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📣 Agile Bangladesh Monthly Meetup — 16th May (Sat), 02:30 PM–05:30 PM 🚀 Registration is Now Open for Agile Bangladesh May Meetup Agile Bangladesh invites you to join our next monthly meetup — an afternoon designed for learning, professional networking, and practical conversations around AI, Agile transformation, productivity, and team flow. This month’s meetup brings together three timely and important topics for professionals working in technology, project delivery, product development, PMO, and organizational transformation. Featured Sessions 🎤 A Mental Model for AI Speaker: Ishmum Jawad Khan Solutions Architect, OnnoRokom Web Services AI is no longer just a technology discussion. It is becoming a productivity, decision-making, and problem-solving discussion. Ishmum will share a practical way to think about AI and its role in improving how individuals and teams work. 🎤 I IN AGILE: The Human Side of Agile Transformation Speaker: Depesh Banik PMO & Project Management Leader Agile transformation often fails when organizations focus only on frameworks, tools, and ceremonies. Depesh will explore the human side of Agile — mindset, leadership, collaboration, ownership, and the behaviors required to make transformation sustainable. 🎤 Stop Starting, Start Finishing: Learning WIP Limits with Kanban Speaker: Md.Shah Jalal Many teams are busy, but not always effective. This session will focus on how Kanban WIP limits help teams improve flow, reduce context switching, expose bottlenecks, and finish meaningful work faster. Event Schedule: 02:15 PM – 02:30 PM = Registration & Participant Check-in 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM = Introduction & Opening 02:45 PM – 03:15 PM = A Mental Model for AI by Ishmum Khan 03:15 PM – 03:20 PM = 5-minute break 03:20 PM – 04:05 PM = I IN AGILE: The Human Side of Agile Transformation by Depesh Banik 04:05 PM – 04:10 PM = 5-minute break 04:10 PM – 04:20 PM = Sponsor Session 04:20 PM – 05:05 PM = Stop Starting, Start Finishing: Learning WIP Limits with Kanban by Jalal 05:05 PM = Closing, Group Photo & Networking This meetup is ideal for Agile practitioners, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Software Engineers, PMO professionals, transformation leaders, students, and AI-curious professionals. ⚠️ Seats are limited, and registration is now open. Secure your seat early and meet a community of professionals who are serious about learning, sharing, and improving the way teams work. 👉 Register here: [https://forms.gle/CnQPxLbzcqcKbXEq6](https://forms.gle/CnQPxLbzcqcKbXEq6) Let’s connect, learn, and move Agile practice forward together. 💡 Stay tuned: Follow Agile Bangladesh on https://www.facebook.com/groups/agilebangladesh https://www.linkedin.com/company/agilebangladesh Please join our whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ec1jjtakbez5suzdi1rF3R MeetUP: https://www.meetup.com/agile-bangladesh/ #AgileBangladesh #Agile #AgileMeetup #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AgileTransformation #Kanban #WIPLimits #Scrum #ProjectManagement #ProductManagement #PMO #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #TeamPerformance #Bangladesh

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Vienna, Austria, and the finals are scheduled for 16 May 2026. The [Scandinavian Club of Columbus](https://www.scandiclub.com/) will be co-hosting a viewing party for the final event in conjunction with Germania and the [Columbus Maennerchor](https://www.maennerchor.com/). The delayed televised viewing will take place at the Germania. The program will start around 2:00 p.m. and the singing will **start around 3:00 p.m**. There will be a **cash bar**, and those in attendance can **bring food or snacks** for themselves and or to share with the groups. **Suggested donation: $10/person** to help cover the cost of the venue.

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.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

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.

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.