Professional Speaking

Ti è mai capitato di avere tutto sotto controllo… e comunque non capire cosa stava succedendo? Benvenuto nel mondo moderno: microservizi, eventi, pipeline, e una valanga di dati che promettono chiarezza. Spoiler: non basta. Search, observability e open source condividono lo stesso obiettivo: trasformare dati grezzi in qualcosa che abbia senso, e il farlo mentre il sistema cambia, scala, e a volte ...si rompe. Non è (solo) una questione di tool. È capire come leggere, collegare e interpretare quello che abbiamo davanti. Da qui partiamo. ​ **Agenda** (in aggiornamento) * 18:30 – 18:45 Arrivo e Check-In * 18:45 - 19:15 **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione *(Fabio Marzotti)*** * 19:15 - 19:40 **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero (Maurizio Argoneto)** * 19:45 - 20:00 **Community slot** * 20:00 - 20:30 **Networking & Q&A** * 20:30 Fine meetup **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione.** *Quando i dati aumentano, i tenant si moltiplicano e ogni team ha esigenze diverse, iniziano le vere sfide: isolamento, governance, costi, affidabilità. È qui che molte architetture, anche ben progettate, possono cedere.* *In questo talk partiremo da un caso reale per vedere cosa succede dopo: come si costruisce (e si mantiene) a livello di gruppo una piattaforma di observability, basata su **OpenSearch, fork open source di Elasticsearch e Kibana**, capace di gestire cluster distribuiti, carichi eterogenei e scenari multi-tenant senza perdere controllo.* *Vedremo cosa comporta davvero uscire da **Splunk** in un contesto enterprise: non solo come migrare, ma quando ha senso farlo, quali compromessi accettare e dove si nascondono i costi reali.* *Infine, sposteremo il focus dall’infrastruttura al suo utilizzo: come rendere logs, metrics e traces parte di un sistema coerente che supporti troubleshooting, affidabilità e operatività quotidiana, non solo dashboard.* ***Fabio Marzotti - Group log management & observability@Nexi Italy*** *è un IT Manager con ampia esperienza in ambito observability, automation, telemetry, log management e data streaming. Esperto nella progettazione e gestione di piattaforme di enterprise monitoring, con una solida background in system architecture e operations in contesti finanziari su larga scala.* **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero.** *Il software moderno non viene più solo scritto: viene assemblato. Quasi il 90% di una tipica applicazione è composto da librerie di terze parti. Se domani venisse resa pubblica una vulnerabilità critica come Log4Shell, quanto tempo impiegherebbe il tuo team a identificare tutti i microservizi impattati?* *Mentre le grandi aziende si affidano spesso a costose licenze “Ultimate”, PMI, team indipendenti e realtà con budget limitati rischiano di trovarsi esposti a un pericoloso gap di sicurezza.* *In questa sessione esploreremo come democratizzare la **Software Supply Chain Security** costruendo un perimetro di difesa automatizzato senza costi di licenza.* *Attraverso **una demo basata su un prototipo Docker,** analizzeremo un’architettura concreta che integra:* * ***GitLab Community Edition*** *per l’orchestrazione delle pipeline;* * ***Trivy*** *e **cdxgen** per la generazione automatica di SBOM, **Software Bill of Materials**, in formato **CycloneDX**;* * ***OWASP Dependency-Track*** *per il monitoraggio continuo e proattivo delle vulnerabilità.* *Andremo oltre il semplice vulnerability scanning, mostrando come **sfruttare l’intelligenza artificiale per l’analisi della raggiungibilità del codice** e per generare file **VEX**, **Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange**, utili a ridurre i falsi positivi e concentrare l’attenzione solo sui rischi realmente azionabili.* *Infine, discuteremo come questo stack possa aiutare le organizzazioni a prepararsi ai requisiti del prossimo **EU Cyber Resilience Act**, CRA.* **Maurizio Argoneto: AWS Hero \| CTO/Solution Architect \| Community Lead \(AWS\, GDG\, PLUG\) \| Co\-founder of 'Come To Code'** Maurizio promuove da oltre dieci anni cultura Open Source, community tech e innovazione digitale nei territori. Il suo lavoro unisce competenze cloud, architetturali e community leadership, con l’obiettivo di rendere l’innovazione accessibile anche fuori dai grandi hub tecnologici. C'è sempre nei nostri incontri un **community slot**, uno spazio dedicato agli interventi della community per raccontare un problema risolto in produzione, portare un tema tecnico su cui stai lavorando oppure condividere una domanda architetturale da discutere insieme. E, come in ogni meetup che vuole diventare una community vera, c'è spazio ampio per **Q&A, confronto aperto e networking**: perché spesso le soluzioni migliori nascono proprio dalle conversazioni informali tra persone che affrontano sfide simili. Sei benvenuta/io anche se non hai mai usato OpenSearch! Ti aspettiamo! **Call for Speakers ([Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/opensearch-milan-rome-usergroup-meetup/)\): candidati\|** **Seguici anche su LinkedIn: [link](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opensearchproject-rome-milan-usergroup/)** Siamo una community ufficiale OpenSearch Project, Il meetup è realizzato grazie al supporto dei community partner \- Seacom SB: contribuisce con competenze\, food e gadget \- Milano Luiss Hub: offre la location per il nostro meetup L’evento si svolge in uno spazio sicuro e inclusivo, in linea con i valori di rispetto e collaborazione della comunità OpenSource. Tutte le partecipanti e i partecipanti sono invitate/invitati a consultare e rispettare il **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation** per garantire un ambiente accogliente e libero da comportamenti non appropriati. In caso di disagio o comportamenti inappropriati, contattate le persone organizzatrici o referenti indicati. **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation**: [LINK](https://opensearch.org/code-of-conduct/)

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)

Mercoledì 27 Maggio alle 20,00 ti aspettiamo per un nuovo appuntamento Social con Aperitivo Italiano, una serata con grand Buffet, degustazioni LIGURI, calice di vino offerto e poi fino a mezzanotte si ballerà con le Hit Italiane. Il tutto nel nuovo estivo del Just Me di Milano (in caso di maltempo staremo nella zona al coperto). Avremo una zona riservata per il nostro gruppo per fare tante nuove amicizie, conoscersi e passare una bella serata insieme a tanti amici nuovi. **Just Me Milano** Via Camoens, 2 – Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** scrivendo: 27just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso Per gli uomini: no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi P.S. Parcheggio in convenzione a 200 m dal locale a 5€ tutta la notte con navetta A/R inclusa **APERITIVO ITALIANO** il nuovo evento social di Milano al JUST ME Mercoledì 27 Maggio 2026 dalle 20,00 alle 03,00 (all’ingresso dire: PRENOTAZIONE SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – ingresso – 1 drink – 1 degustazione di vino – grand buffet (aperitivo fino alle 22,30) – corner con degustazioni liguri – dalle 22,00 alle 00,00 DJset hit italiane – e a seguire Dj set internazionale fino alle 05,00 – ZONA RISERVATA PER I TAVOLI DEL NOSTRO GRUPPO (fino alle 23,00) Se entri dalle 22,30 alla 01,00: – ingresso con 1 drink: 15,00€ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!! Mercoledì 27 Maggio 2026 ore 20,00 **Info e prenotazioni: Per poter partecipare alla serata:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: 27just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti** P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso.

🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES! ¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino! 🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles ⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30 📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima) 💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro. ¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café! Grupo WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8) Canal de Telegram: [https://t.me/hablamemucho](https://t.me/hablamemucho)

Uno spazio di sosta che diventa spazio di partecipazione. Mercoledì 27 maggio 2026, alle ore 18:30, presso il Parterre Pacini (fronte uscita MM2 Piola), verrà ufficialmente inaugurata la Panchina Gialla in difesa dei diritti umani. L’iniziativa è promossa dal Gruppo 100 Milano di Amnesty International in collaborazione con il Municipio 3 del Comune di Milano. L'appuntamento, aperto a tutta la cittadinanza, vedrà la partecipazione di:  Alba Bonetti, Presidente di Amnesty International Italia;  Filippo Andrea Rossi, Vice Presidente del Municipio 3 e Assessore alla Cultura. L’installazione della panchina gialla intende trasformare un elemento dell’arredo urbano in uno strumento di memoria collettiva e sensibilizzazione. Collocata in un punto nevralgico di incontro e passaggio quotidiano, la panchina vuole essere uno stimolo costante alla riflessione sulla libertà e sulla giustizia. Il colore giallo, segno distintivo delle campagne globali di Amnesty International, identificherà questo spazio come un presidio contro l'indifferenza e un richiamo al rispetto della dignità umana. La comunità milanese di Amnesty International, prosegue con questa iniziativa la sua missione di impegno civile e promozione dei diritti sul territorio, portando i valori di libertà e dignità umana fuori dalle sedi istituzionali per consegnarli direttamente ai cittadini. "Vogliamo che chiunque si sieda su questa panchina si senta parte di una comunità che non volta le spalle alle ingiustizie. È un invito a fermarsi e ricordare che ogni piccolo gesto contribuisce a difendere la dignità di tutti." spiegano gli organizzatori del Gruppo 100.

10€ ENTRANCE FEE, ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK, BE ON TIME. If you book a ticket, please send us a message confirming you're coming, and if you couldn't make it at the end please do tell us so we can give it to the waitlist. Message us via: INS: yellowdicomedy WhatsApp: +39 3477302866 Hi guys, this is Delia😊, the founder of Yellowdicomedy, as many of you came to me after the show and asked how to participate as a comedian or how to write jokes, here's our workshop: *Date*：EVERY Wednesday *Hour*: 19:30-20:30 *Location*: Yellowsquare *La Capella* I will bring you to there from the bar.(If you're late, tell the receptionist you're here for the workshop and look for Delia, they'll tell you where are we) *Entrance fee*: 10€ (cash or paypal at site) *What*: zero bullshit workshop, within an hour I will let you know you can actually learn to be funny. Straight to the point, I'll bring you jokes writing structure and practice on different types of jokes to find which ones are your style, you'll have your jokes ready right after, and this is not the best part yet, *after the workshop you will get to perform at our show immediately at 21:00 to test out your jokes!* One minute on stage, take it or leave it, discover if comedy is your thing with fully prepared material. What if I don’t want to go on stage? Well, what would hurt to become funnier than you were?

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

Ready for a refreshing afternoon in good company? 🌸 Join us for a unique "Lemonade Picnic" in the beautiful Parco Unità d'Italia! This is an exclusive event for women who want to escape the daily routine, meet new friends in Magenta, and practice English in a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere. What are we going to do? DIY Lemonade Bar: We’ll create our own refreshing drinks using fresh fruits and herbs. I’ll provide everything you need to make the perfect summer lemonade! 🍓🍋 English & Chill: As an English teacher, I’ve prepared some fun "ice-breaker" questions and conversation topics to help us talk, laugh, and improve our language skills naturally. Relax & Connect: This is all about sisterhood and local networking. No grammar stress, just pure fun! What should you bring? Just yourself and a picnic blanket to sit on. Feel free to bring any extra snacks if you like, but the drinks and fruits are on me! 🍉 Where: Parco Unità d'Italia, Magenta. Language level: All levels are welcome, but we’ll try to speak as much English as possible! 🇬🇧 Let's make some memories (and lemonade)! 🥂

**Figure Drawing & Aperitivo: Pose Brevi** **Sabato, 16 Maggio** 18:30 - 20:30 📍 Via Andrea Solari, 2 A **Costo: €25-35** Unisciti a noi sabato sera per una sessione di disegno con modello dal vero, musica e un aperitivo finale. Questa non è una lezione, ma una sessione di pratica aperta: Un'occasione perfetta per vedere lo studio in azione, praticare con un modello e conoscere altri appassionati d'arte a Milano. **Livello:** Aperto a tutti i livelli (dai principianti assoluti ai professionisti). **Programma:** **• Sessione di disegno (2hr)**: Pratica con modello vivente. **Pose Lunga.** **• Aperitivo:** Concludiamo con vino e snack. Un momento per rilassarsi, socializzare e visitare lo studio. **Materiali:** Porta il tuo sketchbook e materiali preferiti. **Posti limitati.** **Seguici su Instagram:** [@ateliersolismilano](https://instagram.com/ateliersolismilano "https://instagram.com/ateliersolismilano") **Visita il nostro sito:** [ateliersolismilano.it](https://ateliersolismilano.it/ "https://ateliersolismilano.it") \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Figure Drawing & Aperitivo: Pose Brevi** **Saturday, May 16** 18:30 - 20:30 📍 Via Andrea Solari, 2 A Join us next Saturday afternoon for a live model drawing session, music, and a final aperitivo. This isn't a formal lesson, it's an open practice session and a great opportunity to see the studio in, draw from the live model, and meet other artists / enthusiasts in Milan. **Level:** Open to all levels (from total beginners to professionals). **Program:** * **Open Session:** Draw from the live model (long pose). * **Aperitivo:** We conclude the afternoon with Wine and snacks; a moment to relax, socialize, and visit the studio. Prices: **€35** \| Guided: For who prefers support during the process\, with individual feedback and suggestions\. **€25** \| Non\-Guided: For who prefers an open\, independent practice session\. **Limited spots available.** * **Follow us on Instagram:** [@ateliersolismilano](https://instagram.com/ateliersolismilano "https://instagram.com/ateliersolismilano") * **Our website:** [ateliersolismilano.it](https://ateliersolismilano.it/ "https://ateliersolismilano.it")

*This club is for founders, VCs, operators, and startup ecosystem players — past, present, and future.* ​ Padel is one of those games you can pick up at any point in your life and immediately enjoy. You don't need to be fit, you don't need a background in racket sports, you just need to show up. The court is small enough that nothing feels out of reach, and the glass walls do half the work for you. ​What makes it special is that you actually talk while you play. Between points, during rallies, after a shot that somehow worked — there's a natural rhythm to padel that makes conversation easy. You get to know your partner in a way that just doesn't happen sitting across a table. ​We had a rally once that went on so long everyone stopped caring who won the point. That's kind of the spirit of the whole thing. ​ **🎯 What to Expect** ​**Two courts, at least 8 players** — we rotate and run mini-tournaments when numbers allow. All levels, always. ​ **Real conversations** — with your partner, between points, after the game. No agenda. ​**Competitive but Chill** — good plays, better laughs, and a rematch culture. 🔄 ​**💸 €15 per person** — pay before the game: [paypal.me/alexbing2](paypal.me/alexbing2) Paying upfront keeps the courts full and the group reliable. No last-minute ghosts. Arrive 15 minutes early to warm up and meet people. ​ **⚠️ Cancellation Policy** Cancel at least 2 days before if you can't make it — someone on the waiting list will be very happy to take your spot. No-shows without notice lose their €15 deposit and get moved to the waiting list for future events. p.s. If you don't see so many players registered on Meetup, you can check another channel - Luma [https://luma.com/7mpaamku](https://luma.com/7mpaamku)

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

*For our May events, we're partnering with* ***[Wayla](https://www.wayla.it/app/)*** *so attendees from Milan can come to Monza and back to Milan using the van-sharing platform.* ***Use the code* EXPAT20 *for 20% off in your rides!*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hey there! On **Friday, May 29th**, let's meet at En3 from **20:00** for an English quiz night and social night! ***The quiz starts at 21:00!*** Bring all your friends, and the event is free - you pay for what you consume. 🌟 **Location:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyoFjL2hssxsVZCz5 **Address:** Via Volturno, 4, 20900 Monza MB **Start time:** 20:00 **Instagram for DM and info:** https://www.instagram.com/whatsupmonza **\- Matthew**

Supportrices et supporters du Paris Saint-Germain je vous attends nombreux le 30 mai au Pacino café à partir de 17:30 pour vivre un autre match historique 🔥. Prix 15€ Aperitivo (Boisson + nourriture) + Grand écran RÉSERVÉ AUX SUPPORTERS PARISIENS (PAS DE GUNNERS DÉSOLÉ). Dress code 🔴🔵 100 places disponibles Merci de vous inscrire via le Google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8QWpv0jyVjECBsgW_7AyOkEWQ3ydYVJiUgLwFYExGthCqAQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116205647454549013032 Allez Paris 🔥

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, May 30, 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.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

**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** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st 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 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays 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 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)

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!