Computer Programming
Meet other local people interested in Computer Programming: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join a Computer Programming group.
0
members
0
groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Check out computer programming events happening today here. These are in-person gatherings where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and participate in activities right now.
Discover all the computer programming events taking place this week here. Plan ahead and join exciting meetups throughout the week.
Absolutely! Find computer programming events near your location here. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.
Computer Programming Events Today
Join in-person Computer Programming events happening right now
KSUG.AI Australia #63 - Melbourne Meetup @AWS - 1 Jul 2026
**Register now to attend! =>** [https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-07-01](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-07-01) **<=**
**Latest promotions** discovered by our community!
* **30%** OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Exams - Code: **30K8SUG**
* **20%** OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops/?ref=meetup)** Certs Code: **KSAI_20**
* Missed **65%** off [LF / CNCF](https://lf.ksug.ai/)? [Get Notified](https://ksug.ai/?notify&ref=meetup) for next BIG drop!
We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** โ happening both in-person at at Amazon and online via [Zoom](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai)! ๐
We're actively seeking more awesome K8s and AI topic speakers!
๐ [https://sessionize.com/ksug-au](https://sessionize.com/ksug-au)
**Agenda and topics preview:**
* Food, drinks and Socializing
* Welcome / Introductions by the Organizers @**[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)**
* **Topic 1:** Agents onboarded Internal Develop Platform (OpenChoreo) by [Kanchana Wickremasinghe](linkedin.com/in/kanchanaw/), VP & Field CTO for **[WSO2](https://wso2.com)**
* **Topic 2:** What is Podplane.dev by [Ryan Djurovich](linkedin.com/in/ryandjurovich/), Founder & Engineer @ Nadrama.com
* **Quiz time:** nice swags giveaways
Food and drinks will be provided between **5.30 and 6 pm** on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to learn and network with our peers. Thanks to our sponsors **[Amazon](https://aws.com/)** and **[Harness](https://www.harness.io/)**!
**[Register here](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-03) to secure your spot!** See you all there!
**Location:** Amazon MEL12, Level 13.304 [555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbi13GZqj2zDqDz2A)
๐ Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua) and [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9a9IDiCS7U4cqQ0Sh60cz?mode=gi_t) for latest update!
๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
โธ 30% OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Certs - Code: **30K8SUG**
โธ 20% OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops)** Certs - Code: **KSAI_20**
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ:
โ
Learn ๐
๐๐๐๐๐ โก
โ
Certify ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ
โ
Grow ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช
๐๐๐,๐๐๐+ follow **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** ๐ฅ [github.com/ksug-ai](https://github.com/ksug-ai)
*By registering, you consent to the management of your personal information in accordance with KSUG.AI Meetup's [Privacy Policy](https://k8sug.ai/privacy). Additionally, you agree that our sponsors may contact you.*
**[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** is an independent community and not affiliated with or endorsed by CNCF. Kubernetes, K8s, Kubestronaut are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation.
MEL MLOps Community #18 | Data, Decision and Agentic AI Productivity Paradox
We are stoked to announce our next **Melbourne MLOps Community Meetup** of the year!
We are bringing you an absolute powerhouse lineup featuring two industry heavyweights. We will dive deep into tracking ML/DS performance using high-impact business metrics over raw statistical metrics. We will also tackle the AI coding productivity paradox and the high-stakes build-vs-buy SaaS dilemma.
**๐ค Speakers**
Weโre thrilled to introduce:
**\- Nathanael Lampe**, Machine Learning Manager *at* Bunnings Warehouse. Nat is widely recognised as one of the most brilliant, deeply technical data science leaders. He brings an elite background in advanced data science, now driving the core Data Science team at Bunnings. In his talk, *Data & Decisions,* Nat will explain how in ML, we often focus on model accuracy but itโs a lot harder to measure the decisions a model supports. When we can anchor our ML practice in true business metrics, we are better equipped to ensure analytics projects succeed.
**\- Javier Candeira**, Fractional CTO *at* Infoplumbing.
Javier is a distinguished veteran of the data, software, and tech consultancy scenes. He brings many years of battle-tested technical and business experience to guiding teams through today's volatile AI landscape.
His talk titled: *The Buy/Build Dilemma and the Agentic Productivity Paradox* addresses three red-hot issues in the MLOps community:
1\. Local LLM inference and tooling for small scale teams\. What is too much local MLOps for a 1\-5 person shop? Is local inference only a cost saver\, or are there also capabilies unlocked by the finer\-grained control afforded by operating oneโs own models?
2\. The Buy/Build dilemma\. This is a question for every company\, from small SaaS to big corporate\. The abundance of LLM coding tools shifts the balance\. How?
3\. The Productivity Paradox: If Agentic Coding and LLM autocomplete are so great\, where are the great new products? Whereโs the programmer productivity going?
Javier will showcase some of his NixOS-based MLOps-for-one tools, and will attempt to progress the conversation on these three questions with his own reflections based on personal experience.
**Networking**
The Melbourne MLOps Community is committed to fostering a space where AI/ML engineers and practitioners can connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Come ready to discuss:
* The tools youโre experimenting with
* Trends youโre seeing in ML and MLOps
* Challenges youโre tackling
* Ways to find peer support
Weโll have food, drinks, and the perfect space for great conversations โ so feel free to bring along anyone interested in ML, MLOps, or AI more broadly.
**Agenda**
๐ **5:30pm** โ Networking, drinks & food
๐ **6:00pm** โ Welcome
๐ค **6:10pm** โ Presentation by Nathanael
โ **6:30pm** โ Questions for Nathanael
๐ค **6:40pm** โ Presentation by Javier
โ **7:00pm** โ Questions for Javier
๐ป **7:10pm onwards** โ Networking, drinks & food
Weโre looking forward to seeing you there!
**P.S.** If you canโt make it in person, weโll be streaming the event via Google Meet.
Google Meet link: [https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt](https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt)
What Breaks When AI Picks Up: Lessons from Voice AI in Australian Healthcare
**What Breaks When AI Picks Up:**
**Lessons from Voice AI in Australian Healthcare**
181 commits. 10 weeks. 28% were fixes.
In this session, Dr Kevin Ong, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO of Voral.ai, and Principal AI Consultant at Equal Experts Australia, shares what really broke when AI was deployed on a live phone line handling patient calls in Australian healthcare practices. From phantom bookings and four-second silent gaps that no unit test could catch, to race conditions where callers were simultaneously handled by multiple AI agents - this wasnโt theory, it was production reality.
No polished architecture diagrams. Just hard won lessons from the fixes that followed.
**Agenda**
5 30 PM - Gates open (Networking drinks & food)
6 15 PM - G-EE-K Talk
7 PM - Q&A
7 15 PM - Networking drinks (and more food)
8 30 PM - Wrap up
Bitcoin Basics - Altcoins & Tax
**Bitcoin Basics -** Altcoins & Tax
This is a Melbourne based, live event. Limited seating, booking required.
Hosted by Craig A
Guest Speaker: Sam Accetta from Haines Muir Hill, Member of the Institute, Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand
**What Youโll Learn:**
* The Bitcoin Basics related to;
* What is Bitcoin
* Bitcoin comparison to Altcoins.
* Bitcoin and Altcoin historical performance.
* What makes Bitcoin special?
* Basis of Taxation
* Ordinary Income
* Capital Gains
* Capital Gains Tax Example
* Personal Use Assets
* Stablecoins
* Leaving Australia - Tax Xonsequences AML/CTF Rules.
* Questions and answers.
At the upcoming live Bitcoin event, attendees will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Bitcoin, with a focus on how it compares to altcoins and the key taxation considerations involved. The session will explore the historical performance of Bitcoin and altcoins, as well as the unique characteristics that set Bitcoin apart. It will also provide an overview of how Bitcoin is taxed, including ordinary income and capital gains, supported by practical capital gains tax examples. In addition, attendees will learn about special considerations such as personal use assets, stablecoins, the potential tax consequences of leaving Australia, and important AML/CTF rules.
A dedicated Q&A segment will allow participants to ask questions and engage directly with knowledgeable speakers.
This is a free community event designed to promote education around Bitcoin and support the growth of the local Bitcoin community. With limited seats available, early booking is highly recommended to secure your spot. Donโt miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Bitcoin in a practical, hands-on setting.
Please send us a message if there is someting in particular you would like to hear about and we will aim to include it within the presentation on the night.
**IMPORTANT** please arrive by 5:45pm to ensure we can let you in at ground level and to access the lifts. Thereafter, we may not have someone available to let you in the building.
**Location: Melbourne Connect - Level 7 Manhari Room 7212.**
**Address: 700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053**
How to get there? Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station, there are multiple bus options or paid parking is available at Ace Parking, Cardigan House.
Detailed Directions: [Directions Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KL-V_FoEyLkfWzGtFXMNOzSfTI_8K6e/view?usp=sharing)
The event will be catered. There'll be some finger food/snacks and drinks available. Please register early so we can allow for everyone.
If there is something in particular you would like to learn about, send us a message and we will do our best to include it in the presentation.
*\*Final details are subject to change.*
๐ฅ FREE SALSA FOR BEGINNERS ๐ฅ
**Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba Beginner Classes in Prahran** ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ป
Always wanted to try? Now is the time! Learn to dance with our friendly beginner classes for Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba. Youโll always walk away with a smile after dancing!
**Get Fit. Have Fun. Meet new people.**
Every Wednesday night
Prahran RSL
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
**Timetable**
๐ **6.30pm** **FREE Intro to Cuban Salsa** (30mn)
๐ 7.00pm Beginner 1 Cuban Salsa & Bachata
๐ 8.10pm Beginner 1 Kizomba
๐ธPrivates lessons also available if you canโt make group classes!
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
**Location:**
Prahran RSL
301 High Street Prahran
Looking forward to seeing you all! ๐๐บ๐ป
\*\*\*
**Cost:**
Try our Free Intro class and after if you want to increase your dance level, feel free to enjoy our special deal for new students below!
๐ฃ **Beginner Welcome Pack** ๐ฃ
4 weeks Beginner Classes + 30 min Private Lesson
Just $65!! (value $165)
๐For more information
๐ธYou can contact us directly :
0411 572 822
โ
David Smile Dance
https://www.davidsmiledance.com
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends!
๐โโ๏ธTraining menu๐โโ๏ธ
Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~
Fed Square Assembly
ใhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=icใ
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
๐ฅ40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
ใscheduleใ
6:00 p.m Gathering
6:10 p.m Start
7:00 p.m End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you ๐
Computer Programming Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Elixir Melbourne meetup
Welcome to Elixir Melbourne's monthly meetup. Where we go over Elixir ecosystem news, listen to great talks, and socialise with other Elixir developers of all levels.
Weโre rebooting the meetup after a hiatus with new (and old) organisers, a new venue and emphasis on more time to socialise.
There are still speaking spots open. If you want to talk about anything Elixir related, get in touch.
**Agenda**
* 6:00pm - Arrive, socialise
* 6:30pm - Welcome; introduction; โwhoโs hiringโ pitches.
* 6:45pm - Talk 1 (speaking spot open!)
* 7:15pm - Food, socialise
* 7:45pm - Maybe another talk (speaking spot open!)
* 8:15pm - Finish up and head to Saving Grace downstairs (32 Church Ln, Melbourne, VIC 3000)
**Sponsor**
Huge thanks to [SuperAPI](https://superapi.com.au/) for catering and venue.
Progressibu Japanese English Language Exchange
## ๐ฏ๐ต Progressi้จ: Japanese-English Language & Culture Exchange ๐ฆ๐บ
**"Serious Study, Authentic Community" โ ๆฌๆฐใงๅญฆใณใๆฌๆฐใงไบคๆตใใใ**
Join us for our weekly exchange designed for those dedicated to practicing Japanese and English. This is a space to improve your language skills, share cultural insights, and make new, like-minded friends in a respectful environment.
### ๐ฏ Who This Group Is For
We welcome individuals who are here to **actively practice their Japanese or English**. Whether you are looking for a study partner or want to learn more about culture, this is a community for focused and meaningful interaction.
**โ
ๅไปๆนๆณ / Event Check-in (Strictly Required)** ๅฐ็ใฎ้ใๅฟ
ใไธปๅฌ่
ใซไปฅไธใฎๆ็คบใใ้กใใใพใ / Upon arrival, please present the following to the organizer:
* **Meetupใฎๅๅ ็ณใ่พผใฟ๏ผRSVP๏ผ็ป้ขใใๆ็คบใใ ใใใ** / Show your Meetup RSVP confirmation screen.
* **ไบ็ดใชใ๏ผNo RSVP๏ผใงใฎๅๅ ใฏใๆญใใใฆใใใพใใ** / No walk-ins permitted without a confirmed RSVP.
* **Participation Fee: $3 CASH** Non-Japanese citizens.
### ๐ซ Conduct & Safety Policy
To ensure a high-quality experience for all members, we maintain a strict standard of behavior:
* **Immediate Ban:** Any individual found guilty of misconduct or creating "trouble" will be banned from the group immediately.**.**
* **Organizer Authority:** The Organizer reserves the right to remove any member at their sole discretion to maintain the safety and integrity of the community.
* **Respectful Interaction:** All members are expected to be polite and mindful of others. Do not make fellow participants feel uncomfortable or pressured.
* **Privacy:** Please respect the personal boundaries of others. Do not pressure members for private contact information.
**If any member makes you feel uncomfortable, please report it immediately to the organizers: Shin, David, or Ray.**
***
### ๐ Event Details
* **Time:** Saturday, 4:00 PM โ 6:00 PM
* **Arrival:** Please arrive **10โ15 minutes early** due to limited seating.
* **Entry Fee:** **$3 CASH** (Non-Japanese citizens). This contribution covers monthly meetup hosting fees.
* **Photography:** Photos will be taken during the event for our community archives.
### ๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅๆฌ่ชใงใฎใๆกๅ
ใกใซใใซใณๅธๅ
ใฎใซใใงใงใๆฌๆฐใงๅญฆในใๆฅ่ฑ่จ่ชๆๅไบคๆตไผใไธปๅฌใใฆใใพใใ
* **็ฎ็:** ๆฅๆฌ่ชใป่ฑ่ชใฎ็ทด็ฟใใใใฆๅใ็ฎๆจใๆใคๅไบบไฝใใ็ฎ็ใจใใฆใใพใใ
* **ๅๅ ่ฒป:** ๆฅๆฌๅฝ็ฑไปฅๅคใฎๆนใฏ $3ใใซ๏ผ็พ้ใฎใฟ๏ผใ
* **ใซใผใซ:** ่ฟทๆ่ก็บใใใฉใใซใ่ตทใใๆนใฎๅๅ ใฏไธๅ็ฆๆญขใงใใไธปๅฌ่
ใฎๅคๆญใซใใใๅณๅบงใซ้ไผใปๅบๅ
ฅใ็ฆๆญขใฎๆช็ฝฎใๅใใใฆใใใ ใใพใใ
* ๅฐใฃใใใจใใใใฐใใใใซใชใผใฌใใคใถใผ๏ผShin, David, Ray๏ผใพใงใ็ฅใใใใ ใใใ
### ๐ Connect With Us
* **Facebook:** [facebook.com/groups/progressibu](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.facebook.com/groups/progressibu)
* **X (Twitter):** [twitter.com/progressibu](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://twitter.com/progressibu)
Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Welcome to Respawnโs Gamers Citadel! ๐ก๏ธ
Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. ๐ฅค
Entry is $3 or buy yourself a drink or food. ๐ฒ
At the โGamers Citadelโ, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! ๐ฏ โ๏ธ
Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If youโre bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. โค๏ธ
Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that youโre one of us! โ๏ธ
Whether youโre a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Donโt miss out on the fun! ๐คฉ
Our games list is below! ๐
Game Station A - PS2:
1st Game: ???
2nd Game: ???
Game Station B - ??? - Dean:
1st Game: ???
2nd Game: ???
Game Station C - ??? - Michael
1st Game: ???
2nd Game: ???
Game Station D - TCG + Board Games:
Pokรฉmon TCG
YU-Gi-OH! TCG
UNO
JENGA
BYO available!
You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. ๐
Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social ๐ฑ
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW ๐ง
Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ ๐
Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ ๐ฉโ๐ป
Melbourne Language Exchange & Social at The Asian Beer Cafe
**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup ๐**
We meet weekly at **Thursday โ Asian Beer Cafรฉ**
**Level 3, Melbourne Central**
**211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
We will be in the area called the Chairmans Lounge. It is roped off.
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5**.
***
### ๐ฌ Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
๐ This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
***
###
***
### โฐ What to expect
We consistently have **100โ120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times โ
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends โ most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
***
### ๐ Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
Youโll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
***
### ๐ฃ๏ธ Why join?
๐ A relaxed, social way to practice English
๐ Meet people from around the world
๐ No pressure, no structure โ just conversations
***
### ๐ FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
Weโre looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
๐ Youโll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed โ many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
๐ [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
***
๐ฒ **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
How is it that you can Help kids or yourself to become a better student!
Too many kids as well as teenagers and adults have problems with study.
Today's meetup will inform you about the basics in STUDY TECHNOLOGY that provides an understanding of the basics of learning and supplies exact ways to overcome all the pitfalls one can encounter during study. This is applicable to young children, teenagers (or their parents that are trying to help them) and adults alike.
Study Technology shows how one studies in order to comprehend a subject so one can apply it. Laws on which learning is based and workable methods have also been discovered for anyone to apply for themselves or when teaching others.
Too many students graduate from school and college unable to put to use what theyโve learned in school.
Itโs not that theyโre stupid or that their teachers didnโt know how to teach.
More than likely it traces back to the one thing missing from most educationsโlearning how to learn in the first place.
We all went to school, yet isnโt it odd that no one taught us how to study?
The information presented at this meetup can help anyone improve others or his own ability to learn.
It is a practical tool that parents and teachers alike can use to enhance a child's study performance. Youโll learn the barriers that lie between your own or a child's education.
And you will very quickly learn how to overcome them.
This technology will enable you or a child to pursue any subject with skill and confidence.
Teachers who have "hard to handle/distributive " or slow learners in class will absolutely love the amazing turn around most often seen in improved behaviour and student performance in class.
If you or your child has difficulties at school (or learning new things at work or online) than this meetup is important to you.
If you can not make it to our meetup than contact the organizer and arrange it to suit your time.
This technology can if one was to live far away be taught online. (extension course)
You may offcourse also opt to have this technology taught to your own child by experienced volunteeer staff or learn about this yourself and transfer this knowledge to those you want to have better grades.
Yes it is possible to improve anyone's study performance. All it takes is just 5 steps.
See you at this meetup.
Pam
DUPR Sunday Pickleball @ Melbourne Central *Read description* RMIT PKBL CLUB
๐ฅ๐พ Social Pickleball DUPR Round Robin โ All Levels Welcome! ๐ฅ๐พ
๐ Top 3 players win a FREE session at any future RMIT Pickleball DUPR event!
๐ข Instagram: @rmit_pickleball
๐ข WhatsApp: RMIT Pickleball Club
๐ Paddles and balls provided!
Join us for a social yet competitive pickleball session with DUPR-rated matches. Meet new players, enjoy great games, and build your DUPR rating in a fun round robin format.
๐ฅ Who is it for?
* Members of the public and RMIT students
* Social and competitive players looking for rated games
* Intermediate and advanced players
* New DUPR players are welcome if they are comfortable with pickleball rules, scoring, and gameplay
๐ Format
* DUPR round robin format
* Partners and opponents will rotate throughout the session
* Pairings are generated based on results from previous rounds
* No fixed partners for the session
* All match results will be submitted to DUPR
โ
How to join?
1. Become a club member at the RMIT Store (one-off payment)
2. RSVP on Meetup to join the session
3. Once marked as โGoingโ, pay for the session:
* Payment link will be posted in the Meetup comments section 1โ3 days before the event
* Use your RMIT Store account with an active club membership
If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to โNot Goingโ.
โณ Priority on Waitlist
1. Clear Meetup profile with your name and photo
2. RMIT students
3. Regular attendees
๐
On the day
* New players, please introduce yourself to the host
* Have your Pickleheads app and DUPR account ready before the session
* A Pickleheads group invite will be provided on the day for match assignments and score entry
* If you have not joined Pickleheads or created a DUPR account yet, please arrive a little earlier and we can help you get set up before play begins
* Have your emailed ticket receipt ready, as it may be checked on the day
๐ Cancellations and Refunds
* No refunds for change of mind, non-attendance, or no-shows
* Refunds are only provided if the event is cancelled (e.g. weather or court availability)
* Credit for a future session may be offered by agreement if an event is cancelled
* Only pay using the payment link shared in Meetup comments. Using old payment links is at your own risk.
Whether youโre new to pickleball or a regular player, this is a great way to get some games in and connect with the community. Come solo or bring a friend โ everyone is welcome!
๐ Spots are limited, so RSVP early! ๐
Computer Programming Events Near You
Connect with your local Computer Programming community
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it โseems good,โ and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, weโll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. Weโll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
Weโll cover:
* Why โit looks goodโ is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works โ and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, youโll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
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.
July Meeting - Lightning Talks!
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*July Meeting - Lightning Talks!*
Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET).
Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please).
There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve!
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Cocoaheads
We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**!
The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*.
Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm




















