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(ES abajo // CAT a sota) Join Speaking Social Barcelona for a lively evening of cultural and language exchange. Whether you’re a Barcelona local or you’re new to the city, this event is perfect for anyone looking to practise their English, Spanish, Catalan or absolutely any other language in a relaxed, sociable setting. Our language exchange nights will not only improve your language skills, they’re also a great excuse to meet people from diverse backgrounds and experience different cultures. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a fluent speaker, everyone is welcome to join us for an enriching social experience that’s open to everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in a multicultural environment and make lasting connections with like-minded people. Entry FREE; drinks from €2 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/speakingsocialbcn/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Únete a Speaking Social Barcelona para una noche llena de diversión, cultura e intercambio. Ya seas barcelonés de toda la vida o acabas de llegar, este evento es perfecto para quienes deseen practicar su inglés, catalán o cualquier otro idioma en un ambiente relajado y social. Nuestras noches de intercambio de idiomas no sólo mejoran tu dominio del idioma, también son una excusa para conocer a gente de diferentes orígenes y ampliar tus horizontes. Ya seas un principiante o avanzado, todos los niveles son bienvenidos a unirse para una experiencia enriquecedora que está abierta a todo el mundo. No te pierdas esta oportunidad de sumergirte en un ambiente multicultural y hacer conexiones duraderas con personas de ideas afines. Entrada GRATUITA; bebidas a partir de 2€. Síguenos: https://www.instagram.com/speakingsocialbcn/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Uneix-te a Speaking Social Barcelona per a una nit plena de diversió, cultura i intercanvi. Siguis barceloní de tota la vida o nou a la ciutat, aquest esdeveniment és ideal per a qui vulgui practicar anglès, català o qualsevol altre idioma en un ambient relaxat i social. Les nostres nits d’intercanvi d’idiomes t’ajudaran no només a millorar el teu domini de l’idioma, sinó també a connectar amb persones de diferents orígens i ampliar els teus horitzons. Siguis un principiant o avançat, tots els nivells són benvinguts a gaudir d’una experiència enriquidora que està oberta a tothom. No et perdis aquesta oportunitat de submergir-te en un ambient multicultural i fer connexions duradores amb persones d’idees afins. Entrada GRATUÏTA; begudes a partir de 2€. Segueix-nos: https://www.instagram.com/speakingsocialbcn/

¡Únete a la Comunidad WSO2 España para un evento exclusivo sobre Seguridad en la Nube y Desarrollo de APIs! En este taller, exploraremos la importancia de la seguridad en la nube y cómo puedes desarrollar APIs seguras utilizando la plataforma WSO2. Conoceremos las mejores prácticas en Desarrollo de Software y cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede potenciar tus APIs. Inspirado por eventos anteriores como "Taller exclusivo de APIs en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial" y "APIKOMBAT by Profesia", este evento te brindará insights valiosos sobre API de almacenamiento en la nube y Diseño de API web. ¡No te lo pierdas!

We have prepared another evening of BI and Data Analytics at [Trainline](https://www.thetrainline.com/), open to everyone. 🚨 **To attend, RSVP at** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techfems-techtalks-unlocking-the-power-of-data-tickets-1982880387617](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techfems-techtalks-unlocking-the-power-of-data-tickets-1982880387617). **This meetup does not accept RSVPs as we track attendance via Eventbrite** this time 🚨 **Agenda** 6:00 PM - Door opens and welcome 👋 6:30 PM - Talks Start 8:00 PM - Socializing & Networking with refreshments and snacks ⚠️ Make sure to **arrive before 6:30 PM**. No one can enter the building after that ⚠️ **🗣️Talks** 1️⃣ **From Chaos to Clarity: Building Your BI Platform** 🎙️ **[Viktoriia Kniazeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktoriia-kniazeva-106403161/)**, Technical Consultant at [Omnevo](https://www.linkedin.com/company/omnevo/) Many organizations accumulate multiple operational systems, each with its own data model, stack, and integration challenges — and BI often becomes an afterthought stitched on top. This session demonstrates how to design and implement a BI platform from scratch, unifying heterogeneous data sources into a reliable, scalable architecture. Based on hands-on experience with systems like Metabase, we examine patterns for creating clean data flows, ensuring trust, and building a foundation that analytics can grow on. Takeaways: • BI as Part of System Architecture: Why analytics needs to be architected—not improvised. • Data Flow Design: Structuring the path from operational systems to actionable insights. • What to prepare before starting a BI project — the key checks teams often forget 2️⃣ **Dashboards, Data, and “Did It Work?” at Grafana** 🎙️ **[Maria Dubinets](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-dubinets/)**, Senior Data Analyst at [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com). Grafana builds industry-leading tools for observing infrastructure — but how does an observability company observe its own products? This talk explores how Product Data Analytics and Experimentation are structured at Grafana, from high-volume event ingestion to statistically rigorous A/B testing. It will unpack how Grafana’s modern data stack — powered by RudderStack, BigQuery, dbt, Prefect, OpenMetadata, and Grafana itself — creates a scalable, governed, and trustworthy source of product truth. The session will then dive into one of Grafana’s most intricate live product experiments that just finished: testing whether automatically surfacing our Interactive Learning Plugin inside Grafana Cloud increases adoption of Synthetic Monitoring and IRM by moving users from Activation to Engagement. Attendees will see how the experiment was designed, sized, instrumented, and analyzed — and what was learned once the results came in. The talk concludes with a preview of the next onboarding experiment focused on improving Day 2–14 engagement for new Cloud users. What Attendees Will Learn • 🏗️ How Grafana structures its product data stack • 📊 How dashboards evolve into decision systems • 🧪 How product experiments are designed for rigor • 🚀 Case Study: The Interactive Learning Plugin Experiment **Event language:** * English (many attendees also speak Spanish and other languages). **Who can join?** * 👭 This event is open to everyone. * Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or tech professional, you’re welcome here! **Address** Trainline: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes\, 613\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2u1b8fqHjgFw7kJz9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2u1b8fqHjgFw7kJz9) **Venue Information:** * Wheelchair accessible. * NOT suitable for children. * If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, let our media team know. **More about TechFems:** * Discover more on our [Website](https://techfems.org) and join [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/techfems). * Please read our [Code of Conduct](https://techfems.org/codeofconduct/). **PLEASE NOTE** By registering, you agree to the TechFems [Privacy Policy](https://techfems.org/privacy-policy/) and [Code of Conduct](https://techfems.org/codeofconduct/).

Qué es la lujuria? Es un vicio, una pasión, una virtud, una deshumanización o otra cosa? La Poeta Luz Cassino y el Filósofo Emanuele Profumi invitan a todo tipo de amantes y de diversos orígenes, a sumarse a este taller-evento de lectura y reflexión, a la vez intimo y colectivo que va abrir pistas para encontrar respuestas a estas preguntas, apropiarse de nuevas palabras y perspectivas, y amarlas. En un contexto grupal donde merendar es también una manera de relajarse y disfrutar junt@s. Con una contribución de 8 euros. Para participar y realizar el pago hay que confirmar presencia a este numero: +34613937727

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹CONSTRUYENDO EL MAYOR CHAT SINGLE DE BCN. COLABORA Y HAZ NUEVAS AMISTADES. PARTICIPA EN LOS CHATS DE LAS ACTIVIDADES QUE MÁS TE INTERESAN Y TAMBIÉN PROPÓN NUEVAS IDEAS. GRACIAS POR CONSTRUIR ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL PARA HACER NUEVOS AMIGOS Y AMIGAS. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

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**PARA PARTICIPAR DEBES RELLENAR [ESTE FORMULARIO](https://kleff.es/slow-friending-marzo-2026/).** ¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas al 🫂 **Slow Friending Lúdico** de KLEFF! **¿Eres local o acabas de llegar a Barcelona y no conoces a nadie? ¿Tu círculo de amigos se ha reducido y quieres hacer nuevas amistades o conocer a tu media naranja?** En KLEFF hemos diseñado un evento con unas dinámicas perfectas para conocer nuevas personas, utilizando juegos de mesa como catalizador, según tus preferencias. **¿Cuándo?** Miércoles 18 de marzo de 2026, a partir de las 19:00h. **Haremos check-in de participantes a las 18:45h y finalizaremos sobre las 22h.** **¿Dónde?** Estació - Espai Gastronòmic, Estació de França (Barcelona). **¿Precio?** 4€ con una consumición incluida. Se abona al inicio de la actividad. **NO es un speed dating, el objetivo del evento es conectar personas y que principalmente surjan nuevas amistades.**

As the stillness of winter gently transitions into the awakening of spring, we are invited to return to a state of softness, presence, and renewal. This carefully curated workshop offers a refined introduction to self face massage, enriched by the subtle wisdom of Ayurvedic marma therapy. Through slow, mindful touch, we will encourage circulation, release deeply held tension, and restore a natural radiance to the face. More than a technique, this is a ritual of reconnection — supporting the skin, calming the nervous system, and nourishing inner vitality.

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUg0NDBb4IhG50CVm9gDiW?mode=gi_t) **¿Cuánto hace que no tienes una conversación que realmente te toque por dentro?** En un mundo lleno de pantallas y conversaciones rápidas, cada vez es más difícil encontrar espacios donde las personas se conozcan de verdad. **Encuentro Social con Alma** es una experiencia diferente: un evento diseñado para que las personas conecten desde la autenticidad, la curiosidad y la humanidad. A través de dinámicas sociales, preguntas sorprendentes y momentos compartidos, los participantes descubrirán historias, perspectivas y emociones que normalmente no aparecen en las conversaciones cotidianas. No es networking. No es una charla. Es un espacio para **mirar, escuchar y conectar con personas reales**.

Quieres vivir una experiencia a la vez antigua y completamente innovadora? Ven al Banquete Filosófico! El tema de este banquete es «Simone Weil y la Opresión social». Durante el "brunch", tendremos la oportunidad de conocer y reflexionar juntos sobre la idea de Opresión Social tan actual, y de realizar un viaje sin precedentes a nuestra propia condición existencial, social e individual. El filósofo del diálogo Emanuele Profumi acompañará el viaje en un juego interactivo que nos llevará a conocer nuevas personas e ideas, a profundizar en nuestra visión del mundo gracias al contexto de convivencia creado por la cena. Comer, hablar y pensar, para descubrir, jugar y aprender. El Banquete Filosófico es un nuevo espacio, sereno y acogedor, para conocer nuevos mundos sin cambiar de ciudad. CÓMO PARTICIPAR Para inscribirte, sigue la descripción general del grupo de encuentro «Banquete Filosófico», paga 20 euros y sigue todos los pasos que se indican a continuación: 1. 1. Reserva tu presencia en Meetup 2. Paga la cuota de inscripción al menos 1 hora antes del comienzo del Convivio. 3. Se pueden utilizar los siguientes métodos de pago: A. Revolut: +393388716566 B. Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com C. IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motivo del pago: Convivio) D. Efectivo: acudir a las reuniones de la CONSULTORIA Filosófica Colectiva (lunes o jueves por la tarde: enviando un whatsapp a +34613937727). 4. Una vez realizado el pago (A a C) enviar un whatsapp de confirmación a +34613937727. 5. Comunicar cualquier intolerancia alimentaria. ATENCIÓN: Las personas que se apunten al Meetup pero no hayan abonado su cuota en los días previos al Banquete, comunicándolo en el número de Whatsapp, y no se hayan dado de baja, no serán admitidas al Banquete y no tendrán acceso a futuros Banquetes Filosóficos. En caso que se anule el evento y se ha ingresado la cuota para participar, si no se pide la devolución del dinero, se ulitilizará para el siguiente Convivio filosófico. Importante: Si no sé logra llegar al número mínimo de 4 personas el Convivio no puede desarrollarse. En este caso l@s inscrit@s estarán considerad@s para el siguiente Convivio. Quien quiere que el dinero se devuelva, tiene que escribir un mail a: emanueleprofumi@filosofialavoro.com à Vols viure una experiència alhora antiga i completament innovadora? Vine al Banquet Filosòfic. El tema d'aquest banquet és COM PARTICIPAR Per inscriure't, segueix la descripció general del grup de trobada «Banquet Filosòfic», paga 20 euros i segueix tots els passos que s'indiquen a continuació: 1. 1. Reserva la teva presència a Meetup 2. Paga la quota d'inscripció almenys 1 hora abans del començament del Convivi 3. Es poden utilitzar els mètodes de pagament següents: A. Revolut: +393388716566 B. Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com C. IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motiu del pagament: Convivio) D. Efectiu: acudir a les reunions de la CONSULTORIA Filosòfica Col·lectiva (dilluns o dijous a la tarda: enviant un whatsapp a +34613937727). 4. Un cop realitzat el pagament (A a C) enviar un whatsapp de confirmació a +34613937727. 5. Comunicar qualsevol intolerància alimentària. ATENCIÓ: Les persones que s'apuntin al Meetup però no hagin abonat la seva quota els dies previs al Banquet, comunicant-ho al número de Whatsapp, i no s'hagin donat de baixa, no seran admeses al Banquet i no tindran accés a futurs Banquets Filosòfics. En cas que s'anul·li l'esdeveniment i s'ha ingressat la quota per participar-hi, si no es demana la devolució dels diners, s'ulititzarà per al Convivi filosòfic següent. Important: Si no sé aconsegueix arribar al nombre mínim de 4 persones el Convivi no es pot desenvolupar. En aquest cas els i les inscrites estaran considerats per al següent Convivi. Qui vol que els diners es tornin, ha d'escriure un mail a: emanueleprofumi@filosofialavoro.com

**Conferencia Teosófica – "Vida, Muerte e Inmortalidad".** Evento gratuito presencial. **Domingo 22 de Marzo a las 17:00. Duración 1h y 30 minutos.** Se ruega puntualidad! Esa conferencia gratuita tendrá lugar en el local de nuestra sede en Barcelona. Estamos al lado de la parada de metro de Lesseps (L3). Hay más gente apuntada de la que aparece en meetup, ya que también utilizamos otras plataformas. Puedes consultar nuestras actividades para el mes de Marzo de 2026 en: [https://arjunabarcelona.com/1-actividades/](https://arjunabarcelona.com/1-actividades/) Nuestro canal de Youtube - [https://www.youtube.com/c/STERAMAARJUNA](https://www.youtube.com/c/STERAMAARJUNA)

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### [👉](https://www.meetup.com/the-white-villa/events/312910736/?eventOrigin=your_events) Moved to Main Event - [THE WHITE VILLA · Traditional Spanish Dinner & International Gathering](https://www.meetup.com/the-white-villa/events/313758996/?eventOrigin=your_events) **THE WHITE VILLA · International Rooftop Evening** ✨ An informal international gathering in a private villa above Barcelona. This evening is designed for natural conversations in a carefully curated setting. People from different backgrounds come together to meet, talk and connect without pressure, fixed dynamics or forced icebreakers. You move freely between conversations, speak at your own pace and let the atmosphere unfold naturally as the sun sets over the city. It’s a relaxed way to practice languages and build real connections while sharing a drink in a space that feels both welcoming and intentional. As the evening progresses, the energy shifts gently from conversation to shared moments, always maintaining a balanced and respectful atmosphere. Ideal for: **– Meeting international and local people** **– Practicing languages in real-life context** **– Expanding your social circle** **– Discovering a hidden hillside venue** This is not a class, and it’s not a loud party. It’s a social evening in a private villa with panoramic views over Barcelona, where work, culture and social life blend naturally. Price: 10€ **Includes up to three glasses of wine. Payment at the entrance.** **[More information](https://www.meetup.com/the-white-villa/events/313189775/)**

⚠️⚠️⚠️ **IMPORTANT – BUILDING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS** ⚠️⚠️⚠️ To enter the Thoughtworks office, we need your full name (which meetup does not give us!). You MUST: 1️⃣ Reserve your spot here on Meetup 2️⃣ Fill in your full name on this form: [https://forms.gle/vG8nvwWoooAJMYau8](https://forms.gle/vG8nvwWoooAJMYau8) 🚫 **Attendees who are NOT on *both* lists will be denied access**. Please fill out the form as soon as you RSVP to avoid issues at the door! 🪐🪐🪐 **LGBT+Tech Barcelona is back with our March Edition!** Courtesy of the generous support of our sponsor [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), you can expect all the usual goodness from this event – pizzas, beers, soft drinks, epic networking, plus two incredible talks from voices within our community that you simply can’t miss. 🪐🪐🪐 **Handling Change** [Elisa Cachón](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisachacon/) and [Alex Savich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-savi%D1%81h-38502337) will tell us about navigating challenges, identifying empowerment and finding support - personal experiences which are relatable to everyone. **It's the 2000s All Over Again! What the Past Can Tell Us About AI** [Erica Kastner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erithmetic/) will share with us how this isn't the first time we've been visited by a magic genie that can generate code and make development faster - so it's important to avoid the same pitfalls, especially with a more powerful AI genie available to us now. 🪐🪐🪐 **Anyone else?** Working on something interesting that you want to share with the community? Drop us a line or grab us at the event and we'll put a microphone in your hand! 🪐🪐🪐 Don’t miss this chance to fuel your brain, fill your belly, and build meaningful connections with Barcelona’s vibrant LGBT+ tech community. 🪐🪐🪐 Drinks and food will be provided, courtesy of our sponsor Thoughtworks. Massive thanks to them for supporting our community with their venue, food, drinks and hospitality! 🪐🪐🪐 This event will be hosted in English. Here at LGBT+Tech we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. That means everyone is welcome no matter your age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or abilities. We celebrate every member of our amazing LGBTQIA+ community – please do the same. If you experience any problems please contact an organiser immediately. And if you have any special needs or requirements, let us know, we are here to help! After the event a few of us will go for some drinks at a nearby bar. Send Duncan a WhatsApp if you can't find us: 678 946 763. Do you have some news you want to share with the community? Maybe you have launched a new product or want to share something you have learnt recently? Give one of the organisers a nudge and we'll help you to make it happen! Let's celebrate our achievements together. As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all! 🪐🪐🪐

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

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? 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)

Join Black Love & Friends for an elevated evening of connection at the stunning rooftop lounge at Lincoln Social in downtown Columbus. Sip handcrafted cocktails, enjoy breathtaking skyline views, and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and creatives in a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. This is more than a meetup — it's a space to build authentic connections, expand your circle, and enjoy Columbus nightlife at one of the city's most beautiful rooftop venues. ✨ Stylish atmosphere 🍸 Crafted cocktails 🌆 Iconic rooftop views 🤝 Genuine connections Space is limited and rooftop events fill quickly.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA