Natural Language Processing

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. 🗓️ **When**: Every Thursday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Space Cowboy: 31 Carders street (5 minutes from Jaume I or 8 minutes from Arc de Triomf station) Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Space Cowboy 🤠 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los jueves a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Space Cowboy: calle Carders 31 (a 5 minutos del metros Jaume I o a 8 min de Arc de Triomf) ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Space Cowboy 🤠 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

🇰🇷 ¡Hola! 안녕하세요! 👋 바르셀로나에서 **스페인 친구들을 사귀고** 스페인어 & 영어를 편하게 연습할 곳을 찾고 계시나요? 그렇다면 잘 찾아오셨습니다! 😎 우리 모임은 한국 문화를 좋아하는 외국인 친구들과 함께 대화하며 언어와 문화를 나누는 곳입니다. 딱딱한 **공부가 아니라 진짜 친구들과 수다를 떨면서** 자연스럽게 친해질 수 있는 편안한 자리를 만들고 싶어요!😊 모임의 목표는 외국어로 말하는 것에 대한 **두려움을 없 애는 것**입니다. 스페인어가 조금 서투르고, 많이 틀려도 괜찮아요! 여기 모이는 친구들도 한국어 배울 때 똑같이 \*\*'초보자의 마음'\*\*으로 참여하거든요. 서로 도와주며 대화하다 보면 실력도 자신감도 금방 늘 거예요.☺️ **이런 분들 환영해요:** * ✨ 바르셀로나에서 **스페인 친구들, 외국인 친구들** 사귀고 싶은 분 * ✨ 스페인어 & 영어 **실제 대화**로 연습하고 싶은 분 * ✨ 한국 문화 관심 있는 친구들과 교류하고 싶은 분 * ✨ 바르셀로나 **생활 정보나 문화**를 더 가까이 경험하고 싶은 분 **스페인어 실력 상관 없어요!** 실력보다는 **스페인어로 소통하고 싶은 마음**이 중요 합니다. 서로의 언어 멘토로서 즐거운 시간 보내요\~ 🤝 부담 갖지 말고 편하게 놀러 오세요! 곧 만나요! 👋 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🇪🇸 ¡Hola! 안녕하세요! 👋 ¿Te gusta la cultura coreana y buscas un lugar donde practicar el idioma? ¡Ya has encontrado tu sitio! 😎 Nos reunimos en Barcelona para compartir nuestra pasión por el idioma en un **intercambio coreano-español**. Queremos crear un espacio donde la cultura coreana y española se conecten, sin libros ni pretensiones; aquí venimos a intercambiar gustos, experiencias y a charlar lo que más nos gusta en ambos idiomas. 😊 Nuestro objetivo es que **pierdas el miedo a hablar** en coreano. Aquí puedes soltar tus primeras 'chapurrerías', equivocarte mil veces y aprender en un ambiente seguro. Queremos que te sientas cómoda porque todas estamos igual: con ganas de practicar el coreano, pero con ese miedo de no querer meter la pata. ¡Porque la única forma de aprender a hablar es... hablando y equivocándote mil veces! ☺️ **Vente si...** * ✨ Hablas coreano y quieres practicarlo. * ✨ Estás empezando con el coreano y te mueres de ganas de soltar tus primeras frases. * ✨ Te gusta la cultura coreana (¡o simplemente te apetece el plan!). * ✨ Tienes ganas de conocer gente nueva y hacer amigos en la ciudad. **¡Olvídate de los niveles!** No importa si solo sabes decir 안녕하세요 [Annyeonghaseyo] o si eres un experto. Aquí venimos a ayudarnos, a aprender unos de otros y a disfrutar de un buen rato. 🤝 **¡Apúntate sin miedo!** ¡Te estaremos esperando! 😎🤗

**UX Salon** is thrilled to welcome you to a special event in collaboration with **[Masters in Design for Responsible AI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/)** hosted at the beautiful auditorium at **[Elisava](https://www.elisava.net).** **Speaker** In this talk by **[Irene Pereyra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenepereyra/)**, a heretic’s stance is taken on the sacred mantras of UX such as “Good UX is simple,” “Good UX is universal,” and “Good UX is intuitive,” challenging them one by one. Through client and personal projects, the argument is made that good UX design is neither universal nor timeless, but situational and shaped by the context of the here and now. The audience is invited to reconsider what “good” truly means in digital design today. **Irene Pereyra** is the co-founder of the independent design studio Anton & Irene and the author of Universal Principles of UX (Quarto, 2023), with a second book, The Accessible Design Reference & Specification Book, forthcoming in summer 2026. She is also a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). Irene also works at the intersection of design and policy with the Danish think tank 21st Europe, where she contributes to speculative design Blueprints exploring how Europe is rethinking policy, technology, and design. Her work focuses on making complex systems understandable, human, and future-focused. **Hosts** **[Iris Latour](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisjanelatour/), Director of Research @ [THEFT studio](https://theft.studio)** is a UX research leader working at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and responsible innovation. She is also a student in the MDRAI program, focusing on ethics, systems thinking, and the long-term impact of AI on people and organizations. **[Andres Colmenares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrescolmenares/), Director of [MDRAI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/) @ Elisava** is a strategist and creative foresight consultant who has built learning programs from concept to reality at leading design schools and curated gatherings that bring creative communities together. He works at the intersection of futures thinking, strategic design and responsible tech, focusing on collaborative learning, critical thinking and understanding the socio-ecological impacts of AI systems and digital technologies. **[Master in Design for Responsible AI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/)** by **[Elisava](https://www.elisava.net)** is a pioneering blended-learning program, created in collaboration with [IAM](https://iam-internet.com/), for future leaders of responsible tech looking to develop the critical skills, knowledge and networks needed to design, implement and govern AI systems in ethical, responsible and creative ways. **Location:** Elisava School of Design and Engineering, La Rambla, 30, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Irene Pereyra on Challenging the UX Mantras * Hosts: Iris from UX Salon and Andres from MDRAI * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, AI specialists, and UX thinkers **Details:** \*\* Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026\*\* **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:00** \*\* Location:\*\* Elisava Auditorium, La Rambla, 30, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona **Why You’ll Love It:** Hear from AI and UX specialists \*\* Agenda:\*\* **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:00 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket!

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. 🗓️ **When**: Every Thursday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Space Cowboy: 31 Carders street (5 minutes from Jaume I or 8 minutes from Arc de Triomf station) Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Space Cowboy 🤠 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los jueves a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Space Cowboy: calle Carders 31 (a 5 minutos del metros Jaume I o a 8 min de Arc de Triomf) ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Space Cowboy 🤠 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

March Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course pizza and drinks will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a drink, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 Kibble: Designing Hybrid Components for Native and Web** Speaker: [Traian Stanciu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/traian-stanciu/) Senior Software Engineer at Rover.com Building a component library that runs on web, React Native, iOS, and Android without diverging into chaos is harder than it sounds. This talk digs into how Kibble—Rover's design system—handles the gap between platforms through a file-naming convention (`.tsx` / `.native.tsx` / `.common.ts`), a unified event abstraction that bridges web click and native press events, and a token pipeline that generates Swift, XML, CSS, and TypeScript from a single source of truth **19:25 React Native in a Native App: Brownfield Integration & Over-The-Air Deployments** Speaker: [Luca Barone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucabarone95/) Mobile Engineer at Rover.com A practical look at how Rover.com ships React Native screens inside fully native iOS and Android apps — without rewriting them from scratch. We'll cover the "brownfield" integration pattern, how JS and native code communicate through bridge modules, and how we deploy JavaScript updates to users in minutes using Expo EAS Update, completely bypassing the App Store review cycle. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **Disclaimer** **This event is intended for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among participants. Capacity is strictly limited to 40 attendees. Registration via the Meetup platform is mandatory for access. Please note that doors will close promptly at 7:00 PM. We will be unable to accommodate individuals who have not registered through Meetup by March 18, 2026, or those arriving after the 7:00 PM cutoff. This event is strictly for adults only (18+). Our office is pet-friendly for employees, so attendees with allergies should take this into account; Guests are not permitted to bring their own pets.** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Rover.com At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact. We believe that being diverse and inclusive is key to our success and encourage every employee to share their unique perspective while being their true self. We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and Rover exists to make it easier to experience that love. We’re supporting dog owners and empowering dog sitters to run thriving pet-care businesses in your neighborhoods. The Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

📲💬 Join our Whatsapp group: General group https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hyge2VeF0ppETh5tZC1dOD Girls only https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDRIsVdARL98OB4xzBDf9e JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR FREE PARTY INFO https://chat.whatsapp.com/L7CsDxU9Fel96XJrXYa1DH Are you ready for Thursday night? Today we meet at 22:30 at Red Garter (Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona) Come and meet new people and make international friends & speak languages(Language exchange) Then we go all together to Night Club we have free entrance ONLY with our group ¿Estás listo para el jueves por la noche? Hoy nos encontramos a las 22:30 at Red garter (Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona) Ven y conoce gente nueva, haz amigos internacionales y habla idiomas (intercambio de idiomas) Luego nos vamos todos juntos a Discoteca. Tenemos entrada gratuita SÓLO con nuestro grupo

Sesión de introducción a nuestro club de lectura online! HABLA LEE COMPARTE!! ➡️ Inscripciones: Instagram: barcino_languages Whats App: +34 443 10 16 71 📖🥰💬📖🤯 El objetivo de este club es practicar el español con la lectura de cuentos cortos y elegidos para... - poder mejorar el español con lecturas asequibles (adaptamos al nivel) -poder aprender sobre cultura y escritores -poder compartir nuestras impresiones y conversar ☀️SESIÓN 1/4☀️ 1. Nos conocemos 2. Hablamos sobre los cuentos y l@s escritor@s 3. Presentamos l@s autor@s 4. Trabajamos dos microrrelatos y los comentamos 5. Nos despedimos con nuevos amigos y ganas de volver a encontrarnos 📅CALENDARIO📅 Tenemos 4 sesiones de 2h via zoom y nos encontramos los días... 6/2 a las 16h 20/2 a las 16h 6/3 a las 16h 20/3 a las 16h 💲PRECIOS💲 Precio por sesión individual: 11 euros Precio por todo el curso: 100euros Precio por todo el curso si traes a un amigo: 80 euros los dos HABLA LEE COMPARTE!! ➡️ Inscripciones: Instagram: barcino_languages Whats App: +34 443 10 16 71

As you're probably aware, Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city. At our regular get togethers you can meet and get to know many people from around the world. **PLEASE JOIN OUR MAIN GROUP** [https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/barcelona_meetings/](https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/barcelona_meetings/) **and find out week-end and holiday events.** Would you like to learn, practice and teach languages and cultures of the world? We are learning and teaching mainly **Spanish, Catalan, Japanese, Chinese, Korean** and some other European and Asian languages and cultures. Some of our common languages at our events: * **[Spanish](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/index.html)** * **[Japanese](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/japanese.html)** * **[Chinese](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/chinese.html)** * **[Korean](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/korean.html)** * **[French](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/french.html)** * **[German](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/german.html)** * **[Rumanian](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/rumano.html)** * **[Urdu](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/urdu.html)** ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ **Every Monday, 20:45 - 22:55** The New Orleans Coffee : [Pere d'Artés 10, Barcelona](https://goo.gl/maps/uS9q1Pq2xfyaJv8P8) **Every Wednesday, 20:30 - 22:35** Viena Calle Pelayo : [Pelai, 16, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ovcj4eFarKCPatkPA) **Every Friday, 21:10 - 23:10** Alex Bar Restaurant : [Córcega 170, Barcelona](https://goo.gl/maps/q8RhMJVTvL2QTgLn8) ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ Check out **[our slideshow](https://magradacatalunya.com/A-diapositiva/)** to see how we have a great at each event. ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ If you are interested in the languages and cultures of the world, check out these pages, too. * **[Barcelona International Meetings](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/international_meetings.html)** * **[Learn, practise and teach many languages](https://note.com/mundinyol/n/nee2f63e2147c?magazine_key=me4b497673d7d)** * **[Cataluña, entre el cielo y la tierra](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/catalonia.html)** * **[Aprendamos japonés en Barcelona](https://sites.google.com/view/japones-barcelona/cursos_de_japones)** ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ And also watch our videos on You Tube * **[Discover Catalonia](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4-3GpRGgihljzjCxAzKT5YZYkjwbrtM)** * **[Discover Spain](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4-3GpRGgih3t-NZ5yU045y6WyLKsh48)**

Join **Preply and Agora** for a high-impact, 1.5-day hackathon at **Preply’s Barcelona Office**. We’re bringing together some of the city’s strongest engineering talent to build the next generation of AI-powered language learning using agent-based and real-time technologies. ​This is your opportunity to create solutions that help learners progress faster, understand their growth clearly, and speak with confidence in everyday situations. ​You’ll get hands-on access to technologies from **Agora, OpenAI, AWS, Anam, and Thymia** to prototype intelligent systems that push applied GenAI forward. ​If you’re excited about building AI agents that actually change how people learn and communicate, this is your room! 🤝 ## ​Who Should Apply ​We’re looking for: * ​Senior Software Engineers (priority given to Barcelona-based engineers) * ​AI / ML Engineers * ​University students and junior engineers with strong technical fundamentals * ​Preply team members ​If you’re into AI agents, real-time systems, or applied GenAI, you’ll fit right in. ## ​Prizes ​**€17,500 Total Prize Pool** ​🥇 **1st Place:** €10,000 + Fast-track interview with Preply 🥈 **2nd Place:** €5,000 🥉 **3rd Place:** €2,500 ## ​Format & What’s Included * ​Teams of 3–5 participants (formed on-site or registered as a team) * ​Mentorship from engineers and technical leaders * ​Project pitches and final demos * ​Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided * ​Direct exposure to Preply’s engineering leadership ## ​Challenge Areas ​Teams can work across one or more of the following tracks: ​**Visualizing Learning Progress** Make growth measurable — track skills, confidence, and progress in ways learners actually understand. ​**Accelerating Learning with Agents** Build personalized practice systems with intelligent feedback and coordinated agent workflows. ​**Live Learning & Real-Time Context** Design systems that learn from live conversations, media, or real-world scenarios. ​Have a bold idea that fits the theme? We want to see it. ## ​Technology & Partners ​Participants will receive limited complimentary access to partner platforms, including: * ​Real-time audio and video streaming * ​Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) * ​Large Language Models (LLMs) * ​Avatars and multimodal AI * ​Cloud infrastructure and agent tooling ​Here’s a quick overview of the schedule: ## ​Agenda ​**Friday - 20th of March** • 5 PM – Kick-off & keynote • 6–8 PM – Project pitches, team formation & mentoring • 8–8:30 PM – Wrap-up & next-day overview ​**Saturday - 21st of March** • 9–10 AM – Breakfast • 10 AM – Kick-off • 10 AM–4 PM – Hacking time (with lunch break) • 4–6 PM – Presentations, awards & networking 🎉 ## ​How to Apply * ​Apply individually or with a team * ​Applications are manually reviewed. * ​Accepted participants will receive a confirmation email with next steps

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** This event will be held at Trafalgar, a pizza and cocktail club that makes quality homemade pizzas and cocktails. This unique spot is a cocktail bar, pizza restaurant and club all in one, what more could you ask for! We look forward to meeting you there. We are a group of enthusiastic individuals looking to improve our fluency in our second languages while meeting new friends in Barcelona. We exchange all languages at various levels! 🗓️ **When**: Every Saturday at 8pm 📍 **Where**: Trafalgar Pizza Club: 19 Trafalgar street (1 minute from Urquinaona metro station) 🗣 You will be greeted by a Barcelona Language Exchange host at the entrance and given a sticker to display your name, native language, and the second language you are looking to practice. Please note that it is also okay if you only want to speak your native language. 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). BLE's special offer allows you can get any pizza + cocktail for only €20. To receive BLE’s offer display your sticker where the bar tender can see it! This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 Este evento tiene lugar en Trafalgar cocktail and pizza club, que elabora pizzas y cócteles caseros de calidad. Este lugar único es un bar de cócteles, una pizzería y un club, todo en uno, ¿qué más se puede pedir? Esperamos verte allí. Somos un grupo de personas entusiastas que buscamos mejorar nuestra fluidez en nuestros segundos idiomas mientras hacemos nuevos amigos en Barcelona. ¡Intercambiamos todos los idiomas que quieras a cualquier nivel! 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los sábados a las 20h. 📍 **Dónde**: Trafalgar Pizza Club: calle Trafalgar 19 (a 1 minuto del metro Urquinaona) 🗣 Un anfitrión de Barcelona Language Exchange te dará la bienvenida en la entrada y te entregará una pegatina para mostrar tu nombre, tu idioma nativo y el segundo idioma que deseas practicar. Ten en cuenta que también está bien si solo deseas hablar tu idioma nativo. 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Tenemos una oferta especial para BLE que te permite conseguir cualquier pizza + cóctel por solo 20€. ¡Para recibir la oferta de BLE, muestra tu pegatina al barman! Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D175hLd5PNSLed7e6dPWto) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

(castellano abajo) Join Barcelona Language Exchange and Delicious English for a delightful afternoon of **wine, cheese, and engaging conversation**! This unique event is designed to help you **practice your English and Spanish skills** in a relaxed, social setting while savoring delicious pairings. **What to Expect:** * **Guided Wine & Cheese Tasting:** Explore a curated selection of wines and cheeses, learning about their origins and unique characteristics. * **Fun Speaking Activities:** Engage in interactive exercises and conversations designed to boost your vocabulary and fluency. * **Connect with Fellow Language Lovers:** Meet new people, share experiences, and make friends in a vibrant atmosphere. * **An Unforgettable Sensory & Cultural Experience:** Expand your palate and your English in one fantastic afternoon! **IT INCLUDES** \- 3 different cheese \- 3 different wine **PRICE** **€35** (for 1 person) / 29 € (for 2 persons, each) \*Keep in mind that spots are limited\* **Event Details:** * **Time:** 5:00 PM (please, arrive 10-15 minutes earlier, so we can start puctually) * **Location:** Espai Dodecaedre - Calle Dos de Maig 202 (ring the bell **bxs 3**, and come in, we are on the ground floor) **PAY** 1. In cash during the previous language exchanges (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday), to Aina, the organizer. 2. Through a wire transfer, through Revolut, Bizum or Wise, send an email to [info@speakquick.es](http://info@speakquick.es/) for bank account details. \*It must be done at the latest on the previous Thursday. For later payments send an email to [info@speakquick.es,](http://info@speakquick.es,/) to check if there are available spots. NO SHOWS and LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will not be given regardless of reason. \-\-\- ¡Únete a Barcelona Language Exchange y Delicious English para una tarde encantadora de **vino, queso y conversación amena**! Este evento único está diseñado para ayudarte a **practicar tus habilidades de inglés y español** en un ambiente relajado y social, mientras saboreas deliciosos maridajes. **Qué esperar:** * **Cata guiada de vinos y quesos:** Explora una cuidada selección de vinos y quesos, aprendiendo sobre sus orígenes y características únicas. * **Divertidas actividades de conversación:** Participa en ejercicios interactivos y conversaciones diseñadas para mejorar tu vocabulario y fluidez. * **Conecta con otros amantes de los idiomas:** Conoce gente nueva, comparte experiencias y haz amigos en un ambiente vibrante. * **Una experiencia sensorial y cultural inolvidable:** ¡Desarrolla tu paladar y tu inglés en una tarde fantástica! **INCLUYE** \- 3 quesos diferentes \- 3 vinos diferentes **PRICE** **35 €** (para 1 persona) / 29 € (para 2 personas, cada uno) \*Ten en cuenta que las plazas son limitadas\* **Detalles del evento:** * **Hora:** 17h (por favor, llega 10-15 minutos antes para que podamos empezar puntualmente) * **Ubicación:** Espai Dodecaedre - Calle Dos de Maig 202 (llama al timbre **bxs 3** y pasa, estamos en la planta baja) **PAGO** 1. En efectivo durante los intercambios de idiomas previos (miércoles, jueves o viernes), a Aina, la organizadora. 2. Mediante transferencia bancaria, Revolut, Bizum o Wise, mandar un correo a [info@speakquick.es](http://info@speakquick.es/) para los datos bancarios. \*Debe efectuarse como máximo el jueves previo. Para pagos posteriores mandar un correo a [info@speakquick.es,](http://info@speakquick.es,/) para consultar si hay plazas disponibles. NO PRESENTARSE y CANCELACIONES de último minuto: no se harán reembolsos sin importar la razón.

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? 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)

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **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

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com