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**TORNEM A LA CIUTADELLA!!** **NO us equivoqueu de lloc!** **[QUÉ ES EL SOFTCOMBAT?](https://youtu.be/Essu82NpRvc)** **[Qué es el Jugger? | El Jugger, qué es y cómo jugarlo](https://youtu.be/dfyrlQn14oM)** **[Qué es el LARP?](https://youtu.be/fB3FkxDZhBA)** El Softcombat és una activitat esportiva en la qual, mitjançant armes embuatades (conegudes com boffers), es recreen combats medievals, es practiquen jocs d'equip i s'aprenen moviments marcials de combat. El Rol en Viu consisteix a afegir-li una acció més teatral i dramàtica a aquests enfrontaments. Si t'interessa aprendre a combatre, emular les lluites de les teves pel·lícules favorites, lluitar amb espasa, subjectar un escut, dominar els secrets de l'equilibri de peus o fer fitnes d'un mode diferent; el Softcombat i el Rol en Viu són una activitat que has de provar. **És durant el matí de 11h a 13.30h quan major quantitat de participants es reuneixen. A la tarda, es queda(a vegades) un petit grup, però no es pot garantir la seva presència fins a les 18h, sobretot a l'hivern. Recomanem anar de demà.** *** **REGLES BÀSIQUES PER AL SOFTCOMBAT** **NORMATIVA I SEGURETAT** **la participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes:** Per a garantir la seguretat dels participants, totes les armes alienes a seran testades prèviament, conservant-se el dret a admissió de l'arma o de l'usuari. Com tot esport de contacte, cal anar amb compte i apel·lar sempre al sentit comú i a la companyonia, en inscriure's en la nostra comunitat, el participant o tutors del participant accepten la total responsabilitat de qualsevol mal, lesió, pèrdua... que pugui succeir dins dels entrenaments. **La participació en un esdeveniment implica l'acceptació d'aquestes.** 1. No estan permesos cops **ni al cap ni en els genitals.** 2. **La/s ma/ns** que subjecten l'arma fins a la nina no són blanc vàlid. 3. **No es pot estocar,** només colpejar amb el lateral de l'arma. 4. **Abans de començar** qualsevol enfrontament, cal estendre les armes, procedir a una lleugera salutació mitjançant el xoc entre aquestes. 5. **Cuida del company** amb el qual entrenes. Vigila la seva esquena i advertir-li de forats, arbres, altres persones o altres irregularitats en el terreny. 6. **Abans d'emprar qualsevol propietat aliena**, demana permís al seu propietari. Si algú trenca l'equip d'una altra persona, el propietari pot reclamar una compensació econòmica pels materials. 7. Els **menors de 14 anys** hauran d'anar acompanyats d'un adult responsable. Els menors de 16 anys hauran de portar un document emès per un tutor responsable, eximint de responsabilitat als Organitzadors (o confirmar meetup conforme l'acceptació d'aquestes normes). 8. **L'Organització no es farà responsable** de cap mena de lesió, mal o ferida que pugui succeir durant els entrenaments. 9. Diverteix-te i gaudeix, és un gran esport. 10. **L'organització es reserva el dret a vetar** la participació als qui consideri, sense haver de donar explicacions. Sobretot davant persones que hagin demostrat de manera present o passada un comportament deshonest, vexatori o frau davant l'entitat, els seus membres o equip de direcció. 11. Amb la participació en les activitats de Softcombat Bcn Events Associació Cultural, es declara que l'interessat accepta la política de privacitat i tractament de dades personals concorde a la normativa vigent de la LOPD (UE 2016/679). La qual garanteix un tractament anònim i confidencial de les dades facilitades, excepte indicació explicita del signant. A més, garanteix que el seu ús només serà a mode de còmput de participants davant les autoritats legals territorials de manera numèrica, en cas que fos necessari. 12. D'igual mode, declara el seu consentiment perquè SoftBcn Events faci ús de qualsevol imatge, relacionada amb l'esdeveniment, amb la finalitat de realitzar promoció i difusió de la seva activitat a llarg termini. **MATERIALES PERMITIDOS** [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5WPtm8uctCcPuc-lq_x7h-Uly9cjclOS) **Conoce nuestras otras Redes sociales:** [https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/](https://www.facebook.com/SoftcombatBcn/) [https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/](https://www.instagram.com/softcombatbcn/) [https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents](https://www.youtube.com/softcombatbcnevents) [https://twitter.com/SoftBCN ](https://twitter.com/SoftBCN)

Para confirmas su asistencia escribir un WhatsApp a +34675806272. Para tod@s los principiantes que queréis aprender a jugar beach voley, este es su evento. Enseñaremos paso a paso como se juega, la técnica, las posiciones en el campo y más que todo nos divertiremos. Espero veros pronto. For all the beginners who want to learn to play beach volleyball, this is your event. We will teach step by step how to play, the technique, the positions on the field and most of all we will have fun. I hope to see you soon.

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)¿Alguna vez has sentido que das más de lo que recibes? ¿Que tu bondad es interpretada como debilidad? ¿Que otros avanzan, se imponen o se aprovechan… mientras tú te quedas atrás por “ser buena persona”? Tal vez ayudes y no sabes que lo haces forzado por algo superior y esperando que otros te valoren. Existe una gran confusión que produce mucho dolor: mezclar ser **bueno** con **vivir** en **el buenismo**, como si fueran lo mismo. Confundir lo uno y lo otro cuesta muy caro. El *buenismo* **no es una bondad *libre***. Es una aspiración forzada, nacida del miedo y de la necesidad. Se actúa inconscientemente en el bien para ser aceptado, querido o correspondido. Se da desde la carencia, se sostiene en la soledad, se aguanta desde la culpa. En el buenismo la bondad deja de ser una elección porque es una estrategia de supervivencia. Y cuando eso ocurre, **otros lo perciben… y lo usan**. Muchos han vivido esta herida: ser Comprensivos y acabar invadidos, ser Generosos y terminar agotados, poner el corazón y recibir abuso. O sea, ser buenos… y verse **convertidos en presa**. PERO existe *otra* *forma* de estar en el **bien**😃. Hoy muchos están bloqueados. Temen ser buenos por haber aprendido que la bondad se castiga. Temen ser bondadosos porque el mundo *parece* premiar al astuto, al dominante, al que se impone con energía y con apariencia de seguridad. Este evento nace para **poner claridad donde hay confusión**, para mostrar que es posible ser buenos y para pasar del buenismo a la bondad: 1; sin ser usado, 2; sin huir o desaparecer, 3; sin culparse. 4; sin traicionarse. Porque **salir del buenismo no es volverse duro**. Y **ser bueno no es ser débil**. Es recuperar una BONDAD consciente, Fuerte y Libre. Esa bondad no pide permiso. Esa bondad ya no se deja utilizar ni abusar. **Sobre el ponente:** Miguel Pou es premio Príncipe de Asturias y estudioso de la conducta de los animales y de las personas. Formado en el psicoanálisis, es escritor y formador de escritores, Investiga la sociedad y sus cambios. Es *conferenciante* *habitual* en Mentes brillantes sobre la Mejora y el crecimiento personal. **NOTA:** Quedamos a las 10:45 para tomar un **café** quien quiera desayunar. A las 11:10 nos movemos de lugar. Puedes venir y desayunar con nosotros o venir justo antes de movernos. **IMPORTANTE:** Si llegas tarde después de las 11:10 el evento habrá empezado y no podrás unirte al grupo. **Coste:** 5€ para gastos de organización. **Te** **esperamos**! 😊😀

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dirigido a personas que buscan (re) conectar con su Cuerpo Creativo y la energía sutil. Mediante el Enraizamiento, la activación de motores y trabajos de Centro nos acercamos de manera suave a la Expresión Corporal que es una herramienta muy necesaria para poder escuchar el.cuerpo y dialogar hacia dentro, tanto como para ejercer presencia absoluta donde nos encontremos y podamos dialogar con nuestro entorno siendo capaces de generar una respuesta más que solo reaccionar.

Para tod@s los principiantes que queréis aprender a jugar beach voley, este es su evento. Enseñaremos paso a paso como se juega, la técnica, las posiciones en el campo y más que todo nos divertiremos. Espero veros pronto.Para confirmar su asistencia enviar un WhatsApp al +34675806272. For all the beginners who want to learn to play beach volleyball, this is your event. We will teach step by step how to play, the technique, the positions on the field and most of all we will have fun. I hope to see you soon.

**[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** Are you new in town and looking to meet people in a relaxed, welcoming way? Join us at Nomad House for an easygoing afternoon designed to help newcomers connect, hang out, and feel at home — followed by an open deck to close the day. [Sign up as a DJ for the open deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header) At 17:00 we will start ordering or putting pizza's in the oven. Make sure you are on time because they go fast. **No worries about payment Pizza is on the house and completely free!** At the meetup you can meet other people who are also new to the city (or just open to meeting new faces). No pressure, no formal networking — just good conversations in a cozy space. As the night progresses, we’ll smoothly transition into more and more of an open deck session, where any DJ can play music and keep the vibe going into the afternoon. This event is perfect if you: • Just moved to the city • Want to meet people in a low-key, friendly setting • Enjoy music, community vibes, or just feel like dancing • Are curious about the BENE-FIT community 📍 Location: Nomad House 🎶 Music: Open Deck 🫶 First time attending? This event is very first-timer friendly. Many people come alone, and there’s no expectation to “network,” pitch, or know anyone beforehand. You can join conversations at your own pace, grab a seat, and simply enjoy the atmosphere.

Hola amig@s!! Para disfrutar juntos de la **energía que se crea al meditar en grupo**, te invitamos a este lindo plan de domingo en nuestro Centro de meditación, que es un oasis de paz y tranquilidad en el centro de la ciudad 🌈💫🌿🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️ Esta es la **actividad que te proponemos:** De **12h a 12,30h** meditación guiada De **12,30h a 13h** visita guiada Al finalizar, si te apetece, podrás tomar algo en nuestro **Café de La Paz**, un bonito espacio amplio y relajado y compartir la experiencia con los demás. ☕️🍪🧁 Pruébalo y disfrutarás de una **Relajación y bienestar total** para un broche de oro del finde. No necesitas experiencia, tod@s son bienvenid@s!! ❤️🤩 Organiza: **Centro de Meditación Kadampa** de Barcelona. Somos una entidad sin ánimo de lucro creada para ayudar a las personas a desarrollar su paz mental y encontrar métodos prácticos para resolver los problemas cotidianos. Ofrecemos sesiones gratuitas y cursos de meditación desde nuestros dos centros en Barcelona ciudad y Montserrat (San Salvador de Guardiola) para ayudar a las personas. Formamos parte de una Fundación Internacional para la difusión de la filosofía budista y la meditación en todo el mundo 🙏🏻

**Insight Circle** Connect deeply, developing greater intimacy, with yourself and others, in this **Relational** **Mindfulness Practice** in the form of a conversation. We will practice **observing without judgement**, what’s happening in us and between us, in the moment, as we relate to each other. **Observing sensations, emotions and thoughts** so that we get a complete picture of what it’s like to be us. In this way, we learn to **lead ourselves** through **greater awareness** of the moment, and cultivate our own **inner knowing**. Through exercises introduced at the beginning of each session, we will gradually develop our capacity together to **be present** with what is and listen deeply to ourselves and others. **This practice can help you:** * Connect to your emotions, and * Be more at ease and alignment in your body and mind. * Get inspiration. * Develop intuition to help you make decisions. * Improve your relationships and connect with others on a much deeper level. * Become unstuck in different areas of your life and take action. I spent many years meditating, but when I discovered this, it felt like a revelation, a missing piece that’s helping me get awareness of how I relate to other and create my life. The practice is based on Circling. You can find further information here: https://www.transformationalconnection.com/ Join us on this beautiful journey of discovering ourselves. **Further Information on participation** Previous experience of these practices is not necessary. By signing up, you agree to respect the confidentiality of the participants by not disclosing any information outside of the meeting. This event will be held in English and offered by donation. Numbers are not always accurate here, as the event is advertised elsewhere. **Places are limited, RSVP here and message me on Whatsapp +34 667 840 756 to confirm your spot.** **The event may be cancelled if there aren't a minimum number of 4 people confirmed.** Please be there at the start, as the session will build on what you learn at the beginning, therefore you won’t be able to join half way through. By attending, you’re happy for photos to be taken and shared here. Let me know if you don't want to appear. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. **About me** I am a qualified Transformational & Career Coach having trained London in 2016. I bring my personal life experience to my work having transitioned career and country to be more in-tune with who I am. I am passionate about helping people connect deeply to themselves, bringing out their creativity and gifts for the world through their work. I have been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and spent 5 years living and helping to facilitate the space at a retreat centre on a tiny island in Scotland, established by a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, one of the pioneers of mindfulness in the UK. I believe meditation and mindfulness are wonderful tools which help people gain clarity and focus by creating a space to listen deeply within. They have certainly helped me a great deal! [www.freeyourflow.org](www.freeyourflow.org) \-\-\- **[ESP]** Conéctate profundamente, desarrollando una mayor intimidad, contigo mismo y con los demás, en esta **Práctica de Mindfulness Relacional** en forma de conversación. Implica **observar sin juzgar**, lo que está sucediendo en nosotros y entre nosotros, en el momento, mientras nos relacionamos entre nosotros. **Observando sensaciones, emociones y pensamientos** para que obtengamos una imagen completa de cómo es ser nosotros mismos. De esta manera, **practicamos el guiarnos** a nosotros mismos a través de **una mayor conciencia del momento** y cultivamos nuestro **propio conocimiento interior**. A través de ejercicios presentados al comienzo de cada sesión, desarrollaremos gradualmente nuestra capacidad de estar juntos presentes y escucharnos profundamente a nosotros mismos. **Esta práctica puede ayudarte a:** \* Conectar con tus emociones, y \* Estar más a gusto y alineado en tu cuerpo y mente. \* Obtener inspiración. \* Desarrollar la intuición para ayudarte a tomar decisiones. \* Mejorar tus relaciones y conectar con los demás en un nivel mucho más profundo. \* Desatascarte en diferentes áreas de tu vida y tomar acción. **Más información sobre la participación** No es necesaria experiencia previa en estas prácticas. Al registrarte, aceptas respetar la confidencialidad de los participantes al no divulgar ninguna información fuera de la reunión. Este evento se llevará a cabo en **inglés** y esta ofrecido por donacion voluntaria. Los números no siempre son precisos aquí, ya que el evento se anuncia en otro lugar. **Las plazas son limitadas, confirma tu asistencia aquí y envíame un mensaje por Whatsapp al +34 667 840 756 para reservar tu lugar.** **El evento podrá cancelarse si no hay un número mínimo de 4 personas confirmadas.** Este evento esta ofrecido por donacion. Está allí al principio, ya que la sesión se basará en lo que aprendiste al principio, por lo tanto, no podrás unirte a la mitad. Al asistir, aceptas que se tomen fotos y se compartan aquí. Avísanos si no quieres aparecer. Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en ponerte en contacto conmigo.

**Vols practicar i millorar el teu català mentre coneixes gent nova?** Cada diumenge ens trobem en un bar per conversar **en català**, en un ambient distès i agradable. La trobada és oberta tant a **persones que aprenen català com a catalanoparlants nadius**. És una oportunitat perfecta per practicar l’idioma, fer noves amistats i passar una bona estona xerrant sense presses. **T’hi esperem! Apunta’t i vine al vermut més internacional.** 🍻🗣️

Una Transmisión de Luz es un encuentro energético donde te conectas con frecuencias más elevadas para armonizar tu cuerpo, tus emociones y tu campo sutil. A través de esta transmisión, recibirás una vibración que ayuda a: • liberar bloqueos subconscientes, • entrar en un estado de calma profunda, • abrir la intuición, • reconectar con tu esencia y tu propósito, • sentir más claridad, ligereza y alineación. No necesitas experiencia previa: solo presencia, apertura y la intención de elevar tu energía. 💜✨ #transmisiondeluz #intuición #sanación #canalización 📅 8 FEBRERO 2026 🕚 10:30–12:30 📍 Carrer Manel Farrés 35-39, Sant Cugat del Vallès 💰 Aportación: 30€ 📲 Reserva tu plaza por WhatsApp: +39 347 168 4586 (hasta el 7 de febrero) 🔗 Únete al [grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DY2dWMX5kWi6lDNSbn04P2): Por favor, trae tu propio mat de yoga, un cojín, una manta y una botella de agua. Sobre la facilitadora Instagram: [@scientisttopriestess](https://www.instagram.com/scientisttopriestess?igsh=YmtyMTVpaXR0a2Vk&utm_source=qr) Ilaria Menapace, doctora en Ciencia de Materiales y exinvestigadora internacional, integra ciencia y espiritualidad para acompañar procesos de transformación personal. Autora de Alquimia Luminosa: de Científica a Sacerdotisa y Sendas Luminosas: de Científica a Sacerdotisa ofrece un enfoque único que combina rigor científico, profundidad espiritual y herramientas prácticas para el desarrollo de la intuición y la expansión de la conciencia.

A morning to get your hands dirty, to help look after Las Acacias (https://lasacaciaspermacultura.com/), a permacultral educational project within a little forest and share some laughter and chats with friends who come on the day. The project is located about 20mins walk from Castelldefels train station. You can arrive by R2 or R2S from Barcelona for example, Passeig de Gracia or Sants. **Rough schedule as below** **Permaculture intro has been moved earlier so it will take place when we wait for folks to arrive. We aim to start with the work around 11am.** 10-11am Arrival 10.15-11am An intro on Permaculture by Ferra **(in Spanish)** 11.00am-1.30pm Work on site (farming, weeding, composting, fixing fences etc depending on what needs doing on the day) 1.30-3pm Cooking and sharing a lunch together Bring a vegetarian snack or two to share with everyone. Remember to dress warm:) **The common language will be Spanish** but all language and culture is welcome, please bring a curiosity to learn and excitement to work with the land and nature. **Logistics:**

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(2024) by Christof Koch, 288 pages [Psychology] • Hardcover • Kindle • Audiobook • Library: https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=613100 Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)** ### Review "A wonderful book."―Sam Harris, Making Sense with Sam Harris “a fun introduction to a number of debates… Mr. Koch’s book provokes questions… and counterarguments, but that’s what gives it life.” ―The Wall Street Journal “Easily the most current, thorough, and helpful exploration of consciousness available. Koch’s light, simple, yet authoritative writing style will appeal to general audiences as well as scientists and researchers. An essential, highly recommended purchase.”―Library Journal “magisterial… charming, sometimes beautiful, and almost always illuminating” ―Science Magazine “an impressive and sometimes exuberant work, showcasing decades of [Koch’s] research”―New Scientist “Koch’s adept use of analogies and entertaining anecdotes — complete with his own near-death experience and psychedelic drug trips — make the book a compelling and surprisingly light read.” ―Science News “undeniably compelling… a smoothly written must-read for anyone interested in a detailed introduction to the relationship between the brain, consciousness, and transformative experiences” ―Ars Technica “Expertly weaving in personal experience with science that few, if any, can speak more authoritatively about, Koch leads us on an amazing journey of consciousness—from birth to death. Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must read for anyone interested in knowing their mind.”―Judson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Times–bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety “Koch’s latest book brilliantly navigates the intricate landscape of our mind and our brain, offering insightful perspectives on the nature of conscious experiences, both ordinary as well as extraordinary ones.”―Hartmut Neven, founder and lead of Google’s quantum AI lab “Then I Am Myself the World is the new record of note for the scientific understanding of consciousness. This is an elegant tableau, a travelogue of subjective experience grounded in the latest neuroscience and philosophy traversing religion, science, and a life dedicated to the biggest questions. Filled with crystalline prose, lucid explanation, and revelatory honesty, this book will continue to be read centuries from now.”―Patrick House, author of Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness “What would happen if a hardcore neuroscientist, with encyclopedic knowledge and four decades of experience in his field, were personally confronted with transformative mystical experiences carrying inevitable metaphysical implications? What would happen if the neuroscientist in question were open-minded, humble, but remained rigorously grounded in reason, evidence, and his hard-earned understanding of how consciousness relates to brain structures and function? What would he, the most preeminent professional of his generation, make of his extraordinary experiences? And what if, in addition, the neuroscientist was a modern renaissance man versed in physics, philosophy, the arts, the classics, and could pluck irresistibly evocative metaphors from the Western literary and artistic canon as if leisurely picking apples in early fall? This is what you will find in this treasured book, a whirlwind ride of insight after insight—so many they can’t possibly be all documented in footnotes—that will surprise and delight you from the get-go. ‘Primacy goes to consciousness, not to the objective world,’ he boldly states already on page two, in a prelude of things to come. ‘Everything else follows from there, including the realist assumption of the existence of objects, out ‘there,’ independent of my experiencing them.’ The book embodies the ever-evolving wisdom of a man whose intellectual prowess is only matched by his intellectual honesty. And this man, in the seventh decade of his scintillatingly productive life, has a lifetime of learning to share with you.”―Bernardo Kastrup, executive director, Essentia Foundation “Koch’s first book was entitled The Quest for Consciousness. And such has been Koch’s life, an adventurer’s pursuit of a distant goal, undeterred by the prevailing winds. The reader will learn where this quest has led and, like the author, will be enriched by it. Koch, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, a mind singularly open to learning and changing, here opens his soul, revealing his vast, scintillating appreciation of nature in all its forms. It is a touching, profound book. Which is as it should be, since consciousness touches everything and is everything we touch.”―Giulio Tononi, University of Wisconsin-Madison ### About the Author Christof Koch is a neuroscientist at the Allen Institute and at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, the former president of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and a former professor at the California Institute of Technology. Author of four previous titles, Koch writes regularly for a range of media, including Scientific American. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.

**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition) **Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data. Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications. Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

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**Title**: Powering AI Through Data Modernization: Modernizing ETL with Databricks & Unity Catalog In this session, we will discuss how enterprises are modernizing their data platforms by migrating from legacy ETL tools (such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses) to Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and how Unity Catalog enables enterprise-grade governance, security, and discoverability across data and AI assets. We will start with food and drinks at 6pm and then move into the presentation at 6:30pm. The session will cover: * Why traditional ETL platforms are becoming a bottleneck for scale, cost, and AI adoption * How Databricks changes the data engineering and analytics operating mode * The role of Unity Catalog in centralized governance * How this foundation enables AI and Gene.AI use cases on trusted data * Q&A Our speaker for this event is **Hirenkumar Dholariya**. Hirenkumar Dholariya is a Senior Data Engineering Architect with 18+ years of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms for global Fortune 500 organizations, delivering up to 40% system performance improvement and 20–35% infrastructure cost reduction through large-scale migration from legacy ETL platforms to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures. He specializes in Databricks-based data engineering, Unity Catalog–driven governance, and building scalable, secure, and real-time analytics platforms. He has led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from tools such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses to Databricks, establishing governed data foundations using Unity Catalog and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on top of trusted data platforms. His leadership focuses on architecting durable data platforms, enabling teams to move faster with confidence, and translating data and AI investments into measurable business outcomes. *

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.