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Learn How To Make Your Own Cocktails 05.05
Wanna be the queen of your next cocktail nights?
Learn how to make quick and easy classics at KAMO.
You'll learn in every lesson how to make two beautiful cocktails depending on the theme of the event.
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
GOSIM (Global Open Source Innovation Meetup)
À noter que les billets sont disponibles de 15 euros à 499 euros. Veuillez consulter le lien "billetterie" pou contacter l'organisateur pour plus d'informations. :)
GOSIM (Global Open Source Innovation Meetup) est un événement communautaire non commercial, initié et organisé par des bénévoles pour les développeurs open source du monde entier. L’événement s’inscrit dans une culture d’ouverture, de diversité et d’inclusion. Au fil de ses précédentes éditions, GOSIM s’est tenu à Pékin, Shanghai, aux Pays-Bas et à Paris au cours des trois dernières années.
L’édition parisienne se tiendra les 5 et 6 mai 2026 à Station F. Elle réunira des développeurs, chercheurs, fondateurs, startups et acteurs de l’écosystème autour des grands sujets de l’IA open source et des technologies émergentes.
Le programme comprend 2 keynotes, Spotlight, 5 tracks parallèles et 2 hackathons, avec des thématiques majeures telles que Agent AI, Open Source Robotics, Agentic Apps, Agentic AI on Edge, AI Hardware et Open Source Models. Au-delà des contenus, l’événement constitue aussi une réelle opportunité de mise en relation au sein de l’écosystème, de visibilité pour les startups et de développement de collaborations professionnelles.
* **Évènement** : https://paris2026.gosim.org
* **Linkedin** : https://www.linkedin.com/company/gosim-foundation/?viewAsMember=true
* **Instagram** : https://www.instagram.com/gosimfoundation/
* **Billetterie** : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gosim-paris-2026-tickets-1984013840806?aff=oddtdtcreator
✨SOIRÉE CRÉATIVE ET CONVIVIALE / CREATIVE AND SOCIAL EVENINGS✨
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Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe.
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Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun.
Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques.
Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e.
Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement.
⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️
⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️
Débutant·es bienvenu·es
Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent
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Creative & Social Evenings
A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language.
Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments.
Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone.
Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely.
⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️
⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️
Beginners welcome
No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different
Writers' On-Line Feedback Session via Zoom
This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.
Café networking – Architecture, design, culture et immobilier
Rejoignez-nous pour un morning coffee meetup **en ligne (FR)** ☕
Suite aux retours du dernier événement, j’ai souhaité améliorer l’organisation en proposant un **format en ligne**, plus simple et accessible à tous.
Le format en ligne aura lieu au **début de chaque mois** comme point de départ pour faire connaissance, puis nous organiserons des événements **en présentiel** pour continuer les échanges en personne autour d’un café en présentiel à **Paris** dans un cadre encore plus convivial.
Pendant **1 heure**, nous échangeons et connectons dans une ambiance détendue et inspirante, idéale pour développer son réseau professionnel.
Ce meetup s’adresse aux professionnels et créatifs des secteurs de l’**architecture, du design d’intérieur, de l’immobilier, de la rénovation, de l’art et des projets culturels**, ainsi qu’aux investisseurs et développeurs intéressés par ces domaines.
Si vous travaillez dans la conception, la transformation ou l’investissement dans les espaces, ce café du matin est une belle opportunité de développer votre réseau et de créer des connexions solides.
👉 Merci de bien vouloir confirmer votre participation via Meetup.
Le jour de l’événement, le lien de connexion Google Meet sera envoyé aux participants inscrits.
Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟
**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**What’s on the program?**
• Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖
• Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭
• Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
📩 **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊
See you soon,
**The MeltingSpot Team**
Sonder la nature de l'énergie noire avec le projet DESI 🌌 Conférence à l’IAP
Chér.e.s Group Elements,
(Oui, comme dans un groupe mathématique 🧮🙂)
Retrouvons-nous pour assister à cette conférence assez fascinante (et informative !) sur
« **Sonder la nature de l'énergie noire avec le projet DESI »** par Pauline Zarouk (Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergies) 🌌 🌌
**Voici la description :**
🔭 DESI est un relevé spectroscopique de dernière génération dont le but est de sonder la nature de l'énergie noire, cette mystérieuse composante qui serait responsable de l'accélération de l'expansion de l'Univers observée à la fin des années 90 et dont le mécanisme demeure encore aujourd'hui l'une des plus grandes énigmes de la cosmologie moderne.
🗺️ DESI a débuté ses observations en mai 2021 et va collecter les spectres de plus de 60 millions de galaxies en 8 ans d'observations afin d'établir une cartographie 3D des grandes structures de l'Univers la plus précise. En effet, la façon dont les galaxies sont réparties dans le ciel nous renseigne sur plusieurs propriétés de l'Univers, comme la vitesse à laquelle il s'étend ou encore la vitesse à laquelle les galaxies se forment sous l'effet de la gravité.
🎙️ Au cours de cette conférence, je présenterai notre histoire cosmique basée sur des observations et sur un modèle cosmologique, puis la quête de la nature de l'énergie noire et enfin le projet DESI ainsi que ses derniers résultats.
📝 ~~Lien d'inscription~~ — **déjà complet** au moment de la publication ! Mais ne vous laissez pas décourager : **même si le lien indique que c'est complet, il est souvent encore possible de trouver une place en arrivant un peu en avance (par 19h10)** 🍀 La conférence est prévue pour commencer à 19h30. Vous pouvez toujours vérifier ici au cas où des places se libèrent :
https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/
https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php
https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html
▶️ et la seance **sera en direct** et replay sur son son chaine YouTube :
https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis
**Même si le site indique que c’est complet, vous pouvez souvent encore trouver une place en arrivant un peu en avance.** 🍀 La conférence est prévue pour commencer à 19h30.
📍 **Accés :** https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html
🍺 Ça dure normalement 60 - 90 mins. Ensuite, pour ceux qui souhaitent prolonger la soirée, on pourrait prendre un verre ou / et aller dans ce resto fast food assez bon près d'Alésia :
Brasao Alesia- Restaurant poulet braisé Paris 14ème au 47 Av. du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6
À très bientot ! 🌌
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**Dear Group Elements,**
(Yes — like elements of a mathematical group 🧮🙂)
Let's attend this fascinating (and informative!) talk on
**“Probing the Nature of Dark Energy with the DESI Project”** by Pauline Zarouk (Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergies) 🌌🌌
**Description:**
🔭 Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is a next-generation spectroscopic survey whose goal is to probe the nature of Dark Energy—this mysterious component believed to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the Universe observed in the late 1990s, and whose mechanism still remains one of the greatest enigmas of modern Cosmology.
🗺️ DESI began its observations in May 2021 and will collect the spectra of more than 60 million galaxies over eight years in order to create the most precise 3D map of the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe. Indeed, the way galaxies are distributed across the sky informs us about several properties of the Universe, such as the rate at which it expands and the rate at which galaxies form under the influence of Gravity.
🎙️ During this talk, I will first present our cosmic history based on observations and on a cosmological model, then the quest to understand the nature of dark energy, and finally the DESI project and its latest results.
📝 ~~Registration link~~ — **already full as of posting!** But don't let that stop you: **Even if the registration appears full when you follow the link, it’s usually still possible to get seats if you arrive early (by 7:10 pm)** 🍀 The talk is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
You can still check here in case spots open up:
[https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/](https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/) [https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php](https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php) [https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html](https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html)
▶️ And the session will also be available **live and replay** on IAP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis
📍 **Acces**: https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html
🍺It usually lasts 60–90 minutes. Afterwards for those who'd like to continue the evening, we could grab a drink and/or go to this pretty good fast-food restaurant near Alésia:
Brasao Alésia – Grilled Chicken Restaurant, Paris 14th,
47 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6
See you very soon! 🌌
Modeling Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Life Drawing Session 455 (female) MONTMARTRE
Join us for an untutored life drawing session with a female model. The session starts with brief warm-up poses of two minutes, followed by a series of 5-25 minute poses. Our models are professional fine art models affiliated with the Beaux-Arts de Paris, Académie de la Grande Chaumière and other Parisian life drawing ateliers. Please bring your preferred art materials. After the session, we come together for a relaxed drink and chat. It's a chance to share your drawings from the session and discuss drawing tips & techniques. You can also connect with fellow artists, exchange contacts, and promote your artistic projects.
Please see a detailed schedule below:
5 poses x 2 minutes
3 poses x 5 minutes
2 poses x 10 minutes
Break 15 minutes
1 pose x 25 minutes
2 poses x 10 minutes
Break 5 minutes
Networking (30 minutes)
All media are allowed, including pastels, ink, watercolor, or paint. No easels provided. While we recommend bringing your own art supplies, a basic drawing materials set (A4 paper, soft graphite pencil, charcoal stick, and an eraser) is available for purchase at €5. Please notify us in advance if you'd like to purchase the set, and we'll have it ready for you at the session.
We kindly ask everyone to RSVP to secure their spot. If you haven't booked, we reserve the right to deny participation if the session is full. For any questions about a specific session, feel free to contact us via Meetup or email your host / organiser at deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com or maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com
**Early Bird Discount**
If you book your spot at least 6 days before the session, you can enjoy a special early bird rate. After that, the regular price of €25 (excluding platform fees) applies to both untutored and instructed sessions. Don’t miss out!
**Refunds**
We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the event. Refunds are not issued automatically, so please send us a short message via Meetup or email maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com to request a refund after cancellation.
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Atelier libre de dessin d'après modèle vivant avec avec un modèle feminin. Chaque session commence avec des poses d’échauffement, croquis de deux minutes, puis une série de poses de 5 à 25 minutes. Tous les niveaux sont admis ! Les participants doivent amener leurs propres fournitures (papier, crayons, pinceaux, etc).
Pour réserver votre place, veuillez payer en ligne.
\* Nous offrons un remboursement complet si vous annulez au moins 1 jours avant l’événement.
Paintings by Suzanne Valadon, Amedeo Modigliani, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Tamara Lempicka, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri Matisse.
Portrait d'après modèle vivant /Portrait Life Model session online
Portrait/Nu
Dessin et peinture d'après modèle vivant en ligne via la plateforme Zoom tous les mercredis de 19h à 21h.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus,
vous pouvez visiter notre site pour plus d'infos ou de questions
http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com
ou 06 22 14 87 36
Portrait and nude
Life drawing and painting session online with zoom plateforme
All levels are welcome,
for more info : 00 33 6 14 87 36
or http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com
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Session de modèle vivant/nu, life figure drawing and painting
Portrait/Nu
Dessin et peinture d'après modèle vivant!
Dans le 11ème à Paris
tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus,
vous pouvez visiter notre site pour plus d'infos ou de questions
http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com
ou 06 22 14 87 36
Portrait and nude
Life drawing and painting session in our new studio
All levels are welcome,
for more info : 00 33 6 14 87 36
or http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com
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📸 🌳 Balade + Atelier Photo Portrait en Forêt
**📸 Atelier Photo Portrait – Forêt de Fontainebleau 🌳**
La forêt de Fontainebleau comme studio à ciel ouvert — rochers, lumière filtrée, sous-bois denses. Un cadre naturel exceptionnel pour explorer le portrait photo ensemble.
Cet atelier est pensé pour tous les niveaux, de l'amateur curieux au photographe confirmé. Pas de cours magistral : on apprend en faisant, en échangeant, en se photographiant mutuellement. Chacun passe devant et derrière l'objectif.
**Au programme :**
On explorera plusieurs approches du portrait en situation réelle — lumière naturelle et gestion des ombres en forêt, portraits en pleine lumière vs. contre-jour, utilisation du flou d'arrière-plan (bokeh), mise en scène et direction du modèle, portraits documentaires / candids, et selon les envies du groupe : poses, expressions, storytelling visuel.
Chacun repart avec des images, des retours constructifs, et de nouvelles techniques en poche.
**📸 Matériel :**
Apportez votre appareil photo (reflex, hybride, compact ou même smartphone). L'important, c'est votre regard.
**⚠️ Note importante – utilisation des photos :**
Les photos prises lors de l'atelier sont susceptibles d'être utilisées pour la promotion du groupe sur les réseaux sociaux. En participant, vous acceptez que vos images (en tant que photographe ou modèle) puissent être publiées à cet effet.
✅ Si vous ne souhaitez pas apparaître sur les visuels partagés, merci de le signaler sur place — votre choix sera respecté sans question.
**Infos pratiques :**
* 📍 Gare de Lyon 12h45
* Pass Navigo ou billets Ile de France (5 euros aller-retour)
* 🕙 Durée : environ 4h
* 👥 Groupe limité pour que chacun puisse vraiment pratiquer
* 🎒 Prévoir de bonnes chaussures et de quoi s'hydrater
Talk + Q&A: Senior Luxury Fashion Buyer, Kiana Brooks
Senior CHANEL Buyer Kiana Brooks joins [Koterie](https://koterie.club/) for an intimate, inspiring conversation and Q&A.
[Book your spot](https://koterie.club/gatherings/gat_salonkianabrooks)
From Christian Dior and Gucci to becoming a Senior Buyer at CHANEL, Kiana Brooks has carved out a place in one of the most competitive and exclusive industries in the world — on her own terms.
That journey has shaped not just her career, but her conviction that who you are is your greatest asset. This evening, Kiana joins us for an intimate conversation about what it takes to claim space in an industry that wasn't designed with you in mind.
We'll get into the realities of working in luxury fashion and what it means to become the face someone else needed to see.
Expect an honest exchange on ambition, authenticity, resilience, and what it really looks like to build a career by being unapologetically yourself.
📅 May 6th
⏱️ 19h00 → 21h30
📍 Paris 9ᵉ
🎟️: €35 / €30 for Insiders, includes:
* An intimate conversation Q&A with Kiana Brooks
* Wine, drinks, and charcuterie
* Time to mingle and connect with other community members
[Book your spot](https://koterie.club/gatherings/gat_salonkianabrooks)
**Koterie is where ambitious women in Paris find genuine connection, real support, and true belonging.** We curate English-language gatherings that feel like friends coming together, not networking. **Learn more and apply to join our community and events at:** [koterie.club](www.koterie.club)
COURS - Mouvement
En mai, vous avez voté pour les sujets que nous aborderons! Et le 8 mai, c'est le mouvement : l'intégrer, petit à petit, et voir comment le retranscrire.
On se retrouve à 19h30, mais qui veut peut arriver au local à partir de 19h pour grignoter, discuter!
Il y aura du thé et du café pour qui veut, il faut retirer ses chaussures car c'est une salle de danse (donc les bottes à lacets attendront une autre soirée).
Paiement en espèces (25€), sur place, et il y aura un chapeau pour qui veut donner un peu plus au modèle! Le matériel n'est pas fourni.
Hâte de vous y voir! 🙂
Modeling Events Near You
Connect with your local Modeling community
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Devil Wears Prada #2 !! 👠
Tickets are now on sale!🥳We also will have lunch before. At the Rusty Bucket in Easton which is posted separately. 😊 Park in the East Garage.The restaurant is across the street then we can walk back together to the movie! 🥳
Columbus Authentic Singles Virtual Speed Dating
💌 **Online Speed Dating for Columbus Singles — Real Connections, Long-Term Thinking**
This is for singles who are done with apps that go nowhere. Done with casual. Ready for a genuine conversation with someone who might actually matter.
Live on Zoom. Personality matched. Built for people who want something that lasts.
**Choose your age group to register:**
- Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=55+&face_v=2.0)
🌿 RSVP here alone does not hold your place. Complete your registration through the link above and finish the short personality quiz.
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**How it works:**
1. Register via your age group link and complete the personality quiz.
2. Join Zoom at the event time — works on any device, no downloads needed.
3. Meet Columbus singles in short one-on-one rounds matched by age and personality.
4. Mutual matches are shared after — take it forward at your own pace.
🤍 Spots are kept small to keep things personal. If you are serious about finding the right person, this is where it starts.
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.


























