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Qlik Answers - Agentic AI, Delivering smarter, faster decision making
**Agentic AI from Qlik: Smarter Decisions, Delivered in Real Time**
Every organisation makes hundreds of decisions each day. The problem is not a lack of data, it is the inability to access the full picture at the right time. Data sits in silos, insights arrive too late, and teams spend more time searching for answers than acting on them.
At our upcoming **Qlik Meetup,** we will explore how Agentic AI from **Qlik** is transforming this reality.
Built on the power of **Qlik Answers**, Qlik’s **Agentic AI** framework introduces intelligent AI agents that go beyond dashboards and static reporting. These agents understand context, connect structured and unstructured data, explain the “why” behind insights, and take meaningful action. The result is faster, more confident decision making across the organisation.
Join us for an interactive session including live discussion and Q&A with members of the Qlik team, where we will demonstrate how Agentic AI:
* Unifies all your data sources, enabling instant access to structured and unstructured information wherever it resides
* Delivers transparent, explainable analytics with clear traceability back to source data
* Automates intelligently by building dashboards, triggering workflows and completing routine tasks
* Amplifies team productivity by acting as an intelligent extension of your workforce
* Accelerates time to value through a plug and play architecture designed for rapid deployment and measurable ROI
This session is ideal for data leaders, BI professionals and analytics teams looking to move from insight generation to intelligent execution.
If you are serious about unlocking the next evolution of analytics within your organisation, this is a session not to miss.
CrossFire BC - Advance session - @ Harris Girls Academy E.D.
**Welcome to our Official Members Club Night!**
* See our new payment terms, prices & updates below!
* **Suitable for Higher Intermediate to Advance players!** Many of our players compete at a Division 1 Level in the local leagues!
* **Guests of a suitable standard welcomed (if interested in playing league matches do enquire)**
* To maintain the level of the session, it may be necessary to direct a player to one of our other nights at their suitable level!
**New Payment Terms, Prices & Updates (from 9/9/25)**
* **Make your payment when you RSVP** (bank details below), don't leave it till later! (unless on waiting list)
* If you don't complete the above you will be removed from the list/added to waiting list! See T&C's below!
* **Members and Guests prices have increased!** (see below)
**SESSION DETAILS**
**VENUE** \- Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich\, SE22 0NR
**TIME** \- 7\.30pm till 10pm
**COURTS** \- 4
**SHUTTLES** \- Quality Feather Shuttles
**COST** - **Annual Members £10 per session / Non-Members £14**
* Pay when you RSVP, or you will be moved to 'Not Going'
* Membership (only applicable for Wed sessions)
For details regarding membership email - [sandra1.crossfire@gmail.com](mailto:sandra1.crossfire@gmail.com) Please note Membership may not always be available for different reasons!
**BOOKING YOUR SPACE**
**1 - RSVP & Pay via Bank Transfer to NatWest Account Details below**
* **PLEASE MAKE YOUR PAYMENT WHEN YOU RSVP!**
If you delay in making your payment, your spot will be removed without notice, and placed in the the waiting list or not attending
**PAYMENT DETAILS**
* Bank - NatWest
* Account Name - Crossfire Badminton Club
* Sort Code - 60-24-25
* Account no - 10579109
* Reference - Your Name & Session date
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* **Waiting List** \- Be sure to have notifications on from Meetup to know if/when you are allocated a spot\! It is your responsibility to keep update\. Payment will be required promptly to secure your place\! Cancellation & No\-Show policies apply\.
* If you take to long to secure your spot, you will be removed from the waiting list, giving other players a chance to book!
**\*\*\*\* TERMS & CONDITIONS \*\*\*\***
**RSVP & UPDATING STATUS -**
\~ You can only RSVP on this website! A prompt payment will be required unless you're on the waiting list. ( a delay in payment could mean you lose your spot!
\~ **You can RSVP until 7pm the latest on Wednesday!** However do note the cancellation policy/times below!
\~ If you have **RSVP'd and your plans change, please update/change your RSVP immediately!** So that other players have a chance to book!
\~ No rackets are provided
**CANCELLATION /NO SHOW POLICY & PENALTY FEE**
**This session does not give a refund**, however, if you cancel your RSVP before 48hrs of the session start time, we are happy to transfer your payment to the following Wednesday session upon request! (Contact Sandra)
**No Show Penalty**. A £5 penalty will be enforced which is payable before attending a future session. Repeat offenders will not be allowed to attend other sessions!
\~ **Waiting List** **\- Please do keep an eye on any updates as you will be automatically added if someone cancels\, and required to make your payment ASAP to secure your place**. Cancellation/ No-Show policies apply!
\~ Please understand that a 'No Excuses accepted!' policy will be taken, and understand that purpose of the penalty system is to maintain the value of the session, and allow us to plan accordingly.
We thank you for your understanding and support!
Toilets will be available, but changing rooms & showers will be closed, so arrive dressed to play
**DRESS CODE, WELL-BEING, CONDUCT & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:**
Please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles.
If your footwear and/or clothing is not suitable you might not be able to participate in the session. No refund of transfer of session fees applicable!
Your health and safety in important to us, so if needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports.
You are also responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. Please understand that you play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred.
We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions
Thank you for all your understanding and support
CrossFire Badminton Club
⚽ Andrew's Wednesday Football📍Ferndale 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43150
**Game Description:**
This is a casual but competitive mixed ability and ages game with a good group of guys 🙌 Playing on pitch 4
**Rules**
\* No slide tackles.
\* Shoot from outside the penalty area - attackers not allowed in the box.
\* Keeper cannot come out of the penalty area or it’s a pen.
\* Defenders not allowed in the area or it’s a pen.
\* Rules are sometime flexed if number low or we have odd numbers.
Leytonstone Life Drawing @ THE OLD CROWN
**What we are about:**
Life drawing sessions every Wednesday 7.30pm-9.30pm
This class is for all drawing levels, aiming to improve your own drawing style and learning about drawing the human form and anatomy in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The class invites you to study guided or untutored with professional models in a variety of different poses. Usually we begin with a series of short poses and warm up exercises from 1min to 5mins. Followed by longer studies of 10, 15 and 20mins.
We have a small break and the we’ll continue with a 25 min pose and concluding with a 20 minute pose.
A different model each week
All levels welcome
Guidance given/optional
Drawing materials and paper provided and included in the price.
We are a friendly, welcoming, sociable group.
Price:
Drop-in, single session £15 - weekly sessions
art materials and paper provided
You can pay by cash or use this pay pal link : // [paypal.me/CreativeLifeDrawing](http://paypal.me?CreativeLifeDrawing)
please choose - pay friends and family members
If you like to secure your spot you can pay via this meet-up site but they will add some additional fees.
CreativeLifeDrawing
[J_wolfmail@yahoo.com](mailto:J_wolfmail@yahoo.com)
Jennifer Wolf
The Friendly Data Meetup March 2026
GOOD FRIENDS! - Please follow us on our Luma calendar here: [https://luma.com/the-friendly-data-meetup](https://luma.com/the-friendly-data-meetup)
We're considering other platforms due to meetup's costly fees (donations and volunteers welcome). So do follow us on Luma to keep up to date on our events!
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Hi new friends and old! We're baaack!
As a smaller group, we make meaningful connections with like-minded data professionals. Lifelong friendships are forged along the way!
Whether you're new in town, want to expand your social circle, get into the data and AI space, or see a friend you know, this is the place to be!
No guest speakers nor rigid agenda, just a casual meetup and lots of fun conversation! 🥳
See you soon!
NOTE: Please remember to bring your ID with you, as all guests must be of legal age to enter the venue.
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**🤝 Code of Conduct:**
The Friendly Data Meetup welcomes all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities etc. There is a strict no discrimination policy in adherence to our code of conduct and our guiding principles. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful or antisocial behaviour.
In short, be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally, don't make others feel uncomfortable. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for The Friendly Data Meetup.
**🌱 Donations, Volunteers and Patrons Welcome:**
The Friendly Data Meetup is completely volunteer run and not for profit.
Donations and ideas are very welcome to fund some more exciting activities as summer is coming up!
Buy us a coffee or come and chat with us.
Support us: https://bit.ly/support-friendly-data-meetup
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**About Us**
🤗 Welcome data professionals and friends! Sometimes, it can be difficult to make friends within the field, and that's what we're all about! We're a group of like minded individuals who understand the highs and lows of working in data and tech.
✅ Our primary goal is to have **higher quality conversations** that are more meaningful, with smaller groups so that we get to spend more attention on each individual.
💯 If you're already reading this, you're definitely welcome! **We welcome everyone**, whether you're already in the data field, looking to get started or just curious!
🗨️ **Bring your friends**, bring your plus ones, we're all just here to have a good laugh and a good chat about the world, even if it isn't always about our work.
**Our values:**
📖 **Openness** \- We welcome everyone
🤝 **Trust** \- Build long\-lasting friendships together
💝 **Care** \- Be kind to others and help each other out
**Who it's for**
\- Data Scientists
\- Data Engineers
\- Data Analysts
\- AI Engineers
\- ML Engineers
\- Software Engineers
\- Data Product Managers
\- Financial and Quantitative Modellers
\- Entrepreneurs\, Contractors
\- Anyone who works with Data
\- Anyone looking to get into the space
\- Friends
**How to Make the Most of the Meetup**
The Friendly Data Meetup has one simple purpose - meaningful connections.
We're not just a community of people, **we're friends** who get invested in each others lives.
We check in on our friends regularly, and personally.
So come and join us, **more than just once or twice!**
March 2026 // London Webflow Meetup
In-person and online - this is the **March 2026 London Webflow Meetup**!
New to Webflow, experienced, freelance, in-house, or just curious, everyone is welcome.
Curious what it’s like? [Watch the one-minute teaser](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eZDWFEuDU).
️🕰️ **SCHEDULE**
**6.15pm:** drinks + mingle
**6.30pm**: welcome and announcements.
**6.45pm:** presentations
**1️⃣ [Hamish Duncan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishduncan/) \- Build at the Speed of Thought**
In this talk, Hamish shares ***why design systems are now the product***, how coherent structure turns speed into an advantage rather than a risk, and what it takes to build workflows that move at the speed of thought.
[Hamish Duncan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishduncan/) is the founder of [HUX](https://hux.works/), a design systems partner that works with agencies and product teams to build coherence across people, tools and workflow.
A former professional snowboarder turned systems thinker, Hamish brings 16+ years of experience helping teams move from guesswork to clarity — building design systems structured enough for AI tools to act on, and human enough to feel right.
2️⃣ **[Stefan Velikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutstefan/) \- What Happens After 25\+ Locales in Webflow: Lessons Learned**
When you make a Webflow site available worldwide, issues come up that you wouldn’t get with a smaller site. In his presentation, Stefan talks about what he’s learned from ***a Webflow project that had to work in over 25 different locales***. He’ll explain the technical and structural problems you run into when a site gets that big, covering how the CMS is set up, how to get your site translated and adapted for each region, what to think about when using components, and how to ensure everything looks and feels the same in each country, all while allowing marketing groups to update things quickly.
[Stefan Velikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutstefan/) is a Webflow Premium Partner and the person behind [Agota Studio](https://agota.studio/). He builds fast marketing websites in Webflow for both new companies and big businesses all over Europe, North America and Australia. He frequently works on complex Webflow builds involving large CMS architectures, multilingual site setups, and custom integrations that allow marketing teams to scale their website
**8.00pm**: social at a local pub
**🌍 LOCATION**
Beyond, Level 2, **The Bower Building**, 207 Old St, London EC1V 9NR
Main building entrance closes at 7pm!
1 minute walk from Old Street tube station. Take the MAIN tube station exit. Entrance to The Bower building is down a side street next to the Wagamama restaurant.
**📺 LIVE STREAM**
Can't make it in person? Then tune into our new live stream.
[https://youtube.com/live/0r1wq2KGG7o](https://youtube.com/live/0r1wq2KGG7o)
and make sure you hit the **Notify Me** bell!
**✍️ MEDIA RELEASE**
By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.
✊ **CODE OF CONDUCT**
Finally, in attending this event you are agreeing to the [Webflow Community Code of Conduct](https://webflow.com/community/code-of-conduct).
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Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
1# London Software Guild
**About the London Software Guild**
The London Software Guild gathers developers, architects, and teams across London who care deeply about the craft of building great software. No fluff, no vendor pitches — just people who take the work seriously, sharing what they've learned the hard way.
***
## **Tonight's Speakers**
## **🎤 Kieran — Founding Engineer, Demand-Genius**
Kieran is a founding engineer at Demand-Genius, working to close the gap between how humans and machines perceive your brand versus reality. Background in electrical & electronic engineering, previously working on real-time payments systems, high-scale distributed dynamic rules engines, and reverse proxies. Third Start-Up/Scale-Up (because I'm dumb and have never learnt my lesson).
**Talk: The Statistical (Un)Certainty That Our AI Co-Founder Ruins Everything**
We have handed the most powerful text prediction machines ever built the keys to our codebases. They write code that is statistically likely to be correct. But "statistically likely" and "correct" are not the same thing. As we move toward autonomous multi-agent systems writing production code at machine speed, that gap becomes the central engineering problem of our time.
Code is not text. It is a formal, deterministic, mathematical structure that happens to be serialised as text. Every tool in the agentic coding stack — retrieval, editing, version control, coordination — treats it as text.
This talk argues that the answer isn't better frontier models. It's better systems around models. Specifically, the engineering disciplines we've used for a century to control uncertain systems — feedback loops, formal verification, dependency analysis, and control theory — are the missing layer between "AI can write code" and "AI can write code you can trust."
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## **🎤 Andy Roberts — Senior Engineering Leader**
Andy Roberts is a senior engineering leader with 25+ years of experience — the kind where you've actually written the code, run the teams, and been in the room when things went wrong at scale. Previously Head of EMEA Enterprise Solutions at Apollo GraphQL, where he helped companies like [Booking.com](https://booking.com/), PayPal, and The New York Times stop arguing about their APIs. Before that, Head of API Engineering at RS Components, wrangling 11 teams. Has strong opinions about federated architecture and isn't afraid to use them.
**Talk: Built for Browsers, Billed by Tokens**
*Your microservices solved for latency. AI agents are solving for context. Nobody told your APIs.*
Every era of software development has been defined by a constraint that reshaped architecture. In the database era we optimised for round trips. In the web era we obsessed over latency. Mobile forced us to think about bandwidth and battery. Each shift required new instincts, new patterns, new defaults. We're in the middle of another one.
The AI era introduces a new constraint: context. Language models have finite working memory, and every API response your services return goes into it. The kitchen-sink response payloads that work fine for browsers are quietly making your AI agents more expensive and less capable — and the cost is almost entirely invisible in your existing dashboards.
This talk maps the constraint transition from latency to context, shows what it means for the microservice APIs you have today, and offers five concrete things you can do about it without touching a line of existing backend code.
Hidden talent - King's Cross Speakers Meeting
https://www.kingscrossspeakers.com/
Are you ready to unlock your full potential in public speaking and leadership? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, our Toastmasters club offers a supportive and fun environment to grow your skills, gain confidence, and connect with like-minded individuals.
**Why Join Us?**
* **Practice Makes Perfect:** Gain hands-on experience by delivering speeches, participating in impromptu speaking exercises, and taking on leadership roles.
* **Constructive Feedback:** Receive valuable, supportive feedback from peers to help you improve and thrive.
* **Build Connections:** Network with a diverse group of people who share your passion for growth and communication.
* **Flexible Learning:** Set your own pace while following Toastmasters' proven educational pathways tailored to your goals.
**What Is Toastmasters?**
Toastmasters International is a global organization dedicated to helping individuals improve their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Through a proven program and a vibrant community, you'll gain practical experience and confidence to excel in both personal and professional settings.
**Who Should Join?**
Our group welcomes anyone looking to sharpen their speaking and leadership skills in a warm, encouraging, and professional atmosphere. Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, seeking career advancement, or simply looking to improve your confidence, we’re here to help you succeed!
**What to Expect at Our Meetings**
* Engaging and interactive sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking challenges, and constructive evaluations.
* Opportunities to take on various roles that enhance different skills, from time management to meeting facilitation.
* A friendly and supportive community that celebrates every success, big or small.
Join us today and take the first step toward becoming the confident, skilled communicator and leader you've always wanted to be!
🏸FEATHERED: Social Doubles📍Canning Town 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46669
**Game Description:**
Come and join our badminton session in Canning Town 🔥
Join our whatsapp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LsLjg8CxI8MIxSFb82qkdb
Music 🎶 3 courts, social session - the general ability is mid intermediate.
There will be spare rackets but please bring your own racket if you do have one.
1 new tube of FEATHERED shuttles will be provided per session, plus a set of Yonex 300 plastic shuttles.
🚪 Getting Into the School
1\. The school is surrounded by a green fence\.
2\. Entrance is near the stone wall\.
3\. At the gate\, find the intercom on the right\-hand side\.
4\. Press the ‘Call’ button and wait for security to respond\.
5\. When the intercom flashes green\, push the gate open\.
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🏸 Finding the Indoor Court
1\. After entering\, go through the visitor gate\.
2\. Follow the corridor to the end\.
3\. Look for the yellow double doors – the badminton courts are inside\!
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🚻 Facilities
🔹 Changing Rooms & Toilets
\- Located outside the court area in the corridor\.
\- Male facilities – right\-hand side\.
\- Female facilities – left\-hand side\.
💧 Water Points
\- There are three water points in the corridor outside the court\.
\- Bring a water bottle to use with the water pump\.
Enjoy your game! 🏸🔥
**Rules**
Games to 21
Max two games on in a row
Max one game off in a row
Londroid at Checkatrade
**Be part of the next Londroid event on Thursday, 26th March 2026, hosted by Checkatrade.**
Join us for an evening of Android talks, conversation and community. Expect engaging sessions, the chance to meet others working in Android, and time to catch up with familiar faces. After the event, we’ll head to **The Red Lion** for post-event drinks and further conversation.
**Tickets:**
We have 110 tickets available. Don’t miss out. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.
**Schedule:**
18:00 – Doors open & registration
18:30 – Welcome from Londroid and Checkatrade
18:45 – Bilal Haider – *How AI Agents Saved My (Developmental) Life*
19:30 – Fanny Demey – *Mobile accessibility: Small screen, big difference!*
20:15 – Q&A and socialising
20:30 – Drinks at The Red Lion
**Our Hosts and Sponsors**
**Checkatrade**
Checkatrade is a leading UK platform that connects consumers with vetted and reviewed tradespeople, helping homeowners find trusted professionals for jobs of all sizes.
**Novoda**
Novoda is a digital product agency dedicated to building high-quality software. Their team of engineers helps companies scale, modernise and improve their development practices to deliver exceptional digital experiences.
Join us for an evening of learning, collaboration and community. See you there.
🏀Mixed-LEVEL] 1.5hr Indoor Basketball - Shadwell (Full & Hall court)
**★We partnered up with SPORTAS. To sign up, use the following link:**
[https://sportas.co.uk/games/46303](https://sportas.co.uk/games/46303)
**★ MIXED-LEVEL INDOOR BASKETBALL SESSION**
* For this session, anyone is welcome (Female, Male, old and young. You don’t need to be experienced or competitive. Just relax, take it easy and have fun! It is a great session to make new friends!
**★ Key points**
* Max 32 players
* Winners stay 2-3 times in a row (full court)
* Winners stay for good (half court)
* Full-court games, but may switch to half-court games depending on the turnout
* Call your own foul
* Avoid hanging on the ring; you will be liable if you break the ring!
**★ Join IBG WhatsApp group!**
* Joining our WhatsApp group will allow you to stay connected!
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZd8l5nDh3eAI8YNgBZXU9](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZd8l5nDh3eAI8YNgBZXU9)
See you on the court!
Wish you peace, love and sweat.
MIK FIT
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ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Detroit, Michigan, USA Neighborhood Speed Dating
**💞 Detroit, Michigan, USA Zoom Speed Dating – Matched by Age & Personality**
A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. Join from home, get matched with Detroit, Michigan, USA singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host runs the whole thing so you can just relax and chat.
**Register for your age group:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=18-32&face_v=6.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=30-46&face_v=6.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=40-58&face_v=6.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=55+&face_v=6.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person
- Singles in Detroit, Michigan, USA who want to meet locals from home
- Detroit, Michigan, USA locals looking for personality-matched dates
- People getting back into dating after a break
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video rounds
- **Location:** Anywhere you're comfortable – no venue, no commute
- **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round
- **Vibe:** Friendly and low-pressure – just real chats with Detroit, Michigan, USA locals
- **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and decent Wi-Fi
- **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results
- **Privacy:** Contact details only shared on mutual match
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Pick your age group above and sign up.
2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night.
3. **Get on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will guide you through.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Detroit, Michigan, USA singles.
5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event.
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COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Macro Training 101 (Hands-On Lab)
As a follow-up to our macro class and to get ready for our May and June Field Shoots, we are going to have a macro training
"class." I will attempt to work through a number of macro shoots with the group. Those with cameras can try to shoot the same subjects I am shooting. We will start with some small objects and work our way down to smaller and smaller ones. As we photograph each subject, we will consider depth of field, focal plane management, subject composition, background, and lighting.
I have no idea how many subjects we will get through, but we will give it our best shot (pun intended!).
Bring your camera, whatever macro gear you might have, a tripod if you have one, whatever lighting you may have, etc. This will really be an exercise in seeing what you have, me showing you some ways to approach the subjects, and seeing what works!
I am going to add an extra hour to this meeting!
CYA There!!!!!
Meeting Schedule:
1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members
2. 6:10 - Old Business
3. 6:20 - New Business
4. 6:30 - Starting Shooting Small Stuff
5. 9:00 - Adjourn
Pre-Shoot Brief/Education:
Macro Madness!
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Downtown/Nationwide
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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