Scala Akka

Vision Language Models (VLMs) such as LLaVA, Qwen-VL, Nemotron VL and GPT-4o have unlocked a new era in AI where language and sight converge into a single reasoning system. These models can describe images, answer visual questions, read documents, and interpret charts — but their true power emerges when you fine-tune them on domain-specific data, teaching them to see and reason about the visual world that matters to you. In this hands-on session, we walk through the full fine-tuning pipeline for vision-language models. We begin by understanding how these architectures work — how a visual encoder like CLIP or SigLIP is coupled with a large language model through a projection layer, and how the interplay between image tokens and text tokens enables multimodal reasoning. We then move into the practical side: preparing image-text datasets, choosing the right fine-tuning strategy (full fine-tuning vs. LoRA vs. QLoRA), configuring training with frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers and PEFT, and evaluating results on real-world benchmarks. We will also discuss when and why fine-tuning a VLM is the right approach compared to alternatives like prompt engineering or retrieval-augmented generation, and how to avoid common pitfalls such as catastrophic forgetting, overfitting on small visual datasets, and misaligned image-text pairs. Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and — if you have one — a dataset you would like to try. By the end of the session you will have a clear, reproducible workflow for adapting any open-source vision-language model to a custom task. \*\*📅 Open to all levels — no prerequisites, just curiosity.\*\*

Come join me on a walking tour exploring the sites of some of the former prisons in Dublin 8. Led by a staff member for Kilmainham Gaol Museum, this walking tour will visit the sites of former 18th and 19th century prisons in the south inner city. These lost prisons include the Four Courts Marshall sea debtors' prison, the notorious Black Dog Prison and the site where Newgate Gaol, Dublin's first prison, once stood. Tour begins in Anne Devlin People's Park in Pimlico. Please only RSVP if you don't have a ticket and are interested and available to attend on the day. Members are responsible for their own Health & Safety at Meetups events. Walk starts at 2pm and finishes at 3.30pm. We will meet in Pimlico for 1.45pm. I look forward to seeing you there

Tired of casual chit chat with no connection among strangers? Looking for a new activity to pick up on weekends? Ready to get your body moving, sweating, and discover a new side of yourself you did not know you had? You are in luck, we have just what the doctor ordered! Experience the wonderful environment that can only be had with the sound of Afro-Latin music. Learn to feel the rhythm and body movement of traditional Cuban Salsa, show off your moves with Sensual bachata, or simply come to have good craic and meet new folks! Class schedule as follows: ● **3 - 4pm**: Salsa class ● **4 - 5pm:** Bachata class ● **5 - 6pm:** Social Dance ● **VENUE**: Turk's Head 27 Parliament St Dublin 2 ***Note***: *Meetup attendance list is not reflective of actual number of people that show up! Come with or without a partner and get ready to dance!* Check our website for specifics on upcoming events: [https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com](https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com/)

**Book your ticket (6;34 euros) on EVENTBRITE. Money going to chariety.** Overview Come join us for a fascinating tour exploring the history and art of The Masonry building in Dublin 8! **The Masonry - History and Art Tour** Discover the hidden gems of Dublin 8 with our immersive tour of the historic Masonry building, now a vibrant workspace (Iconic Offices) and café. Step back in time as we explore the refurbished former seed warehouse, a beacon of Dublin's architectural heritage dating back to 1778. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and rich history embedded in its walls. Then, immerse yourself in the creative pulse of the neighbourhood as we showcase the diverse artwork of talented local artists. Our tour offers a captivating blend of past and present, weaving together the stories of Dublin's past with the vibrant expressions of its present-day culture. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Dublin's historic heart and artistic soul. Light refreshments and pastries will be provided on the day by The Art of Coffee. **MONIES GOING TO LOCAL CHARITY** DETAILS: **09:45 Meet outside the main entrance to the building** \*\*10:00:\*\*Tour begins Afer the tour there is coffee/tea provided **Buy your ticket on Eventbrite BEFORE pressing Attend!**

Centro Cultural Capoeira Água de Beber (CECAB) – Capoeira Água de Beber Cultural Centre – is a non-profit organization, founded officially in January 2002. Its pivot activity is Capoeira (classes, rodas, workshops, public presentations, cultural events, performances), however it aggregates other cultural manifestations as: samba de roda, maculelê, frevo, ciranda, dança do coco, dança afro, puxada de rede, craftworks workshops of making and playing music instruments, video projections, movies, lectures about relevant cultural topics and matters related to enforcement of citizenship. All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.

In this seminar we will once again be exploring the Five Buddha Mandala, a rich symbol of Tantric Buddhism. Last time out, we met Akshobya and Ratnasambhava, so this time we have the pleasure of meeting Amoghasiddhi, Amitabha and Vairocana. We will be reflecting on their qualities – fearlessness, compassion and appreciation of ultimate truth – and on how we can come to cultivate these more fully in our lives. All are welcome; no prior experience of Buddhism is required. The session begins at 1pm and finishes at 3pm with a tea break in the middle. The event is drop-in and free of charge, although [donations](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/regular-donation/) are welcome. Come for the free tea and biscuits, stay for a glimpse into Tantric Buddhism’s view of the world!

**Price:** **€17 total** **How to Book:** **€5** deposit send to book your spot via Revolut [HERE](revolut.me/mujdeatici) ➡️ **Note:** Name + Event Date * **€12 balance** to be paid in person at the event. **IMPORTANT:** Only payments via **Revolut** guarantee your seat. An RSVP alone is not a formal registration. Looking for a relaxing and creative experience in Dublin? Join our Clay & Coffee Workshop where you can unwind, enjoy a lovely coffee, and create your own unique clay piece in a warm social atmosphere. Perfect for: Beginners Friends night out Solo guests Date ideas Tourists visiting Dublin No experience needed – we guide you step by step. What’s included: Clay materials Tools Guidance throughout the session Great atmosphere Come solo or bring a friend and enjoy a cosy creative evening. **How It Works** ☕ Step 1 – Coffee First Order your favourite drink and settle in Step 2 – Meet & Relax Small group, easy conversation, no pressure ✋ Step 3 – Gentle Guidance Learn simple hand-building basics at your own pace 🏺Step 4 – Play with Clay Create a small clay piece and enjoy the process 🙃Step 5 – Leave Happy Take your clay piece home on the day **What to Expect** • Small group (4–6 people) for a warm, relaxed atmosphere • No experience needed • Clay and tools included ✨ This is a creative clay event, not a firing or glazing class. ✨ We focus on the process, not perfection Location: Starbucks EBS, 30–34 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (sometimes a little longer) ⏱️ Duration: approx. 1–1.5 hours ✨ Limited spots — small groups only Reserve your place today! Whats App: https://wa.me/353832051940 Please, Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/potteryclassdublin?igsh=ajNmcWlwaTg4dTB1) [Google Business](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=7887d4d5fed606cb&sxsrf=AE3TifMbb1it7I0rQkyCcRmA4rTpRz7cqg%3A1760897289411&kgmid=%2Fg%2F11xw5cqrqf&q=Ceramic%20%26%20Art%20Studio%20by%20Mujde%20Atici&shndl=30&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F2)

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Jugger is a fast paced but easy to pick up sport that is great for beginners. Its like a combination of tag rugby and fencing and is a great way to meet new people and then hit them with a padded stick. Its light contact and the only gear you need to bring is clothing you are comfortable running around in and some water.

**💗 Genuine Speed Dating on Zoom for Dublin Singles on Zoom** On the night, you'll experience host-managed one-on-one rounds with Dublin people in your age bracket who match your profile, while a host ensures nothing feels forced. Before the session, a short matching quiz is included in the process — quiz results from that step to give you a personally matched Dublin lineup, which means the rounds feel more natural and less forced. After the event, we send out mutual matches — contact details flow only on mutual selection — and from there you take it forward at your own pace. **Choose your age range and claim your spot:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=470.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Dublin&groupurlname=club-of-intentional-singles-seeking-depth&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=470.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Dublin&groupurlname=club-of-intentional-singles-seeking-depth&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=470.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Dublin&groupurlname=club-of-intentional-singles-seeking-depth&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=470.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Dublin&groupurlname=club-of-intentional-singles-seeking-depth&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Your seat is not locked yet:** Your rsvp here is a signal of interest not a booking, so click the appropriate age group link above, register, and do the personality quiz — spots run out faster than you would expect so register now, and the registration is what actually counts, not the RSVP. --- **What you can expect** 1. **Sign up** – via the registration link above for your bracket, then complete the short personality quiz, as the quiz plus registration is what counts. 2. **Launch Zoom** – by opening the session link at the right time, it runs in your browser so setup takes seconds, and a host is live and will walk you through everything. 3. **Have your dates** – back-to-back private Zoom rounds with Dublin singles sorted to your age and personality, with everything paced by a host so nothing drags, as the quiz results already did the work of choosing who you meet. 4. **Discover your matches** – we reveal mutual matches once the session ends, as privacy is guaranteed for all non-mutual selections, and the next step is entirely in your hands. **This is for you if:** - Returners across Dublin who have had enough of swiping left and right with no results and are serious about meeting someone. - Members throughout Dublin ready to move past profiles that never convert to actual dates and are ready for a genuine first impression. - Anyone at all from Dublin wanting to escape swiping left and right with no results and want to try something that actually works. - Residents from the Dublin area who have given up on matches that ghost after two messages and are ready for a genuine first impression. **What to Know** - **Format:** Private via a live hosted call running short speed dating rounds throughout, age-matched and quiz-curated for the whole session. - **Where:** No venue required — on any Wi-Fi-connected device, just a camera microphone and decent Wi-Fi, and wherever you feel at ease is effectively your venue. - **Host:** A seasoned host keeps the evening smooth and well-paced throughout, freeing you up to be fully present in each round — every transition and every call to move on is handled. - **Vibe:** Laid-back face-to-face sessions with Dublin singles who are done with the usual options, and you will find it hard to believe this replaced a swipe. - **Duration:** Around an hour and change from host intro to final round, and it is over before you know it. ⭐ *"Finally something that is not swiping — laughed more than I expected"* – Dublin single --- ✨ Done with apps — start here — grab your spot above and all the logistics are covered in your own time. Your next chapter might start tonight. 🌸 ✨

Hello! Join us at our weekly Balfolk dancing session in the **NED O'SHEAS pub from 4 to 6pm!** 💃 Learn folk dances from many countries, meet people from all over the world and enjoy some live music at the end of the session! 🪕🎻🪗 Beginners and two-left feet people are welcome! You won’t be left on your own to figure out the steps as we will provide guidance and instructions. 🙂 Entry is free but donations [suggested €5] are welcome to help develop the group and support the organization of special events with professional dancers and musicians. 🥳 Don’t hesitate to give it a try, new people join us all the time and the group is very welcoming. Just come as you are! 😊 See you there!

Would you like to try the catalan tradition of "human towers" in Dublin? No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to discover this Catalan tradition, make friends, and have fun! If you're interested, come try! ☺️ @castellersofeire

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Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

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**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

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!