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DOORS OPEN: 18:30 TALK STARTS: 19:00 NETWORKING: 20:00 – 21:30 **Our Speakers** **Jordina Torrents, Senior Generative AI Manager, HP** **Konstantin Matskevich, Computer Vision Lead, Twindo** **Jordina Torrents – From Research to Real-World AI Systems** Jordina Torrents is a Senior Generative AI Manager at HP, where she leads the AI Lab at the R&D centre in Barcelona. She holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, with research experience at King’s College London and Google UK. Her work focuses on turning advances in machine learning and generative AI into real-world systems, leading initiatives across large-scale data, cloud infrastructure and production-ready AI. Alongside her industry role, Jordina is an associate professor at UOC and La Salle (Ramon Llull University), contributing to research and teaching in computer vision, generative AI and machine learning. Her work has been recognised through international awards including Google Women Techmakers, McKinsey Next Generation Women Leaders and the Ada Byron Young Award. **Konstantin Matskevich – Building Computer Vision Systems for Real-World Environments** Konstantin Matskevich is a Computer Vision Lead at Twindo (formerly Canvas), where he leads the development and productionisation of computer vision systems for 3D scanning, SLAM and Scan2CAD conversion. With a background in autonomous driving and perception systems, he has worked across the full lifecycle of computer vision technologies, from research and modelling to real-world deployment. At Twindo, Konstantin focuses on translating state-of-the-art research into production-ready systems, working with technologies such as 3D Gaussian Splatting and spatial machine learning models, while building scalable architectures and leading engineering teams. His work reflects the broader challenge of turning experimental computer vision methods into reliable systems that operate under real-world constraints. **What’s In It For You?** Some of the most interesting advances in AI today are not happening in isolation, but at the intersection of research, data and real-world systems. In this DeepTech Talks edition, Jordina and Konstantin will explore what it really takes to move from experimentation to production, across two very different but complementary domains: generative AI and computer vision. You’ll hear about: • How advanced AI models move from research environments into production systems • What it takes to build reliable computer vision systems for real-world use cases • The gap between state-of-the-art research and scalable engineering • How teams structure, prioritise and deliver deep tech products under real constraints Expect a grounded discussion on how deep tech companies turn complex models into systems that actually work in the real world. **Who Should Come?** • AI/ML engineers and computer vision engineers • Product leaders and engineering managers • Deep tech founders and technical leaders • Researchers interested in applied AI and system design • Anyone curious about how advanced AI becomes usable technology **Extras** We’ll have food and drinks 🍷🍕 Come ready to meet engineers, founders, researchers and technology leaders building the next generation of deep tech systems. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot on Meetup while you can. **Brought to you by DeepTech Recruitment & Cloudworks.** Disclaimer The organisers and venue shall not be held liable for any incidents, losses or damages occurring during the event.

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**UX Hub** is thrilled to welcome you to an event hosted by [Docplanner](https://www.docplanner.com) at their beautiful office in Poblenou, in the heart of Barcelona's innovation district. **Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You** As AI accelerates the pace of production, the fear of being "out-paced" is real. But designers already hold the key to the future: the Design System. Far from just a library of components, a robust Design System sits at the critical intersection of design and code—the exact language AI speaks. In this talk, we’ll explore why the foundations you’ve already built are the ultimate launchpad for AI-driven scale and speed. Learn how to pivot your design system from a static resource into an automated engine, ensuring that as we scale at the speed of light, Design remains the pilot, not just a passenger. **Speaker** [Nikki Plyem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiplyem/) is Design Manager of Product Platform at Docplanner. With over 15 years in the design industry, Nikki leads the design in the Product Platform team at Docplanner, where she focuses on building the systems and services that allow design to scale globally. Her career spans award-winning agencies and high-growth Fintech, but her unique approach to design systems is rooted in her earlier life in New York City. Before pivoting to design, Nikki spent years as a professional improviser with a background in Theater and Sociology—disciplines that taught her how to navigate complex human systems and collaborate in real-time. **Hosts** This event is hosted by [Docplanner](https://www.docplanner.com), a global healthcare platform focused on making access to care simpler, from discovery to booking. They design tools for both patients and clinics, shaping how millions of people experience healthcare every day. **Location:** Docplanner, Omron Europe, [Carrer de Josep Pla, 2, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a35a284a30e3:0xffdc5d7e01ee12a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALfB0bn_p1G9zS7yYICl8fr4aT-cjBYl7Ow1DKvi6gv1FzDSE3Dt9fmIH5k78PONlJNEn2S6UnpOuo_VNIeUd69dkI5RJ0kaw7TjtxPjtwYy8KKc80BkMTozTqyRXiKCcXK9G8y-NccOB4S1Ci0SPkuWLJ5BCVWC80yGZ9bhinpCpoBKNV5cyovr3wH4BWM1_lNTf8IsVTvO) **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Nikki Plyem * Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You * Hosts: Docplanner * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, AI specialists, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓️ Date**: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 18:30–21:30 📍 **Location:** Omron Europe, [Carrer de Josep Pla, 2, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a35a284a30e3:0xffdc5d7e01ee12a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **Why You’ll Love It:** A discussion about hope for the future of AI and UX. **Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket!

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**Hello, fellow DevOps enthusiasts 🤓** On **April 28th**, we'll meet again for a couple of insightful talks, hosted by **[ERNI](https://www.betterask.erni/es-es/)**! 📍**Location**: El Triangle\, Pl\. de Catalunya\, 1\-4\, 3º planta\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/o6PfJFXRxhYPWSwr7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/o6PfJFXRxhYPWSwr7) \-\-\-\-\-\- 📅 **Agenda** * **18:30 - 18:40** Welcome from the hosts * **18:45 - 19:30** Proxmox HCS (Home Cloud Services) * **19:30 - 20:15** FinOps from Code: Controlling Cloud Costs with Terraform and Infracost * **20:15 - 21:00** Networking & Snacks \-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 Talks & Speakers** * **Title: "Proxmox HCS (Home Cloud Services)"** * **Speaker**: [Oliana Cintas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliana-cintas-grau-7a393a160/) - *Senior IT consultant at [ERNI](https://www.betterask.erni/es-es/).* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: In this session, Oliana will demonstrate how to use the open-source platform Proxmox to build a personal data center or "HomeLab" for less than 250€. We will walk through a real-world scenario: deploying a frontend web app using a fully automated CI/CD pipeline. You’ll learn how to integrate GitLab, LXC containers, and Terraform to mirror professional environments right from your living room. Stepping into a specialized, high-stakes role can be intimidating—especially when mistakes are costly. DevOps is the perfect example: the "barrier to entry" often feels like it requires a massive enterprise budget just to practice. But is it possible to master production-grade DevOps without breaking the bank? * **About**: Oliana Cintas is a Maker with over 8 years of experience in the automotive sector. He is the former co-owner of a non-profit maker association and an app startup. *** * **Title: "FinOps from Code: Controlling Cloud Costs with Terraform and Infracost"** * **Speaker**: [Julia Lamenza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlamenza/) - *Senior SRE & Cloud Architect - Consultant* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: Cloud costs often become visible only after deployment. In fast-moving environments, engineering teams can unintentionally introduce expensive infrastructure changes with every pull request. This talk explores how to shift left cost awareness by embedding FinOps directly into the development workflow. Using Terraform and Infracost, we can bring real-time cost estimation into pull requests, enabling engineers to understand the financial impact of their changes before deployment. * **About**: Site Reliability Engineer with 13+ years of experience building and operating scalable infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments. Outside of work, she enjoys speaking at tech events, exploring new places, and building connections within the community. \-\-\-\-\-\- 🔑 **Important Access Note** Our host requires the attendees to provide their ID to grant us access to their offices. **Do not forget to fill in the "NIF - NIE - Passport - email" field** when registering!

Com es comença a notar que els dies són més càlids!!! Ha arribat l’hora de sortir de casa, de gaudir del sol, de dedicar un temps a la nostra condició física, i de donar-li la benvinguda a la primavera 🌷🌻🪻. Et convidem a una sessió gratuïta de Marxa Nòrdica👏👏👏. Veuràs que hi ha poques places disponibles al Meetup, i és per què marxaràs amb el grup que ve regularment. No només aprendràs la tècnica, sinó que també coneixeràs molta gent 😊. Si prefereixes venir amb un amic o amiga, també està convidat🧑‍🤝‍🧑. L'activitat comença a les 10 del matí, però et recomanem que arribis uns minuts abans del començament de la sessió per escollir els bastons, aclarir qualsevol dubte que puguis tenir i conèixer els tècnics de marxa nòrdica. Ah! I no passa res si mai no has fet marxa nòrdica! Marxaràs amb el grup d'iniciació i tothom està aprenent 😊. **Resum:** Activitat totalment gratuïta 👍 🕛10:00 (si us plau arriba uns minuts abans) 📍Ubicació: Seu d'Espluga Viva. Carrer de Sant Francesc Xavier, 7, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona 🦯🦯Nosaltres et deixarem els bastons. **Què cal portar?** • Roba còmoda • Sabatilles esportives • Una ampolla d'aigua • I moltes ganes d'aprendre i millorar l'estat físic 👏. Clica a Assistiré i t'esperem a les 10. No cal fer res més!! Si ja ens coneixes, continues estant convidat/da a repetir i formar part del grup de marxa i al mateix temps altres membres podran apuntar-se a la primera sessió gratuïta. Vols més informació? Contacta per email ✉️ secretaria@esplugaviva.cat o truca al ☎️93 473 39 09

Ponent: Alberto Larraz, cofundador d'IsardVDI IsardVDI va néixer fa més de 14 anys com a resposta a una necessitat molt concreta: cobrir el buit que hi havia a l'ecosistema del programari lliure a l'hora d'oferir una alternativa real a solucions propietàries com Citrix o VMware Horizon en entorns educatius que no es podien permetre el cost d'aquestes solucions. El que va començar com un projecte per desplegar escriptoris virtuals ha anat creixent i transformant-se al ritme del feedback de la seva comunitat d'usuaris, incorporant funcionalitats que avui el converteixen en una eina versàtil: muntatge d'escenaris de ciberseguretat, democratització de l'accés a escriptoris amb capacitats de GPU, integració de dispositius remots i locals o la gestió avançada d'usuaris i plantilles. En aquesta xerrada explicarem com va ser aquest recorregut i ens aturarem especialment en un dels girs més interessants del projecte: la gestió de GPUs. El que originalment es va desenvolupar per donar suport a escriptoris amb acceleració gràfica i 3D s'ha convertit ara en la base sobre la qual desplegem instàncies per executar inferències locals amb models d'IA. Compartirem l'arquitectura, les decisions tècniques preses pel camí i els reptes d'aprofitar infraestructura pensada per a VDI en càrregues de treball d'IA. Mostrarem com IsardVDI t'ajuda a treure profit a la teva infraestructura per generar imatges, executar xats LLM i fer servir assistents de codi sobre models d'IA locals i sobirans. 📅 **Data:** 28 d'abril ⏰ **Hora d'inici de la xerrada:** 19:00 h 📍 **Ubicació:** [Akasha Hub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZE8q8uaag8UgnRCA) \- Carrer de la Verneda\, 19\, Nau 1 · Barcelona

**DESCUBRE LOS SECRETOS DEL PARC DE LA CIUTADELLA, QUE ACABA DE ESTRENAR INVERNADERO Y UMBRÁCULO** Disfruta de un **paseo guiado por el Parc de la Ciutadella** y redescubre sus espacios más singulares y sorprendentes. Durante el recorrido visitaremos el recién restaurado **Umbráculo**, un rincón lleno de vegetación exótica y encanto, y el elegante **Invernadero**, testigo de la historia botánica de la ciudad. Nos detendremos ante la espectacular **Cascada Monumental**, donde descubrirás curiosidades como su sorprendente **"acuario secreto"**, y pasearemos junto al **lago**, uno de los espacios más relajantes del parque. El recorrido también nos llevará hasta el **Parlament de Catalunya**, un edificio cargado de historia, y descubriremos la fascinante historia del parque urbano más grande de la ciudad. 🌳 Naturaleza, historia y curiosidades en un solo paseo 👣 Ruta fácil y accesible para todos 📍 Ideal para personas que quieren descubrir Barcelona con otra mirada 👉 Descubre los secretos mejor guardados de nuestro parque más icónico. 🍺 Y como siempre al terminar el tour tendremos la opción de ir a tomar algo **GUÍA:** Toni Bellido (guía oficial de Barcelona y Cataluña) **LENGUA DEL TOUR:** Castellano **PRECIO:** 10 euros (a pagar en efectivo al comienzo del tour).

En este evento aprenderás a preparar los cafés esenciales que se sirven en cualquier cafetería ☕✨ Descubrirás cómo hacer un **espresso**, un **cortado**, un **café con leche**, un **americano** y mucho más… ¡y lo mejor es que podrás practicar tú mismo con una máquina profesional real de cafetería! 💪🔥 (Los grupos serán solo de un máximo de 5 personas) También hablaremos de aspectos clave como la **molienda del café**, la **extracción**, y cómo **texturizar la leche correctamente** para conseguir esa crema suave y brillante que marca la diferencia 🥛🎯 Además, será una gran oportunidad para **conocer, compartir momentos con gente nueva** 🤝☕

We're back again with another awesome Swift Barcelona event—this time in **Talent Garden,** where we will focus on augmented experiences with **visionOS** and **Meta AI Glasses.** **Juan Moya: Why Spatial UX Remains Deeply Human** AI can help us make XR apps functional and faster than ever —but it’s human perception and empathy that can make them memorable and enjoyable **Kelvin: Harron: Phones Away, Glasses On! The Making of DUMBO Spatial Guide** How we built a public art spatial guide for Meta AI glasses, comparing computer vision approaches and sharing what we learned about designing for a glasses-first experience. More TBC Huge thanks to L+R for the sponsorship and to Talent Garden for hosting and supporting our community.

• Disfrutaremos de **3 días** de rutas aprovechando que el día 1 de Mayo es festivo. • El sábado visitaremos el **Congost de Montrebei**, realizando una de las **rutas** más **espectaculares** en el cañón, caminaremos por **senderos horadados en la roca** y atravesaremos puentes colgantes. Revisa si tienes mucho **vértigo**, no es difícil, pero en algún tramo tenemos que tener **precaución**. Información en [https://congostmontrebei.com/](https://congostmontrebei.com/) • El viernes iremos a la **muralla china de Finestres**, **formación geológica irrepetible**, visitaremos el antiguo pueblo de Finestres y las ermitas de San Marcos y San Vicente desde donde tendremos unas vistas increíbles. • El domingo visitaremos el **Congost de Mu**, un paraje natural impresionante, con puentes colgantes y pasarelas metálicas. • Pasaremos **2 noches** en el pueblo de **Benabarre** en donde podremos ver el **castillo** de Benabarre, la **iglesia** parroquial y el casco antiguo. • Nos hospedaremos en un hotel de 2 estrellas en habitaciones para 2 y 3 personas con baño/ducha en la habitación. • El número de plazas se incrementará según el número de conductores y disponibilidad en Hotel. • Enviarme un mensaje si tienes cualquier duda • Se creará grupo de Whatsapp con los asistentes a la actividad. Envíame tu teléfono. • Grupo de [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ID4VGOe1hpVHpxebYo7UZT) General (Máximo 1 publicación semanal por el organizador). • [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/enjoyhiking1/) **DATOS TÉCNICOS:** **Viernes. Muralla china de Finestres** • Realizaremos una ruta por la **muralla china de Finestres**, antiguo pueblo de Finestres y las ermitas de San Marcos y San Vicente desde donde tendremos unas vistas increíbles. • RUTA DE IDA Y VUELTA. Se vuelve por el mismo lugar. Se puede hacer una parte. • DISTANCIA: 15 km. • DURACION ESTIMADA: 4-5 Horas (sin contar las pausas) • DESNIVEL ACUMULADO: +480/-480 metros • DIFICULTAD DE LA RUTA [IBP](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/es/) = 55 (Media con condición física media. Fácil con condición física alta). Sobre el esfuerzo físico teniendo en cuenta kms, desnivel, etc... no si hay tramos difíciles. **Sábado. Congost de Mont-rebei** • RUTA DE IDA Y VUELTA. Se vuelve por el mismo lugar. Se puede hacer una parte. • DISTANCIA: 16 km. • DURACION ESTIMADA: 4,5-5,5 Horas (sin contar las pausas) • DESNIVEL ACUMULADO: +800/-800 metros • DIFICULTAD DE LA RUTA [IBP](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/es/) = 87 (Dura con condición física media. Fácil con condición física alta). Sobre el esfuerzo físico teniendo en cuenta kms, desnivel, etc... no si hay tramos difíciles. Más información • Ruta larga (ida y vuelta): [https://congostmontrebei.com/ruta-larga-congost-montrebei](https://congostmontrebei.com/ruta-larga-congost-montrebei) • Se podría ver la posibilidad de hacer la ida y volver en Taxi. Barco o kayak • Precio de kayak: 60€ kayak individual y 110€ kayak doble. **Domingo. Congost de Mu** • RUTA DE IDA Y VUELTA. Se vuelve por el mismo lugar. Se puede hacer una parte. • DISTANCIA: 13 km. • DURACION ESTIMADA: 3,5-4,5 Horas (sin contar las pausas) • DESNIVEL ACUMULADO: +250/-250 metros • DIFICULTAD DE LA RUTA [IBP](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/es/) = 39 (Fácil con condición física media). Sobre el esfuerzo físico teniendo en cuenta kms, desnivel, etc... no si hay tramos difíciles. **PRECIO por persona:** **Ahora mismo no habría plazas.** • 135€ en habitación de 3 personas • 150€ en habitación de 2 personas • Conductor 20€ de descuento si lleva entre 2-4 personas. Habitaciones según disponibilidades en Hotel, cuanto antes se pague la reserva más fácil confirmar tu elección. **Incluye**: 2 noches en hotel de 2 estrellas con baño/ducha en la habitación. 3 días de **Guía** **profesional** **titulado** de **media montaña**. Socio de **AEGM** (Asociación Española de Guías de Montaña) y **acreditado** por la **UIMLA** (Unión Internacional de Guías de Montaña). • **Seguro** de **Responsabilidad** **Civil** y de **accidentes**. **No Incluye**: • Comidas • Transporte (se pagan al conductor). Aproximadamente 25-30€ (a confirmar cantidad exacta según ruta final). • Transporte extra como taxis, barcos o kayaks. **DESPLAZAMIENTO:** • Salimos en coche desde Barcelona. • Vamos en coche desde Fabra i Puig. Quedamos en [avenida Meridiana 402, metro Fabra i Puig y Renfe](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xfmeqFkihqHc2zBPA), antes de la estación de autobuses, al lado del cargador de vehículos eléctricos. • Otro coche saldrá desde [Carrer de John Maynard Keynes 1](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aL4oCR2iHmG2reFbA) (Palau Reial). **MATERIAL:** • IMPORTANTE: BOTAS O ZAPATILLAS DE MONTAÑA, (NO CALZADO QUE PODÁIS RESBALAR) • Calcetines y ropa de senderismo • Agua (mínimo 2 litros) y comida para todo el día • Chubasquero/Impermeable (para lluvia y viento) • Gorra/Gorro, crema solar, gafas de sol y paraguas (según condiciones) • Silbato, Brújula y Frontal (material muy útil para llevar siempre en la mochila) • Bastones (son recomendables) **PRONÓSTICO METEOROLÓGICO:** • [https://www.meteoblue.com/es/tiempo/semana/benabarre_espa%c3%b1a_11710942](https://www.meteoblue.com/es/tiempo/semana/benabarre_espa%c3%b1a_11710942) • https://www.meteoblue.com/es/tiempo/semana/estopi%C3%B1%C3%A1n-del-castillo_espa%C3%B1a_6358338? **SOBRE MÍ:** • Tengo años de **experiencia** organizando excursiones de senderismo en la montaña y la naturaleza. Soy **guía** **profesional** **titulado** de **media montaña**. Socio de **AEGM** (Asociación Española de Guías de Montaña) y **acreditado** por la **UIMLA** (Unión Internacional de Guías de Montaña). **Seguro** de **Responsabilidad** **Civil** y de **accidentes**. Inscrito en el REGISTRO OFICIAL DE PROFESIONALES DEL DEPORTE DE CATALUNYA (ROPEC). • Soy **Doctor en Física** relacionado con el cuidado del medio ambiente. • Hablo Español, Catalán, Inglés, Francés. Aprendí un poco de Italiano y Alemán. **NORMATIVA:** • LA INSCRIPCIÓN EN LA ACTIVIDAD IMPLICA LA ACEPTACIÓN DE LA NORMATIVA. • **Si te has apuntado y no vas a venir, por favor, cambia tu asistencia RSVP a No Asistiré lo antes posible (sobre todo si la salida es en coche)**. Si estás en lista de espera y has cambiado de planes por favor bórrate de la lista de espera. • Tienes una información general de la práctica del senderismo, conociendo y asumiendo que durante la realización de esta travesía, como en cualquier ruta de senderismo, se pueden pasar situaciones con algún tipo de riesgo. • Has repasado con detalle las características técnicas de las rutas propuestas en esta travesía, y que físicamente está capacitado/a para la realización de esta travesía, y no padece ninguna limitación física o psíquica que le dificulte para realizar la actividad. • Aportas todo el material necesario para el desarrollo de la actividad. • Te comprometes a cumplir en todo momento las indicaciones e instrucciones del guía responsable de la actividad, y que no avanzaras al guía, ni tampoco te quedarás solo/a a lo largo del camino. En el caso de tener que apartarse momentáneamente del camino lo comunicarás previamente al guía. Si te estuvieras quedando retrasado/a del grupo por algún motivo debe de comunicarlo antes de perder la visión del grupo utilizando por ejemplo el silbato. • Te comprometes a respetar el medio ambiente y la naturaleza, y no dejar residuos de ningún tipo durante el camino y a transmitir actitudes responsables entre sus compañeros/as de ruta. • Si hay alguna duda sobre la actividad puedes preguntar al guía antes del inicio de la actividad.

Second Meetup in April OMG!!! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course, pizza and drinks will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a drink and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:50 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 Front-end testing at Preply: Shifting left towards component testing with Storybook** Speakers: Lukasz Rados and Dominika Szukala, both Senior Frontend Engineers at Preply Preply invested a lot into E2E testing in the past, but this approach wasn’t scaling well for us. With the advent of the company rebrand and the new engineering excellence culture, Preply needed a new approach to front-end testing. We (Dominika and Lukasz) embarked on a project to apply the new Engineering Excellence principles to front-end testing, providing the tools and fixing the current context to steer the whole company toward component tests. **19:25** **AI vs. App Engineer. Claude vs. Stack Overflow,** **or How an Animation Task Can Change the Perception of Your Work** Speaker: Arthur Repin, App Engineer at Preply I had a task, that initially looked like a routine change. Normally, I would handle it the usual way: check the documentation, browse Stack Overflow, try a few naive solutions, iterate, and get it done. But not this time. This is a story about how a wrong estimate can actually pay off later by saving time on future tasks. It’s a journey through misjudged effort, shifting approaches, unexpected struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. It also includes a deep technical dive into React Native animations, exploring complex animation patterns and why achieving smooth performance, especially on Android, is still a challenge. This talk is for engineers who want a deeper understanding of React Native animations and a reminder of why engineers still matter in the age of AI. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Preply We power people’s progress. At Preply, we’re creating life-changing learning experiences by pairing the magic of human tutors with the power of AI. We help learners discover the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing – wherever they are in the world. With a global network of 100,000+ tutors teaching 90+ languages across 180 countries, Preply is shaping the future of learning. Backed by $150M in Series D funding, we’ve reached unicorn status and are scaling fast – all while staying grounded in our mission to make learning more personal, powerful, and human. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Modules 1 & 2 are live now — **Exploits and XSS** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * Types of XSS + real case studies of XSS in ReactJS and more This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

No slides. No speaker. No agenda. Just developers talking shop over a cold one. This is an informal gathering for engineers, founders, and builders who are deep in the agentic coding trenches — using tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, OpenCode, or rolling their own agent pipelines. Come swap what's actually working, what blew up in production, and what you're excited about right now. We'll be at Barcelona, and the format is simple: show up, grab a drink, and share what you know. Bring a laptop if you want to show something, but it's not required. WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t **What we talk about (but not limited to):** *Agentic coding workflows and tooling - Prompt engineering & context engineering in practice *Multi-agent architectures and orchestration - AI-native product building *What's broken in the ecosystem and how you're working around it **Who should come:** Developers, technical founders, and AI engineers who build with (or on top of) LLMs. All levels welcome — senior devs with war stories and curious beginners both make the conversation better. **Format:** Open conversation, round-table style. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.

**Xerrada Abril 2026 BCN FREE SOFTWARE** Xerrada mensual de la comunitat Barcelona Free Software en AKASHA Hub Convidat: **[IsardVDI documentation](https://isard.gitlab.io/isardvdi-docs/)** **28 d'Abril \| 19h \- 21h** **Lloc:** AKASHA Hub - Nau 1

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District. (Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

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.