Software Development

How do different sectors turn data into real decisions? What can pharma, banking, consulting, telecom, and academia learn from each other when working with data? This meetup brings together data practitioners from multiple industries to share **practical examples** of how data is used in real-world decision-making — from regulated environments to large-scale commercial settings. to exchange experiences, get inspired, and meet people solving similar data problems. **Why you should attend?** * Cross‑sector examples of data-driven decision making * Practical ideas you can apply in your own work * A better overview of common data challenges * New contacts from industry and academia **When:** May 12, 17:30–20:00 **Where:** MSD Auditorium **Program:** **17:30 – 18:00** Registration & coffee **18:00 – 18:10** Welcome **18:10 – 19:00** Lightning talks (10 min each) * Pharma — Čeněk Polívka, MSD * Banking — Jiří Kacerovský, Komerční banka * Consulting — Martin Matějka, KPMG * Telecom — Adéla Račková, T‑Mobile **19:00 – 19:40** Panel discussion (moderated by Ota Novotný, VŠE) **19:40 – 20:00** Networking See you there! Please note: photos and/or short videos may be taken during this event for use in our promotional and marketing materials (website, social media, newsletters, etc.). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let an organizer know when you arrive and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

**MPORTANT! Please register on [Luma page](https://luma.com/qmxm93hj)**​ Are you a strong designer with a solid portfolio, but still feel like your true impact remains invisible? We often believe that simply creating good mockups is enough. But the reality is: design almost never creates results in isolation, and the market pays for business impact, not just execution. ​**🎤 [Vova Safonov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vova-safonov/) — From a Reactive Designer to a Proactive Leader** We will break down the illusion of "I complete tasks = I work well" and discuss why strong designers often lose in the market. You will learn how to: * ​Stop waiting for tasks and start taking responsibility for solutions. * ​Understand business expectations (impact on revenue, conversion, retention). * ​Develop an entrepreneurial mindset inside the company. ​**🎤 [Ivan Rohovchenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrogovchenko/) — 1+1=3: How a Designer Creates Real Impact.** The greatest value is born at the intersection of functions. Ivan will share tools and real cases from his experience building design functions across 10+ companies. You will learn: * ​**The Three Levels of Influence:** How your value creation changes from IC to Design Lead to CDO. * ​**Perspective vs. Power:** Why designers often lose influence by proposing solutions to problems nobody has acknowledged yet. * ​**Practice:** Concrete tools for effective cross-functional collaboration, including stakeholder mapping. ​Huge thanks to **[Nagarro](https://www.nagarro.com/en/?utm_source=luma)** for hosting us, providing the space, and supporting the local design and tech community! Let’s gather to exchange experiences, build cross-functional strategies, and network with like-minded professionals!

Are you learning English as a second language and looking for a chance to practice? Join our **English Conversation Club**! We create a friendly atmosphere with **games and activities** designed to help you improve your conversational skills. Our goal is simple: **leave each session with new words and more confidence speaking English!** **Details:** * **Cost:** Free (bring some money to buy a drink at Tichá Kavárna) * **Frequency:** Meets regularly based on attendance * **Who:** Anyone studying or practicing English **Things to know:** Tichá Kavárna is a social enterprise café that creates jobs for the deaf community and connects the hearing and deaf worlds. Guests can order in sign language or simply point to the menu, making communication easy. Profits support services for the deaf and the café’s development. This event is sponsored by the church **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/). We believe in helping others with practical needs—like learning English—while we live lives that reflect Jesus. At the end of each session, we’ll offer an open invitation for anyone interested in exploring faith, reading the Bible, or learning more about Jesus. **Participation in religious activities is completely optional.** We will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings.

🎤Velvet Tuesdays at Czech Inn Bar are back! 🎤 Stand-up Show in English. Join us for the great night of laughs at the first weekly comedy show in Prague! 🍺 Czech Inn Bar, Francouzská 76, Prague. (🚋 stop Krymská). 🚪 Doors opens at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm ⏰ 🎫 200,- CZK with Welcome shot of rum included! https://goout.net/en/velvet-tuesday-comedy-show/ezkbaic/ 😊 Every week great line-up of comedians, traveling comedians and surprising guest welcomed.

Ahoj! Want to work on your Czech in a fun and playful way? Come join us to practice together! ➡️Can't make it at this time? No problem, join in when you can. Not available this time? Don't worry, we organise events regularly, so make sure to follow our page to stay updated! ℹ️The bar is underground and a bit hidden. If you are not able to find it, send a message and we will help you. ➡️ Mixed levels You don’t need to worry about your level of Czech, given that you already have some basic familiarity with the language. We will provide guidance throughout the event adapted to different levels, so anyone who wants to learn can easily participate. You are also welcome just to listen, it can be very helpful! This is a unique learning experience as well as a way to find like-minded language enthusiasts over a cup of coffee or a beer. ➡️For organisational reasons we ask to send us a message if you plan to join or to put yourself on going. In order to guaranty qualitative learning for everyone present we will limit the inscriptions if we are getting too full. ➡️Price: For you to decide! We accept donations to make sure we can continue organising regular events. Looking forward to meet you! 🤓

We will discuss two very short stories: Ursula Le Guin's ["The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"](https://files.libcom.org/files/ursula-k-le-guin-the-ones-who-walk-away-from-omelas.pdf) and Franz Kafka's ["Before the Law"](https://www.kafka-online.info/before-the-law.html) which together make up about 7 pages of reading. The first is often interpreted as an exploration of utilitarianism, which we can use to explore ideas of morality together as we examine Le Guin's memorable description of an apparently perfect society with one major flaw. The second is Kafka's short and strange parable about a man who wants access to the law; it is a work which explores ideas of power and authority. We will meet at L'Objet Trouvé near the Veletržní Palác. I look forward to seeing you there! If you want to help support these literary reading events, you can make a donation of any amount here: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QIBGIY6Y

**PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT DIRECTLY AT OUR WEBSITE** (not via Meetup): [https://cops.solutions/2026/04/what-good-ideas-need-to-survive/](https://cops.solutions/2026/04/what-good-ideas-need-to-survive/) The seventh edition of Venture Builders Meetup, this time with a keynote from [Dan Wood](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danvvood/), founder, innovator, and someone who has spent years figuring out why some ideas make it and most don't. His talk, *"What Good Ideas Need to Survive"*, is built around the Innovation Equation, a framework Dan developed over years of working with teams and organisations: Leadership + People + Technology + Context. Not a theory. A practical lens for understanding what conditions an idea actually needs to survive the journey to becoming something real. After the keynote, Dan stays on stage for Q&A; then we move to networking. **Agenda** 17:30 — Doors open 18:00 — Welcome by COPS Solutions 18:10 — Keynote: Dan Wood, *"What Good Ideas Need to Survive"* 18:40 — Q&A with Dan Wood 19:00 — Networking & drinks **Why you should join** This is your chance to hear from someone who has built, advised, and studied innovation across industries and geographies. Dan's keynote is grounded in real experience, not theory. Expect a talk that gives you a new way to look at the ideas you're already sitting on. And as always, the room will be full of founders and entrepreneurs who are in the same boat and worth talking to.s.

**„Květnový sraz, kde se řeší novinky i přístupnost s Claude Code!"** Jaro je v plném proudu a my se opět scházíme v pivovaru Lajka. Tentokrát na vás čekají čerstvé novinky ze světa frontendu a přednáška o tom, jak propojit Obsidian s Claude Code pro web accessibility. Vezměte dobrou náladu a přijďte! **Budeme se scházet postupně od 18:00 a od 18:30 máme na programu:** * 📰 Nowwwinky – Tomáš Kout * ♿ Obsidian + Claude Code = web accessibility **–** Petr Koláček * 🎲 Risk{f}uj! **Nowwwinky 📰 – Tomáš Kout** Co je nového ve světě frontendu? Tomáš pro vás jako vždy vybral to nejzajímavější, co se od posledního srazu událo. **Obsidian + Claude Code = web accessibility 👩🏽‍🦯 – Petr Koláček** Díky AI můžeme dnes poměrně lehce překonávat technologické bariéry a stavět aplikace, které bychom dříve sami nesvedli. Je to ale vždycky potřeba? Nejdeme často s kanónem na vrabce? Jak postavit nástroj, který nám pomůže s webovou přístupností pouze pomocí aplikací a služeb, které máme dávno k dispozici. *Petr je frontendový vývojář s více než 20letou praxí. Dlouhodobě se specializuje na CSS, webové UI, tvorbu design systémů a v posledních letech i na webovou přístupnost.* **„Risk{f}uj!" 🎲** Čeká nás další kolo oblíbené vědomostní soutěže na frontendová témata. Sestavte si tým a porovnejte svoje znalosti s ostatními soutěžícími. Těšíme se na vás v pivovaru! 🍻✨

**Agenda:** * Introduction * Networking * Optional Lightning Talks Open doors @ 19:30 Prague time, Start 20:00, End until close **RSVP here: [https://luma.com/tipcukl4](https://luma.com/tipcukl4)** ​BeerFi Prague is joining forces with The FinTechers to host a special edition of our meetup during FintechWeek CEE. This event is designed to bridge the gap between institutional finance and the frontier of Web3. Whether you are a banking veteran or a DeFi native, all Fi(s) are welcome. This is an inclusive space for everyone across the finance spectrum to meet, share ideas, and network in an informal setting. **Lightning Talks:** Working on something innovative in Fintech or Web3? You get the floor for 5 minutes. sign up here: [https://docs.fileverse.io/document/69Xd9qpEhJgxDPqqXPkb6j/share#key=tSoOPm-NiOR_UNAr4J5-CM1DOgobhhklo0nU4ULBgCw](https://docs.fileverse.io/document/69Xd9qpEhJgxDPqqXPkb6j/share#key=tSoOPm-NiOR_UNAr4J5-CM1DOgobhhklo0nU4ULBgCw) **Join the Community:** Have questions or want to share something cool with us? Join our community group on Telegram to get updates or to share knowledge: [https://t.me/+eA4eMYlEo-k2ZGVk](https://t.me/+eA4eMYlEo-k2ZGVk) We look forward to seeing you all!

Pojďme se pravidelně potkávat a sdílet zkušenosti z Power Platformy, co nás na ní baví, co nás trápí a co nového zajímavého přichází. A pokud už nám to někde reálně běží, pochlubme se, jak to funguje nebo nefunguje. Témata jsou primárně Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power BI, Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365 a Dataverse. Budeme rádi i za méně pokročilé příspěvky, protože většinou jsme velmi hluboko v technických detailech. **Lokalita:** Fyzicky v Microsoftu v Praze Vyskočilova 1561/4a, Praha 4, 140 00 Místnost Morava Případně online na [https://ppug.community/stream](https://ppug.community/stream) **Jazyk:** čeština **Agenda:** [https://ppug.community/agenda](https://ppug.community/agenda) **Přihlašte vlastní příspěvek:** [https://ppug.community/sessions](https://ppug.community/sessions) **Link na stream:** [https://ppug.community/stream](https://ppug.community/stream) **Občerstvení:** Bagety **Úroveň:** 100-300 Tak si prosím naplánujte čas ve svých kalendářích a přijďte, pokud bude chuť a čas, tak si po meetupu určitě můžeme sednout na pivo.

After five successful sessions in Krakow, we're bringing our Tech Talk: Elevate Together – The Live Mentoring Sessions to Prague for an evening of learning, insight, and meaningful connections within the tech community! 🚀 This in-person event is designed for professionals and aspiring talent who want to grow their careers, expand their networks, and gain practical advice from experienced leaders in the technology industry. During the session, you’ll hear directly from a panel of seasoned mentors who will share their experiences, lessons learned, and perspectives on navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape. Following an audience led format, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real-time guidance from experts who have built successful careers across different areas of technology. Our mentors: \- Jaroslav Holý\, Founder at OasisMetaGames \- Kateřina Lesch\, Group AI Manager at Dr\. Max \- Marek Braun\, Head of Applied AI at Betsys \- Sarantis Kyritsis\, Director of Engineering at Mastercard \- Michal Kubišta\, AI Lead at ValkaAI \- Jan Pivovarník\, AI CoE Lead at Vodafone Event Details 🕕 18:00 CET 📆 14th May 2026 📍 Node5 What to expect: \- Live mentoring from experienced technology professionals \- Interactive Q&A sessions with the panel \- CV and career guidance from industry experts \- Networking opportunities with like\-minded professionals Tech Talk aims to bring people together in one room to share knowledge, exchange ideas and build meaningful professional connections. By creating an open and engaging environment, we encourage honest conversations about career development, industry challenges, and the skills needed to thrive in tech. Whether you’re looking to break into the industry, advance in your current role, or simply gain fresh perspectives from experienced professionals, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn, connect and grow. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your place and join us for an evening dedicated to growth, development and the future of tech!

\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\* This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy. To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano) DROPBOX INFO: * add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark") * When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya"). * The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

Let’s go together! I'm attending this free event and would love some company! Let's meet first at a café nearby, chat, and walk over together. ☕ Pre-meetup cafe 📍 [Zrno Zrnko, Smíchov](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SBBtSoBrLLSL6DmK8?g_st=ic) 🕔 5:00 PM Then we head to the event (8mins walk): 📍 Node5, Praha 5 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📆 Thursday, 14th May 2026 🎟️ FREE. Secure your spot: [Tech Talk: Elevate Together](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tech-talk-elevate-together-the-live-mentoring-sessions-prague-tickets-1985067116181) What to expect at the event: An exclusive live mentoring session where you can ask seasoned mentors questions about career growth, skill development, and industry insights right on stage. The event brings together top professionals from various backgrounds, ready to share their experiences and help you navigate your career path. Prague mentors include some impressive people — an AI leader heading Vodafone Czech Republic's AI transformation, a Group AI Manager at Dr. Max pharmacy chain with a PhD in NLP, and a Head of Applied AI at Betsys.

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!

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