Social Impact of Technology

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **When**: Every Monday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Space Cowboy: 31 Carders street (5 minutes from Jaume I or 8 minutes from Arc de Triomf station) 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los lunes a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Space Cowboy: calle Carders 31 (a 5 minutos del metros Jaume I o a 8 min de Arc de Triomf) 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos. Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

**📌** **ÁTICCO URQUINAONA** **🕐 19:00HS** **🌍 IDIOMAS: CASTELLANO INGLÉS Y FRANCÉS.** Mejoramos la economía de carrera con ejercicios específicos para la postura, pisada y coordinación. Evita lesiones y optimiza tu rendimiento. Incluye 7-10 km de running. **Nivel: Intermedio/Avanzado. Duración: 1h15'** **¿Te gustaría sumarte a nuestros entrenamientos?** Somos un grupo de entrenamiento enfocado en el running que te ayudará a encontrar tu mejor versión. Si buscas empezar a correr desde cero o mejorar tus marcas personales, este es tu lugar. Tenemos las herramientas y entrenadores altamente capacitados para enseñarte a entrenar de manera eficiente. **Si quieres venir a una sesión de prueba gratuita, debes apuntarte aquí:** https://activerunnersbcn.aimharder.com/boxmemberships?buy=28846 **También puedes encontrarnos en Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/activerunnersbcn/ o contactarnos al **o contactarnos al +34 666 11 06 07 (Steve) o +34 631 28 84 91 (Nico).** **¡Te esperamos!** * We improve running economy with specific exercises for posture, stride and coordination. Avoid injuries and optimise your performance. Includes 7-10 km of running. **Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Duration: 1h15'.** Session focused on speed with series, fartlek and changes of pace. Perfect for improving personal bests and gaining explosiveness. **Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced. Duration: 1h15'.** **Would you like to join our training sessions?** We are a training group focused on running that will help you find your best version. Whether you're looking to start running from scratch or improve your personal records, this is the place for you. We have the tools and highly qualified coaches to teach you how to train efficiently. **If you’d like to join a free trial session, sign up here:** [https://activerunnersbcn.aimharder.com/boxmemberships?buy=28846](https://activerunnersbcn.aimharder.com/boxmemberships?buy=28846) **You can also find us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/activerunnersbcn/](https://www.instagram.com/activerunnersbcn/) **or contact us at +34 666 11 06 07 (Steve) o +34 631 28 84 91 (Nico).** **We look forward to seeing you!**

Taller de cocción cerámica Raku Después de semanas construyendo el horno —cortando, probando y ajustando cada detalle— por fin estamos listos para compartirlo. Este taller propone una aproximación práctica y experimental a la cocción cerámica mediante distintas técnicas de Raku, explorando procesos, materiales y resultados únicos. *** ### ¿Qué es el Raku? El Raku es una técnica de cocción cerámica tradicional japonesa caracterizada por extraer las piezas del horno al rojo vivo (aprox. 1000 °C) y colocarlas en contenedores con materiales orgánicos (serrín, hojas, plumas, etc.). Este proceso genera una atmósfera de reducción que produce efectos únicos: acabados metálicos, ahumados y craquelados irrepetibles. *** ### Técnicas que exploraremos Durante el taller experimentaremos con diferentes tipos de cocción, según su nivel de intervención: ### **Menos agresivas** * Enfriado natural sin choque térmico * *Sagar*: piezas envueltas en aluminio con materiales orgánicos * *Pit firing*: cocción al fuego con la pieza envuelta en tejidos y materiales orgánicos * Carbonación / cocción en gaceta: reducción en contenedores cerrados ### **Medio agresivas** * Extracción a alta temperatura sin choque térmico posterior * Rakú dulce (pelo, azúcar, etc.): intervenciones directas sobre la pieza caliente ### **Muy agresivas** * Técnicas con choque térmico para generar efectos más intensos * *Naked Raku*: con preparación previa de engobes y reducción en serrín * *Obvara*: inmersión en mezcla de agua, harina, levadura y azúcar *** ### Formatos del taller ### **Para ceramistas** * Trae tus propias piezas listas para Raku (bizcochadas) * Experimenta con diferentes técnicas de superficie * Duración: 4–5 horas * Precio: 80 €/persona ### **Para público general** * Día 1: creación de piezas * Día 2: cocción Raku * (Día 3 opcional según formato) * Horario: de 9:30 h a 14:30 h No es necesario tener experiencia previa. Estamos preparando sesiones con piezas incluidas para que puedas vivir el proceso completo desde cero. *** ### ¿Qué te llevarás? * Introducción práctica a la cocción Raku * Experimentación con diferentes técnicas y acabados * Comprensión de procesos de reducción y choque térmico * Piezas únicas e irrepetibles *** ### 📅 Información práctica 📍 La Clandestina (Poblenou) 🗓 Viernes 13 de abril ⏰ De 9:30h a 14:30 h 💸 Precio: 80 € (materiales incluidos) 📩 Inscripciones: hola@laclandestinadepoblenou.org

Aerial yoga Dinamico a dynamic and uplifting experience that makes you feel light, strong, and energized from the very first class — perfect for anyone looking to try something fun and different! And after flying in the hammock, you’re welcome to stay, relax, and enjoy a soothing cup of tea with the group. Aero Yoga Dinámico una experiencia dinámica y emocionante que te hará sentir ligero, fuerte y lleno de energía desde la primera clase — ¡ideal para quienes quieren probar algo diferente y divertido! Y después de volar en la hamaca, te invitamos a quedarte a disfrutar de un té relajante, perfecto para compartir y conectar con el grupo. \*Only with reservation [Envianos un mensaje en Whats App :)](https://wa.me/message/6TUN57VE6T5HO1)

Te sumergirás en la magia de la improvisación a través de juegos y ejercicios dinámicos. Aprenderás a afinar tu atención y mejorar tu capacidad de escucha, desarrollarás la habilidad de crear y aceptar propuestas, y dominarás la creación de espacios y personajes. Conocerás el emocionante mundo del Match de Improvisación y los juegos de impro, un formato que ofrece infinitas posibilidades para aprender mientras te diviertes. Un escenario donde la espontaneidad y la creatividad se combinan para crear momentos teatrales inolvidables. ***No es necesaria experiencia previa, todos los niveles son bienvenidos.*** No os preocupéis si no hay muchos inscritos al evento, trabajamos con otras plataformas desde nos llegan también mas inscripciones. **ATENCION!!!** para poder asistir al evento tenemos que haberos confirmado vuestra asistencia por privado.

Todavía no somos un equipo... pero podemos empezar a serlo 🏊🏽‍♀️🤽🏽‍♀️ **Fecha:** Por confirmar (cuando seamos al menos 8 inscritas en el grupo) **Hora:** A decidir entre todas (tarde entre semana o mañana de fin de semana) **Lugar:** Playa de la Barceloneta (el punto exacto se comunicará después) Ven al **primer entrenamiento no oficial** de waterpolo femenino amateur en Barcelona. Solo para pasarlo bien, conocernos, tocar un poco la bola y hacer una toma de contacto. 🔹 **¿Qué haremos?** Pase, movimientos básicos, juego táctico sencillo y un poco de condición física dentro y fuera del agua. 🔹 **¿Qué necesitas?** Bañador, gafas de natación (si tienes/quieres), pelota de waterpolo, muchas ganas de reír y jugar. 🔹 **Nivel:** Todo el mundo es bienvenido, desde cero experiencia hasta veteranas. El único requisito es saber nadar bien. **Apúntate a este evento** aunque no sepas si vendrás. Así sabremos cuántas somos y podremos elegir la fecha y hora entre todas. 💙 Hacemos historia: el primer equipo femenino amateur de waterpolo en Barcelona nace en la arena. \-\-\-\-\-\- **ENGLISH VERSION** **Date:** To be confirmed (once we have at least 8 members in the group) **Time:** To be decided together (weekday afternoon or weekend morning) **Location:** Barceloneta beach (exact spot will be shared later) **Description:** We don't have a team yet... but we can start becoming one 🏊🏽‍♀️🤽🏽‍♀️ Come to the **first unofficial practice** of amateur women's waterpolo in Barcelona. Just to have fun, meet each other, touch the ball, and get a feel for it. 🔹 **What will we do?** Passing, basic moves, simple tactical games, and some in-water (and out-of-water) fitness. 🔹 **What do you need?** Swimsuit, towel, goggles (if you want), and lots of willingness to laugh and play, waterpolo ball 🔹 **Level:** Every woman is welcome, from zero experience to veterans. The only requirement is being able to swim well. **RSVP to this event** even if you're not sure you can come. That way we'll know how many we are and can choose the date and time together. 💙 Making history: the first amateur women's waterpolo team in Barcelona is born on the sand. ***

## Details 👋 **Talent-R’s** **Women Tech Talks are back in Barcelona!** 💡 We’re bringing back Women Tech Talks to continue building a community of professionals in the tech ecosystem who want to deepen their understanding of how high-impact product decisions are made in real-world environments. This edition will explore **“Prioritization Frameworks in Practice: RICE, OKRs & Impact Mapping”**, focusing on how product leaders navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and decide what truly deserves attention when everything seems important. Join us to learn from inspiring women leaders in tech, while enjoying great food, drinks, and good company on our sunny terrace! 🌞 🎯 Details: 📆 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 18:30-21:00 📍 Talent-R office *Rambla de Catalunya 35, Principal 2, 08007 Barcelona* 📝 Speakers: \- Benedetta Giungi\, *Account* *Executive at Criteo and Co-founder of BeBold* \- Elize Bosker\, *Head of Product at Mitiga Solutions* \- Gabriella Martins\, *Sr Product Manager at Docplanner* 📌 Join us to network with forward-thinking professionals and innovators at the forefront of technology and talent. 🟩[Website](http://www.talent-r.com/) 🟦[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-r/?viewAsMember=true) 🟥[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/talentr_recruitment/)

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

*English:* In-person and online panel with three experts on the upcoming 1st Conference Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Colombia (April 24-29) *(Versión en Español más abajo)* The environmental social association ESAlogika and Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals Alumni Association, in collaboration with Esfera Climática and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative are organizing an expert panel on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. to inform about the 1st International Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels (April 24-29, Santa Marta, Colombia).🌍 **IMPORTANT:** **Please RSVP here. If you want to come in person, please also send an e-mail to community@esalogika.com to receive the confirmation.** Spain will be represented at the conference, and Minister Sara Aagesen has confirmed her attendance. However, this conference is relatively unknown to the Spanish public. This panel aims to raise awareness about the importance of this conference and the process it initiates. The panel will feature Olga Alcaraz Sendra, Guillem Rius Taberner, and Marta Torres Gunfaus, who will share their perspectives on the social, economic, and political possibilities offered by the transition beyond fossil fuels. The panel will be moderated by Andrea Arnal Martín, coordinator of Esfera Climática, a network of scientific spokespeople on climate change\*\*. You can attend in person in room 24.112 of the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, or virtually via Zoom and YouTube. Links to connect to the Zoom and YouTube live session will be shared on this page before the event.\*\* 🌱The 1st International Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels is a historic event and if you cannot travel to Santa Marta, the next best thing you can do is learning more about it through this panel. **We are looking forward to seeing you and we will welcome all your questions!** *We will begin at 6:30 PM sharp. Please try to arrive at IBEI or connect online around 6:15 PM to give yourself time to find the room or check that your Zoom and/or YouTube connection is working properly* 😊 The room has capacity for 60 people. We may not be able to accomodate everyone in person and if so, we will have to ask the remaining attendees to join online instead. If you already registered but can't attend, please send an e-mail to community@esalogika.com so we can add people from the waiting list. Thank you for being considerate. \-\-\- *Español:* La asociación medioambiental ESAlogika y la asociación de antiguos alumnos del Institut Barcelona de Estudis Internacionals, en colaboración con Esfera Climática y el Tratado de No Proliferación de los Combustibles Fósiles, organizan el 24 de abril a las 18:30 un panel de expertos para informar sobre la celebración de la I Conferencia Internacional para la Transición más allá de los Combustibles Fósiles (24-29 abril, Santa Marta, Colombia).🌍 **IMPORTANTE: Por favor, reserve su plaza aquí. Si quiere venir en persona, por favor envíe además un e-mail a community@esalogika.com para recibir la confirmación.** España tendrá representación en la conferencia y la ministra Sara Aagesen ha confirmado que asistirá, sin embargo, para la ciudadanía española esta conferencia es bastante desconocida. Este panel busca concienciar sobre la importancia de esta conferencia y el proceso que inicia. El panel contará con Olga Alcaraz Sendra, Guillem Rius Taberner y Marta Torres Gunfaus, que intercambiarán sus perspectivas sobre las posibilidades que la transición más allá de los combustibles fósiles ofrece a nivel social, económico y político. El panel estará moderado por Andrea Arnal Martín, coordinadora de Esfera Climática, una red de portavoces científicas sobre el cambio climático. Se podrá asistir en persona en la sala 24.112 del Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, y de manera virtual a través de Zoom y Youtube. Los links para conectarse a la sesión de Zoom o YouTube live serán compartidos en esta misma página antes del evento. 🌱La I Conferencia Internacional para la Transición de los Combustibles Fósiles es un evento histórico y, si no puede viajar a Santa Marta, la mejor alternativa es informarse sobre ella a través de este panel\*\*. ¡Esperamos verle y queremos responder todas sus preguntas!\*\* *Comenzaremos a las 18:30 en punto, por favor intente llegar al IBEI o conectarse online hacia las 18:15 para tener tiempo de encontrar la sala o de comprobar que la conexión de Zoom y/o YouTube funciona correctamente* 😊 La sala tiene capacidad para 60 personas. Puede que no podamos recibir a todos en persona, y si eso ocurre, tendremos que pedir al resto de asistentes que se nos unan online. Si ya está registrado y no puede venir, por favor, envíe un e-mail a community@esalogika.com para que podamos cederle su plaza a otra persona de la lista de espera. Muchas gracias por su consideración.

**[Evento/sesión con TICKET: https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e](https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e)** **Apertura: 19:00pm** **Inicio de la sesión: 19:30pm** Ven a bailar, conectar contigo y/o con los demás y llévate un chute enorme de dopamina, endorfinas y más! En esta edición **@Paststudio** nos acompañará en este viaje cósmico con sus visuales de vanguardia. **Cena: 21:15pm** Continuaremos con un elaborado menú plant based y 100% sin gluten de la mano de **@thecurcumaclub** con vistosos y ricos platos al centro para reponer nutrientes, mimar la microbiota y seguir compartiendo en una velada muy especial. Pensado para que sólo te ocupes de disfrutar. Nosotras nos encargamos del resto. Plazas limitadas para la cena, no te quedes sin la tuya. Os esperamos en AKASHA Hub :)

**Hablar con Impacto: Voz, Cuerpo y Seguridad al Comunicar** es un evento diseñado para ayudarte a comunicar con más claridad, confianza y presencia. A través de herramientas prácticas sobre el uso de la voz, el lenguaje corporal y la seguridad personal al expresarte, aprenderás a proyectar tus ideas con mayor impacto y conexión con tu audiencia. Ponentes: Edward Martin y Iñaki Rubio. **Coste:** 5€ para gastos de organización.

**OFFICIAL REGISTER 12€** [https://luma.com/oi706ky7 ](https://luma.com/oi706ky7 ) Join us for an interactive event that blends learning, action, and connection. This session offers hands-on workshops and training designed to help you innovate sustainably using nature-inspired design and circular economy principles. **What to expect:** Brief training session: Why Not Sustainable, Think Differently and SoulFood ForestFarms, will share tools, tips, and tricks to nature-inspired design. Hands-On Activities: Dive into one of the group exercises, including: * *Escaping the Waste is an escape room where you solve real problems, apply circular economy, and learn how to turn waste into an opportunity. You will also get to take home a treat!* * *Syntropic Puzzle Game* is a fun yet enlightening activity that guides you through the core principles of syntropic agriculture and regenerative agroforestry systems design. You'll discover nature's collaborative power to yield abundant, healthy food while restoring ecosystems services. * *Experimenting with Patterns* is a two-fold activity, involving taking inspiration from patterns to solve challenges, and experimenting with placement to explore creative and innovative tools to shift perspectives, and drive innovation. Networking: We will end the session connecting over snacks, and drinks. Perfect for: Those interested in how nature-inspired design and circular thinking can unlock innovation, and leave with actionable ideas to make a difference. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AI—systems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasks—is reshaping modern development workflows. The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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.

We will cover metadata-driven approach to building and operating data pipelines at scale on AWS. Discuss architecture, design trade-offs, and lessons learned from running a unified pipeline across multiple customers using configuration-driven workflows. This is a cross posting, please register on the AWS Columbus Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426350/[https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426350/](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426350/) **Presenter: Dilshad Nasirov** Seasoned Software Architect and cloud practitioner with 20+ years of experience building scalable systems and data platforms. Specializes in AWS, with deep expertise in data lakes, serverless architectures, and real-time data processing. Has led the design and delivery of enterprise-grade solutions across industries, helping organizations improve performance, reduce costs, and unlock data-driven insights. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilshad-nasirov-4538431/ **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *Leading EDJE* for hosting our meetup! Leading EDJE specializes in helping organizations innovate and solve complex problems. EDJE does this with their "A" player team of professionals using agile methodologies and SCRUM management techniques to give organizations a competitive advantage that sets them apart. Learn more at https://www.leadingedje.com/ **THANK YOU** *Amazon Web Services* for sponsoring pizza! Learn more at https://aws.amazon.com/. **DIRECTIONS** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300 Dublin, OH 43017 (3rd floor) **FREE PARKING** at the Endres Garage across the street, 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab for a future meetup?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. 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.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.