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Ciao Pythonistas! 🐍 This month we shake things up with an incredible lineup. We have not one, not two, but three experienced developers who are now working as Engineering Managers, Heads of, or even VPs of Data, AI and Generative AI in large organisations. Not only that, but we're changing the format. This time, rather than a talk, we will engage in a panel - with open QA from the public about their experience, challenges and perspectives. Don't expect a one-sided panel: we will discuss themes ranging from data and AI governance, how to ship AI solutions that work in large enterprises and manage stakeholders, but also how to organise a team given how much GenAI and coding agents have changed the way we do our job. **Parvaneh Shiafiei, AI Manager @ TUI Musement** **Alberto Danese, Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics @ Nexi** **Marco Santoni, Data Platform and Engineering Manager @ TeamSystem** **Parvaneh Shiafiei** is an AI Manager with over 10 years of experience delivering AI solutions that drive real business impact. She currently works at TUI Musement in the travel industry, where she focuses on improving both internal and customer-facing processes through AI, developing and scaling solutions in production, including GenAI applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and business, she helps translate AI capabilities into practical solutions such as conversational AI for customer interactions, GenAI tools that streamline internal processes, and ranking and recommendation systems that improve product discovery. Before joining TUI, she spent several years in consulting, helping organizations across industries identify high-impact AI use cases and bring AI solutions into production. **Alberto Danese** is the Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Nexi, where he oversees the design and production of AI/ML systems for the digital payments sector, leading four teams across analytics and engineering. He has over 15 years of experience in data science applied to financial services. He is a Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster and regularly shares projects and insights on ML, AI, and data systems through talks, open-source projects, and his blog, *All About Data*. **Marco Santoni** is a Data Platform and Engineering Manager at TeamSystem, where he works on scalable data platforms, AI-enabled data products, and data governance architectures. Based in Milan, he is an active member of Python Milano community and co-host of the Intervista Pythonista podcast. He is also involved in education as Technical and Scientific Advisor at ITS Rizzoli, where he teaches data and software engineering topics. **🙏 Sponsors** A big thank you to **NumFOCUS** for supporting our community! RSVP now to save your spot. See you there! 👋 ⚠️ Is necessary to provide your actual name and surname and a valid email to receive the QR code to access the venue, no exceptions. 👻 Please unsubscribe in case you're not able to attend.

**Vuoi migliorare la tua capacità di parlare in pubblico, ma non sai da dove iniziare?** Unisciti a noi per una serata energica e stimolante con **The Xplorers Toastmasters Club Milano**. Che tu sia un manager, uno studente o semplicemente una persona che vuole vincere la paura del public speaking, questa è la serata giusta per te. **📅 COSA ASPETTARSI:** I nostri incontri sono divisi in tre parti dinamiche: 1. **Discorsi Preparati:** I nostri soci presentano discorsi su vari argomenti per allenare le loro skill (Storytelling, body language, struttura). 2. **Improvvisazione (Table Topics):** La parte più divertente! Esercizi di 1-2 minuti per imparare a pensare velocemente. * *Nota:* Anche gli ospiti possono provare a buttarsi, ma **solo se lo desiderano**. Nessuno ti forzerà! 3. **Valutazioni:** Ogni speaker riceve un feedback costruttivo per capire cosa ha fatto bene e cosa può migliorare. **🎒 COSA PORTARE:** * Non serve portare nulla di specifico (penna e quaderno se vuoi prendere appunti). * Porta solo la tua curiosità e, se vuoi, un amico! **📍 COME TROVARCI:** Ci riuniamo presso **OiT** in **Via Nicola Antonio Porpora, 14** (Zona Loreto/Città Studi) ogni 1° e 3° mercoledì del mese. * Arriva verso le **19:00** per fare due chiacchiere e prendere posto. Iniziamo puntualissimi alle 19:15! **🎟️ COSTI:** L'ingresso per gli ospiti è **GRATUITO al 100%**. Ti aspettiamo per una serata di crescita e divertimento! A mercoledì! 👋

**This club welcomes founders and venture capitalists from all walks of life, past, present, and future.** ​Like steering a company, basketball poses unique challenges. The sense of unity and collaborative spirit that emerges on the basketball court can turn an intense game into an unforgettable adventure. ​🏀 Basketball challenges our athletic prowess and capacities for communication, strategy development, and forging deep bonds with our teammates. **Game information** \- 60 minutes game/ circa €70 total **\- €10 per person \(pay before the game [https://paypal.me/alexbing2](https://paypal.me/alexbing2))** \- Arrive 15 minutes before to have time to meet & greet other players\. **YOU CAN REGISTER via [https://luma.com/a1durh26](https://luma.com/a1durh26)** The cancellation policy: 2 days before the event.

Quanti progetti Laravel iniziano “puliti” e dopo qualche mese diventano un labirinto di controller gonfi, chiamate statiche a Eloquent e business logic sparsa ovunque? Il problema non è il framework. È come organizziamo il codice. In questo meetup parleremo di **Architettura Esagonale (Ports & Adapters)** applicata davvero a Laravel — non teoria accademica, ma scelte concrete: interfacce, servizi, dependency injection e binding nel container. Vedremo come: * Separare il dominio dal framework * Rendere il codice più testabile (senza DB) * Ridurre l’accoppiamento * Strutturare un progetto che non odi tra due anni * Usare il Service Container di Laravel in modo intelligente Non sarà una lezione universitaria. Non sarà un talk dogmatico. Sarà un viaggio pragmatico dentro un problema che tutti abbiamo vissuto: **come evitare che il nostro progetto cresca nel caos.** Se lavori con Laravel, questo è il posto giusto per discutere approcci, mettere in discussione abitudini consolidate e portarti a casa spunti concreti da applicare nei tuoi prossimi progetti.

**Come have fun, get a workout in, and let’s grab a beer together!** 🎯 **It’s on again! Light Repetitions 019 x 2LR** This Wednesday, March 18th at **8:00 PM**, we’re heading back to **Parco Corso Indipendenza** for another functional training session. 💪 **As usual**, we’ll be doing a combined workout designed to build strength and power up our running—all within the great group atmosphere that defines these sessions. Come motivated and full of energy to have a good time and feel that post-workout satisfaction. 🎉 **Afterward**, we’ll hang out for a bit to end the day on a high note. * **Duration:** \~50 min **What to bring:** Comfortable clothes, water, a towel, and all your energy. See you at the park! 🌳✨ For any further details check the event link or join our WhatsApp Community:🔗 [2LR Club](https://linktr.ee/2lrclub)

No need to book but come on time so you won't miss the show or seats!😉 It's open mic which means everyone can go on the stage to perform 🎤🎤, if you have any questions DM us on Instagram: Yellowdicomedy. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. **Follow us on Ins: Yellowdicomedy**

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 13 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

**Limited spots!** **1\. ℹ️ This is a regular game day for active members of our volleyball team\. If you're new and interested in joining\, please reach out before RSVPing\.** **2\. RSVP by Friday\, and please confirm only if you can commit\.** We can’t accept unconfirmed drop-ins or show-ups at the court. Please don’t rely on the waitlist, as last-minute spots may not be possible to fill. **What to expect:** we’re a casual, low-intermediate group. Most of us have played before, but this is not a training session or a highly structured game setup, the goal is to have fun, stay active, and enjoy good games together. * Casual 5v5 or 4v4 * We warm up first, then teams will be assigned on court * Court: covered * Arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time **Important:** * If you’re looking for a more competitive or structured setup, these regular games may not be the best fit, feel free to organize separate sessions with others or reach out to Ellie 🤞 * Please be respectful and kind: **arrive on time, rotate when asked, and keep a team-first attitude** so everyone gets a solid run. **About WE NEED + (MORE) PPL** We’re building a community for adults 25–50 who enjoy real, low-pressure social time. Nothing formal, show up as you are. Keywords: community building, meet new people, make friends, adult friends, introvert-friendly, welcoming group, locals & expats, newcomers in Milan, social meetup, low-pressure social time, Sunday plans, Milan/Milano, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Isola, social sports, recreational volleyball, indoor beach volleyball, mixed levels, beginners welcome, intermediate welcome, skill-building, practice and play.

**Prova a** **catapultarti** **nel futuro: cosa succede se l’educazione non** **rende cittadini autonomi, responsabili e** **rispettosi?** La risposta la troviamo pure oggi. Basta aprire le notizie per capire dove andremo di questo passo. Cosa c’entra la filosofia? È molto più pratica di quanto si pensi ed è strettamente collegata ai drammi educativi che stiamo vivendo. Con **Rachele** **D’Andrea,** **designer e studiosa di scienze dell’educazione,** scopriremo come educazione e filosofia possano convivere e cosa c’entri tu in questo confronto. In questo evento, attraverso giochi di gruppo, capirai meglio come questa unione sia possibile. Vedrai entrambe le discipline con uno sguardo divertente e (veramente) partecipe! **Sabato 21 Marzo ore 18:30, zona Milano. Il luogo verrà comunicato prima dell’evento.**

English below! Ciao e benvenuto/a 😊 Questo è un evento ricorrente dedicato a principianti ed esperti di maglia e uncinetto, dove possiamo sederci e lavorare insieme per un paio d’ore, sorseggiando una tazza di caffè e scambiandoci idee sui progetti a cui stiamo lavorando. Ogni partecipante deve portare il proprio progetto 🙂 Ti preghiamo di confermare la tua presenza tramite l’RSVP dedicato e di evitare cancellazioni il giorno stesso, poiché riserveremo un tavolo per l’evento. Speriamo di vederti lì! Hello and welcome 😊 **PLEASE NOTE** This is a recurrent event dedicated to beginner and expert knitters / crochetters, where we can sit & work together for two hours, sipping a cup of coffee and exchanging ideas on the projects we are working on. Every attendee should bring their own project:) Please confirm your presence with the dedicated RSVP, and try avoiding same-day cancellations as we will reserve a table for the event. Hope to see you there! 🧶

At this workshop, you will create your own latte-style candles that look like real coffee drinks. Step by step, you will learn the basics of candle making, how to work with natural wax, and how to decorate your candle to look like a creamy latte with foam and toppings. The workshop is fun, relaxing, and suitable for beginners — no experience needed. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your handmade latte candle. All materials are provided. ✨🕯️☕

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

**How to Join?** Add your name on Meetup. [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20Ozzy%2C%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Thursday%20yoga%20class%20and%20receive%20the%20payment%20details%2C%20please.) to receive payment details: Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed. **Thursday Studio Class** * **Time:** 19:30 – 20:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) Everyone is welcome whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow. Come connect with your breath, body, and community. **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** **Booking & Cancellations** * **Spots are limited**, so please book early on Meetup. * Reservations **without payment** will **not be considered**, due to the limited number of spots. * If you **need to cancel**, do so on Meetup at least **6 hours before class**. Otherwise, your booking will be counted as used. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

**👩‍💻Siamo il Social Club per conoscere altri freelance, creativi e smart workers della tua citta!** Vivi una serata di svago insieme a lavoratori simili a te 🍻 **La sola conferma su meetup non basta per partecipare,** **Clicca sul link qui sotto e partecipa!** https://toworksocialclub.com/momento/b7e2bec3-112a-48a8-9718-f50eff672315

**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

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

This meeting will be a discussion of the book "the Science of Aliens" by Mark Brake

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

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)

**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