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New Roots, New Businesses: Immigrant Stories of Solopreneurship
***(Note that all reservations need to be finalized on EventBrite to receive the link for access. See the bottom of this event description.)***
An intimate, online speaker event featuring two solopreneurs who have crossed oceans to build something new, personally and professionally.
What does it really take to start a business in a country that is not your own? This event brings together two immigrants who arrived in the Netherlands, actively building businesses from the ground up. They come from different continents, different professional worlds, and different cultural contexts, and they share a common drive to create, contribute, and connect in their new home.
Through candid conversation and personal storytelling, our speakers will explore what it means to be solopreneurs in the Netherlands (and worldwide, virtually): the challenges of navigating an unfamiliar market, the advantages of a fresh perspective, and the practical tools and strategies that are shaping the next generation of one-person businesses.
**Topics of Discussion**
*Making the Leap: Immigration & Entrepreneurship*
*Building a Solopreneur Business in the Netherlands*
*The Future of One-Person Businesses*
**This event has been designed with whole heart and mind for:**
* Aspiring and current solopreneurs curious about AI-driven and people-centered business models
* Immigrants and expats in the Netherlands exploring entrepreneurship as a path forward
* Business owners seeking fresh perspectives on courses, systems, and operational tools
* Professionals interested in the intersection of organizational development and technology
Whether you are new to another country, new to business ownership, or simply looking for inspiration and practical insight, this event offers honest, experience-driven conversation from two people doing the work in real time.
**ABOUT THE SPEAKERS**
**🇮🇷 Ahad Saeidi, DBA, PhD (Iran)**
**Background:** DBA in Fintech (University of Tehran), PhD in Material Science, and 10+ years as a VP in venture capital. Co-Founder of ASSISTIO AI, an AI-native B2B SaaS. Former Venture Partner who evaluated 500+ early-stage IT startups and mentored founders across 3 built startups.
**Business Focus:** Building AI-powered frameworks to help startup founders validate ideas, develop products, and make smarter decisions 10x faster. Combines structured startup methodology with practical AI workflows — not just prompts, but complete decision systems. Shares real experiments and results daily on LinkedIn, X (@ad_saeidi), and at aicofounder.substack.com.
**🇺🇸 J.W. Nadolski, MSc, PHR (United States)**
**Background:** MS in Organizational Leadership (SNHU), BS in Economics (University of Utah), and PHR-certified people operations professional. Founder of The Human Prototype Lab and Disruptive Cheerleader Productions in The Hague, with decades of experience in training, cultural development, hospital administration, non-profit leadership, and creative arts.
**Business Focus:** Helping organizations, teams, and creative solopreneurs unlock collaboration, culture, and leadership potential through workshops, immersive events, coaching, and strategy sessions. Combines business consulting with artful, unconventional approaches to spark real innovation and build sustainable ways of working.
**Reserve your online seat here via EventBrite:**
[New Roots, New Businesses with Ahad Saeidi & Justin Nadolski](https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/new-roots-new-businesses-immigrant-stories-of-solopreneurship-tickets-1984504488346)
Forward Thinking & Designing for Sustainability
Design Reimagined Utrecht - Forward Thinking & Designing for Sustainability: Shaping Mindsets, Creating Impact
What does it take to design for a better, more sustainable future?
Join us on Thursday, April 2nd in Utrecht for an inspiring evening where we explore how the way we think directly shapes the impact we create.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant change. We often fall back on what we already know, but that can limit creativity and growth. What if we could shift our mindset to see new possibilities instead?
This session brings together mindset and sustainability, showing how forward thinking and intentional design can lead to meaningful, real-world impact.
✨ What to expect:
How to develop a growth-focused, resilient mindset
Practical tools to navigate change and stay in control
Real-world insights on applying sustainability in design
Ways to turn creative thinking into tangible impact
Speakers:
[Liva Grinberga](https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#) \- Educator for the Academy Awards
Topic: Mastering the Art of Forward Thinking
Explore how to embrace change, shift your perspective, and use simple tools to guide your thinking, unlocking creativity and new opportunities.
[Sophie Morice](https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#) \- Design Excellence Lead\, Lysol \(Reckitt\)
Topic: Designing for Sustainability: Passion to Impact
Gain insights into how sustainability is applied in practice and how design can drive responsible, impactful outcomes.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:30 – 21:00
📍 Location: Hogeschool Utrecht, Padualaan 99 (Room 0.011)
Whether you're a designer, student, or simply curious about sustainability and innovation, this is a space to learn, connect, and rethink what design can do.
👉 Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and let’s reimagine design together.
Los Habladores! Conversación en Español en Utrecht
¡Compartamos juntos con el grupo de personas más divertido de la ciudad!... ¡en español!
No necesitas ser un hablante fluido o nativo.... ¡Solo atrévete a compartir!
Te esperamos a las 20hrs.... ¡Entrada gratuita!
¡Nos vemos! ¡Hasta entonces! 😃
Let's share together with the funniest group of people in town!... in Spanish!
You don't need to be a fluent or native speaker.... Just dare to share!
We wait for you at 20hrs ....Free entry!
Nos vemos! Tot dan! 😃
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/habladores/
Meetup Link:
https://www.meetup.com/nl-NL/los-habladores/
Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/los_habladores_utrecht/
Los Habladores!
Dutch Angular Meetup @ Frontvalue
Welcome to another Angular NL meetup! Tonight we have a great talk lined up on AI and how it's changing the way we build with Angular. Grab a drink, say hi to familiar faces, and enjoy the evening.
18:00 — Doors open & 🍕
Pizza, drinks and catching up
18:30 — Welcome
18.30 - Beyond the Code: what really makes a Senior Developer?
Abstract:
What actually makes someone a senior developer?
Technical expertise is often the first thing that comes to mind. But real seniority goes beyond code. It combines strong engineering skills with communication, coaching, and the ability to create alignment within teams.
Whether it’s refactoring existing code, improving developer experience, or helping a team adopt newer Angular approaches (like Signals), these changes often require more than technical knowledge alone.
In this talk, Nicky Haze shares practical lessons from years of frontend development and consulting, showing how technical and human skills together create real impact in software teams.
19.30 From pixel perfect design to code
Turning a design into code that truly matches the original is often harder than it looks. Small differences in spacing, typography, and layout can quickly turn a polished design into an interface that feels “almost right.” In this talk, we explore how developers can leverage AI to bridge the gap between design and implementation. We’ll look at practical ways AI can assist in translating design files into code, speeding up repetitive UI work. From interpreting design sto generating components and refining layouts, the session focuses on how AI can augment the developer workflow.
20:30 — Q&A
20:45 — Drinks & mingling
Speed dating 33–47 years | Highly educated in Utrecht
**Speed dating Utrecht**
For twelve years, we have been organizing speed dating events in Utrecht. If you enjoy meeting a large number of singles in a short time, **speed dating** is perfect for you!
During a speed date, you’ll have about **15–20 dates**, each lasting **4 minutes**. When the bell rings, half of the singles move on to the next table.
On your date card, you indicate who you would like to get in touch with afterward.
**Location**
The speed dating takes place at **Anne&Max Domstraat**, a cozy and spacious restaurant. We have reserved a separate area so you have complete **privacy** while dating.
**Match Email!**
Within a day after the speed date, you will receive an email from us with the first name and email address of the singles you matched with.
If you’ve said “no” to all participants, your next speed date is **free**!
More info & sign up >> https://aboutlove.nl/event/details/speeddaten-utrecht-hogeropgeleide-singles-33-47/
[GRAVE] Eerste Bitcoin Meetup in Grave!
\*English/Deutsch text below\*
Dit is de allereerste Bitcoin Meetup in Grave, ter ere van de opening van Poortwachtershuis De Hoppenaar. In Arnhem accepteert De Hoppenaar al jaren bitcoin, en nu opent er in Grave een nieuwe vestiging die eveneens bitcoin zal accepteren. De meetup bestaat uit twee delen, elk op een andere locatie:
* **17:00** \- Eten bij Poort van Cleve \(eveneens in Grave\)
* **19:30** \- Drankjes bij Poortwachtershuis De Hoppenaar
Je kunt kiezen of je mee-eet of alleen bij de drankjes komt. Wil je mee-eten? Geef dit dan aan in je RSVP, zodat we er bij de reservering bij het restaurant rekening mee kunnen houden.
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## English
This is the very first Bitcoin Meetup in Grave, celebrating the opening of Poortwachtershuis De Hoppenaar. De Hoppenaar has been accepting bitcoin in Arnhem for years, and now a new location is opening in Grave that will also accept bitcoin. The meetup consists of two parts, each at a different location:
* **17:00** \- Dinner at Poort van Cleve \(also in Grave\)
* **19:30** \- Drinks at Poortwachtershuis De Hoppenaar
You can choose whether to join for dinner or just come for drinks. If you would like to join for dinner, please indicate this in your RSVP so we can take it into account when making the reservation at the restaurant.
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## Deutsch
Dies ist das allererste Bitcoin Meetup in Grave, zur Feier der Eröffnung des Poortwachtershuis De Hoppenaar. De Hoppenaar akzeptiert seit Jahren Bitcoin in Arnhem, und nun eröffnet eine neue Filiale in Grave, die ebenfalls Bitcoin akzeptieren wird. Das Meetup besteht aus zwei Teilen, jeweils an einem anderen Ort:
* **17:00** \- Essen im Poort van Cleve \(auch in Grave\)
* **19:30** \- Getränke im Poortwachtershuis De Hoppenaar
Du kannst wählen, ob du zum Essen kommen oder nur zu den Getränken erscheinen möchtest. Wenn du zum Essen kommen möchtest, gib dies bitte in deiner RSVP an, damit wir bei der Reservierung im Restaurant berücksichtigen können.
Van Gimmick naar Must Have - AI in Product Discovery
**Van hype naar toepasbare waarde**
AI is overal. Maar voor veel organisaties blijft de vraag: *wat betekent dit concreet voor mijn product, mijn team en mijn organisatie?*
Tijdens deze meetup van het **InnSpire Product Management Gilde** duiken we in hoe AI daadwerkelijk wordt toegepast binnen organisaties. Niet als hype of experiment, maar als onderdeel van werkprocessen en productontwikkeling.
### **Lennard Kruseman (spreker)**
Lennard neemt ons mee in de realiteit van AI binnen organisaties. Wat betekent AI nu écht in de praktijk? Waar zitten de grootste misverstanden en risico’s? En hoe kun je AI op een veilige en schaalbare manier integreren in bestaande processen?
*Aan de hand van concrete praktijkcases laat Lennard zien wat vandaag al mogelijk is en waar organisaties tegenaan lopen.*
### **Michiel Dekker (spreker)**
Daarnaast vertelt Michiel over **AI discovery**. Want voordat je AI implementeert, moet je eerst begrijpen welk probleem je eigenlijk oplost. Hoe ontdek je waar AI waarde kan toevoegen binnen je product of organisatie?
### **Voor wie is deze meetup?**
Deze avond is bedoeld voor professionals die werken met digitale producten en technologie, zoals:
* Product Owners & Product Managers
* Software Engineers & Architects
* Agile Coaches & Scrum Masters
* Digital & Innovation Leads
### **Wat kun je verwachten?**
* Twee inhoudelijke talks uit de praktijk
* Nieuwe inzichten over AI in organisaties
* Ruimte voor vragen en discussie
* Netwerken met vakgenoten
* Een gezellige borrel
* En natuurlijk wat te eten tussen de lezingen door
📍 **Locatie:** InnSpire HQ, Woerden
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Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕
### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Paint & Sip Party in Amersfoort / Watercolor 🎨🥳🍷Mix Media / English
**🟢🟢 ABOUT OUR WATERCOLOR PAINTING PARTY / AMERSFOORT**
🎨🥳🍷🏢 Amersfoort - Utrecht Province / Center of the City / Easy access from train station.
Create your very own **portrait, animals, landscape, or figurative** masterpiece in only **2.5 HOURS using watercolor and our secret mixed media techniques!🧪🧫.** This session is not about perfection; it is about capturing emotions and personal expression. **No experience required** **\- trust us\!** our professional artist will guide you step-by-step through this unique self-portrait journey.
You can look forward to a fun and exciting evening with other participants, **so it doesn't matter if you want to come with friends or alone - you are very welcome!** This is the perfect after-work or weekend activity where you'll unleash your creativity while creating something deeply personal.
You will create a portrait combining painting, drawing, and creative techniques to bring your unique vision to life. When finished, you'll take home your newly created self-portrait artwork to cherish or share with loved ones.
Each participant will have pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic/gouache paints, and a surface. You'll work from an image we will bring.
**🎟️ READY TO HAVE FUN?**
Get your Ticket and book your seat **✨[HERE](https://buymeacoffee.com/artloversclub/e/430555) ✨**
🤔 **Questions?**
Speak with a member of the team in **[WHATSAPP HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J3Y5yeWUhvbJM98bqty2WP) 💬**
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**🟢🟢 WHAT'S INCLUDED?**
🔶 All supplies included
🔶 **2.5-HOUR [TICKET SESSION](https://buymeacoffee.com/artloversclub/e/430555)** 🎟️
🎁 **EXTRA BONUS:** **FREE TICKET**🎟️ to participate in our Drawing and Painting Cafes in Amersfoort or Our Online Still-Life sessions if you live far away.
🔶 New friendships and Conversations💬
🔶 Freedom to work at your own pace
🔶 **English tutored activity** (And of course, you can speak in your local language with your friends!🍷🥰🥰🍹)
⭐ No experience needed
**🎟️ BOOK YOUR SEAT🪑 IN ADVANCE ✨[HERE](https://buymeacoffee.com/artloversclub/e/430555) ✨!**
🤔 **Questions?** Speak with a member of the team in **[WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J3Y5yeWUhvbJM98bqty2WP) 💬**
**🕑 2026 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:**
First Sunday or every month from 11.00 AM - 1:30 PM.
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**🎟️ ART LOVERS CLUB / ABOUT US**
**ART LOVERS CLUB** is a community where art enthusiasts come together to explore their creativity and connect with new buddies through various events and sessions ( In-Person and Online) . Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, we have something for everyone!⭐
To share with you more about what we do, you can see here the overall atmosphere of our events in Amersfoort and also follow us if you want⭐: **[https://www.instagram.com/art_lovers_social_club](https://www.instagram.com/art_lovers_social_club)**
🤔 **Questions?** Speak with a member of the team in **[WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J3Y5yeWUhvbJM98bqty2WP) 💬**
**🕑 2025 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:**
First Sunday or every month from 11.00 AM - 1:30 PM.
**See you soon. We are looking forward to painting and having Fun Together! 🎨👩🏼🎨👨🏼🎨👩🏼🎨🧑🏼🎨🎈**
🌸 Online Women’s Circle | Meditation & Journaling – Relax the Belly
🌸 **Free online gathering**
**Next circle: April 5**
After this, we will continue meeting on the **first Sunday of each month**.
A space to begin the month by returning to yourself.
This women’s circle is an invitation to give yourself one hour to pause, slow down, and reconnect with your body, your inner voice, and other women. A simple and caring commitment: beginning the month with meditation and journaling in community.
You can think of it as a small personal ritual, creating the habit of listening to yourself, writing, and setting intentions for the month ahead.
We meet online on Sunday afternoons to gently transition into a new week and a new month, creating a moment of presence, reflection, and intention.
During this 1-hour session we will explore:
✨ a guided meditation to arrive in the body
✨ a journaling practice to connect with what is alive in you
✨ a space for sharing, where you are welcome to speak or simply listen
No previous experience is needed. You are welcome just as you are.
Please have a notebook and a pen nearby, and join from a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted during the session.
You are welcome to join once, or come back each month. The choice is yours.
The first circles are offered for free in order to create community and open this space to more women.
Participants who register for the event will receive the **Google Meet link** before the circle begins.
It will be lovely to welcome you into this space 🌿
[TURNHOUT] Freedom friday bitcoin meetup
Iedereen is welkom op onze open Freedom Friday Bitcoin Turnhout Meetup @ het super gezellige café Sint Pieter - Grote Markt 60, 2300 Turnhout
Geen presentaties. Geen workshops. Gewoon 1 onderwerp: bitcoin.
**Connect with Like-Minded Minds** Engage with the Bitcoin community and mingle with fellow enthusiasts. This meetup is your chance to discuss the future, share ideas, and network with pioneers in the decentralized money world.
🏢 **Central Location**: café Sint Pieter ligt perfect centraal, een ruim cafe op de grote markt van Turnhout.
Mark your calendars and spread the word!
From strangers to friends - Locals meet expats
I'm excited to host the 19th edition of *Strangers to Friends*! Every event so far has been warm, fun and full of great connections. So we’re doing it again!
Curious about our previous events? Check out our photo albums (only visible on the laptop version of Meetup).
**What to expect**
* A safe, relaxed environment to meet both locals and expats, whether you want to meet new people, experience an international atmosphere or talk about business, it’s all possible.
* Start the evening with a few rounds of conversation cards: pair up with someone you don’t know, answer meaningful questions and rotate every 10 minutes. Within just one hour, you’ll get to know several people really well and enjoy meaningful conversations.
* Everyone comes on their own, so it’s easy to connect.
**Practical details**
* Doors open at 20:00, after 30 minutes we start with conversation cards
* Venue: Boekencafé Libertas, Klarendalseweg 477-1, Arnhem
* 20 min walk from Arnhem Central
* 7 min walk from Arnhem Velperpoort
* You’ll receive 1 drink token for (beer/wine/soft drinks) and snacks all night!
* Find us on the right side of the café at the bar, by the window and garden
Bring a smile and join us for an evening where friendships grow, business ideas spark and real-life connections happen. Back to basics, away from screens, meeting face-to-face.
Warm regards, Julia
Hack Friday @ NOVI
Ben jij gefascineerd door de wereld van hacking en cybersecurity? Goed nieuws! Wat ooit een exclusieve serie workshops was voor studenten van NOVI, is nu toegankelijk voor iedereen met een passie voor hacking. 🚀
**Hack Friday** is jouw wekelijkse dosis cybersecurity praktijk. Elke vrijdagochtend duiken we samen in de diepe, duistere wereld van een nieuwe machine of challenge, onder de deskundige begeleiding van een van de cybersecurity experts van NOVI. Het is de perfecte manier om je skills te testen, te verbeteren en iets nieuws te leren in een vriendelijke en ondersteunende omgeving. 🛠️💻
### Wat heb je nodig?
* **Een werkende Kali Linux installatie**: Zorg dat je klaar bent om de uitdaging aan te gaan met je eigen Kali Linux setup.
* **Een nieuwsgierige geest**: Heb je zin om te leren en uitgedaagd te worden? Dan pas je perfect in onze Hack Friday!
### Waarom meedoen?
* **Leer van de besten**: Onze cybersecurity experts staan klaar om hun kennis te delen en je door de challenges te begeleiden.
* **Wekelijkse uitdagingen**: Elke week bieden we een nieuwe machine of challenge aan, zodat je je vaardigheden kunt blijven ontwikkelen.
* **Ontmoet gelijkgestemden**: Sluit je aan bij een community van enthousiaste hackers en cybersecurity professionals.
### Details:
* **Wanneer**: Elke vrijdagochtend
* **Waar**: op locatie in Utrecht
* **Voor wie**: Iedereen met een interesse in hacking en cybersecurity, van beginners tot gevorderden.
Ben je klaar om je hacking skills naar een hoger niveau te tillen en deel uit te maken van onze groeiende community? Sluit je dan aan bij Hack Friday en daag jezelf elke week uit met nieuwe en spannende cybersecurity avonturen! 🌟🔒
Registreer nu en laat zien wat je in huis hebt! Wij kunnen niet wachten om je te ontmoeten.
Microsoft Events Near You
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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:**
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**⚠️ 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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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!
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Global Azure - Columbus
Colombus Code & Coffee is thrilled to partner with Central Ohio Azure to put on the global Azure community day! RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/central-ohio-azure/events/313484939/
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!






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