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Google Developer Groups Milan Meetup: Build with AI
Google Developer Groups Milan Meetup: Build with AI
Preparatevi per una sessione intensiva dedicata al futuro delle applicazioni intelligenti. In questo workshop esploreremo le potenzialità di Antigravity e dei framework Google per lo sviluppo di agenti AI, passando dalla teoria alla pratica con una sfida interattiva che metterà alla prova le vostre abilità di progettazione. Programma: 18:00 – Registrazione 18:15 – Benvenuti 18:30 – Workshop 20:00 – 21:00 – Networking, pizza e drink Note Importanti I partecipanti devono portare il proprio laptop carico. La registrazione è obbligatoria per accedere all'evento: non sarà possibile garantire l'ingresso senza biglietto il giorno stesso. Si prega di mostrare la conferma del biglietto all'arrivo. Assicurati di registrarti con il tuo nome e cognome completi: non possiamo accettare registrazioni prive di cognome o con abbreviazioni. Agenda --- Hosted By Davide Tresoldi, Organizer Matteo Rocco, Analyst Hi Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-milano-presents-google-developer-groups-milan-meetup-build-with-ai/.
Champagne + Happy Hour 16.03
Champagne + Happy Hour 16.03
Start the new year in style with our exclusive Champagne + Happy Hour experience, hosted in a private area of our outdoor dehors overlooking the iconic Duomo. The space is warmly heated and sets the perfect atmosphere for a chic early-evening gathering. Enjoy a curated selection of champagne and crafted drinks, paired with elegant bites, all while taking in one of the most beautiful views in the city. A refined yet relaxed moment to celebrate, connect, and soak in Milan’s charm at golden hour. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Monday Studio Yoga with Ozzy (Level: Transition to Intermediate)
Monday Studio Yoga with Ozzy (Level: Transition to Intermediate)
**How to Join?** **Add your name on Meetup.** **[Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20Ozzy%2C%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Monday%20class%20and%20receive%20the%20payment%20details%2C%20please.) to receive payment details:** **Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed.** **Monday Studio Class** * **Time:** 18:45 – 19:45 * **Level:** Transition to Intermediate (International, English) This class is for students who already know basic yoga poses and have been practicing regularly. (not for beginners) We focus on **balance, strength, and flexibility** with intermediate-level poses and flows. If you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, this class is for you. **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** \*\* Cancellation Policy\*\* – More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup. – 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know. – Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)
Private Swimming Lessons at Piscina Milano Sport
Private Swimming Lessons at Piscina Milano Sport
**Lezioni private di nuoto** Descrizione dell'evento: Vuoi migliorare le tue abilità natatorie, acquisire sicurezza in acqua o imparare a nuotare da zero? Unisciti a me per lezioni private di nuoto! Sono un nuotatore esperto e offro lezioni individuali personalizzate per tutti i livelli. Ci concentreremo sulla tecnica, sulla resistenza e sulla sicurezza in acqua in un ambiente amichevole e di supporto. Cosa otterrai: Lezioni personalizzate in base ai tuoi obiettivi Orari flessibili durante i miei orari di nuoto disponibili Guida amichevole e paziente per un'esperienza di apprendimento divertente ed efficace A chi è rivolto: Principianti che vogliono imparare a nuotare Chiunque cerchi una guida personalizzata in un ambiente sicuro Dettagli delle lezioni e prezzi: 30 minuti: 20 € 45 minuti: 30 € 60 minuti: 40 € Pacchetto: 5 lezioni a 150 € Posti limitati per garantire un'attenzione individuale e mirata. Prenota oggi stesso la tua lezione e tuffati! 🌊 **Private Swimming Lessons** ### **Event Description:** Want to improve your swimming skills, gain confidence in the water, or learn swimming from scratch? Join me for **private swimming lessons**! I’m an experienced swimmer offering **personalized one-on-one lessons** for all levels. We’ll focus on technique, endurance, and water confidence in a friendly, supportive environment. **What you’ll get:** * Tailored lessons based on your goals * Flexible scheduling during my available swim times * Friendly, patient guidance for a fun and effective learning experience **Who this is for:** * Beginners who want to learn swimming * Anyone looking for personalized guidance in a safe environment **Lesson Details & Pricing:** * 30 minutes: €20 * 45 minutes: €30 * 60 minutes: €40 * **Package Deal:** 5 lessons for €150 **Location:** Piscina Milano Sport **Limited spots available** to ensure focused, one-on-one attention. Book your lesson today and make a splash! 🌊
Female Latin Dance Class - Girls Only
Female Latin Dance Class - Girls Only
**Dance, Connect & Shine** Looking for a fun way to meet new girl friends, get moving, and feel fabulous? ✨ Our **Flawless Female Latin class** brings together women from all walks of life to dance, laugh and share an empowering experience. Each week we’ll learn steps from **Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive**, building toward a group choreography that we’ll celebrate with a **video day** at the end. No partner needed — we focus on dancing together, cheering each other on, and making new friends along the way. 🌟 A chance to socialize while doing something active and fun 🌟 Open to beginners and anyone curious to try Latin dance 🌟 Friendly, supportive community 🗓 Every Monday & Tuesday at 20.00 🎟 8€ Trial class **Important: To sign up, you must register via the link for the lesson. Only then we can assure you a place in class** [https://shorturl.at/kdun3](https://shorturl.at/kdun3) Come dance, connect, and discover how flawless you can feel 💖

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AWS Community GameDay Europe 2026 – Milano
AWS Community GameDay Europe 2026 – Milano
**Partecipa a una serata che unisce apprendimento, collaborazione e competizione** — tutta dentro la Console AWS. Gli **AWS User Group** d’Europa, in partnership con AWS, presentano **AWS Community GameDay Europe**. Un evento live in tutta Europa, pensato per metterti alla prova in modo divertente, ingaggiante e super pratico. **Cos’è un AWS GameDay?** Un AWS GameDay è un evento di learning in cui i partecipanti, divisi in team, affrontano **challenge basate su problemi tecnici** usando i servizi AWS. A differenza dei workshop tradizionali, i GameDay sono aperti e non guidati passo-passo: niente “ricette”, niente tutorial — siete tu e il team a scegliere approccio, strumenti e strategia. **🧩 Un set di sfide custom rende questo GameDay davvero unico.** Hands-on su **AI**, **security** e **cloud-native** — zero slide, zero tutorial. **🔧 Info pratiche** * **Team:** da 2 a 4 persone — **vieni con il tuo team oppure lo formiamo sul posto** * **Attrezzatura:** il tuo laptop di fiducia (connessione internet fornita) * **Cibo & drink:** snack, bevande e un light meal disponibili * **Account AWS:** fornito in loco, non serve un account personale * **Durata del gioco:** circa 2 ore di competizione tra team locali e internazionali * **Puntualità:** è un evento internazionale live e collegato via live stream tra tutte le sedi. Per garantire un’esperienza fluida, il GameDay inizierà in orario. **📍 Dove** Milano — uffici Amazon Italy, Viale Monte Grappa 5, Milano Indispensabile **iscriversi** all'evento meetup e portare **documento d'identità** per accedere alla venue. **🎯 A chi è rivolto?** A chiunque abbia una **conoscenza generale di AWS** — non serve essere “pro” né esperti. **🕒 Agenda (orario CET)** * 17:30 – 18:00: Arrivo & formazione team * 18:00 – 18:20: Introduzione GameDay in streaming * 18:20 – 20:30: Game play * 20:30 – 20:45: Cerimonia di chiusura europea — premi ai team migliori **🎉 Sponsorship** Siamo felici di essere ospitati questa volta presso gli uffici Amazon Italy, con drink e aperitivo offerti da AWS. **🎥 Foto e riprese video** Nota: foto e registrazioni effettuate durante l’evento potrebbero essere utilizzate per future attività promozionali. A presto!
Don't Be Shy! International aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹(inside)
Don't Be Shy! International aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹(inside)
Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando
🌙✨  Rooftop Dinner & Glam Night at Voya
🌙✨ Rooftop Dinner & Glam Night at Voya
Join us on March 20th for a special dinner and post-dinner experience at Voya Rooftop, located in Viale Achille Papa 30, Milan. 🗓 March 20th 📍 Voya Rooftop – Viale Achille Papa 30, Milan 👯‍♀️ Limited to 10 spots 💸 €55 per person (dinner menu) The dinner will include: – Starters to share: Traditional Milanese mondighili, gourmet Margherita pizza & Midori sushi – Two first courses: Chef’s risotto & mezzi paccheri with tomato and stracciatella – Tiramisu – 1 bottle of wine every 4 people + water After dinner, we’ll stay for the post-dinner experience with music and drinks, enjoying the rooftop atmosphere and the Milan skyline at night 🌃🍸 It’s the perfect occasion to meet new people, enjoy a glamorous evening, indulge in great food, and spend the night together in a fun and stylish setting. **Dress code:** casual chic with lace touch ✨ Spots are limited to 10 to keep the experience intimate, so make sure to reserve yours. **📸 After this event** We will share a link with all the photos, videos, and content from the session, so you can download them and even add your own if you like! We can’t wait for this glam night together 🤍✨ **⚠️ Disclaimer and Participation Terms:** 1. Cancellations: – Cancellation with a refund is possible up to 48 hours before the event. – After this period, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to someone else, but we must be informed. 1. Privacy and media consent: – By participating in the event, you automatically consent to photos and videos being taken and potentially published on our social media and official channels.
Testing & Pizza:  Winning at Quality with AI con il Team di BrowserStack
Testing & Pizza: Winning at Quality with AI con il Team di BrowserStack
**Talk:** Stacking the Deck: Winning at Quality with AI and BrowserStack. **Speaker**: [Satyam Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ss2093/) \- Customer Engineer @BrowserStack **Link Telegram** [https://t.me/codingbunker](https://t.me/codingbunker) ​​ **Programma:** 18:30 - Accredito 📝 ​​19:00 - Breve presentazione della community 💜 ​​19:15 - Inizio talk 🎤 ​​20:15 - Q&A ❓ ​​20:30 - Networking 🍕 **Nota legale:** Partecipando all’evento, l’utente autorizza gli organizzatori a effettuare riprese fotografiche e video e a utilizzare il materiale raccolto per finalità di comunicazione, promozione e documentazione delle attività legate a Coding Bunker e alla community.
Tour Quiz "BEST OF MILAN"
Tour Quiz "BEST OF MILAN"
Join us for a fun urban game in Milan! Tour Quiz is not a classic guided tour, it is a city game where you explore the city while solving clues and competing with other teams. Instead of just listening to a guide, you discover Milan through a playful challenge: observe details, answer questions and reach the final point with the best score. Many people think Milan is only about the Duomo, but during this game you will discover hidden stories and surprising details of the city. Even locals often learn something new. **How the game works** At the beginning participants meet the organizer at the starting point. Each team receives a map of the route, a booklet with stories and curiosities and a quiz sheet with questions. Teams walk through the city following the route and solving the questions along the way. At the end we meet again at the final point, check the answers and announce the winning team. The team with the highest score wins a small prize. **Teams** You can come with your own team or join alone. If you come alone, we will help create teams with other participants. **Languages** The game is available in English, Italian and Russian. When booking, please write which language you prefer. **Route - Best of Milan** The route includes some of the most iconic places in Milan such as Duomo, Brera, Castello Sforzesco and the historic center. **Practical information** Duration about 2 - 2.5 hours. Team size 2 - 6 people. Total group up to 20 participants. Price 25€ adults, 15€ children. **Tickets** Tickets can be purchased here [https://www.eventbrite.it/e/tour-quiz-il-meglio-di-milano-tickets-1984073516297](https://www.eventbrite.it/e/tour-quiz-il-meglio-di-milano-tickets-1984073516297) or on our website [https://www.xcitytours.com/event-details/tour-quiz-il-meglio-di-milano-pomeriggio-7](https://www.xcitytours.com/event-details/tour-quiz-il-meglio-di-milano-pomeriggio-7) Your Meetup RSVP helps us estimate the group size, but the ticket must be purchased through one of the links above. **About X City Tours** X City Tours organizes urban game experiences that combine exploration, culture and fun. Instead of a traditional guided tour, participants discover Milan through a playful challenge. The goal is simple: discover Milan while playing. Join our Meetup group to discover future Tour Quiz routes in Milan.
Managing Teams, Stakeholders and Delivery in the GenAI Era
Managing Teams, Stakeholders and Delivery in the GenAI Era
Ciao Pythonistas! 🐍 This month we shake things up with an incredible lineup. We have not one, not two, but three experienced developers who are now working as Engineering Managers, Heads of, or even VPs of Data, AI and Generative AI in large organisations. Not only that, but we're changing the format. This time, rather than a talk, we will engage in a panel - with open QA from the public about their experience, challenges and perspectives. Don't expect a one-sided panel: we will discuss themes ranging from data and AI governance, how to ship AI solutions that work in large enterprises and manage stakeholders, but also how to organise a team given how much GenAI and coding agents have changed the way we do our job. **Anna Russo, VP of Data, ML & AI** **Alberto Danese, Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics @ Nexi** **Marco Santoni, Data Platform and Engineering Manager @ TeamSystem** **Anna Russo** is a Data & AI leader with 15 years of experience in Data Science applied to luxury, healthcare, e-commerce, travel and media industries. She holds a PhD in Computational Biology from the European School of Molecular Medicine, and previouslyI worked as a Data Scientist in London for companies like QuantumBlack/McKinsey, Channel4, Skyscanner & Gucci. **Alberto Danese** is the Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Nexi, where he oversees the design and production of AI/ML systems for the digital payments sector, leading four teams across analytics and engineering. He has over 15 years of experience in data science applied to financial services. He is a Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster and regularly shares projects and insights on ML, AI, and data systems through talks, open-source projects, and his blog, *All About Data*. **Marco Santoni** is a Data Platform and Engineering Manager at TeamSystem, where he works on scalable data platforms, AI-enabled data products, and data governance architectures. Based in Milan, he is an active member of Python Milano community and co-host of the Intervista Pythonista podcast. He is also involved in education as Technical and Scientific Advisor at ITS Rizzoli, where he teaches data and software engineering topics. **🙏 Sponsors** A big thank you to **NumFOCUS** for supporting our community! RSVP now to save your spot. See you there! 👋 ⚠️ Is necessary to provide your actual name and surname and a valid email to receive the QR code to access the venue, no exceptions. 👻 Please unsubscribe in case you're not able to attend.
Da una grande architettura, derivano grandi responsabilita'.
Da una grande architettura, derivano grandi responsabilita'.
Quanti progetti Laravel iniziano “puliti” e dopo qualche mese diventano un labirinto di controller gonfi, chiamate statiche a Eloquent e business logic sparsa ovunque? Il problema non è il framework. È come organizziamo il codice. In questo meetup parleremo di **Architettura Esagonale (Ports & Adapters)** applicata davvero a Laravel — non teoria accademica, ma scelte concrete: interfacce, servizi, dependency injection e binding nel container. Vedremo come: * Separare il dominio dal framework * Rendere il codice più testabile (senza DB) * Ridurre l’accoppiamento * Strutturare un progetto che non odi tra due anni * Usare il Service Container di Laravel in modo intelligente Non sarà una lezione universitaria. Non sarà un talk dogmatico. Sarà un viaggio pragmatico dentro un problema che tutti abbiamo vissuto: **come evitare che il nostro progetto cresca nel caos.** Se lavori con Laravel, questo è il posto giusto per discutere approcci, mettere in discussione abitudini consolidate e portarti a casa spunti concreti da applicare nei tuoi prossimi progetti.

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Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Kevin Rhodus from Lucy Deep Park Northside is coming to talk to us about his extensive neighborhood Christmas light display that is open in November and December every year north of Dublin. 9 houses over 12 acres and over 120,000 individual controlled lights that sync to music which you can tune into on your radio! Quite impressive! https://ldplights.com/ We'll dive into the tech that runs the show -- should be a blast to hear about this very elaborate display! 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 Dublin Library in the Meeting Room 2
Pop-up Book Club 2 : The Tenth of December, by George Saunders
Pop-up Book Club 2 : The Tenth of December, by George Saunders
Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories. (Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **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
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA
NFT AI ART Columbus
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.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.