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Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
Training Class, Sun, Bobby Moore 11.30-2.30pm, 2 courts 1 teacher, for All Level
ISO run sessions 7 days a week, via eBadders.com/iso where you can only sign up after tryout & host give you access. (ONLY open spots on meetup a few days in advance if still have spots as we have regular players for every session). Please see Title for requirement & Mind the direction or check How to Find Us on your first visit.
👉 [Tryout Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_y_Nm3FUYKaBwU7iUXLaeYTD8pRHd0ZyoFpcIKaCW2uE7hQ/viewform)
If you are new, please fill out the Simple [Tryout Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_y_Nm3FUYKaBwU7iUXLaeYTD8pRHd0ZyoFpcIKaCW2uE7hQ/viewform) & we will be in touch ASAP. After your tryout, hosts will give you access to suitable sessions & add to WhatsApp groups.
📞 Contacts for hosts (if anything urgent):
East London:
* Ankush: 07753460559
West London:
* Danish: 07723 712882
* Dino: 07401 177879
Waterloo:
* Sophie Dinh: 07767464048
County & Advanced sessions:
* Dicky: 07752658320
* Sophy Yu: 07912602688
👉 [About ISO](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VdJJRGMHCmnesMLs6vb5zn0Ud6_f8PXtU1aE66nvAiY/edit?gid=964779940#gid=964779940)
To know more about all ISO sessions in 7 days a week and requirements, please click [About ISO](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VdJJRGMHCmnesMLs6vb5zn0Ud6_f8PXtU1aE66nvAiY/edit?gid=964779940#gid=964779940) & access to Google Drive. You would see all the details below:
* Who are we, How to Join ISO sessions
* Sessions each day, fee charge, hosts, venue & direction
* How eBadders RSVP works, including cancellation policy
* Membership i.e. Credit System & Bank Details
* Level Explanation; ISO in Middlesex league & county matches
* Our Sponsors: provide affordable & durable iBadds+Chaopai products
* Disclaimer & other things you may be aware
Personality Testing & Consultation
\#\#\#\# Step 1: TAKE THE TEST
The Oxford Capacity Analysis identifies 10 vital personality traits that influence your entire future.
It is a factual, scientific analysis taken from your answers, and it takes about an hour to complete.
\#\#\#\# Step 2: GET YOUR RESULTS
After you complete the test, your personality analysis is generated and displayed. Within minutes your analysis will highlight your strengths and weaknesses—which personality traits to take advantage of and which need help.
\#\#\#\# Step 3: CONSULTATION
While the analysis graph shows distinct personality traits, it is the interrelationship of these traits that provides the greater picture of your personality.
We provide a complimentary consultation with one of our trained staff, who will give a detailed evaluation of your personality analysis.
In this one-on-one consultation, you gain a better understanding of your personality strengths and weaknesses, and establish the recommended path to your fast and lasting success.
Sunday 4 HOURS: 2 to 6 PM
**About Session**
**Advanced**
**4 courts for 4 hours**
**High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)**
**£14 (bank transfer)**
Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the concurrent Sunday sessions (this is the 4-hour Sunday session).
Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest.
Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver.
Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots.
We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session.
**Free parking available within the school**.
Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in.
Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms**.
**DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms
SAFO Music's songwriting workshop
# Safo Music's – Songwriting workshop
**Sunday 8th March**
**11:00am – 6:00pm**
**Safo Studios, 23–27 Crouch Hill, London N4 4AP**
**£40.00**
**Led by Laurence Hobbs – gold & platinum-selling songwriter, producer, and owner of Safo Music.**
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After our sold out workshop last month, we'd like you to join us for a full-day **Songwriting workshop** at Safo Studios – a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the joy of writing songs. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, this is your chance to connect with others and explore the craft of songwriting in a supportive, inspiring environment.
### What to Expect:
Small group co-writing sessions in professional studios
A relaxed space to share ideas and build confidence
Meet like-minded musicians and discover new collaborators
Personal mentoring and guidance from Laurence Hobbs throughout the day
Working in teams, you’ll co-create original songs from scratch – blending lyrics, melodies, and experiences into something fresh and exciting. It’s all about enjoying the process, learning from each other, and celebrating the art of songwriting.
Bring your instrument, your notebook, or just yourself – and spend the day writing with us.
[ ](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JHMW8VKCW57Y4)**[Tickets: £40.00](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JHMW8VKCW57Y4)**
Spaces are limited to keep sessions intimate – book now to secure your place.
See you on the 8th March
Free Chinese English Language Exchange 语言交换
2nd Sunday of every month, join us for a relaxed and fun language exchange, where meaningful conversations flow as freely as delicious coffee and tea!
This isn't just practice; it's **accelerated progress** in a supportive setting, designed to quickly boost your **Mandarin, Cantonese and English** skills.
**How We Make It Effective & Enjoyable:**
* **Perfect Groupings:** We carefully match you with native speakers and learners at a similar level, ensuring comfortable and productive conversation practice.
* **Forget awkward silences!** We provide fun, engaging discussion topics to spark lively chats and keep the conversation flowing.
* **Maximise Your Practice:** Rotate between groups if you wish to connect with more people and strengthen your conversation skills!
* **Expert Support:** Our experienced tutor is always on hand to help.
👌 **All levels welcome!** Native speakers and learners alike.
💛 Please support the cafe by buying a drink or snack while you are here - they've kindly let us use the space.
We can't wait to welcome you!
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the exchange.** 🤝 If you’re looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, let’s chat! We're offering **complimentary 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
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**China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently communicate in Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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**🤘 FAQs:**
**I'm learning Chinese, are the sessions suitable for beginners?**
Yes! Come and speak as much or as little as you like, or just come and listen! There is no pressure!
**Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?**
Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive £10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide!
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每个月的第二个星期天,来加入我们,享受一场轻松又有趣的语言交流体验!在茶香与咖啡的陪伴下,开启一场自然流畅、充满收获的双语对话。
这不仅仅是练习,而是一种更快提升你英语水平的高效方式。我们为你打造一个轻松友好、真正有用的语言环境,让你的口语交流能力飞速进步!
**我们如何让语言交换高效又好玩:**
* **精准匹配,聊天不尴尬**:我们用心将你和母语者或相近水平的学习者配对,确保每一次对话都轻松自在又高效实用。
* **话题有趣,轻松破冰**:拒绝冷场!我们提前准备了有趣又实用的聊天话题,让你一开口就停不下来,交流自然顺畅。
* **灵活轮换,提升更全面**:想多练一点?欢迎自由选择是否换组,认识更多人、接触不同语言风格,快速提升真实沟通能力。
* **专业老师现场支持**:我们的资深语言导师会在现场提供实时帮助,确保你在交流中不断进步、有信心开口!
**活动详情:**
🗓️ **时间**:每月第二个星期日
⏰ **时段**:下午 2:30 - 4:30
💰 **费用**:免费参加
不只是练语言,这里还有文化的碰撞、朋友的陪伴和成长的喜悦。现在就来加入我们,开启你的高效交流之旅吧!
**🤘 常见问题解答:**
**我最后会不会一直说中文而一无所获?**
-不会,因为我们的“快速聊天”模式鼓励大家用中/英文交换来交流。
**会员有折扣吗?**
有,欢迎你跟你学中文的朋友分享代码**Meetup10**,他们会获得10镑的独家折扣!
Sun Bobby Moore Secondary 2.30-5.30pm, for All Level
This session is for All Level players. However beginners likely group at same courts and may not play in courts for higher level, but higher level is allowed to join with beginners to help with improvements. Please do read description below first, and if still have any issue, please contact hosts listed below for East London sessions:
Ankush: 07753 460559
If you are county & advanced players, please WhatsApp Sophy on 07912602688 for Super ISO invite session.
**How to join ISO session:**
In order for us to find you more suitable sessions, every new player please kindly fill in this SIMPLE tryout form, then we will arrange more tryout sessions. We will contact you ASAP once you submitted this form.
[https://forms.gle/zDLek2EvgwNcs7Ht9](https://forms.gle/zDLek2EvgwNcs7Ht9%22)
We run sessions every day - West, East & Central London. We normally use **[eBadders.com/iso](eBadders.com/iso)** for players to rsvp (sign up) a session with suitable range of level. So during your first or tryout session, please talk to hosts who can access your level and add you to suitable WhatsApp group. After session, Host will ask Organiser to give you access to our system then you can sign up session yourself.
**Direction:**
5 mins walk from Pudding Mill Lane Station (DLR)
10-15 mins walk from Stratford Station
(Free parking just in front of entrance)
**Session Fee** (ISO Bank Account details see Membership section):
\* £14 if pay as you go. Please pay before sign up a session. If cancel > 24 hours, payment will be kept as Credit, No Refund.
\* Cheaper session fee for Member who prepaid Credit of £60 & above, as extra FREE credit will be given (covered by Gift Aid, no membership charge, see how it works in Membership section below).
\* Fees may vary for other sessions.
***(General Information below applied to All ISO sessions)***
**How eBadders RSVP works:**
\*We link your email to our internal rsvp system with a login link sent to the email.
\*Reset password & login, rsvp via ebadders.com/iso or links sent in WhatsApp group.
\*Pay/top up via eBadders before sign up a session.
\*Click read details via eBadders sessions for bulk prepayment discount.
\*eBadders won't send reminders, mind your rsvp as charge on spot basis.
\*Sessions you signed up are listed at your profile & at Transaction at My Games.
\*Cancel 24 hours before to avoid charge, or find a replacement if cancel late.
\*Waitlist need sign up if spot open, eBadders won't push you to coming list.
\*If session says closed, pls logout & login again, or check if correct email used.
\*If bring guest, pls ask organiser for a tryout session before given access.
\*Please click Read Details at any eBadders session to see payment details, direction and how to become prepayment member etc.
**Membership (Credit System)** \- some flexible choices see below:
\* The more you prepay, the cheaper, as we will give free Credit from Gift Aid - 6% if £60+, 10% for £130+, 15% for £260+.
\* For example, if you prepay £130, you will get £13 free credit, so total credit on your account will be £143.
\* Effectively, for a 3 hours session at £13, ISO only charge £12.22 (6% off), £11.70 (10% off), £11.05 (15% off) which is much cheaper than other club charging £13-15 without free credit.
\* All Credit expire in 2 years, can be extended for exceptional reasons such as lockdown, injuries & travelling abroad.
\* Credit is applied to all ISO sessions. For first timer, please WhatsApp your email to Sophy 07912602688 after you paid Credit to ISO bank account. We will then create an account for you on [ebadders.com](http://ebadders.com/) & send you guidance (once you have login to ISO at [ebadders.com,](http://ebadders.com,/) you can track Transaction under My Games). For regular top-up, please simply transfer to ISO bank, allow Sophy 1-2 days to update your account manually.
\* Prepayment is transferable but not refundable should you no longer come to ISO sessions. If you moved far from ISO, refund may be considered, however £10 charge will be applied for more admin burden, and reasonably, the previous given free credit would be removed, so the amount for refund would be less than the balance shown.
\* ISO Bank Account Details (cash will be last resort):
Account Name: ISO Badminton Club (tick as Business Account)
Bank: HSBC
Sort Code: 40-01-06
Account number: 02714124
Reference: your profile name or who you are paying for
**Shuttlecocks:**
\* We provide good quality iBadds/Chaopai feather shuttlecocks for each ISO session. If you need any excellent badminton shuttlecocks/other products with good price, please visit website: **[http://ebadders.com/shop/](http://ebadders.com/shop/)**
**Be aware:**
\* Computer Peg System: normally used in the session when possible.
\* ISO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/808969352479450/
\* Disclaimer: Please do not leave your stuff behind. We accept no responsibility for personal injury, stolen or damaged property or any other damage occurred in our club sessions.
SAS Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
CheckedIn - London Chapter - Speed Networking With The CheckedIn App
### 📍**CheckedIn London — Speed Networking for Real Connections**
CheckedIn London is built for one thing:
**helping you meet the right people faster—in real life.**
We get you out from behind the screen and into the room, where real conversations happen.
We show up at tech mixers, networking events, and industry gatherings across Leeds and use the **CheckedIn app** to turn quick introductions into meaningful connections—*on the spot*.
### 🚀 How Speed Networking Works with CheckedIn
At each event, the CheckedIn app helps you:
* Instantly connect with people you meet—no business cards required
* Follow up later without awkward LinkedIn requests
* Remember who you met, what you talked about, and why it mattered
* Turn short conversations into real collaborations, fast
Think of CheckedIn as the **spiritual successor to LinkedIn**—
but built for **in-person moments**, not endless scrolling.
No cold DMs. No forgetting names. Just tap, connect, and keep the conversation going after the event.
Whether you’re a founder, operator, creative, or curious professional, this is a space for conversations that actually go somewhere.
Come solo or bring a colleague.
No pressure. No pitches.
Just good people, efficient introductions, and momentum.
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## 🌍 Help Us Grow CheckedIn
CheckedIn is expanding, and we’re actively looking for **chapter organizers** to help run and grow chapters in cities around the world.
If you enjoy:
* Bringing people together
* Hosting great events
* Building real community
We’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply here: **[www.checkedIn.site/organizer-apply](http://www.checkedIn.site/organizer-apply)**
***
## 🌍 About This Chapter
CheckedIn is a **chapter-based, community-driven network**.
The Londonchapter is part of the wider CheckedIn community. On some occasions, the primary organizer may not be in attendance. These meetups are designed to be **self-led, welcoming, and participatory**—members take ownership of starting conversations, making introductions, and helping others connect.
If you show up, you belong.
If you tap in, connections start immediately.
**Join us. Check in. Connect faster.**
**CheckedIn — open the app and tap.**
🏸Social Badminton Doubles📍Mile End 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45172
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a casual, friendly & social badminton session. The session is for mixed ability players. So please be respectful and kind towards less experienced players - we all have to start somewhere
join our WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/K507zMefM5pItnjxbXEgNg?mode=ems_copy_t
We use YONEX MAVIS 600 Nylon Shuttlecocks.
We have 2 spare rackets, or you can rent rackets from the sports centre (I think it’s about £2.50, but not sure)
Format: We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating opponents/partners across courts so everyone plays each other.
**Rules**
Classic doubles rules - can be explained at the start of the session if you’re new to badminton or need a reminder.
FREE BACHATA CLASS & FREE ENTRY AT BAILANDO SUNDAYS - Be at one Regent ST
Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friends—no partner needed!
**Schedule (This Sunday):**
• 6:30 PM – Free Bachata Taster
• 7:00 PM – Bachata Classes (3 Levels)
• 8:00 PM – Salsa Classes (3 Levels)
• 9:00 PM–12:30 AM – FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz)
**What to expect:**
• Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time
• Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levels—absolute beginners to improvers
• Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night
**Why social dancing is good for you:**
Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and posture—without feeling like “exercise.” It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to “listen” with your body). It’s also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a community—one song at a time.
Good to know:
• No partner or experience required
• Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in
• Classes start right on time—don’t miss your warm-up!
Price: £10 one class £12 two classes
6:30 PM class is FREE intro to bachata
RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺
Master the Art of Communication
Welcome to our **Free Event - Master the Art of Communication**!
Join us at the Church of Scientology **Life Improvement Centre** to learn valuable basics of communication and skills that will help you in both your personal and professional life.
During this event, you will learn
some fundamentals of communication - what is it,
what are the vital parts of the communication formula....
and have the opportunity to participate in these new skills.
Hear from trained and experienced communicators, and practice communication techniques in a supportive environment.
Whether you struggle with public speaking, conflict resolution, or simply want to improve your relationships, this is for you!
Come and discover the power of knowledge and how to achieve effective communication.
Find out how you could guide and control communication in your life!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your communication abilities and connect with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you here!
SAS Events Near You
Connect with your local SAS community
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
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.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives**
Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday.
Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”.
Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
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.
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! ☀️


















