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PyData London - 107th Meetup
**Venue:** Riverbank House, 2 Swan Ln, London EC4R 3AD
**Please note:**
1\. đ¨đ¨đ¨ A valid photo ID is required by building security\. đ¨đ¨đ¨
2\. This event follows the [NumFOCUS Code of Conduct](https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct). Please familiarise yourself with it before attending.
If your RSVP status says "You're going" you will be able to get in. No need to show your RSVP confirmation when signing in.
If you can no longer make it, please unRSVP as soon as possible.
**Code of Conduct:**
This event follows the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct. Please get in touch with the organisers with any questions or concerns.
As always, there will be free food and drinks, generously provided by our host, Man Group.
**Main Talks**
1. [Robin Linacre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlinacre/) - **Rapid deduplication and fuzzy matching of large datasets using Splink**
This talk introduces Splink, a free and open source Python library for probabilistic record linkage and deduplication at scale.
Iâll explain the core ideas behind the approach, show how it can be used in practice, and reflect on the opportunities of building open source tools from within the public sector.
Data deduplication is a common data quality challenge: it arises whenever multiple records are collected about the same person, organisation, or entity without a shared unique identifier.
This talk will introduce the core ideas behind probabilistic record linkage and show how Splink, a free and open source Python library developed at the UK Ministry of Justice, can be used to link and deduplicate large datasets quickly and accurately.
Iâll cover the practical steps involved in training linkage models, using unsupervised learning, improving performance and accuracy, and visualising results and diagnostics. Iâll also touch on what it has been like to build and maintain open source tooling from within the UK public sector, and the opportunities this creates for solving problems at citizen scale.
The talk is aimed at people with basic experience working with tabular data in Python, and assumes no prior knowledge of record linkage.
2. [Filip Makraduli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipmakraduli/) - **Small Model Inference Infrastructure: Lessons Beyond vLLM**
Embedding models are evolving rapidly, from dense-only architectures, to hybrid dense+sparse (BGE-M3), multi-vector late interaction (ColBERT), and vision-language models (ColQwen2, SigLIP). Yet while LLM serving infrastructure is well-established (vLLM, SGLang), small model deployment still relies on inefficient single-model containers or custom-built systems. Production teams face a dilemma: deploy dozens of single-model containers with 5-10% GPU utilization, or invest months building complex multi-model infrastructure. This talk explains some of the key concepts of embedding inference and how it is different to LLM inference.
3. [Ian Ozsvald](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianozsvald/) - **Build your own LLM, Live, with MicroGPT**
Andrej Karpathy's MicroGPT is a single file no dependency mini GPT, you can run it live with me. We'll talk about how GPT works, we'll look at the code, we'll reflect on the Torch-based nanoGPT "big brother" and you'll end the talk with stronger intuitions about how our next best token guessing overlords are working. Plus you'll have a mini GPT running on your laptop in 200 lines of Python.
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**Logistics**
* Doors open at **6.30 pm** (get there early as you'll need to sign in with building security).
* Talks start at **7:00 pm**, with drinks afterwards from **9:00 pm** at The Banker (EC4).
We have reduced capacity for this event, but there will be plenty of people to discuss data science questions with.
Please unRSVP in good time if you realise you can't make it. We're limited by building security on the number of attendees, so please free up your place for your fellow community members.
If you want me to trim lightning talks down to two or shorten any abstracts, say which ones.
Property Nexus - London City Property Networking Event May 2026
Tickets for this event are available to be purchased on Meetup or through Eventbrite at the following link:
[Eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/property-nexus-london-city-property-networking-event-may-2026-tickets-1985728442225?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)
PLEASE NOTE this is a paid ticketed event and tickets must be purchased before the event through Meetup or Eventbrite
PLEASE ALSO NOTE we take most of our event bookings through Eventbrite so the number of attendees booked for an event is much larger than that displayed as RSVPs on this Meetup page (normally about 50-100 attendees)
Property Nexus (UK property network) is excited to be holding our **London City** **Property Networking Event** at **Be At One Bar** **Liverpool Street** on **Tuesday 5th May 2026**
This is a premier networking event for the London property industry. At the event you can expect to meet a diverse group of professionals from property, construction, and other sectors within the built environment, including:
* architects & interior designers
* surveyors
* property & estate agents
* project managers & facility managers
* structural & highways engineers
* planning & property consultants
* property, planning & construction lawyers
* property investors & financiers
* property developers & asset managers
The event is informal, friendly and relaxed allowing you to mix and talk with other attendees and make contacts and business leads. There are NO sales presentations, gimmicks or other catches at the event, just pure property networking!
**Be At One Bar Liverpool Street** is a stylish and modern cocktail bar located in the heart of the City of London. We have a private area booked for our event, **The** **Loft Room** which is an intimate space perfect for our networking event. The closest tube and train station is Liverpool Street. The Loft Room is located on the top floor of Be At One Bar Liverpool Street
During the event, a variety of beverages such as wine, beer, and water are provided initially until they are all gone (so be punctual!). Later, a private bar is accessible for attendees who want to buy extra drinks at their own cost
**Dress Code:** Smart Casual (no trainers, no sportswear and no hats)
**ID required:** The venue is a licensed premises and therefore may require identification such as driver's licence / passport to be presented on arrival
To see pictures of our previous property networking events please click [here](https://propertynexus.co.uk/past-events/)
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We hope to see you there at the event ...and don't forget to bring your business cards!
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket as soon as possible as places are limited
*No refunds or transfers are available should you wish to cancel or are unable to attend the event*
*All event bookings and payments are processed through Meetup (via PayPal) or Eventbrite and attract transaction fees charged by PayPal or Eventbrite and any terms and conditions applied by Eventbrite, PayPal or Meetup apply*
*For other terms and conditions which apply to all event bookingsâ please see the Event Booking Terms and Conditions on the Property Nexus website ([https://propertynexus.co.uk/event-booking-terms-and-conditions/](https://propertynexus.co.uk/event-booking-terms-and-conditions/))*
Tuesday Hot Choc Mob
Join Us for a Hot Choc Mob Evening!
Weâll be hitting the streets of London with something simple but powerful: warm drinks, snacks, and human connection.
The Hot Choc Mob is a group of volunteers who believe a small act of kindness can mean a lot to someone sleeping rough or living through a tough time. Weâre not a charity or religious groupâjust people who care and want to make a difference in our city.
You donât need any experience to join us. Youâll be welcomed by our walk leader and introduced to the group. From there, weâll spend about an hour sharing hot chocolate, food, clothing, and friendly conversation with people who need it most. Afterwards, if youâd like to stay, weâll regroup at a local pub to share stories and get to know each other.
Items to bring along that are highly appreciated include bottled water or juice, soft fruit, tinned sardines, new socks, boxer shorts and t-shirts.
And if you have a flask for hot water - instant coffee, tea bags, instant hot chocolate, sugar and milk enable us to make hot drinks for those we meet.
If you canât attend but still want to support us, we also have an
[Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3T0FPY3DHUG9A?type=wishlist&filter=all&sort=priority&viewType=list)
for essential items.
This is your chance to make a real impact in someoneâs day while meeting like-minded people who care about community and connection. Spaces are limited, so click RSVP now and join us for an evening that truly matters.
Questions? Message Lynn on 07970 983340
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hotchocmob/)
Property Investor Networking
Hello!
Thanks for taking an interest in this group.
Join us for a fantastic evening of networking and learning at **Drake & Morgan at King's Cross**. Connect with like-minded individuals in the property industry and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and strategies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network and knowledge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your business and make meaningful connections. See you there!
Attendees will be added to the Smarter Property What'sApp Group, where you can connect with 100's of investors and property professionals.
The structure of the event is informal networking for people who are interested in property investment, already in property or looking to expand their network.
We have over 20 years experience in BTL, HMO, Serviced Accommodation, sourcing, development, and can direct you to relevant professionals in their field if there is anyone in particular you're trying to connect with. Newbies and pros all welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there!
James & Nick
Silver Tuesdays Nordic Walking in Brockwell Park
Over the last nine years, Silverfit has been able to offer exercise to everyone over 50 in Brockwell Park. Together with Silverfit, I have done my best to keep the exercise fun for everyone, no matter if you are fit or not so fit, strong or not so strong, sporty or not so sporty.
And, over all, I think we have done that pretty well! We have had some glorious years, and we made many, many friends over that time.
Silverfit managed to keep it going through the good times and the hard Covid years, but unfortunately, the reality of the current economic climate is hitting Silverfit hard. Many councils and charities that have supported Silverfit over the years have stopped funding, and without funding, Silverfit just simply cannot keep going.
Recently, they have had to take the hard decision to cut quite a number of their activities, and unfortunately, Nordic Walking in Brockwell park is one of the sessions that needs to be stopped.
Yesterday afternoon was our last session for Silverfit.
ButâŚ. I aim to keep your Tuesday walk going!
So many of you love our Tuesday session, and it would just be too sad to stop completely.
I would like to keep the Silver Tuesday session going under my own company, Fit and Happy Outdoors.
Sadly, I cannot do this for free, as I do need to make a living. But in order to keep this session available for everyone, I plan to keep our Tuesday afternoon session at a highly reduced rate compared to my normal rates.
New rates for our Silver Tuesday walks:
10 sessions for ÂŁ45 (my normal rate is 10 sessions for ÂŁ90).
For those of you who struggle financially, I am happy to reduce this rate to ÂŁ30, or even offer it for free.
I can of course only do this if enough of you pay the normal rate, and I trust you will only ask for a reduction if you really need it. As I said, I do this for my living, but I donât want money to be the reason you miss out on the benefits of Nordic Walking and spending time with our lovely group of friends.
If you are already a member of Fit and Happy Outdoors and you pay monthly, then the Tuesday session is included in your fee. No extra payment is necessary (unless youâd like to sponsor someone who cannot pay)
How does it work?
1) Please email me at Ailien at Fitandhappyoutdoors dot com, and let me know if you agree with me sending you an invoice for the full rate, or if you need a reduced rate.
2) I will then send you an invoice with my bank details on it.
3) Once I have received your payment in my bank account, I will hand you a 10-session card at the first session I see you
4) Every time you come walking on Tuesday, I will stamp your card
5) Once you have walked 10 times, I will send you a new invoice for the next 10.
Payment: I really, really, prefer bank transfers.
If you really do not do bank transfers, then you can pay me in cash. No cheques please (I really try to avoid having to go to the bank, it is just too much hassle).
If you or a friend only comes once in a very blue moon, then they can pay ÂŁ5 in cash for the session (only banknotes please. Help a girl out, I do enough weightlifting already đ)
Are you a walk leader? You are always welcome and do not have to pay me. I am grateful for your help!
Do we still need to sign up?
1) Have your own poles? No need to sign up. But, if there is a weather warning, please check in with me as I might have to cancel and if I donât know you are planning to come, I might not be able to tell you itâs cancelled
2) Happy to use the Meetup app, then sign up for your walk here? If you sign in, I will know you are planning to come, and it will be easy for me to let you know if I do need to cancel a session.
3) Need to borrow poles from me? Please text me ON THE DAY OF THE WALK to ask me to bring a set. My number is 078 078 3456 4. Just use normal text, no Whatsapp please, as I will probably miss your message.
Any questions? Feel free to reply to this email, or text me on the number above.
Sobell Badminton Club: Advanced
We're finally back at Sobell Leisure Centre:
\- Tuesdays 7pm\-10pm
\- Courts 1a\-1d \(courts 1a\-1c after 9\.20pm\)
\- Sobell Leisure Centre\, Tollington Rd\, London N7 7NY\.
We are a friendly, competitive club for players at high intermediate to advanced / league standard. Not suitable for beginners or lower intermediates.
We are always looking for new competitive players. The club has a regular attendance of around 25 players, and will be participating in the Middlesex league in ladies' doubles, men's doubles and mixed doubles in the 2025/26 season.
We play doubles or mixed doubles only, with top quality feather shuttles.
Please RSVP if you like to attend, or don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Guest Fee is ÂŁ17 for the 3-hour session. Enquire for our membership options. Please be prepared to pay by bank transfer or cash.
The club reserves the right to charge the full fee for non-attendance or if you withdraw later than 4 hours before the start of the session (if your space cannot be filled by another person on the wait list).
For new joiners: Please be prepared to pay after your first few games during the session. You can also join our WhatsApp community if you wish - feel free to ask us to add you.
Bank details: Sobell Badminton Club / Account 43745220 / SC 230580
OCaml Programming Events This Week
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AI Agents and Graphs
We're excited to invite you to ***our next Meetup***!
Join fellow graph enthusiasts, Neo4j developers, and members of the AI community as we explore how graphs, knowledge graphs, and context engineering can unlock smarter applications and better answers.
We look forward to connecting with the community to exchange ideas on graphs, tech, and AI - join the discussion!
Session 1:
**From Weak Assistants to Super Agents**
Sefik Serengil, Senior Software Developer - Neo4j
Session 2:
**The Latest on Working with Agents**
Baptiste Fernandez, DevRel - Tessl
A synthesis of data, experiments, and developer feedback on how to build with agents and steer them in practice.
Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp
***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)***
***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)***
Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.
GenAI x Cloud Native - Agentic AI and Kubernetes
Hello and welcome to our next **GenAI UK x Cloud Native & Open-Source AI** meetup.
This event brings together engineers, practitioners, builders, and leaders working across cloud-native platforms, open-source ecosystems, Gen AI, Data and Agentic AI.
Our meetups are friendly, welcoming, and community-driven; everyone is welcome, whether youâre experienced or just curious.
This session will include practitioner talks, demos, Q&A, and time for networking with like-minded peers.
We run bi-monthly in-person meetups in London, bi-monthly online global events, and regional chapters across the UK, North America, and APAC. Food and refreshments will be provided for in-person events where a host venue is supporting.
We are delighted to host this event in **London** on the **7th of May** with Netmind AI
NetMind XYZ ([https://xyz.netmind.ai/](https://xyz.netmind.ai/)) is NetMind.AI's new agent platform where you can create your agents with just natural language. Agents on NetMind XYZ can now join moltbook.
**Speakers and Sessions:**
Speaker: Xiangpeng Wan, Product Lead at Netmind.AI
Session Title: Enterprise Agentic Application Layer - Leveraging Claude Code Paradigms
Description: The March 2026 Claude Code leak exposed the blueprints of enterprise-grade AI agents, revealing advanced paradigms like Multi-Agent Swarms, Context Engineering, and IDE Bridges. While the codebase remains legally untouchable, its architectural concepts are rapidly accelerating open-source infrastructure.
This presentation dissects these core mechanics to highlight a critical strategic pivot: stop reinventing frameworks and start building applications. As underlying agent infrastructures become commoditized, the true competitive advantage now lies in integrating domain knowledge and optimizing UX. Join us to learn how to leverage these battle-tested philosophies to dominate the application layer, turning "radioactive code" into actionable product strategies.
Speaker: RichĂĄrd KovĂĄcs, CTO at Harikube
Session Title: From Orchestration to Platform: The Missing Puzzles to Unify Polyglot Services on Kubernetes.
Description: Imagine a world where Kubernetes itself becomes the unified platformânot just for container orchestration, but for serverless functions, microservices, and the entire API ecosystem. This presentation explores the missing architectural pieces required to make that world a reality. We focus on the architectural puzzles required to unify these layers: serverless functions, specialized Kubernetes Operators, and the powerful Aggregation API layer. By solving these integration puzzles, you can empower development teams to build real Cloud-Native nanoservices, microservices, and REST APIs on the same PaaS, in any language they choose, turning Kubernetes from a simple orchestrator into a powerful, opinionated application platform.
**Agenda (GMT /UK ):**
* 18:00: Welcome and refreshments
* 18:30: Introduction - Ethan Sumner
* 18:35: RichĂĄrd KovĂĄcs
* 19:10: Break
* 19:20: Frank Contrepois
* 19:55: Close and Networking
**Get Involved:**
We are always keen to hear from:
⢠Speakers â case studies, engineering deep dives, lessons learned, open-source talks
⢠Hosts â organisations able to provide space for future meetups
⢠Sponsors â support with refreshments, marketing, or accessibility
If you would like to speak, sponsor, or host a future event, please get in touch with **[Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)via LinkedIn.
You can find our YouTube Channel **[here](https://www.youtube.com/@CommunityStackHQ)[.](https://www.youtube.com/@CommunityStackHQ)**
This community forms part of the **[Community Stack ecosystem](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)and follows the Community Stack Code of Conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Test your Postgres talk idea
Do you want to submit a talk to a Postgres conference? Do you want to try out the challenge of fitting a bunch of interesting information into 5 minutes for a lightning talk? Can you talk for 1 to 2 minutes on a Postgres topic you've just heard?
On the 6th of May, we will be back at Star of Kings, running an event which is all about speakers and speaking. With the Call for Papers for PGDay UK closing on the 12th, we are inviting anyone who has a talk idea, is unsure of whether the topic fills the time, or just might enjoy a bit of technical improv to join us.
If you would like to present a talk or a lightning talk, please get in touch. We will update this event description a people come forward.
In the absence of any volunteers it will be Postgres-themed improv talks and, maybe, an organiser taking a talk for a spin. Don't let it come to that :)
EVERY WEDNESDAY *IN PERSON* Camberwell Life Drawing @The Cambria
HELLO HELLO!!
We'll be at the THE CAMBRIA today as per EVERY WEDNESDAY!! đĽł
đ We'll have wonderful professional Life Model modelling for us tonight
đ We'll run a SHORT or LONG POSES SESSION (depending on the week) with POSES from 2 to 30min.
đ Check out our INSTAGRAM page for more information!
https://www.instagram.com/Camberwell_life_drawing
ALL LEVELS WELCOME !
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Let's get together for some drawing and a glass of wine!!
Camberwell Life Drawing is a group for anyone that want to spend a lovely and chilled evening creating some art in a relaxed, friendly and bohemian atmosphere.
Untutored life drawing classes, every Monday (ar The Sun of Camberwell) & Wednesday (at The Cambria) evening from 7pm to 9pm.
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*ÂŁ14 per session (Cash or Card)*
Some materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own too!
RSVP or drop-in on the night Latecomers are very welcome, too.
WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE SO COME EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT*
*WHY US?*
Untutored
Cozy room with beautiful lighting and Bohemian looking venue
Relaxed, friendly atmosphere and cool people!
All abilities welcome!! Don't be shy!!
A glass of wine/beer for the interval & pub for a post-session wind down chat and possibly another drink.
Background soft music
Like us on Facebook & Instagram for more informations!
https://www.facebook.com/camberwellifedrawing
https://www.instagram.com/Camberwell_life_drawing
The Rise of Agentic AI: From OpenClaw to Cowork (London)
**Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. RSVP here - [https://luma.com/ppyy0sqw](https://luma.com/ppyy0sqw)**
## đ From OpenClaw to Cowork: The Rise of Agentic AI in 2026
**Agentic AI is moving beyond chat and into execution.** Join us for an evening of deep-dive insights as we explore the shift from simple LLM interactions to autonomous, AI-native workflows. Whether youâre a developer, product manager, or business leader, this session will help you navigate the practical future of AI agents.
## The Speaker
**Sheamus McGovern,** *Founder of ODSC AI \| Venture Partner at Cortical Ventures \| Author of "The AI Skill Flip"*
## The Topic: The Rise of Agentic AI
In this talk, Sheamus explores how tools like **OpenClaw**, **Claude Cowork**, and the emerging **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** are starting to automate real workflows. Weâll move past the hype to look at how agents are working across tools and systems to solve actual production challenges in 2026.
## Our Partners
A huge thank you to our partner **[Snowflake](https://www.snowflake.com/en/)** for supporting the London AI community and providing the incredible venue for this event.
## Details
* **Date:** 7th May, 2026
* **Time:** 18:00 â 20:00 BST (London Time)
* **Perks:** Pizza and soda will be provided đđĽ¤
* **Venue:** Snowflake HQ, 3 Crown Place, London EC2A 4EF, UK
## Agenda
* **18:00 - 18:30:** Networking, Pizza, & Drinks
* **18:30 - 19:15:** Talk: From OpenClaw to Cowork (Sheamus McGovern)
* **19:15 - 19:30:** Interactive Q&A
* **19:30 - 20:00:** Closing & Community Networking
Come ready to learn, connect with London's AI community, and see what the next phase of automation looks like in practice!
**Some useful links:**
⢠Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: [https://aiplus.training/](https://aiplus.training/)
[â˘](https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0%EF%BF%BC%E2%80%A2?utm_source=luma) ODSC blog: [https://opendatascience.com/](https://opendatascience.com/)
[â˘](https://opendatascience.com/%EF%BF%BC%E2%80%A2?utm_source=luma) Slack Channel: [https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0](https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0)
[â˘](https://hubs.li/Q02ZkDV90%EF%BF%BC%E2%80%A2?utm_source=luma) Code of conduct: [https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/](https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/)
Django London Meetup May
May Edition â¨â¨!
We will be at Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group), London office!
(in-person only event, no streaming)
**Talks:**
**Django's GeneratedField by example â Paolo Melchiorre**
Learn how to use Django 5.0's GeneratedField through practical examples. This field lets the database compute values automatically based on other fields in your model â a powerful feature that's easy to underuse. Paolo will walk through real-world use cases to show where it fits and how to make the most of it.
Paolo Melchiorre is a Python backend developer, Django contributor, and Python Software Foundation Fellow. He serves on the Django Software Foundation board, co-organises PyCon Italia, and is a coach for Django Girls and a navigator for the Djangonaut Space mentorship programme.
***
**Django in the Lab: how web development is reshaping behavioural research â Andy Woods**
Off-the-shelf platforms can't always keep up with the complexity of academic research. Andy has been using Django since version 1.11 to build tools that can â from coordinating live location-based VR studies to running inclusive diary studies via WhatsApp and auditing immersive experiences for accessibility. He'll share where Django works especially well in academic settings, what surprised him along the way, and why this moment feels like a real opportunity for the Django community.
Andy Woods is a Senior Research Engineer-Psychologist at CoSTAR & StoryFutures, Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Django Software Foundation Individual Member.
**Want to share your Django or Python knowledge?** Weâd love to feature your talk! Just fill out our [Speaker form ](https://tinyurl.com/django-london-speaker-form) to propose a talk!
**Agenda:**
⢠6:15pm Doors open, socialising
⢠6:30pm Food and drinks offered by our sponsor
⢠7:00pm Doors close \*\*
⢠7:15pm Introduction, News, Talks
⢠8:30pm Socialising
⢠9:30pm Fin
**Please make sure to arrive between 6:15 PM and 6:55 PM**. If you arrive earlier than 6:15 PM or later than 6:55 PM, you can take a seat in the seating area located in the downstairs reception.
**Please note that we cannot accommodate arrivals after 7:15 PM.**
Our meetups are governed by a [Code of Conduct](https://www.djangolondon.com/code-of-conduct/). Please take a few minutes to read it.
This meetup is sponsored by:
⢠[Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group)](Octopus%20Energy%20Group): "Kraken is a revolutionary energy tech platform built with predominantly Python & Django. We Serve 54 million households worldwide and have 38GW of contracted capacity."
⢠[JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/): "We make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience."
Website: [https://djangolondon.com](https://djangolondon.com/)
BlueSky: [@djangolondon.com](https://bsky.app/profile/djangolondon.com)
Github: [github.com/djangolondon](https://github.com/djangolondon/)
Open Collective: [opencollective.com/the-london-django-meetup-group](https://opencollective.com/the-london-django-meetup-group/)
OCaml Programming Events Near You
Connect with your local OCaml Programming community
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
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LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. Weâll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability.
Youâll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Indianapolis Friendly Verified Locals Speed Dating
**Online Speed Dating for Mature Indianapolis Singles**
Live on Zoom. Real conversations. Local people who value genuine connection and traditional dating.
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RSVP alone does not hold your spot. Register through the link above and complete the quick personality quiz.
For mature singles who appreciate meaningful connections and are serious about finding the right person. Host-guided. All ages welcome. Mutual matches shared after the event.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**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: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
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
Building Agents with Microsoft Agent Framework
We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.
























