New Product Development: Software & Tech

Dear All, The event this week is on again this Wednesday. It will be once again in the Reval cafe which is on Müürivahe Street in the Old town. We will practice some conversation and review vocabulary on a specific topic See you there and don't forget to bring your notebook and pen! Nabil

🎮 Even though it is not an event held by us, we're thrilled by the fantastic board game nights and the vibrant gaming community of Yo Mana! With an impressive collection of **100+ board games and access to game consoles like PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch**, this is a gaming paradise. 💰 To support the community and help cover the rent, there's a **5€ participation fee**. It would be the easiest for you to bring it in cash. Trust us, it is a modest fee considering the hours of enjoyment and the variety of games at your disposal. 📅 **Check out their [website](www.yomana.ee)**! They have a Discord channel and many other events happening. Just scroll down on the website to see the calendar. Also also, there's a recurring [Facebook event](https://facebook.com/events/s/wednesday-board-games-yo-mana-/967419134491734/) for these Wednesdays. **💬** Because **we're not the organizers of these events**, for any specific inquiries or additional information please reach out to Yo Mana through the contacts on their website.

***\*\*\*\*Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person.\*\*\*\**** **Date & Time:** June 4\, 2026 \| Doors open at 18:00 **Location:** Bondora, Tallinn Park Tondi Business Center Join ProductTank Tallinn and [Bondora](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bondora-capital/posts/?feedView=all) for a practical after-work evening exploring how Claude AI is genuinely changing the way product managers work. Not another AI hype talk — this one is grounded in real workflows, honest trade-offs, and the kind of hands-on experience that actually moves the needle in a PM’s week. Two practitioners will share what they’ve learned from integrating Claude into their day-to-day: where it saves meaningful time, where it still falls short, and why discovery, customer intuition, and context remain firmly in human hands. Whether you’re just getting started with AI tools or already deep in prompt engineering, there’s something here for every experience level. **Speakers:** * [Almonzer Eskandar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/almonzereskandar/) — Founder at [Najed AI](https://najed.ai/) and Senior AI PM at [Manychat](https://manychat.com/) * [Anna-Liisa Reinson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alreinson/) — Founder at [Produktize](https://www.linkedin.com/company/produktize/posts/?feedView=all) and Visiting CPO at [Webware](https://www.linkedin.com/company/webwarewd/) **Agenda:** * 18:00 - Door opens, networking * 18:40 - Opening words * 18:45 - Almonzer Eskandar * 19:30 - Anna-Liisa Reinson * 20:00 - Networking * 21:00 - Closing **Registration details:** * Please note this is an offline event with limited space. Don’t delay your registration and ensure you can participate on the date. * The official program starts at 18:40, so please arrive on time. * We'll be taking pictures at the event, so please let us know if you prefer not to be featured on our social media channels. * **Please note that our event is not inside the main office building, but rather in the historic smaller brick [building](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jhoytCeDXP4CA2iw6) right next to it.** **Here is how to get there:** * **Step 1: Arrive at the main entrance of the Park Tondi Business Center (Tammsaare tee side).** * **Step 2: Instead of entering the main building, turn left.** * **Step 3: Take the stairs down to the smaller, lower-level parking area.** * **Step 4: You will immediately see the low brick building on Sõjakooli street featuring a Bondora sign. That’s our venue!** **You can ring a bell to enter.**

🔹 **AWS Baltic Connect - Everything You Wanted to Know About the Cloud** ​*By the Community, For the Community* Business leaders and IT professionals across the Baltics face the same challenge: how to set up and evolve IT infrastructure to meet growing business demands while keeping pace with the rapid shifts in technology. ​ On-premise setups give control, cloud provides flexibility and rapid scaling, and multicloud combines the best of both worlds - resilience, choice, and agility. ​ **The key question is** when to stay on your own servers, when to move to the cloud, when to embrace multicloud strategies, how to prepare for innovations like quantum computing and how to balance technical innovation with economic realities. ​ At **AWS Baltic Connect**, we’ll uncover strategies, tools, and real-world case studies to help you navigate cloud adoption without unnecessary risk or compromise. ​ No theory in the clouds ☁️ - only practical insights from companies and tech leaders across the region. Check out more details & register here: https://luma.com/pkwr1by1 ​🎤 Who’s Sharing Their Insights * **​Guilherme Caminha**, Senior Software Engineer, Aiven Inkless: Kafka done right in AWS * **Tuomas Mäkinen**, Principal IMM Specialist, AWS AWS Resiliency on all levels of cloud operation * ​**Robin Crohns**, Security Solutions Engineer, Splunk How Splunk can help detection engineers become more effective in their daily work. * ​**Breno Gomes**, Senior Solution Architect, Gitlab Beyond the repository: hidden gems of the GitLab ecosystem ​​🤝 **Event partners** * **AWS** * **Tidora** * **Splunk** * **Aiven** * **Arrow** * **GitLab**

PyData London 2026 brings together data scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world for three days of insightful talks, tutorials, and community connection. Hosted in one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, the event highlights the latest developments in Python, machine learning, and data science. Attendees can expect a mix of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and opportunities to network with industry leaders. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, PyData London offers something for every level of the data science community. **THIS IS NOT A TICKET- TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ON CONFERENCE WEBSITE.** https://pydata.org/london2026

Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce our next event. We will return to the Old Town by meeting in the Must Puudel café. This is a popular place for both locals and expats. It is a nice location for socializing and meeting new people. There is a good selection of coffee/tea and cakes. If you want to eat something more substantial they have a pretty good restaurant menu too. Look forward to seeing you there! Nabil

Your next breakthrough might already be in the room. The Founders Room is a curated, high-value event by **FalAgency** where founders don't just listen they participate. Everyone brings something. Everyone leaves with something. **Here's what goes down:** * **Peer hot seats** \- put your business\, product\, or online presence in front of the room and get raw\, honest feedback from fellow founders who actually get it * **Live online presence audit** \- FalAgency breaks down how your business shows up digitally and what needs to change * **Growth insights from FalAgency** \- practical tips on building and promoting your business online * **Open networking** \- real conversations with founders who are building in the same world you are This isn't a conference. There's no stage and no audience. Everyone in the room has a voice, and that's what makes it valuable

👋 **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group) * Alisa +372 560 49 272 (call) / +972 585 77 45 37 (WA text) Love languages? 👅 Want to practice speaking? Come to our meetup! *How does it work? Simple!* 👉 Make a name tag with your name and languages that you speak/learn! 👉 Look for someone who has a language you want to practice - and strike a conversation! *Important:* * **Be comfortable to "eavesdrop"** **on a conversation** in a fascinating language you are not ready to speak yet - "I just want to listen" is a thing! ☝😎 * If someone joins you with this intention - **don't switch to English** (as you normally would, because you don't want to exclude your friend from a conversation!) - but in this setting - **keep talking!** You are giving others an opportunity to listen! 😁👂 Well, this is it... we are looking forward to seeing you on Friday! Let's discover unexpected language matches together! 🤩 📸Disclaimer: The host may take photos during the event for promotion purposes. If you do not agree with this, please inform the host directly at the beginning of the meetup, otherwise it will be understood as consent. ✅**Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Let the hosts know if you happen to be late. Invite friends and family who share your love for books and languages! *** 📲 **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LXpfN4kY6H87vN5noPOryc), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media. 🗓️ **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon! 💬 Wish to **join hosting**, have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager: * Dalisa Cisneros / Daily Meetups (Facebook) * meetupsdaily@gmail.com * @dailymeetups (Instagram)

**Move your body. Clear your mind. Connect with good people.** Join us for a relaxed 5km run through Tallinn with Pulse Running Club We are a free community of builders, creatives, and doers who start their weekends with movement and good conversation. No pressure, all paces welcome! After the run, we’ll head to a local spot for an optional brunch - because nothing beats great food and even better company after a morning run. **Start location**: Katharinenthal Cafe Kadriorg **Join the community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUIyd2Ap9PR1BgNaqO2X1j](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUIyd2Ap9PR1BgNaqO2X1j?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExT2NqZEN5RDdGU1FVT1piMwEeU98kbXSUy2S268XUZL0iMTQ_s8lWRPgxPUoZo65fxaHpHendGiMexWZDsJk_aem_OSbdZ6PVh6kEwYYTmhCNbQ)? Whether you're a runner, a jogger, or just here for the vibes - come move, connect, and recharge with us!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Join the local UX community for our casual monthly breakfast event. We're exploring the West Side this month with a member suggestion –those are always welcome. Thanks to the team at Nationwide for supporting the group!

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\.

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

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.