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Interaction Design Events Today
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International Dev't, Affairs & NGOs HH [FREE BUT RSVP IS REQ'RD ON EVENTBRITE]
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-development-affairs-and-ngos-virtual-hour-tickets-148671196551). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This Happy Hour is devoted to professionals in the International Affairs and Development community, to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment to meet other International Affairs professionals to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in International Affairs and Development careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global development.
HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign Breakout Rooms for each represented INDUSTRIES/SECTORS/SPECIALIZATIONS and will direct attendees to their respective rooms accordingly. All are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular experience, you would like to exchange. Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is required.
NOTES :
1. Sign up on Eventbrite for FREE .
2. When you purchase a FREE ticket, you will be emailed the Event ID and Password, on the day of the event.
4. As we try to make it a live event, you can't turn off your camera.
5. We have limited spots and RSVP at your earliest convenience.
6. Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB - Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic).
**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE TICKET LINK**. IT RULES.
Yoga Therapy: Stretch, Destress & Restore
Hit the pause button for an hour and reduce your stress. You will be compassionately guided through an exploration of intentionally linking your breath with the movement of both dynamic and static stretching and its impact on your (P)hysical, (I)ntellectual, (E)motional, and (S)piritual layers. Then experience the calming practice of restorative yoga which was designed specifically to move you from the fight, flight, or freeze state of the nervous system into the rest and digest state. Leave this all levels, accessible class feeling restored, renewed, and ready for what life has in store for you next.
**Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com.** The session is offered InStudio only. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.**
The address is 1322 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314.
Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 3,5,7,9.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.
AUSTRALIA – 9 Days Highlights Cairns Barrier Reef Sydney
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/australia-9-days-highlights-cairns-barrier-reef-sydney-tickets-499023441547](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/australia-9-days-highlights-cairns-barrier-reef-sydney-tickets-499023441547)). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Marvel on these 9 days of adventure to explore the highlights of Australia’s east coast from Cairns to Sydney. Explore the beautiful Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest which gives you the chance to learn more about the fascinating history, culture, and nature of the region. Snorkel and scuba into Great Barrier Reef, the best spots at one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. Explore the stunning sprawl of the Blue Mountains and the tour can not be complete without visiting Sydney, the capital city to soak up the vibrant culture and laidback lifestyle.
**Inclusions**
**Ticket Price Includes :**
**Airport pickup and transfers**
**7 Breakfasts**
**2 lunch**
**1 Dinner**
**8 nights of hotel accommodation**
**One way flight (Cairns- Sydney)**
**Transportation in A/C bus / Van (shared)**
**Excursions and activities as per the itinerary**
**Tour leader**
**Ticket Price Excludes :**
**International Flights**
**Meals (other than those mentioned above)**
**Personal Expenses**
**Tips and gratuities**
**Transfers other than those mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost)**
**Travel insurance / Visa**
**Highlights**
**Visited Places:**
Cairns
Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest
Great Barrier Reef
Bondi Beach
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Kiama South Coast
**Travel Experience:**
• Cairns city
• Sydney Harbour Cruise
• Daintree Rainforests
• Snorkel / Scuba in The Great Barrier Reef
• Blue Mountains tour
• Cuddle up to Koalas
• Hand-feed baby Kangaroos
Reasons To Book This Trip
1\. Affordable Adventure – Traveling with a like\-minded group is not only fun but also it’s cost\-effective instead of traveling solo\.
2\. Forget About The Planning – We take care of permits\, transportation\, and logistics\, so all you have to do is show up\.
3\. Make New Friends – On every trip you will meet new people\, it’s a good opportunity to make friends for your life while enjoying the group event\.
4\. Group Leader – Event organizer will be there every step of the way\, making sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible\.
5\. Unforgettable Memories – All events are designed keeping in mind to have an unforgettable memory of your lifetime\.
***Notes***
***Tour Start***
***CAIRNS***
***Tour End***
***SYDNEY***
***Destination***
***AUSTRALIA***
***Flights***
***Arrival: Day01 before 3pm***
***Return: Day9 anytime after 12pm***
***FLY IN Airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)***
***FLY OUT Airport: Sydney Airport (SYD)***
***Meeting Point***
***The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01.***
***More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp***
**Itinerary**
**Day01 : CAIRNS**
Description: Welcome to Cairns, Australia. On arrival get transferred to the hotel. Today is a free day to explore the Cairns city. Cairns considered the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches.
Activities Included:
Airport transfer
Free day to explore the city
Accommodation:
Hotel – Cairns City Centre or similar
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**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE A TICKET. IT RULES.**
Travel insurance : WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO GET A TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning "a reason for being" or "a reason to wake up in the morning." It represents the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for, promoting a life of purpose and daily fulfillment. What is your Ikigai?
**ATTENDANCE POLICY:** To keep this group running smoothly and ensure that spots are available for those who genuinely want to attend, please RSVP only if you are confident you can make it. If you RSVP “Yes” and do not attend without updating your RSVP in advance, you may be restricted from attending future events for a period of time. We understand that things come up. If you can no longer attend, simply update your RSVP as soon as possible so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist. Repeated no-shows will result in removal from the group. Thank you for respecting everyone’s time and helping us maintain a reliable and engaged community.
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Spanish Class- Foreigner Level
## A low-cost, 6-week beginner-level Spanish course with the non-profit organization, the Global Language Network.
Ready to dive into the world of Spanish? Join our fun and interactive class designed especially for those new to the language.
**Details**
Spanish Foreigner with Maria
Mondays from 8:00pm - 10:00pm ET
April 6th to May 17th
In-person, Farragut Square DC
Ready to learn? **Register [HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSem9IdJEYqsE91SvfEEjIe8FuvoAjOusgE2ab_qkvm3apyjzg/viewform).**
**Additional Information**
* GLN classes are open to everyone over 18 years of age.
* Have a credit or stipend to apply to your payment? Learn more about our credit, stipend, and refund policy on the [Pricing & Course Levels page.](https://thegln.org/pricing-%26-course-levels)
**About GLN**
We are a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to "Use Language as a Tool to Help Fix Our World." Since 2015 we have been rated #1 Best Language Classes in Washington, DC by Yelp! We are so happy and grateful to have you join our network and we appreciate your support of our mission.
Waterfront Coastal Italian at Capitano DC!
Join us to enjoy the new southern & coastal Italian Capitano DC inside the Canopy Hotel at the Wharf!
Just opened on March 6, Capitano promises a seasonal, ingredient driven menu which will bring the warmth of Italy to your heart (perhaps don't mention that to your cardiologist)!
Fresh out of the box - there are not a lot of reviews readily available... so here's a sneak [peek! ](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=b2010e30be87c2d7&rlz=1C1MYPO_enUS1186US1186&sxsrf=ANbL-n7QF96KqINRyJzwSekLVm4IIhBMQw:1773939200381&udm=39&fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpmAsnXCN5UBx17opt8eaTX5MJRoosnbembaWTjeNSquJhopKzGFtXgl9coBQO6WPIzXQJ7xWrFSNJtPY_sN9P3Bp1JhQ8rhweG19BcJY7IX4dkk4-fK170qVf5whUF9Os5tDLUZoh7OWg-2aMM9vtkCP0U843gX20awUgkT5MJY8d_2jp7L7XBza0i01ayRbKIVkQ4A&q=capitano+dc+review&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwithJG_tqyTAxXwF1kFHTTzHI0Qs6gLegQIFBAB&cshid=1773939220667028&biw=1280&bih=551&dpr=1.5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:29603d15,vid:ZPBrh9C_bhA,st:0)
Let's check it out and see for ourselves!
**Popville:**
Capitano blends tradition with a touch of modern ease. It’s approachable, never fussy and where a plate of housemade pasta or the day’s crudo feels just as natural with a spritz at lunch as it does with a bottle of wine under the evening lights.
The restaurant, which features open-air dining and views of the water (and maybe some cherry blossoms if we're lucky!), brings a fresh, approachable dining option to DC’s waterfront, as the concept takes over the restaurant space within the Canopy by Hilton at The Wharf. The interior is completely reimaged, with Capitano’s look and feel being inspired by the traditions, culture, and architecture of Southern Italy.
Capitano’s bright colors and traditional textures of the Southern Italian region are infused with the modern forms and clean lines of more contemporary Italian furniture design. Floor-to-ceiling windows, weathered wood, ceramic tile accents and natural linens highlight the space. The result is a seamless journey that transports the guest from the hotel’s clean and refined public space to a quaint Italian Piazza.
The Coast is calling - looking forward to sharing this experience with you!
***Check out the menus [here](https://www.capitanodc.com/menus/)***
We ask that ALL folks honor their RSVP. If you are unable to attend after sending in a YES, please update your status so that others may join. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
**WAITLIST:**
Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app.
In the future, we will vary the days of the week and the types of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners. Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will pay their own tab. before departing the event.
If you are unable to join us in April we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to catching up with you for a fantastic dinner at Capitano!
American Mahjongg — Open Play
**Due to the popularity of the event, registration is requested at [https://luma.com/dcmahjongg](https://luma.com/dcmahjongg).** We do not use the RSVP system on Meetup.
**A drop-in game every Monday at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Central Library, located at the corner of 9th and G Streets NW.**
**==> THESE MONDAY GAMES ARE FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS ONLY -- THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTORS ON SITE** <==
The Gallery Place Metro station (9th Street entrance) is located across the street. Street parking is available.
We play in the Great Hall -- as you enter the library, we are on the right of the room.
Games begin at 6:00. Games wrap up at 8:00.
**If you own a mah jongg set, we encourage you to bring.**
Interaction Design Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
XR AI in the Age of Slop .: Crystal City, Virginia :.
AI can generate a thousand images in a minute. But can it make you feel something? Join us for a live panel exploring why immersive experiences and spatial storytelling matter more than ever, and what the XR age really looks like beyond the hype. Featuring voices from the World Bank, community-driven cultural XR, and filmmaking, this conversation cuts through the noise to ask: when content is cheap, what makes an experience valuable? Recorded live as an episode of Beyond the Byte before a studio audience. Come be part of the conversation.
**Featured speakers:**
* [Sophia Moshasha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiamoshasha/)\, Interactive Media @ The World Bank \| XR & AI
* [Ines Said](https://www.linkedin.com/in/inessaid/)\, XR Immersive Artist \| EE 30 Under 30 \| Lead XR Developer @ Froliq \| Founder @ Tanit XR
**Location:**
AWS Skills Center, 1550-G Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
**Drinks and Networking After:**
Tacombi, 1550 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
**Description:** Join us at AI Innovators Network for our upcoming meetup in the Mosaic, which is dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional, or someone curious about the intersection of technology and AI, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing insights.
Connect with like-minded individuals from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland as we dive deep into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation and progress in Artificial Intelligence.
Circlesinging Together ** Elwood Smith Community Center, Rockville **
We are meeting in person at Elwood Smith Community Center, Rockville!
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The community-singing event where where everything's made up and the point — to sing for our lives — matters.
Our leaders will teach you parts to sing for spontaneously-composed choral pieces. We play a variety of listening/music/singing games, and create safe opportunities for participants to improvise as little or as much as they might like.
Good for all skill levels, shower-singers to seasoned pros, no sheet-music-reading required.
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We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month, and will continue to meet in-person as long as it makes sense. We encourage and provide masks.
We will also plan on continuing our Zoom circles from time to time. So please check the day before/day of the meetup each month to confirm date & details.
This world needs more song; join in the fun, and be the music you want to hear in the world.
Hope to see you there!
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IMAGE RIGHTS: We may take pictures and record videos of our in-person events, and record our Zoom meetings online. This material will be available for us to use to publicize upcoming circles and workshops and performances. By attending our events, you are agreeing with the image rights agreement.
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This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council ([msac.org](https://msac.org/)).
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Personal & Professional Visioning in Uncertain Times
**Personal & Professional Visioning in Uncertain Times**
*with Jeanette Passons*
When development programs disappear, the need for direction doesn’t.
In this interactive NOVA Scribes session, Jeanette Passons shares a flexible, visual framework for personal and professional planning designed for people navigating change, reduced support, or shifting priorities.
Using a large-format visioning map, you’ll move through four phases:
* Assess your current state
* Clarify your why (including what to do less of)
* Imagine who you are in one year
* Identify small, meaningful actions
This is not hustle culture goal-setting.
It’s structured reflection with choice.
Prefer a SWOT? Do that.
Want a word of the year? Go there.
Need brass tacks next steps? You’ll leave with them.
Come ready to think, write, and talk.
Leave with clarity, focus, and a visible next step.
No big “next huge thing” required.
‼️ - This will be **IN-PERSON at Brian's home studio in Franklin Farm in Herndon, VA.** Meetup isn't letting me include the exact address in the location. When you register, you'll get a pop up with the exact address.
*Jeanette is a serial doodler and recovering doom-scroller, who likes long walks in the woods. Middle age has gifted her with a greenish thumb (formerly black) and a yearning to identify bird calls. Professionally, she is a graphic recorder, facilitator, coach, and now a graphic designer (a career goal 30 years in the making!). She has worked in the federal government for 26 years and believes public service rocks.*
*This session was inspired by her own experience navigating career transition during a time of uncertainty, and by conversations with others seeking different paths to clarity. For this session, she has brought together a range of reflective tools to support individualized exploration. Think of it as "choose-your-own-adventure" visioning.*
Anyone who wants to connect can email Jeanette at [jeanette.passons@gmail.com](mailto:jeanette.passons@gmail.com). She is always happy to chat/brainstorm/ideate 
AI Your Way: MCPs vs Skills vs SubAgents 🤖🚀 - Sam Basu
SAM BASU IN-PERSON; NOTE: THIS IS THU, NOT TUE AS NORMAL
Code is cheap, but software is expensive. Modern AI is a big opportunity to streamline and automate developer workflows for better productivity. There are some challenges though – AI Models often lack knowledge and AI Agents need expertise/guidance to reliably pull off complex workflows. Context is everything for modern AI and you can bring it.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) aims to provide a standardized way to connect AI Agents to different data sources, tools and non-public information - the point is to provide deeply contextual information/expertise to AI. Skills are higher-level behaviors and instructional guardrails, that define how and when AI Agents should leverage tools to accomplish something meaningful. Subagents in AI are specialized, task-focused agents designed to handle specific, well-defined tasks within a larger AI system.
In terms of the food industry:
AI Agent = Chef 👨🍳👩🍳
MCP Tools = Raw Ingredients 🥔 🥩
Skills = Recipe Cards 📝 📇
SubAgents = Sous Chef 🔪 🍳
Loops = Door Watcher 💂👀
Developer = Restaurant Owner 👑.
So, what should developers use to bring context and guardrails to make AI work their way? Well, it depends and sometimes, the answer might be whatever combination makes developers most productive. With official SDKs and well-thought-out guidance, it is a breeze to work with MCPs, Skills or SubAgents. Developers could bring their own data, APIs, services, coding patterns and structured guidance to make AI Agents work their way. And AI Agentic workflows work the same way in IDEs or Terminals, paving the way autonomous ways of getting work done with AI. With contextual expertise to light up unique coding workflows, AI Agents can make developers ultra productive – upwards and onwards.
Strategic Relocation & Income Design Intensive
### Reinvent Your Income. Rebuild Your Life. Relocate Strategically.
Many professional women reach a moment where they realize something needs to change.
Maybe you're feeling burned out from corporate life, exhausted from navigating toxic workplaces, or simply ready for a different lifestyle. You may have even thought about relocating or starting a business—but you’re not sure how to make the transition without disrupting your financial stability.
This live **4-hour intensive** is designed to help you begin thinking strategically about your next chapter.
Instead of reacting emotionally or making rushed decisions, you’ll explore how to design a thoughtful plan for your future—one that aligns your **income, career, and lifestyle goals.**
During this session we’ll explore:
• Why high-achieving women often feel stuck in careers that no longer feel aligned
• How to design a strategic exit instead of quitting impulsively
• The concept of **income architecture** and how to redesign your earning power
• Career pivot and business possibilities based on your existing skills
• How to create income streams that support lifestyle changes or relocation
• How to begin mapping a **12–18 month transition plan**
This experience will include guided discussion, reflection exercises, and a mid-session break with snacks.
Project Night at Virtru (register on Luma)
\-\-\-\-\-\- [REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE (ON LUMA)!](https://luma.com/g7s8n8sz) \-\-\-\-\-\-
Join us for an evening of collaborative problem-solving as we work on a variety of civic tech projects together. Project needs vary but often include brainstorming, researching, writing, coding, or analyzing data. Check out [our website](https://www.civictechdc.org/projects) for a list of projects which may make an appearance!
Meet other civic tech enthusiasts. Learn new skills. Contribute to a project to improve a local civic issue. **All are welcome and collaboration is encouraged.** Laptops are recommended but not required.
**Where do I register?**
To better serve our growing community, we’re transitioning our event registrations to Luma!
**We still love Meetup**
Meetup has been an incredible platform for us to build and connect with our community. We’ll continue sharing upcoming events there so that new people can find us, but Luma will be our primary registration platform moving forward.
**Why we're making the switch**
Meetup’s registration system has some limitations, and we need more flexibility to manage sign-ups and engagement.
\-\-\-\-\-\- [REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE (ON LUMA)!](https://luma.com/g7s8n8sz) \-\-\-\-\-\-
🚀 Tech Fluent: Build with AI — Hands-On, No Experience Required
🚀 **Tech Fluent: Build with AI — Hands-On, No Experience Required**
📅 April 10 \| 📍 Washington\, DC \(National Union Building\)
If you’ve been *AI-curious* but haven’t actually built anything yet, this is exactly the kind of experience we’ve been talking about in **AI in Practice**.
This is **not** another theory-heavy session. It’s a **hands-on, interactive workshop** where you’ll actually *build something* — alongside other professionals exploring how to apply AI in real-world workflows.
👉 **What to expect:**
* AI 101 + how these tools actually work (beyond the hype)
* Guided, hands-on build session — you’ll create something real
* Practical sessions on design, workflows, and the future of work
* A cross-industry group (legal, finance, architecture, small business, etc.)
* Wrap-up happy hour to connect and share what you built
💡 **Great fit for AI in Practice members if you:**
* Are actively exploring how to apply AI in your work
* Use tools like ChatGPT but want to go *deeper and more practical*
* Want to move from *ideas → actual implementation*
* Are not a developer (this is designed for you)
⚠️ If you’re already highly technical (building complex systems, deep dev work), this may feel introductory — the focus is on *practical upskilling for non-technical professionals.*
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🎟️ **Registration & Details:**
[https://varia.law/techfluent](https://varia.law/techfluent)
👉 **Important:** When you sign up, note **“AI in Practice”** in the application to receive a **$25 discount code**
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🍻 **Bonus:**
We’ll also have a casual **post-event happy hour** — great chance to connect with others actually *doing* AI, not just talking about it.
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Spots are intentionally limited (≈25–40 people), so if you’re interested, don’t wait.
See you there.
Interaction Design Events Near You
Connect with your local Interaction Design community
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
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!
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**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)
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/










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