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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.

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.

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)

**Games Night @ QUO Bar** **Every Wednesday from 19:00** until bar closing, QUO Bar turns into a playground for games, drinks and good company. **Join us for a casual Games Night** where you can challenge new friends (or strangers who might become friends) with **beer pong, table football, Jenga and other table games**. It’s the perfect excuse to meet people, laugh a bit and break the ice. **Just show up, grab a drink and start playing.** Come alone or with friends. There’s always a game going on and a table you can join. **Every Wednesday. From 19:00 until bar closing** **QUO Bar** \- Porta Romana\, Milan

**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! 👋

#### Next step: schedule your first event. Scheduling an event will encourage more people to join your group. Schedule Change photo  # [Gruppo di biliardo pool/carambola amatoriale e mini-tornei](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/) [Milano, MI, Italy](https://www.meetup.com/find/it--mi--milano/) [1 members](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/members/) · Public group Share Manage groupSchedule event [About](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Events](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Members](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/members/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Photos](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/photos/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/discussions/?eventOrigin=your_groups) More ## What we’re about Buongiorno a tutti. Sono proprietario di un bar e dispongo di un tavolo da biliardo semi-professionale. Sto creando un gruppo WhatsApp di giocatori amatoriali di biliardo americano pool/carambola, per la maggior parte debuttanti. Cerco persone disposte a unirsi al gruppo per giocare e divertirsi nel tempo libero, il pomeriggio oppure la sera in ogni giorno. Per stimolare l'impegno di ogni giocatore, abbiamo pattuito che il vincitore di ogni "mini-torneo" organizzato nei vari giorni giochi gratis e non paghi la tariffa di tempo per il periodo di gioco (un'ora di gioco costa 10€, ma viene di volta in volta frazionata in base al periodo di gioco effettivo). Il locale si trova in zona nord di Milano, stazione Greco-Pirelli, università Bicocca. Chiunque dovesse essere davvero interessato a partecipare e unirsi al mio gruppo, non esiti a contattarmi. Cerco persone serie e disposte solamente a divertirsi, senza puntare mazzette grazie mille. Antonio

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**

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

Continua il nostro sabato adulto di Milano e dintorni con ricco buffet e musica commerciale a 360°. Tavolo riservato con posto a sedere, ingresso con prima consumazione e buffet 20€. Ampio parcheggio gratuito nei dintorni del locale. Consigliato per un età compresa tra 30 e 60 anni. Gradita la conferma ai nostri numeri Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Are you ready to meet new people, practice your spoken english and spanish, have a drink and enjoy the evening in a different way? Let's meet up at 19.00 at Pacino cafè for aperitivo, cocktails and for a new evening together !!! Every Saturday night other groups from meetup, tablo and Instagram are coming and with them you will have the possibility of interacting in English, Italian and Spanish 💯 Therefore the number of participants you see registered here is only one part that is coming just from this group 🤩 To find out exactly how many we are, you can contact the organizers a few hours before the event 💌 Aperitivo euro 11 Siete pronti a conoscere nuove persone, conversare in inglese e spagnolo, bere qualcosa e godervi la serata in modo diverso? Ci vediamo alle 19:00 al Pacino cafè per un aperitivo con cocktail e per una nuova serata insieme!!! Ogni sabato sera si uniranno altri gruppi di meetup, tablo e Instagram, con i quali avrete la possibilità di interagire in inglese, italiano e spagnolo 💯 Pertanto, il numero di partecipanti che vedete registrati qui è solo una parte, ossia quelli che provengono solo da questo gruppo 🤩 Per scoprire esattamente quanti siamo, potete contattare gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌 Aperitivo euro 11

**🍻 SOCIAL DRINKING GAMES** Ice-breakers? Boring. We prefer cups, rules you’ll forget in 5 minutes, and instant friendships. Lose the game, take a sip. Win the game, take a sip anyway. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

Sculpt is a 50-minute low-impact class designed to tone the body. It blends Pilates, yoga, and functional training, performed to the rhythm of music, focusing on controlled movements, strength, and flexibility. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hey there! On **Friday, March 20th**, let's meet at Social Lounge Bar from **20:00** for an English quiz night! The game starts at around 21:00 (or earlier), so try to be there on time! Bring all your friends, and the event is free - you pay for what you consume. 🌟 **Location:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/b5pj1bQEhPucau7P6 **Address:** Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 5, 20900 Monza MB, Italy **Start time:** 20:00 **Instagram for DM and info:** https://www.instagram.com/whatsupmonza **\- Matthew**

**📌 What** Kick off your weekend with the undisputed king of party games. Whether you're a sniper with the ping pong ball or you just enjoy the "beer" part of the game, this is the place to be. It's loud, it's fun, and it's the easiest way to make new friends in Milan. ***How it works:*** Meet at **20:30** at the **reserved table** to grab a drink, mingle, and form teams. The games start officially at **21:00**. Look for the group near the tables (or follow the sound of bouncing balls). ❗️You need to connect with other participants in the **[Whatsapp Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel)** to form a group! More info below. **📌 Who** Expats, students, locals, and anyone with decent hand-eye coordination (or willingness to learn). **📌 How** * RSVP to join. * Join the **[Whatsapp Group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGBND0zPLG5DTUNlCjVMel)**— [Critical to find the group and form teams]. * (Please please please) keep your RSVP on Meetup updated 🫶

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

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!

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.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

TBA- We will do lunch before the play too! Tickets are on sale now only $20.

Join WQC for our monthly Queer Birding outing at Shale Hollow Park! No gear or experience necessary. March 29 from 9-10:30 a.m. (Location/event may change if weather does not cooperate.) Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAdQlIaKro1dFCgfp26IcwsaxQjzbYMZVQ7mLg3dViQDrsQ/viewform

**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