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Join us for an evening of French conversation at B Espresso Bar in the atrium of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (near St. George station)!
We welcome all levels of French, and it's free\*.
Venez pratiquer votre français! \*While there is no fee to attend this event, guests are expected to purchase something from B Espresso Bar, in accordance with RCM's restrictions on usage of the cafe atrium space. **Building location:** The Royal Conservatory is at 273 Bloor St W, between Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). There are entrances off Bloor St. and Philosopher's Walk. If you enter from Bloor St through the large glass doors, follow the hallway on the left beside the staircase and turn left at the end. (Closest TTC: St. George) **Notes and restrictions:** The host may or may not attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to seat themselves at two or more adjacent tables, as needed. Please form groups of 6 people at each table; do not rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate more people, as this obstructs the narrow walking space. Guests are expected to order something from the cafe, and are asked to please refrain from bringing outside food or drink. Attendees must leave the building at 8pm when the cafe stops serving. **Contributions:** If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.

MS Build 2026 Summary \*\*Please note that this event requires your name and email address for QR code to get access to the building on the event day, you must register or else you will not receive a QR code for access\*\* [Link ](https://forms.office.com/r/8uPQJ7987M)to Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/8uPQJ7987M Speakers (sort by first name): Cihan Cinar Ehsan Eskandari Kaan Turgut Max Yermakhanov Shahrad Alerasoul

**Meet new people over dinner in The Greater Toronto Area (GTA)** You'll join a small table of 4–8 people, meet over dinner, and the conversation unfolds naturally. Everyone coming is in a similar stage of life — open to meeting new people, having a real night out, and seeing where the evening goes. HOW IT WORKS 1. **You reserve your seat** Join a table already starting to come together. 2. **The table fills** Once the table is full, the evening is set. 3. **The introductions begin** Two hours before dinner, you'll see who's coming. By the time you arrive, no one's a stranger. AT YOUR TABLE * People in your age group * Similar stage of life * Easy to connect with GOOD TO KNOW * You only pay for what you order * You'll see who's coming 2 hours before * Exact venue shared once the table is full **IMPORTANT** To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

​**✧ You Are Invited ✧** ​**Step into a space where your heart, spirit, and soul are nourished, inspired, and celebrated!** **Click** [HERE](https://luma.com/ax18ujfw) **To Register For The Event** ​Join us on **Thursday,** **July 2nd** for ***Meditation Meets Ecstatic Celebration "Summer Love"***—a high-vibe, heart-centered event hosted by **The Soul Guided Network**. This is your chance to connect deeply with yourself, others, and a higher sense of belonging. ​The **Soul Guided Community Empowerment Network** provides a safe space for spiritual seekers to connect, share resources, and elevate their collective vibration. We believe in the power of community to heal and awaken, align with our purpose and highest potential, and deepen our spiritual practice. **Soul Guided** helps individuals do just that. Whether you're new or have been with us for a while, this evening is a chance to celebrate how far you've come on your journey. ​More than just a dance party, this is an opportunity to build community, network, and meet like-minded individuals whose visions align with yours. It’s an intimate gathering to connect on a deeper level and create lasting bonds. ​**Chris, Marda, and the Soul Guided Community** are excited to welcome you to an evening of connection, fun, and honoring of your growth. Experience a nourishing blend of ice breakers, meditation, kundalini yoga, kirtan, community sharing, and live medicine music. Be fully present with like-minded souls and leave feeling inspired and rejuvenated. ​This gathering is for those who are ready to step into a space where you are seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are—no pretenses, no judgment. It’s an invitation to celebrate the collective energy of a conscious tribe, and to co-create an experience that lifts us all. ​\*\*This is a sober, family friendly & substance-free event\* ​**𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖** * ​**6:00 PM** – Chill, Mingle & Check out our Amazing Vendors * ​**6:30 PM** – Welcome & Grounding Meditation, Warm-Up, Kundalini Kriya's, Ice Breakers * ​**7:10 PM** – Community Connection & Sharing Circle * ​**7:30 PM** – Kirtan w/ Velvet Om * ​**8:30 PM** – Ecstatic Dance (Afro-House/Spiritual) w/ Marcos * ​**9:00 PM** – Live Medicine Music, Hip-Hop & Spoken Word * ​**9:40 PM** – Closing Soundbath & Gratitudes * ​**10:00 PM** – Departure ​*Timing is estimated and subject to change* ​ ​**𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒** ​From massage to energy healing to healthy delicious meals, snacks & drinks to body sprays, lotions and potions there will be plenty of goodness to be experienced from our community vendors. ​**𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍** * ​\*\*$37\*\* – Super Early Bird (Until June 5th) * ​\*\*$42\*\* – Early Bird (Until June 25th) * ​\*\*$47\*\* – Regular (Until July 2nd @ 6pm) * ​\*\*$55\*\* – At the Door ​\*If finances are an issue, please reach out to us via the email below and let us know what you can contribute. **Click** [HERE](https://luma.com/ax18ujfw) **To Register For The Event** ​**𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞** ​Want to be more infused in the creation of conscious community with those who feel like soul tribe? To volunteer, contribute or learn more about being on the Soul Guided Team, please reach out to us at: **soulguided@soulguidednetwork.com**. ​We can’t wait to connect and co-create with you! ​**𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒** ​**Velvet Om:** is a transformative kirtan and medicine music band from the GTA in Toronto. Comprised of Madison Ryley on harmonium and vocals, VJ Bala on guitar and vocals, while often featuring multiple percussionists and other musical highlights like cello and flute. Velvet Om weaves together soulful sounds and healing vibrations. ​Over the past three years, they have graced festivals like Earthbeat (Previously Coming Home Festival) and Bumi festival. They have hosted kirtans across Toronto and its northern regions, creating a vibrant community around their music. ​As a newly formed band, Velvet Om is driven by a passion for medicine music and the belief that all music is healing. Their eclectic repertoire includes everything from the timeless melodies of The Beatles and the ethereal sounds of Enya to Spanish medicine music and the even ceremonial music. Velvet Om’s kirtans are unique in that they are also song ceremonies, offering a deeper, transformative experience. ​**Nick Kusiba:** A medicine music musician & sound healer composes and channels soul songs to support liberation and connection to the depths of one's being. He sings armed with an enormous vocal range, from deep bass to an angelic falsetto and expresses himself musically without limitations to any particular genre. ​**𝐃𝐉** ​**Marcos Mendosa: TBA** ​**𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒, 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 & 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒** ​**Chris Dub**: An intuitive healer, kundalini yogi, and space holder, Chris guides people to live their best and most authentic lives through self-inquiry, plant medicine ceremonies, kundalini yoga, intuitive healing sessions & through intimate conscious gatherings. Having spent over 15 years on his spiritual path, honing his gifts and personal practice, Chris helps others align with their highest potential. Soul Guided is a vision he’s held for many years, and through his dedication to community building, it’s now coming to fruition. ​**Marda 'Love' Sperber**: A multidimensional channel, medicine ceremonial and tantric guide, kundalini yogi, and intuitive energy healer, Marda creates sacred spaces for transformation, heart awakening, and soul remembrance. Supporting others in awakening and reconnecting with their inner wisdom, authentic expression, and the light of their soul. ​We’re excited to gather with you in celebration, co-creation, and spiritual growth! ✨

# 🎵 Road Trip to Niagara Falls – The Human League LIVE! 🚗🎶 Join us for a fun summer evening road trip to Niagara Falls to see **The Human League** live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino! With Very Special Guests Soft Cell & Alison Moyet For **just $60 total**, your spot includes: ✅ Concert ticket ✅ Round-trip transportation from Toronto We'll be travelling in a comfortable **Kia Soul** complete with **SiriusXM satellite radio**, so we'll have great music all the way there and back! **📍 Meet:** Christie Station (Toronto) **🕓 Departure:** **4:00 PM sharp** **🎤 Concert:** **7:30 PM** We may arrive with some sightseeing time before the show, and after the concert we'll head straight back to Toronto. Return to Toronto approximately 12:30AM. **Cost:** **$60 (includes concert ticket + transportation)** Must send $60 etransfer to nicolasbello@yahoo.com to lock in your spot Whether you're a longtime fan or just love classic '80s synth-pop, this promises to be a fantastic night featuring hits like *Don't You Want Me*, *Human*, *Mirror Man*, and *(Keep Feeling) Fascination*. **Event information:** [https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/the-human-league.html](https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/the-human-league.html) ### Important * Space is limited to the available seats in the vehicle. * Please RSVP only if you're certain you can attend. * We will leave Christie Station promptly at **4:00 PM** and cannot delay our departure. Let's hit the road, enjoy some great tunes, and spend an unforgettable evening in Niagara Falls!

At Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters, we're more than just a club - we're a community. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Guests are welcome. There is no fee to visit. We meet at: Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Second Floor, RM# 200. Directions to the room can be viewed at the following link: [https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome](https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome) Members of Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills with a friendly, helpful, and encouraging group of people. As a year-round club, attendance varies depending on the season. A typical meeting involves 25-30 active members and 2-5 guests. Guests are able to: • Meet a great group of people • Participate in Table Topics • Share feedback at the end Members receive: • Learning materials • Monthly Toastmasters magazine • Access to Pathways • Online resources through Toastmasters International • An Easy-speak.org account to track speech progress We look forward to seeing you!

Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom. Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city! Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

This time, we're on the road! We'll have an in-person meetup in Toronto to catch up and chat about everything related to iOS, macOS and Apple platform development in general! ☕️💬 If you have any questions about the meetup, feel free to send a direct message to either Malin or Kai 😊

Pottery Night at Orkid Gallery! All tools included. No experience needed—just come create, connect & sip tea with us! 3-hour workshop.

🍔🍦 DANFORTH BURGER & ICE CREAM WALK! 🍦🍔 A Summer Evening Stroll, One of Toronto's Most Underrated Burgers & Giant Ice Cream Scoops Sometimes the best events are the simplest ones. Join us for a relaxed summer evening walk along the Danforth as we make our way from Main Street Station to Broadview Station, enjoying one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods along the way. This isn't about rushing from place to place. It's about getting outside, enjoying the evening, meeting new people, and sharing a couple of local favourites that many Torontonians still haven't discovered. Our first stop will be Square Boy, a true Danforth institution that serves some of the most underrated burgers in Toronto. No fancy gimmicks. No social media hype. Just great burgers that locals have loved for decades. 🍔 They are soo goo that they ONLY TAKE CASH! After we've eaten, we'll walk across the street to Kawartha Dairy for dessert. If you've never been before, prepare yourself. The scoops are legendary. Seriously. Most first-time visitors cannot believe how much ice cream they give you. 🍦😄 Afterward, we'll continue our walk west along the Danforth toward Broadview Station, enjoying the neighbourhood, conversation, and hopefully a beautiful summer evening. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) \*\*\* 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do We'll begin at Main Street Station and start our walk along the Danforth. Along the way we'll: 🍔 Stop at Square Boy for burgers and fries 🍦 Visit Kawartha Dairy for ice cream 🚶 Continue walking west through the Danforth 😊 Enjoy good conversation and meet new people 🚇 Finish near Broadview Station You are welcome to leave at any time. \*\*\* ☀️ Weather & Expectations This event will happen in most summer weather conditions. If there is severe weather, heavy thunderstorms, or conditions that would make the walk unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water if it's a hot evening. This is a social walk, not a historical tour. \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Outside Main Street Subway Station 🫎 I'll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 6:30 PM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. We will leave promptly and won't be able to spend time tracking people down. 🏁 End Point: Broadview Subway Station \*\*\* 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 💳 Money for food and ice cream 😄 A good appetite \*\*\* 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There's always something happening. \*\*\* REMEMBER: You're welcome to just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans change and events may need to be cancelled — please keep an eye on updates. \*\*\* 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the burger. Stay for the giant ice cream. Leave wondering how anyone finishes those scoops. 🍔🍦✨

🍂 **Fall Walk: Rouge National Urban Park** 🌳 is Canada's only Urban Park and is one of our most popular hikes that we do as it's really the only hiking trail in Toronto that you can get to by TTC. Once you are on the trail you will not believe that you are still in the City. Not only will we be walking up and hills but I will take you to one of the best lookout points in the Valley. You don't want to miss an afternoon of hiking. This trail can be a bit challenging (with some ups and downs), so it may not be the best choice for beginners. But if you’re up for it, you’ll feel proud of yourself at the end — and you’ll have shared the experience with a great group of people. After the hike, we’ll enjoy a **group picnic** (30–40 mins). Please bring something small to share — nothing too big so it’s easy to carry! 🥪🍎 *** ### Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location (TTC):** On the platform for the **85B bus** at Don Mills Station. Look for me in my Moose Hat 🦌. 🕙 **Meetup Time:** 10:00am (I’ll wait until the bus comes, but remember: *Early is on time, on time is late*.) 🚌 **Bus Leaves:** 10:13am sharp. If you miss it, you won’t be able to join us. 🚗 **By Car:** * Parking is **not available** where we are meeting. If driving, please park at the **Toronto Zoo** (paid parking) and walk to the **Park’s Welcome Centre (the house)**. * Car Meetup Time: 11:00am (we might be a few minutes late arriving). 👟 **Hike Length:** \~2 hours 30 minutes + short break 🧺 **Picnic:** 30–40 minutes after the hike 💲 **Fee:** $5 cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** *** ### What to Bring * Water 💧 * Good walking shoes 👟 * A snack 🍫 * Picnic item to share 🥗 📍 **End Spot:** Park’s Welcome Centre *** ✨ This group is open to anyone who wants to be social, make friends, and enjoy nature. We also run events like movies, hikes, arts & culture, and restaurants. 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) 🔔 Reminder: You can just show up on the day if you’re not sure ahead of time. ⚠️ Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates. 👤 Organized by Mathew. For questions, post on the wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

**Note: I recommend you buy your tickets as soon as possible, as the good shows always sell out in advance.** **On Saturday, July 4th, see Evie & Alfie: A British Love Story, and Winner Outstanding English Production at the Montreal Fringe 2025.** Meet Evie & Alfie—a retired, quintessentially British couple—as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning Fringe legends Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart. When I googled the top 10 shows to watch at the Toronto Fringe, this is the one I chose. We will start off with a hot beverage at Balzacs prior to heading to the show around the corner. Alex Dallas is a writer and actor from London, England who has been living and working in Canada for the past 30-years. As a founder member of female comedy troupe, Sensible Footwear, she has toured the world. Her one woman shows, Goddess, and Drama Queen, aired on CBC TV, The W Network, Bravo TV and CBC Radio Jimmy Hogg is a writer, comedian and storyteller from Plymouth, UK, who has made his name on the Fringe circuit over the last 20-years with his high-energy, physical, tangential style. Comparisons to Eddie Izzard, Rik Mayall, John Oliver (and other British people) are frequent if not always accurate or deserved. He has numerous awards and merits and is an 18x BEST OF FRINGE WINNER. **Purchase Evie & Alfie: A British Love Stor*y* on Saturday, July 4th at noon.** **COST** Adults: $19 includes service charges If there are Rush tickets, they will be posted online that morning. Cost is $14 + service charge Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 Ticket Policy: All sales are final. **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP, confirming if you will join for a hot beverage before and if doing Rush** * **[Purchase](https://www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/evie-alfie-very-british-love-story) your own ticket for Saturday Jul 4th at 12 noon and post you have your ticket in the Comment section. I will then move you to attending.** * All tickets are general admission A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 2 days prior and cancellations may result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for a hot beverage at: 10:45am at Balzacs in the Distillery District at 1 Trinity St.** **Meet me for the show at: 11:30am in the line for the Michael Young Theatre inside the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery District at 50 Tankhouse Lane** **Show Starts**: noon (Note: Latecomers and re-entry will not be permitted) Length: 60 minutes (no intermission) After: meet at the same spot to chat about the show Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

**On Friday, July 3rd, join us for Summerlicious at Canoe, A Michelin Guide Restaurant, with unmatched city views from its position on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, and service as efficient as you’d expect from such a well-oiled machine.** With over 30 years of culinary history, Canoe continues to challenge creative boundaries in the spirit of celebrating Canada and its distinct provinces. Connecting people to place through contemporary Canadian cuisine, Canoe crafts inspired dishes reflective of our country’s diverse landscape. Our chefs work closely with farmers and suppliers to source the finest ingredients from across the nation. I hope you will join me. **MENU** APPETIZER (choice) Scallop tartare - pickled apple, hazelnuts, brown butter (G) Smoked tomato soup - sundried tomato, olive oil, basil (V / G) Pork terrine - grilled bread, pickles, mustard ENTREE (choice) Roast strip loin - braised short rib, pomme purée, heirloom carrots (G) Ramp risone - aged balsamic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, puffed grains (V) Chicken supreme - braised lettuce, celeriac, thyme jus (G) Atlantic salmon - tomato, pickled mushrooms, fennel (G) DESSERT (choice, all V) Duo of ontario cheese - compote, fig + walnut crisps Blueberry chômeur - lemon, buttermilk anglaise Chocolate tart - coffee ganache, caramel **COST** Summerlicious Dinner: $75 + tax + gratuity Organizer Meetup fee: $5 Canoe Cancellation fee: $35 **SIGNING-UP** * RSVP Yes. Everyone goes on the waitlist until they have reserved their seat. * To reserve your seat at the table, an etransfer of $40 ($35 Canoe Cancellation Fee and $5 meetup fee) is required. Attendees will be etransferred back $35 the day after the event. There are no refunds for any reason. * Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer. * Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. * A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive. RSVPs close Monday June 29th. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 7pm on the 54th Floor of TD Tower at 66 Wellington St. W., by the hostess desk.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. Length: 3 hours 15 mins Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If you’re curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!

Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025 With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session! Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 – the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.

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**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

🇺🇸 Red, White & BOOM: A Black Love Summer Social ❤️ Skip the downtown chaos and celebrate with great people instead! Join Black Love & Friends as we spend the evening together in the beautiful, historic King-Lincoln District, just steps from Mayme Moore Park, with an incredible view of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks. This isn't a formal event—it's a relaxed summer gathering. Come early or stop by later. Stay for an hour or stay all evening. We'll have our own private meetup space where you can kick back, meet new people, play a few games, enjoy light refreshments, and simply enjoy the holiday together. Throughout the evening we'll explore the King-Lincoln District, soak up the atmosphere, laugh, connect, and then settle in as the Columbus skyline lights up with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year. ✨ What to expect: 🎆 Great views of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks 🏙️ Historic King-Lincoln District ⛺ Private Black Love & Friends meetup tent 🎲 Lawn games & conversation 🥤 Light refreshments 🤝 New friends & great vibes 📸 Perfect summer photo opportunities Event begins: 6:30 PM Fireworks begin later in the evening, so arrive whenever works for you. Feel free to come and go throughout the night. ⚠️ RSVP is required. Space at our tent is limited, so we'll only be able to accommodate those who register in advance. Bring a chair if you'd like, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate community, connection, and summer with Black Love & Friends. Good people. Great conversations. Amazing fireworks.

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