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Social Software Events Today
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New in Berlin Meetup + GERMANY GAME at Bar bOx – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
Join us for a relaxed Monday evening full of new faces, unexpected conversations and the kind of atmosphere that makes the week feel a little more alive. Whether you’re new in Berlin or simply looking to meet open-minded people, this is a space to connect, share stories and start the week with a little more curiosity.
Orga
The location accepts only card payments. We will be sitting in the first room.
Questions? Check our Meetup-FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
About
The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience.
Love the vibe?
There’s a whole community waiting for you.
🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together
[https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/)
SALSA SOCIAL - 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
Customer Engagement Roundtable Berlin @Soho House
**Join us for a CX Roundtable event at Soho House Berlin!**
📩 **Please note**: Attendance for attendees from app publishers only (your company must have an app) and if you have registered and received a **confirmation email** from our partners at Airship.
**[Register now to reserve your spot](https://www.airship.com/events/cx-leaders-roundtable-berlin-2026/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=customlytics&utm_campaign=260629_event_cx-roundtable-berlin_emea)**:
Customlytics, Airship and Zeotap are teaming up for an exclusive Roundtable event designed for marketing decision-makers at mobile-first and app-driven companies. 🚀
Join us for an invite-only roundtable and networking session with companies such as GetYourGuide, ZEIT ONLINE, REWE Group, Onefootball, congstar & Co. dedicated to one thing: **the real, tangible and practical impact of AI on customer engagement.**
☀️ Kick off your Monday with good conversations at Soho House Berlin. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Lasst uns In NEUKÖLLN treffen und Deutsch sprechen
**📢 WICHTIG 📢**
**Diesmal treffen wir uns in einem neuen Ort: KALLE HALLE Markthalle in Neukölln. Wir werden an den langen Tischen in der Mitte des Saales s**itzen. Wir bitten euch um eure Mithilfe, indem **ihr** **ein Ge**tränk oder ein Gericht bei den Restaurants bestellt. Vielen Dank.
Ceph Berlin Meetup June 2026
**Hi Ceph Berlin Meetup Cephalopods !**
Let's get in touch and meet again in Berlin !
As always, it's about exchanging ideas about Ceph, what Ceph is, the latest developments in the community, and what you do or plan to do with Ceph. Please, check the themes list below for what you want to add - let me know or let's discuss it in the \`discussions\` or via \`chat\`. However, don't be shy - we all learn although some of us may be more experienced and those will be the source of your learning and experience.
**We have for the actual themes this round (for now):**
**Ceph intro for newbies ( 17:50 - 18:40 ): This is \*before\* the main meetup.**
* What is Ceph - Ceph intro for newbies - watch out for additional invite, published separately
**Main meetup ( 18:50-20:50 or longer ):**
* perhaps, Ceph Days London results
* no specific themes yet - please suggest or volunteer !!!
* anything that's on your mind about Ceph
**A little bit of housekeeping upfront:**
* there will be no recording
* presentations will be shared - if there are some and if it's possible
* drinks and food is up to the participant :-) - so feel free to take your favorite drink and snack - we can arrange some beverage
* if you have something to bring to the venue and share - food is always welcome ⇒ but check for the number of people planning to attend in person
* **as we did at some time in the past too, perhaps plan for a beer/somethingElse (or two) as the "after-show" in the area around the location**
**Any changes required ? Anything we should do differently ? Do you want to suggest a better time ? Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome.**
Somebody has room for us and wants to offer a location to meet - let us know, the \`discussions\` is the place to do this.
Since the location for in-person might be not shown, here it is:
**Red Hat, ℅ Design Offices,**
**Leipziger Pl. 16, 10117 Berlin**
**We'll meet on June 29th 2026 in front of the main entry facing the Leipziger Platz, between 18:40-18:50, so please be on time or give me a call on +49-160-92654111 in case you're late.**
**Important: Give me a call if you are late ! You cannot enter the building or come to the office on your own.**
Watch out for somebody with a red hat.
**Please, RSVP before Sunday 28th 2026, so that we can learn how many people will join.**
See you soon !
Matthias.
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 !
Ceph intro before Ceph Berlin Meetup June 2026
**Hi Ceph Berlin Meetup Cephalopods - and especially newbies to Ceph!**
**Before we start** our main meeting on **Monday June 29th 2026**, I could offer a **short introduction for people new to Ceph**.
**If you are interested in a 50 min overview before the main meetup starts, please, reserve time from 17:50 to 18:40 and RSVP for attending in person. This will not be an online meeting.**
**Red Hat, ℅ Design Offices,**
**Leipziger Pl. 16, 10117 Berlin**
**We'll meet on June 29th 2026 in front of the main entry facing the Leipziger Platz, between 17:30-17:40, so please be on time or give me a call on +49-160-92654111 in case you're late.**
Watch out for somebody with a red hat.
**Important: Give me a call if you are late ! You cannot enter the building or come to the office on your own.**
Remember: RSVP is required so that I have an understanding whether there will be people interested in this pre-meetup meetup :-).
Social Software Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
PBerg engineers - monthly meetup
**This is 100% non-profit. The 15€ sign up fee for everyone is only to minimize last-minute cancellations. The total sum goes to a bar-tap that everyone can use to order drinks until the amount is used up. ‼️NO REFUNDS‼️**
**‼️Please don't just show up without RSVPing here and paying the 15€. We have a separate room that has limited capacity and a specific drinks agreement with the bar - so splitting up the bill won't become a mess.‼️**
**Small update on how your money get's used from May 2024 onwards:** As of this month, meetup.com has started charging me 34€ instead of 16€ per month. I've decided to distribute this fee evenly among all us participants every month. Example: In the last 12 meetups, the average number of attendees was 17. With 17 attendees I would effectively collect 230€ (after fees). I would now substract 34€ leaving us with 196€ that go to the bar. 15% get's tipped to the wait staff, in this case 30€, leaving us with 166€ effectively to order drinks. Hope everyone is cool with this system. :)
Website: https://www.pberg-engineers.me
WhatsApp groups:
Please come and join us on WhatsApp!
\- "PBerg Engineers \- NEWS" \- Only organizers can post announcements or polls \-\> https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj
\- "PBerg Engineers \- DISCUSS" \- Everyone can post \-\> https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2
Please join those groups now if you're interested. :)
All skill/education-levels welcome! :)
Lightning Talks:
\- TBD
We'll also have a brief "Jobs: Lost & Found section".
**Location:**
From the street you will have to enter the right hand Cafe Chagall (yes, there are 2). Then, you go upstairs and our private room is in the far end corner of the building.
We are a relaxed, non-formal meetup of like-minded software engineers who want to always keep learning and want to meet in physical reality over a drink or two.
Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin is home to some of the most talented software engineers in the world, and every month, they come together for an exciting knowledge sharing meetup. This meetup is a chance for attendees to learn from each other, share their experiences, and gain new insights into the world of software engineering.
The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the discussions are always engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in your career, you'll find something valuable at this meetup. Don't miss out on your chance to connect with like-minded professionals and advance your knowledge of software engineering. Sign up for the next event now!
**Website:** https://www.pberg-engineers.me
**WhatsApp groups:**
Please come and join us on WhatsApp!
\- "PBerg Engineers \- NEWS" \- Only organizers can post announcements or polls \-\> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj)
\- "PBerg Engineers \- DISCUSS" \- Everyone can post \-\> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2)
Please join those groups now if you're interested. :)
AWS Women's User Group Berlin: June Event - AI Agents in Production
**The AWS Women’s User Group Berlin** is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming meetup sponsored by Storm Reply focused on **Building production-ready AI agents for real-world impact.**
Join us for a deep dive into how to build, observe, and evaluate AI agents at scale. You’ll also see how these ideas come to life in a real-world climate-smart agriculture solution that turns weather forecasts into actionable field guidance. Whether you’re building agentic systems today or planning what comes next, this meetup will give you practical insights into making AI agents work in production.
**Speaker Info**
**Keynote Talk**
**Speaker:** Tetiana Senna
**Position:** Team Lead / Senior Project Manager, Storm Reply
**Talk Title:** Trust, but Verify: Observability and Evaluations for AWS Agents
**Abstract:** Getting an AI agent to work in a demo is easy. Knowing whether it still works in production - after the next prompt change, the next model upgrade, the next edge case - is the hard part. Unit tests don't cover non-deterministic behavior, and manually reviewing a handful of runs doesn't scale.
This talk walks through the two practices that close that gap: observability (understanding what actually happened inside your agent) and evaluation (deciding whether the outcome was any good). We'll dig into Amazon Bedrock AgentCore's Observability and Evaluations capabilities, compare the proven evaluation approaches - built-in LLM-as-a-Judge evaluators for automatic quality monitoring, and custom evaluators for business-specific correctness checks - with a candid look at what each one is good for, where it falls short, and what it costs to run at scale. We'll also take a close look at AgentCore Optimization, AWS's newly previewed feature in this space.
**Applied Agentic AI Talk**
**Speakers:**
**Vidhu Mitra Malladi:** Senior Software Engineer, Yara Digital Farming
**Chamika Hasanthi:** Senior Software Engineer, Yara Digital Farming
**Talk Title:** Weather Risk Intelligence Agent for farmers & Agronomist
Abstract: Unpredictable weather events — heavy rainfall, drought, frost, and heatwaves pose significant risk to crop yield and fertilizer efficiency. While forecast data is widely available, it is rarely translated into timely; field-level guidance farmers can act upon.
Using AWS AgentCore framework and AI capabilities, we can turn weather predictions into clear agronomic actions, supporting climate-smart agriculture at scale.
**You'l learn:**
* Implementation of the solution using AWS Agent Core framework
* Architecture of the project.
🗓️ **Event Details:**
\- Date: Tuesday\, June 30th
\- Venue: Storm Reply GmbH\, [address](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Storm+Reply+GmbH/@52.5012692,13.368852,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47a851119af460c5:0x35e34ba578e8b1ec!8m2!3d52.5012692!4d13.368852!16s%2Fg%2F11gg9298pv?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
\- Time: 06:00 PM \- 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Food & drinks will be provided.
📋 **Program Schedule:**
**18:00** \- Registration and Welcome Networking
**18:20** \- AWS Women's User Group Welcome
**18:30** \- "Trust\, but Verify: Observability and Evaluations for AWS Agents"
**Speaker:** Tetiana Senna, Team Lead / Senior Project Manager, Storm Reply
A practical session for anyone working with AI agents on AWS who wants the confidence to put them in front of real users. You'll leave with a clear framework for monitoring agents in production and a concrete approach to evaluating their behavior over time.
**19:15 - 19:30** Break
**19:30** \- "Weather Risk Intelligence Agent for farmers & Agronomist"
**Speakers:** Vidhu Mitra Malladi, Senior Software Engineer, Yara Digital Farming & Chamika Hasanthi, Senior Software Engineer, Yara Digital Farming
Discover how AI agents can transform weather forecasts into actionable, field-level farming guidance.
**20:10** \- Q&A and closing remarks
**20:15 - 21:00** Networking, food & drinks
🎟️ **RSVP**
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to connect with Tetiana, Vidhu, the AWS WUG Team and a thriving community of cloud enthusiasts and professionals. Secure your spot by RSVPing now! Seats are limited!
Please note that this user group is specifically for WOMEN and FLINTA\* (female, lesbian, inter, trans\*, non-binary, and agender) only. Please also check out the AWS User Group Berlin.
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🚨Attention🚨
This meetup is hosted at Storm Reply GmbH and attendees must be registered to go through building security.
Make sure you bring an ID card with you, and you register the event with a valid name that matches to your ID.
Media and Consent: We inform all attendees that photographs and videos will be taken during the meetup and will only be used by the event organizers for documentation and promotional purposes. By RSVPing to this event you are consenting to our media policy. Please let the organizers know if you do not want to be in the pictures/videos.
Thank you very much for your cooperation!
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The AWS Women’s User Group is the very first official women-centric AWS User Group in DACH and EMEA. This group serves as a secure and supportive platform for women who want to share their AWS knowledge, passion for cloud computing and advance their career through targeted learning opportunities.
We extend a warm invitation to FLINTA individuals who are interested in being part of our User Group.
Code of Conduct:
At the AWS Women's User Group in Berlin, we have a strong and unequivocal code of conduct in place to create a safe and empowering environment for all.
Python Users Berlin (PUB): An introduction to PySpark
📆 Agenda
* 19:00 Welcome to the PUB (Python Users Berlin) – setting up
* 19:15 Main talk
* 20:00 Lightning talks
* 20:30 Social gathering
🎙 Main talk by [Sam Bail](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/57634242/): PySpark
PySpark is a powerful library that brings Apache Spark’s distributed computing capabilities to Python, making it a key tool for processing large-scale data efficiently. In this talk, data engineer and analyst Sam Bail provides a structured and hands-on introduction to PySpark, starting with an overview of Apache Spark, its architecture, and its ecosystem, such as Databricks. Learn about Spark’s core concepts, such as the DataFrame API, transformations, lazy evaluations, and actions, before setting up a lab environment and working with a real dataset. Plus, gain insights into how PySpark fits into a broader data engineering ecosystem and best practices on running PySpark in a production environment.
👩💻 About [Sam Bail](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/57634242/)
Data engineer and engineering leader with 10+ years building platforms and teams across healthcare, marketplaces, and data infrastructure at NYC tech startups. I teach data engineering courses on LinkedIn Learning and O’Reilly, focused on making complex topics accessible to everyone. I also founded Bright Nights Social, an alcohol-free nightlife community that’s produced 100+ events across NYC. You’ll probably find me on a dance floor or running around Berlin this summer (training for the Berlin marathon).
📚 Resources
* [Apache Spark](https://spark.apache.org/)
* [PySpark](https://spark.apache.org/docs/latest/api/python/index.html)
* [PySpark DataFrame API](https://spark.apache.org/docs/latest/api/python/getting_started/quickstart_df.html)
⚡️ Lightning talks
We would like you to give a lightning talk (shorter than 10 minutes) about what you are doing with Python.
📍This will be a face-to-face meeting.
Julia's Salon at Jatz Bar - Social Butterfly Club 🦋
In the spirit of a 19th-century salon, this gathering will be a space for lively conversations, fascinating encounters, and the exchange of ideas over drinks. Whether you’re new in town or a local looking to expand your social circle, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded explorers of Berlin’s nightlife.
Orga
The location is **cash only**. It is non-smoking (with a separate room for smoking).
We’ll be sitting on the couches in the first room.
Questions? Check our Meetup-FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
Love the vibe?
There’s a whole community waiting for you.
🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together:
[https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/)
Lasst uns treffen und Deutsch sprechen
**📢 Wichtiges Update für das Sprachcafé in Manifesto!** 📢 2. Etage wo es geschlossen ist.
Alle Teilnehmende **müssen** etwas bestellen. Wenn nicht, werden wir uns in Neukölln treffen. **Ein Getränk bei der Soot Bar** (unten bei den WCs) **oder Essen woanders** zu kaufen, damit wir dort bleiben dürfen. Danke fürs Mitmachen! 😊
Special: Beer Garden Round 🍻
Dear CTO Roundtable Community,
I'm happy to share that, outside of our regular event schedule, we're organizing a special CTO Roundtable gathering.
This time, we're keeping it simple: **25 seats in a beer garden, no panel, no agenda.**
Just a relaxed evening to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, share experiences, and learn from one another as tech leaders.
This special event is made possible thanks to our sponsor, **Stephan Schmidt**, founder of **[AmazingCTO](https://www.amazingcto.com/)**. Thank you, Stephan, for making this gathering possible.
We're looking forward to spending a summer evening together with great conversations, technology leadership discussions, good drinks, and valuable connections.
**Spots are limited to 25 participants**, so be sure to reserve your place early.
We hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Christoph
Social Software Events Near You
Connect with your local Social Software community
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
We’ll cover:
* Why “it looks good” is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Clippers Game Social! (& pregame happy hour)
Whether you're a big baseball fan or not, you might like the social twist we put on a Clippers game! $5.00 Fridays: Select small beers are $5! They also have your favorite hard seltzers and wine.
**PREGAME**: Meet at ***Barley's Brewing on 467 N High Street***, just a few blocks east of the ballpark. **HAPPY HOUR** is 4-7pm with pregame specials and $4 pints! *At 7pm, we'll walk from Barleys to Huntington Field.*
**TICKETS**: $10.00 at gate, purchase **STANDING ROOM ONLY**.
**MEETUP**: We'll be near the Right Field bar stools/picnic tables.
**RAIN?** Unless it's a thunderstorm or heavy rain, they play. We have a nearby plan B, indoors at Grandview Yard, if raining.
**PARKING**: The garages near Nationwide will be busy with concert goers. *Find space in lots next to the ballpark (along W Nationwide Blvd) and near Crew Stadium. Short walk.*
SRO (standing room only). These are the cheapest seats to purchase. WE WILL NOT BE STANDING much at all. The areas we land on have bar stools or picnic tables. There are also plenty of "lean on" along the first and third base line.
Play ball!
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Learning from Everyday Data
**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data**
How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice.
Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look.
In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it.
**About Our Speaker:**
[Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet.
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)
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday.
But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to.
Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm




















