Scaling Agile

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our [Luma event page](https://luma.com/sbd5tsj6). RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 [https://luma.com/sbd5tsj6](https://luma.com/sbd5tsj6) To stay up-to-date with our latest events, please subscribe to our luma calendar here: [https://luma.com/techtank](https://luma.com/techtank) **Everyone's a builder now.** PMs are shipping prototypes. Marketers are building tools. Sales reps are automating their own workflows. Everyone's a builder now, and the velocity is real (but also insane). So is the sprawl of AI tools, data, and decisions happening across every function. Join us for a candid conversation with **[Kyle Lacy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/)** (CMO), **[Scott Peacock](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sptechnology/)** (SVP & Head of Product), and **[Nitin Chopra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinnitin/)** (CIO & CISO) of the **[Docebo](http://www.docebo.com?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=ai_panel_june1)** leadership team about what AI is actually doing inside companies, the leverage, the risks, and the roles quietly reshaping around it. Whether you're building AI into your work or just trying to keep up with the pace of change around you, this one's worth showing up for. *** ## About the Panelists **[Kyle Lacy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/)** is the Chief Marketing Officer at Docebo. He drives global brand strategy, demand generation, and go-to-market execution, and has spent nearly two decades building and scaling high-growth software companies. **[Scott Peacock](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sptechnology/)** is the SVP & Head of Product at Docebo. He leads the vision, strategy, and execution of Docebo's product portfolio, blending technical depth with go-to-market alignment and deep customer empathy. **[Nitin Chopra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinnitin/)** is the CIO & CISO at Docebo. With over 15 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, he leads the strategic development of IT and cybersecurity strategy, focusing on reliable, scalable, and secure SaaS solutions. *** ## Event Sponsor This event is sponsored by **[Docebo](http://www.docebo.com?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=ai_panel_june1)**. Docebo (TSX: DCBO, NASDAQ: DCBO) is an AI-powered learning platform helping organizations train employees, customers, and partners at scale. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Docebo combines advanced AI capabilities with an intuitive platform to deliver personalized learning experiences across a wide range of industries and audiences worldwide. Docebo is hiring in the Toronto area! Check out open positions **[here](www.docebo.com/careers?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=ai_panel_june1)**.  *** ## Venue Partner Our venue partner for this event is **[BrainStation](https://brainstation.io/)**. BrainStation is a global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation. Founded in 2012, BrainStation has certified over **35,000 professionals** and worked with some of the largest companies in the world through cutting-edge digital skills training delivered online and in person from campuses in **New York, London, and Toronto**.  *** ## Important Notes for RSVPs **RSVP Commitment** ​If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. No-shows may affect your ability to attend future TechTank events. ​​ **Photography & Video Disclaimer ​** By attending, you acknowledge that photos and/or videos may be taken and used for future promotional content. If you’d prefer not to be included, please inform the TechTank organizers when you arrive. ​​ *** ## About TechTank **[TechTank](https://www.techtankto.com/)** is a Toronto tech community bringing developers, designers, product managers, and builders together through talks, workshops, and community events. Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions: [https://linktr.ee/techtankto](https://linktr.ee/techtankto)  *** **Interested in Supporting TechTank?** If you or your company are interested in sponsoring a TechTank event or supporting the community, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 **Email us:** [techtankto@gmail.com](https://techtankto@gmail.com)

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**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)! (Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity) **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). 🤝**POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment. **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 50+ chapters in 25+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Mississauga Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

It's a private session. Not a group event. Some sessions and diagnostics are done in chat text format, no live call is required needed. Advanced sessions are done with the help of personal video call. **Business Consulting with Andy Li** Unlock powerful business insights with Andy Li. With 20 years of experience and multiple certifications, Andy offers professional guidance to elevate your business success and personal growth. ### Get Clarity and Solutions **Services:** - **Business Constellations:** Unlock your professional potential. - **Family Constellations:** Resolve issues affecting business dynamics. - **Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy:** Overcome personal blocks impacting performance. **Benefits:** - **Enhanced Decision-Making:** Clear, actionable insights. - **Conflict Resolution:** Address internal and external conflicts. - **Strategic Planning:** Develop effective strategies. - **Improved Leadership:** Boost your leadership skills. - **Increased Productivity:** Overcome barriers to productivity. - **Achieve Goals:** Gain guidance on money, business, and personal desires. **Why Attend?** - **Tailored Insights:** Customized guidance for any business or personal issue. **Personal Sessions:** - Available to book at your best time online or held at the Music Garden. **Pricing:** - Free express consultations ONLINE are available. - Offline sessions starting from $25 CAD / 15 min. **How to Participate:** - **Pre-Registration Required:** Register at least one day before the event. - **Easy Registration:** Message WhatsApp at 437-606-6502. 🔗 [Register Now](https://wa.me/%2B14376066502) Don’t miss out on valuable insights to enhance your business success and achieve your goals. Reserve your spot today! **Certifications:** - Certified Hypnotherapist - Licensed Psychologist - Family Constellations Instructor - Business Constellations Expert - Master Teacher of Runic Reiki, Tantra Reiki, Kundalini Reiki - Magister of Egyptian Temple Magic and Greek Mysteries - President of Academy of Temple Arts **Details & Testimonials:** [PsiTrends.com](http://www.psitrends.com)

**Set goals.** **Be accountable for them.** **Move your life forward with purpose.** Our goal is to cause greatness by mentoring men to live with excellence and, as mature masculine leaders, create successful families, careers and communities. If you have the desire to work on being the man that your legacy demands that you be (which means being the best you can be, we can work on what your legacy demands with you later) and the man you always wanted to be then we look forward to you attending. Our group is part of Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI). This group meets Mondays, North of Finch Avenue, usually indoors, outdoors in the summer but occasionally on Zoom. To confirm this week's location, please rsvp to Ricardo, call/text (647) 880-1488, or email ricardophilip@hotmail.com From MDI website[: https://goo.gl/3DQ6](https://goo.gl/3DQ6aY)aY From Toronto Sta[r: https://goo.gl/oDH](https://goo.gl/oDH3uX)3uX Regular attendees do not always RSVP, expect 6-8 men to be present.

We are a men's group where you can expect a frank and confidential space to speak personally, engage in interesting conversations or get support for your personal goals. This new team meets weekly on the East side of Toronto. Our group is part of Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI). This group prefers to meet outdoors but occasionally on Zoom. Guests are welcome but it's pretty casual so make sure you are expected in case we move locations. You can rsvp via meetup or call Tim @ 416-278-3058 to confirm this week’s location. The MDI Mission: To cause greatness by mentoring men to live with excellence and, as mature masculine leaders, create successful families, careers and communities. From MDI website[: https://goo.gl/3DQ6](https://goo.gl/3DQ6aY)aY From Toronto Sta[r: https://goo.gl/oDH](https://goo.gl/oDH3uX)3uX

As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘**community**’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is **critical thinking** different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but surely can think through it critically. That’s a big, and hopeful, first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk!

AI is becoming part of automation, observability, and quality workflows. As adoption grows, teams are also managing new challenges around complexity, engineering data, and trust. Join us at the Test Automation Summit – Toronto 2026 \| Toronto\, Canada \| 5 June 2026 & explore practical insights on AI\-assisted quality engineering\, agentic AI\, observability\, and scalable QA workflows\. Who Should Attend • QA & Quality Engineering Leaders • Automation Engineers & SDETs • Engineering & Delivery Managers • DevOps & Platform Teams • Teams exploring AI-assisted engineering workflows • Professionals focused on scalability, observability, and quality strategy Join QA leaders and practitioners sharing real-world experiences from modern engineering environments. These are some of the conversations shaping modern QA today — and they’re exactly what this summit is designed to explore. Keynote Session Neil Price-Jones, President of TASSQ What Are We Going to Do with All the Information? A perspective on how engineering teams can make better use of growing amounts of testing, quality, and operational data. Featured Sessions \- Jeremy Berriault\, Founder of Berriault & Associates Consulting Group AI Won’t Save Your Quality: Build a Decision-Making Operating System That Scales. Exploring why sustainable quality engineering requires stronger operational decision-making — not just more AI tools. \- Don Jackson\, Technical Evangelist from Perforce Software Sick of Framework Frustrations? Agentic AI Can Remove Them All. A practical discussion on how agentic AI may help reduce complexity within automation frameworks and engineering workflows. \- Natalia Moyseyenko\, Head of Test Management Practice from EPAM Canada AI-Powered Quality Engineering: Strategy, Automation, and Insights at Scale. Insights into how AI-assisted quality engineering practices are evolving across enterprise-scale environments. Panel Discussion Navigating the Next Wave: How AI, Sustainability, and Human-Centered Design Are Redefining Quality Assurance Featuring: \- Rob Virdee\, Senior Consultant from NVP Software Solutions \- Ian Howlett\, Vice President from Innosphere \- Syed Faeez Sultan\, Associate Director from Iris Software Fireside Speakers Rob Virdee\, Senior Consultant \| NVP Software Solutions Ari Rowland\, Co\-founder \| Canadian Quality and Testing Association\. Topic: Beyond the Hype: Personal Journeys in Shaping the Future of QA through Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Innovation Why This Event Matters Many organisations are currently experimenting with AI across engineering and QA workflows. At the same time, teams are also navigating the following: • Increasing delivery complexity • Larger volumes of engineering data • Faster release expectations • Evolving automation architectures This summit focuses on those practical realities through implementation experiences, engineering discussions, and lessons learned from teams actively exploring the shift. Seats are starting to fill — if this is already on your radar, it’s worth planning early. [Register here](https://www.testingmind.com/event/test-automation-summit-toronto/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Toronto) If you're involved in modern QA, engineering quality, automation, or secure delivery practices – this is a conversation worth being part of.

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/8/b/f/600_466702719.jpeg Be part of a supportive community of regular people looking to improve their wellness, shed a few pounds and have some fun! Come to our introductory class and learn about our effective and informative 5 week program! Lose up to 10 lbs** in 5 weeks and have the opportunity to win prizes for losing weight! Best of all; learn how to keep the weight off! • Weekly Nutrition Class • Weekly Weigh-in • Personal Wellness Coach to help you! • Support and Motivation • Learn how to keep the weight off! ** As part of a healthy lifestyle you can generally expect to lose around half a pound to 1 pound per week!

Join us for a special pre-summit **“Meet the Community” evening** with **AWS User Group Toronto**! This casual networking session is a great way to connect with fellow builders, cloud enthusiasts, and AWS community members ahead of the main summit. Whether you’re a student, developer, architect, or just curious about cloud, this is a perfect space to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, and grow your network. Expect light conversations, meaningful connections, and a relaxed atmosphere as we bring the community together before the big event. 📅 **Date:** June 2, 2026 🕠 **Time:** 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 **Venue:** Amazon Toronto Office (YYZ16), Floor 47, Rooms 101 & 102 📍 **Address:** 40 King St W, 47th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2 , (Take Elevators from lowest floor to Floor 47) Looking forward to seeing everyone there and kicking off the summit with great energy and conversations!

Every Wednesday Night! Free Magic The Gathering Commander games at Hairy Tarantula, hosted by Toronto Gaymers! Please note: Masks are required in store! For more information and to RSVP please over to harryt.com/events

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

​Hey Toronto ClickHouse community 👋 ​We’re back with another meetup — bringing together database enthusiasts for an evening of talks, networking, food, and drinks! ​**Agenda** * ​**5:30 PM** – Arrivals, food & drinks * ​**6:00 – 6:10 PM** – Intros! * ​**6:10** – **6:30PM** \- Khaled Zaky Sr\. Director @ RBC \( Royal Bank of Canada\) * ​**6:30 – 6:50 PM** – Maxim Mirkin Director @ Questrade * ​**6:50 - 7:10PM -** Alexei Zenin Sr Engineer @ Software Consultant * ​**7:10 - 7:30PM** \- Semyon Khlavich founder & Evgenii Baldin Developer @ Socialpruf * ​**7:30 – 8:00 PM** – Q&A + Networking ​✨ Expect insightful talks, interactive discussions, and plenty of time to connect with fellow ClickHouse users and experts.

This is a ticketed event. You can register [here](https://luma.com/trajec-2gru). ​ Could an AI company’s internal coding agents create a “rogue deployment”, a set of agents running without human knowledge or permission? In February and March 2026, [METR](https://metr.org/?utm_source=luma), the organization behind the [time horizons graph](https://metr.org/time-horizons/), conducted a pilot of a process to assess just that. Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, and OpenAI gave us access to their most capable internal LLMs and a wide range of non-public information. We concluded that, while internal agents plausibly had the means, motive, and opportunity to start small rogue deployments, they didn’t have the means to avoid human detection indefinitely. METR researcher Thomas Broadley explains the process, the six key facts that informed our conclusion, and how we expect risk to evolve over the next few months. ​You can watch a livestream of the talk [here](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live?utm_source=luma).

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

Get ready for a Picnic, this is our social and member appreciation event for the year! Feel free to bring family, but be sure to reach out with the number of attendees, so we can provide food for everyone. There will of course be food, music, games and fun! Event is held rain or shine, we have a covered shelter house reserved for the event. Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- 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. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-annual-columbus-ace-summer-picnic/.

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\.

Join us for Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn! Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the unsolved murder of a preteen girl and the disappearance of another. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story-and survive this homecoming.

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!

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately. The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**. This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects. **Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places: * **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page) * **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/) After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)