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This month, we're venturing over to GONG HQ to her two talks from staffers SDE Vanja Tesin, and Senior Engineering Manager Anthony Brady. DETAILS & OFFICIAL BOOKING >>>>> https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/264-gong-hq Check your schedule first (it's not cool to not show!) ## **Talk 1:** GONG & Agentic AI Tools Gong built an agentic AI solution called Claude Code to help developers work more effectively across its complex microservice architecture of over 100+ repositories. Using a multi-agent system with specialised rules, skills, and subagents, it automates development tasks and reduces time spent on research and context switching. The result is faster development and better pattern compliance, reducing complex tasks from days to hours. Join Vanja Tesin to discover how. ## **Talk 1:** **Resilience in Microservices** In the distributed landscape of modern backend architecture, the question isn’t if a service will fail, but when. Without robust fault tolerance, a single latent dependency can trigger a cascading failure across an entire ecosystem. Anthony's talk will focus on how Gong overcame some of those challenges and how they are implementing resilience utilising patterns such as Circuit Breakers, Rate Limiters and others to maintain stability and provide graceful degradation even when downstream services are under duress.

Welcome to lockpicking at Tog. Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland. All equipment provided. Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.

Welcome to the April'26 edition of PyData Ireland. This meetup is in association with Quantum Black, AI by McKinsey. Agenda for the day: * 17:30 – Arrival * 18:00 – Start of talks (Details below) * *Jitendra Gundaniya*: **Building Agentic GenAI Pipelines with Kedro Builder (Beginner-Friendly)** * *Dmitry Sorokin*: **Let AI Agents Manage Your ML & Data Pipelines** * 19:30 – Networking \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Talk 1:** Building Agentic GenAI Pipelines with Kedro Builder (Beginner Friendly) **Speaker Name and Designation:** Jitendra Gundaniya, Senior Software Engineer at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey **Speaker LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitu11](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitu11) **Talk Description:** This talk shows how Kedro Builder, a visual drag-and-drop tool, can lower that barrier. We'll walk through building a simple agentic pipeline visually dragging LLM context nodes, connecting prompts and tools, and exporting a working Kedro project, all without writing boilerplate by hand. Think of it as a learning ramp: see the pipeline structure first, then dive into the code. **Key Takeaways:** * How a visual builder can make agentic pipeline patterns (LLM + prompts + tools → agent → output) more approachable for beginners * What `llm_context_node` is and how it simplifies GenAI pipeline creation in Kedro * A live walkthrough of building and exporting a GenAI pipeline using Kedro Builder * Where the visual approach helps (pipeline scaffolding, boilerplate) and where you still need code (agent logic, output schemas) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Talk 2:** Let AI Agents Manage Your ML & Data Pipelines **Speaker Name and Designation:** Dmitry Sorokin, Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey **Speaker LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmd40in/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmd40in/) **Talk Description:** This talk explores how traditional data & ML pipeline frameworks can be wrapped with an MCP server, enabling AI agents (e.g. LangGraph, Claude Code) to connect and manage pipelines programmatically. We’ll look at how this approach combines the deterministic nature of production data & ML workflows with the flexibility and reasoning capabilities of modern AI agents. **Key Takeaways:** * How to expose data & ML pipelines through an MCP server * How AI agents can orchestrate and manage existing workflows * A practical pattern for combining deterministic pipelines with agentic flexibility

Hey there, data enthusiasts and ClickHouse aficionados! We've got some exciting news to share - our next meetup is on the horizon, and it's going to be in Dublin! Get ready for a delightful mix of mind-boggling data tales, insightful conversations, and maybe even a surprise or two up our sleeves. But here's the deal: to secure your spot, make sure you register ASAP! **Location:** Squarespace House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland **Agenda:** 6:00 - 6:30 - Arrival/Check-In 6:30 - 7:00 - Agentic analytics and autopilots - AI at ClickHouse - Pete Hampton, ClickHouse 7:00 - 7:30 - Pushing Through the Limits with ClickHouse and OpenTelemetry - Avleen Vig, Twilio 7:30 - 8:00 - ClickHouse Tips & Tricks: What I Learned Implementing/Managing ClickHouse at Scale - Adrian Whitwham, Zendesk 8:00 - 9:00 - Food, Drinks and Conversation

📺 **The Office (US) Quiz – Two Rounds, 100 Questions** That’s what she said. A full night dedicated to *The Office (US)*. We’ll run **two independent quizzes of 50 questions each**: Round 1: 19:30–20:15 Round 2: 20:30–21:15 Join one or both. No repeated questions between rounds. ### ✨ **All-Seasons Challenge:** Explore every season of **The Office (US)**, testing your knowledge from the pilot in Scranton to the emotional finale. From Michael’s “That’s what she said” to Jim and Dwight’s pranks, this quiz ensures a comprehensive and engaging experience. 🔎 **Double-Points Sections:** * **Main Characters Round:** Delve into the traits, backstories, and key moments of the Dunder Mifflin team to earn double points. * **Quotes Round:** Prove your overall expertise about the quotes and reap double points. 🏆 **Sitcoms League 2026** Each time your team attends a sitcom quiz, your score is saved. Scores accumulate throughout the year, and the winning team receives: Custom jerseys for all members, featuring: • Team name • Team photo • Title: **“Sitcom Champions 2026”** **🤝 Teams & Format** • Groups of **4–6** form their own team • Groups of **1–3** are matched with others • Arrive by **19:00** for smooth team formation • Latecomers join the team with the lowest score • **Fries for every table** • **Top 3 teams** win prizes • The winning team gets **free entry to any upcoming quiz** **💸 Pricing** **Per Round:** €7 individual • €5 groups of 2–3 • €4 groups of 4–6 **Both rounds:** +€2 extra **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events

🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐 📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM** *(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)* Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions. No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space. 💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories ☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided 💬 New faces always welcome Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service. https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/

Join us as we celebrate **International Earth Day!** Ecological sentiment is not something new; it has always been a part of our relationship with Mother Earth. In the 21st century, perhaps we have forgotten how to love the world we live in? Has our relationship with Nature become merely pragmatic, practical, and nearly utilitarian, instead of nurturing and meaningful? What we do not love, we can’t protect. Responsibility comes from the heart, which is why ancient wisdom reminds us that we belong to the world we live in and that we are a living part of a much greater cosmos. It is falling in love with that sense of belonging that will give energy and care to our actions for Mother Earth. **How to belong: Myths from Around the World** Step into our storytelling circle to hear ancient myths that have shaped the human-nature relationship for millennia. We will explore how different cultures have traditionally viewed their responsibility to the Earth. **How to transform everyday habits into sustainable actions!** Explore practical DIY cleaning solutions made from simple, eco-friendly ingredients. Join us to learn sustainable ideas that fit into your daily routine, from reducing waste to making small, impactful changes. Participate in our interactive sustainability stand designed to inspire small but important steps toward a healthier planet. Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or simply want to live more sustainably, this stand offers actionable tips and hands-on inspiration. Because sustainability is not about losing something, it is about remembering our relationship with the living world. *We will meet in Dartmouth Square Park at 2pm.*

**Film is changing. Fast.** ​If you’ve been watching the rise of tools like Sora, Veo3, ElevenLabs, and wondering when to stop watching from the sidelines and actually try it properly, this is that room. ​On **18–19 April in Dublin**, **Give(a)Go is partnering with Wan, ElevenLabs, Dogpatch Labs, and Napkin to present the Ireland AI Filmmaking Hackathon**. **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)** ​A high-taste, hands-on day bringing together creatives and technologists to create something beautiful. ​Expect filmmakers, artists, editors, designers, engineers, and curious builders joining from across Europe. People whose work touches worlds like **Netflix, Prime Video, Game of Thrones, and more**. People who understand craft. People who understand systems. People who are early. People who want in. ​You’ll get free access to Frontier video and audio models and spend **day one** making, testing, and pushing ideas into short films with other people who care deeply about what ends up on screen, before premiering the best work **on day two**. ​**Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details.** *** ​**Day 1 is to create** You’ll meet your team, shape your idea, and get to work. Expect a full day of writing, storyboarding, generating, shooting, editing, iterating, and figuring things out in real time. We’ll have cameras in the room, spaces to shoot, spaces to edit, and a live coffee bar running throughout the day. ​**Day 2 is the premiere.** We move from build mode to screening mode. The films will be shown in a cinema space as part of a preferred black tie evening, with judges from both the creative and technical worlds, and the night will close with an award ceremony for the films that leave a mark. *** **NOTE: To apply register on [https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=meetup](https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=meetup)** ​A proper audience. A proper screen. A chance to see this emerging medium on the big screen in a way that still feels rare. ​This is open to curious people with taste across film, art, design, engineering, and creative technology. ​Bring your laptop, your charger, and one small object connected to your favourite film. Something playful. Something personal. ​**Two days. One screen. Come make something strange and beautiful.** ​Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details. **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)** ## ​Partners ​**Wan**: Wan is Alibaba's video generation model family, built for high-quality AI video creation and editing. ​**ElevenLabs**: ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company building voice and audio tools for creators, developers, and enterprises. ​**fal.ai:** Fal is a fast inference platform built for running AI media models at scale. ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dublin's leading startup hub in the CHQ Building, home of Day 1. ​**RedBull:** Red Bull Ireland is fuelling the weekend, keeping energy high across both days of the hackathon. [​](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event)**[Wolfpack Digital](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event):** Award-winning web and mobile product studio with teams in Dublin and Cluj-Napoca, working with clients from early-stage startups to global brands. ​**Napkin:** Dublin's first AI creative studio, pairing frontier AI with a deep bench of creative talent to solve real business problems. **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)** ## ​Venue Partner ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dogpatch Labs is a startup hub in the historic CHQ Building in Dublin’s Digital Docklands. Their mission is to accelerate Ireland’s startup ecosystem by creating a place where founders, startups, and innovators can grow, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections. ## ​**​Community** ​​​​\*\*[Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma)\*\* is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on technical events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,500+ attendees. One rule: learning by building. ​​​Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://instagram.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Website](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) ​​*We’ll be taking photos and short video clips throughout the day for recap posts and marketing. By registering, you consent to being included. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let one of the hosts know when you arrive* **NOTE: To apply to join register on [www.giveago.co/register/filmmaking](https://giveago.co/register/filmmaking)**

On Sunday 19 April, the Give(a)Go AI Filmmaking Hackathon v2 closes at the Savoy, Dublin. ​A cinema premiere. A live award ceremony. **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [www.giveago.co/register/premiere](giveago.co/register/premiere)** One night to see what happened when 100 of Ireland's best creatives + builders spent 24 hours making films. ​Semi-formal or formal attire is encouraged. And bring a prop from your favourite film, something small, something yours. ​The day before, creatives and engineers whose credits span Netflix, Prime Video, and beyond gathered at Dogpatch Labs with a single brief: write, generate, shoot, score, and finish a complete short film in 24 hours. No placeholders. No demos. Real films, made with frontier AI tools, shaped by people who care about what ends up on screen. ​Now you get to see what they made. Grab some popcorn. ​Every film screens on the big screen. Five award categories, judged by people from across the creative and technical worlds, with the results announced on the night. **​[Register here](https://luma.com/0zqny709?utm_source=day2) for Day 1 to participate in the hackathon!** **​Check [www.film.giveago.co](https://www.film.giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) for all details.** ## ​Partners ​**Wan**: Wan is Alibaba's video generation model family, built for high-quality AI video creation and editing. ​**ElevenLabs**: ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company building voice and audio tools for creators, developers, and enterprises. ​**fal.ai:** Fal is a fast inference platform built for running AI media models at scale. ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dublin's leading startup hub in the CHQ Building, home of Day 1. ​**RedBull:** Red Bull Ireland is fuelling the weekend, keeping energy high across both days of the hackathon. [​](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event)**[Wolfpack Digital](https://www.wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event):** Award-winning web and mobile product studio with teams in Dublin and Cluj-Napoca, working with clients from early-stage startups to global brands. ​**Napkin:** Dublin's first AI creative studio, pairing frontier AI with a deep bench of creative talent to solve real business problems. **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [Register here](https://luma.com/jdnkb9k7?utm_source=meetup)** ## ​Venue Partner ​**Dogpatch Labs:** Dogpatch Labs is a startup hub in the historic CHQ Building in Dublin’s Digital Docklands. Their mission is to accelerate Ireland’s startup ecosystem by creating a place where founders, startups, and innovators can grow, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections. ## ​**​Community** ​​​​\*\*[Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma)\*\* is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on technical events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,500+ attendees. One rule: learning by building. ​​​Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://instagram.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) \| [Website](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/giveago?utm_source=luma) ​​*We’ll be taking photos and short video clips throughout the day for recap posts and marketing. By registering, you consent to being included. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let one of the hosts know when you arrive* **NOTE: To get a ticket apply to join here: [www.giveago.co/register/premiere](giveago.co/register/premiere)**

📅***Date to be confirmed.*** Fecha por confirmar. 📍***From the City to the Camino.*** De la ciudad al Camino. ***After organizing several Walk & Talk events in Barcelona and Tenerife, we’ve decided it’s time to take this concept to the next level.*** Después de organizar varios eventos de Walk & Talk en Barcelona y Tenerife, hemos decidido que es hora de llevar este concepto al siguiente nivel. ***People have absolutely loved the formula.*** A la gente le ha encantado nuestra fórmula: * ***Meeting new people from all over.*** Conocer gente nueva de todo el mundo. * ***Hitting those 10k steps a day.*** Cumplir con los 10k pasos diarios. * ***Practicing Spanish and English with natives from around the world.*** Practicar español e inglés con nativos de todo el mundo. ***And what better place than the Camino de Santiago to turn our 90-minute Saturday strolls into a full 90-hour immersive week?*** ¿Qué mejor sitio que El Camino de Santiago para llevar nuestros paseos de 90 minutos de los sábados a una semana de inmersión total de 90 horas? ❓***How it works***. *Cómo funciona* ***We are looking for a small, balanced group.*** Buscamos un grupo pequeño y equilibrado: * ***10 Native or fluent English speakers.*** 10 Hablantes nativos o fluidos de inglés. * ***10 Native or fluent Spanish speakers.*** 10 Hablantes nativos o fluidos de español. ***The goal is a strict 50/50 split so you always have someone to practice with. No "tourist traps," just a week of real connection and language exchange.*** El objetivo es un 50/50 estricto para que siempre tengas a alguien con quien practicar. Sin "trampas para turistas", solo una semana de conexión real e intercambio de idiomas. **❓*How many days?*** ¿Cuántos días son? ***Plan for 7 days (6 nights). We’ll walk the final 100km to Santiago to get the "Compostela" certificate.*** Cuenta con 7 días (6 noches). Recorreremos los últimos 100 km hasta Santiago para conseguir el certificado de la "Compostela". ❓***What’s the budget?*** ¿Cuál es el presupuesto? ***We’re still finalizing details, but expect a total investment of around €750 - €950.*** Aún estamos cerrando detalles, pero cuenta con una inversión total de unos 750€ - 950€. ***This is an all-in-one package that includes.*** Es un paquete con todo incluido que contiene: * ***Shared accommodation in hostels.*** Alojamiento en hostales seleccionados (habitaciones compartidas). * ***Breakfasts and Dinners (lunch/picnic on your own).*** Desayunos y cenas incluidos (el almuerzo/picnic en ruta es por cuenta propia). * ***Luggage transport between stages.*** Transporte de mochila entre etapas. * ***Full Immersion Program (+90 hours of live practice).*** Programa de Inmersión Total (+90 horas de práctica real). * ***Pre-trip Training: Access to our online courses and prep sessions to get to know each other and gain speaking confidence before we even start walking.*** Fase de Preparación Previa: Acceso a nuestros cursos online y sesiones para ir conociéndonos y ganar confianza al hablar incluso antes de empezar a caminar. ❓ ***Do I need to be an athlete?*** ¿Tengo que ser un atleta? ***Not really, but you should be comfortable walking about 20km a day. It’s a challenge, but we’ll go at a steady, conversational pace.*** Realmente no, pero deberías sentirte cómodo caminando unos 20 km al día. Es un reto, pero iremos a un ritmo constante y conversacional. ❓ ***Where is the meeting point?*** ¿Cuál es el lugar de encuentro? ***We will all meet in Sarria (Lugo). Most people fly into Santiago or Madrid and take a train/bus to join the group there.*** Nos reuniremos todos en Sarria (Lugo). La mayoría de la gente vuela a Santiago o Madrid y coge un tren o autobús para unirse al grupo allí. ❓ ***Why join the list?***¿Por qué unirte a la lista? ***Places will be very limited (only 20 spots). If you join the waitlist, you’ll get the itinerary and the early-bird price before we announce it on social media.*** Las plazas serán muy limitadas (solo 20). Si te unes a la lista, recibirás el itinerario y el precio reducido antes de que lo anunciemos en redes sociales. ***Just RSVP "YES" to join the list. We’ll reach out to you as soon as the dates and details are ready.*** Solo dale a "Asistir" para entrar en la lista. Nos pondremos en contacto contigo en cuanto tengamos listas las fechas y los detalles.y los detalles. ***⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is a Waiting List. The date you see is just a placeholder to keep the event active. By clicking "RSVP," you’re simply telling us you’re interested so we can send you the info first.*** IMPORTANTE: Esto es una Lista de Espera. La fecha que ves es solo para mantener el evento activo. Al darle a "Asistir", solo nos confirmas que te interesa para que podamos enviarte la información antes que a nadie.

Please PREPAY for this game either by Revolut https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 18. Please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand so unfortunately, failure to show will result in you being automatically removed from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and an agreement to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍 Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children! Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m. 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼Free and Open to All. Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!