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Discuss & Social ๐ท How to not be replaced by AI?
**Discussion overview:** AI can write essays, generate art, and even build programs in seconds. As algorithms take over the office, many of us fear the pressure to become hyper-efficient machines just to survive. But is trying to beat AI at its own game a losing battle? Or is doubling down on our flawed, emotional human traits our best defense? Whether you're a creative, a young professional, or just trying to navigate a digital world, let's discuss what makes us irreplaceable...
1\. ๐ค **Beat the Machine:** Should we learn to work like AI, or focus on skills AI can never copy?
2\. ๐จ **The Creative Clone:** Can algorithms ever replicate true artistic vision and human empathy?
3\. ๐ฅ **Return on Investment:** Will AI force us to value real human connection over KPIs?
*Join us for a relaxed group conversation where we explore real life, grey areas, and how our different cultures and backgrounds shape our views about key topics.* *Expect real talk, no judgment, and a chance to learn how others see it.*
**\*Come for the discussion, stay for the friendships. Our weekly discussion series brings together thoughtful people for honest conversations on relationships, life, and society - with warm social vibes before and after.\***
**WHAT TO EXPECT:**
* Good vibes only: we chat big topics in a chill, respectful way. No arguing - just open-minded exchange.
* We warm up with casual socializing (come solo or with friends!)
* The topic starts around 7:45/8pm, wraps around 9:30.
* ๐ There's pizza, drinks, milkshakes and snacks available at the bar (incl plant-based options)
* And most people stay until late for drinks and mingling!
**DISCUSSION FORMAT:**
**\- Our group conversations are open and flexible\! There is a very soft guided flow to ensure we focus on the key questions\, and to ensure that everyone gets a balanced opportunity to speak\.**
\- We rotate groups intentionally during the discussion so everyone gets to meet a wider mix of people and perspectives\.
\- After the structured part\, youโre free to mix and mingle with anyone\.
**Here's a typical discussion flow, but we may adjust this depending on the turnout:**
\- Introductions and initial thoughts *(\~5 mins).*
\- Group breakouts per question *(\~20 mins x 3).*
\- Final round of opinions *(\~10 mins)*.
\- Mix and mingle\, make new friends\, get drinks etc *(\~until late)*
**Rules & etiquette:**
1\. Debate the topic\, not the participants \- no personal attacks please\.
2\. No phones\, no interrupting\, no bystanding\.
3\. Always follow the moderator/host instructions and guidelines\.
**WHAT IS WORLD CITIZENS?**
We're one of London's longest-running and largest communities. Since 2012 we run socials, cultural activities and stimulating discussions to foster meaningful exchange and learning among London's global professionals. They are inspired by MUN (Model United Nations) and salon discussions and offer a more relaxed and social evening version.
**LOCATION DETAILS**
What: Discussion session followed by social/networking
When: Tuesday, 7:30pm until late.
Where: Curzon Aldgate (bar area), 2 Canter Way, E1 8PS
Closest stations: Aldgate East, Aldgate, Tower Hill/Gateway
Cost: Pay for your own meals or drinks
Hosts: We have a rotating team and the actual host of each event varies. Our regular members can also help you out with basic matters.
*NOTE: like most guests, our volunteer hosts join after work and may arrive after the start time. If you are punctual or earlier than our hosts, we highly appreciate this! Please feel free to start socializing already and/or get something to eat or drink - thatโs the point of our events anyway! Our regular members can also help you out with any basic matters.*
**\*Our other weekly events\***
\- Friday evening socials every week
\- Saturday afternoon cafe in Chelsea
\- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday
\- Outdoor fun \(hiking\, kayaking\, etc\) every weekend
\- Dining\, cultural and travel activities on\-demand
**JOIN OUR TEAM!**
We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"!
**DISCLAIMER**
We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
Free English Classes Southampton
17:15-18:00 Doors open / Registration
17:30-18:30 Free English Classes in small groups
18:30-19:15 Meal for ยฃ3.5 / Meet new people
www.freeenglishclasses.org
Sid's Badminton Tues Session @ Club Night 8-10pm,Bโ,C+โ Players & Above!
**Tuesday Badminton Session โ 8:00โ10:00pm at Queen Mother Sports Centre, Victoria**
**Venue**
Queen Mother Sports Centre (Everyone Active), 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL
Itโs a 5โminute walk from Victoria Station. Full sports hall with 5 courts.
**RSVP Required**
Everyone attending must RSVP in advance. Members can also confirm by email or text.
**Session Fee**
ยฃ14 per session
Includes premium feather shuttles.
**Payment**
Please pay at the start of the session.
Firstโtimers must pay in cash due to previous noโshows and nonโpayment.
All firstโtimers must also register on our inโhouse MatchMaking app before joining the courts. If you havenโt registered, you wonโt be able to start playing.
Mobile reception in the hall is poor, so if you are set up to pay by bank transfer, you must pay in advance before attending. If we have to chase payment afterwards, the fee becomes ยฃ20.
Bank transfer is available from your second session onwards once itโs set up and we confirm your playing level fits the standard of the club.
Please only attend if you have RSVPโd on Meetup and are able to pay the session fee on arrival or have already transferred in advance.
If payment still isnโt settled, you will be removed from the group and blocked from attending future sessions.
The same applies to noโshows who do not release their RSVP within the cancellation policy.
**Membership Options**
We are a membershipโbased club and offer several membership options if a place is offered to you and your playing level fits the club. If membership isnโt for you, payโasโyouโplay is also available by RSVP on meetup. Full details: [https://www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk/membership.php](https://www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk/membership.php?utm_source=copilot.com "www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk")
**Skill Level**
We keep a good standard at our Tuesday sessions, but donโt worry if youโre a bit rusty or havenโt played for a while. Weโll help you find your level. Our MatchMaking app grades you over your first three consecutive sessions, and we offer a threeโsession trial for ยฃ36 so you can settle in and see where you fit. As a guide, Tuesday sessions are for intermediate to strong intermediate ladies, and strong intermediate to advanced men. If youโre unsure of your level, come along โ weโll assess it on court and point you in the right direction.
**Whatโs Included**
โข Premium feather shuttles (Yonex, Yehlex, Victor)
โข 5 courts
โข Fair and organised rotation
โข Players grouped by level
โข Optional gradeโbased competitive courts in the last 30 minutes when possible.
โข MatchMaking app available for those who want to track results
**Cancellation Policy**
Please cancel at least 12 hours before the session.
Late cancellations or noโshows will be charged the full fee.
Outstanding fees must be cleared before attending again.
**Parking**
Free after 6:30pm on single yellow lines and after 7:00pm on single red lines.
Always check local signs.
**Liability**
Sidโs Badminton Club is NOT responsible for personal property loss or injury.
**Questions**
Message us on Meetup or email info@sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk
Website: [www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk](http://www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk/)
Looking forward to seeing you on court.
Sidโs Badminton Club
English Conversation Cafรฉ - Chelsea
Join us for a fun and engaging morning filled with conversations and connections with international friends at the English Conversation Cafรฉ in Chelsea.
DOORS OPEN FROM 9:30AM
A chance to meet new people, share stories and practice your English in a relaxed and welcoming environment. There will be a different topic every week for us to focus our conversations on.
Every Tuesday morning - term time only.
Food and drink provided, free of charge! No need to bring anything, just yourself!
Ray AI Dev Day (External RSVP)
**Important:** Register on the [event website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026060201) is required for admission.
**RSVP on meetup is turned off**
Scale AI with confidenceโ Learn directly from industry experts and power builders at this free technical event featuring real-world talks and hands-on workshops designed to move your AI workloads from experiment to production.
**What to expect:**
* Community-Led Talks: Learn real-world lessons, proven architectures, and scaling patterns.
* Direct Expert Access: Engage directly with Rayโs creators and builders to get answers, insights, and best practices for productionizing AI.
* Hands-on Workshops: Accelerate your path to production with an instructor-led Ray workshop
* Peer Networking: Connect with experienced engineers and AI teams and learn from shared experiences.
**Agenda**
* 9:00AM - 9:30AM Registration + Networking
* 9:30AM - 10:15AM Opening Keynote
* 10:15AM - 12:30PM Ray User Talks
* 12:30PM - 1:30PM Expo hall: Lunch and Networking
* 1:30PM - 5:00PM Hands-on Workshop: Building Distributed AI with Ray
* 2:00PM - 3:15PM Future of Ray: Technical Roundtable (Invite-only)
* 5:00PM - 6:30PM Expo hall: Happy Hour and Networking
**Venue:**
Convene 200 Aldersgate, St Paul, London
**Sponsors:**
AWS, CoreWeave, Nebius
Free in-person English classes in London
Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+)
Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes.
No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program.
Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS
Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information.
OR
Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom.
See you soon!
Build, Run, Secure: AI in Production
Join Docker and Black Duck for an evening meetup! Register directly at https://luma.com/o9i3yqns
London's AI week just got an extra night and this one's about what happens after the demo.
โJoin Docker and Black Duck for an evening built around the questions developers are actually wrestling with: How do you ship AI-powered applications without introducing new security risks? What does responsible AI tooling look like at the container and pipeline level? And what does "production-ready" actually mean in 2026?
โ
We're gathering the week of LeadDev London and AI DevCon, so expect a room full of engineers and technical leaders who are deep in the work โ not just talking about AI, but building with it and responsible for securing it.
โ**On the agenda:**
* โ6:30PM Doors Open
* โ6:30PM - 7:30PM Light bites, drinks, networking
* โ7:30PM Talk #1: **Oleg ล elajev, Docker**
* โ8:00PM Talk #2: **Emmanuel Gonzalez Carmona, Black Duck**
* โ8:30PM - 9:30PM Light bites, drinks, networking
โDoors open at 6:30 PM. Space is capped at 50 โ register to hold your spot.
โPlease register with your company email if possible. If you are approved, you will receive your confirmation along with the event location.
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PyData London 2026
PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europeโs leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community.
**THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.**
https://pydata.org/london2026
EnglishSpanishMeetup Picnic
Llevar comida para compartir , tenedor y cuchillo y servilletas. Sรญ puedes encontrar cerca de la Pavillion, (Cafe).
Enlace aquรญ:
[https://thelondonthing.co.uk/pavilion-cafe/](https://thelondonthing.co.uk/pavilion-cafe/)
Ubicaciรฒn: Victoria Parque
Codigo postal (Parque) : E9 7DD
Pavillion Cafรจ, Londres E9 7DE
Bring food, knife and fork and napkins. If you can find close to the Pavillion (Cafe).
Link here:
[https://thelondonthing.co.uk/pavilion-cafe/](https://thelondonthing.co.uk/pavilion-cafe/)
Location: Victoria Park
Postcode (Park) : E9 7DD
Pavilion Cafรจ, London E9 7DE
Web Engineering London: AI Agents, Security & Modern Web Systems
Hey hey London folks ๐
Weโre excited to kick off a new chapter for our London meetup community! React Advanced London is evolving into Web Engineering London โ expanding beyond React to cover the broader world of modern web engineering, from frontend architecture and full-stack systems to AI-powered developer workflows. Join us on **June 3** for the first edition of the new series ๐
**๐Location:**
20 Farringdon Road EC1M 3HE, Clerkenwell.
**๐ฃ Call for Proposals**
Have an idea or story to share? Submit your talk proposal through our [CFP form](https://forms.gle/rCiQ8Y4jajiC8AHMA) and take the stage at one of our upcoming meetups!
**๐ค Organized by**
This event made possible thanks to the support from [AI Coding Summit](https://aicodingsummit.com/) and [React Advanced London](https://reactadvanced.com/) organizers โ [GitNation](https://portal.gitnation.org/).
**๐ค Sponsored by**
Huge thanks to our friends [Depop](https://www.depop.com/)!
Depop is a circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable, affordable secondhand fashion. Since Depop was founded in 2011, our community of 43M registered users has helped popularise preloved fashion and drive forward resale culture, globally. Explore open opportunities here: [https://depopcareers.com/](https://depopcareers.com/)
**๐ค Want to support our community?**
Weโre looking for venue partners and sponsors for future meetups. Letโs discuss collaboration โ [contact us!](https://forms.gle/zWYxsanfbhV64dEr5)
**๐ Event Schedule**
18:00 - Doors open - snacks, beer, socialization
18:30 - Opening notes
**18:40 - Combating On-Platform Phishing at Scale -** [James McGill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgill-0a997038/)
**19:05 - Your Agent Is an Infinite Canvas -** [RL Nabors](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nearestnabors/)
19:30 - Breaks
**19.45 - Building Confidence at the Boundaries: An Outside In Testing Strategy - [Eduardo Aparicio Cardenes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eacardenes/)**
**20:10 - Networking, Open Mic Lightning Talks**
Mingle until 21:00 pm
โ
**๐ Code of Conduct**
By registering for this event you agree to comply with our [CoC](https://gitnation.com/coc)
**๐ฉ Contact**
[events@gitnation.org](mailto:events@gitnation.org)
[https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced](https://twitter.com/ReactAdvanced)
[http://youtube.com/ReactConferences](http://youtube.com/ReactConferences)
[https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org](https://bsky.app/profile/reactadvanced.gitnation.org)
English/Spanish Meetup
Improve your Spanish/English with a bunch of friendly people over a pint!
ยกPuedes mejorar tรน Espaรฑol/Ingles con un grupo de personas amables con una bebida!
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น Global Language Exchange & Social ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ท๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฌ
PLEASE **READ the event information below**
**๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฌ๐บ๐ธ๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐บ๐ต๐ฑ**Join us on **Friday** for our always popular global language exchange and social.
We"re **Languages in London๐**the Highest Rated ๐ international language exchange group in London with 1700+ reviews rated 5 stars โญโญโญโญโญ
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST:**
๐ Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive.
๐ Collect & wear your languages badge as soon as you arrive BEFORE buying your drinks
๐Pay the ยฃ2 event fee. **The event fee is ยฃ6 if you arrive after 8:30pm**
Then, start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
[www.languages.london](www.languages.london)
**WHEN & WHERE**
We're returning to The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe.**
**Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU**
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA)
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
โด๏ธWhen you arrive please collect and wear your personalised languages badge. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome ๐
โด๏ธWear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave โป๏ธ
โด๏ธYou're expected to buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
๐ท๐ด๐ฎ๐ท๐น๐ผ๐ต๐น๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐น๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ง๐ธ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ท
**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
This is** not **a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers...Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
Our events are for a truly global community and citizens from around the ๐ It's your international language hub in London ๐
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol,p francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages? Or maybe prefer to only speak English ....that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome **Spread the word...Bring your friends, colleagues and family ๐
๐ฒ๐ฆ๐น๐ญ๐ฐ๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ณ๐ฟ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ท๐ญ๐บ๐ป๐ช๐ณ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฎ๐ช
The creator and organiser of** Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees ๐ป
**โ ๏ธInactive community members and those that "no-show" at our events are regularly removed from our groupโ ๏ธ**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tigrinya, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ง๐ช๐ต๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ช๐ต๐ธ๐ช๐ฌ๐ณ๐ด๐ฌ๐ญ๐ต๐ท๐ฒ๐พ๐ป๐ณ๐ช๐จ๐ฟ๐ฆ
**SUSTAINABLE **๐๐ณ
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing โน๏ธ
The Solution?.Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! ๐
So, please make sure you return your badge before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down๐
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE **๐ฎโโ๏ธ****
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice ๐ธ
**SPREAD THE WORD** ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ**
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow your** community, thank you โฅ๏ธ
Join our community - [https://www.languages.london/](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London ๐๐
๐จ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฐ๐จ๐พ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐น๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ต๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฟ๐ฌ๐น๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ธ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ท๐น๐ฟ๐ง๐ด๐ถ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต๐ง๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐น๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐น๐ฑ๐ป๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฆ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ด๐จ๐บ๐ฉ๐ด๐ญ๐ณ๐ง๐พ๐บ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ธ๐ด๐ต๐พ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ต๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ช๐น๐ธ๐ป๐ท๐ช๐พ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฑ๐
London Airflow Meetup at Salisbury House!
**We're back at Salisbury House for our summer London Airflow Meetup! Join fellow members of the data engineering community for an evening of engaging talks, great food and drinks, and exclusive swag!**
**PRESENTATIONS**
***Talk #1: The Orchestration Layer: A Blueprint for Scaling Dynamic DAGs with Integrated Data Quality Gates***
* **Speaker**: [Vasudev Maduri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasudevmaduri/), Staff Data Engineer, Admiral Group Plc
Ensuring high-quality data, accuracy, completeness, and schema validity is essential for building data trust. However, scaling data quality checks across diverse datasets often leads to duplicated boilerplate Python code, human error, and a massive bottleneck for Data Engineering teams.
In this talk, weโll explore how to shift data quality from a backlog of tech debt into an automated, self-serve developer experience directly tied to Airflow. We will demonstrate how to build a multi-faceted data observability framework that empowers end-user teams to define their own DQ rules without writing any Python code. By hiding complex Airflow code, users simply select their parametersโYAML configurations that instantly translate into fully dynamic, end-to-end DAGs, including in-flight data quality gates.
The core of this session focuses on the technical implementation of integrated DQ checks that live directly *inside* the generated pipelines. Youโll learn how this metadata-driven approach enables a "shift-left" strategy for data observability, automatically enforcing data contracts and routing alerts without manual engineering intervention.
***Talk #2: Self-healing Data Pipelines in Airflow***
* **Speaker**: [Nilesh Khandalkar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshskhandalkar/), Senior Manager, Capgemini
Modern data pipelines remain largely reactiveโfailures trigger alerts, manual retries, and ongoing operational overhead for engineering teams. As systems scale, this approach introduces fragility, delays, and growing complexity in maintaining reliable workflows.
This session explores how to design self-healing data pipelines in Airflow using practical patterns such as intelligent retries, conditional branching, and targeted recovery mechanisms. Real-world failure scenarios are used to illustrate how pipelines can detect issues, trigger remediation steps, and resume execution without full restarts or human intervention.
The session also looks ahead to how AI-assisted anomaly detection can further enhance these systems by identifying unexpected patterns and enabling more proactive, resilient data workflows.
***Talk #3: What We Got Right (and Wrong) Building a 50-Source Data Platform on Airflow***
* **Speaker**: [Arnaud Caldow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-caldow-384423142/), Senior Data Engineer at Collibra
Collibra helps enterprises govern their data, but how does Collibra's own data team manage the data that powers the business? The answer is an Airflow-based platform that stitches together dlt, dbt, Kubernetes and Collibra's own product for governance -- all orchestrated through 87 DAGs serving 12 business domains.
This talk traces a data point's journey through the stack: from API extraction via dlt pipelines running inside KubernetesPodOperator pods, through a layered dbt architecture where platform engineers standardize data and analysts build business models on top, into analytics outputs that serve multiple business teams, and finally back into Collibra Data Governance via reverse-ETL integration DAGs.
Along the way, I'll share the patterns that emerged from operating this at scale: how we evolved from one-off custom pipelines to a reproducible framework that's documented well enough for AI subagents (or a new hire) to generate models from scratch, how our own Pod Operators let us test feature branches on shared environments, and how we're leveraging that same mechanism to migrate from Redshift to BigQuery (and from Airflow 2 to Airflow 3) without downtime. Behind the scenes, a 1Password-backed pipeline diffs credential hashes nightly, catching rotations before they break a DAG.
**AGENDA**
* **5:30-6 PM:** Arrivals, networking, food & drinks
* **6-7:45PM:** Presentations
* **7:45-8PM:** Networking
Spanish Conversational Club in London!
Please read the full description!
**Spanish Conversational Club**
**Club de conversaciรณn en ESPAรOL**
**How does it work?**
The Spanglish club is for all people wanting to improve their Spanish outside of a class room. Depending on numbers, there are going to be groups of max 6 people, the groups will be Beginners (A2), Intermediate and Advance. Each group will have a Spanish native speaker who can help you with your Spanish :) We will first meet our table amig@s and socialise, then we will make a fun and interesting activity for you to have a better Spanish speaking experience. Please book only if you are 100% sure to attend as there will be other Spanglishers waiting for you.
**Where? Time?**
Royal Festival Hall
Riverside Bar
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
19:30 to 21:00
**Google Maps:** **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5)**
**Note:** We will be at the front of the Riverside Bar. Although, this might change depending on tablesโ availability. Please look for Spanglish Flag/t-shirt or simply call us +447870776718. We donโt have a private area, weโll be at a public space. There will be public noise. You can join the **Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76)** for the latest updates.
**How much does it cost?**
ยฃ10
Your attendance is confirmed once you have booked in this website and paid in our online store.
Store: **[https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events)**
FREE for Native Spanish Speakers. รnete! No pagas por el evento :D
**Why should I come?**
You should come if you want to be immersed in a Spanish conversation with native speakers for 90 mins and more! You should also come if you want to make new friends and learn about different cultures at the same time.
**Can we have a drink during the session?**
Of course, it is all about feeling comfortable and we all know that a drink help us with fluency, there is a coffee shop and a bar at the center.
**Can I suggest topics or just make an open suggestion?**
Of course, just bring your suggestions to the session or send us an email. Your event planner will ensure your suggestion has the right execution. We are here to help and provide you guys with the best environment possible for you to have fun and improve your Spanish speaking.
**Note:** This event is not suggested for beginners A1 Zero Spanish learners. Please get in touch if you need some lessons.
**Suggestions or Qs**
Just drop me a WhatsApp, message or email.
Our events are advertised on different platforms. For this event we expect around 20 people.
**[Whatsapp](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1),** Calls or MSNs **[+447870776718](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1)**
**Instagram** and **Facebook** as **[@spanglishlc](https://www.instagram.com/spanglishlc/)**
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Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
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
Maximalist Gardening - Talk at Inniswood
Garden to the Max
Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting and garden reception. Featured speaker, Teresa Woodard, will discuss maximalist gardening
Having a maximalist garden is a bold aesthetic choiceโyet it also brings vitality back to the earth, in an abundant expression of more. Garden to the Max celebrates gardens across the US that embrace maximalism through joy and wonder, nonstop blooms, and abundant layers
06/07/2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Days: Sun
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S Hempstead Rd
Westerville, OH, 43081
(614)508-8111
Location Map: Innis House.
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20.
To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings.
Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Hereโs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this yearโs Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it โa sure-fired crowd-pleaserโ that โjust might be the feel-good hit of the year!โ Others say, โPaul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmerโ thatโs both โhilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carneyโs โlong run of success with yet another charmerโ and โa sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!โ
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and weโll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan























