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Open Source Europe Tour - Berlin, Germany
**PLEASE RSVP HERE:** https://luma.com/x1h3sb59
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Registrations: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (food & drinks are taken care of)
**The event will also include a networking break between the talks.**
This event is kindly hosted at the offices of our partner, **Netlight Consulting.**
**Will Martin**
*AI Evangelist at Dremio & Author of the upcoming* AI for Dummies (and actually)
AI is everywhere — but what does it actually mean in practice?
Will will give a practical, hype-free walkthrough of modern AI and how it fits into today’s data stack and lakehouse architectures.
🚀 Topics include:
* What Agentic AI is — and how it differs from LLMs
* How LLMs work under the hood
* Fine-tuning vs RAG vs prompt engineering
* Connecting AI to your data, APIs, and lakehouse with MCP
* Real-world benefits, risks, and implementation considerations
A clear introduction to how AI really works — and how to use it effectively.
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## Olena Kutsenko
*Staff Developer Advocate, Confluent*
Olena will explore what it really takes to move data from Kafka into Apache Iceberg tables reliably and at scale.
🔍 Topics include:
* Schema evolution & data normalization
* Exactly-once guarantees & late-arriving events
* Partitioning & table maintenance
* Trade-offs between Kafka Connect, Flink pipelines, and custom ingestion approaches
Using Confluent Tableflow as a practical example, this session focuses on building robust streaming-to-lakehouse architectures — regardless of tooling.
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## Bjarne Schröder
*Software Engineer, STACKIT*
We're excited to welcome Bjarne from STACKIT, where he works on Data & AI product offerings.
Having transitioned from Data Engineering to Software Engineering, Bjarne brings experience from both perspectives of the data ecosystem—first as a user of cloud-native data services and now as someone who helps build and deliver them.
Passionate about connecting with people and exploring technology, Bjarne enjoys diving into all kinds of nerdy topics in his free time and cycling around his hometown of Cologne, Germany.
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## Andrew Madson
*Head of Developer Relations, Fivetran*
Andrew has spent more than a decade leading analytics and ML teams across organizations including J.P. Morgan Chase, MassMutual, and Arizona State University before moving into DevRel and developer community leadership.
He is:
* Founding Head of DevRel at Fivetran
* Co-author of *Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide*
* Speaker, educator, and creator with a 250K+ global audience
* A leading voice in Apache Iceberg, lakehouses, and AI-ready data platforms
Expect practical insights on modern data infrastructure, developer ecosystems, and building AI-ready architectures.
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## Alex Merced
*Head of DevRel at Dremio & O’Reilly Author*
Alex will walk through key ideas from his latest work on Agentic Analytics and building data platforms that actually work for AI.
🔍 What to expect:
* Why data silos break AI agents
* The role of the lakehouse, federation & semantic layers
* Apache Iceberg, open catalogs & modern architectures
* Why AI agents need context — not just data
* A roadmap toward autonomous, AI-driven analytics
A sharp, architecture-focused session connecting modern data platforms with the future of AI.
JCD - Martial Arts Training - Grappling
Join us for a thrilling and empowering Martial Arts Training hosted by the **Juk Cheon Do** \- Self Defense and Martial Arts group\!
Our monday training is focused on **Grappling.**
This event is perfect for adults looking to enhance their self-defense techniques, improve fitness, and learn this unique Korean German Martial Art. Whether you are a newbie or have experience in MMA Mixed Martial Arts, BJJ, Judo, Wrestling or Sambo, this training will offer valuable insights and practical training exercises to bring your skills to another level.
Get ready to boost your confidence, strength, and agility while embracing the physical and mental challenges of this martial arts training and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to make new friends within the community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts.
We are not a huge group and like to train in a nice atmosphere with each other.
Everybody is welcome weather you are a total beginner or experienced martial artist, weather your are top fit or you want to be it. Don’t be afraid and never forget, everybody starts at one point as a beginner. Important is the will to start. So no excuses! Start today!
And of course we are also open to females, males and whatever. Here everybody is equal to share the same fun and pain. ;)
Languages: German, English, Korean, Japanese.
If the door is closed or you can’t find us, please call me: 01781830004 !
Open Draw
Kommt am 2. Montagabend im Monat ins Offene Wohnzimmer zum Open Draw!
Raucht Euch auch manchmal der Kopf von zu viel PC-Arbeit? Der Asphalt der Stadt ist heute wieder viel zu grau? Ihr würdet am liebsten mal wieder wild auf einem Blatt Papier rumklecksen oder gedankenverlorene Linien zeichnen?
Höchste Zeit zur Tat zu schreiten!
Wir wollen in entspannter Atmosphäre die kreativen Zellen auf Volldampf fahren und uns der Inspiration überlassen. Mit Musik im Hintergrund sowie Wein, Tee und Snacks im Repertoire wird dann gekleckst, gemalt, gezeichnet, geklebt, geredet und gelacht. Das Ganze kann sehr ambitioniert stattfinden, aber genauso zum Hirn-abschalten dienen. Austausch, Bilderswapping und gegenseitige Tipps/Kritik sind sehr willkommen.
Material stellen wir (Kreide, Bleistift, Wasserfarbe, Acrylfarbe, Pastellstifte, Kohle, Papierbögen, Spiegel, Postkarten, Zeichenbücher, Illustrierte).
Sujet kann alles sein: Der/die Tischnächste, der letzte Traum, oder der Feldhase Dürers. Technik auch: Von (Selbst)portrait über Stilleben bis zur Comiczeichnung soll alles abgedeckt werden.
Wir bieten jeden 2. Montag im Monat offene Treffen zum kreativen Arbeiten sowie gelegentlich technik- und themenbasierte Workshops an.
Wie immer wird um eine Spende für Raummiete/Material von 5-10€ gebeten.
Anmeldung: Katharinav.runnen@gmx.de
Women’s Basketball, Neukölln
Basketball practice with time to train and play against each other, mostly self-organized
SALSA SOLCIAL - DANCE & CONNECT
## Rhythm, Connection & Latin Energy
#### Step into the world of Salsa, get to know new Friends & feel the music uplifting Your mood.
This class invites You to explore connection, flow & expression through one of the most vibrant and social dance styles. Whether You are stepping onto the dancefloor for the first time or looking to refine Your basics, this session is designed to meet You where You are.
Led by Ankit, a Berlin-based creative with over 10 years of experience on and off the dancefloor, this class blends structure with warmth and passion. Specializing in Salsa, Kizomba, and Bollywood, Ankit brings a unique teaching style that makes learning feel natural, engaging & fun.
> In this one-hour session, You will learn the foundations of Salsa, develop timing and coordination & most importantly, enjoy the connection between music, movement & people. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, clear guidance & a space where You can build confidence and simply enjoy the dance.
##### PARTNER NEEDED?
You are welcome to join on Your own or come with a partner. We will form pairs on the spot, creating a relaxed, social & inclusive atmosphere where everyone can connect and feel comfortable.
Come to feel supported, energized, inspired & celebrate the joy of Salsa.
**TICKETS:**
available: at the Box Office before the class
See You Soon.
Love.
Ankit & DNA.
LEVEL: All levels
WHAT YOU NEED: salsa shoes (recommended, not necessary)
COSTS: €15 Regular (Online / Box Office)
\- Free for DNA\. Members
Wet Chickens Comedy Open Mic
Welcome to Wet Chickens Comedy -
The CREATIVE Open Mic that isn't like any other Open Mic!
Comedians aren't allowed to use any old material - NEW JOKES ONLY!
And in case they do old jokes. they will get wet, because the host will spray them with a toy water pistole!*
*or with something else, but we will!
When?
Every Monday from 8PM
Where?
Agata Bar, Weichselstr. 55 in Berlin, Neukölln
How much?
Its FREE, just get you a reservation, because they might be SOLD OUT soon
Doors: 19:30
Show: 20:00
*Reservations are only kept until 19:50, so please arrive before that for assured seating.
German Sprachcafé at Denizen! From A1 to B2 *Read Description
**Hi everyone!**
We’ll now be meeting twice a week at Denizen House (Köpenicker Str. 40, 10179 Berlin), on **Mondays and Wednesdays**!
* **Mondays:** levels A1 to B2
* **Wednesdays:** levels B1 to C1
We work with dedicated materials tailored to each level, so everyone will have a place to practice and improve.
**Event schedule**
* **18:00 – 18:30** Arrival and registration
* **18:30 – 19:50** Sprachcafé
* **19:50 – 20:00** End and clean up
Please be aware that the moderated event starts at **18:30**. Before this time, we are busy setting up the space.
Registrations usually take place around **18:15 / 18:20**.
Participants are kindly asked **not to arrive too far in advance** at the house.
If someone arrives much earlier, Denizen may ask them to pay either for a drink (consumption) or for a **day pass**, as the space is a co-working environment during the day. **Please remember, our event is only happening from 18:00 to 20:00**
**How the Sprachcafé works**
We use different materials to help participants gain confidence in German. Together with whiteboards and our volunteers, the Sprachcafé is based on **interactive conversations** in small groups.
**Participation fee**
The Sprachcafé has a **participation fee of 5 €**, which helps cover organizational costs and **includes one soft drink for free**.
Tickets can be purchased directly on the day of the event, card and cash payments are accepted.
As the Sprachcafé has become very popular, we now need to **limit the number of participants**. Please understand this measure; it ensures that everyone has a comfortable space to practice.
We kindly ask you to be **rücksichtsvoll** and only RSVP “Yes” if you are certain you can attend.
If your plans change at the last minute, please update your RSVP so someone on the waiting list can take your spot.
Getting your ticket early can help secure your place.
**Please note**
Our event will begin **promptly** at the scheduled start time.
If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee your participation, even if you have a ticket or have RSVP’d.
We encourage all guests to arrive on time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
**About Denizen**
Denizen is a new-style co-working space focused on being an integral part of local communities.
Located on the ground floor of the historic Eiswerk on Köpenicker Straße in Kreuzberg, Denizen House is a communal place providing work, refreshment, and recreational facilities throughout the day. Think of it as a living room for the neighborhood.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let me know.
If you’d like to contribute to this night, send me a message!
Ich freue mich schon!
Grüße,
**Nacho**
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Flutter Berlin June
**Flutter Berlin Meetup — we're back! 🎉**
We're back with a new meetup, and this time **Here Technologies** is hosting us — huge thanks for the venue!
Two talks on the lineup, covering two very different but equally hot corners of Flutter: automotive navigation and on-device AI.
🕕 **Starts at 6:00 PM** 📍 **Here Technologies office, Berlin**
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**🚗 Talk 1 — Itai Shalom** *Lead Software Engineer @ Here Technologies*
**Building a Navigation App in Flutter: Map Rendering on Android & Android Auto**
How do you build a full navigation app in Flutter — with the map rendered on Android and running on Android Auto? Itai dives into how the Here team leverages Flutter for this and what makes their app unique.
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**🤖 Talk 2 — Ioannis Gerardis** *Software Engineer · Flutter Dev · AI Dev*
**A Flutter App Powered by Local AI: From Synthetic Data (n8n) to Apple Silicon Fine-Tuning (MLX, Gemma)**
On-device AI for emergencies. The full journey — from generating synthetic data with n8n to LoRA fine-tuning on Apple Silicon. Stack: **Gemma 4 E2B · MLX · n8n Synthetic Data · LoRA Adapters**. If you're curious about running and fine-tuning models right on the device, this one's for you.
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Expect plenty of technical depth, good conversation, and of course some networking. Come hang out! 🍕
See you there, *Flutter Berlin Community*
English stand-up: Sunday Comedy Party
**!! IMPORTANT: please register at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) to guarantee seating! Shows are getting super busy !!**
Perfect comedy show for a lazy Sunday evening! Only experienced international comedians, professional venue and tasty, affordable drinks.
**Line-up: SEE WEBSITE**
**!! Welcome to Berlin's most attended Sunday night comedy show! For the 2025-26 season we have installed 15 extra seats to extend capacity, but still PLEASE book online and don't take chances - it's SOLD OUT almost every week ;) !!*Our full schedule & info at: [eastwestcomedy.com](https://eastwestcomedy.com/ "https://eastwestcomedy.com/"); subscribe to [instagram.com/eastwest_comedy](https://instagram.com/eastwest_comedy "https://instagram.com/eastwest_comedy") for updates!***
There are millions of ways to have a great time on a Sunday evening in Neukölln, but one beats them all! Come watch top class English stand-up by 6 experienced comedians from Europe, UK, USA, Asia, South America and more, in Berlin's cult theater-style venue with a bar. Artisan cocktails, great local beers and many other drinks will make your Sunday evening even warmer. Come one, come all!
Google rating (220+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Show will consist of 2 halves with an interval.
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
DARK HEARTS: Saturday Night Late Show at Karakas Comedy Club!
Laugh while the world burns? Come for some DARKER jokes! Hot variety! Stand Up comedy! International humor!
[BOOK A SEAT CLICK HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-hearts-saturday-night-late-show-at-karakas-comedy-club-tickets-1988745726002?aff=oddtdtcreator)
WHERE: Karakas Comedy Club, (yes, a real basement comedy club!)
WHEN: Doors 10pm (grab a drink). SHOW: We'll start 10:30
BOOK A SEAT HERE. Pay Online to save or pay at the Door
Late plans? You slacker!! Your Saturday Night Solution!! Bring your besties, Situationship, spouse you are on the rocks with — and let’s have a laugh at the DARKER things in life! 3-4 Acts. TONIGHT? Comedy wins! ENGLISH EVENT.
Online Pre-Paid Tickets: 11
Book Online, Pay at the Door: 13
Last Minute Ticket/Just Show Up: 15
HOST: TERA KILBRIDE, [WEBSITE FULL SHOWS LIST](https://terakilbride.com/variety-shows)
[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/teracomedy_/)
AND 3 OTHER GREAT COMEDIANS! Show runs 75 minutes
What happens when PMs start shipping features themselves?
What happens when PMs stop watching engineers code — and start shipping themselves?
You’ve probably heard the stories. Maybe you’ve already tried it in your own company. AI is changing how product teams build, collaborate, and ship — fast.
Join us for an evening with product leaders sharing real-world experience building and shipping customer-facing features with AI, not just internal demos and experiments.
We’ll talk about PMs opening PRs, non-devs contributing directly to production, and what actually changes when the whole team gets closer to the codebase.
This event is designed for Product Managers and Product Leaders who want to understand how product roles, collaboration, and development processes are evolving in the AI era.
**Agenda**
18:15 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking
19:00 – Welcome from ProductTank Berlin
19:10 – Opening the PR is just the beginning, Dmitry Gorshkov
19:40 – What happened when we let non-devs into the codebase, Elena Berendeeva
20:10 – Networking
21:30 – Event ends
Please note:
- Please bring your IDs as you’ll need it when entering the venue.
- The event is RSVP only: to enter, you must RSVP here on Meetup.
- We'd like to capture the event with photographs for promotional purposes, such as sharing on LinkedIn after the event. If you have any concerns or preferences regarding this, please feel free to let us know beforehand.
**Opening the PR is just the beginning**
Dmitry will show how to go deep into the codebase as a PM and make it worth the effort. Crafting code is time consuming, so should PMs code instead of doing PM work? Absolutely. But you must come prepared.
About the speaker
[Dmitry Gorshkov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrygorshkov?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android) is a lead product manager at Finom, a Dutch fintech superapp for small businesses. Dmitry has shipped successful products at N26, Taxfix and Cut the Rope, among others - and has more than a decade of product management experience.
**What happened when we let non-devs into the codebase**
A year ago, we let PMs, designers, and QA contribute directly to our existing codebase using AI. What followed wasn’t just faster shipping – it was a quiet shift in how our team made decisions, handled ownership, and thought about their roles. This is that story.
About the speaker
[Elena Berendeeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/berendeeva-elena?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android) is a PM at JetBrains who spent the last few years building 0-to-1 products – through pivots, sunsets, and a lot of uncertainty. Her most recent product is Matter, an AI prototyping tool that her team – designers, QA, and engineers – used to ship directly to production. She explores AI-native workflows and the evolving role of PMs in agentic product development.
Go West - English Stand-up Comedy & Lip Sync Battle
**See Berlin's best comedians at one of the city's longest-running comedy showcases! With a new lineup every month!**
Doors: 8 p.m.
Showtime: 9 p.m.
Go West Comedy is one of Berlin’s oldest English stand-up nights at one of the city's friendliest venues. Your hosts Simone Hudson (New Zealand) and Ben MacLean (Canada) pick their favourite performers for a night of good vibes and top-notch stand-up. Plus we've got the only Lip Sync Battle halftime show in the city!
Reserve your seats for free here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/go-west-english-stand-up-comedy-lip-sync-battle-tickets-1989535848279?aff=meetup
Our awesome lineup for June will be announced shortly!
Hosted this month by Simone Hudson
Suggested donation EUR 10-15. Your donations allow us to keep the show going and to pay the performers for their hard work. A portion of your donations also goes to support our LGBTQIA+ charity home, AHA-Berlin e.V.
Come find out why our fans say we're like no other comedy night in the city! Fresh, diverse line-ups, prizes for the audience, and comedy that's friendly but never boring.
Bridging the Implementation Gap in AI for Stroke Interventions
**Join us for our next Machine Learning in Healthcare meetup in Berlin — proudly sponsored by the QUEST Centre!**
Pizza is still back!
We are very happy to announce our speaker **Frank te Nijenhuis**, who is a PhD candidate at the ICAI Stroke Lab at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. With a background in medicine and computer science, he develops deep‑learning models to support real‑time clinical decision-making during stroke treatment.
**His talk´s title is:**
**Bridging the Implementation Gap in AI for Stroke Interventions: Challenges and Opportunities**
**Abstract:** In recent years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to a proliferation of AI models in medical imaging. However, despite promising performance in research settings, many of these models have yet to translate into meaningful clinical impact.
In this talk, Frank will highlight several AI models developed for stroke imaging and examine the barriers that hinder their implementation in clinical practice. He will explore potential pathways to overcome these challenges and conclude with an interactive discussion on co-creation as a strategy to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world adoption.
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📍 **Location:** “Atrium” conference room, 5th floor, Spreepalais, Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin
🕕 **Doors open at 6:00 pm** — Talks start **at 7:00 pm!**
* 6:00–7:00 pm — Arrival, food, and networking
* 7:00 pm — Welcome by the hosts, followed by the talk + Q&A
* 8:00 pm — More networking (and possibly more pizza)
⚠️ *Pro tip:* Sometimes only one of the four elevators is working!
📢 **IMPORTANT:** If you RSVP but later realize you can’t make it, *please release your spot* so others can join.
***
This meetup is made possible with the kind support of the **QUEST Centre for Responsible Research at BIH**, who are providing both the venue and the delicious refreshments.
We look forward to seeing you there!x
AI Future-Club Init Event
Enough watching from the sidelines. This event is for developers who want to get their hands dirty with AI, building, breaking, and figuring out what actually works **beyond the hype**.
At our kickoff, we're not doing intros and ice-breakers. We're diving straight into the conversation that matters: **what do we build, learn, and ship together?**
Come loaded with:
* The AI problems you're actually trying to solve
* Tools or techniques you want to dig into as a group
* Wild ideas for projects, hacks, or experiments we could tackle
This is your chance to help set the direction before it's set for you.
Before you arrive, **sign up for our newsletter** to stay in the loop on session recaps, resources, and upcoming events: [Future-Club](https://future-club.org)
Show up ready to contribute. 🔥 See you there! 👋
***Late addition, a group member will also be demoing a recent AI project.***
Smart Home Events Near You
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Nailed It! - DIY Meetup
Grab a drink or some food and get to know each other. This is our first event and we can take it slow. I’d love to meet everyone and hear if there’s anything you like to get out of the group.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Battle of the personal agents
Join the Columbus AI community for a special event.
**Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works.
We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks.
This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations.
Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
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.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**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)

























