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\*Disclaimer: All are welcome. Students, professionals, non professionals, business owners, curious cats. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Come along to the Corner Corner venue, located just a few minutes walk from Canada water, for a few hours to meet friendly faces, work on your personal projects, or just come and share what passion projects you are all working on. Feel free to bring your laptop, tablet, sketchbook, and notes on the day. Whether you work in Animation, Art, Design, Film, Games development, or storytelling, you are welcome to come along. We love being around diverse creatives who want an opportunity to showcase their talents. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to socialise with like-minded people and to get friendly feedback on their work. All backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if your just curious about Animation/Art/Storytelling \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I Look forward to seeing you there.

**​Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7 ​9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6) 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 27 cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)** **Stay updated:** **Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)** **Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)** **LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)** **Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)** **Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**

************Please note: the first 200 RSVPs are free 🎉** **After 200, there will be a small charge of £3.** **This is to ensure no time wasters ✅************ **Hey you!** **Looking to meet kind, fun people from all over the world 🌎 and make genuine new friends?** **Come join us for a relaxed, feel good evening at this new venue ✨🍹** **We’ll chat, laugh, and connect 💬😄, and play some easygoing games to break the ice 🧩🎲** **I’ll bring a few, and you’re more than welcome to bring your favourites too!** **Whether it’s something silly 🤪, clever 🧠, or just fun to share 🎉, it’s all part of the magic ✨** **No pressure, no awkward vibes, no fancy rules 🙌** **Just real people, warm conversations, and good energy, plus a chance to make London feel a little more like home 🏙️💛** **International crowd welcome 🌍 all backgrounds welcome 🤗 and all smiles welcome 😁** **Come as you are 💫** **Bring a game 🎲, bring a friend 👫, bring your curiosity 🌟** **Let’s make it a night to remember ✨🎉** **Khu**

Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48449 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending means consenting to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)

A regular meetup for those committed to practising and improving their Arabic. It is designed for those who know the very basics and want a structured opportunity to practise reading, listening, speaking, and building confidence. If you're still learning the very basics but want some motivation to keep going, you're very welcome to join. Note: This is a practice group facilitated by a native speaker - not a formal teacher or taught class, and not a Quran teaching session. 📚 SESSION FORMAT: ⏱️ 30 mins Intro & Social: We'll go around and introduce ourselves in Arabic. Feel free to prepare 2-3 sentences beforehand if you don't like being put on the spot! 🗣️ 60 mins Structured Practice: A focused session practising together with guidance : ◾ Taking turns reading passages aloud ◾ Listening to excerpts from an audiobook ◾ Working together to translate and understand the text 💬 Continued Socialising: Feel free to stick around afterwards for more informal chat and connection. ✊ Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a practice session requiring mental engagement and active participation (and not just a social), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and purpose. 📍 LOCATION: Barbican ⌚ MEET: By the cafe G Level (Benugo) ⏱️ TIME: Meet from **11:00am** for intros and socialising. The practice session starts promptly at **11:30am** insha'Allah. 🎒 What to bring: 📚 Any Arabic texts you would like to read 🎧 Headphones (optional, if you prefer listening privately) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to free up your spot for someone on the waiting list. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)** *(Follow for latest events updates)*

In these sessions, we will start to cultivate a relationship with our breath, so that we are able to work WITH it and USE it day to day, developing an inner sense of presence, self connection and resilience so that we are better equipped to navigate 'life'. We will also explore techniques to deepen and expand our relationship with our selves, others and with our past through our breath, and experience a guided conscious connected breathwork journey to release emotional blockages and tap into our inner wisdom for clarity, healing and transformation. You may experience a profound shift in your consciousness, deep inner healing and letting go, and a (re)connection with your true, authentic self. This event is ideal for those interested in self-help and self-evolution, energy healing, and exploring the depths of their spiritual nature. These workshops offer you a supportive space to let go of limiting beliefs, rejuvenate your energy, and awaken to the full potential of your being. Whether you are new to breathwork or have been practicing for years, this session will offer you a unique opportunity to dive deep into the healing power of your breath About Kate - Kate first experienced the incredible healing and transformational power of her own breath in 2016. Blown away by the insight, clarity and deep inner healing that unfolded in just one session, she went on to train with Transformational Breath and to then get certified as an Alchemy of Breath Facilitator in 2018. She has explored many modalities including Rebirthing and Holotropic, but primarily follows the Alchemy of Breath philosophy to breathwork, taking an intuitive approach to holding space for whatever wants to unfold and encouraging breathers to listen first and foremost to their own body and intuition, and to allow their breath to guide them wherever it is they need to go. Kate believes that we are our own healers, and that if we can simply breathe – here – now – and be willing and open to receive – then we can connect with that inner knowing, our eternal wisdom, and find all the answers we are looking for, all of the resolution we crave, and all of the guidance we need, to step forward in alignment with our true self, resourced and able to live our very best life. **General House keeping - Please read!** Please kindly make payment by bank transfer of £15 upon booking to secure your spot directly as spaces are limited to 5 per session. Band details - Kate Stephens, Lloyds Bank, Account No 01103229 Sort code 302580. Spaces are limited so pre booking and payment is required. Please kindly arrive on time at 11am. Please bring a bottle of water and a blanket (not essential) and an open mind and heart. You may also like to bring a note pad and pen. **Health & Safety first -** If you have any of the following conditions, this kind of Breathwork may not be right for you - Bipolar, Schizophrenia, acute heart conditions, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, aneurysms, glaucoma, history of stroke, and the presence of severe psychiatric symptoms. If you have any of these please contact me directly at [breatheherenow01@gmail.com](mailto:breatheherenow01@gmail.com) before you book a session. It is paramount to me that your safety comes first!

ENJOY THIS UNIQUE WALK IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK. **WALK START: Forest Hill Railway Station** (National Rail and London Overground - Travel Zone 3) WALK ROUTE: Today we walk through the contrasting scenery of Horniman Gardens, Dulwich Park, Sydenham Woods Sydenham Wells Park and Crystal Palace Park. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6 miles. WALK FINISH: Crystal Palace Station ( National Rail and London Overground). STOPOUT POINT: Throughout the walk we will cross several London bus routes. **Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.** ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK. **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility.** **This walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some new friends at the same time. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub where the socialising can continue. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. RISKS:Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, and tracks through woodland and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, trousers are recommended, and take care as surfaces may be uneven, and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists. Be wary of portruding tree roots and low overhanging branches. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. No large dogs or small children please. Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) DISCAIMER All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer. Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Kens Events also has a facebook page. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events/Meetup Badge outside the station. WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD? - Light rain is not a problem, only very heavy rain will lead to a postponement.

Conflict is inevitable. What matters is how we respond to it. This session will enable you to: * feel more confident to communicate in conflict situations without blame, shame or judgement. * take inner steps to transform conflict * transform enemy images and humanise the other * intervene safely in situations of conflict * be more resourced in tense situations * stay grounded in empathic expression and empathic listening in tense situations The session will involve reflection, discussion, practice and role play. Register [here](https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=a41bb520a02753e7) Please ensure you have completed a Foundation training before attending this session. This session is aimed at those who are interested in finding NVC related ways of intervening in your own conflicts and conflicts around you. It can also be a helpful strategy to take part in a [practice group](https://www.empathymatters.net/deepening-and-practice-groups) or do a course on [self-empathy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqSxwzLcXpX0pCraOptvKinNvwuiIWHNwRu0miPE844/edit) before doing or alongside this training. These intermediate sessions are part of a series organised by London trainers. As we are online, anyone can attend, no matter where you are in the world! Register [here](https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=a41bb520a02753e7)

THAMESPATH, PARKLAND, LAKES, MEADOWS. **WALK START POINT: Canada Water Tube Station** (Jubilee Line and London Overground - Zone 2). Outside the station look for Ken with the Kens Events/Meetup badge. WALK ROUTE: Southwark Park and Thamespath to Tower Bridge and onto St. Pauls. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles. WALK END POINT: At St Pauls Cathedral and Underground Station ( Central Line - Zone 1). WALK STOPPING OUT POINT: Never far from London bus routes. **Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.** Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** **The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [[http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [[http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents)](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Badge outside the station. RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update. Unfortunately no large dogs and small children are permitted on these walks. **NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:** Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions. Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk. These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches. In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route. Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) **DISCAIMER** All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

Kon’nichiwa! Finally a chance to explore Japan for an amazing 2 week experience of futuristic and ancient cities with activities which will blow your mind. Experience the ancient temples, shrines and traditions which add to the culture of the country and indulge in all of the food and arcade fun as we get the best out of Japan seeing the key sights in a 2 week (14 Night) Trip. What’s included in the package: \*Accomodation - Shared Room/Own Room for 14 night stay across 4 different hotels \*All Breakfasts \*Airport Pickup and Transport around Japan and Cities \*All 18 activities as listed below (Including guided day trips to Nagano, Mt Fuji and Nara) What’s not included: \*Flights to Japan \*Other Meals and Expenses \*Optional activities not listed below **18 Activities Included and more:** \*Tokyo Guided Tour with local: Temple, Shrine Visits, Key Areas \*Sushi Making Class \*Team Lab Planets Immersive Experience \*Nagano Day Trip - inc Snow Monkeys, Hot Springs and more \*Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Trip - Many Views of Mt Fuji and more \*Osaka City Tour - Osaka Castle Tour and more \*Karaoke Night \*Universal Studios Entry Ticket and Travel \*Tea Ceremony X 2 in Osaka and Kyoto \*Mino Forrest Walk with Waterfall \*Overnight stay in Buddhist Temple with meditations, night temple walk and morning prayer meditation \*Geisha night tour of Kyoto \*Bamboo forest trip \*Golden Pavilion temple visit \*Bowling Night \*Nara Daytrip - Nara Park, Temples and Shrines \*Fushimi- Inari Visit \*Samurai Sword Weilding Experience \*NOTE - We will have 3 X Day Trips as above so a total of 7 locations in Japan we will visit **7 Places we will visit in Total** **TOKYO** \- 5 Nights \(Including Day Trip to **NAGANO** and **HAKONE**), **OSAKA** \- 3 Nights\, **KOYOSAN** temple stay - 1 Night, **KYOTO** \- 5 nights \(Including Day Trip to **NARA**) We will arrive in Tokyo and check into our hotel with some time to rest after the long travel, we will then check out the local area and head to Asakusa to experience the old Tokyo atmosphere immersing ourselves in some Tokyo Culture and grab some food. **Day 2 - Tokyo Day Tour: Temples and Key Areas** We will do a day tour starting late morning by a local guide who will take us to see the sights such as: Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing and after head to Shinjuku for some food and checking out one of the tiny bars. **Day 3 - Sushi Class and Electric CIty** Today we will head to a Sushi Class to make our own Sushi we can have for lunch and after that we can check out the fabulous Team Lab Planets immersive experience. After that we will check out the Electric City to experience the arcades, maid cafes and Japanese phone booths. **Day 4 - Nagano (Day Trip)** Our first full day out as we check out the amazing Nagano, where we will see the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Visit the Zenko-ji Temple, explore the charming hot spring towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka and take a dip in the many hot springs and more. **Day 5 - Mt Fuji/ Hakone (Day Trip)** A memorable day trip as we head to the Majestic Mt Fuji on a private tour as we stop at various spots for the best views of Mt Fujia and lakes including in front of the iconic Chureito Pagoda. We will also explore the many amazing landscapes in the town of Hakone. **Day 6 - Arrive in Osaka - Mino Forest Walk and Tea Ceremony** Our final morning in Tokyo before we head to our next destination by Bullet Train to Osaka. After dropping our bags off we will head to Mino Forest for a trail walk and to see an amazing waterfall, on our return we will finally embark on the popular tea ceremony. Then explore the area which is known for it’s food and nightlife where can do some Karaoke in the evening! **Day 7 - Osaka Tour** Today we will have a guided tour of Osaka including the famous Osaka Castle with a tour, Markets with time for shopping. Later heading to the canal area of Dotonbori known for some of the best food in the country. **Day 8 - Universal Studios Japan** Today is a day of fun as we head to one of the worlds famous theme parks Universal Studios, with the recent addition of Super Mario World, in the full day we will explore all the areas such as Jurassic Park in this Hollywood Themed theme park to ride the many rides and see as man shows as possible and ending with the firework show. **Day 9 - Koyosan Temple Stay** We head to the mountains to beautiful Koyasan, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience - staying overnight in a 1,000-year-old Buddhist Temple! We will be taught meditation by the monks, served their traditional food. The temple is set in beautiful grounds and Japanese style accomdation. Spend a peaceful night here bathed in the tranquillity of the temple. **Day 10 - Kyoto and Geisha Night Tour** Start the day with most Zen experience ever - watching the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayers and fire ceremony. After the ceremony the monks serve us breakfast, before we travel to the spiritual heart of Japan – Kyoto. We head to our final destination stay in Kyoto, this evening we head on one of Japan’s mysterious Geishas with a tour of the Gion district. **Day 11 - The Bamboo Forest and Kyoto Landmarks** Today is the day we check out the incredible Bamboo forest and other Kyoto sights such as the Golden Pavilion and Monkey Park. After that we can head to a sushi restaurant and check out the arcades in Kyoto. **Day 12 - Nara (Day Trip)** Today we had to Nara to see the famous Nara Park with the sacred deers, you can feed them and they also bow to you. We will also visit Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine to see they key highlights of Nara. **Day 13 -FREE DAY in Kyoto** Today you will be able to spend the day as you please to do what you wish in Kyoto or if you wanted to visit one of the surrounding areas or day tour in Japan. **Day 14 - Fushimi-Inari and Samurai Experience** Today we will head to the Fushimi Inari Shrine surrounded by its endless red Torii gates. Then the unique experience of being trained by a Samuarai Master. The sensei will teach you how to wield a traditional sword and then slice through bamboo mats like a real warrior. **Day 15 - Travel Home** We will check out of the hotel and catch the Bullet Train to Tokyo Airport where we will get our flight back home. **Accomodation** You will be staying at 4 different hotels, all breakfast included and you will have a room to share or own room at additional cost in a mixture of 3 star and 4 star hotels. You will be staying at: *APA Hotel Asakusa Eikme - Tokyo (5 Nights)* *Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama -Osaka - (3 Nights)* *Temple Stay - Koyosan Shukubo Saizenin -Koyosan (1 Night)* *\*Note this will be only accommodation which will be sharing as a two only due to availability, we will aim to put people together same sex and someone can always sleep in the lounge area also so can keep sleeping rooms separate.* *Sometsu Fresca Inn -Kyoto (5 Nights)* **Visa and Entry Restrictions** No Visa needed from UK (Please Check if you have a different country of origin) **Requirements for trip** * In line with the values of the group, taking responsibility for themselves and ability to step out their comfort zone to learn new skills and give things a go, punctuality and to go with the flow of the group, whilst being able to do your own thing on free days without depending on others * Moderate levels of fitness for a couple of nature trail walks which are not challenging * Open minded and willingness to try new activities and experience a new culture **Flights** You will need to get your own flights to Japan, we recommend British Airways (only company who fly direct). We can head together on this one, but feel free to get your own flight and we can see you in Tokyo at the hotel (let me know flight arrival). **Outbound** \- Saturday 9th May \- British Airways LHR 09:20am -> HND 7:00am (Tokyo on Sunday 10th May) **Inbound** \- Sunday 24th May \- British Airways HND 1:05pm -> LHR 7:55pm (UK on Sunday 24th May) Approx cost ***-*** £1,100 (July 2025) Please wait until deposit sent, place confirmed and the minimum deposits for trip before buying flights. Also feel free to buy a flight to Tokyo, and heading back to Osaka on final day as alternative as we will be near that airport on final day **Other** * There will be an option to do Optional Activities such as Sumo wrestling, Go Kart street race (driving license), spa/ massages, other tea ceremonies and more. * Please note that the schedule may change slightly, an activity may change, also hotels depending on availability but expect activities and hotels of similar value. Expect up to 20% of trip to change at most - due to availability issues or to improve the trip * Full Documentation on every day will be provided a 2 - 3 weeks before the trip as well as a group Zoom call a week before to go through all the info. We will also provide a breakdown of activities and approx agenda 1 month before as well as set up a whats app group after the zoom call. Following the deposit feel free to email me for any questions about the trip. **COST** Total cost for the trip is **£2,050 ONLY** \- Option for your own Room is £300 extra \(Depending on availability \- also note for Koyosan Temple overnight stay you will share with one other\) Deposit of **£450** to hold your space, with final payment due 6 weeks before the trip. In order to come on this trip/pay the deposit you will need to drop me an email and we will need to either have a quick chat on the phone/ apply for the trip to check this trip is right for you (unless you have been on one of the trips before). For more details and to register email me at yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com or message me on Meetup Messenger.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

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

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

**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.*

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.

**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards** In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these. While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics. **About Our Speaker** Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council. 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)