Professional Development

No slides. No speaker. No agenda. Just developers talking shop over a cold one. This is an informal gathering for engineers, founders, and builders who are deep in the agentic coding trenches — using tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, OpenCode, or rolling their own agent pipelines. Come swap what's actually working, what blew up in production, and what you're excited about right now. We'll be at Barcelona, and the format is simple: show up, grab a drink, and share what you know. Bring a laptop if you want to show something, but it's not required. WhatsApp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t) **What we talk about (but not limited to):** \*Agentic coding workflows and tooling * Prompt engineering & context engineering in practice \*Multi-agent architectures and orchestration * AI-native product building \*What's broken in the ecosystem and how you're working around it **Who should come:** Developers, technical founders, and AI engineers who build with (or on top of) LLMs. All levels welcome — senior devs with war stories and curious beginners both make the conversation better. **Format:** Open conversation, round-table style. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.

Join us monthly for a creative gathering of designers, design researchers, and AI innovators. This networking event unites professionals passionate about user experience, design methodologies, research insights, and AI-powered design tools to share knowledge, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Our collaborative atmosphere offers an ideal space to discuss design challenges, explore research methodologies, and discover how AI is transforming the design landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, gain insights on emerging design practices, or explore the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, this monthly meetup is your creative hub. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow design professionals who are pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible through thoughtful design, rigorous research, and innovative AI applications.

**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)

**Insight Circling ✨** What if **being with others** could become a path to **deeper connection**, **clarity**, and **inner knowing**? **Insight Circling** is a **relational mindfulness practice** in the form of a conversation. It is an invitation to connect more deeply with yourself and others, and to explore what happens in the present moment as we relate together. We practice noticing, without judgement, what is happening **within us and between us** right now. This may include observing: ✨ Sensations in the body ✨ Emotions as they arise ✨ Thoughts and inner narratives ✨ The subtle dynamics of connection with others By becoming more aware of our present-moment experience, we begin to understand ourselves more fully, lead ourselves more wisely, and cultivate trust in our own inner knowing. **What we’ll do** 🌱 Each session begins with gentle exercises that help us arrive, settle, and connect. Together we gradually develop our capacity to: 🍀 Be present with what is 🍀 Listen deeply to ourselves 🍀 Listen deeply to others 🍀 Speak from authentic experience 🍀 Stay connected in real-time relationship **This practice can support you to 💛** ✨ Connect more deeply with your emotions ✨ Feel more at ease and aligned in body and mind ✨ Receive inspiration and fresh insight ✨ Strengthen intuition and decision-making ✨ Improve relationships and connect more deeply with others ✨ Become unstuck in different areas of life and take meaningful action **Why I love this practice 🌟** I spent many years meditating, but when I discovered this practice it felt like a revelation — a missing piece. It helped me become aware of how I relate to others, how I create my life, and how presence can transform connection. **About the practice 🍀** This practice is inspired by **Circling**. Further information here: **[https://www.transformationalconnection.com/](https://www.transformationalconnection.com/)** Join us on this beautiful journey of discovering ourselves. **Good to know 📍** ✨ No previous experience is necessary ✨ This event will be held in **English** ✨ Offered by **voluntary** **donation** ✨ Places are limited Please RSVP here **and** message me on WhatsApp to confirm your place: 📲 +34 667 840 756 Numbers shown here may not always be accurate, as the event may also be shared elsewhere. The event may be cancelled if fewer than **4 people** are confirmed. **Please read 🙏** We begin on time, and the session builds from the opening practices, so late arrivals won’t be able to join once we’ve started. By signing up, you agree to respect the confidentiality of all participants and not share personal information outside the group. I may occasionally take photos to share here. If you’d prefer not to appear, just let me know beforehand. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. **About me 🌟** I am a qualified **Transformational & Career Coach**, trained in London in 2016. My own journey has included changing both career and country in order to live more in tune with who I truly am. I bring that lived experience into my work. I’m passionate about helping people connect deeply to themselves, uncover their creativity, and bring their gifts into the world through meaningful work. I have practiced meditation for over **20 years**, and spent **5 years** living and helping facilitate a retreat centre on a tiny island in Scotland, established by a Tibetan Buddhist monastery — one of the pioneers of mindfulness in the UK. I believe meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools for gaining clarity, focus, and the space to listen deeply within. They have certainly helped me a great deal. 🌟 **[www.freeyourflow.org](http://www.freeyourflow.org/)**

Anybody who is interested in meeting other individual investors, line up! During the meeting, we will discuss current opportunities we see in the market, industries, stocks, evaluation methods; undervalued growth stocks, your favorite books and many more! Bring your preferred electronic device (phone, ipad, PC) and your curiosity. AGENDA: \- Self\-introduction \- Investing Style \- What to expect from public company investing \- Industry/sector \- Checks you run before an investment A chill conversation revolving around investing and businesses. Let others know if there is something specific you want to talk about by commenting it below! DISCLAIMER: Not aimed at speculative assets (i.e. crypto currencies, NFTs) DISCLAIMER: This is not investment advice and Investors are always reminded that before making any investment, you should do your own proper due diligence. Investors should also consider seeking advice from a broker or financial adviser before making any investment decisions. Any discussion shared during the meeting should be considered general information, and not relied on as a formal investment recommendation.

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

Open week in La Calíope Come and try our stretching class to finish your week relaxed .

**🛑 PLEASE NOTE: This is a private, request-only event. Do not show up at the placeholder map location.** ### **What we do** Welcome to **Hackalona** — a weekly co-working and demo session for independent makers, developers, bootstrappers, and digital entrepreneurs. We gather to work alongside like-minded peers - fellow developers and creators who are all building and launching their own independent projects. This isn't a passive networking event, not a marketing pitch, not a hackathon. ### **Is this for you?** **✅ This is a perfect match if:** * You are an indie hacker, developer, or bootstrap founder actively coding your own SaaS, mobile, or web apps. * You are entirely focused on building, launching, and growing your own independent startup/product. **❌ This is NOT for you if:** * You plan to do only freelance client work or tasks for your primary day job during the session. * You are not a coder/developer (we are a highly technical, hands-on building group). * You don't have a specific project yet or haven't decided what you are working on. ### **The Agenda** * **10:30 - 11:30** \- arrival * **11:30** \- Intros \(a little about yourself \+ what you're working on\) * **13:00** \- Lunch \(if you want\) * **17:00** \- Demos \(share what you made today\) * **18:00** \- Drinks / Events ### **How to attend** To keep our unique vibe and maintain a highly productive atmosphere for everyone, we don't publish the exact venue address here. 1. **Go to our website**: hackalona.com and apply to join our main Telegram group. 2. Once approved, you will receive the exact location and details in Telegram. **Coworking space fee:** The venue/coworking space where we meet charges a flat **€10 day-pass fee** for using their space, internet, and facilities. You will pay this directly to the venue.

A practical workshop for those who want to build stronger trust, clearer communication, and better collaboration across locations. **[Tickets must be purchased in advance via LUMA](https://luma.com/pjppktyl)** Remote work can be isolating and when communication or engagement breaks down, motivation and trust can suffer. This workshop helps participants strengthen communication habits and build clearer team norms that support reliability, connection and shared standards across locations. **We will cover:** * What weakens trust in hybrid teams and why small communication gaps matter. * The communication habits that build reliability, connection and shared standards. * How to tell when work needs async communication, live collaboration or both. * How to create clearer team norms for ownership, response times, handoffs, and decision-making. * How to rewrite vague or frustrating team issues into practical, actionable agreements. **Agenda:** * 19:00h - Doors open * 19:15h - Workshop starts * 20:30h - Networking **Please note:** * You must buy a drink from the bar before the workshop begins. * Doors close at 19:10, so please be on time. * Maximum capacity: 10 attendees. Tickets: https://luma.com/pjppktyl **About the Speaker:** Saba Shakir is the President of Women4Space. Learn more about her here: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssabashakir/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssabashakir/) The workshop is practical, reflective, and scenario-based, giving participants the chance to explore real hybrid-team challenges and practise turning unclear expectations into habits people can actually follow. Build trust. Improve clarity. Engage remote teams. **Don’t miss our next events: [https://linktr.ee/LetsSpeakLeadership](https://linktr.ee/LetsSpeakLeadership)** **Grow Your Voice. Grow Your Impact. ✨**

Join us for the very first **Symfony/PHP Meetup in Barcelona**, bringing together developers passionate about modern PHP and the Symfony framework! **Agenda** 18:00 🏢 Doors open 18:30 👋 Introduction from organizers 18:55 💬 Build Applications that Welcome Change 19:30 🍕Food & Drinks *provided for all attendees* 20:00 💬 Building on top of Symfony AI 20:35 🌐 Networking and socializing You can expect a relaxed evening with engaging talks, friendly faces, and lots of Symfony/PHP chatter. 🎤 **Talks:** * **“Build Applications that Welcome Change”** Alexander M. Turek Software changes. Dependencies evolve. New requirements appear. A Symfony application that can adapt to these shifts without major disruption gains a powerful long-term advantage. This talk explores architectural choices that allow core business logic to remain stable while the surrounding technology continues to evolve, leading to calmer upgrades, safer refactoring, and systems built for the long run. Change is inevitable. Pain doesn’t have to be. * **“Building on top of Symfony AI”** Christopher Hertel In this talk Christopher will explain and demo how you can build AI-powered features in your existing Symfony stack. We will dive into the three main components of the initiative and get to know some best practices on how to use them. Whether you’re an experienced Symfony user, new to PHP frameworks, or just curious about the community, you are welcome! 💚

Studying rook endgames for beginners and above

Hola a todos!! Traemos a debate la película de Steven Spilberg; El día de la revelación. Vamos a desglosar los símbolos y sus diferentes significados , a tratar de comprender qué intención tienen "los controladores" y qué podemos sacar de provecho de esta película para nuestra vida actual. Sabemos que estamos en la Era del Kali Yuga y están pasando cosas escandalosas en el Mundo. Son las últimos cartuchos de una Era en decadencia humana. La llegada de la Era Dorada nos permitirá elevar nuestras conciencias y dejar atrás todo este presente que tanto daño nos está generando. Conferencia a cargo de: Montse Escolá y Francesc Colet. Librepensadores , investigadores de la Nueva Conciencia y Conferenciantes de transmisión de conocimiento. Sábado 27 de Junio a las 19h. Restaurante Nova Galicia, C/ Calabria 224 Metro L-5 Entenza. OS ESPERAMOS!!

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our 2nd Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 2nd event at this location so bare with us as we grow into this space. There's paid street parking on Saturdays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

📊 **Profit from Predictions – Polymarket Strategy** Stop guessing on Polymarket. Learn the analytical system that generates real profit. ⚠️ Complete registration below — RSVP alone doesn't reserve your spot. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=Columbus&groupurlname=network-of-book-lovers-and-discussion-meetups&startgmtdatetime=2026-06-30T22:00:00Z) --- What you'll learn: - A systematic approach to forecasting outcomes - How to identify high-value markets before the crowd - Polymarket strategies that generate consistent daily profit *The forecasters who win have a system. Get yours.* 🎯

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. 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

Click Here For More Videos: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17bwkttXhV/ *********************************** Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

**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** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm