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You thought we would skip February? NO! We're back, baby! February Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and pizza and beer will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a beer, a snack, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan and Giorgio Polvara from Perk** **19:00 The 2600€ Mistake: How we saved 90% on Cloud Costs by breaking the SSR Myth** Speaker: [Danilo Velasquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAXUQZYBfPgAdfwWiNG72HHc5rtHIS9pAWY), Staff Web Platform Engineer and Consultant When our Astro/React migration reached 8,000 RPS, 100 pods couldn't prevent the crash loops. Discover how mastering Node.js internals—Cluster API, file descriptors, and strict timeouts—slashed our bill from 2,850€ to 250€ while handling 1.6B monthly views. A war story about why "frontend-only" thinking fails on the server. **19:25 400 Tech Leads. Same problems. None of them technical.** Speaker: [Anemari Fiser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAsj0FIBwsd5kRTr2_wWLQKe-vFNZDCtNlE)\, O’Reilly Author \| Engineering Leader After training and coaching more than 400 tech leads across companies and industries, one pattern keeps repeating: when tech leads struggle, it’s rarely a technical gap. In this talk, Anemari Fiser shares the most common challenges tech leads bring into coaching sessions - overload, unclear expectations, ownership confusion - and assumed alignment, and why “getting better technically” almost never fixes them. Drawing from real coaching and training examples, the talk explores where tech leads get stuck, what they think the problem is, and the small but meaningful shifts that help them move forward. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** **Perk** The intelligent platform for travel and spend. Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is designed to eliminate the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams' morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work. By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control. Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work for over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and are backed by first-class investors such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners. Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

Espai gratuït de debat, escolta i reflexió. Obert a tothom. Filosofia de carrer. No cal coneixement acadèmic de filosofia ni de res en concret. Es proposen uns temes i els assistents escullen sobre quin tema volen parlar, reflexionar i aprofundir.

ProductTank Barcelona community! TLDR; **bring your laptop!** Ready to build something amazing without writing a single line of code? Join us for an AI-powered hackathon where you’ll create an app using **Lovable** – the no-code platform that turns plain prompts into real products. This is a hands-on excuse to meet other product people, experiment with AI, and see what happens when you build in small groups. How it works: * We’ll form small AI building groups – no need to come with a team. * Each group will collaborate to build an app and share it at the end - **laptop required, one per team**. * The product brief will be revealed at the start – no prep required! * All Lovable credits are covered – no fees involved. * No coding or AI experience needed. This is beginner-friendly and product-minded. Since spots are limited, please RSVP **only if you’re sure you can commit**. In particular, if you’ve volunteered to bring a laptop, we’re counting on you. This will be an interactive, high-energy event – not a sit-down lecture. 📍 **Location:** eDreams ODIGEO, Barcelona 🕒 **Time:** Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 6:45 PM Don’t forget to bring a valid ID to enter the venue. Expected agenda: * **6:30pm - Open door** * **6:45pm - 7:00pm – Welcome + Hackathon brief** * **7:00pm - 7:45pm – Team pairings + Build time** * **7:45pm - 8:00pm – Finalist demo, voting and prizes** * **8:00pm onwards – Pizza & Drinks for networking** Come for the build. Stay for the people. This is networking, just with a bit of AI chaos in between.✨

¿Quieres iniciarte al AcroYoga? ¡Apúntate a nuestro **programa de Acroyoga para principiantes**! Un programa de **8 horas,** durante 4 semanas diseñado para aprender las bases de la práctica y la técnica correcta de forma segura y desde cero. Estas clases serán con un grupo cerrado y reducido para poder progresar juntos y adquirir todos los conocimientos básicos. Se requiere apuntarse a todo el curso y no se permite asistir a sesiones sueltas. 👉¿CUÁNDO? Habrá 4 sesiones durante los 4 miércoles de febrero. 👉HORARIO: 19:00h a 21:00h 👉PRECIO: 95€ si te apuntas antes del 27 de enero de 2026 120€ si te apuntas después del 27 de enero de 2026 Paga un depósito para la reserva y el resto del pago en efectivo el primer día de clase.

**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)

** Antes de inscribirte, por favor, tómate 2 minutos para leer toda la información. ¡Es importante que estemos en la misma sintonía! ** **⚠️ Para que sea justo para todos:** Tenemos plazas limitadas. Si te apuntas y luego no puedes venir, **por favor, cancela tu plaza con al menos 1 día de antelación.** Si no lo haces, tendremos que eliminarte del grupo para darle la oportunidad a otra persona. ¡Gracias por entenderlo! ¿Buscas un rato para jugar y crear sin juicios? Un espacio donde lo que importa es lo que sientes al hacerlo, no el resultado final. Este es un taller de cerámica **gratuito** y alternativo. Aquí no nos obsesionamos con la técnica, sino que le damos paso a la intuición, a lo espontáneo y a conectar con el momento presente. No venimos a enseñarte a hacer piezas perfectas; venimos a **acompañarte** para que la creatividad salga de tu propio cuerpo. Usamos métodos sencillos pero poco convencionales para soltarnos, abrirnos y reconectarnos con lo auténtico que llevamos dentro. El objetivo no es "fabricar" algo bonito, sino **experimentar y sentir** lo que surja, usando la arcilla como nuestro lenguaje. **¿Es para ti?** Si te ha resonado algo de lo que has leído, entonces sí. No necesitas ninguna experiencia previa, solo las ganas de probar. **Te ofrecemos:** * Un espacio seguro y agradable, sin prejuicios. * Los materiales y las herramientas (no hace falta que traigas nada). * Una experiencia pura: no se cocen las piezas. * **Detalles prácticos:** * **Día y hora:** Todos los miércoles, de 18:00 a 18:45. * **Precio:** Gratuito. * **Inscripción:** Apúntate aquí en Meetup. — **¿Por qué hago esto?** 1. **Porque me encanta el proceso** y quiero compartir la magia de crear sin expectativas. 2. **Para que vengas a conocer el espacio** y esta forma diferente de entender la cerámica. 3. **Es una devolución.** En su día, otros talleres gratuitos me ayudaron mucho, y esta es mi manera de devolver esa energía buena a la comunidad. **Si esta forma de crear te llama, ¡será un placer tenerte por aquí!** www.liiceramics.com IG: liiceramics

Data and AI only matter when they drive and inform real product decisions that improve learners’ and tutors’ experience. At [Preply,](https://preply.com/en/about-us) we use data, rigorous experimentation, careful and scientific measurement, and applied AI to understand what works, where it works, and why. In this meetup, Preply’s data and AI team members will share concrete case studies from systems running in production, focusing on impact measurement, AI-driven marketplace decisions, and machine learning applied to real learning interactions. You will also have the chance to meet with Preply’s recruitment team to understand open roles in our growing data squad, and learn about which role is the best fit for you 🤝 **Agenda:** **18:30-19:00** Arrival and Networking **19:00-19:05** Introduction, Ana Peleteiro Ramallo (VP of Data and Applied AI) **19:05-19:25** - **Preply Lens: Building AI Systems to Understand Learning**, Aditya Joshi (Senior Data Scientist) **19:25-19:50** - **Measuring Product Impact**, Jonny Adams (Staff Data Scientist) & Frieder Kropfhäußer (Staff Data Scientist) **20:00-20:20** - **How AI Improves Preply’s Marketplace,** Jacek Wasilewski (Principal Applied AI Scientist) **20:20-21:00** \- Drinks and Networking **Who should attend:** This meetup is designed for data and AI professionals, especially those with hands-on experience in industry delivering products. *After the talks, we’ll leave time for questions and open discussion, followed by informal networking with the speakers and other attendees 😌We’re looking forward to meeting you. Bring your questions, your opinions, and your healthy skepticism – the discussion is very much part of the meetup.*

Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

[ATENCIÓ: La inscripció NO es fa al Meetup.] El Congrés de Sobirania Tecnològica ([www.sobtec.cat](http://www.sobtec.cat)) és un punt de trobada d’activistes, acadèmics, experts i totes aquelles persones interessades en saber com la tecnologia afecta les seves vides. I que pretén estudiar quin és l'impacte social de les tecnologies des d’un punt de vista interdisciplinari i amb una clara voluntat divulgativa. El seu objectiu: acostar la ciutadania a aquest tema i sensibilitzar-la de l’impacte que té sobre els seus drets i llibertats fonamentals.[ ](https://sobtec.cat/inscriuthi.html) [https://sobtec.cat/inscriuthi.html](https://sobtec.cat/inscriuthi.html)

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

Hey peeps! Join us for an evening Hack & Tell with Alvaro Moya and Nick Zervoudis at [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) in Poblenou - two focused, practical talks plus plenty of time to meet other AI engineers and founders! Alvaro will show his approach to getting coding agents produce the results we want at high quality with a standardized approach, while Nick will share how he built an OS that evolves around his needs with a combination of AI models and modern knowledge bases. 🗓 **Agenda** 18:30 – Doors open & arrivals 19:00 – Talk 1: Alvaro Moya, Talk 2: Nick Zervoudis 20:30 – Open networking at Ovella Negra 📍 **Location** [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) [Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9-11, 08005 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) 6th floor 🎟 **Cost:** Free (RSVP required) *** 🎤 **Speaker 1: [Alvaro Moya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarormoya/) \- Spec Driven Development with AI** AI can generate large amounts of code, but without clear specifications it still produces fragile and inconsistent results, and the real difference between fast output and reliable features lies in how the problem is defined. This talk introduces Spec-Driven Development with AI, a new paradigm that accelerates the whole development workflow, from vague ideas to production-ready code, all while increasing quality. 🎤 **Speaker 2: [Nick Zervoudis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzervoudis/) \- Building a Personal OS That Thinks the Way I Do** Nick is building a personal operating system using Claude Code, Wispr Flow, and Obsidian - processing all his voice notes, meeting transcripts, articles, and ideas to scale his consultancy. It all runs under a single repo built off plain markdown files. See you soon!

At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup, organized in collaboration with Sony AI, on **Wednesday, February 25th.** 🎙️*Transforming scientific literature into discovery at Sony AI* The speaker will be **[Miquel Ferrer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/miquel-ferrer-5a97651/)** (ML/AI Engineer at Sony AI). **SUMMARY** In this talk we will gain insight into how **AI can act as a bridge across domains**, transforming the overwhelming scale of modern research into a **proactive engine for discovery**. In an era where **thousands of papers are published daily**, even the most specialized experts struggle to stay afloat. However, the sheer volume of global research represents more than a management challenge—it is a **massive, untapped resource for discovery**. In this session, we will explore how **AI can transform the vast body of scientific literature** into an **interconnected system of concepts and entities**. Moving beyond simple search and efficiency, we discuss how modeling the **evolution of knowledge** enables us to uncover **“scientifically plausible links”**—**hidden connections across domains**, such as **biology and medicine**, that are supported by data but **have not yet been articulated in print**. By leveraging AI to **bridge these silos**, we can move from **managing what is known** to **predicting the next frontier of scientific breakthroughs**. **This event is for you if you’re in:** AI/ML, Data & Analytics, NLP/LLMs, Knowledge Graphs/Ontologies, Search/IR, MLOps, or Data Engineering and want to turn research into actionable discovery. With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food 🍕 and drinks 🍻.** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English 📝**Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers. *InnoIT Consulting, Sony AI*

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

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 ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!*** Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

TOPIC (Getting Ready for Spring Macro Photography): Insects are hatching, and flowers are blooming soon. Join us for a presentation on Spring Macro photography and get primed for the photographic season ahead. Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA