Robotics

Meet new people, make friends and practice English/other languages (Azerbaijani, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish etc) in a cozy coffeeshop. Join ConnectBaku language&cultural exchange. We will discuss interesting topis, meet new people and network.😊 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community of 2000+ people out of meetup! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We are the community of incredible people: locals, travelers and expats in Baku and we hold weekly exchanges since November 2024. Don’t waste this opportunity! We have people from Azerbaijan, Ireland, Pakistan, US, Italy, Colombia, UK, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Germany, France, Algeria, Turkey, Spain, Korea, China, India, Algeria, Canada and Ukraine. We keep growing to connect people💪 Our HOST is Javid. 📍Location: CAFFECINO küç., 85 Ceyhun Hacıbəyli, (Ⓜ️ Ganjlik) maps.app.goo.gl/MEocm8qvQWH1PVVZ8 🕔Duration: 1.5-2 hours 💸 Participation fee: 5₼ 🗒Spots and Registration managed via the WA and TG group: ❗️Join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBsDGpMTinDOuEyZWlgtZ?mode=wwt or TELEGRAM https://t.me/connectbaku

Getting Started with Bedrock AgentCore Workshop will be led by AWS Solution Architect Daz Akbarov. As part of our ongoing AWS workshop series, AWS UG Baku together with AWS specialists is hosting a hands-on workshop focused on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and modern agentic AI architectures. AI agents remain one of the hottest topics in modern engineering - but building production-style agentic systems involves much more than prompts and chat interfaces. During this session, participants will get introduced to practical concepts around: • Agent runtimes • Memory and context handling • Gateways and identity • Agent orchestration • MCP integrations • Operational patterns behind real-world AI agent systems on AWS The workshop is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, AI enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in understanding how modern AI agent systems are built and operated in practice. The session will be led by Daz Akbarov, Almas Moldakanov, and Mahir Garibli together with the AWS UG Baku community team. ⚠️ This is a hands-on workshop. Please bring your laptop to fully participate in the exercises.

🗣Networking in English, but you can meet people who speak any language in the world 😎General knowledge based quiz game to enjoy it in a fun international atmosphere \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community of 2000+ people out of meetup! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ConnectBaku is the community of incredible people: locals, travelers and expats in Baku and we hold weekly exchanges. Don’t waste this opportunity! We have people from Azerbaijan, Ireland, Pakistan, USA, Italy, Colombia, UK, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Germany, France, Algeria, Turkey, Spain, Korea, China, India, Algeria, Bolivia, Poland, Slovakia, Canada and Ukraine. We keep growing to connect people. Our host is Seymour. 📍Location: CAFFECINO küç., 85 Ceyhun Hacıbəyli, (Ⓜ️ Ganjlik) maps.app.goo.gl/MEocm8qvQWH1PVVZ8 ⌛️Duration: 2-2,5 hours Price: 10₼ Spots and Registration managed via the WA and TG group: ❗️Join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBsDGpMTinDOuEyZWlgtZ or TELEGRAM https://t.me/connectbaku

Join our Ladies' Community in Baku! Conversation/Tandem club is a cozy event where you can half of the time practice the language you are learning and the other half of the time you can help other girls to learn your language☺️ Every time we discuss a different topic! Also it's a perfect opportunity to meet other girls in Baku (locals, expats and travellers) and make friends. Our host is Rafiga. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community on whatsapp of 300+ ladies! Please join our CHAT: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CxrNNPFQH56C7zJC0DbtTd \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📍Location: Mug Tales, 16, menzil 5 Boyuk Qala (Ⓜ️ Icherisheher) maps.app.goo.gl/eRRQUcBdQpwd3eD49 🕔Duration: 1.5-2 hours 💸 Price: 5₼

Meet new people, make friends and practice English/other languages (Azerbaijani, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish etc) in a cozy coffeeshop. Join ConnectBaku language&cultural exchange. We will discuss interesting topis, meet new people and network.😊 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Don't worry if you don't see participants here, we have a community of 2000+ people out of meetup! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We are the community of incredible people: locals, travelers and expats in Baku and we hold weekly exchanges since November 2024. Don’t waste this opportunity! We have people from Azerbaijan, Ireland, Pakistan, US, Italy, Colombia, UK, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Germany, France, Algeria, Turkey, Spain, Korea, China, India, Algeria, Canada and Ukraine. We keep growing to connect people💪 Our HOST is Javid. 📍Location: CAFFECINO küç., 85 Ceyhun Hacıbəyli, (Ⓜ️ Ganjlik) maps.app.goo.gl/MEocm8qvQWH1PVVZ8 🕔Duration: 1.5-2 hours 💸 Participation fee: 5₼ 🗒Spots and Registration managed via the WA and TG group: ❗️Join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBsDGpMTinDOuEyZWlgtZ?mode=wwt or TELEGRAM https://t.me/connectbaku

Ready to conquer Azerbaijan's highest peak? Join the Bazarduzu Summit Trek and experience the breathtaking views of the Greater Caucasus, high mountain atmosphere, and unforgettable adventures. This route does not require technical climbing skills. No rock climbing, ropes, or mountaineering equipment needed — just good physical fitness, proper gear, and motivation. It is an ideal choice for those preparing for Kazbek, Ararat, or Elbrus. One night will be spent in Khinalig Village, one of the world’s highest and oldest mountain villages — a unique experience before ascending the summit. **Open Group Dates 2026:** 🔸 5–7 June 🔸 26–28 June 🔸 10–12 July 🔸 24–26 July 🔸 7–9 August 🔸 21–23 August 🔸 11–13 September 🔸 25–27 September 🔸 9–11 October 🔸 30 October – 1 November 📌 **Price:** Depends on group size 📌 **Tour Program: [Bazarduzu Mountain Tour](https://mountainguide.az/en/tours/43-bazarduzu-mountain-tour-the-majesty-of-the-great-summit.html "Bazarduzu Mountain Tour")** 📞 **Contact & Booking:** +994 77 304 34 54 (Call & WhatsApp) If you want to experience real adventure, stunning mountain views, and a high-altitude challenge, this summit is for you. Register now and join this unforgettable journey!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

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.

Join us for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of the A24 thriller THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD or the latest animated adventure in the always great series, TOY STORY 5! Should be a winner either way! Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD: This thriller from A24 is being called a dark adaptation of the 17th-century ballad Robin Hood's Death. It follows an aged Robin Hood in the hands of a mysterious woman after being critically injured as he grapples with his past life of crime and murder. The film is written / directed by Michael Sarnoski and stars Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0&t=1s TOY STORY 5: The fifth installment of what is quite possibly the best animated series ever! With something for everyone, this animated adventure faceS a new crisis as 8-year old Bonnie has become enamored with the new favorite plaything, a frog-like tablet named Lilypad! The film stars returning cast members Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Keanu Reeves, and Melissa Villaseñor, along with newcomers Greta Lee, Conan O'Brien, Craig Robinson, Matty Matheson, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino and Ernie Hudson. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51ND9Hdbw0 PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showings of both films and will meet in the bar area about 30 minutes before the movies. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments below. Discount Tuesday prices just $7 or $6 for Marcus Movie Rewards members (which is free to join and includes a free popcorn on Tuesdays)! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

Topic to be announced. **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

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