Software Development

**Building a Neo-Bank the Monzo Way: An Insight into our Mobile & Payments Engineering** Hola, Barcelona! Since opening our Barcelona hub in September 2025 last year we hosted several brilliant events from our office 🚀 We’re excited to be back for another meetup, where you’ll hear from two of our Engineers working across Payments and Mobile. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about Monzo, what it’s like to work here, and to chat with the team over drinks and pizza. We’d love to see you there! **Agenda** * **Hybrid-Driven Screens: Letting Backend and Clients Play to Their Strength** \- Dylan Lewis\, Staff iOS Engineer and Tech Lead in Mobile & Core Banking * **Beyond the pilot: enabling local payments for currency accounts** \- Lydia Carr\, Backend Engineer in Payments Each talk will be around 15 minutes with 10 minutes for questions 🚀 Interested in what we get up to? [Check our tech blog](https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology) and [careers page](https://monzo.com/careers#jobs) ***\*Please be aware that if you're attending this event you will need to bring ID to sign into the building\**** Help reach our ambition of making money work for everyone! **[Hear from our UK team about what it's like working at Monzo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U62l09nB0M4)** ✨

Finally back with our first meetup of the year 🚀, and we'll be visiting **[NTT Data](https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/)**'s offices for the first time 💥 📍**Location:** Av\. d'Icària\, 211\, Sant Martí\, 08005 Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dptJpGb1QBMoHESA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dptJpGb1QBMoHESA) We have a great program 👇 **📅 Agenda:** **18:00:** Open Doors & Welcome 👋 **18:30:** 🎙️ **"Getting started with Git Sync"**, [Fabrizia Rossano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriziarossano/overlay/about-this-profile/) \- Staff Product Manager at [Grafana Labs ](https://grafana.com/) With Git Sync in public preview and available to everyone in Grafana Cloud, Fabrizia will walk you through this new functionality, from configuration to day-by-day use. She’ll also cover some real use cases to show you how it can fit your workflows. **19:00** 🎙️ **"Grafana for Health: Supporting Autism Spectrum Disorder"** [Jordi Guix](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordi-guix-montero/) \- Observability Architect at [NTT Data](https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/) NTT DATA collaborates with clinicians to transform context-aware biomarker signals into AI-powered, actionable insights and early warnings of critical events. Through Grafana as the visualization layer, we enable more informed treatment decisions and help improve the daily lives of children and their families. **19:30** 🎙️ **"AI assistant for dashboard insight identification"** [Jordi Guix](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordi-guix-montero/) \- Observability Architect at [NTT Data](https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/) **20:00 - 21:00:** Networking con pizzas y bebidas 🍻🍕 See you there 👋 Grafana & Friends Barcelona

Únete a nosotros para una emocionante celebración de Build with AI, un evento diseñado para inspirar e innovar. Comenzamos con la charla "Agentes de IA como Co-maintainers: Creando y Manteniendo Proyectos Open Source con IA" donde exploraremos ¿Qué pasa cuando dejás de usar la IA solo para autocompletar código y empezás a tratarla como un colaborador real de tu proyecto?, con nuestro Speaker destacado “Alan (The Gentleman) Buscaglia (+100K suscriptores en YouTube) quien es Lead Front-End Architect en Prowler, Google Developer Expert en Angular y Microsoft MVP." Luego, tendremos "Build Agentics Apps with Angular, Genkit and Kendo UI", de la mano de una dupla excepcional: Rocío Cejudo, Fullstack developer, Mentor/ trainer. Specialized in building accessible frontends; con nuestro Google Developer Expert: Dany Paredes, Software Engineer, and Progress Champion; una sesión donde no solo se crean aplicaciones que hablen, sino se crean aplicaciones que actúen: aprendiendo a cerrar la brecha entre los chatbots simples y los agentes de IA autónomos utilizando Angular, Genkit y Kendo UI. Dia: 18/02/2026 Hora: 18:30PM Lugar: EdreamsOdigeo, Barcelona No te pierdas la oportunidad de conectar con otros desarrolladores y aprender lo último en tecnología AI y desarrollo de aplicaciones. ¡Regístrate ahora y sé parte de esta comunidad en crecimiento! #GDGBarcelona #BuildWithAI Agenda --- Hosted By Joan Fuentes, Mobile software engineer Rosemarie Garcia, UX UI Designer Ekaterina Nosova, Product Manager Founder of Relato Network, expat in Barcelona, learning Catala, castellera. GDG Barcelona, Marcia Paola Rodriguez Briceño, Marketing & Tech Consultant Consultora de Marketing Digital y aplicación de herramientas digitales para impulsar marcas. Diseño tu plan de acción con las principales tácticas en marketing y las mejores herramientas digitales para que optimices tu presupuesto e impulses tu negocio. Digital Marketing Consultant and Application of Digital Tools to Boost Brands. I design your action plan with key marketing tactics and the best digital tools to optimize your budget and boost your business. Dani GN, Tech nerd Romina Elena Mendez Escobar, Cloud Soy Cloud & AI Architect con experiencia diseñando soluciones distribuidas en entornos multicloud, edge y on-premise, aplicando prácticas de MLOps, automatización y Generative AI. He liderado proyectos en sectores como salud, genómica, fintech, energía, turismo, automoción, retail, arte, construcción y sector público. Como docente universitaria, dicté materias como Inteligencia Artificial y Computación en la Nube, y actualmente me desempeño como tutora de tesis en temáticas como Big Data, NLP, infraestructura cloud y analítica avanzada, acompañando a estudiantes en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas conectadas con desafíos reales de la industria. Formo parte de comunidades globales como AWS Community Builders y Google Women Techmakers, desde donde promuevo la divulgación tecnológica con enfoque en diversidad, educación técnica y liderazgo femenino. Además, soy speaker, mentora técnica y creadora de contenido, enfocada en compartir conocimiento aplicado a través de artículos, workshops y soluciones reproducibles sobre arquitectura de datos, herramientas open source, migración, automatización y aplicaciones de IA generativa. Me apasiona combinar innovación tecnológica con impacto social, colaborando en iniciativas que integran datos abiertos, ética en IA y educación accesible. Samar El souki, Product Designer With 6 years of experience in UX design, I craft user-centered solutions by combining research, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead Gabriela Soto, Data Management Specialist Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development, including application life cycles and modern design. Skilled in analyzing workflows, business logic, and leading development teams while emphasizing best practices and communication. Active volunteer in tech communities addressing gender gap in STEAM and promoting social inclusion. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-celebracion-de-agentic-amp-agentes-ai/.

**🌌 Barcelona Space Friends** is a **free** monthly meetup uniting **space enthusiasts and professionals,** who share a fascination with the **space** and **exploration**. Hosted at the energetic **Brewdog Barcelona** 🍻, this gathering creates a laid-back atmosphere space Friends to connect and share their passion for the space. No formal lectures, no structured activities—just talk while we drink. The event is **completely free**, welcoming anyone eager to grow their space-loving community.

Qué es el Amistad? Y qué relación tiene con Eros? La Poeta Luz Cassino y el Filósofo Emanuele Profumi invitan a todo tipo de amantes y de diversos orígenes, a sumarse a este taller-evento de lectura y reflexión, a la vez intimo y colectivo que va abrir pistas para encontrar respuestas a estas preguntas, apropiarse de nuevas palabras y perspectivas, y amarlas. En un contexto grupal donde merendar es también una manera de relajarse y disfrutar junt@s. Con una contribución de 8 euros. Para participar y realizar el pago hay que confirmar presencia a este numero: +34613937727

After the success of our Lightning Talks, we are switching gears! This month, Barcelona CyberSec moves to a **Cybersecurity Hot Topics & Networking** session. No slides, no lectures—just drinks, food, and an open debate on the most controversial security trends of 2026. **📍 Venue Update:** We’ll be at **BCN Icon**, but this time we are moving to the **back of the main floor** (much more comfortable for chatting). **⚠️ Important:** To support the venue, there is a **€7 minimum consumption** (first drink—wine, beer, soft drinks, etc.) to cover costs We will be discussing four specific topics. Come ready to share your opinion: **1\. The "OpenClaw" Risk: Shadow AI & Excessive Permissions** A deep dive into the security nightmare of local AI agents like **OpenClaw**. What happens when users grant "sudo" privileges to autonomous bots? We discuss the risks of unmonitored file access, data exfiltration, and why "Shadow AI" is becoming the new Shadow IT. **2\. The "Moltbook" Phenomenon** It sounds like a joke, but it’s a threat vector. We analyze "Moltbook"—the social network where agents communicate, share API keys, and complain about humans without our supervision. Is this the beginning of an automated Command & Control (C2) infrastructure? **3\. Offensive AI Agents** Forget writing scripts—attackers are now using autonomous agents to scan, exploit, and pivot through networks automatically. We explore the new era of "Agent-based" offensive security and how to defend against it. **4\. Spain vs\. X & The Digital ID Crackdown** Spain’s government is pushing hard to regulate X, proposing bans on under-16 access and holding executives liable. With PM Sánchez calling social media a "failed state" and officials citing Grok’s explicit content as a danger to minors, we debate: Is this necessary child protection, or a new era of state censorship? **How it works:** We introduce the topic, you grab a drink, and we debate. Whether you are a Red Teamer, Blue Teamer, or CISO, we want your take. **RSVP now to save your spot!**

We’re excited to invite you to our leadership panel on **managing change as a design leader** hosted at **bïrch**! *Leaders today are navigating constant change: growing and reshaping teams, shifting strategies, AI-driven transformation, and increasing pressure to deliver impact without losing sight of people and craft. This panel brings together experienced product design and UX leaders to share how they’ve managed change across startups, scale-ups, and global organizations, and what they’ve learned along the way.* ### **moderator** **[Christopher Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalaltruist/), Senior Design Director @ Docplanner** Christopher has led product and design teams across startups and global companies, including Tuenti, King, Preply, and Lingokids. He currently works at Docplanner, shaping AI-powered healthcare experiences for doctors and patients navigating complex clinical workflows. He has taught product and design leaders across Europe, including ESADE, EOI, School, University Pompeu Fabra. ### **panelists** **[Kevin Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhawkinsdesign/), VP of Product Experience @ Monta** Kevin Hawkins is a UX Research & Product Design leader with 17 years of experience in solving complex problems and leading teams of 100+. Previously, he’s worked companies such as Glovo, Booking.com, PwC, Uber, Capital One, Gap, and more. He also serves on the board of We Create Space and runs The Common Thread supper club. **[Renee Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneetianchanlin/), Head of Product Design @ SITA** Renee is a designer and adventurer who has built products from 0 to 1 at startups and scaled high-performing teams in enterprise environments. She works at the intersection of business and design, focusing on simplifying complexity and creating meaningful solutions. For her, the true magic of Experience Design lies in its ability to create meaningful value. **[Angela Pesta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-pesta-093a1/), VP of UX, ex-GitLab, Amazon** Angela Pesta is a UX practitioner and executive with over two decades of experience advancing the impact of user experience. Angela started her career in Silicon valley and has worked across various industries from start-ups to enterprise organizations, including Amazon, Elastic, Tesco, Wells Fargo Bank, XING, and GitLab. Angela is passionate about innovation, organizational transformation, and user impact at scale. \*\*[bïrch ](https://bir.ch)\*\*is a platform for marketers to automate and optimize digital ad performance. An official partner of Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. Based in Barcelona, bïrch also hosts events that bring the local marketing community together. **Location:** **Carrer de Còrsega, 211, local 4 (bïrch)** *The doorbell “loc 4 bïrch” is to the left of the gate leading into the courtyard. Once inside, walk straight ahead to the last door.* **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Panel Discussion: on Managing Change as a (Design) Leader * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered! * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:30** **📍 Location:** Bïrch **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll hear from industry leaders about topics that impact Designers and UXers at the individual, team, and org level. **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:30 – Panel & Q&A** **20:30–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏

**¿Cómo puedes hacer que tus desarrollos en WordPress sean sostenibles, escalables y fáciles de mantener… incluso por otras personas? En esta charla exploraremos buenas prácticas que combinan cultura del software libre, organización del código, documentación y uso responsable de herramientas, para que tu trabajo en WordPress no solo funcione, sino que también esté bien hecho.** Hablaremos de temas clave como cuándo usar functions.php y cuándo crear un plugin, cómo estructurar correctamente tu tema, cómo documentar tu código pensando en otros desarrolladores, y cómo preparar cadenas de traducción desde el inicio. También veremos la importancia de gestionar bien las dependencias, montar un entorno de desarrollo adecuado (aunque no seas experto en DevOps) y algunas herramientas pensadas para facilitarte la vida sin complicarte más de la cuenta. Esta charla está pensada tanto para implementadores, diseñadores, desarrolladores, etc… Tanto de nivel básico, intermedio o avanzado, básicamente todo perfil que quiera adoptar una mentalidad más profesional y colaborativa al trabajar con WordPress. Si alguna vez te has preguntado “¿estoy haciendo esto bien?” o has tenido que heredar un proyecto mal estructurado, esta charla es para ti. Ver info completa en nuestra web: [https://wpbarcelona.com/meetups/buenas-practicas-para-tus-proyectos-wordpress/](https://wpbarcelona.com/meetups/buenas-practicas-para-tus-proyectos-wordpress/)

Meet and mingle with elixir devs over a beer, wine or water. The last couple of meetings involved drinking lots of wine and sharing tapas. As folk left they just paid what they felt was right. This system is working well thus far so we will look to continue using it, till it breaks :)

Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

**Hello, fellow DevOps enthusiasts 🤓** On **February 19th**, we'll meet again for a couple of insightful talks, hosted by **[Allianz Technology Spain](https://tech.allianz.com/)**! 📍**Location**: Avda Icària 199\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/sijgHEbtZC9yEx1b6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sijgHEbtZC9yEx1b6) \-\-\-\-\-\- 📅 **Agenda** * **18:30 - 18:40** Welcome from the hosts * **18:45 - 19:30** Beyond Docker Builds: Declarative, Reproducible and Secure OCI Containers with Nix * **19:30 - 20:15** How to operate and scale 72 Kubernetes clusters in 12 regions worldwide * **20:15 - 21:00** Networking & Snacks \-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 Talks & Speakers** * **Title: Beyond Docker Builds: Declarative, Reproducible and Secure OCI Containers with Nix** * **Speaker**: [Arik Grahl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arikgrahl/) - *Senior Software Engineer at [SysEleven GmbH](https://www.syseleven.de)* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: The Open Container Initiative (OCI) standardized the foundation of cloud-native infrastructure. However, most build systems lack determinism due to network access during builds, leading to non-reproducible artifacts and complicating software supply chain security (SSCS). While OCI supports layering for storage and cache efficiency, reflecting shared dependencies across artifacts remains complex. Nix, as a package manager, enables declarative and reproducible builds in hermetic, network-isolated sandboxes, requiring all dependencies to be specified up front for long-term reproducibility. Dependencies are treated as first-class citizens, making it easy to generate accurate Software Bill of Materials. With dockerTools in the Nix standard library, these benefits reach the OCI ecosystem. This talk highlights the advantages of fully declarative, reproducible OCI builds with Nix, offering deep insights and benefits to SSCS. Let’s not just build containers, let’s declare them reproducibly! * **About**: Arik Grahl is a Senior Software Engineer living between Berlin and Barcelona having more than 13 years of experience in full-stack development and operation of infrastructure on bare metal. At the moment he mainly develops Golang applications close to Kubernetes and the broader cloud native ecosystem. Furthermore, he is excited about everything evolving around Nix(OS) and enjoy contributing to Nixpkgs. *** * **Title: How to operate and scale 72 Kubernetes clusters in 12 regions worldwide** * **Speaker**: [Josef Rosel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josef-christoph-rosel/) - *Senior Cloud Engineer at [Dynatrace](https://www.dynatrace.com)* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: Managing global infrastructure across multiple cloud providers is complex, requiring robust architecture and automation. This session explores proven strategies and tools (OpenTofu, ArgoCD, ArgoWF, Helm, Renovate) for operating large-scale multi-cloud environments, including Kubernetes orchestration, GitOps-driven workflows, and automated dependency management. * **About**: Josef Rosel is in DevOps for over a decade, originally from Austria and in Barcelona for two years. Started out with Docker, Mesos, Ansible in a private OpenStack, went over to Azure Devops and RKE to end up in Dynatrace working on both internal, build, test and product clusters. \-\-\-\-\-\- 🔑 **Important Access Note** Our host requires the attendees to provide their ID to grant us access to their offices. **Do not forget to fill in the "NIF - NIE - Passport" field** when registering!

Nos vemos el 🚨⚠️🚨**JUEVES**🚨⚠️🚨 **19** en la **cuarta planta de la Sala d’Actes a Cotxeres de Sants** que se accede por la plaça de Bonet i Muixí, 7 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8)) La primera parte habrá **varias charlas cortas sobre diferentes áreas** realcionadas con la creación de videojuegos: * Américo Ferraiuolo (redactor en [Loop](https://loop.gamereport.es/) y [gameno.es](https://gameno.es/), coorganizador de la [Sant Jordi Jam](https://bsky.app/profile/santjordijam.bsky.social)) nos hablará de Aquarel·la Virtual, un proyecto colaborativo y autogestionado que quiere reivindicar el uso del catalán en el discurso cultural. * Patryk Kowalik (technical artist) nos enseñará sobre compute shaders y cómo aprovecharlos en desarrollo de juegos con su charla “Gardening Alchemy RPG, how to abuse graphics card for fun and profit”. * Lisa Jang (Overseas Business Manager @ VisualDART) nos hablará de cómo llegó a Barcelona y se pasó a la industria de videojuegos en su charla "What a Turn of Events: My Path to Barcelona". **Si te interesa dar una charla, ¡ponte en [contacto](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators)!** Después tendremos un rato para hablar y **tomar algo gracias al patrocinio de IndieDevDay** 🥂 También **recordaros que algunos quedaremos antes del evento** para compartir espacio y co-trabajar juntos en nuestros proyectos. **Si os interesa poneos en contacto y os contamos cómo asistir**. ¡No os lo perdáis! PD: Al día siguiente del evento se envía un email a los asistentes con una invitación a nuestra **comunidad en Discord**. Si has venido al encuentro y no has recibido el email, contacta por privado para enviarte la invitación. **¿Qué es Barcelona Game Creators?** Somos una comunidad donde los creadores de videojuegos y entusiastas por desarrollarlos nos juntamos para conectar, aprender y divertirnos. **¿Por qué deberías apuntarte?** * Participamos creadores apasionados que nos dedicamos a esta industria en diferentes áreas * Nos encanta compartir nuestras ideas y conocimiento además de descubrir nuevas oportunidades * Aprender y conocer con otros miembros **¿Qué haremos?** Quedamos de nuevo para repasar qué tal ha ido el último mes, qué hemos aprendido, dónde nos hemos atascado y qué objetivos tenemos para el próximo mes. Nos presentaremos y luego haremos una ronda de presentaciones para mostrar los proyectos en los que estamos trabajando y compartir nuestras experiencias. Si tienes algún proyecto entre manos es tu momento! Cualquier duda no dudes en contactarme. Recuerda dedicar un momento antes de acudir a nuestros encuentros para leer y aceptar nuestro código de conducta [https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta](https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta), ¡muchas gracias! ¿Y vosotr@s, en qué andáis metid@s? \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- See you on 🚨⚠️🚨**THURSDAY**🚨⚠️🚨 **19th** on the fourth floor of the **Sala d'Actes a Cotxeres de Sants** which is accessed by plaça de Bonet i Muixí, 7 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Mh2bKYkj3bPMQ7R8)). The first part will feature several **short talks on different areas related to video game creation**: * Américo Ferraiuolo (writer at [Loop](https://loop.gamereport.es/) & [gameno.es](https://gameno.es/), coorganizer of [Sant Jordi Jam](https://bsky.app/profile/santjordijam.bsky.social)) will talk about Aquarel·la Virtual, a collaborative and self-managed project that wants to claim the use of Catalan within cultural discourse. * Patryk Kowalik (technical artist) will teach us about compute shaders and how to use them in game development with his talk “Gardening Alchemy RPG, how to abuse graphics card for fun and profit”. * Lisa Jang (Overseas Business Manager @ VisualDART) will tell us about how she got to BCN and got turned into game industry in her talk "What a Turn of Events: My Path to Barcelona". If you're **interested in giving a talk, [let us know](https://linktr.ee/bcngamecreators)**! After that **we will have some time to talk and have a drink thanks to the sponsorship of IndieDevDay** 🥂 Finally, we are meeting before the event **to co-work together on our own projects**. If you are interested, get in touch and we will tell you how to attend. Don't miss it! PS: The day after the event, an email is sent to the attendees with an invitation to our **Discord community**. If you came to the meeting and did not receive the email, please contact us privately so we can send you the invitation. **What is Barcelona Game Creators?** We're a community where video game creators and enthusiasts to develop them get together to connect, learn and have fun. **Why should you assist?** * We participate passionate creators who are dedicated to this industry in different fields * We love sharing our ideas and knowledge as well as discovering new opportunities * Learn and meet with other members **What will we do?** We meet again to go over how the last month has been, what we've learned, where we've gotten stuck and what goals we have for the next month. We will introduce ourselves and then we will do a Show&Tell to show the projects we are working on and share our experiences. If you have a project in hand, this is your moment! Any questions do not hesitate to contact me. Remember to take a moment before attending our meetings to read and accept our code of conduct [https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta](https://bit.ly/bgc-codigoconducta), thank you very much! And you, what are you up to?

Hello Wonderful People!🌍 Looking for the perfect way to spend your morning? 🌞 Join us this sunday at for a delightful brunch on a beautiful rooftop terrace, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning city views! What to expect: 🥐🥑🍰🥃🍸 Best brunch food 🌿 A vibrant space to soak up the sun 🥰Meet amazing people from around the world ✨ Chill vibes, great conversations, and good times Whether you're a foodie, a social butterfly, or just want to enjoy a sunny escape, this is the place to be. Come with friends or come— you’ll leave with new connections and great memories! 📍 Location: carretera de la bordeta 55. PRICE: 20 EURO Phone contact: +34 600 416 780 Let’s make it a day to remember. Can’t wait to see you there! #GoodVibesOnly #BrunchWithViews #MeetNewPeople

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

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)

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)

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well.** **We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs." **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints. In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.

We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** Me (Bob Fornal) * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017