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🎲✨ Your next favorite person might be one game night away. ✨🎲 Athens people, join us every Tuesday at 8PM at Yellow Square Athens. Whether you’re new in town or a seasoned local, this is your midweek reset — laughter, easygoing vibes, and board games for every level (no experience needed). 🎯 Tons of fun games 🍹 Drinks & tasty bites 🌍 An international crowd 😄 Guaranteed good energy Come solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll leave with more than you came with. See you on there. ♟️✨ #AthensExpats #BoardGameNight #MeetNewFriends #ExpatLifeGreece #FunInAthens #GameOn

Join us for the **30 th edition** of the Angular Athens Meetup! Mark your calendars for **Tuesday, May 5th**. More details will be announced soon. 📅 **Date:** Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 🕖 **Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EET 📍 **Venue:** Impact Hub Athens, Karaiskaki 28, 10554 Athens **🎤 Aristeidis Bampakos** Subject: Business logic with Firebase AI Logic **🎤 Dimitris Kaklamanis** Subject: Prompt to production: Angular development using Claude Code & MCP \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Programme** 19:00 - Starting meetup 19:10 - Business logic with Firebase AI Logic 19:40 - Q&A 19:45 - SPONSOR 19:50 - Prompt to production: Angular development using Claude Code & MCP 20:25 - Q&A 20:30 - SPONSOR 💃🕺 Socializing 🍺🍕 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors who support us:** **Gold Sponsors:** [Codehub](https://codehub.gr/) **Silver Sponsors:** ΤΒΑ **Cοmmunity Support:** [Angular.love](https://angular.love/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Speakers:** ## **Aristeidis Bampakos** **Title:** Business logic with Firebase AI Logic **Duration:** 30’ **Desc:** One of the most popular best practices in Angular is that services should do one thing and do it well. One exception to this is when AI comes into the game because it knows what it can do and when, with the right prompt. In this talk, we will learn how to design flexible and adaptable business logic for Angular applications. Our focus will be on integrating Firebase AI Logic to enable these applications to effectively respond to evolving requirements and dynamic business needs. **Bio:** I am a software developer, a Google Developer Expert for Angular, and the author of 2 successful books. I love to help other developers by unveiling their true potential and inspiring them. I have over 20 years of experience in coding with different technology stacks. Currently, I am specialized in front-end web development with the Angular framework where I have been officially recognized as a Google Developer Expert. I build awesome web applications that users love to use, and I train web developers how to build their own apps by enforcing best practices and writing code that is readable and testable. **—--** ## **Dimitris Kaklamanis** **Title:** Prompt to production: Angular development using Claude Code & MCP **Duration:** 35’ **Desc:** What if you could describe a feature in plain text and watch it become Angular code in seconds? In this talk, we'll explore how Claude Code, combined with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), is changing the way we build Angular applications. From scaffolding components and services to debugging, refactoring, and integrating with external tools - all from your terminal. Expect live demos, practical patterns, and lessons learned from real-world usage. Whether you're a skeptic or an early adopter, you'll walk away with a clear picture of what AI-assisted development can and can't do today. **Bio:** Dimitris Kaklamanis is a Lead Software Engineer at Code.Hub. With over 15 years of experience in front-end and full-stack development, his expertise spans Angular, React, Vue.js, Node.js, and PHP, enabling him to build scalable, high-performance applications across banking, fintech, and e-commerce. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Informatics and has a strong passion for clean architecture, modern developer tooling, and AI-assisted workflows. Dimitris has contributed to projects across multiple industries, helping teams deliver robust digital solutions.

\| EL \| **Παρακολουθήστε την 384η Εκπαιδευτική Συνάντηση μας!** Βελτιώστε τις επικοινωνιακές σας δεξιότητες! Ξεπεράστε τον φόβο σας στη δημόσια ομιλία! Εμπειρευτείτε την απίστευτη εκπαίδευση των Toastmasters! Εξασκούμε τις δεξιότητες μας στην δημόσια ομιλία και την επικοινωνία σε ένα ανοιχτό, διασκεδαστικό και φιλικό περιβάλλον! Οι συναντήσεις μας εναλλάσονται μεταξύ Aγγλόφωνων και Eλληνόφωνων συναντήσεων, με προετοιμασμένες ομιλίες και στις δύο γλώσσες. Αυτή η συνάντηση θα διεξαχθεί στα **Ελληνικά**. Συναντιόμαστε κάθε **1η** & **3η Τρίτη** του μήνα. Η ώρα άφιξης είναι 18:45. **Οι επισκέπτες είναι πάντα ευπρόσδεκτοι! Δηλώστε συμμετοχή και παραβρεθείτε!** Υπόλοιπες εκπαιδευτικές συναντήσεις το 2026: 5 Μαΐου 2026 \| Ελληνικά 19 Μαΐου 2026 \| Αγγλικά 2 Ιουνίου 2026 \| Ελληνικά 16 Ιουνίου 2026 \| Αγγλικά 30 Ιουνίου 2026 \| Καλοκαιρινή εκδήλωση 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026 \| Αγγλικά 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026 \| Ελληνικά 6 Οκτωβρίου 2026 \| Αγγλικά 20 Οκτωβρίου 2026 \| Ελληνικά 3 Νοεμβρίου 2026 \| Αγγλικά 17 Νοεμβρίου 2026 \| Ελληνικά 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2026 \| Αγγλικά 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2026 \| Ελληνικά \| EN \| **Attend our 382nd Educational Meeting!** Improve your communication skills! Overcome your fear of public speaking! Experience the incredible training of Toastmasters International! Together we practice our public speaking and communication skills in an open, fun, and friendly environment! Our meetings alternate between English and Greek, with prepared speeches presented in both languages. This meeting will be conducted in **Greek**. We meet on **Tuesdays**. Arrival time is 18:45. **Guests are always welcomed! Simply RSVP and attend!** Remaining educational meetings in 2026: May 5\, 2026 \| Greek May 19\, 2026 \| English June 2\, 2026 \| Greek June 16\, 2026 \| English June 30\, 2026 \| Summer gathering September 15\, 2026 \| English September 29\, 2026 \| Greek October 6\, 2026 \| English October 20\, 2026 \| Greek November 3\, 2026 \| English November 17\, 2026 \| Greek December 1\, 2026 \| English December 15\, 2026 \| Greek 2016\-2026 \| 10 years Kifissia Toastmasters Club 1924\-2024 \| 100 years Toastmasters International

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Athens Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Want to practice your public speaking and communication skills? Want to overcome stage fright? Come to our next Toastmasters meeting! We are an open, friendly and fun group of people that practice public speaking and evaluate each other. We follow the Toastmasters methodology that has developed over 100 years and is being practiced in Greece since 2005. Meetings are open to all and require no preparation. For more information please consult: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556529585790 We meet twice monthly, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September until July (except of Christmas - New Year & Easter holidays). Αυτή θα είναι μία αγγλόφωνη συνάντηση. Για τις συναντήσεις μας στα ελληνικά επισκεφθείτε την σελίδα: https://www.meetup.com/ethos-pathos-logos-toastmasters-club

Παρασκευή 8 Μαΐου, από τις έξι το απόγευμα μέχρι αργά, σας περιμένουμε στο Μουσείο Μπενάκη της οδού Πειραιώς για καφέ και startup networking στο τελευταίο Open Coffee της σεζόν! Επί σκηνής θα βρεθούν: – Ο [Μηνάς Λιαροκάπης](https://www.linkedin.com/in/minasliarokapis/), συνιδρυτής και CEO, θα παρουσιάσει την [Acumino](https://acumino.ai/). Η εταιρεία, έχοντας συγκεντρώσει χρηματοδότηση ύψους 16,5 εκ ευρώ, δημιουργεί μοντέλα τεχνητής νοημοσύνης νέας γενιάς για ρομπότ εργαζόμενους που εκτελούν επιδέξιες εργασίες σε βιομηχανικά περιβάλλοντα. – Ο [Χρήστος Έλληνας](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christos-ellinas/), συνιδρυτής και CTO, θα παρουσιάσει την [Nodes & Links](https://nodeslinks.com/). Η εταιρεία, με συνολική χρηματοδότηση 30 εκ. δολ., παρέχει τεχνητή νοημοσύνη για την υλοποίηση σύνθετων έργων υποδομής, με κορυφαίους κατασκευαστές πελάτες σε όλο τον κόσμο. – Ο [Θανάσης Αυγερινός](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanassis-avgerinos-77b27816/), συνιδρυτής και VP Engineering, θα μοιραστεί την διαδρομή της [Mayhem Security](https://www.mayhem.security/), από την δημιουργία του πρώτου αυτόνομου συστήματος application security στον κόσμο το 2016 και την ανάπτυξη της εταιρείας με συνολικά κεφάλαια 38 εκ. δολ., ως την εξαγορά της τον περασμένο Νοέμβριο από την [Bugcrowd](https://www.bugcrowd.com/press-release/bugcrowd-acquires-mayhem-security-to-bring-human-augmented-ai-automation-to-security-testing/). Η προσέλευση ξεκινά στις 6 το απόγευμα, για καφέ και catchup στο μπαρ του [Μουσείου Μπενάκη, Πειραιώς 138](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sUvzvceVNESwnFoc7). Οι παρουσιάσεις στο αμφιθέατρο ξεκινούν στις 7. Αμέσως μετά, επιστρέφουμε στο μπαρ για networking ως αργά. Η είσοδος είναι δωρεάν και ελεύθερη για κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο. Μπορείτε να δηλώσετε τη συμμετοχή σας και να δείτε τη [λίστα συμμετεχόντων και εδώ](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7450458602768773120/). Συνδεθείτε από πριν με άλλους που θα είναι εκεί! Από το 2007 έως σήμερα, το Open Coffee έχει καθιερωθεί ως το σημείο συνάντησης της startup κοινότητας. Κάθε μήνα, entrepreneurs και startup enthusiasts ανανεώνουν το ραντεβού τους με σκοπό να γνωριστούν, να ανταλλάξουν εμπειρίες και επαφές, εν τέλει να συνεργαστούν στην επόμενή τους προσπάθεια. Πείτε το στους φίλους σας και να είστε εκεί!

*Hallooooo Makers!!!! 👋🏻* *New hike incoming! 🚶🏻* *🗓️ Κυριακή 10 Μαΐου και ώρα 17:30 ξεκινάμε από το Δάσος Χαϊδαρίου!* *Και εκεί θα ξαναγυρίσουμε κιόλας. 😁* *Δες φώτο πιο κάτω...* **[Συμμετοχή μπορείτε να δηλώσετε πατώντας εδώ!](https://luma.com/i0sdpuwo)** *Αναλυτικότερα:* *⛰️ Πρόκειται για μια ήπια πεζοπορική δραστηριότητα στο Ποικίλο Όρος, διάρκειας περίπου 3 ωρών και συνολικής απόστασης 11,5 χιλιομέτρων.* *🕜 Η ακριβής διάρκεια θα εξαρτηθεί από τον ρυθμό της ομάδας και τις στάσεις που θα γίνουν.* *🌄 Μετά τη δεύτερη ώρα πορείας, έχοντας απολαύσει το ηλιοβασίλεμα και τη θέα που αποζημιώνει, ξεκινάμε την ευχάριστη πορεία καθόδου προς τον τερματισμό…* *🔁 Η διαδρομή είναι loop και πραγματοποιείται εξολοκλήρου σε βατούς αγροτικούς χωματόδρομους.* *⚠️ Να σημειωθεί πως, παρότι η δραστηριότητα θεωρείται ήπια και χωρίς ιδιαίτερα έντονες κλίσεις, σε καμία περίπτωση δεν λογίζεται ως απλός περίπατος ή βολτίτσα.* *↗️ Μέσα σε αυτά τα 11,5 χιλιόμετρα υπάρχει και ένα κομμάτι περίπου 45 λεπτών με πιο αυξημένη ανηφορική κλίση.* *Απαραίτητα μαζί σας:* *\- Τουλάχιστον 750ml νερό* *\- Φακός ή έστω φορτισμένο κινητό* *\- Αθλητικά παπούτσια \(έστω και απλά\)* *\- Καπέλο\, αν σας ενοχλεί ο ήλιος στην αρχή* *Το event ενδέχεται να ακυρωθεί σε περίπτωση δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών.* **Το ακριβές σημείο συνάντησης και εκκίνησης βρίσκεται στη φόρμα συμμετοχής και θα σας σταλεί αυτόματα και με email!** **[Συμμετοχή μπορείτε να δηλώσετε πατώντας εδώ!](https://luma.com/i0sdpuwo)**

This is a **free** online event proudly supported by [Mindful Peace Adacemy](https://en.mindfulpeace.org/course-study) In the following Saturdays, we will read the book **《Discussing 'Decluttering' from a Buddhist Perspective》** Key topics include 1\. What is Decluttering 2.The Subjects of Decluttering 3.Why is it Difficult for Modern People to Practice Decluttering 4.How to Practice Decluttering 5.The Significance of Decluttering 🧘 **Session Flow** * **Group reading** (we read aloud in turns — optional participation) * A few minutes of **silent reading and reflection** * **Open sharing and discussion** of insights, thoughts, and experiences. Each person’s sharing helps deepen and broaden our understanding. You’re always welcome to simply listen and observe — no pressure to speak. Time: 2:30pm-16:00pm on each Saturday Location: Online via Zoom Meeting ID will be released after registration.

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt Athens, let’s make Thursday night about connection that actually matters. This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨ Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction. No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy. 🌊 How the Night Works • We gather around big shared tables 🪑 • Start with small, natural conversations 💬 • Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄 • Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍 • Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both • Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨ The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed. This is conversation in motion. 🤝 Who You’ll Meet Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨ People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk. I’ll be there all night 👋 Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡ Coming alone? Perfect. This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍 🍷 Community Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 Affordable, social, and stress-free. 🎶 Music & Atmosphere Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧 Soft enough to actually talk 💬 A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9 🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community) 🌟 Why This Night Works • Meet people from all over the world 🌍 • Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️ • New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍 • A social setting that feels easy, open, and human • Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥 💫 Final Thought Thursday nights don’t have to be random. They can be social. They can be intentional. They can be fun and meaningful. Come for a drink 🍸 Stay for the conversation 💬 Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 Thursday = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange See you there. Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events Whtsapp 00306949528622 Follow us on instagram And make us grow Thanks in advance https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual dating ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβού

Athens Fun Connection is teaming with TenTwenty club for a new weekly event. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm36LxdydYFgu4yn7 Imagine a day where you can combine working and taking care of yourself! What is CoWork & Reset? \- It's a full day of work from 10 to 17h designed for remote workers\, digital nomads\, and entrepreneurs\, or everyone who wants to have a good day\. For those who wish to stay longer\. The club is open until 23h \- set in a beautiful location with access to a gym\, sauna\, ice barrel\, tennis/padel courts\, and the beach \- with a free workshop most of the week\, learn something new every week \- work inside or outside\, in a more natural environment This week's workshop is: Build as you go. Improv tools for confident communication and dynamic teamwork with Lena Ivros Lena Ivros Improv theater teacher and founder of Lena’s Improv Place Tag: @lenasimprovplace You can choose between 2 packages: 25€: Free lunch (1 savoury + 1 sweet from the menu), UNLIMITED coffee or tea, access to the gym, sauna, and :ice barrels, free workshop, access to the beach, and everything the club offers. 30€: everything included in the 25€ + 1hour rental of a tennis, padel, or pickleball court. Mention Athens Fun at the reception, and they will guide you. See you there for a productive and reset day, Athens Fun & Connection team

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **Radio Signal Analysis Using SDRs and OpenWebRX+** with **Scott McCrory**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio/).

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. We’ll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability. You’ll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*