Modern Workplace

## **Details** **LUMA REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND:** https://luma.com/wox7xulo 🚀 Hiring is changing. Are you? For years, recruitment has been built around CVs, job titles and years of experience. But let’s be honest: the best talent is not always the one with the “perfect” background on paper. That’s why the next Talented People session by Talent-R is all about: **HR & Recruitment: Skills-Based Hiring in Practice: How to Hire for Capability, Not Just CVs** We’ll dive into how companies can identify real potential, assess capabilities and build hiring processes that go beyond traditional filters. Because great hiring is not about collecting impressive CVs. It’s about finding people who can actually do, grow and make an impact. Expect honest conversations, practical insights and real experiences from people who live recruitment from the inside. And, of course, great food, drinks and the Talent-R vibe. 🧡 **⚠️ Your spot is only confirmed once you register on Luma.** 👉 Register on Luma: https://luma.com/wox7xulo 🎯 Details 📆 Thursday, June 11, 2026 18:30-21:00 📍 Talent-R office *Rambla de Catalunya 35, Principal 2, 08007 Barcelona* 📝 Speakers \- Roxana Suciu\, *Talent Acquisition Lead at Cafler* \- André dos Santos\, *Global Talent Sourcer at Recare* \- Sharon C\. Hsieh\, *Senior Talent Partner at Maisa* 📌 Join us and connect with HR, recruitment and talent professionals who are rethinking what great hiring really means. **Spots are limited!** your attendance is only confirmed once you register through Luma. 👉 Register on Luma: https://luma.com/wox7xulo 🟩[Website](http://www.talent-r.com/) 🟦[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-r/?viewAsMember=true) 🟥[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/talentr_recruitment/)

​ROOMSHIFT: The Authenticity Experiment ​What changes in a room when people stop trying to impress each other? ​ROOMSHIFT is a live interactive experience combining behavioral psychology, movement, improv, and guided social interaction to explore how humans communicate, connect, and behave together. ​This is not a lecture. ​This is not traditional networking. ​This is not therapy. ​Through immersive exercises and real-time interaction, participants will experience new forms of communication, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection in a room intentionally designed to shift participation and energy. ​During the evening you’ll experience: ​• guided interaction exercises ​• movement + improv-based activities ​• behavioral experiments ​• emotional intelligence through interaction ​• authentic communication dynamics ​Especially for: ​Founders, creatives, professionals, expats, psychologists/coaches, women in leadership, and people tired of surface-level networking. ​Hosted by: ​Jessica Breitenfeld — behavioral communication facilitator and founder of ROOMSHIFT ​Elana Shyong — experiential trainer specializing in embodied learning and interactive group dynamics ​No acting experience required. ​No networking skills needed. ​Just curiosity. ​📍 Tea or Coffee Soar Centre — Carrer de l'Església, 4, Grácia, Barcelona ​📅 June 11th, 2026 ​🎟️ €20 Early Access \| €30 General Admission ​Limited capacity.

ESPAÑOL Trabajar con nuestra propia respiración es una poderosa herramienta de auto sanación. La respiración consciente conectada nos permite acceder a memorias almacenadas en el subconsciente y en el cuerpo, permitiéndonos así liberar, integrar y sanar. ​ Empezaremos con una explicación teórica, haremos ejercicios de pranayama y una sesión de respiración conectada. ​ Aportación: 25€ Reservas: +34696548107 INGLÉS Working with our own breathing is a powerful self-healing tool. Conscious connected breathing allows us to access memories stored in the subconscious and in the body, thus allowing us to release, integrate and heal. We will start with a theoretical explanation, do pranayama exercises and a connected breathing session. ​ Contribution: €25 Reservations: +34696548107

We welcome you to join us at MAUI, Barcelona's most social coworking space, for our Thursday open day! Enjoy a discounted coworking day at MAUI with lunch included, cooked by our professional chef Manu (vegetarian option available). You can also sign up for a massage with Alejandro, at a 50% discount. Open days at MAUI are a great way to meet new people and try the MAUI cowork experience with no commitment. "I met more people at MAUI in one day than in two months at another coworking space" - Jaimy "Manu's food is delicious every time" - Louie

Un entrenamiento diseñado para potenciar la fuerza, la resistencia y la flexibilidad necesarias en la danza. Se trabajan core, estabilidad, movilidad articular y prevención de lesiones con ejercicios adaptados al cuerpo del bailarín. Ideal para complementar la técnica y mejorar el rendimiento en el escenario.

**Important:** * Please sign up on the following website to complete your sign up: [https://uxdx.com/community/community-barcelona-2026-06-11/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-barcelona-2026-06-11/) An in-person series of meetups focused on helping product & engineering teams in Copenhagen bridge the gap between UX, Product, Design, and Dev, and to build better products faster, together. **Agenda:** **18:30 - 19:00** Opening and registration **19:00 - 19:15** Welcome from the UXDX Ambassadors and Preply **19:15 - 19:45** Talk 1: Oana Stroe, Product Design Lead at Hubtype **19:50 - 20:15** Talk 2: Mert Tas, Principal Product Manager at Vista **20:30 - 21:00** Closing and networking ## **✨ Talks** **Talk by Oana Stroe -** [The Silo is Dead. Long Live the Silo.](https://uxdx.com/session/the-silo-is-dead-long-live-the-silo/) This talk explores how AI is reshaping ownership, craft and collaboration in cross-functional teams, and why the specialists who feel most threatened might actually be the ones who matter most. Expect honest observations and some uncomfortable questions. **Talk by Mert Tas -** [AI, Collaboration, and Hidden Tradeoffs of Product Teams](https://uxdx.com/session/ai-collaboration-and-hidden-tradeoffs-of-product-teams/) Generative AI is changing how product, design, and engineering teams work together, from how ideas are explored to how decisions are discussed and documented. In this session, Mert will share practical experiences from working on complex design and personalization products at Vistaprint: where AI genuinely improves quality, shared context, and speed, and where it risks creating shallow alignment, coordination overhead, or endless artifact generation instead of deeper thinking. The session is intended less as a prescription and more as an honest reflection on the new collaboration tradeoffs many teams are already starting to feel. ## **About UXDX** UXDX helps teams shift from project based delivery to empowered, autonomous product teams. We host global conferences and over 150 free community events each year, bringing together UX, Product, Design and Development practitioners to share how real teams build better products faster.

🥾🛶 A refreshing Costa Brava day combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, hidden coves, coastal views and a relaxed beach vibe. 🥾🛶 *Un día refrescante en la Costa Brava combinando kayak de mar, snorkel, calas escondidas, vistas costeras y un ambiente relajado de playa.* **[CASTELLANO + ABAJO ⤵️]** 🛶 **The Plan** Join us for a refreshing day on the Costa Brava, where we’ll explore the coastline of Platja d’Aro from both the sea and the land. We’ll start the day with a guided kayak activity along a beautiful stretch of coast, paddling through turquoise waters, rocky passages and hidden coves surrounded by cliffs and Mediterranean forest. During the activity, we’ll also have time to stop for a swim and enjoy some snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. After the kayak, we’ll have some free time to relax, change clothes, eat something or enjoy the beach at our own rhythm. Later, we’ll continue the day with an easy hike along a section of the Camí de Ronda, one of the most beautiful coastal paths of the Costa Brava. We’ll enjoy sea views, pass through tunnels carved into the rock, discover small coves and if we have time, reach the Torre Colomina, an old coastal defense tower built in the 15th century to protect the area from pirate attacks. And during the hike, if you prefer to slow down and just relax on the beach, that’s totally fine too. You can stop walking at any moment, enjoy the sea and the sun, and we’ll meet you again on the way back. The main goal is simple: have a great day together! To finish the day, we’ll leave some time for a relaxed drink by the sea before heading back to Barcelona. 🚦 **Difficulty**: 🛶 **Kayak:** around 1h30 paddling route Difficulty: Easy**.** Suitable for all people. (you need to know how to swim) 🥾 **Hiking:** around 1.30-2.00 h route Difficulty: easy. 🚗 **How do we get there?** We’ll go by shared cars from Barcelona. During the registration process, we’ll ask you if you have a car and how many people you can take with you. Each passenger will give €15 directly to the driver as a contribution for the car costs. If you prefer to come on your own, you can meet us directly in Platja d’Aro at 09:15. **👥 Group Size:** Maximum of 16 participants. 🤠 **Guide:** Carla 💰**Price*: €50*** 🚗 Special price for the first 3 drivers: €40. If you have a car and can take 3 people or more from the meeting point in Barcelona, choose the driver ticket. ➕ **Price includes:** Official mountain guide Kayak guide Kayak rental + safety equipment Insurance in case of accident + CL VAT ➖ **Not included:** Picnic Transportation (€15 to the driver of your car) **How to sign up?** Step 1: 💰 Make the payment on our website: [https://www.yepalo.com/events/kayaking-snorkling-hiking-at-costa-brava-platja-daro-2026-06-13-08-00](https://www.yepalo.com/events/kayaking-snorkling-hiking-at-costa-brava-platja-daro-2026-06-13-08-00) Step 2:👋 Sign up on meetup 🎒 **Bring** * Walking shoes * Sun protection (glasses, cap, sun cream) * Picnic + snacks * Water (1,5L) * Swimsuit and towel * Long-sleeved shirt to protect from the sun during the kayak (recommended) * Water shoes (optional) **Cancellation policy:** Change of plans? No problem! If you cancel more than 72 hours in advance, we’ll give you a 100% voucher valid for 3 months so you won’t miss out on future adventures. 🌟 Cancellation later than 72 hours before? Bummer, the full payment is required, but if we manage to fill your spot last minute with someone else, we'll hook you up with a voucher for a future adventure! ✨ Extra info: If the weather's acting up, we might switch things up for your safety and maximum fun. ☔🌞 Any question, WhatsApp us at +34 699 444 539 ¡YEPALO! Moshe \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🛶 **El Plan** Ven a disfrutar de un día refrescante en la Costa Brava, donde exploraremos la costa de Platja d’Aro desde el mar y desde tierra. Empezaremos el día con una actividad guiada de kayak por uno de los tramos más bonitos de la costa, remando por aguas turquesas, pasos entre rocas y calas escondidas rodeadas de acantilados y bosque mediterráneo. Durante la actividad, también tendremos tiempo para parar, darnos un buen chapuzón y hacer un poco de snorkel en aguas cristalinas. Después del kayak, tendremos un rato libre para relajarnos, cambiarnos, comer algo o simplemente disfrutar de la playa a nuestro ritmo. Más tarde, continuaremos el día con una caminata fácil por un tramo del Camí de Ronda, uno de los caminos costeros más bonitos de la Costa Brava. Disfrutaremos de vistas al mar, pasaremos por túneles excavados en la roca, descubriremos pequeñas calas y, si tenemos tiempo, llegaremos hasta la Torre Colomina, una antigua torre de defensa costera construida en el siglo XV para proteger la zona de los ataques piratas. Y durante la caminata, si prefieres tomártelo con calma y quedarte relajándote en la playa, también está perfecto. Puedes dejar de caminar en cualquier momento, disfrutar del mar y del sol, y nos reuniremos contigo a la vuelta. La idea principal es sencilla: ¡pasarlo bien junt@s! Para terminar el día, dejaremos un poco de tiempo para tomar algo tranquilamente junto al mar antes de volver a Barcelona. 🚦 **Dificultad:** 🛶 **Kayak:** ruta de aproximadamente 1h30 remando **Dificultad:** fácil. Actividad apta para todos los públicos. Es necesario saber nadar. 🥾 **Senderismo:** ruta de aproximadamente 1h30–2h **Dificultad:** fácil. 🚗 **¿Cómo llegamos allí?** Iremos en coches compartidos desde Barcelona. Durante el proceso de inscripción te preguntaremos si tienes coche y cuántas personas puedes llevar contigo. Cada pasajero dará 15€ directamente al conductor como participación en los gastos del coche. Si prefieres venir por tu cuenta, puedes reunirte directamente con nosotros en Platja d’Aro a las 09:15. 👥 **Tamaño del Grupo:** máximo de 16 participantes 🤠 **Guía:** Carla 💰 **Precio: 50€** 🚗 Precio especial para los 3 primeros conductores: 40€. Si tienes coche y puedes llevar a 3 personas o más desde el punto de encuentro en Barcelona, elige el ticket de conductor. ➕**Precio incluye:** Guía oficial de montaña Guía de Kayak Alquiler del kayak + material de seguridad Seguro en caso de accidente + RC IVA ➖**No incluido:** Transporte 15€ a pagar directamente al conductor de tu coche Comidas. **¿Cómo apuntarse?** Paso 1: 💰 Hacer el pago en la web: [https://es.yepalo.com/events/kayaking-snorkling-hiking-at-costa-brava-platja-daro-2026-06-13-08-00](https://es.yepalo.com/events/kayaking-snorkling-hiking-at-costa-brava-platja-daro-2026-06-13-08-00) Paso 2: 👋Inscribirse en meetup 🎒 **¿Qué llevar?** * Calzado para caminar * Protección solar: gafas, gorra y crema solar * Picnic + snacks * Agua: 1,5L * Bañador y toalla * Camiseta de manga larga para protegerte del sol durante el kayak, recomendado * Escarpines / calzado de agua, opcional **Política de cancelación:** ¿Cambio de planes? ¡No pasa nada! Si cancelas con más de 72 horas de antelación, te daremos un bono del 100% válido por 3 meses para que no te pierdas futuras aventuras. 🌟 ¿Cancelación tardía? vaya, se requiere el pago completo. Pero oye, si no puedes venir y logramos llenar tu lugar con alguien más, te daremos un vale para una futura aventura. ✨ Información adicional: si las condiciones climáticas son desfavorables, podríamos hacer cambios en el plan para garantizar tu seguridad y asegurarnos de que disfrutes al máximo. ☔🌞 Cualquier pregunta, envíanos un WhatsApp al +34699444539 ¡Nos vemos! Moshe , ¡YEPALO!

*Description in English, Español i Català!* [Join our new Whatsapp Group for the latest updates!](https://LinkShield.co/213) *There is a captcha to prevent bots from joining.* ***English*** It's friday!! And that means; weekend, no more work! Come and celebrate that fact with some drinks and games in our afterwork event. This is the perfect time and place to meet likeminded people who are just as happy the working week is over as you are! Bond over the alcohol and rant about life with your newly found friends here. We will provide the perfect setting for you to ease into the weekend. **What to expect:** **\~** Flowing alcohol \~ Beerpongtable and Jengatable ready to play on! (supplies provided by us) \~ Other people, ready to have a great night This is not a tournament. It's just a nice way to connect and have a great evening! ***Español*** ¡Es viernes! Y eso significa: fin de semana, ¡se acabó el trabajo! Ven a celebrarlo con unas copas y juegos en nuestro evento afterwork. Este es el momento y el lugar perfectos para conocer a gente afín que está tan feliz como tú de que la semana laboral haya terminado. Conecta con gente nueva entre copas y desahógate sobre la vida con tus nuevos amigos. Nosotros ponemos el ambiente perfecto para que empieces el fin de semana como se merece. **Qué esperar:** \~ Alcohol sin parar \~ Mesa de beer pong y mesa de Jenga listas para jugar. Nosotros ponemos el material. \~ Gente con ganas de pasar una gran noche Esto no es un torneo. Es simplemente una forma divertida de conectar y pasar una gran noche. ***Català*** És divendres! I això vol dir: cap de setmana, s’ha acabat la feina! Vine a celebrar-ho amb unes copes i jocs al nostre esdeveniment afterwork. Aquest és el moment i el lloc perfectes per conèixer gent afí que està tan contenta com tu que la setmana laboral s’hagi acabat. Connecta amb gent nova entre copes i desfoga’t una mica sobre la vida amb els teus nous amics. Nosaltres posem l’ambient perfecte perquè comencis el cap de setmana com cal. **Què pots esperar:** \~ Alcohol sense parar \~ Taula de beer pong i taula de Jenga a punt per jugar. Nosaltres posem el material. \~ Gent amb ganes de passar una gran nit Això no és un torneig. És simplement una manera divertida de connectar i passar una gran nit.

***External link for attendance​ below*** Marketing careers are being rewritten. Not someday. Right now. Some roles are quietly disappearing. ​Others are evolving faster than job descriptions can keep up. ​And the people making hiring decisions? They're figuring it out in real time too. ​On 11th June, The Marketing Crew is getting the whole picture in one room: marketers navigating the shift, operators rebuilding their teams, and people leaders making the actual calls. The Future of Marketing Jobs. Beyond the AI Panic. No recycled takes. No survival guides. Just an honest conversation about what's actually happening and where the opportunities are if you know where to look. ​ **We'll cover:** \- Which marketing roles are growing vs quietly disappearing⁠ \- ⁠⁠How AI is changing day\-to\-day work \- Whether junior roles are still viable and what that path looks like now \- ⁠⁠What skills to focus on if you want to stay relevant \- How hiring decisions are really being made behind the scenes **​Meet your speakers** * ​**Yuliia Hychka:** Fractional HR & Talent Partner, Founder of HY People Solutions, Co-Organiser of The Marketing Crew BCN. She partners with startups and scale-ups across SaaS and GameDev to build hiring functions and people strategy from the ground up. She's the one making hiring calls daily and seeing the market shift in real time. * ​**Carmelo Squillaci:** Product Marketing Manager at LearnWorlds, 2x TOP100 PMM. GTM strategist with deep experience scaling marketing functions across B2B SaaS and emerging markets in Europe and beyond. * ​**Cristina Ignat:** Growth & Retention Marketing Advisor, Co-Organiser of The Marketing Crew BCN. 7+ years in B2B SaaS, creator-led growth, and community building. Currently running creator-led campaigns for devtool companies at Plug.Dev. ​**Agenda** > ​18:30 Open Doors > 19:00 Welcome & Intro > 19:15 Talks: three perspectives from people hiring, building, and navigating this shift firsthand > 19:45 Q&A: bring your real questions, nothing is off limits > 20:15 Networking > 21:30 End ​**Spots are limited. Request to register here: https://luma.com/95t3knmi.**

A practical workshop for those who want to run more effective conversations that create clarity, strengthen ownership and improve performance. Many conversations feel productive on the surface but stay stuck in updates, coordination or polite conversation. This session helps leaders rethink these opportunities as a performance tool, using stronger structure to create more focused and high-impact conversations. **We will cover:** * Why individual conversations often default to status updates instead of meaningful dialogue * The A.C.T. framework * How to deepen reflection, clarify expectations and build accountability * How to end every individual conversation with clear ownership and follow-through **Agenda:** * 19:00h - Doors open * 19:15h - Workshop starts * 20:30h - Networking **PLEASE NOTE:** * You must buy a drink from the bar before the workshop begins * Doors close at 19:10 so please be on time * Maximum capacity: 10 attendees. **About the Speaker:** Saba Shakir is the President of Women4Space. Learn more about her here: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssabashakir/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssabashakir/) The workshop is practical, reflective and scenario-based, giving participants tools they can use straight away to improve the quality and impact of their leadership conversations. Create conversations that move forward. **Don’t miss our next events:** https://linktr.ee/LetsSpeakLeadership **Grow Your Voice. Grow Your Impact. ✨**

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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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Join us as we discuss our June pick: Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider! Book description: Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true. Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart. Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series

Summer is here, and it is the perfect time to connect, recharge, and enjoy our amazing community outdoors! Join **Women in Agile Columbus** for a relaxed **Walk & Chat** this June. As a community, we are always looking for new ways to connect, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful conversations beyond our regular events. Whether you are a long-time member or attending for the first time, this gathering is an opportunity to meet fellow community members, exchange ideas, and enjoy a pleasant walk together in the beautiful June weather. **Bring your pets, children, family members, and friends!** This is a family-friendly event where everyone is welcome. Come enjoy fresh air, good company, and engaging conversations while building connections within the Women in Agile Columbus community. ### What to Expect * Casual networking and conversation * A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere * Time to connect with fellow Agile professionals and community members * An enjoyable outdoor walk at a comfortable pace * Family-friendly fun for all ages No presentations. No formal agenda. Just community, connection, and conversation. We look forward to walking with you and continuing to grow a strong, supportive Women in Agile Columbus community—one step at a time!