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Fun JVM pub meeting
No lecture or talk. Just beer or your preferred beverage, good food and the awesome people from the Fun JVM community.
The venue is Zluta Pumpa at Vinohrady.
Java Debugger for AI Agents, Agentic Development with OpenClaw
**Please register to this event via Luma: [https://luma.com/7gcqlf55](https://luma.com/7gcqlf55)**
This time we're going to have an event in the Jetbrains offices at Pankrác on the topic of Agentic Development and Debugging with (or without?) Java.
**Please register to this event via Luma:** [https://luma.com/7gcqlf55](https://luma.com/7gcqlf55)
Open Game Night
It's open gaming night again! Come alone (or with friends) and meet some new people to game with. Just look for the 'Open Gaming' table(s) and feel free to sit in. We'll keep the games pretty light, so if you don't know many games, don't feel intimidated. Instruction is always available.
(70,- gaming fee still applies)
🏸 Social Badminton in Prague – All You Can Play | Skalka
Looking to meet new people in Prague and play badminton in a relaxed atmosphere?
Join our social badminton event – perfect for meeting people and having fun while playing.
🏸 All levels welcome
🏸 No experience needed
🏸 We mix players so everyone gets a game
This is not a competitive tournament – the focus is on socializing and enjoying the game.
📍 Location: Badminton Aréna Skalka
🕒 Time: 20:00–23:00
💰 Price: 350 CZK / 250 CZK with Multisport
Spots are limited.
👉 Reserve your spot here: [https://www.bananasport.cz/sportovni-udalost/14](https://www.bananasport.cz/sportovni-udalost/14)
Czech Co-Learning Session 🇨🇿
Learning Czech can be hard and demotivating, especially when studying alone.
**This meetup is a shared study session where we come together to stay focused, motivated, and make progress — each in our own way.**
This is a co-learning / co-studying session, not a class. There is no teacher, no lesson, and no study material provided.
Everyone comes with their own resources and studies independently, in a shared environment.
🧠 **How it works**
• We all bring our own material:
• textbooks
• homework from a Czech course
• Duolingo or other apps
• reading practice
• vocabulary review, etc.
• We mainly work individually
• We are free to:
• ask questions
• help each other
• share tips and resources
• No teacher, no formal structure, no pressure
👥 **Who is it for?**
• Czech learners of all levels
• Non-Czech speakers (expats, internationals)
• Czech native speakers are welcome if they want to help, but this is not a language exchange
⏱ **Practical info**
• Location: Cafedu
12, Škrétova 490, 120 00 Praha 2
(Metro A and C, Muzeum station)
• Duration: 2 hours, or less or more, as you want
• Day & time: Monday, 18:00
• Group size: small group for now
• Free event — please support the café by ordering a drink ☕
If you’re learning Czech and lack motivation when studying alone, come join us — let’s find it together 🙂
English Conversation (Bohnice, Praha 8)
Hi all! My name is Cara, and I am a native English speaker from America living in Prague. This a meet up for t**hose learning English as a second language** and want the **opportunity to practice**. It will be a fun and relaxed setting where we will play games to **promote English conversations** or have some kind of activity. This club will meet **every other (two Mondays each month) Monday evening.** The goal is for each person to walk away having learned new English words and have more confidence when speaking in English.
Please, bring some money if you want to purchase a coffee from Evento.
**This event is sponsored by a church.** The church that sponsors this English meet up is **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/) . We want to live lives that are reflective of Jesus. Like Jesus we want to help others in meeting a practical need, in this case that would be speaking in English. At the end of the English club, we will extend an invite to anyone who is interested in exploring faith, wants to know more about Jesus, or wants to meet up to read from the Bible. However, we will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings. *You do not have to attend religious events to be a part of English Club.*
🎤 Karaoke & Free Beerpong Mondays | Connect, Laugh & Make New Friends ☀️
**Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Prague?**
Join us **every Monday** for our popular Karaoke & Beerpong Nights – a relaxed and international evening where Erasmus students, expats, and locals come together to unwind, sing their hearts out, and enjoy some friendly competition.
We start at 21:00 and go till late! 🙏🏼
**💥 What’s Waiting for You**
• 🎤 Karaoke – open mic all night long
• 🏓 Free Beerpong – we’ll get you some free beer for the game 🍺
• 🎧 DJ playing international hits
• 😌 Relaxed atmosphere – no pressure, just good vibes
• 🌍 Meet internationals & Erasmus students from all over
Whether you’re here to play, sing, or just vibe, it’s the perfect way to connect and kick back midweek.
**👋 Who’s It For?**
• Internationals, expats, & travellers
• Anyone who enjoys karaoke, games, and social nights out
**🎟️ How It Works**
✅ Entry is free – just come :)
🍻 Free beerpong (yes, we provide beer for the game)
💬 Solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome
This event is co-organised with **Erasmus in Prague**
📸 Instagram: [@erasmusinprague](https://www.instagram.com/erasmusinprague?igsh=eXdkNWJvdXZuZXJt&utm_source=qr)
💬 Join our [International WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF9tF0cqyeJHkFd6krTczW?mode=ems_copy_h_t)
🔁 Recurring Weekly Event 😊
Same time, same place, every Monday 💙
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🌍 Let's Go Together — Národní Ekonomické Fórum 2026
Hey ladies! 💜
[You are welcome to join ](https://www.meetup.com/ai-learning-community-for-women-in-czechia-fem-ai-lab/events/314515448/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events)[whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7NWogBfHRRCayjHRjrodb?mode=gi_t) to stay in touch. 💜
I'm attending the [Národní ekonomické fórum 2026](https://www.politikaspolecnost.cz/aktualne/narodni-ekonomicke-forum-2026/) and would love to see you there! 🌸
This is a **Czech** **language** event. Perhaps even if you are just learning czech and curious about what is going on in Czechia, you would find it interesting, but I will leave it on your consideration.
The event is covering some of relevant topics like "The Digital Economy as a Driver of State Efficiency and Czech Economic Growth", here I'm expecting some insights around AI adoption. It's always nice to hear about the bigger picture at a state level and understand where things are heading. 💡
📅 Date: 27th of May
📍Venue: Galerie Mánes Praha
🎟️ Registration: Please register for FREE **[here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFrpwko_oAgEZyjnd6Kvh_hdwVjVcig9JeBW3wl_pWtxg0MQ/viewform).** **You have to obtain a confirmation from the organiser to be able to attend this event.**
**Dress code: Smart Casual**
I'll be coming with my mum :). We would be happy to see *you there!* 💜
Microsoft Tech Talks | University Edition
Curious what engineering at Microsoft actually looks like? Join us for the very first University Edition of Microsoft Tech Talks at Microsoft Development Center Prague (MDCP)!
This special meetup is designed for university students or early graduates interested in software engineering, programming languages, AI, developer tools, and real-world engineering challenges inside Microsoft.
Expect an afternoon full of tech talks, engineering insights, career inspiration, networking with Microsoft engineers working on technologies used by millions of people worldwide - plus food, drinks, and definitely pizza 🍕🥤
Whether you're passionate about AI, compilers, runtime technologies, developer tools, or simply curious about what it’s like to work at Microsoft - this event is for you.
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of engineers to our Prague office 💜
Agenda & speakers:
* 2\.00pm \| Doors Open
* 2\.30pm \| **Welcome to MDCP & Student Career Opportunities** \| Catalin Miftode \(Microsoft\) \+ Vojta Svandelik \(Microsoft\)
* 3\.00pm \| **Tech Talk: When to write MCP, Specialized Agent, and when a Skill** \| Konstantin Ignatov \(Microsoft\) \+ Andrii Kozin \(Microsoft\)
* 3\.45pm \| Short break ☕
* 4\.00pm \| **Programming Languages Panel Discussion (C++, C#, F#, and Rust)** moderated by Radim Ballner (Microsoft)
* 4\.45pm \| **Microsoft Student Ambassadors Program** \| Adela Kmonickova \(Microsoft\)
* 5\.00pm \| Networking with food\, drinks & pizza 🍕🥤
* 5\.45pm \| Doors closed
**TALK DETAILS:**
🟣 **Welcome to MDCP & Student Career Opportunities** with [Catalin Miftode](https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalin-miftode/) + [Vojta Svandelik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vojtechsvandelik/) (Microsoft)
Interested in internships, student opportunities, and what it’s really like to start your career at Microsoft? Join Catalin from Microsoft’s University Engagement team together with Vojta Svandelik, a former intern and MatFyz student who successfully transitioned from internship to full-time Software Engineer at Microsoft Development Center Prague. Together, they will share insights into the internship experience, career paths, and what it’s like to grow from university into real-world engineering at Microsoft.
🟢 **Tech Talk: When to write MCP, Specialized Agent, and when a Skill** with[ Konstantin Ignatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/work-of-kpp/) + [Andrii Kozin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andriikozin/) (Microsoft)
In this session, we will break down how to choose the right architecture when building intelligent applications - whether to use MCP, a specialized agent, or a skill. Through real-world perspectives from Microsoft engineering teams, you’ll gain practical guidance on designing scalable, modular, and effective AI-driven solutions
🔵 **Programming Languages Panel Discussion (C++, C#, F#, and Rust)** moderated by [Radim Ballner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/radimballner/) (Microsoft)
C++, C#, F#, or Rust - which programming language would win the ultimate engineering flamewar? Join Microsoft engineers working directly on compilers and developer tooling for an open panel discussion about programming languages, compiler development, engineering culture, and what it’s really like to build the tools used by developers worldwide.
🟠 **Microsoft Student Ambassadors Program** with [Adela Kmonickova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelakmonickova/) (Microsoft)
Want to connect with other tech-passionate students, grow your skills, join cool projects, and become part of the global Microsoft student community? Adela will introduce the Microsoft Student Ambassadors program, share what opportunities it can open for you, and show how students across Europe are building experience, communities, and careers through the program.
📍 Microsoft Office (Delta Building, Vyskočilova 1561/4a, Prague 4)
📅 Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
🕗 2.00pm - 5.45pm CET
☝️ Event Details:
* Language: English
* Audience: University students & fresh graduates
* Cost: Free entry (including food, drinks & pizza 😄)
* Please register only if you plan to attend — spots are limited.
Talk .NET with .NET Team: May 2026 Edition
Spring is in full swing, summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time for another Talk .NET with .NET Team! 🚀🌷☀️
Join us for another evening of practical engineering insights, fresh .NET developments, and conversations with fellow developers. This time we'll explore the future of .NET MAUI. Uncover why Process APIs can still surprise you. And peek at the AI infrastructure powering the dotnet/skills marketplace.
As always, expect hands-on technical content, and lot of networking in a room full of fellow engineers. Who, like you, enjoy learning, sharing knowledge, and building great software.
We can't wait to see you there!
Agenda & speakers:
* 5\.30pm \| Doors Open
* 6\.00pm \| **Less Noise, More Magic: What's New in .NET MAUI 10 and Beyond** \| Kirill Ovchinnikov \(Microsoft\)
* 6\.45pm \| **Your Process Code Hangs. Here's Why (and How .NET 11 Fixes It)** \| Youssef Fahmy \(Microsoft\)
* 7\.30pm \| **Introduction to dotnet/skills and infra behind it** \| Jan Krivanek \(Microsoft\)
* 8\.00pm \| **Networking with food** 🙂☕
* 9\.00pm \| Doors closed
**TALK DETAILS:**
🟣 **Less Noise, More Magic: What's New in .NET MAUI 10 and Beyond** with [Kirill Ovchinnikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirillovchinnikov/) (Microsoft)
Join a member of the team behind MAUI and XAML tooling in Visual Studio and VS Code for a look at the latest improvements coming to .NET MAUI. Discover how .NET 10 and the road to .NET 11 simplify cross-platform development with cleaner XAML, new language capabilities, Linux support, and even local AI experiences running directly on mobile devices.
🟢 **Your Process Code Hangs. Here's Why (and How .NET 11 Fixes It)** with [Youssef Fahmy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/youssef1313/) (Microsoft)
Working with Process APIs often seems straightforward - until your application unexpectedly hangs. Youssef will break down one of the most common deadlock scenarios, explain why older APIs are difficult to use correctly, and introduce the modern .NET 11 alternatives. You'll leave with practical patterns, best practices, and a checklist to avoid painful debugging sessions.
🔵 **Introduction to dotnet/skills and infra behind it** with [Jan Krivanek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-krivanek/) (Microsoft)
Discover dotnet/skills, the marketplace for coding-agent extensions and plugins. Learn how skills and agents work, explore notable examples from the ecosystem, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the AI infrastructure, evaluation systems, and engineering challenges that power the platform.
Our meetup wouldn’t be complete without him - once again, the evening will be moderated by the amazing [Jakub Jares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jares/) (Microsoft)!
📍 Microsoft Office (Delta Building, Vyskočilova 1561/4a, Prague 4)
📅 Thursday, May 28th, 2026
🕗 5.30pm - 9.00pm CET
☝️ Event Details:
* Language: English
* Cost: Free entry
Frontend Crew Talk: When tools move faster than us
**Frontend developers in 2026 are spoiled for choice. New frameworks promising freedom, AI assistants promising to handle the boring parts. But between the framework debates and the quiet burnout, what actually delivers in day-to-day work?**
Join us on **Tuesday, May 26**, for an evening focused on the honest reality of frontend development in 2026. Four engineers from Applifting and Mews will share what's actually working—and what isn't—in framework decisions, AI workflows, and the human side of keeping up with constant change.
Let's meet in the **Applifting meetup space**, both in person and online. **We’ll start at 18:00.**
👉[ Register here](https://applifting.io/events/frontend-crew-talk-when-tools-move-faster-than-us) 👈 **if you want to attend in person. Spaces are limited and our event planner Anetka would be sad if we had to turn you away at the door!**
**Who’s speaking?**
**[Michal Čížek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-%C4%8D%C3%AD%C5%BEek/)**, senior frontend developer at Applifting, will open with a side-by-side comparison of Next.js and TanStack Start—two frameworks with fundamentally different philosophies—to help you pick for your next project.
**[Jan Marek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j4n-marek/)**, senior software engineer at Mews, will follow with how frustration and laziness can guide useful AI workflows, automating each “I don't want to do this manually” from Slack thread to announcement.
**[Tereza Šimková](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simkovat/)**, also a senior frontend developer at Applifting, will offer an honest, non-technical look at the hidden psychological toll of working with AI coding assistants.
Then, they will be joined for the panel discussion by **[Matyas Mihálka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matyasmih%C3%A1lka/)**, frontend tech lead at Applifting, bringing a grounded take on what AI coding tools actually deliver day-to-day and how to adopt them without burning out.
**We look forward to meeting you!**
**Schedule:**
**17:30 – Doors open**
* Get your ticket ready, say hello to others, and have a drink with us. 🥂
**18:00 – Introduction by Filip Kirschner**
* Our co-founder Filip will give you a short welcome and introduce our speakers.
**18:15 – Two philosophies, one decision: Next.js vs TanStack Start in 2026 with Michal Čížek**
* *Next.js has shaped React for years. TanStack Start is the challenger with a fundamentally different philosophy. Which one should you pick for your next project?*
**18:30 – Boring driven development: Let your laziness and frustration guide your creativity in your AI workflows with Jan Marek**
* *From Slack thread to announcement: how “I don't want to do this manually” can turn each step of development into automation.*
**18:45 — We need to talk: Confessions of a frontend dev's AI journey with Tereza Šimková**
* *An honest, non-technical chat about the hidden psychological toll of our evolving relationship with AI.*
**19:00 — Short break**
* *Time to stretch, refill drinks, and chat a bit.*
**19:10 — Panel discussion Living with AI: Tools, anxiety & what actually works with Jan Marek, Michal Čížek, Tereza Šimková, and Matyas Mihálka**
* *AI coding tools are everywhere but between the hype and the fear, what actually delivers in day-to-day work?*
**20:00 — Q&A session**
* *Your turn. We’re open to any questions or comments you have.*
**20:30 – Networking, food & drinks 🍻**
* *Snacks and drinks, including draft beer, will be available for you all evening. Get ready to network with Applifters and enjoy the evening together!*
**22:00 – It’s a wrap!**
* *Some of us may move on to a pub, but the doors of Applifting are closing, and we'll look forward to seeing you next time!*
For capacity reasons, **please let us know if you will** [attend in person](https://applifting.io/events/frontend-crew-talk-when-tools-move-faster-than-us) or participate online. The presentations will be streamed, but we would love to see you there.
We look forward to meeting you!
Instruction level parallelism
Instruction level parallelism
by [Ivica Bogosavljević](https://johnnysswlab.com/author/ibogi/)
Instruction Level Parallelism (ILP) is the magic ingredient of a modern CPU that makes it run fast. But not all programs are equal, some have more ILP, others have less. In this talk we are going to investigate our codes from the viewpoint of ILP: which code has more ILP, which has less ILP, how does ILP affect software performance and what techniques we can use to speed up our software.
Timetable:
18:00 Get together, setup, socialize
18:30 talk starts
??:?? talk ends, more socializing
For those who want to join online here is the **[ZOOM LINK](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83891473439?pwd=7HSo6db5TDdSQA72V0jVEkGMzhbZeu.1)**
While you wait why not join our **[DISCORD SERVER](https://discord.gg/3FQFqkjPyc)**
Data Punkers 17: AI Needs Better Data
Rádi bychom vás pozvali na další setkání naší datové komunity **Data Punkers**,
které se tentokrát zaměří na to, proč **AI needs better data** — a jak to vypadá v praxi 🤖📊
Čeká nás večer věnovaný reálnému nasazení AI ve firmách — od prvních kroků až po produkční řešení.
Žádná teorie od stolu — jen konkrétní zkušenosti lidí, kteří AI dnes skutečně používají.
Krátké přednášky, konkrétní zkušenosti a pak klasický komunitní networking.
**💡 PROGRAM**
**🤖 AI v datech: Jak jsme to rozjeli v Shoptetu a co jsme cestou zjistili**
*[Aleš Tygl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ales-tygl/), Head of Data, Shoptet*
Jak v Shoptetu přistupují k AI readiness jako k procesu, ne jednorázovému projektu.
Aleš nasdílí konkrétní zkušenosti s implementací a adopcí AI agentů a ukáže, kde je hranice mezi hype a realitou.
**🤖 100k+ requestů měsíčně: Jak mít AI pod kontrolou**
*[Adam Dobiáš](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdobias/), Data Director, Dateio*
Jak postavit vlastní AI pipeline, která zvládne velký objem requestů a přitom zůstane plně pod kontrolou.
Adam ukáže, proč se rozhodli opustit black-box řešení, jak funguje jejich přístup k přesnosti a auditovatelnosti — a co všechno obnáší provoz AI v produkci.
**🤖 PBI Speedrunner aneb Jak jsme přestali klikat dashboardy a nechali to dělat agenta**
*[Luboš Vaindl,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubo%C5%A1-vaindl-b85351104/?skipRedirect=true) Data Engineer, Revolt BI*
Jak si pomocí AI urychlit práci a soustředit se na to, co má skutečně smysl.
Luboš ukáže, proč samotný Copilot nestačí, co dnes AI zvládá lépe než člověk a kde má naopak stále své limity.
**🤖 Jak dostat AI do každodenního fungování firmy**
*[Tiep Luu Danh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiep-luu-danh/), Chief Product Officer, Vilgain*
Jak zvládnout migraci datové platformy a zároveň začít smysluplně pracovat s AI.
Tiep sdílí zkušenosti s přechodem na moderní datovou architekturu a s nasazením AI agentů do praxe — co to obnáší, kde to přináší největší hodnotu a na co si dát pozor.
📅 **Kdy:** 27\. května 2026
🕔 **Open door:** 17:00
🎤 **Začátek přednášek:** 17:30
📍 **Kde:** [Shoptet, Pod Dráhou 1637/6, Praha 7 (Port7, budova E3)](https://share.google/4oLqceg6bgY9VSKom)
Těšíme se na vás!
**Data Punkers**
140. [pro:]TEST! Testerský Open Space - Výměna zkušeností a diskuse
Řešíš nějaký problém? Zajímají tě nové technologie? Chceš se podělit o tvé zkušenosti? Zastav se na [pro:]TEST! setkání, které bude tentokrát o řízené otevřené diskuzi založená na Open Space!
Open Space Technology (OST) je styl samoorganizovaného setkání, jehož režii mají v rukách samotní účastníci. Nápad, otázka, aktuálně řešený problém, to vše může být tématem tohoto večera. Sejdeme se doslova v "open space", určíme si stanoviště, časové bloky a témata a pustíme se do nich. Kdokoliv může na stanoviště přijít nebo z něj kdykoliv odejít.
Více o OST se dočtete například zde (anglicky): https://www.facilitator.school/blog/open-space-technology
Těšíme se - organizátoři [Pro:]Test!
**Upozornění**: setkání probíhá pouze osobně na místě. Z tohoto Meetupu nebude vznikat záznam.
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Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Indiana D365 User Group June Meeting
Save the Date - Agenda Forthcoming
You're invited to Indiana D365 User Group Meeting June
Wed Jun 10, 2026
2:00 PM—Jun 11, 4:00 PM (EST)
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWRkNmQ1NWMtN2E0Mi00ZDU4LThmNzMtMDdlODMwMDNkMGMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b4c9f32e-da17-4ded-9c95-ce9da38f25d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2267db4a27-1865-4ea7-bb20-a28137a8aa56%22%7d
Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join.
ServiceNow Knowledge 26 Recap + Topgolf Happy Hour
Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!
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!
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\.
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan














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