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GitHub Copilot Dev Days - Melbourne Edition
*Get to L19, which then allows you to get to Level 21*
*If the lift access is limited after-hours we'll have a PwC Employee to take you to the event.*
The **GitHub Copilot Dev Days** is a learning series designed to help developers fully leverage GitHub Copilot within **Visual Studio Code** and **GitHub Codespaces** while connecting with community experts.
In this edition, we are introducing in-person workshops led by tech communities.
The event, which will take place on **March 31 2026**, is open to **developers of all levels** and focuses on leveraging **AI-assisted coding** with **GitHub Copilot**.
The full agenda and session info:
1. **Zero to Hero with GitHub Copilot:** **What happens when a non-developer starts shipping code** by [Loryan Strant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/loryanstrant/)
2. **Spec Driven Development using GitHub Copilot** by [Dylan McCarthy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mccarthy-181199ab/)
3. **Agent Orchestration using GitHub Copilot** by [Nilesh Gule](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshgule/)
4. **Vibing the Indie with GitHub Copilot** by [Venura Athukorala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venura9/)
5. **GitHub Actions 101: From Zero to Your First Automated Workflow** by [Ahmed Muhi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedmuhi/)
**Venue**: PwC Melbourne, Level 21, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank.
Doors open at 5.00 pm.
Drinks and food will be provided. 😀
Melbourne Cocoaheads Social Night
Come along and join in a relaxed evening of dev and tech talk, drinks and dinner.
Conversations with the Cards
Nurture your Tarot-loving light as we gather together each fortnight with our cards to engage in conversations that aim to keep our connection with our decks lively, prescient, insightful, and exploratory.
Develop your own dialogue in respectful relationship with one another and the cards feeling empowered to participate irrespective of your ‘level’ of card-conversing ability.
Each conversation shall be instigated via creative prompts, questions, and pithy talks on a broad range of Tarot-related influences in a ritually-held circle that ensures ample time is provided for reading the cards for one another and sharing our own unique perceptions, wisdom's, experiences and reflections on life.
All Tarot decks and levels of experience are welcomed.
*‘The Tarot is a nomadic cathedral and constitutes first and foremost an apprenticeship in seeing.’*
Marianne Costa from **The Way of the Tarot; the Spiritual Teacher in the Cards**
**PLEASE NOTE: NUMBERS FOR EACH WORKSHOP ARE CAPPED AT 20.**
**Please book your tickets ($15) through the below Humanitix Link:**
https://events.humanitix.com/conversations-with-the-cards1
**OR Pay for your ticket ($15) at the door**
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The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:
* To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.
* To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science.
* To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being.
However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.
Unlock the Power of Generative AI
**Generative AI for Developers Meetup 2026**
***Building AI Applications with Agentic AI, GenAI Workflows & Multi-Agent Systems***
Join the **genAI for Developers** community for an evening of **developer-first learning**, demos, and networking - focused on what it actually takes to build and ship with GenAI and agentic workflows.
Each month we push deeper into practical patterns for **Agentic AI**, **RAG**, **tool-using agents, evaluation/observability, and workflow engineering** \- with real code\, real trade\-offs\, and real lessons learned from production\-minded builds\.
**What we’ll cover (typical themes)**
\* Agentic workflows: planners, routers, tool use, memory, and guardrails
\* RAG done properly: retrieval, chunking, reranking, citations, and grounding
\* Multi-agent systems: roles, coordination, failure modes, and cost control
\* Model ecosystem updates: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek (and what’s actually useful)
\* Demos + notebooks: follow along with Jupyter + GitHub style examples
\* New developments: OpenClaw, Hermes, TurboQuant and more
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**📅 AGENDA — March 31, 2026**
**6:00 – 6:20 PM** \| Arrival\, socialising & networking
**6:20 – 6:40 PM** \| Community updates \+ latest GenAI & Agentic AI news
**6:40 – 7:10 PM** \| 📊 **Anthropic's 2026 Agentic Coding Trends Report** A deep dive into 8 trends reshaping how software gets built in 2026:
* Where engineering teams are seeing the greatest productivity gains today
* Why effective AI collaboration still requires active human judgment
* How non-technical teams are building tools without engineering support
* Eight trends reshaping how software gets built in 2026
**7:10 – 7:25 PM** \| 📊 **OpenClaw Walkthrough with Gaurav Caprihan**
Learning about this new craze sweeping the agentic world.
**7:25 – 7:45 PM** \| 🎵 **Creative GenAI: Song to Music Video — Instructor-Led Walkthrough** An end-to-end creative AI session: song idea → lyrics → full track → music video using modern generative AI tools.
* Prompting & iteration in **Suno** (structure, hooks, tone, vocal style)
* Building a consistent visual narrative in **VidMuse** (storyboard, scenes, pacing)
* 🎥 Watch the final clip we'll unpack: https://youtu.be/bAbIiy6jE6I?si=D_rVhtp775HsnCLF
**7:45 – 8:00 PM** \| Q&A \+ closing networking
**8:00 PM** \| 🍻 Optional: head to a nearby pub for dinner
***
🌍 **Live-streamed globally** — YouTube link shared on the day (EU + US welcome!)
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**Why attend?**
If you’re building (or about to build) agentic AI systems, this is the room where you’ll pick up reusable patterns, avoid common traps, and meet others shipping in the same space - developers, data folks, founders, and technical leaders.
RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/genai-for-developers/
COMICS FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
They have made regular appearances on Rove Live, 9am with David & Kim , Spicks and Specks, The Glass House, Thank God You're Here, The Project, & Good News Week We have a VIP Guest list under "MEET UP" with our own private tables this is where we will meet. We can meet for dinner before hand at 7pm or just for drinks at 7.30pm just before the show. Friends and family are also welcome to put their hand up for tickets. Plenty of parking. Tickets are $5 (Normally $15) pay at the door on arrival.
General session
Visitors and newcomers are very welcome, please see https://hackmelbourne.com/newcomer-faq/ for more details.
COVIDSafe restrictions are also in place, please see https://hackmelbourne.com/covid-19-restrictions/ for the latest.
Short walk from Glenferrie train station. Car parking at Hawthorn town hall.
Bring a laptop and a project you are working on. There is also a number of group projects that you are welcome to join in.
We have starter kits for Arduino, a couple of 3D printers, various tools and equipment available for use.
Typically our sessions run from 6:45pm till later in the evening (depending on our members' availability to close) but if you're new please come early.
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JUGGER - soft-combat foam weapons, free to try!
It's Jugger time! Get on down to Hawthorn for fun, sun, exercise, and silly shenanigans
* ✅ Free to attend
* ⚔️ Jugger Equipment is supplied
* 🍜 Post-training social lunch - all welcome
* ➡️ [Find us on Discord](https://discord.gg/WHnMyk56Cu)
Jugger is an exciting, mixed-gender soft combat sport. Two teams use a selection of padded foam spars to tag opponents as they aim to put the jugg (the game ball) into their opponent's goal.
**Watch Jugger being played in [this excellent short demo video](https://vimeo.com/28592980).**
Jugger Melbourne training sessions include both full games of jugger, as well as a variety of training drills designed to promote **teamwork, communication, exercise, health and fitness, and teach core game skills.**
After training we head across to Glenferrie Rd for lunch and socializing, which you are welcome (and encouraged!) to join.
**🏃♀️➡️ New Player Info / Who Can Join**
New players are always welcome! Our experienced coaches will teach you basics to get you and and swinging in no time Jugger is easy to pickup the basics while deep to master.
We have a minimum age policy of 16 years (please note, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian), but other than that we welcome anyone of all fitness levels. Jugger is a great way to keep active, and a fun way to meet new people in a friendly and inclusive community!
**👟 How to Join a Session and What to Bring**
Joining is simple - just show up! RSVPing on Meetup or Discord is a big help as it helps us plan around expected numbers. You are also welcome to bring along any interested friends and family.
**⚔️ Jugger equipment is supplied.** We have a collection of gear to loan out to new players.
Bring a water bottle (there is a tap nearby), sunscreen, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes for running around in - and that you don't mind getting a bit dirty!
Recommend but not required items include: sunglasses, football boots, kneepads, and gloves if you have them. You don't need any of these to get started, but you may find you want them if you become a regular.
**✅ Are there any costs are involved?**
Our training sessions are **free to attend** as often as you like, we are essentially just a group of friends that meet for training and socializing on the weekend.
The Australian Jugger League has a voluntary annual membership that helps to support the sport (including maintaining equipment and paying for Meetup), and we encourage people to join once they become a regular attendee or begin attending tournaments. However there's no obligation so spend any money when you're first trying it out or just attending casually.
**➡️ External Links**
We organise our regular players through our Discord group and their attendance is not often represented in the Meetup attendance numbers (we use Meetup to reach out to new people).
Events are also (though less regularly) posted to Facebook, while event photos and videos are shared on our Instagram.
* [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/WHnMyk56Cu)
* [Jugger Melbourne on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/JuggerMelbourne)
* [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jugger_melbourne/)
* [Australian Jugger League website](https://www.jugger.au/)
\*\* See you on Sunday \*\*
Speaking - Fast learning
Practice speaking at SmashSpeak. Obtain copious stage time. No formalities and technicalities, just speaking!
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (Opposite Queen Vic Market)
Level 1, Purple Room (End of corridor)
More to come...
Introduction to Theosophy - Online Course
Presented By Wendy Dixon of the Sydney Blavatsky Lodge
**ONLINE COURSE:**
Introduction to Theosophy runs yearly for 10 months from 5th February to 19th November on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Our core text is Theosophy: An Introductory Study Course, 4th Edition by John Algeo.
It can be downloaded for free from the URL:
[https://theosophy.world/sites/default/files/studyguides/[theosophyintro.pdf](http://theosophyintro.pdf)](https://theosophy.world/sites/default/files/studyguides/[theosophyintro.pdf](http://theosophyintro.pdf))
Additional material is provided with slides that are shared after each class via Mailchimp emails.
The sessions are all run with questions answered throughout. While it is preferable to attend the whole year, participants are welcome to join at any time - everything is run in monthly modules.
**PROGRAM**
**February:** What is Theosophy - Fundamental Concepts of Theosophy
**March:** Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World/Universal Brotherhood - History of TS/Brotherhood
and the Path
**April:** Human Beings and Our Bodies (Etheric, Astral, Mental, Causal)
**May:** Life after Death - Withdrawal from the Bodies and Devachan
**June:** Reincarnation
**July:** Karma
**August:** The Power of Thought/The Question of Evil - Understanding how we continue to create the world around us
**September:** The Plan and Purpose of Life Part One - Evolution, 3 waves of Evolution, Individualisation
**October:** The Plan and Purpose of Life Part Two - Human Evolution, Seven Rays
**November:** The Rise and Fall of Civilisations - Root Races
**COURSE LINK**
Please click on this link to join:
[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88329727054](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88329727054)
Meeting ID: 883 2972 7054
Passcode: 840346
Admission by Donation: A suggested donation of $5 or more per session assists Blavatsky Lodge to offer online Theosophical courses.
Please donate via PayPal here:
[https://tinyurl.com/lodgeonlinecourses](https://tinyurl.com/lodgeonlinecourses) or email [info@tssydney.org.au](mailto:info@tssydney.org.au)
for other payment options.
DDD by Night April - Hybrid event
It's DDD but \***lightning**\*.
The evening will be a hybrid event hosted by the DDD Melbourne crew and consist of short & sharp presentations of fifteen minutes in length on a dev related subject.
Venue space is limited, we cannot accommodate more than **90 people**. First come first served!
**ONLINE ATTENDANCE**
You can join us online, we'll aim to get the call started somewhere around 6pm before we have our introductions and first speaker.
Remote audience link --> **TBA**
You can ask questions of our speakers via Slido. We'll try to ask your questions as they come through on Slido, but we may not get to all of them.
**TALKS**
**Elmer Rokerick Niem Bool**
neurUL: Duplicateless Databases Using Biomimicry
In this talk, Elmer will present neurUL (neurUL Universal Language), a new neurobiological programming language, inspired by computer science, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and philosophy, that can enable a highly efficient and flexible method for data storage. Using neurUL, developers will be able to solve the ""unavoidable redundancies"" problem, wherein, despite the introduction of database normalization more than half a century ago, relational databases with their current limitations, are still plagued by costly, ever-growing redundancies across columns, rows, tables, as well as in schema definitions
**Suyogya Taneja**
CQRS in Modern .NET: Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice, Microservices, and AI-Assisted Development with Claude Code
The talk will explore implementing CQRS in modern .NET applications across Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice Architecture, and Microservices, along with demonstrating how AI-assisted development using Claude Code can help accelerate building CQRS-based features such as commands, handlers, and tests.
**Anderson Santos**
Automate Work and Build Tools with No-Code
Repetitive tasks are everywhere, copying data between systems, updating records, processing documents, and managing manual workflows. In this talk, Anderson will show how no-code automation platforms like Make allow anyone to connect systems, eliminate boring work, and build powerful workflows without writing code. He will also briefly explore how the same approach can be used to create internal tools and even launch small SaaS products.
**Ben Taylor**
Building MCP Servers is Surprisingly Easy
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing what is possible with LLMs and enabling general purpose agents. It turns out building MCP servers is super easy. Ben will talk about what an MCP is, some background around the security considerations involved, how to build one, and what you could use it for.
**SCHEDULE**
**5.45pm** Open doors, food served
**6.10pm** Intro and three talks
**7.30pm** Break for networking and drinks
**8.00pm** Two more talks
**8.45pm** Close
**CODE OF CONDUCT**
All DDD events are subject to the DDD Code of Conduct available at https://www.dddmelbourne.com/code-of-conduct/
**VENUE AND FOOD SPONSOR**
[Luminary](https://www.luminary.com/)
**FUTURE EVENTS**
Are you interested in speaking at a future DDD by Night? That's awesome, we'd love to have you! We take speakers of all experience levels and offer training too. [Fill out this form](https://forms.office.com/r/12c0CvLwQk) and we'll be in touch.
**FEEDBACK**
Feedback, whether it's good or constructive, helps us grow and improve these events and so we'd love for you to fill out the form here --> https://forms.office.com/r/MB8WGKv9Bi
NeuroSparks Easter Picnic 🧺🐰🐣🍫
Join us for a special Easter themed Neurosparkles picnic on Easter Sunday at the Treasury Gardens near the water fountain. Come down, enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed 🤞!), meet new people and share some Easter treats including chocolate eggs and hot cross buns!
**When:** Easter Sunday 5th April
**Time:** 12:30pm to 4:30pm **(come and go anytime)**
**Where:** Treasury Gardens, John F Kennedy Memorial, look for a group of people sitting/standing next to the water fountain. It's located near the Old Treasury Building, the closest street is Treasury Place.
**Feel free to bring a picnic blanket, board/card or garden games, food/drinks to share, or even some hot cross buns and Easter eggs - but this is entirely optional.**
Pets are allowed if they're well-behaved ;) Though children are not as this is a Meetup group for adults.
If you have issues finding us feel free to comment below or message an event host via Meetup or post in our WhatsApp/Discord community.
Location is here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/NE8AEc9kjrc4aARF8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NE8AEc9kjrc4aARF8)
What to bring (optional):
* Picnic mats, foldable chairs, or blankets
* Easter eggs, hot cross buns, snacks or drinks to enjoy or share
* Games or cards if you’d like to keep things lively
* Bug zapper to keep the pests away!
Remember to stay hydrated, wear a hat, and apply sunscreen and insect repellent or use a zapper. In case of poor weather, we will move the meetup into the Kerekere Café at the Fitzroy Gardens or reschedule the event (check this page for any changes).
Nearest transport:
• Route 48 or 75 tram, Stop 9 (Lansdowne St) then 5 minute walk
• Route 11, 12, 48 or 109 tram, Stop 8 (Collins/Spring St) then 7 minute walk
• Short walk from Parliament Station
**The event is open to all neurodivergent people and anyone who values a friendly, inclusive space. Many attendees come on their own, so if you’re feeling a bit hesitant, know you’ll be in good company and warmly welcomed.**
If at any point you have concerns or feel uncomfortable about any group member, please notify one of the organisers.
Disclaimer & Safety Notice
By attending this Meetup, you agree:
• Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
• Organisers are community volunteers, not medical or professional providers.
• You are responsible for your own safety, choices, and belongings.
• Organisers are not liable for injury, loss, or damage at any time.
• If you have health or access needs, please make your own arrangements.
• In an emergency, call 000 immediately.
By joining, you accept full responsibility for your actions and well-being.
KSUG.AI Australia #59 - Melbourne Meetup @AWS - 1 Apr 2026
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We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** — happening both in-person at at Amazon and online via [Zoom](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai)! 🎉
We're actively seeking more awesome K8s and AI topic speakers!
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**Agenda and topics preview:**
* Food, drinks and Socializing
* Welcome / Introductions by the Organizers @**[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)**
* **Topic 1:** Future of **SRE** with AI by **[Jay Desai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydesai83/)**, Senior SE @**[Datadog](https://www.datadoghq.com/)**
* **Topic 2:** Revealing **Data** Achitect Technics and how to Containerize a ELT solution by **[Rodrigues Lopes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigueslopesdataarchiect/)**, Data Architect, @D2i Consulting
* **Topic 3:** **DGX** Spark Live: Nemotron 3 Super running **OpenClaw** for free by **[Thiago S S Ramos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiago4go/)**, Cloud Engineer, DNX Solutions
* **Quiz time:** nice swags giveaways
Food and drinks will be provided between **5.30 and 6 pm** on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to learn and network with our peers. Thanks to our sponsors @**[Amazon](https://aws.com/)**!
**[Register here](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-04-01) to secure your spot!** See you all there!
**Location:** Amazon MEL12, Level 13.304 [555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbi13GZqj2zDqDz2A)
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Melbourne Foundational Models Meetup
[REGISTER HERE] ( https://luma.com/seab43vn )
Australia is entering a new era of AI, one where sovereignty, infrastructure, and local capability matter more than ever.
Join our Foundational Models Meetup, where for our first event in the series, we’re excited to host **[Simon Kriss](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonkriss/), CEO of Sovereign Australia AI**, for a short talk on what it actually takes to build foundational models here in Australia.
While much of the global AI conversation is dominated by US and Chinese players, Sovereign Australia AI is working to develop foundational models locally, contributing to Australia’s capability in this rapidly evolving space.
**Live demonstrations**
We’ll also feature 2–3 short live demonstrations from local builders working directly with foundational models.
These will be practical walk-throughs of what teams are actually building. Each demo will be concise, technical where relevant, and focused on real-world insight.
**What you'll learn:**
* Why AI sovereignty is becoming a strategic priority
* What it really takes to build foundational models
* The challenges of infrastructure, capital, and talent in Australia
* Lessons learned from building at the frontier
* Where Australia fits in the global AI landscape
This event is designed for engineers, researchers, founders, and builders who want a grounded perspective on what’s happening beneath the surface of the AI boom.
Join us at Melbourne Connect for an evening of practical insights, honest reflections, and thoughtful discussion on the future of foundational AI in Australia.
**Who should attend:**
* AI engineers and researchers
* technically minded founders
* people working on model infra, tooling or data
* students and academics curious about foundational models
**About SMEC AI**
SMEC AI is an initiative of Boab AI in partnership with Artesian, Cremorne Digital Hub, University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University, Victorian Medtech Skills And Devices Hub, TNG and Rockwell.
SMEC AI focuses on the agriculture, clean energy, medical and enabling capabilities industries as defined by the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.
The SMEC AI project and activities has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources AI Adopt program and is aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence by small to medium enterprises in Australia.
Microsoft Events Near You
Connect with your local Microsoft community
[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**!
Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub.
* GitHub Copilot in VS Code
* GitHub Copilot CLI
… and more!
* **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development
* **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)**
* **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot
* **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub)
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!***
Food and drinks will be available.
There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days.
How it works:
* Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event.
* Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series!
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Global Azure - Columbus
Make sure to RSVP on the Cental Ohio Azure event!
The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map.
View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/)
On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure.
Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you!
**What to Expect**
* Engaging technical sessions
* Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns
* AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps
* Food and drinks (because learning burns calories)
* Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts
**Who Should Attend?**
* Software engineers (any language, any stack)
* Cloud architects
* DevOps engineers
* Data professionals
* AI explorers
* Platform builders
* Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools
If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home.
**Why Global Azure?**
Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned.
And yes, it’s free to attend!
Neurospicy Columbus - Join us for Stauff's Coffee and Book Loft
Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby!
This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
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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✨ Your next match might be one Zoom call away. 🌹 ✨
CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again.
We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all.
Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.
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!
























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