Prototyping

Dr [Shona D'arcy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-d-arcy-5267a44/) will out line her journey developing solutions for children's speech and language therapy and discuss the challenges of AI in healthcare [Chris McCabe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mccabe-17685b16/) on his creating a new tool everyday for 100 days project. Chris has talked before on CHAI on what you can build with local LLMs and everyone enjoyed that talk. If you missed last months event James Ahearne gave a great talk on how he made a profit generating app quickly. The talk is on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdeiCKBNwhA

Hello Everyone, For this meetup, we'll have a presentation by Gleb Gladilov about common C++ pitfalls. Gleb is a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Intel, building machine-learning compilers for Intel NPUs on top of MLIR/LLVM. A long-time open-source enthusiast, he has spent over a decade working in C++ across compilers, low-level optimization, computer vision, and high-performance computing—and still enjoys uncovering the language’s sharp edges. C++ is full of delightful traps: code that looks obvious, may even compile cleanly, but then does something… else. In this talk we’ll tour a collection of minimal examples where C++ behavior turns out to be counter-intuitive, covering operators, initialization, constexpr, and a few other sharp edges along the way. We’ll unpack what’s really happening in hope of having fun and avoiding the “wait, what?” moments in production. Slides include links to extra material (Compiler Explorer snippets, articles, and curated talks) for anyone who wants to go further.

TOG will be open on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 for a general Open House event. Expect to find members and visitors in the space up to all sorts of activities. It's a great time to drop in and see what the space is about. If you're an artist, tinkerer, maker or just plain curious, come in and see what the space is about. Maybe you already have something to work on (or want to), have something to fix, create, design, bodge or tinker... drop in. We're also open for just for plain old social chat and hang out, with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. We have lots of free parking right outside our door.

The goal of this group is simple: to support and encourage each other to write more (myself included). I love writing short stories, but too often life gets in the way and I find excuses not to do it. This monthly group gathers together on the last Tuesday of every month in the lovely *Third Space* cafe in Smithfield to share and get feedback on our work. We’ll each get the chance to share an extract from a piece we’ve written, read it aloud and get feedback (in a nice quiet creative space). Any form of writing is great – whether screenwriting, poetry, flash fiction or something else. We pride ourselves in promoting a really friendly, safe space to share freely, but if you’d prefer to listen for the first while, that’s cool too. If you fancy coming along: * RSVP to an event * Come along to a session * Get added to our WhatsApp group once you're there * Add a copy of your piece to our shared drive (so we can follow along as you read) * You'll get 4 mins to read your work, and 4 mins of feedback We have lots of regulars but always love welcoming new people, perspectives and writing, so do feel free to come along and I hope you enjoy it!

**2 hours. No screens. Real food. Real conversation.** Learn how to fold dumplings, sit around one table, and actually talk to each other. **Book your seat here:**[\[link\]](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-phone-dumpling-night-2-hour-offline-social-in-dublin-tickets-1984539802973?aff=meetup) ## **What this night is** This is not a formal cooking class. It’s a relaxed 2-hour offline evening for people who: * Want one night away from Slack and notifications * Miss proper dinner conversations * Are new to Dublin and want to meet real humans You’ll learn how to fold dumplings, but the real point is sitting at one table and actually talking to each other. **Over the years, more than 3,000 people have gathered around our table.** We’ve shared birthdays, first dates, anniversaries, small team wins, and plenty of ordinary evenings that quietly turned into something special. So this time, we’re trying something a little different. **A dumpling night with no phones.** ## **What’s included** * Hands-on dumpling folding session * We cook the dumplings you make * A shared meal at one long table * Small social group * 2 hours completely offline ***Take 2 hours back from your phone.Come sit at the table.*** (Limited to 20 people.) **Book your seat here:**[\[link\]](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-phone-dumpling-night-2-hour-offline-social-in-dublin-tickets-1984539802973?aff=meetup)

For our next TOG Science Fiction Book Club, we’ll be reading ***Machines Like Me*** by **Ian McEwan**. Set in an alternative 1980s Britain, the story follows Charlie, who purchases one of the first commercially available humanoid robots — an “Adam”. What starts as a fascinating technological experiment quickly turns into something far more complicated, raising big questions about consciousness, morality, relationships, and what we really want from our machines (and from each other). It’s a smart, very readable novel with plenty to chew on — perfect for a good book club chat. 📅 **Tuesday, 31st March 2026** 🕢 **7:30 pm** 📍 **TOG Hackerspace, Dublin 12** As always, you don’t need to have finished the book to join in — the conversation is the point. New readers are always welcome, so feel free to bring a friend along.

**Rebel Events: What Makes a Great Business** 📍 The Black Sheep 📅 31st March 🕕 Doors open 18:15 💶 Free **Free meetups for Rebels of all kinds, since 2013.** Casual networking events with occasional fireside chats from founders, creators and successful business owners. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear something though). Drinks sold at the bar. This event is free thanks to our partners, volunteer hosts and our generous hosting venue. **More than just meetups...** Rebellious Co provides everything entrepreneurs & business leaders need on their journey through an ecosystem of services. Primarily accessible via our membership, you can access a global community with game-changing benefits plus partnered services to help you start & grow your business from zero to one and beyond. \>\> [More on benefits & joining here](https://www.rebelliousco.org/membership/) << **What you will get** • Meet other founders, builders and creatives in Dublin • Hear honest stories from people actually doing the work • Learn how to grow sustainably, not just fast • Walk away with clarity, not overwhelm • Make connections that go beyond business cards Be there or be ... boring!!!

If you’ve ever left a meetup thinking *‘Nice people, but nothing really happened’* — this space was created for you. This is a **curated in-person meetup** for growth-minded professionals and founders who value **focus, depth, and action** over noise and small talk. We meet **every 6 weeks** in a **private room inside a bar** — not in the middle of a loud crowd, not at shared tables, and not competing with background music. This space is intentionally chosen so that: * conversations can go deep * you can actually hear and think * your time feels **protected**, not diluted This is not a “drop-by networking event.” It’s a **deliberate environment for clarity, motivation, and execution**. ### **What makes this different** People often say: * “I hate loud bars where you can’t talk properly” * “I don’t want to pitch or be pitched” * “I don’t want to waste another evening with nice conversations and no outcome” This meetup is designed to avoid exactly that. Here, you: * come with clear goals * leave with concrete next steps * meet people who are **already taking action** ### **Why this is paid (€9.99)** The fee is not about exclusivity for its own sake. It’s about **commitment and quality**. Free meetups often lead to: * last-minute no-shows * people who just want to “see what it’s about” * shallow networking without contribution The small fee ensures: * people show up intentionally * everyone respects the space and each other * the room stays focused and valuable You’re not paying for access. You’re paying for a **high-quality room and high-quality people**. We have a presale https://buy.stripe.com/9B600ifW41lPbz43Re9R606 you can save 25% by getting your ticket before the event. ### **Who this is for** ✔ Professionals, founders, freelancers ✔ People actively working on something ✔ Those who prefer **investing time** over spending it ### **Curation & Selection** To protect the group’s quality, **attendance is curated**. I personally review applications. **Quality over quantity — always.**

If you’ve ever left a meetup thinking *‘Nice people, but nothing really happened’* — this space was created for you. The Growth Circle is an **exclusive, in-person gathering** for professionals who are done with loud bars, random networking, and unstructured meetups. We meet **every 6 weeks** in a **dedicated private room in a bar** — intentionally separated from the public area. This means: * no background noise * no interruptions * no competing conversations Just a room designed for **real focus and meaningful exchange**. ### **What this is (and what it isn’t)** This is: * a space to reflect, reset, and refocus * a room where action matters more than titles * a community built around **doing**, not talking This is not: * a casual after-work hangout * a place to collect contacts * a “free inspiration” event ### **Why there’s a €9.99 fee** Most people don’t mind paying — they mind paying for the **wrong experience**. This fee exists to prevent: * uncommitted drop-ins * people who just want to network without contributing * wasted time and low-energy rooms The result: * everyone arrives prepared * conversations stay intentional * the experience stays worth coming back to ### **Who this circle is for** ✔ Growth-minded professionals & founders ✔ People who respect their own time ✔ Those who want to leave feeling clearer than they arrived ### **Selection & Quality Control** Places are limited and **personally selected**. Not everyone will be accepted — and that’s intentional. The goal is a room where **every person adds value**.

Please mark as Not Going if not attending so others can join the event: attendees capped at 10 at the moment. Thanks Join us for a lovely walk around town to document life in Dublin. Coffee break (if wanted) and drinks after. We can exchange tips, review each other’s work and have the craic. All ages and skill levels welcome. Whether you shooting on digital, film or your phone… what matters is your curiosity and your love for street photography Join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/ErJsFiSaRVz8sHEXeOduL5?mode=gi_t

**Rescheduled to 1st of Aprli.** Let's meet over drinks and/or food, at ***Kyodai Izakaya*** on Eden Quay, in Dublin. We still need a venue for presentations. If anyone can help, please get in touch (e.g. via Discord). The minimum requirement is a room with a screen, or projector. We have a Discord server, which you're welcome to join: https://discord.gg/nCBrCXB6 Clojure Ireland is sponsored by [Taxamo - a Vertex Company](https://twitter.com/taxamo).

Welcome to lockpicking at Tog. Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland. All equipment provided. Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.

Create your own resin earrings in Dublin! Join my hands-on workshop and design unique, handmade pieces from scratch. No experience needed — just creativity and good vibes 💫 🎨 Limited spots available!

Hello TEDheads! Have you ever made a logical decision that you deep down knew was wrong? Maybe, like me, you've thought, 'I should've trusted that feeling', but the consequences of ignoring your gut have caught up with you. **You somehow knew.** Perhaps this is just confirmation bias in action or perhaps we have evolved to pick up on cues subconsciously. Whatever your perspective, this is **sure to be a great conversation.** What role does intuition play in your decisions? Do you trust your intuition or discount it because it isn't logical? How do we tap in to the power of intuition and learn to trust it? **Let's explore together.** ***Please watch the following TED talk and read the article on your own device before the event.*** *** # ★ **Talk #1:** [Accessing intuition as a tool: your internal guidance system](https://www.ted.com/talks/jannine_barron_accessing_intuition_as_a_tool_your_internal_guidance_system) Intuition is the most powerful tool that every single one of us has for our own personal development and for our resilience as a global community. Jannine shares the three levels of intuition. Level 1 is all about instinct or 'having a hunch'. Level 2 considers inspiration and Level 3 is about trust. Finally, how do we cultivate intuition? Jannine Barron \| TEDxFrome • October 2022 https://www.ted.com/talks/jannine_barron_accessing_intuition_as_a_tool_your_internal_guidance_system # ★ **Resource # 2:** [The Science of Intuition](https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/executive-functioning/202110/the-science-intuition) How the body translates unconscious information into gut instinct. ### **Key Points** * Our bodily instincts contain important information that can help us rapidly process the outside world. * By tuning into these channels of information, we're better able to make centered decisions. * It is essential for all of us to foster our own centeredness, self-awareness, and intuition at this moment in history. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/executive-functioning/202110/the-science-intuition **Please note the following:** We want to provide a space for those who are curious about life, enjoy TED Talks, and want to share their findings with others. Please join us as we consider this topic, **Wednesday, April 1 at 7:15pm.** Newcomers are most welcome! Hoping to see you there. (Please sign up only if you really intend to attend). NOTE: We ask for a **4 Euro contribution** on the night to cover costs. Thank you.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

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

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/

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).