique UXers Nature Walk and learn about the area we are focused on this year to drive social impact through our [Responsible Design for Change Fellowship](https://www.ux4change.org/responsible-design-for-change-fellowship/). Get a chance to meet our founder, Sandra Gonzalez, and some of the fellows who are currently enrolled in the third cohort of the Fellowship. This is a very lovely opportunity to connect with nature and our community. You are welcome to bring your pet and/or your children, especially if you are juggling half-term at the moment. We will end the walk at the Princess of Wales to share a drink and network a bit. We look forward to spending a lovely afternoon with you.

**Advanced booking is required** \- find out more on our website [https://www.silverfit.org.uk/kingston/](https://www.silverfit.org.uk/kingston/) **Meet Up is a means for promotion and *not a way to sign up* to this session.** **Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!** **Activity:** Bollywood Fusion Dance Bollywood Fusion is fitness through a blend of Bollywood and other dance styles to suit all levels. **Time:** 11.15am for 11.30am - 12.15pm **Instructor:** Georgia of Bollywood Magic. **Venue**: Room 21, Richard Mayo Centre, **Kingston United Reformed Church**, Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1HZ **Price:** £3 *** For more information about this session please email the Project Manager at - **info@silverfit.org.uk** Learn more about **Silverfit Charity** on our website [www.silverfit.org.uk](http://www.silverfit.org.uk/)

*IPLUK Fun Friday Socials* *Booking link* 🔗 https://buytickets.at/indianprofessionalslondonuk/2215641 IPLUK Board Games Night 📍*Draughts Waterloo,* *London SE1 7NN* Friday, 29th May - 6 to 9 PM Price: £10.99 - Gaming Entry *Because adulting is hard. Fridays should be fun.* 🎲 It's the last Friday of May and we're taking over one of London's most iconic board game bars Draughts Waterloo for a night of games, laughs, and the kind of energy that only happens when IPLUK community gets together in one room. ✨ *What to expect* 🎲 Access to 1,000+ board games 🧠 A games guru to guide your picks 🍹🍔 Food & drinks - PAYG Grab your ticket now and lock in your Friday night. You can sort the rest of the week later. 😄 Host: Lovina Shenoy - 07570766017 Email: hello@indiansinlondonuk.com

**Advanced booking is required** \- find out more on our website [https://www.silverfit.org.uk/kingston/](https://www.silverfit.org.uk/kingston/) **Meet Up is a means for promotion and *not a way to sign up* to this session.** **Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!** We have TWO sessions of Tai Chi on Fridays in Kingston, a Beginners and an Intermediate. **Activity:** Tai Chi *For Intermediate* \- those with some experience of Tai Chi\. **Time:** 12.30pm registration for 12.45pm start and 1.30pm finish **Activity:** Tai Chi *For Beginners* \- those new to Tai Chi or with very little experience\. **Time:** 1.45pm - 2.30pm **Instructor:** Michael **Venue**: Room 21, Richard Mayo Centre, **Kingston United Reformed Church**, Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1HZ **Price:** £3 Refreshments available at the snack bar on the ground floor. *** For more information about this session please email the Project Manager at - **info@silverfit.org.uk** Learn more about **Silverfit Charity** on our website [www.silverfit.org.uk](http://www.silverfit.org.uk/)

## Indian Professionals in London - Eat Drink and Socialise Join us at **The Refinery** on **May 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM (BST)** for a fun evening to **eat, drink, and socialise** with fellow Indian professionals in London. It's the perfect chance to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy great vibes in a relaxed setting. Whether you're new in town or a regular, come along and make some awesome connections! With music playing, drinks flowing, and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the city energy.

• What we'll do Every class is structured . We begin with a warm-up, gradually pick up the pace and end with stretches and a gentle cool down. You leave REFRESHED and RELAXED. You get to choose and tweak your movements so that it makes you feel good. • What to bring This is a barefoot class - no special footwear is needed, unless you want/need to use shoes. Moving in bare feet helps us to ground and build strength in our feet, ankles and legs. Wear clothes you like to move in. £10 or £40 upfront discount payment - You get one class free and can be used over a 3 month period. • Important to know Nia is for everyBODY. No matter what level of fitness, age or mood you happen to be in on the day! Fitness that is fun for your BODY MIND EMOTIONS and SPIRIT!

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/founders-networking-london-connect-with-startup-founders-investors-tickets-1989165654018?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/founders-networking-london-connect-with-startup-founders-investors-tickets-1989165654018?aff=meetup)** Meet founders, co-founders, and investors in London. Build meaningful connections, explore partnerships, and grow your startup network. Founders Connector® is a London networking experience bringing together startup founders, co-founders, and entrepreneurs focused on building and scaling innovative ventures. As part of the London Connector® series of events, it offers a consistent and trusted space for high-quality, in-person connections. Hosted by London Connector® at Home House Studio, this edition provides an elegant and welcoming environment where conversations flow naturally. Designed for meaningful connections, the evening brings together ambitious founders, experienced entrepreneurs, angel investors, and business leaders within London’s dynamic startup ecosystem. Whether you are launching a new venture, growing your startup, seeking strategic partnerships, or connecting with fellow founders — Founders Connector® creates the space to meet the right people. ⭐ **Why Attend Founders Connector®?** 🤝 **Connect with Founders** Meet startup founders and co-founders actively building businesses across London in a space designed for genuine, peer-to-peer interaction. 🌐 **Build Meaningful Relationships** Form valuable connections with entrepreneurs, collaborators, and partners who understand the founder journey. 💡 **Explore Opportunities** Discover co-founder matches, partnerships, and growth opportunities through real conversations with like-minded individuals. 📈 **Founder-to-Founder Conversations** Engage in authentic discussions with people navigating the realities of building and scaling companies. 👥 **Who Should Attend?** This event is designed for: 🚀 Startup founders and co-founders 💼 Entrepreneurs and aspiring founders 💰 Angel investors supporting early-stage ventures 🧠 Advisors, mentors, and startup consultants 💻 Tech founders and product builders 🏢 Business owners transitioning into startups If you're looking to connect with driven, like-minded founders in London — this is where it happens. 📅 **Event Details** Date: 29th May 2026 Time: 17:00 – 20:00 Venue: Home House Studio A fully hosted, free-format networking experience focused on meaningful founder connections in a refined setting. Following this event, guests are welcome to continue networking at the London Connector® Business event starting at 6 PM. 🔗 **Throughout the Evening — Open Networking** Engage with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors while building valuable relationships within London’s startup community. 📲 **Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Group** On the day of the event, you will receive an email invitation to join our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group — allowing you to connect, arrange meetings, and start conversations before the event begins. 📸 **Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across social media, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

**💝 Speed Dating on Zoom for Luton Locals Host Guided — From Home** Round by round, you'll cycle through focused short video rounds with Luton locals in your age group matched for you, with a live host coordinating every round. When booking your spot, there is a short quiz about your personality and preferences — those results are used to pair you with compatible Luton locals, making every round feel more natural from the first minute. Once the event finishes, we let mutual matches know — keeping your selections private otherwise — and you connect at whatever pace feels right to you. **Select your age bracket to claim a spot:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) **⚠️ Spot not held yet:** An rsvp on this page is not a confirmed spot, so register through the age group link, complete the form, and take the two-minute personality quiz — capacity is restricted so act soon, and this is not optional — both steps are required. --- **The process** 1. **Register** – by clicking the link for your age range, then complete the short matching survey, because registration and quiz together hold your seat. 2. **Hop on** – by clicking the Zoom invite at the event time, works anywhere with a camera and internet, and everything from that point is handled by the host. 3. **Have your dates** – short timed video rounds with compatible Luton singles in your bracket, with the host managing every round transition, as the work of finding compatible people was done for you. 4. **Receive your matches** – once the event closes we share mutual match results, and everything non-mutual stays confidential between you and us, and you reach out whenever you feel ready. **Best suited to:** - Daters near Luton leaving behind shallow connections that never lead anywhere and value real conversation over curated profiles. - Locals locally in Luton finished with app fatigue and empty match queues and want real chemistry over profile photos. - Returners within Luton finished with the app treadmill that goes in circles and want to try something that actually works. - Anyone across Luton who no longer want swiping with nothing to show for it and want actual face-to-face conversation. - Members calling Luton home finished with swiping left and right with no results and are after something more than a swipe can offer. --- ✨ Meet Luton singles from home — click your age bracket and sign up and we will set the rest up for you right now. The evening starts the moment you register. 🌙 ✨

Join us for our monthly series where **Offline Women Explore the Royal Parks**, visiting one of the eight different royal parks each month. The fourth walk in this series will be through **Greenwich Park.** This is a dedicated, phone-free, quiet space where you can disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with nature and each other. It is a simple way to enjoy the park and engage in real conversation. We will have plenty of time to talk, share stories, and get to know one another without any digital interruptions. Leave the event feeling energized and refreshed, with a heart full of good conversation and the peaceful feeling of a walk spent in great company. Follow us on [WhatsApp](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCZyvCD38CTaXBpQ72V) to get early tickets for our upcoming events.

**✨ Date Night on Zoom for Sutton Singles Mutual Matches After** As a participant, you'll engage in short one-on-one Zoom rounds with compatible Sutton singles sorted by age and personality, as a welcoming host takes care of everything. Prior to the event, you take a quick personality and preferences survey — those answers are used to pair you intelligently with Sutton locals, so you walk in with the right people already lined up. When the session ends, we share who chose whom — without any awkward one-way messages — and you follow up whenever it suits you. **Age-grouped registration — select yours:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) **⚠️ Confirmation needed:** This rsvp is not enough to hold your place in the rounds, so register through your age group link above and complete the personality quiz — places close once the group is full so sign up early, and the registration is what actually counts, not the RSVP. --- **Ideal if you are:** - Returners around Sutton done with unread messages and dead-end conversations and want to talk to real people tonight. - Professionals based in Sutton getting away from swiping left and right with no results and want to meet real locals without the faff. - Women and men calling Sutton home moving beyond the app treadmill that goes in circles and are looking for real connection. - Daters in the Sutton area fed up with swiping with nothing to show for it and are ready for a genuine first impression. - Those in the Sutton area who have given up on swiping with nothing to show for it and want to talk to real people tonight. **How the evening works** 1. **Lock in your place** – by tapping the link for your age group, then fill in the personality matching questionnaire, because registration closes once spots fill. 2. **Get online** – via your Zoom registration link at the right time, no Zoom account is needed — just click the link, and a friendly host manages everything once you are on. 3. **Rotate through dates** – quick back-to-back rounds with age-matched Sutton locals paired by quiz, while a host ensures every round feels natural, because the format is built so every round is worth having. 4. **See your results** – we share mutual match results after the session closes, as your data only goes to someone who matched you back, and the next step is entirely in your hands. **Quick Details** - **Format:** Live via a live hosted call with back-to-back private rounds per pair, quiz-and-age matched for every single round. - **Where:** No venue required — on any internet-connected device, all tech requirements are camera mic and Wi-Fi, and you just pick your most comfortable spot and join. - **Host:** A real human host takes care of all the logistics from beginning to end, giving the whole session a relaxed and easy feel — from opening to close everything is taken care of. - **Vibe:** Relaxed short conversations with genuine Sutton singles, and the conversation always feels more real than an app date. - **Duration:** Most sessions run for an hour and change from first round to last, and you will barely notice the time. 💡 **Worth knowing:** test your camera and mic before the event, because the first impression starts before the first word, and a few minutes of prep makes a big difference to the whole evening. --- ✨ Done with apps — start here — book your spot above and you are completely set as soon as you are ready. See you on the other side. 🌈 ✨

This event is open to anyone who works in or is interested in the tech industry, whether you are a developer, designer, engineer, entrepreneur, student, or hobbyist. You can meet new people, share your experiences, learn from others, and find potential collaborators or mentors. Attending the brunch club also earns you [Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points](https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/how-to-get-cpd-points). CPD offers numerous benefits, including skill enhancement, career progression, and up-to-date knowledge. It helps professionals stay competent, advance in their careers, and maintain professional credibility. The event starts at Grill on the Hill, which offers a variety of dishes and beverages to suit your preferences and dietary needs. We'll group in 4's, get to know each other and enjoy fantastic food. Please note that this is a ticketed event to secure the brunch venue. Purchasing a ticket ensures admission to the event but does not include food or drink at the restaurant or the pub afterwards. Come hungry, curious, and ready to have a great time!

**💙 Real One-on-One Rounds Online for Peterborough Singles — Matched by Quiz** Throughout the event, you'll have back-to-back rapid one-on-one Zoom dates with people from Peterborough sorted by age and compatibility, with someone hosting live from start to finish. Before the session, there is a short quiz about your personality and preferences — that data drives the matching to curate your Peterborough matches by quiz results and age, so the chemistry in each round is not left to chance. When it is all over, match results go out — strictly for mutual matches only — and it is yours to follow up without any rush. **Sign up below — pick your age range:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Peterborough&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Peterborough&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Peterborough&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Peterborough&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) **⚠️ Do not skip this:** An rsvp on this page is not a confirmed spot, so follow the link for your age group, sign up, and complete the personality matching questionnaire — spots fill quickly so do not leave it too long, and this is not optional — both steps are required. --- **Great for:** - Women and men from Peterborough who have had enough of endless scrolling and zero real dates and are looking for real connection. - Residents from Peterborough looking beyond app fatigue and empty match queues and prefer structure over ambiguity. - Someone who live in Peterborough looking beyond matches that fade out before meeting and need a better way to meet people. - Locals near Peterborough who have given up on shallow connections that never lead anywhere and want actual face-to-face conversation. - Singles living in Peterborough ready to move past unread messages and dead-end conversations and are serious about meeting someone. **The process** 1. **Choose your bracket** – via the link for your age group above, then complete the short personality quiz, because this step is your confirmation not the RSVP. 2. **Enter the Zoom room** – by opening the session link at the right time, works on any device without requiring a download, and a host keeps everything smooth from that point. 3. **Do the rounds** – curated one-on-one rounds with Peterborough locals selected for your age group, while a host ensures every round feels natural, as each round is with a Peterborough local matched to your profile. 4. **Receive your matches** – mutual matches are shared post-event with your info staying private otherwise, since only mutual matches exchange details and everything else stays private, and then the rest is yours to decide entirely. **About the Event** - **Format:** Professionally hosted on a live Zoom call with short one-on-one video rounds, compatibility-matched within your age range. - **Where:** At-home — on any Wi-Fi-connected device, a stable internet connection and a camera is enough, and any location with good Wi-Fi and a camera works perfectly. - **Host:** A focused host keeps it comfortable and on schedule throughout, leaving you free to just connect — the host owns the evening so you can simply enjoy it. - **Vibe:** Relaxed private Zoom chats with Peterborough locals who value a real first impression, and the energy in every round is genuinely good. - **Duration:** Usually ninety minutes or so across all rounds, and you will barely notice the time. --- ✨ No more swiping — register through your age group and we will handle the rest for this one. It is easier than you think to get started. ✨ ✨

Philosophy in the Park is a philosophical discussion group. Open to all. No previous philosophical experience necessary. We will meet at the Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain in Victoria Park (East Park). It is marked down as "13" on the official maps found in the park. Here's how it works: * At the start of each hour vote on which questions to discuss. You can vote for more than one question if you'd like. The questions with the most votes are the questions we discuss. * We then break up into groups and each group does a different question. The question is just a starting point and it's cool if you go on tangents and up end talking about different things. You're welcome to join in and participate or if you'd prefer you're welcome to sit back and enjoy the conversation. After an hour we all come back together, take a quick break and then repeat all over again. So in 3 hours we go around 3 times. The aim is to have fun, meet new people, generate interesting and thought-provoking conversations, have your horizons expanded, challenge your preconceptions and who knows - you might even learn something? In order to make the conversations as fun, interesting and productive for everyone as possible please follow these simple guidelines: 1. Keep it Philosophical (No Science, no History, no Sociology, no Evolutionary Psychology, no contestable facts, personal anecdotes etc). 2. Think for Yourself (No phones, no looking up definitions, no name dropping Philosophers / books you've read). 3. Tangents are Cool (Don't worry too much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question). 4. Keep it Succinct (Like this). 5. Be Excellent to Each Other (But of course). Philosophy is about conceptual analysis. It's thinking about thinking. It's not about empiricism or the real world. It's about abstractions, concepts and ideas. To terms of the right attitude: It's not about debating and trying to win - it's about listening to people and working collaboratively to increase our collective understanding. No homework or prior knowledge or reading is necessary - simply come and enjoy the discussions. After the event finishes most people stay in the park. Some of us go to the local supermarket to get drinks and snacks and then come back. You are very welcome to join us. If you would like to submit a question please join the Whatsapp group. Question submissions take place on the Thursday before the meeting. We hope to see you there. Nice one. ... To join the Philosophy in the Park WhatsApp Group please click here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK) (in order to stop spam bots this will take you to a Waiting Room. Once in please write your name, answer the joining question and we will add you to the main chat). If the link doesn't work then please send me a message with your phone number and I can add you directly. Meetup charges subscription fees. If you would like to make a donation please click here: [https://paypal.me/philosophycollective](https://paypal.me/philosophycollective)

This event is open to anyone who works in or is interested in the tech industry, whether you are a developer, designer, engineer, entrepreneur, student, or hobbyist. You will be able to meet new people, share your experiences, learn from others, and find potential collaborators or mentors. Attending our events earns you [Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points](https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/how-to-get-cpd-points). CPD offers numerous benefits, including skill enhancement, career progression, and up-to-date knowledge. It helps professionals stay competent, advance in their careers, and maintain professional credibility. We usually start around 2 p.m. at The Crown pub, following the earlier Brunch event. The Crown offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to suit all tastes and pizzas for those who missed the brunch. It is worth noting that whilst the event is free, the food and drinks aren't. Come thirsty, curious, and ready to have a great time!

Happy Birthday to all June birthday people! I put this on the schedule because it's my birthday month, and this is my favorite place; it's also Dave Koczur's (MAFIA meetup leader) birthday on June 8; if you who are reading this have a June birthday as well, tell us in the Comments! For anyone off work or with a flexible schedule, come to Pistachio Vera in German Village for a tea and pastry. We will try to get a table outside. If convenient, you could put a fold up chair in your car in case we can all sit outside but we run out of chairs. https://www.pistaciavera.com/

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\.

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, May 30, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)

The June Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **June 2nd, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Sam Nasr.** You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/215625630917731?p=vxNb3zudhNj0S6Cg0v)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Elections, announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract ### SQL Server 2025: The Developer’s Revolution Explore SQL Server 2025’s new dev features -JSON type, Regular Expressions, and Change Event Streaming for real-time pipelines. See how REST API and Data API Builder turn your data into secure, high-performance APIs. Packed with demos, this session is perfect for developers, DBAs, and architects \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com