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Te invitamos a explorar la capoeira angola en el Parc Joan Miró, una práctica afrobrasileña que combina movimiento, música y diálogo corporal en un jogo entre dos personas. Guiadas por Maia, estas sesiones al aire libre son una oportunidad para moverte, conectar y descubrir el ritmo desde el cuerpo en un ambiente abierto y accesible. 🕛 12:00–13:00 h 📍 Parc Joan Miró · Barcelona ✅ven a probar una clase gratuita! No se necesita experiencia previa. Solo trae ropa cómoda, agua y curiosidad.

*Un viaje filosófico para descubrir la naturaleza de la primavera y aprovecharla en nuestra vida.* **¡CURSO DE 8 CLASES!** **PRIMERA CLASE DE PRUEBA** ✨ La filosofía nos invita a descubrir el alma de la naturaleza ya vivir en armonía con sus ritmos. La primavera, con su despertar y su empuje vital, nos enseña a renovar nuestra energía, a manifestar lo que hemos gestado en el silencio ya dar vida a nuestros sueños más profundos. Este curso propone un viaje filosófico para descubrir, en la naturaleza, el espejo de nuestra propia existencia: aprender a canalizar el entusiasmo, a cultivar la voluntad que hace florecer nuestras ideas ya vivir con la frescura de quien se renueva a cada paso. Una oportunidad única para acercarse a la filosofía como un arte de vivir. ¡Explora un camino práctico inspirado en la sabiduría de la naturaleza! 🌱🌸Información del curso: **📅Fecha de inicio: 07/04/2026** ⏰ Horario: **Martes de 19:00 a 21:00** Calendario de las 8 sesiones: Abril: 7, 14, 21 y 28 Mayo: 5, 12, 19 y 26 📍Lugar: Nueva Acrópolis Barcelona. Acceso por galerías. **💰 Precio: 59 €** 👩‍🏫 Actividad impartida por: Begoña Casas **Programa del curso:** 1ª Clase – ¿Qué es la Primavera? Naturaleza y Alma 2ª Clase – La Primavera en las Tradiciones 3ª Clase – Simbolismo de la Primavera 4ª Clase – Vivir el Ritmo de la Primavera 5ª Clase – La Primavera y la Obra Interior 6ª Clase – Sabiduría y Contemplación de la Primavera 7ª Clase – Fuerzas de Renovación y Energía Primaveral 8ª Clase – El Florecimiento del Ser

L’any 2026 es compleixen 90 anys de l’inici de la Guerra Civil i és a més en el que es compleixen 50 de l’aprovació per les Corts franquistes de la Llei per a la Reforma Política quan feia un any de la mort del dictador. Aquest curs pretén repassar, sis dècades després, no ja que va conduir a la revolta feixista contra l’ordre democràtic, sinó, que ha passat perquè després d’una guerra fratricida i una dictadura de gairebé quatre dècades, la nostra societat estigui evolucionant cap a una situació on res fosc no sembla haver passat. Dedicarem quatre sessions a parlar de diferents qüestions com ara repassar perquè al nostre país costa tant, al contrari que altres democràcies europees, fer un exercici de memòria col·lectiva que serveixi per a tancar definitivament les ferides encara obertes desprès de 60 anys. 7 d'abril a les 18 hores - **Ricard Conesa:** *La guerra, la dictadura i les polítiques de memòria* 9 d'abril a les 18 hores - **David González:** *Espais de memòria: patrimoni per educar en democràcia i drets humans* 14 d'abril a les 18 hores - **Anna Pastor:** *Dona, tu ets el foc que mai s'apaga* 16 d'abril a les 18 hores - **Mercè Garcés i Rosa Sans:** *Les entitats memorialistes: resistència davant les amenaces antidemocràtiques* \*Aquest curs està organitzat per L'H Espai Debat i l’Observatori Europeu de Memòries (EUROM) de la Fundació Solidaritat UB, i compta amb la col·laboració de l’Ateneu Memòria Popular.

Un espacio de trabajo corporal que combina estiramientos guiados con técnicas de manipulación para liberar tensiones y mejorar la movilidad. A través del contacto consciente y la respiración, se favorece la relajación profunda, la alineación postural y el bienestar general. Ideal para quienes buscan soltar rigideces y reconectar con su cuerpo.

Os traemos un nuevo coding dojo en **[Plain Concepts](https://www.plainconcepts.com/)**. Esta vez de la mano de **Joaquín Azcarate, Adrián Pastén y Anyul Rivas** 💥 📅 **Agenda** **7 de abril de 2026**, de 18:30 a 21:00. Haremos ensemble programming para realizar la **Tennis Kata**. En esta ocasión le daremos un giro muy interesante: el reto será resolverla aplicando **programación funcional**. ¡Un ejercicio genial para pensar de forma diferente! El idioma será castellano e inglés. 🙇‍♀️ **Facilitan** [Joaquín Azcarate](https://es.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-azcarate), [Adrián Pastén](https://es.linkedin.com/in/adri%C3%A1n-past%C3%A9n-lagos-b3526211b) y [Anyul Rivas](https://es.linkedin.com/in/anyulled/es) 🎒 **¿Qué tengo que llevar?** Ganas de reflexionar y aprender. Si es tu primer coding dojo, puedes ver la charla de Paolo Sciarra: [introduction to coding dojos](https://youtu.be/OwxSSgvR86U) para entender por qué practicamos con katas y qué esperar de un coding dojo. 🏢 **Ubicación** Oficinas de Plain Concepts: Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 240, 6C, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona. *(Nota para los asistentes: Al llegar, podéis dirigiros a la recepción en la planta 6C o seguir las instrucciones de acceso del edificio).* Muchísimas gracias a nuestro sponsor **[Plain Concepts](https://www.plainconcepts.com/)** por acogernos en su espacio y 🍲 🍕 🍴🥤🧃. ¡Nos vemos allí!

**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader*.* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)*

Te invitamos a explorar la capoeira angola en el Parc Joan Miró, una práctica afrobrasileña que combina movimiento, música y diálogo corporal en un jogo entre dos personas. Guiadas por Maia, estas sesiones al aire libre son una oportunidad para moverte, conectar y descubrir el ritmo desde el cuerpo en un ambiente abierto y accesible. 🕛 12:00–13:00 h 📍 Parc Joan Miró · Barcelona ✅ven a probar una clase gratuita! No se necesita experiencia previa. Solo trae ropa cómoda, agua y curiosidad.

¡Hola! :) Te invito a un encuentro para reconectar contigo misma/o a través del poder del **aliento y el sonido**. Comenzaremos con suaves ejercicios de **pranayama** (respiración consciente) para calmar la mente y abrir el cuerpo energético, seguidos de un **baño de sonido** con cuencos tibetanos que te guiarán hacia un estado profundo de relajación y presencia. 💫 Este espacio es una pausa en el ritmo diario, una oportunidad para soltar tensiones, equilibrar emociones y permitir que el cuerpo recuerde su armonía natural. 🕉️ **No necesitas experiencia previa**, solo venir con ropa cómoda, mente abierta y ganas de cuidarte. **💶 Aportación:** 10€ 📍**Localización:** [Carrer de Pere Serafí, 7, Gràcia, Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a2bd543b6087:0x9db7e85962771423?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) Para reservas y más información: [Chat de Whatsapp](https://wa.me/34608171231?text=Hola,%20quiero%20m%C3%A1s%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20ba%C3%B1o%20de%20sonido%20y%20pranayama) 🌸 Te espero para respirar, vibrar y volver al centro.

What does freedom really mean — and how do we live it every day? Together, we’ll explore what freedom looks like in practice and how Timothy Snyder challenges us to rethink responsibility and courage. *Even if you haven’t finished the book — or didn’t even get started — you’re welcome to join the discussion and share your thoughts.* * **17:30–18:00** — Mingling and browsing at Backstory Bookshop * **18:00 sharp** — Book club begins. *Please arrive on time so we can start promptly and minimize interruptions. Thank you!* ***Discussion questions will be sent at least 24 hours before the event to everyone who RSVPs.*** Let us know if you’re interested in helping moderate the discussion. **\*\*\*To Attend, RSVP [HERE](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/_book_club_april_11_on_freedom_by_timothy_snyder)\*\*\*** **THE BOOK:** In *On Freedom*, Timothy Snyder offers a philosophical and historical reflection on what freedom truly means. Moving beyond slogans, he explores how freedom depends on truth, solidarity, responsibility, and meaningful connection with others. Thought-provoking and deeply relevant, this book invites us to rethink liberty not just as independence — but as something we build together. Last year we read Snyder’s *On Tyranny*, which inspired millions to fight for freedom. In *On Freedom*, the acclaimed Yale historian takes us on a philosophical and historical journey to understand exactly what freedom is, why it matters, and how we can protect it. Thought-provoking and urgent, this book invites us to rethink liberty not just as independence, but as a value we build and defend together. "**On Freedom**" is available from **Backstory Bookshop** in paperback or as an audiobook. **Paperback:** Stop by the shop, give them a call, or order online by [clicking here](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/on-freedom-2/). directly through Backstory. **Audiobook:** The audio version is approximately **8–9 hours** — a helpful guide to plan your reading time. ***🍝 Join us for Dinner with DA immediately following the book club. Details and RSVP information coming soon. 🍕*** SAVE THE DATE — DA Barcelona Book Club 2026 **July 25: *Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism* — By, Rachel Maddow** A gripping exploration of America’s own battle with fascist forces — ideal for midyear re-engagement ahead of election season. **October (TBD): *Abundance* — Ezra Klein** A forward-looking, solutions-oriented book about how we can rebuild and thrive — ending the year on a note of hope and possibility. *** 👕 Help spread the word about Democrats Abroad and VoteFromAbroad.org by [clicking here to pick up a DA Barcelona t-shirt](https://democratsabroadmerchandise.com/collections/all) to wear at events or around the city. *Proceeds from sales help support the work of Democrats Abroad.* *** 💙 Support DA Barcelona’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts and activism by donating here: [https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate](https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate) *** 🎉 Democrats Abroad Barcelona is also on: 📸 **Instagram** — follow us at [@demsabroadbarcelona](https://www.instagram.com/demsabroadbarcelona) 🤝 **Meetup** — [click here](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-xnipmfqo/) to join us

**Dinner with DA is open to all!** Book club attendees can walk with us a short 5–10 minute stroll to the restaurant, or you can meet us there directly — everyone is invited. ✨ *Gluten-free, vegan, and lactose-free options will be available.* ### **Restaurant details coming soon!** ### **Tickets and RSVP information will be announced shortly — please check back for updates!** 👕 Help spread the word about Democrats Abroad and VoteFromAbroad.org by [clicking here to pick up a DA Barcelona t-shirt](https://democratsabroadmerchandise.com/collections/all) to wear at events or around the city. *Proceeds from sales help support the work of Democrats Abroad.* 💙 Support DA Barcelona’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts and activism by donating here: [https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate](https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate) 🎉 Democrats Abroad Barcelona is also on: 📸 Instagram — follow us at [@demsabroadbarcelona](https://www.instagram.com/demsabroadbarcelona) 🤝 Meetup — [click here](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-xnipmfqo/) to join us **CONTACT** Rachel Sair [Info-ES-Barcelona@democratsabroad.org](mailto:Info-ES-Barcelona@democratsabroad.org)

*** **[QUÉ ES EL SOFTCOMBAT?](https://youtu.be/Essu82NpRvc)** **[¿Qué es el Jugger? | El Jugger, qué es y cómo jugarlo](https://youtu.be/dfyrlQn14oM)** **[¿Qué es el LARP?](https://youtu.be/fB3FkxDZhBA)** El Softcombat és una activitat esportiva en la qual, mitjançant armes encoixinades (conegudes com boffers), es recreen combats medievals, es practiquen jocs d'equip i s'aprenen moviments marcials de combat. El Rol en Viu consisteix a afegir-li una acció més teatral i dramàtica a aquests enfrontaments. Si t'interessa aprendre a combatre, emular les lluites de les teves pel·lícules favorites, lluitar amb espasa, subjectar un escut, dominar els secrets de l'equilibri de peus o fer fitnes d'un mode diferent; el Softcombat i el Rol en Viu són una activitat que has de provar. \*\*\* **REGLES BÀSIQUES PER AL SOFTCOMBAT** **NORMATIVA I SEGURETAT** la participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes: Per a garantir la seguretat dels participants, totes les armes alienes a seran testades prèviament, conservant-se el dret a admissió de l'arma o de l'usuari. Com tot esport de contacte, cal anar amb compte i apel·lar sempre al sentit comú i a la companyonia, en inscriure's en la nostra comunitat, el participant o tutors del participant accepten la total responsabilitat de qualsevol mal, lesió, pèrdua... que pugui succeir dins dels entrenaments. La participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes. 1. No estan permesos cops ni al cap ni en els genitals. 2. La/s rajo/s que subjecten l'arma fins a la nina no són blanc vàlid. 3. No es pot estocar, només colpejar amb el lateral de l'arma. 4. Abans de començar qualsevol enfrontament, cal estendre les armes, procedir a una lleugera salutació mitjançant el xoc entre aquestes. 5. Cuida del company amb el qual entrenes. Vigila la seva esquena i advertir-li de forats, arbres, altres persones o altres irregularitats en el terreny. 6. Abans d'emprar qualsevol propietat aliena, demana permís al seu propietari. Si algú trenca l'equip d'una altra persona, el propietari pot reclamar una compensació econòmica pels materials. 7. Els menors de 14 anys hauran d'anar acompanyats d'un adult responsable. Els menors de 16 anys hauran de portar un document emès per un tutor responsable, eximint de responsabilitat als Organitzadors. 8. L'Organització no es farà responsable de cap mena de lesió, mal o ferida que pugui succeir durant els entrenaments. 9. Diverteix-te i gaudeix, és un gran esport. 10. L'organització es reserva el dret a vetar la participació als qui consideri, sense haver de donar explicacions. Sobretot davant persones que hagin demostrat de manera present o passada un comportament deshonest, vexatori o frau davant l'entitat, els seus membres o equip de direcció. 11. Amb la participació en les activitats de Softcombat Bcn Events Associació Cultural, es declara que l'interessat accepta la política de privacitat i tractament de dades personals concorde a la normativa vigent de la LOPD (UE 2016/679). La qual garanteix un tractament anònim i confidencial de les dades facilitades, excepte indicació explicita del signant. A més, garanteix que el seu ús només serà a mode de còmput de participants davant les autoritats legals territorials de manera numèrica, en cas que fos necessari. D'igual mode, declara el seu consentiment perquè SoftBcn Events faci ús de qualsevol imatge, relacionada amb l'esdeveniment, amb la finalitat de realitzar promoció i difusió de la seva activitat a llarg termini. 12. En cas d'estar en contra, es pot sol·licitar la retirada de la imatge en el nostre correu. **MATERIALS PERMESOS** [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS) **Conoce nuestras otras Redes sociales:** [https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/](https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/) [https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/](https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/) [https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents](https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents) [https://twitter.com/SoftBCN](https://twitter.com/SoftBCN)

🔧 Join us for **two talks** focusing on **getting more out of PHP** without unnecessary complexity, from async execution to performance insights. Stay for **discussion, drinks, and snacks** afterward. **Details** ⏰ Aptil 9th 🗓 Starting 6:30 pm 🇬🇧 Talks in English 🎟 Free 📍NN Working. Carrer de Pau Claris, 194, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona (4th floor) **Talks:** **1\. Topic:** **PHP Fibers: simplifying async code and speeding up development** **Speaker:** [Max Fomichev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-fomichev/), Infrastructure Engineer at Manychat **About the Talk** We constantly search for creative ways to get maximum out of php, without bringing excessive complexity for our developers daily work. In this speech I'll sum up our way, describe where are we now in a bit, and share how we started to use fibers and asynchronous http requests to speed up both our code writing and execution, while avoiding excessive cognitive load for our developers dealing with "asynchronous" programming. **About the Speaker** Max has decades of experience in IT, primarily focused on programming in PHP and running Unix servers. For the past six years, he has been working at Manychat, a leading chat-marketing platform, where I combine the roles of an Infrastructure Engineer, SRE, and developer, optimizing systems and ensuring reliability. **2\. Topic:** PHP Performance Demystified - Measure, Understand, Optimize **Speaker:** [Volker Dusch](https://www.linkedin.com/in/volker-dusch/), Head Of Engineering at Tideways, PHP 8.5 Release Manager **About the Talk** In this talk, we'll explore options for PHP performance analysis. From understanding how the PHP virtual machine and OPCodes work, to performing your own reliable and meaningful benchmarks, and how to use request profiling using open-source and commercial offerings. You will leave with an overview of the available tools and an understanding of how to use them in your day-to-day. Learning how to spot bottlenecks and optimize them away efficiently and confidently. **About the Speaker** With over 20 years of software development experience, Volker has seen PHP grow and mature from PHP 3, working on long-living custom applications in high-traffic environments. From social networks to medical data processing, he has worked as an engineer, team lead, and Head of Engineering, mostly focusing on PHP, Go, C, JavaScript, HTML/CSS and System Operations. https://phpc.social/@edorian **Thanks to Manychat to host the meetup** – [Learn more](http://%5Bhttps/%5B%5Bmedium.com/manychat-engineering%5D%5D%5D(%5Bmedium.com/manychat-engineering%5D%5D)(%5Bmedium.com/manychat-engineering%5D%5D(medium.com/manychat-engineering%5D))(https:/%5B%5Bmedium.com/manychat-engineering%5D%5D(%5Bmedium.com/manychat-engineering%5D)(%5Bmedium.com/manychat-engineering%5D(medium.com/manychat-engineering)))) about Manychat Engineering – [Careers](http://%5Bhttps/%5B%5Bcareers.manychat.com/%5D%5D%5D(%5Bcareers.manychat.com/%5D%5D)(%5Bcareers.manychat.com/%5D%5D(careers.manychat.com/%5D))(https:/%5B%5Bcareers.manychat.com/%5D%5D(%5Bcareers.manychat.com/%5D)(%5Bcareers.manychat.com/%5D(careers.manychat.com/)))) at Manychat – [Videos](http://%5Bhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfURI1S1wkA2sVy_AYtJcR_HyBpsTa2d%5D(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfURI1S1wkA2sVy_AYtJcR_HyBpsTa2d) "\[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfURI1S1wkA2sVy_AYtJcR_HyBpsTa2d\](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfURI1S1wkA2sVy_AYtJcR_HyBpsTa2d)") from the previous meetups

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Interested? Contact Preston Moore k.preston.moore@gmail.com 614-300-5989 ———————————— Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work. Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback. We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. 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)