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**Revolut & ReactJS Barcelona meet-up** Our next edition of the meet-up comes with an exciting collaboration with Revolut’s tech team. We’re gathering at Itnig to go beyond the basics — breaking down the architecture behind a global fintech leader, exploring how we scale and secure our infrastructure. **❗Important: for this particular event, only those who have submitted the registration form will be considered for an invitation. For security purposes, only invited guests on the list will be granted access to the premises.** **🎟️ Limited spots available. Register here: [https://revolut.la/4qoKnkL](https://revolut.la/4qoKnkL)** **What’s on the agenda?** 18:00–18:30 \| Doors open 18:30–18:45 \| Welcome and event kickoff 18:45–19:25 \| **“Building Revolut ATM”** by Eugene Opryshko 19:25–19:55 \| **“Runtime Contract Validation with Zod: closing the TypeScript gap”** by Jasja Prick 19:55–20:35 \| **“The Type-First Ecosystem: engineering for safety and scale”** by Max Tarsis 20:35–21:30 \| Networking and snacks 21:30 \| Doors close If you’re interested in frontend architecture, type safety, and engineering at scale, come for the tech and stay for the networking. **📍 Where: Itnig, Barcelona** **🕕 When: 3 March \| 18:00** **🎟️ Limited spots available. Register here: [https://revolut.la/4qoKnkL](https://revolut.la/4qoKnkL)** **❗Important: for this particular event, only those who have submitted the registration form will be considered for an invitation. For security purposes, only invited guests on the list will be granted access to the premises.**

### ⚠️ Important Please note: **RSVP’ing on Meetup does not confirm your attendance.** To secure your spot, you must purchase a ticket using the link below. Capacity is limited and last year’s edition sold out. **[Follow this link to get your ticket.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-4yfn-angel-investors-networking-dinner-tickets-1981698766356?aff=oddtdtcreator)** We’re curating the room to ensure high-quality conversations, so only confirmed ticket holders will be admitted. ## **Beyond 4YFN: Angel Investor Networking Dinner** **During 4YFN & Mobile World Congress – Barcelona** Join us for our annual Beyond 4YFN Investor Networking Dinner — a curated, cocktail-style evening that has become a key meeting point for quality connections during one of the busiest weeks in the startup calendar. Amidst the energy and packed agendas of 4YFN and MWC, this dinner offers a more intentional space to connect with angel investors and those who aspire to be part of the investment ecosystem — including emerging investors, VCs, founders exploring angel investing, and other key ecosystem players. Over the years, this gathering has proven to be where meaningful conversations begin and long-term collaborations take shape. *[Last year’s edition sold out](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/startup-investor-accelerator_what-a-night-%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%98%F0%9D%90%8E%F0%9D%90%8D%F0%9D%90%83-%F0%9D%9F%92%F0%9D%90%98%F0%9D%90%85%F0%9D%90%8D-activity-7303426368367648769-oFHy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACJllxcB9Qu5UErUDTTR9n5Cm4GYB8YR0ZE&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Limited%20Seats%3A%20Angel%20Investor%20Networking%20Dinner%20-%20Tue%203%20March&utm_campaign=Email%20to%20Alumni%20-%20first%20of%202026%20%28Copy%29)*, and we’re once again keeping the group curated to ensure high-signal interactions in a relaxed, social setting. 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Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals. ### **Partners** **[Let's Law - Tech Law & Finance](https://letslaw.es/en/ "https://letslaw.es/en/")** is a full-service legal partner for startups, scale-ups and investors. It provides end-to-end advisory on company formation, guiding clients through growth, fundraising and international expansion with practical, innovation-driven legal solutions. **[She Blooms](https://www.shebloomsventure.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "https://www.shebloomsventure.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com")** is a community-driven platform dedicated to advancing women-led ventures. 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**Free Coding Workshop** **\*\*\*\*\*\*** **IMPORTANT**: **For this event, you will need to register on the [codebar](http://codebar.io/) page** [https://codebar.io/workshops/3654](https://codebar.io/workshops/3654) **\*\*\*\*\*\*** Come and learn or teach with us! This time, Factorial opens its doors to host the event: [https://factorialhr.es/](https://factorialhr.es/) **What is Codebar?** We are a non-profit group of students and coaches who love technology and strongly believe that it should be accessible to everyone. For this reason, we run regular free coding meetups for women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented groups in tech. Our goal is to enable underrepresented people to learn to program in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. Not sure if this event is for you yet? Join our slack channel where you can get in touch with other students and coaches not only from Barcelona but also from other cities where [codebar.io](http://codebar.io/) has events: Join our Slack channel at: [https://slack.codebar.io](https://slack.codebar.io/). Help us spread the word by sharing it with your network :)

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**🚨 Registration on the 👉 [Talent Arena website](https://talentarena.tech/tickets-talent-arena/) (General Pass – free) is required to attend this workshop.** Join Le Wagon at **Talent Arena**, Europe's leading event for digital talent and part of Mobile World Congress, for a hands-on workshop that takes you from basic prompting to building powerful, real-world AI workflows. You've mastered prompting ChatGPT. Now it's time to go further. While most professionals are stuck in endless chat loops, a small group has moved on to building AI systems that work for them. The gap is widening every day, and it's about to reshape the job market. **What you'll discover** 🔄 **From conversational AI to AI workflows** Build actual tools that automate repetitive workflows and turn hours of manual work into seconds. 🤖 **A glimpse into agentic AI** Discover AI agents that don't just respond, they act. Watch live demos of AI turning plain English into real-world actions. 💻 **"Vibe coding" with AI** Experience how non-coders are building custom tools with platforms like Make and Cursor. If you can describe it, you can build it. **What you'll walk away with** * Full access to slides and 200+ hours of free tech courses * Practical challenges and exclusive builder tools * Live demos you can replicate immediately * Q&A with AI specialist Yann Klein **This workshop is for you if** * You use ChatGPT but sense there's more out there * Repetitive tasks are consuming your workday * You're ready to move from prompting to creating The future belongs to those who build with AI, not just prompt it. **🗓 Tuesday, March 3** **⏰ 4:45 PM** **📍 Fira Barcelona: Av. Reina María Cristina, Plaça Espanya** **🚨 Registration on the 👉 [Talent Arena website](https://talentarena.tech/tickets-talent-arena/) (General Pass – free) is required to attend this workshop.**

​What changes when you stop waiting to be noticed and start choosing your direction? Join us for **a focused conversation on growing in UX without burnout or waiting for permission.** Many UX professionals are busy, capable… and still stuck. This session is about moving from reacting to opportunities to choosing them intentionally. We’ll cover positioning, visibility, influence, and decision-making, and how to grow your impact without overworking. Hosted by **Projector Global Community** and **[Career with Mel](https://www.careerwithmel.com/)**[,](https://www.careerwithmel.com/) this event gathers UXers and creatives ready for strategic, sustainable growth. Co-hosted with [La Vaca Coworking.](https://www.lavacacoworking.com/) ***Speaker:*** **[Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meltemnaz/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meltemnaz/)– UX Career Coach helping professionals make clear, confident career decisions that lead to better outcomes, not more burnout. ***For:*** • UX designers (junior to senior) feeling capable but overlooked • Creatives navigating career uncertainty • Professionals ready to grow influence, not just workload ***Schedule:*** → 18:30 – 19:00 \| Open Doors → 19:00 – 20:00 \| Talk → 20:00 – 22:00 \| Networking & Drinks 📍 [La Vaca Coworking](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a266e351b78d:0x4317c98d4197b2c4?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111), Barcelona 📅 3 March 2026, 18:30–22:00 **🎟️ Free – registration required**

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Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

We’re thrilled to announce a special edition of BcnRust taking place inside the **Talent Arena at Mobile World Congress 2026**, thanks to the collaboration between the **[Rust Foundation](https://rustfoundation.org)** and **[Mobile World Capital Barcelona](https://mobileworldcapital.com/)**. This unique event brings together hands‑on workshops, a community meetup, and exclusive access for Rust developers across Spain — including our friends from **[MadRust](https://www.meetup.com/es-es/madrust/)**, represented by our meetup speaker **[Jorge Ortiz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeortiz/)**. **📅 Schedule — Wednesday, March 4th** **Workshop 1 — General Access** 9:30h – 10:45h **When Floats Lie:** *Performance, and why Rust keeps AI from corroding* **Speaker:** [Lawrence Freeman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedatachef/) "Floating-point numbers are prone to subtle failure modes that erode performance and correctness. We will build a small quantization framework in Rust, evolving step by step as we move from numeric fundamentals to Post-Training Quantization (PTQ) for AI inference. You’ll learn how quantization works at the bit level, and why Rust is becoming critical infrastructure for high-performance, resource-constrained, AI-driven systems." This session is free to attend. Simply register at: 👉 [https://talentarena.tech](https://talentarena.tech) **Community Meetup — XPRO Access** 13:30h – 14:30h (extended until 14:50 if needed) **Make Rusty AI** *Building an agent from scratch using Rust and open‑source tools* **Speaker:** [Jorge Ortiz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeortiz/) (MadRust) "Artificial intelligence has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives. Assistants are now capable of performing tasks that were once science fiction, and we’ve started integrating them into our daily routines. But do you fully understand the concepts at play? Can you distinguish between a chatbot and an agent? Could you write your own AI tools? In this talk, we’ll build an agent from scratch using Rust and open-source tools. While the session will involve live-coding, the focus will be on understanding the core concepts and applications of artificial intelligence. It’s an opportunity to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the way we interact with computing—and how you can contribute to this revolution." Join us for a deep dive into practical Rust‑powered AI, followed by community discussion and networking with Rustaceans from Barcelona, Madrid, and beyond. **Workshop 2 — XPRO Access** 16:45h – 18:00h **From fRusTrait‑ion to Async Mastery**: *Become a Rust Trait Hero in 90 minutes* **Speaker:** [Lawrence Freeman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedatachef/) **🎟️ About the XPRO Passes** Thanks to the Rust Foundation, we have **150 XPRO passes** available for the community. These passes grant access to the **meetup** and the **second workshop**, as well as the full Talent Arena program. We will distribute the codes **in order of request via Meetup**. Please only RSVP if you are **certain** you will attend — we want to ensure the passes reach people who will truly use them. **IMPORTANT!!!** **To request an XPRO pass, [PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM](https://forms.gle/5HjSwHg2XfpVQT7g6)** **🆓 Want to attend only the free sessions?** No problem. Just register directly on the Talent Arena website: 👉 [https://talentarena.tech](https://talentarena.tech) **🤝 Organised by** * **Rust Foundation** — delivering the workshops * **Mobile World Capital Barcelona** — providing the Talent Arena space and logistics * **BcnRust** — coordinating the community meetup * With the participation of **MadRust** **Why join?** * Learn from top Rust educators working at the intersection of systems programming and AI * Connect with Rust communities from Barcelona and Madrid * Experience a Rust‑focused program inside the Mobile World Congress Talent Arena * Get inspired by real‑world applications of Rust in AI, async programming, and agent design Let’s make this a landmark Rust event at MWC. See you at the Talent Arena! 🦀

¿Cuál es la relación entre los filósofos y la ciudad de Barcelona? ¿Cómo pasaron por ella? ¿Qué reflexiones han surgido de su encuentro y cuáles siguen ocultas en los callejones de la ciudad? Como hacían los filósofos peripatéticos, la reflexión se desarrollará también en movimiento. En cada etapa, un filósofo y una idea permitirán que se desplieguen las ideas sobre la idea de ciudad. De hecho, el hilo conductor del recorrido es la propia idea de «ciudad». Será un pensar caminando, un cuestionar conociendo. El "Tour" es una experiencia colectiva de diálogo filosófico apta para tod@s, tanto para l@s que conocen bien la filosofía como para l@s que no la conocen en absoluto. Para todas las edades y perspectivas. El recorrido dura alrededor de 1 hora y 45 minutos. Al finalizar, podrás realizar un aporte libre, de acuerdo con lo que consideres que ha valido la experiencia. ¿Qué esperas para animarte a vivir esta nueva practica filosófica? CÓMO PARTICIPAR 1. Reserva tu presencia en Meetup 2. El aporte libre se podrá realizar a final del "tour" en efectivo o por: Revolut: +393388716566 Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com Transferencia bancaria: IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motivo del pago: Barcelona) ATENCIÓN: Si no puedes venir, por favor date de baja en Meetup o avísanos por WhatsApp (+34613937727). Las ausencias sin aviso podrán limitar la participación en próximos tours. ¡Gracias por tu colaboración! Importante: Para poder realizar el tour necesitamos al menos 3 personas inscritas. Si no se llega a ese número, tu reserva quedará válida para el siguiente tour disponible, si quieres y puedes.

Si crees que la filosofía necesita diálogo, y que nosotros necesitamos de filosofía, este encuentro es para ti. El encuentro de Consulta Filosófica y Dialógica Colectiva en Barcelona te dará las herramientas para empezar a desarrollar una investigación filosófica capaz de abordar problemas y cuestiones colectivas o individuales que marcan tu y nuestra existencia. Un camino nunca experimentado en Barcelona, con el apoyo de un Filósofo del diálogo que se pone al servicio del descubrimiento, siempre imprevisible, de nuevas verdades comunes. Para descubrir cómo afrontar juntos lo que no somos capaces de comprender solos. Si vienes por Primera vez, es mejor llegar 10 minutos antes del encuentro. Para participar leer bien la descripción del grupo. Idiomas (español e ingles; catalán e italiano). Evento gratuito con abono libre a partir de 5 euro. Método dialogico: Por elegir If you believe that philosophy needs dialogue, and that we need philosophy, this meeting is for you. The first meeting of Collective Philosophical Consultancy will give you the tools to start developing a philosophical research capable of tackling collective or individual problems and questions that mark your and our existence. A path never experienced before in Barcelona, with the support of a Philosopher of dialogue who puts himself at the service of the discovery, always unpredictable, of new common truths. To discover how to face together what we are not able to understand alone. To participate, please read the group description carefully. Languages (Spanish and English; Catalan and Italian). Free event with free subscription (at least 5 Euros Dialogo al Method: To be chosen

¡Aprovechamos la visita de una grande! Con motivo de su participación en el Talent Arena 2026 (dentro del marco del MWC), **Marcia Villalba** hará una parada especial para encontrarse con nuestra comunidad local. En esta sesión exclusiva, Marcia nos llevará de la mano por el mundo de la **Arquitectura Serverless y los Agentes de IA**. No será solo teoría: Marcia realizará una **demo en vivo** donde veremos cómo integrar agentes inteligentes en entornos productivos utilizando servicios de AWS. 🙏 Muchas gracias a nuestro patrocinador: **UPC School** **¿Qué aprenderás?** * Cómo diseñar arquitecturas preparadas para el futuro con un enfoque *serverless-first*. * El papel de los **Agentes** en la nueva era de la IA Generativa. * Mejores prácticas y patrones de diseño para aplicaciones escalables. * Demo en directo. Registro necesario en: [https://upcschool.upc.edu/esp/agenda/event/5170/aws-masterclass-agents-ia-serverless/](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://upcschool.upc.edu/esp/agenda/event/5170/aws-masterclass-agents-ia-serverless/__;!!EJ3n55FBLexp1rhr!9_olcESgAt-cumkI5NTiEE4qCMuQM9PlVM5lAjhcdBUNnro0XiixrbAx3qj2FbFo0pSkVgbQH-j0B5veycXDKaL4AIflS8ujk68Xut8$) **Agenda:** 1. **Bienvenida y Networking inicial.** 2. **Masterclass:** Serverless & Agents por Marcia Villalba. 3. **Live Demo.** 4. **Q&A:** Pregúntale a Marcia. 5. **Cierre y más networking** (¡con picoteo y bebidas!).

Seas SysAdmin, Developer, DBA, InfoSec, Networking o de cualquier profesión ligada a sistemas. Incluso si te interesa este ámbito, las #AdminBirras 🍻 son tu lugar 🗓️ 19 de Febrero desde las 19:30 Hs. 📍[PIBÄ Barcelona (Sector Arriba) Carrer d'Enric Granados, 77, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/uDoiRDwDsjNBsWkcA?g_st=ipc) ¡Te esperamos!

**Are you a German, Dutch, or Nordic speaker looking to start a career in sales?** Join us at the **Perk office in Barcelona** for **SDRMeet** 🚀 This isn’t just a mixer, it’s an inside look at how to build a sales career at Perk, **where real work meets real growth**. We’re hosting a **Q&A panel** with our sales team across different levels, **from first-year SDRs to Sales Executives**, so you can see exactly where this path can take you. **What to expect** 🎤 Career paths panel + live Q&A 🤝 Networking with our sales & recruitment team 🍕 Pizza and drinks on us **Event details** 📅 **When:** March 4, 7:00–8:30 PM 📍 **Where:** Perk Office, Barcelona 🕡 **Check-in starts at:** 6:30 PM 🪪 **Please bring your ID** for check-in verification **Important notes** * This event will be **held in English** * **In-person only** at Perk’s Barcelona Hub * Entrance is at the intersection of **C/dels Almogàvers** and **C/d’Àvila** **Ready for a turning point in your career?** 🎟️ Seats are limited. Save your spot now!

**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.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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! ☀️

**Presenter:** Auri Rahimzadeh, Principal Software Architect, Momentum3 **Time:** Pizza at 6:00, Presentation Starts at 6:30pm Eastern **Location:** Theoris, 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 230, Indianapolis .NET 10 is here alongside a practically rewritten Visual Studio 2026. Learn about the new C# 14 features, VS2026 niceties, and more! Looking forward to seeing you there!

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas