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Dataviz Workshop for Dublin Tech Week
Dataviz Workshop for Dublin Tech Week
As part of Dublin Tech Week you are invited to a special edition of Dublin Dataviz! Instead of our usual speaker events, this evening will be a data visualisation workshop - a chance to get your hands dirty and get visualising some Irish data! No prior experience of any data visualisation software or coding is required. As places for this workshop are limited, we are charging a small fee of €5 to secure your spot - this will all be spent on pizzas on the night. Join us for what will be a great evening - with the inevitable pints in Arthur's bar afterwards.
Tango Improvers Student Class
Tango Improvers Student Class
Join us for a fun-filled new evening class of **Tango** **for Improvers Level** Whether you have two left feet or have never danced before, this class will have something for you. We will guide you through the basic steps and techniques of tango, helping you discover the elegance and passion of this captivating dance form. Join us to experience the joy and freedom of this beautiful dance and **meet a room of new friends along the way** In these classes our experienced instructors will break down the tango moves and build them up gradually, ensuring that you get a solid foundation. You will learn the fundamental techniques, including posture, embrace, and footwork, and gain confidence in leading or following your partner. Throughout these lessons we will focus on partner connection and musicality, allowing you to express yourself and create beautiful movements on the dance floor. **No partner or previous dance experience is necessary.** Just come with comfortable clothing and shoes, and be prepared to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of tango. Join us for a memorable evening of rhythm, connection, and pure enjoyment. **CLASS FEES:** *We offer a 6 week Pass for just €99 or you can pay as you go for €20 per class* ***Let's dance the night away at Tango Fiesta Dublin!*** **[VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFO](https://tangofiesta.ie/)** [www.tangofiesta.ie](www.tangofiesta.ie)
The Last Mile of Data: Bridging the Gap Between Warehouse and Business
The Last Mile of Data: Bridging the Gap Between Warehouse and Business
**Hosted by Intercom’s Paul Vickers and Patrick Lindstrom** Join us at the Intercom Dublin office for an evening focused on the "Last Mile" of data engineering—turning solid infrastructure into immediate business value. Over the last two years, Intercom migrated to Snowflake and rebuilt our data foundations from the ground up, creating a trusted, high-quality layer of core data models. But we realized that great data is only useful if people can actually use it. In this session, the Intercom Data team will share how we are moving up the value chain—going beyond static dashboards to build intelligent, interactive tools that empower our GTM teams. **The Agenda:** **Breaking the SQL Barrier: Scaling Insights with Claude & Snowflake** Even with perfect data models, the "SQL Wall" often forces business leaders to wait in a queue for answers. We’ll demonstrate how we used Claude Code and Snowflake MCPs to remove this bottleneck, allowing non-technical users to query our Data Warehouse directly and create sharable artifacts of their analysis. See how we combined strict governance with an AI interface to turn "data tickets" into instant, self-serve answers. **From Insight to Action: Building 'Cockpit' on Snowflake Container Services** While chat enables exploration, some workflows require action. We will pull back the curtain on Cockpit, a full-stack application built by our Data Science team to help Relationship Managers optimize customer outcomes. Learn how we used AI-assisted coding ("vibe coding") to build the app and Snowpark Container Services to deploy it—proving that Data teams can build powerful software, not just reports. **From Idea to Real-Time Fraud Detection in Snowflake ML** In this session we’ll build a real-time fraud detection service end-to-end inside Snowflake. Starting from a natural language idea, we’ll use AI-assisted development to generate synthetic transaction data, explore patterns, and train an ML fraud model with Snowflake ML. We’ll then deploy it to Snowpark Container Services and expose a low-latency REST endpoint for live transaction scoring. You’ll leave with a practical pattern you can reuse for other real-time ML use cases such as credit risk scoring, real-time recommendations, or anomaly detection on operational data in Snowflake. **Location** Intercom office (near Stephens Green) **Event Schedule** * 6:00 PM: Networking with pizza and drinks * 6:30 PM: Breaking the SQL Barrier: Scaling Insights with Claude & Snowflake, Intercom * 7 pm From Insight to Action: Building 'Cockpit' on Snowflake Container Services, Intercom * 7.30 pm 10 minute break * 7.40 pm From Idea to Real-Time Fraud Detection in Snowflake ML, Max Zito, Snowflake * 8.10 pm Chats with drinks * From 9 pm More chats in a nearby pub
Team’26 Dublin Recap + Agentic AI, Atlassian & the Future of Work
Team’26 Dublin Recap + Agentic AI, Atlassian & the Future of Work
Highlights of Team’26 Anaheim + Special Guests As the excitement from Atlassian Team’26 in Anaheim, USA continues, we’re thrilled to invite you to a special in-person session in Dublin on May 27th, where Atlassian Community Champions and special guests will share the latest announcements, strategic insights, and real-world experiences directly from the event floor. This evening will go beyond product updates. We’ll explore how Agentic AI is already transforming the way engineering organisations operate, collaborate, build, and deliver software — moving from isolated AI chats to entirely new AI-native ways of working. Event Details: Date: May 27, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: 1 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin, D01 TX31, Ireland Venue: TCube 🔥 Why You Should Attend: This session is an opportunity to experience the key takeaways from Team’26 Anaheim without leaving Dublin. Whether you’re a CTO, engineering manager, architect, DevOps lead, Jira administrator, or technology leader exploring the future of AI-enabled organisations, this event will provide practical insights into how companies are adapting their workflows, teams, and delivery models around AI. We’ll discuss not only what Atlassian announced, but also what is already changing inside modern software organisations today. Event Highlights: “Team’26 Anaheim Updates” – Rajeswari Pandyaram Key announcements, product direction, and strategic takeaways that will shape how teams work in the coming year. “Above the AI line” – Natalia Yadav Every agentic tool touching your Atlassian estate is already reshaping human work. Below the line: discovery, analysis, draft comms, routine triage. Above it: judgement, governance, negotiation. Drawing on 15 years inside enterprise environments, from public sector cleanups to financial-services demand programmes, Natalia Yadav, CTO at VMotion IT Solutions, shares real field stories and a practical career compass for staying above that line. Student, engineer, CTO, or partner — the direction is the same.. “Agentic AI, Atlassian & the Future of Engineering Work” – Frank Lapa A practical discussion on how the Agentic AI era is transforming software organisations, reshaping engineering workflows, accelerating delivery, and creating new AI-native ways of working using tools such as Atlassian, Rovo Dev, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Figma Make, Cloud, and modern DevOps automation. Key Speakers: Rajeswari Pandyaram – Atlassian Community Champion VMpotion – Special Guest Speaker Frank Lapa – Atlassian Community Champion What to Expect: Welcoming Atmosphere: Designed to be inclusive and friendly, the event invites both newcomers and long-time Atlassian users to connect, learn, and share experiences. Interactive Discussions: Expect engaging talks and opportunities to exchange insights with other professionals in the Atlassian ecosystem. Exclusive Gifts & Treats: Attendees will receive The Atlassian DevOps Toolchain Cookbook and other official Team’25 merchandise while enjoying food, drinks, and surprises. Why Your Participation Matters: The Atlassian Community thrives on collaboration and shared learning. By attending, you’re not only staying ahead of the latest innovations but also contributing to a stronger local network of experts and practitioners helping shape the future of teamwork. Reserve Your Spot: This event is free, but spaces are limited! Reserve your ticket today and join us for an evening of innovation, inspiration, and community in Dublin. We can’t wait to bring the spirit of Team’26 Europe home to Dublin — see you there! 🎉 Agenda --- Speakers Rajeswari Pandyaram - VMotion IT Solutions (Atlasssian Senior Consultant) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeswari-p-ba14557/; Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Atlassian Suite implementation, Test Automation, System Integration Testing and Software Testing. Strong consulting professional graduated fro… Elvis Frank Canchari Lapa - cprime (Atlassian Community Champion) Hey there! 👋 I'm a seasoned Platform & DevOps Lead Engineer with a deep passion for designing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions. Over the past decade, I've mastered the art of leading projects from inception to completion, specializing in migrations, new implementations, and integrations across various cloud environments. My expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using … Hosted By Frank Lapa, Community Leader Rajeswari Pandyaram, Community Leader --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partners VMotion IT Solutions (https://vmotionitsolutions.com/) Established in 2010, VMotion IT Solutions is a leading information technology services and consulting company based in Limerick, Ireland. We are authorized Atlassian, Acronis, Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, eFront, and TalentLMS partners. Our data centres are located in Ireland, Europe and the US. We primarily provides managed IT solutions and services to businesses. Our clients include financial, banking, information technology, telecommunications, and healthcare organisations. VMotion IT Solution WiQU LTD (https://wiqu.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/6/create/124) At WiQU, our warm yet professional team of Atlassian Migration experts is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, unwavering support, and continuous innovation. We work closely with clients to understand their needs and challenges, crafting tailored, practical, and effective solutions that help businesses excel and outpace the competition. Our skilled team, adept in both business processes and technology, has rapidly positioned WiQU as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-dublin-presents-team26-dublin-recap-agentic-ai-atlassian-amp-the-future-of-work/.
SOCIAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
SOCIAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
***[Save 50% getting a ticket in advance (only first 20 people)](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/social-language-exchange-tickets-1985534555304?discount=EarlyBirdsMeetup&keep_tld=true)*** **✨ Dynamic Conversations** Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables. There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**. **🏷️ Language Stickers on Arrival** As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive: • **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”) • **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”) You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals. **🔄 Rotations Every 30 Minutes** Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages. We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker. If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**. **🌍 Popular Languages** English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees. **📈 All Levels Welcome** Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome. The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate. **🃏 Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries** Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table. Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:00 PM**. **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €6 General Admission • €5 Students • €4 per person when you bring friends **⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)** Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**. **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events **🎉 Join Us!** A fun, relaxed evening full of languages, new people, and confidence-building conversations. **RSVP now! 🚀**
Dub|Sec May 2026 Social
Dub|Sec May 2026 Social
The next Dub\|Sec meetup will take place in the Wexford Room of the Camden Court Hotel on May 27\, 2026\. We'll be there from 6.30pm. Our first speaker will start at around 7pm. **19:00 - Talk 1: The Invisible Thread: From Retail Data Breaches to Phone Scams.** by Vadym Melnychenko How “Zombie Systems” in local shops become digital back-doors, why this is happening, and what a more secure “Retail Fortress” approach looks like. **19:30 - Talk 2: Securing Originality - how do we protect the quality and authenticity of human thinking** by Kalyani Korpe As universities are scrambling to respond to GenAI use and students pushing back, how are organisations protecting human thinking. Original thinking is an asset that needs governance, the same way we govern systems and data. If you would like to speak at this event or at any future Dub\|Sec\, please email us at [info@dubsec.ie](http://info@dubsec.ie/)! Join us for some drinks, food and general chat about infosec. Everyone is welcome whether you’re a pro, an amateur or just curious about the field!
Dublin's Newest Language Exchange
Dublin's Newest Language Exchange
Most language exchanges are built around **movement**. —fast rotations, brief chats, surface-level conversation. New table. New person. Start again. It feels productive. It isn’t. Real conversations don’t happen in 10 minutes. They start there. Then they get interesting. At Flip Lingoes, **you stay.** Same table. Same group. Enough time for real conversation and real connection, beyond the surface level. Every 5 minutes, you switch roles: **fluent speaker ↔ learner**, not people. Before you arrive, **[create a profile here](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/)**[,](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/) tell us what language you're learning. This helps our **automated matching algorithm** put you in the right small group. No awkward searching. No guesswork. Simply scan the QR code on arrival and it automatically matches you with fluent speakers of your target language. We host events at Zanzibar Locke: calm, well-designed, easy to hear, easy to focus. *** **Event Flow** 6:45–7:15 → Seamless check-in (QR code, get matched, sit down) 7:15–8:30 → Language Exchange (structured, focused) 8:30 → Optional social + snacks included **Crispy chicken wings. Cheesy loaded nachos.** Straight from Zanzibar Locke’s kitchen. Perfect for chatting, relaxing, and refueling after a great language session. **Entry:** €8 (tasty snacks included) **Bundles:** 4 events €24 \| 10 events €50\, purchase [here](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/?pricing_filter=in_person#bundles-section) in advance for express check in. Save time and money. **Be generous and invite a friend for free:** It's simple. Create a profile [here](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/), log in, and click “**Invite Friend** to sign up.” It generates a link and you send that to them. Easy and your friend will thank you later ;) If they register for the event before you, you both get free entry.🙌 \*P.S We ask if you consider to buy a drink at the bar upon arrival and support their venue and excellent hospitality in the heart of Dublin. *** **Why Flip Lingoes works:** * Go deeper: longer conversations at the same table * Speak with the right people via automated matching * Smooth, calm, focused environment * Fun social finish If you’re tired of restarting conversations and want to **actually speak beyond the greeting and small talk**, this is your place. [Flip Lingoes](https://www.fliplingoes.com) is a new and innovative language exchange event, with a clear vision: **To upgrade language exchange events online and in cities around the world.** Currently in Dublin, Zurich and Online. **Can you guess our next city?** **Flip into our world:** **[On Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fliplingoes/)** **[Sign up to FlipLingoes.Com](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/)** ***

Prototyping Events This Week

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Street & Architecture Photography | Dublin's Docklands
Street & Architecture Photography | Dublin's Docklands
Let's spend a summer afternoon exploring the area around the River Liffey and Grand Canal Dock. We'll meet at **Mayor Square** at **15:00**, outside Cool Hand, where we can grab a coffee before we set off. After taking some time around the square and the north side of the Liffey, we'll cross either the Sean O'Casey or Samuel Beckett bridge, and walk along the south of the river. Our end goal is to get to Grand Canal Square, which should provide an excellent opportunity for urban landscapes and architecture photography. There are also quite a few options for food and drinks in the area, so we can end our walk in a pub restaurant. If you'd like to stay in touch between events to share and chat about photos, life, the universe, and everything, you can join our new Signal or Telegram group chats, linked below. * [Signal Group Chat](https://signal.group/#CjQKIHwLgV-sbNo5zEs-puKDIuniaus_YfYSdRJTbtwO_MwEEhCiXhPvTTOjK05Ckda4ADzP) * [Telegram Group Chat](https://t.me/+MyFJqkiPZksyNGY0)
Music producer meetup (all skill levels and people welcome)
Music producer meetup (all skill levels and people welcome)
Hi all, arranging another meeting up to try and get more people involved in the group. It was great to meet everyone the first time around. Hope to see you there.
Building Canvas Apps using AI &  Bulk Operation in Dataverse
Building Canvas Apps using AI & Bulk Operation in Dataverse
**Building Canvas Apps using AI with the MCP Plugin** Build Canvas Apps with AI—without premium licenses or code-first tooling. The MCP plugin gives makers an approach. Join me to explore what it can (and can't) do. **Andrew Taylor** works as Modern Workplace Development Manager with Copilot and Copilot Studio. He is a highly experienced software professional. **Bulk Operation Messages in Dataverse** This session explores how to efficiently work with bulk operation messages in Dataverse to process high-volume data scenarios. It focuses on leveraging messages such as bulk create, update, and delete, understanding their execution behaviour in the plugin pipeline, and designing plugins that can handle batched data safely and performantly. **Khoa Nguyen** is a Microsoft MVP
AI, Agents & NASA: An Evening with IBM Research
AI, Agents & NASA: An Evening with IBM Research
Welcome to an evening with IBM Research where we discuss AI, Agents, NASA and everything in between. An event hosted by **IBM Research** \- PyData Ireland is excited to be a community partner\. This is an inaugural **Open Source Science Dublin** meetup, where cutting-edge scientific research meets open-source technology, AI, and cloud-native infrastructure. ​ Expect **technical deep dives**, **cross-disciplinary conversations**, and (of course) **pizza** 🍕. For this first event, we’re exploring one of the most exciting frontiers today: **agentic systems for scientific discovery**, and how autonomous and semi-autonomous AI systems are transforming the way research is conducted, validated, and scaled. ​ You’ll see real-world systems in action, hear from both applied and research perspectives, and walk away with a clearer picture of how agents are moving from hype to scientific infrastructure. ## **Talks** ​**Accelerated Knowledge Discovery at NASA: Building an Agentic AI Research Companion** * **Speaker:** James Barry, Staff Research Scientist, IBM Research * **Description:** A practical look at NASA’s AKD platform: a chat-driven frontend orchestrating a multi-agent backend (planner + literature/data/code search) to turn questions into traceable, end-to-end scientific research—faster, more systematic, and with human oversight. ​ **Production-Ready AI Agents: Containerization, Sandboxes, and the LangChain Stack** * **Speaker:** Fabio Lorenzi, Staff Research Scientist, IBM Research * **Description:** Building secure, scalable AI agents for industrial time series analysis using isolated code execution, LangGraph for agent orchestration, and FastAPI for production deployment—bridging foundation models and real-world maintenance workflows. **Science in the Agentic Era: Structured Experimentation with *ado*** * **Speaker:** Michael Johnston, STSM, Discovery Systems; Manager, Next Generation Systems, IBM Research * **Description:** A research-first framework for agent-assisted discovery: *ado* encodes the problem space and experimental plan as schemas, enabling agents to propose and refine studies while keeping every run transparent, reproducible, and scientifically auditable.
Tech Pro Ireland with Microsoft Consultant Keith Doolan
Tech Pro Ireland with Microsoft Consultant Keith Doolan
Are you a tech support engineer, IT manager or CTO and want to have a clear understanding of how Microsoft Intune scales out as more features are added or why Microsoft Endpoint's Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls is becoming more and more fundamental in security? **Then this event is for you!** Come join Stackand.Co at their monthly Tech Pro Ireland event with special guest, Keith Doolan, on the evening of Thursday 28th May. Check out the talks and reserve your free seat here.... [https://ti.to/tech-pro-ireland/265-tech-pro-ireland](https://ti.to/tech-pro-ireland/265-tech-pro-ireland)
Open Source Science: Agents in Science
Open Source Science: Agents in Science
**To attend - you must register here:** https://luma.com/x59liyrs ​Join us for the inaugural **Open Source Science Dublin** meetup, where cutting-edge scientific research meets open-source technology, AI, and cloud-native infrastructure. Expect technical deep dives, cross-disciplinary conversations, and (of course) pizza 🍕. Talks: * **Accelerated Knowledge Discovery at NASA: Building an Agentic AI Research Companion** * **Production-Ready AI Agents: Containerization, Sandboxes, and the LangChain Stack** * **Science in the Agentic Era: Structured Experimentation with ado** We thank **PyData Ireland** and **Trinity College Dublin OSPO** for being our community partners for this event.
Hack and Chill
Hack and Chill
🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐 📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM** *(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)* Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions. No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space. 💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories ☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided 💬 New faces always welcome Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service. https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/

Prototyping Events Near You

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Cocoaheads
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Game Dev Meetup  (@Improving In-Person)
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
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)
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**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
Free Seminar: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Free Seminar: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Prompting Is Not Magic: How to Give AI Better Context
Prompting Is Not Magic: How to Give AI Better Context
Most people use AI like a search box: they type one sentence, hope for the best, and get frustrated when the answer is generic, wrong, or useless. But getting better results from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI systems is not about memorizing magic prompts. It is about learning how to give the AI better context. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how to make AI dramatically more useful by improving the way you communicate with it. You’ll learn how to give clearer instructions, provide examples, set constraints, ask for better output formats, and use follow-up questions to turn a mediocre answer into a genuinely useful one. We’ll cover practical techniques you can use immediately for work, learning, writing, coding, planning, research, and everyday problem solving. We’ll also touch on why these same ideas show up in more advanced AI systems, including RAG, agents, evaluations, and AI workflows. No technical background required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe one real task you wish AI was better at helping you with. **What you’ll learn:** * Why “better prompting” is really about better context * How to structure requests so AI gives more useful answers * How to use examples, constraints, and output formats * How to iterate when the first answer is not good enough * How these skills connect to more advanced AI workflows This meetup is for anyone who wants to move beyond basic ChatGPT usage and start getting more practical value out of AI. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Christians in Tech - Meetup #36 @ Improving
Christians in Tech - Meetup #36 @ Improving
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)