Language & Culture

**AI agents are no longer big tech's exclusive territory — they're running virtually anywhere right now.** The conversation has shifted fast. OpenClaw took off as the community's go-to local agent framework: raw, flexible, and genuinely powerful. Then NVIDIA dropped NemoClaw at GTC 2026 — an open-source enterprise layer that sits on top of OpenClaw and adds the security and policy controls that actually get things past your IT department. Two tools, same foundation, very different philosophies. In **Part 1 of this series**, we go hands-on. We'll walk you through installing both frameworks, break down the "claw" ecosystem in plain terms, and help you figure out what fits your actual workflow. The community is also welcome to bring other frameworks to the table — this isn't a closed comparison. What we won't do is make you self-host a 600B model. Most of the hardware for that is out of reach anyway, Yo will leave knowing how to connect these agents to the API providers you already use. We'll show you exactly that. Whether you're a developer looking to automate your pipeline or someone who's just tired of doing things manually that a machine could handle — bring your laptop and show up. **Friday 29th May 2026 \| 5:30–7:30 PM EAT \| IOME Social Centre\, Mbaraki**

**AI agents are no longer big tech's exclusive territory — they're running virtually anywhere right now.** The conversation has shifted fast. OpenClaw took off as the community's go-to local agent framework: raw, flexible, and genuinely powerful. Then NVIDIA dropped NemoClaw at GTC 2026 — an open-source enterprise layer that sits on top of OpenClaw and adds the security and policy controls that actually get things past your IT department. Two tools, same foundation, very different philosophies. In **Part 1 of this series**, we go hands-on. We'll walk you through installing both frameworks, break down the "claw" ecosystem in plain terms, and help you figure out what fits your actual workflow. The community is also welcome to bring other frameworks to the table — this isn't a closed comparison. What we won't do is make you self-host a 600B model. Most of the hardware for that is out of reach anyway, Yo will leave knowing how to connect these agents to the API providers you already use. We'll show you exactly that. Whether you're a developer looking to automate your pipeline or someone who's just tired of doing things manually that a machine could handle — bring your laptop and show up. **Friday 29th May 2026 \| 5:30–7:30 PM EAT \| IOME Social Centre\, Mbaraki**

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

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

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

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

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

June meetup at the Library. We’ll play games and have casual conversation in Japanese and in English. All levels of Japanese ability, from non-speaker to native, are welcome. After the meetup we will go out to eat at a local restaurant.

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!