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Microsoft Build //localhost:dubai
This in-person event is built for developers and cloud engineers who want to design, build, and deploy real-world AI solutions on Azure. Expect a hands-on, implementation-focused experience using Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot with live demos, guided labs, and practical developer workflows.
**What to expect:**
* Key takeaways and announcements from Microsoft Build 2026
* Deep dive into Azure AI and Generative AI use cases
* Live demos with Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot
* Hands-on labs to build and test AI-powered features end-to-end
* Best practices for building AI-powered applications
* Networking with the local AI developer community
Whether you're shipping your first AI feature or scaling production systems, this event is designed to give you actionable insights to accelerate your AI journey with Microsoft.
**Speakers: Mahmoud Atallah, Hatim Nagarwala, Moiz Lokanda Wala, Ahmad Uzair, Gianni Rosa Gallina**
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**Join the WhatsApp group for updates and coordination:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/E4V0vErdchT19ANsHBDe5g](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E4V0vErdchT19ANsHBDe5g)
**Please make sure to register here to reserve your seat:** [Microsoft Build //localhost:dubai | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27261/)
Tuesday Badminton @ Jumeirah (Al Manara Sports Hall) — 8-10 PM
📍 **Venue:** Al Manara Sports Hall, near Onpassive Metro Station *(pick up and drop off available from Onpassive Metro Station) [(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/s3f3BmtB6s3SN4na6).*
We play badminton here every Tuesday, 8-10 PM.
Join our [Join the Al Qouz/Jumeirah Whatsapp Group Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KREbzal9A4899L5OzYYsOP)
**👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot.
**📝 Key Info**
This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races.
*Cost per session: 40 AED*
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
MEETING#235 "Next in Line"
**Welcome to Capital Toastmasters Club Dubai!**
Meeting number 235 is coming up this 9th of June 2026, Tuesday.
Are you searching for a community in Dubai that helps you
**Express Yourself Better**
Practice the skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence. It all starts with a fun club environment where you will learn and practice together—to grow individually.
\# Thrive With New Confidence
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has transformed nearly eight million lives through a simple, yet powerful, mission: empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
What sets Toastmasters apart isn’t just what you learn—it’s how you learn it. Every meeting is a safe opportunity to:
* Practice both planned speeches and unplanned responses
* Give and receive meaningful feedback
* Step into leadership opportunities
**JOIN US and be our guest!**
**Date: 9th of June 2026, Tuesday**
**Theme: "Next in line"**
**Toastmaster of the day/TMOD/Host: TM Kimberly Pelenio**
**⏰ Time: 7:15pm to 9:30pm**
**📍Location: 4th Floor, Summit Room, Towers Rotana Hotel , Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai , United Arab Emirates**
**Dress Code: Business attire / smart casual**
**Parking: RTA parking Available**
What to expect on meeting agenda:
* Networking with our club members and guests
* Introduction of toastmasters
* Guest introduction
* Toastmaster of the day introduction and theme of the day
* Introduction of role players by TMOD
* Word of the day
* Project speeches prepared by speakers
* Short break
* Table Topics session
* Evaluation of project speeches by speech evaluators
* Ah counter report
* Grammarian report
* Timer Reports
* General Evaluation by Toastmaster
* Closing Remarks by Toastmaster of the day
* Awards ceremony
* Group picture
Connect with us through the following contact numbers :
Club President : Toastmaster (+971) 056-212-1240
Vice-President of membership : Toastmaster (+971) 055-200-6434
📝 Guest Signup Form: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zAQLpjPcCs1RRxJ8vUYBx3ZbXn4H87BH0FfmKxJpkXg/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zAQLpjPcCs1RRxJ8vUYBx3ZbXn4H87BH0FfmKxJpkXg/viewform)
For more assistance, please join our '(Guest) Capital Toastmasters Club - Dubai' WhatsApp Group. Message us with intention if you are interested to be part of the WhatsApp group for you to be added.
💬 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/6RN5TBFZp41F26wez3Bdz4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/6RN5TBFZp41F26wez3Bdz4)
Don’t forget to follow our socials for future updates and events.
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We meet every first and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. ( We meet twice a month ) And our meetings happens usually evenings and in person.
Do share us a review after joining our meetings! We would love to hear feedback and wishing you always a fun-learning experience.
See you there! :)
Dubai Downtown Book Club | 📚 "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind"
Welcome to the **Downtown Dubai Book Discussion Circle (every 2 weeks Tuesday)**.
📚✨ This session is about the book: "**Secrets of the Millionaire Mind**" by T. Harv Eker
Please only RSVP, if you’re actually planning to **1\. read the whole book before the event** and **2\. join the event on Tuesday**, so our discussions can stay rich, focused, and meaningful for everyone. ✨
➡️ The flow of the session:
-> Welcome by the hosts 🤗
-> Brief Intro of all members 👋
-> Discussion start (sometimes including some fun (surprise) interactive exercises) 😉✍️
-> Wrap up & Group Picture 📸
📖 -> Please organize your own book copy at a local book shop, library or audiobooks online (e.g. Audible, Spotify ...) 🎧
-> From experience, we’ve seen that 15 people is the sweet spot for a great conversation: we have a core group of regular attendees (~10 people) - and we open up every session for 5 new members, so we are excited to meet you.
Few Additional Notes to make this a great event:
**Cost**: The event itself is free to attend. You’re simply responsible for covering your own food and drinks at the cafe. 😊
**RSVP**: When signing up for the Dubai Downtown Book Club, please confirm your attendance and kindly update your RSVP if your plans change (so others from the waiting list can join).
This small step makes a big difference in organizing a great session for all.
Coffee time for us moms, while spending time with our little once!
Hello Mom's
I am inviting you all for a coffee get together with your baby to meet other moms while your babies meet other babies in our community.
This event is for moms to find friendship, support and advice, if you need it and open to it. It is a place of no judgement but to help each other support though the challenges and celebrate the milestones as well as navigate our own ways through motherhood.
have a great week and I will see you at the event.
If we don't have more than 5 people signing to attend, we would have to cancel. Thank you for understanding.
Cheers,
Nadia.
Speed Networking for Business Growth
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
From Laptops to the Cloud
**❗️ Murdoch Students Only ❗️**
☁️ Ever wondered how the internet actually works — or what "the cloud" really means?
We are hosting a hands-on hybrid workshop where you'll start by trying to build a local network using nothing but the devices in the room, and then discover exactly why the tech industry relies on the Cloud to solve local hosting headaches.
No prior experience needed. Just bring your laptop. (Especially recommended for students doing ICT169 + ICT171!!)
**📅 Date:** Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
**🕚 Time:** 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**📍 Venue:** Room 105 & Online (Hybrid Event)
**💻 Requirement:** Bring your own laptop!
**What you'll actually do:**
* Experience the hassle of manual peer-to-peer device connections and local hosting.
* Learn the core concepts of AWS EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) and Security Groups.
* Complete an official AWS Skill Builder lab alongside the team.
* Walk away with an official AWS Skill Builder Certificate of Completion!
* By the end of the session, you'll be able to:
* Understand how devices communicate over a network using IP addresses and ports.
* Explain the client-server model from hands-on experience.
* Articulate the real-world problems that cloud platforms like AWS EC2 solve.
* Launch, configure, and manage your very own Amazon EC2 instance.
**Workshop Agenda:**
2:00 PM — Welcome & Setup
2:10 PM — The Local Hosting Challenge: Device-to-Device Connections
2:50 PM — The Cloud Rescue: Intro to AWS EC2 & Security Groups
3:05 PM — AWS Skill Builder Hands-on Lab (SPL-200)
3:45 PM — Claiming Certificates, Survey & Wrap-up
4:00 PM — End of Event
Every activity is designed to be beginner-friendly so no one gets left behind, but still offers practical, real-world value for CS/IT students.
**Open to all IT majors. Free to attend. See you there!**
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Business Networking | Learn Forex for Additional Income | FREE Beginner Meetup
🌟 Tea Talk & Track – A Unique Networking & Training Event
Join us this Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at:
📍 B2C Institute, Dhaguard Business Center, Office No. 301, 3rd Floor, Adidas building, Bank Street, Bur Dubai – Near Burjuman Metro Station (Exit 3)
Event Flow:
🕛 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Business Networking–Build valuable connections and explore new opportunities.
🕛 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Learn Skill for generating Additional Income throgh the Forex Market–free introductory training workshop for beginners.
This weekly gathering blends networking, professional learning, and live forex market experience to help you grow personally and professionally.
🌐 Visit us at: www.b2cinstitute.com
📅 Sunday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🤝 Connect. Learn. Grow.
Individual Dance Classes with Valentina & Javier
Welcome to **Latin Dance Classes in Dubai**.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, these classes are designed to help you learn and enjoy **Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, and more**.
Both **private lessons and group classes** are available. Private sessions allow you to progress quickly with one-on-one guidance, while group classes offer a fun and social environment to practice and meet other dance enthusiasts.
Classes are open to **men and women of all levels**. Instructors focus on helping you build **strong technique, confidence, musicality, and personal dance style**, while learning both **leading and following**.
You can also join **as a couple** and train together.
Lessons are scheduled at **times convenient for participants**, making it easy to fit dancing into your weekly routine.
To choose a package, DM US NOW
Location: **JLT, Marina, JBR, Downtown, Jumeirah, Business Bay**
Classes can also be arranged **at your location** (extra charge).
Smart Tech, Smarter Leaders - The Keynoters Toastmasters Club
🌟 The Keynoters Toastmasters Club 🌟
Dear Members and Guests,
Join us for an engaging and enriching online meeting as we come together to learn, grow, and inspire one another through the Toastmasters journey.
📅 Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM UAE Time | 9:30 AM India Time
📍 Venue: Zoom
🎤 Expect:
✨ Inspiring prepared speeches
✨ Thought-provoking Table Topics
✨ Constructive evaluations
✨ A supportive environment to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills
🎯 Theme: Smart Tech, Smarter Leaders
In a world driven by innovation and artificial intelligence, effective leadership is no longer just about managing people—it’s about embracing technology, adapting to change, and leading with vision. Let’s explore how smart technology can help create smarter, more impactful leaders.
Whether you are a seasoned speaker or attending for the first time, this meeting offers an opportunity to sharpen your skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
🌟 Guests are most welcome!
Together, let’s transform Stage Fright into Spotlight.
Warm regards,
Khaleel Ul Rahman
+971 522554436
President
The Keynoters Toastmasters Club
Let’s know cricket sports billions dollar opportunity
YOU ARE INVITED, EVENT BY INVITATION ONLY.
Networking / investment / Understanding where clients are investing there money right now.
There is the ability to snap up an investment in Professional Cricket Leagues, T20 & T10 Leagues + MORE, with some of the biggest players in the game that are contracted, with my clients diversifying, and my clients that enjoy making money and benefiting from unique & strong offerings.
There is a wait list, yet I have been able to arrange for my clients to see this information.
For my closest clients, I am sharing an introduction to a very unique investment with incredible high capital growth and high returns.
I personally know the Chairman of the company and he is here in Dubai.
BIG NEWS: They have just secured India and several other countries which will increase the value of the company, it’s an enormous advantage, for T20 & other big announcements to be made.
This has just been officially released to a closed and private group of investors, and there is a short window before this closes.
I am meeting some clients on Saturday at their office. Please register by confirming “YES”, there will be drinks, canapes, networking, discussion on the above investment and position of how clients are making money in this space.
To bypass the waitlist and to attend please urgently reply with YES.
Details:
Address: Schon Business Park, Dubai Investment Park
Date/Day: Saturday 11 april
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Note, this is by INVITATION ONLY, so please reply to me and I will arrange your seat.
A comprehensive Forex Master Class - Become a Confident trader in just 3 Hours
🎯 A Comprehensive Forex Master Class
👨🎓 Become a Confident Trader in Just 3 Hours
💡 What You’ll Learn
✅ Forex Trading Fundamentals
✅ How to Read & Analyze Market Trends
✅ Proven Risk Management Techniques
✅ Portfolio Diversification Strategies
✅ Step-by-Step Execution of Profitable Trades
📢 Why You Should Attend
💼 Perfect for beginners & aspiring traders
📚 Learn from experienced mentors
🔑 Build real confidence & trading independence
🧠 Practical sessions that empower smart decision-making
🕴️ Transition from hesitant to confident trader
🔍 Session Details
💰 Fee: USD 100/- (Includes 1-Year Mentorship Support)
📅 Every Thursday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Burjuman Center, Dubai
📞 Contact: +971 52 126 0991
📌 Seats are Limited – Reserve Now!
⛔ Note:
This Master Class is exclusively for individuals who have attended our Sunday Free Sessions and have begun practicing on a Demo Account.
New participants are encouraged to first join our Free Sunday Session to gain foundational knowledge. Eligibility will be determined based on your engagement and progress.
✨ Your Trading Journey Starts Here!
🗓️ Session Breakdown:
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Presentation
💻 8:00 – 9:00 PM: Guided Demo Practice
📈 9:00 –10:00 PM: Live Real Trading
📝 Please Bring:
Pen & Notepad – Be ready to note down key strategies and insights.
Thank you, and keep growing with us!
Team B2C Institute
📚📊🚀💰
Walk & Talk: Weekly Stroll & Networking - Dubai Marina
New year's resolution? Let’s adopt a healthier lifestyle together 💪
Enjoy conversational paced walks in groups while getting to know each other. Join us for a refreshing blend of exercise, conversation, and connecting on a weekly basis.
**[REGISTRATION HERE IS MANDATORY](https://jo.my/walk-talk-whatsapp-meetup)**
Lace up your sneakers, embrace the outdoors, and get ready for a leisurely stroll that not only benefits your health but also fosters new friendships.
**Walking increases cardiovascular fitness, strengthens bones, reduces excess body fat, and boosts muscle power and endurance.**
Skip rush hour traffic driving home for a great walk after work. Pack your sports uniform and water bottle the day before and get ready for a joyful evening.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/walk-talk-whatsapp-meetup)**
**Location**
Dubai Marina walk - Just out of Marina mall.
[Join our WhatsApp group for meeting point](https://jo.my/walk-talk-whatsapp-meetup)
**Parking**
Park your car in Marina mall (3 hrs free) and head out to the meeting point on Marina walk.
**What to bring with you?**
* Comfortable walking shoes and sports outfit.
* Change your clothes in your office, car or the mall toilet.
* Bottle of water and small towel if required.
* Your phone to coordinate meeting if needed.
**How does it work?**
* We start with a quick round of introductions before we start our stroll.
* We walk in groups one direction for 20 mins before we turn and walk back to the meeting point.
* We stop at a local cafe for a cup of coffee (or your preferred beverage).
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/walk-talk-whatsapp-meetup)**
**🚶 Walking at Conversational Speed**
Believing in the power of movement and meaningful conversations, our walks are designed for everyone, accommodating various fitness levels. Whether you're a casual stroller or a brisk walker, there's a place for you!
**💬 Building New Connections**
Engage in interesting conversations with fellow walkers. It's a fantastic opportunity to share stories, experiences, and perhaps discover common interests. Forge new connections while enjoying the beauty of the surroundings.
**☕ Coffee Break**
Right after our walk, we'll stop at a local cafe for a cup of coffee (or your preferred beverage). This is a chance to relax, exchange thoughts, and savor the camaraderie that comes with a shared cup of coffee.
**How to Join:**
1. RSVP on Meetup
2. [Complete your registration here](https://jo.my/walk-talk-whatsapp-meetup)
3. Join our WhatsApp group or you’ll be added for meeting point.
4. Arrive at the meeting point a few minutes before the scheduled start time.
5. Bring a positive attitude and an openness to meeting new people.
Don't miss out on the chance to walk, talk, and build connections. Let's stride towards a healthier lifestyle together! 🌳👟☕
Happy Walking 👟
Investors Chat | Meet Vcs Investors in Dubai |Inperson - Online
## Details
Register Below
[https://meetinvestorsdubai.eventbrite.com](https://meetinvestorsdubai.eventbrite.com/)
Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners
1-1 Meeting With VCs Investors
**Reserve Below**
https://meetvcdubai.eventbrite.com
Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**)
* Choose the best investor from [the list.](https://mytablon.com/join-club/)
* After payment we will book your meeting.
* You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins.
* If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free.
Meet with Investors 1-1
**Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls)
Amna
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Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**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
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose**
Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn:
* Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge
* How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change
* Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction
* How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools
This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work.
**About Our Speaker**
[Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use.
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)
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!




















