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PyData Prague #34 - Learning from Distillation
Hello Python enthusiasts and models both large and small,
The 34th PyData meetup will take place at **Similarweb offices** (Dock in Five, reception A, 5th floor). As usual, the talks will start at 18:30 but we encourage you to come as soon as **18:00** to enjoy the opportunity to socialize and refresh yourselves (which you can continue doing during the break and after the talks).
Our main goal is to build the community around Python and data and make it welcoming to people of various skills and experience levels.
⚡ If you are interested in giving a lightning talk (up to 5 minutes to present an idea, tool or results related at least to some degree to Python and/or data), please contact us before the event or at its beginning.
**Why Your Models Fail: Learning from Regime Shifts in Real Data**
**([Alena Pavlova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alena-pavlova-494610207/), Similarweb)**
When building predictive models, we often assume that the data-generating process is stable over time. In practice, this assumption is frequently violated and ignoring it can severely degrade model performance.
In this talk, we use stock market price data to demonstrate how overlooking market regimes leads to misleading results and fragile trading strategies. We start by implementing a simple strategy under the assumption of a single, stationary regime and show how it fails in changing market conditions.
We then introduce a regime-aware approach to infer latent market states. By applying the same strategy only within appropriate regimes, we demonstrate how performance, risk characteristics, and interpretability can change dramatically.
The talk focuses on practical Python implementation, intuitive explanations of regime modeling, and concrete lessons that extend beyond finance to any non-stationary time-series problem. Attendees will learn how to detect regime shifts, incorporate them into modeling workflows, and avoid common pitfalls when working with evolving data.
**Training Small Language Models with Knowledge Distillation**
**([Gabriela Kadlecová](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-kadlecova/), distil labs)**
Large language models (LLMs) have proven useful across a wide range of real-world applications, from code generation and document analysis to intelligent automation and data extraction. However, their practical adoption comes with some tradeoffs: inference costs can be prohibitive at scale, and sending sensitive data to external cloud APIs raises privacy concerns. Sometimes, a general-purpose model is more than what's needed - if the task is quite specific, a smaller, specialized model could do the job just as well.
Small Language Models (SLMs) are a great alternative - running entirely on local hardware, they keep data private, respond faster, and operate at a fraction of the cost. The key challenge is making them good enough for the task at hand, and this is where knowledge distillation comes in. By having a large "teacher" model automatically generate and refine training examples, we can create a specialized "student" model tailored to a specific task, starting from as few as a handful of seed examples.
In this talk, we walk through the full distillation pipeline: from defining a task and preparing seed data, through synthetic data generation, to fine-tuning an SLM ready for local deployment. We also present benchmark results comparing base and fine-tuned models, and a live demo showing how capable a well-distilled small model can be.
Facilitated Networking: Reputation Systems in the Age of AI Fakery
Most professional relationships today start with a LinkedIn request and die in a DM. Meanwhile, AI-generated content is flooding every channel — making it harder to tell who's real, who's credible, and who's worth your time.
Trust is becoming the scarcest currency in professional life. And you can't build it through a screen alone.
Together with the Prague Founders & Digital Professionals community, we're hosting a small facilitated networking/mastermind evening at Spaces Smíchov. This is **not** a social mixer.
Regardless of which language group is the majority, everyone speaks strictly in English so that everyone feels comfortable.
**The Topic of the Evening:** AI is making everything easier to fake — credentials, content, even relationships. So how do you build a reputation that actually holds up? How do you know who to trust — and how do others decide whether to trust you? We'll get into it.
Will share my tools & systems and would discuss your perspectives and protocols.
**This session creates a space for that.**
Together with the **Prague Founders & Digital Professionals** community, we’re hosting a small facilitated networking / mastermind evening at **Spaces Smíchov**. This is not a typical social mixer. It is a structured session designed for those who value depth over a stack of business cards.
**The Topic of the Evening:**
As AI tools automate content and work, how do professionals build real trust and maintain high-quality relationships today? We’ll discuss how reputation, credibility, and professional connections are evolving in 2026.
**What to Expect:**
* **30 min Group Discussion:** Insights on developing and maintaining trusted relationships in an AI-driven environment. We’ll cover specific frameworks and tools for staying "human" while scaling.
* **60 min Facilitated Networking:** No small talk. Structured table rotations designed so you have real conversations with most people in the room.
* **The Vibe:** No pitches. No panels. No "let me tell you about my startup." etc.
**Who usually comes:** Founders, consultants, product people, designers, and remote professionals who work globally and are tired of shallow networking.
**Agenda:**
* 17:30 – 17:45: Welcome & Snacks.
* 17:45 – 18:15: Shared Discussion: The New Rules of Trust
* 18:15 – 19:15: Facilitated Networking (Table Rotations)
* 19:15 – 19:30: Wrapping up
**About the Facilitator:**
The session is led by **[Alexander Benkendorf](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkendorf/)**, a branding strategist for international tech companies (Benkendorf Group). Alex has 20 years of experience in human experience design and product development.
**Practical details:**
* **📍 Where:** Spaces Smíchov, Prague (Business Club / Lounge)
* **📅 When:** Tuesday\, March 10 \| 17:30 – 19:30
* **🌍 Language:** Strictly English
* **👥 Limit:** \~25 people to keep discussions comfortable
* 🎟 **Cost:** Free to attend, as a community event (RSVP is required to secure your spot).
**Spaces are limited to ensure quality of conversation. Please RSVP to secure your spot.**
Tuesday 3x3 Basketball in Pražačka with Galaksians
**3x3 Basketball** practice in **Gymnázium Na Pražačce** indoor basketball court.
**Start at 19h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join.
We got a full field, rotating with 3x3 matches on each side.
Cost: **90 crowns**.
Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/thtAJd0
In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)
Mobile Lightning Talks | Prague
**Here's the Deal**
Join us for an electrifying session of Mobile Lightning Talks, where industry experts and innovators deliver bite-sized bursts of knowledge on the latest in mobile technology, app development, user experience, and emerging trends.
Each speaker gets just 5 minutes to ignite your curiosity, share actionable insights, and spark discussions — perfect for a fast-paced dive into the mobile world without the fluff.
We’ll cover a wide spectrum of tech, from native Android and iOS to cross-platform power with KMP, alongside emerging frontiers in AI, home automation, and AR/VR.
Whether you’re a developer, designer, or enthusiast, expect a whirlwind of ideas that will leave you inspired and ready to innovate!
🎟 Tickets are now available on **[Luma](https://luma.com/STRVMeetups)** \- free entry\, but spots are limited\!
Join us and 👉 **[Grab yours here](https://luma.com/STRVMobile_Lightning_Talks_PRG?utm_source=Meetup).**
**Why Come?**
* Learn something useful
* Get inspired
* Enjoy solid talks, great people and a beer or two
**Speakers & Talks**
Robert Oravec — *KMP: Bridging Coroutines to Swift*
Dominika Gajdova — *Cross-Platform Walks Into a .env File*
Martin Vidovic — *PencilKit*
Lukas Smetana — *From Swift to Scale: Shipping on iOS and Android in 5m*
Tomas Cejka — *Stealth Talk*
Petr Nohejl — *Home Automation with Modbus: The Smart Fireplace*
Ondrej Skalicky — *Android XR: A First Look at Galaxy XR*
Adam Gelatka — *Opening Email Is Not Enough*
**See you there. Bring a friend.**
Anarchoagorismus s Urzou
Podařilo se nám na poslední chvíli sehnat výjimečného hosta – a bylo by škoda to nevyužít! Martin Urza, anarchokapitalista, youtuber a autor první české knihy o anarchokapitalismu, přijede osobně představit svou novou knihu **Anarchoagorismus**.
Anarchoagorismus není jen teorie. Je to praktická cesta ke svobodě pomocí prostředků dostupných každému z nás, tady a teď. Urza nám vysvětlí, co za tímto pojmem stojí, proč ho považuje za logický vývoj svého myšlení a jak tyhle myšlenky aplikovat v každodenním životě – bez čekání na revoluci.
Počítejte s živou diskusí, protože tohle téma málokdy nechává lidi lhostejnými. A samozřejmě – večer zakončíme kvalitním pokecem u piva a v atmosféře bublajících dýmek.
Kapacita je omezená, takže neváhejte – kdo přijde, nezklame se!
Literary Reading Group: “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar A. Poe
We will discuss our reactions and interpretations of Poe’s classic 25-page short story, readable online [here](https://www.ibiblio.org/ebooks/Poe/Usher.pdf).
Poe is, among other things, often considered the inventor of the detective story and an original voice in the canon of American lit. This story (like many of his) is a romantic-era “gothic” work interested in madness, decay, and the supernatural. I look forward to hearing what you all think!
Make Friends | International Meet-Up
\~FREE EVENT\~
Meet Locals & internationals People Every Tuesday & Make New Friends🙂
For introverts and shy people (we all are sometimes), we have ice-breaking games and more... so feel free to come by.
Everyone is invited to enjoy amazing Cocktails in 135kc only🍸
Beer in 49 kc 🥂🍻
It is organized after our Biggest Event in Central Europe with 234 people in a single event. 🙂
📍LOCATION
TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB
Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic
(Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd)
❓Questions❓
Follow & write to
https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/
***
\~AKCE ZDARMA\~
Každé úterý se seznamte s místními a mezinárodními lidmi a najděte si nové přátele🙂
Pro introverty a stydlivé lidi (všichni jsme někdy) máme hry na lámání ledu a další... tak neváhejte a přijďte.
Všichni jsou zváni k vychutnání úžasných koktejlů jen za 135 kč🍸
Pivo za 49 kč 🥂🍻
Je pořádána po naší největší akci ve střední Evropě s 234 lidmi na jediné akci. 🙂
📍 POLOHA
TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB
Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha, Česká republika
(nejbližší tramvajová zastávka- Hellichova & Újezd)
❓Otázky❓
Sledujte a pište
https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/
QA Tools and Practices Events This Week
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✨Bi-Weekly Co-Working Session in Prague – Get It Done Together (3–6PM)
Been putting something off for too long?
Join us for our **Bi-Weekly** **Co-Working Session** in creative driven **Safe Space Bookstore** — and let’s finally get it done, together.
📲 **Want reminders or to connect with others before/after?**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep contact via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
This is a soft, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax return, writing, creative projects, or simply clearing your inbox — bring whatever you’ve been avoiding and we’ll gently focus beside you.
🕐 **Time**: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor Lounge: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna, Austria
💻 **Bring**: Your laptop, journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on
🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination.
☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces!
Donations optional.
**🪑Seating information:**
* If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Fernando Goncalves** when you arrive
* If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro arrangement)** but still be part of the group energy, just let Fernando know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛
🌱 **What to Expect**
* **Drop in anytime** between **3:00–6:00 PM** — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session
* **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive
* **Two spaces**: one for quiet focus, one for casual conversation. After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, join others in the social area for a relaxed break.
* **Social start**: from **3:00 to 3:30 PM**, we mingle and get to know each other; our first focus session begins at **3:30 PM**
* **Gentle structure**: we begin with a soft check-in and intention round
* **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45-minute focus blocks followed by 15-minute social breaks. If 45 minutes feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20-minute focus sessions with a short 5-minute reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready.
* **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support
* **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Safe Space Bookstore**
💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed.
💬 Why Join?
* Beat procrastination with gentle accountability
* Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone
* Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus
* Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle
Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚
AI pro vývojáře: lokální běh, evaluace a monitoring LLM aplikací
(Pozor, změna místa konání → Vlkova 628/36, Praha 3)
Rozdíl mezi „zkusil jsem ChatGPT“ a **smysluplným využíváním AI ve vývoji** je obrovský.
Na tomhle Qeetupu se podíváme na to, jak s AI pracovat **systematicky**:
* jak AI testovat, ladit a dlouhodobě zlepšovat,
* jak mít přehled o tom, co model dělá a proč,
* jak AI zapojit do reálných workflow, ne jen jako chytrý autocomplete,
* a co se změní ve chvíli, kdy nechceš nebo nemůžeš spoléhat jen na cloud a začneš řešit **lokální modely.**
Žádné základy. Žádné „co je to LLM“.
Tohle je **meetup pro vývojáře**.
**Testování, evaluace a monitoring LLM agentů**
LLM agenti dokážou řešit komplexní úlohy, ale bez správných nástrojů je těžké jim skutečně důvěřovat. Přednáška představí LangSmith jako platformu pro zajištění kvality, spolehlivosti a transparentnosti LLM agentů. Ukážeme si, jak pomocí testování, evaluací a observability zkrátit vývojový cyklus a bezpečně nasazovat AI aplikace do produkce.
**Nebojme se malých modelů!**
SLM: mýty, realita a praxe, aneb nebojme se malých (lokálních) modelů, kdy dává smysl provozovat SLM, jaké mají reálné limity a výhody oproti cloudovým LLM a jaké use-casy už dnes fungují v praxi. No BS, s konkrétními zkušenostmi a doporučeními.
**Kdo bude mluvit?**
🎤 **[Petr Malík](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petr-malik/)** – Team leader, [Qest technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qest-technologies/posts/?feedView=all)
🎤 **[Daniel Čupak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cupak-prague/)** – Head of data, [Qest technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qest-technologies/posts/?feedView=all)
**Pro koho meetup je?**
* Pro devy, kteří už AI používají a naráží na její limity.
* Pro lidi, co chtějí jít za hranici promptů a „one-shot odpovědí“.
* Pro týmy, které řeší, jak AI používat dlouhodobě, opakovaně a kontrolovaně.
* Pro každého, koho zajímá, **kdy dává smysl lokální LLM a kdy ne.**
Taking Back Control in Atlassian
Control & Clarity in Atlassian
Platform direction, admin sanity, and real-world planning
Atlassian is evolving fast — new platform concepts, new ways of organizing work, and increasing complexity for admins and teams. At the same time, many organizations are struggling with very practical questions:
How do we stay in control? How do we keep things tidy and manageable? And how do we plan realistically as teams and environments grow?
At this Atlassian Community Event in Prague, we’ll bring together Atlassian insights, partner experience, and real customer examples to explore how teams are navigating change — and what actually works in practice.
🎤 Agenda & Speakers
Service Collection: Platform Direction & What’s Coming Next
Darryl LeeSolutions Engineer, Atlassian
Darryl will give a high-level introduction to Service Collection — what it is, why Atlassian is investing in it, and what it means for existing customers.
The session will also include a look at the roadmap and upcoming changes, helping attendees better understand where the Atlassian platform is heading and how to prepare for it.
Atlassian Cloud and the Loss of Control
Ed LetifovTechTime Initiative Group Limited
Sometimes it feels like too much is happening in Atlassian — too fast, with too little visibility. User identities, access, and numbers stop making sense, and admins are left feeling overwhelmed.
In this talk, Ed will share real approaches implemented by TechTime’s customers to organize user identities in Atlassian Cloud, reduce chaos, make data consistent, and ultimately lower admin stress. A practical session focused on regaining control and clarity.
When Estimation Breaks: Collaborative Planning in Jira at Scale
Maria MelnikCTO, Teamlead
Jira’s estimation model assumes one person owns one issue. In real teams, work is collaborative — and that’s where estimation starts to fall apart.
Subtasks, custom fields, and manual roll-ups can help, but they often create noise, overhead, and unreliable data for admins.
This session explores how teams handle collaborative estimation in Jira today, where native approaches hit their limits, and what practical patterns partners use to restore clarity. A real-world discussion focused on reducing admin effort and making planning data usable again.
Understanding Team Capacity in Jira: Native Features vs. Real-World Usage
Ostap ZaishlyiSenior Product Manager, Reliex
Jira offers multiple native ways to view workload and capacity — boards, calendars, and Jira Plans — but how well do these tools work as complexity grows?
Using a real customer example, this session explores:
What Jira’s native features can (and can’t) tell you
Where teams typically hit limitations
How add-ons like ActivityTimeline are used to complement Jira and gain clearer visibility into workloads, availability, and constraints — enabling better planning decisions in real-life scenarios
🤝 Networking & Catering
As always, the event will conclude with networking, food, and drinks — a great opportunity to:
Connect with fellow Atlassian users, admins, and partners
Ask follow-up questions to the speakers
Share experiences and challenges in an informal setting
Whether you’re an admin, a team lead, or simply curious about where Atlassian is heading, this event is designed to give you clarity, perspective, and practical takeaways.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Agenda
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Speakers
Ed Letifov - TechTime Initiative Group Limited
Ostap Zaishlyi - Reliex (Senior Product Manager)
Ostap kieruje zespołem odpowiedzialnym za aplikację ActivityTimeline dla Jira. Dzięki ponad sześciu latom pracy w świecie Atlassian on i jego zespół wyrobili sobie markę, tworząc wyjątkową aplikację do organizowania obciążenia pracą i śledzenia czasu. ActivityTimeline stała się jedną z najlepiej sprzedających się aplikacji na Atlassian Marketplace w kategoriach Planowanie i śledzenie czasu.
Darryl Lee - Atlassian (Solutions Engineer)
Darryl Lee is a passionate Solutions Engineer at Atlassian, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Darryl combines technical expertise with a strategic approach to help organizations unlock the full potential of Atlassian's suite of tools. With a keen focus on delivering value-driven solutions, Darryl excels in crafting compelling demonstrations and engaging with stakeholders…
Maria Melnik - Teamlead
Maria leads engineering and product architecture at Teamlead, overseeing the development and evolution of several Atlassian Cloud apps. Her focus is on long-term maintainability, security, and building solutions that scale without becoming operational liabilities.
Moderators
Julia Skoursky - Refined
As a seasoned Partner Manager at Refined, with over 5 years in the Atlassian ecosystem and a rich background in IT business development and partnership management, Julia is dedicated to fostering strong, mutually beneficial relationships with Refined partners.
Beyond her professional expertise, Julia has a background in psychology and her qualification as a psychotherapist equip her with…
Tomasz Smolinski - SentinelOne (Staff Process and Tools Engineer)
Hosted By
Julia Skoursky, Partner Manager
As a seasoned Partner Manager at Refined, with over 5 years in the Atlassian ecosystem and a rich background in IT business development and partnership management, Julia is dedicated to fostering strong, mutually beneficial relationships with Refined partners.
Beyond her professional expertise, Julia has a background in psychology and her qualification as a psychotherapist equip her with a unique perspective and a genuine passion for understanding people's stories. She is known for being an attentive listener, always eager to learn about others.
Tomasz Smoliński, Community Champion
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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
SentinelOne (https://www.sentinelone.com)
Refined (https://www.refined.com/)
Refined is a site building product integrated with Atlassian Jira and Confluence to make content clear, accessible and actionable. Refined provides the infrastructure to build Atlassian Confluence and Jira content onto your own branded, easy to navigate and customizable site. Core to Refined is a user-friendly system that makes the content and information accessible, engaging and useful to all users.
teamlead (https://teamlead.one)
Teamlead is an Atlassian Gold Partner with 15 years of experience.
We work in Jira ourselves every day and help other teams streamline their workflows — so we know where it falls short.
That’s why we build practical apps like Calendar, Reminder, CRM and EpicTime.
Trusted by teams at Electronic Arts, NASA and Deutsche Bahn over 3,000 other companies around the world.
Reliex (https://reliex.com/)
Reliex is Atlassian Platinum Marketplace Partner that provides Jira tools and add-ons for managing teams and organizing their workflows in the most productive way. We started our way in 2011 and since then have successfully launched three products: Activity Timeline, Find Duplicates and Email Notifications Digest. Our products are already used by 2000+ satisfied teams from Pinterest, Intel, Medtronic, KPMG and other companies around the world.
TechTime Initiative Group Limited (https://www.techtime-initiative.com)
TechTime Initiative Group, established in 2005, is a Gold Atlassian Solution Partner in New Zealand and Australia, and a Silver Atlassian Marketplace Partner with apps sold globally.
TechTime provides Atlassian-specific consultancy to local customers from the government, financial, education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors. Based on the understanding gained through these services, it develops app-based solutions for Atlassian users globally to keep costs under control.
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CZSK PPUG Meetup
Pojďme se pravidelně potkávat a sdílet zkušenosti z Power Platformy, co nás na ní baví, co nás trápí a co nového zajímavého přichází. A pokud už nám to někde reálně běží, pochlubme se, jak to funguje nebo nefunguje.
Témata jsou primárně Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power BI, Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365 a Dataverse. Budeme rádi i za méně pokročilé příspěvky, protože většinou jsme velmi hluboko v technických detailech.
**Lokalita:**
Fyzicky v Microsoftu v Praze
Vyskočilova 1561/4a, Praha 4, 140 00
Místnost Morava
Případně online na [https://ppug.community/stream](https://ppug.community/stream)
**Jazyk:**
čeština
**Agenda:**
[https://ppug.community/agenda](https://ppug.community/agenda)
**Přihlašte vlastní příspěvek:**
[https://ppug.community/sessions](https://ppug.community/sessions)
**Link na stream:**
[https://ppug.community/stream](https://ppug.community/stream)
**Občerstvení:**
Bagety
**Úroveň:**
100-300
Tak si prosím naplánujte čas ve svých kalendářích a přijďte, pokud bude chuť a čas, tak si po meetupu určitě můžeme sednout na pivo.
Praha [🍺 a ☕️Lajka]: Hloupneme kvůli AI? A právo v Silicon Valley!
**„Březnový sraz, kde se řeší kód, právo i budoucnost s AI!“**
Zima končí, ale debaty o webu nekončí nikdy. Březnový sraz v [pivovaru Lajka](https://pivovarlajka.cz/pivovar/) je zpátky a tentokrát to bude pestrý mix — od umělé inteligence přes seriálové právo až po networking s lidmi, kteří žijí frontendem a designem. Vezměte dobrou náladu a přijďte!
Budeme se scházet postupně od 18:00 a **od 18:30 máme na programu:**
* 📰 Nowwwinky od Tomáše Kouta
* 🤖 AI tě naučí všechno. Nebo nic. – Karolína Vyskočilová
* ⚖️ Seriál Silicon Valley byl více o právu než o techu.
Nevěříš? – Karel Navrátil & Jakub Gregorec
* 🎲 Risk{f}uj!
**Nowwwinky od Tomáše Kouta** 📰
Co je nového ve světě frontendu? Tomáš pro vás jako vždy vybral to nejzajímavější, co se od posledního srazu událo.
**AI tě naučí všechno. Nebo nic. 🤖 – Karolína Vyskočilová**
Studie od Anthropicu ukazuje, že lidi, co AI slepě poslouchají, rozumí vlastní práci míň než ti, co ji nepoužívají vůbec. Naopak ti, co se zeptat umí, mohou růst rychleji. Kde je hranice mezi „AI mi pomáhá růst" a „AI za mě přemýšlí"? Podíváme se, jak k tomu přistupuju já a budu ráda, když nasdílíte, jak to máte vy.
Karolína Vyskočilová – nezávislá vývojářka a konzultantka (kybernaut.cz). Lingvistka, co víc než 15 let programuje weby a aplikace, a teď sleduje, jak se s AI všechno točí kolem jazyka.
**Seriál Silicon Valley byl více o právu než o techu. Nevěříš? ⚖️ – Karel Navrátil & Jakub Gregorec**
Seriál Silicon Valley není prorokem jen v tech světě, ale i v právu. Na první dobrou jsme to neviděli. Proto jsme se po letech na něj podívali znovu, tentokrát se zkušenostmi právníka i znalostí startup světa. A bylo tam opravdu všechno.
Žádná přednáška vám nedokáže vysvětlit realitu práva jako tento seriál. Tvůrci mezi řádky schovali právní rady k nezaplacení. My vám ty nejlepší ukážeme pohledem právníka. Pozor! Některé postavy po přednášce už nikdy neuvidíte jako dřív.
**„Risk{f}uj!"** 🎲
Čeká nás další kolo oblíbené vědomostní soutěže na frontendová témata. Sestavte si tým, vyberte si kategorii a bodovou hodnotu a zkuste odpovědět správně dřív než ostatní.
Těšíme se na vás v pivovaru! 🍻✨
Prague Writers Group [in-person & virtual]
\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\*
This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy.
To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano)
DROPBOX INFO:
* add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark")
* When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya").
* The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.
Critique-Free Writing Group [in-person & virtual]
This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you.
We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano).
We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon.
The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.
QA Tools and Practices Events Near You
Connect with your local QA Tools and Practices community
BrowserStack QA Meetup | Columbus (March 12)
**Hello Columbus!**
**The community is buzzing and growing well.**
**We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!**
We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss.
**What to expect:**
* **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds.
* **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately.
* **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit.
**Agenda**
* **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs."
**RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!**
📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM
**Stay Connected!**
Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup?
Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!**
🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)
**A Few Notes:**
✅ This is an **in-person event**
✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event.
**TALK ABSTRACT:**
AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints.
In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Drake Lundstrom is presenting:
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Abstract:
Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need!
If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo.
Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:**
**Semantic HTML**
At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach.
Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level.
**What to expect:**
* Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools
* Best practices for design-to-development workflows
* Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs
* Real-world problem-solving scenarios
* Interactive Q&A sessions
* Networking opportunities with fellow developers
**Each meetup features:**
60 minutes of focused presentation
30 minutes of live demonstrations
30 minutes for questions and discussion
**See you there!**
Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community!
**Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**
Unity GameDev Hangout – Tools, Workflows & Open Discussion
This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup.
There’s no strict agenda this time — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
**Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):**
• Frame Debugger & performance tooling
• Addressables & additive scene workflows
• Input System, localization, responsive UI
• AI integration approaches
• DevOps & LiveOps experiences
• Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing
• Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
• Weird Unity quirks we’ve all run into
*Nothing is locked in.*
Bring a project if you’d like.
Bring a question.
Bring a lesson learned.
Or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome!
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️












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