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Social Software Events Today
Join in-person Social Software events happening right now
Sitecore User Group (in-person) - Budapest #23
Join us for the next Sitecore meetup event at delaware Hungary office, where the community comes together to share insights, innovations, and networking around all things Sitecore.
**1\. Highlights and Insights from SUGCON Europe 2026** - *Barnabás Kur, .NET/Sitecore Lead Expert, @delaware Hungary*
What does it really feel like to be at the heart of the global Sitecore community? I’ll be sharing my experiences from this year’s SUGCON in London, covering both the technical breakthroughs in AI and headless architecture, and the power of meeting peers from across the globe in person.
**2\. Sitecore Hackathon 2026 Recap / Why You Should Join Next Year** - *Mihály Árvai, @EPAM, 6x Sitecore MVP*
A quick recap of Sitecore Hackathon 2026, what the event is about, why developers should join, and a review of this year’s winning and honorable mention projects. We’ll look at creative solutions, lessons learned, and what makes the hackathon a great community experience.
**3\. AI tooling roundtable** - *Tamás Tárnok, @ALLWIN, 7x Former Sitecore MVP*
Join this interactive session about sharing knowledge and experience around AI tooling in software development. Bring your own experience and share with us.
Budapest ML Meetup #11
We're happy to announce the 11th Budapest ML Meetup!
Join the next session in-person to connect with the community and enjoy the presentations.
📆 Date: June 9, 2026 **·** Tuesday
📍 Location: Budapest **·** 1134 **·** Váci út 47 E **·** GTC White House Office
🗣 Language: English
🗣️**Talks**
* *World-models and the twilight of LLMs*
[Gergely Várhelyi-Tóth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgergo1/), TÜV Rheinland
* *Prototype to Production: AI Solutions in Finance.*
[Erika Frits,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-rita-frits-4a3455159/) BlackRock
**Planned Schedule**
* 17:30 Arrival
* 18:00 Welcome notes and Presentations
* 19:30 Follow-up discussions
* 20:00 Closing time
🎉 Catering and the venue are provided by Aladdin Engineering.
🙋♂️ This will be an in-person event with no streaming or recording.
Transzformáció középvezetői szinten
*Nem a framework a nehéz, hanem az emberek*
Egy transzformáció megvisel minden szervezetben dolgozót -pozíciótól függetlenül-. A csapattagok felé számtalan új elvárást kommunikálnak, a felsővezetők hirtelen elkezdenek magasabb szinten tervezni.
De mi van a középvezetőkkel? Gyakorlatilag ők lesznek a "transzformációs belső tolmácsok" egyikei. Elvárásokat támasztanak feléjük. De vajon a segítséget is megkapják ezekhez?
Célunk, hogy gyakorlati szituációkon keresztül bemutassuk, hogy mi milyen kihívásokkal találkoztunk, és milyen megoldásokkal próbálkoztunk. Pláne, amik működnek... :)
[Horányi Emese](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emese-horanyi/), az Uniqa agilis coach-a, perspektívikus coach alkalmazotti szemmel, míg [Spánn Richárd](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich%C3%A1rd-sp%C3%A1nn-3a56317b/), transzformációs tanácsadóként, külsős szemmel világít rá a lehetőségekre.
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Please note that this event is for Hungarian speakers only.
SzóDa Toastmasters Beszédklub és Közösség
Szeretnéd fejleszteni a beszédkészséged?
Szeretnél fejlődni a kommunikációdban, mert szükséged van rá a munkádban, a hétköznapjaidban?
Szeretnéd megtanulni, hogyan tudsz még kifejezőbb lenni?
Úgy érzed, nincs elég önbizalmad, de már tudod, hogy növelni szeretnéd, és már azt is tudod, tenni is kész vagy érte?
Van egy jó hírünk: a LEGJOBB HELYEN JÁRSZ! :)
Mi minden kedden azért gyűlünk össze, mert hiszünk abban, hogy bárki képes megtanulni az önbizalommal teli, tiszta, célratörő és élvezetes kommunikációt.
Teszünk azért, hogy nálunk a gyakorlás alapú tanulás mindenki számára elérhető legyen akár diák, otthon lévő szülő, karrier építő, vagy csak egyszerűen érdeklődő a találkozónk résztvevője.
Nálunk bárki megszerezheti azokat a kommunikációs technikákat melykekkel képes érdekesen, tömören, érthetően átadni saját gondolatait a közö(n)sség felé.
Várunk szeretettel, ha szeretnéd fejleszteni kommunikációs és vezetői készségeidet egy jó hangulatú, segítőkész és összetartó csapatban. Találd meg önmagad egy inspiráló környezetben!
Amivel találkozhatsz egy esten:
– képet kapsz arról, hogy mi a Toastmasters és hogyan néz ki egy klubest;
– megláthatod mit is adhat a Toastmasters tapasztalt előadók által;
– új érdekes emberekkel találkozhatsz;
– barátságos környezetben szerezhetsz sok új élményt.
Miért csatlakozz a SzóDa Retorika Klubhoz?
1\. Lehetőség önmagad megismerésére\, ami a személyes fejlődéshez nagyban hozzájárul;
2\. Új barátokra tehetsz szert;
3\. Több önbizalmat szerezhetsz;
4\. Új dolgokat tanulhatsz azáltal\, hogy gyakorlod őket\.
Hogyan tudsz csatlakozni?
* gyere el hozzánk, próbáld ki magad, ízleld meg, milyen a színpadon állni, merj rögtönözni. Ezt díjmentesen megteheted három alkalommal.
* ha jól érezted magad, megtetszett és eldöntötted, hogy Te is szeretnél velünk hétről hétre, minden kedd este a fejlődés útján járni, bővebb információért látogass el ezekre az oldalakra:
https://www.facebook.com/szodaretorikaklub/
A SzóDa vár szeretettel! :)
FlowDan’s Mix class
FlowDan’s Mix is a Latin-inspired dance party workout.
High energy, easy-to-follow choreographies, and nonstop good vibes!
Each class has a theme we dance through
Class fee: 2500 Huf
5 class pass: 10000 Huf
Herbal Tea + Night Meditation
If you live around Oktogon or Király utca and want to slow down your evenings, this is a simple way to transition into rest.
This Tuesday, we gather for a guided meditation and relaxation session, combined with herbal tea in a calm, intimate setting.
The intention is to help you disconnect from the day, settle your mind, and go home ready to rest.
Please plan your evening so you can leave in a relaxed state — ideally with a short, quiet way back home.
**Important:**
* Eat before the session (ideally you wont eat again until next day)
* Arrive on time to keep the space calm
* Limited spots
**Practical details:**
📍 Okūma (Teahōm) - Concept Tea Lounge
🗓 Every 2nd Tuesday (fortnightly)
💳 3,000 HUF + VAT
🧘 Led by Marcos
You can also purchase tickets in bulk for better price
👉 https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/nyyRQdkeTQ
Pop-Up MTG Commander Game! (Casual Play & MagicCon Prep)
**Pop-Up MTG Commander Game! (Casual Play & MagicCon Prep)**
Hey everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned planeswalker or completely new to the game, join us for some casual, multiplayer **Magic: The Gathering Commander**.
I’m fairly new to the game but practicing in earnest ahead of **MagicCon Amsterdam**, and I'd love to connect with the local community for some fun, relaxed games. Since it's my first time trying to play the game at a bar, let's see how the cards sling alongside some drinks! 😅
* **Who:** Anyone! New and experienced players are all welcome.
* **Decks:** Bring your own, or borrow one of my extra precons if you don't have cards.
Untap, upkeep, and draw your opening hand—let's hit the battlefield! Shuffle up and drop a comment if you're ready to join the pod. ⚔️
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Kat is a writer and teacher, formerly based in New York City. She loves hosting Meetup events even while traveling the world, so come out and join her while she's in town!
Social Software Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
DevBP #16: Ship Happens
In the last DevBP meetup before the summer break, we will venture to the world of **Continuous Delivery**, exploring the craft of shipping software safely and continuously — from the practices that keep your releases boring, to the hard-won lessons of building the infrastructure behind a feature toggle.
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**Continuous Delivery Never Died. It Became a Harness.**
with [András Fincza (Draven) - XUND](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrasfincza/)
The PR-centered pipeline was already buckling under big batches, delayed feedback, and overloaded reviewers. Agents just turned up the volume. But the discipline that made CD work in 2015: trunk-based development, fast feedback, sociable testing, feature flags, quality gates. These matter more in 2026, not less. This talk is about what to keep from the old playbook, what to upgrade, and what to stop pretending works.
**Building a Feature Flag service**
with [Zoltán Dávid - ConfigCat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoltan-david/)
Everyone knows what a feature flag is. Far fewer know what it takes to build and run a feature flag service at scale. In this talk, we'll go behind the scenes of ConfigCat: the technical decisions, the scaling surprises, and the business lessons that came from serving billions of feature flag evaluations. No introductions to feature flagging, just honest insights from years of building a product in a space where reliability isn't optional.
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This English-language event will be held at the **Shapr3D office**, where we'll provide snacks and drinks to fuel conversations.
Arrival is from 17:30, the presentations start at 18:00.
You can also find the recordings of previous events on the [@DevBPMeetup YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@DevBPMeetup).
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations.
[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrJ7hXrYgckCM0f1D4kRUZ)]
Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking.
Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space.
Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.
F*ck The Small Talk #3🌻
***🎟️ [Sign up here to grab your ticket](https://luma.com/ftst3budapest) [️](https://luma.com/ftst2budapest) 🎟️***
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**RSVP ≠** **ticket**. A paid ticket is required to attend.
On your phone and **can’t click**? Click the link in the comments!
F\*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, London, Lisbon, to Buenos Aires, and is now in **Budapest!**
✨ **WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?**
FTST is an out-of-the-box **social experience** where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!
Join us for **games**, **talks**, and **connections** with **friends you haven’t met yet**. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Budapest every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you.
✨ **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. You'll be guided by an experienced host (Keely, you'll love her!) who'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
**✨ HOW TO JOIN?**
**[Take 1 minute to sign up](https://luma.com/ftst3budapest)**
On your phone and can’t click? Click the link in the comments :)
Our events are **limited to 30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. **Confirm your spot on the link above** to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform)
NOTE: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will ❤️)
**✨ HOW MUCH IS IT?**
The cost to attend is HUF 5,900 (early bird) HUF 6,900 (general), and includes the following:
🗣️3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
👋 Access to the **Llamas** **in** **Budapest** WhatsApp group
🍏 Light snacks to keep the energy going
🎈A space to meet **new** **people** in the least boring way possible
🚀 Supporting our **mission** of fueling human connection
*( also includes those pesky **ticket fees**!)*
**✨ WHERE IS IT?**
We host our events in awesome venues and parks across the city. We only **reveal the exact location** upon confirmation. Since this event will be **outdoors in a park**\*, please bring a blanket or something you feel comfortable sitting on in the grass. We’ll gather in small groups of 3–4 people so that blankets will be shared. 🌳
\*In case of bad weather, the location will be changed to an indoor venue. Location TBD.
**✨ WHAT THEY SAY**
“This is the kind of activity **humanity needs every weekend**. Thank you for all.”
*\- Sonya*
“F\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from *"Where are you from?"* to *"When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?"* and I think **that's beautiful.**”
\- Monika
"It’s a **wonderful** **experience**, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other."
\- Sara
**[Read our 220+ Google reviews here](https://goo.gl/maps/TpZy77bfPFkGoikn7)**
*(we ain't your typical meetup)*
**✨ FAQ**
**• Can I come alone?**
Of course, everyone does!
**• Can I be late?**
Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.
**• I signed up but never got an invite. Why?**
We usually get a high volume of sign-ups, yet we like keeping it cozy & only invite around 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings
**• Is this a networking or dating event?**
Nope! Think of us as the *anti-networking* and *anti-speed dating* event. There’s no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. It’s all about authentic connection, no business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesn’t mean it *can’t* happen, it’s just not the intention!)
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\* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
\* Age guide, 22-42ish years old (only a reference of what you expect, not a limit )
***📵 This event is a no-phone experience 📵***
We started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'where are you from?' a million times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in nearly 20 cities, including London, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and Vancouver! ️
🦙 We're part of the Epic Llama Universe. We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection. We're on a mission to make boring brilliant!
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Follow us on[ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/)
Our [website](https://epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk)[ ](https://epicllama.com/)
Az APEX 26.1 és az AI támogatott fejlesztés
Az AI most már nem csak külső chatbotként jelenik meg a fejlesztésben, hanem az Oracle APEX világába is egyre mélyebben beépül.
Ezen a meetupon gyakorlati példákon keresztül nézzük meg, mit jelent ez APEX fejlesztőknek, PL/SQL fejlesztőknek és vállalati alkalmazásokat építő csapatoknak.
Az új verzió fókuszában az **AI-támogatott fejlesztés**, az automatizálhatóság és a modern fejlesztői élmény áll.
A 26.1 legfontosabb újdonságai közé tartozik az **APEXlang**, amely olvashatóbb, fejlesztők és AI-eszközök számára is könnyebben értelmezhető alkalmazásleírást ad.
Megjelent az **AI Interactive Reports**, amely természetes nyelvi támogatást hoz a riportolásba.
Szintén fontos újdonság az **AI Agent Tools**, amely biztonságosabb és kontrolláltabb AI-alapú megoldások építését teszi lehetővé.
Beszélünk a **Codex** APEX fejlesztésben való használatáról, az **OpenAI** integrációs lehetőségekről, valamint bemutatjuk azt is, hogyan építhető **projekt szintű chatbot** saját adatok és dokumentumok alapján.
Célunk az Oracle Application Express népszerűsítése, a fejlesztői közösség erősítése és olyan gyakorlati megoldások bemutatása, amelyek valódi ügyféligényekre adhatnak választ.
Ha érdekel az APEX, a low-code fejlesztés és az AI gyakorlati alkalmazása, regisztrálj minél előbb, mert a helyek csak korlátozottan állnak rendelkezésre.
A rendezvény ingyenes, de regisztrációhoz kötött.
run for your coffee
**〜 run for your coffee ☕️🥐**
welcome to the **unplugged club Budapest ✨**
a space to slow down, leave the phone behind, and reconnect with yourself and others through low pressure shared experiences ☻
This time, we’ll meet for an easy **5km run** that ends with a well deserved coffee 🏃🏻♀️☕
**〜 What to expect**
◦ This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly run with no pressure on pace or performance.
◦ We’ll run together through a comfortable 5km route in Budapest.
◦ After the run, we’ll hang out at Kelet Kávézó for some coffee or beverage of your choice.
**〜 Details**
📅 Saturday, June 13th
🕘 Start: 9:00 am
📍 Meeting point: Szent Gellért tér
🏃♀️ Distance: \~5 km beginner friendly pace
☕ Finish: Kelet Kávézó
If you see this: **this is your sign to start running!** **✨**🏃🏻♀️🏃**✨**
VI. BQG Meetup - Neural Network Deamericanization
Join the next Budapest Quant Group meetup for an exciting presentation by **Gábor Vigh, Director at MQA, Citi**, on cutting-edge machine learning methods in quantitative finance. The event concludes with networking.
**Abstract:** Accurate and efficient calibration of equity volatility surfaces is fundamental to equity derivative pricing. When markets quote only American option prices, this task becomes significantly more complex. We present a neural network-based approach that overcomes these challenges, delivering calibration results while reducing the computational burden of conventional approaches.
**Mandatory registration:** please send a mail to the following address: kinga.doktor@citi.com, with the following details:
* name
* company
* job title
**Agenda**
* 18:30-19:00 Reception. The attendees need to enter the Promenade Gardens Building, the presentation will take place on the fifth floor in the Citi office (ask for help at the reception)
* 19:00-20:30 Presentation and Q&A
* 20:30 Networking
**Address:**
5th floor, Promenade Gardens (Citi building)
80, Váci str. Budapest, 1134.
Female Networking ☕ Trading the Elevator Pitch for Real Stories | June Edition
*Most professional events feel like a job interview. Most social hangouts feel like aimless small talk. We are here to do the opposite!*
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👉 **STEP 1:** RSVP on MeetUp
👉 **STEP 2:** [Get your ticket on Luma](https://luma.com/pu365vs1)
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At the **Women’s Coffee Network**, we offer a non-traditional experience where you don't have to fight for your voice, perfect an elevator pitch, or navigate a room of strangers alone. We created this circle because **we don't believe in the hustle; we believe in the power of a steady anchor.**
Working with the precision of a designer and the empathy of a coach, we’ve built this soft sanctuary where **the superficial is skipped** and **the high-fidelity connection begins**. We're here to share personal stories and build professional alliances.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
* 🎀 It's a **female-only community** because we have our unique way to express ourselves, struggles in the business world, and jokes only other women can understand.
* 🎀 If the idea of a meetup with 50 people makes you want to stay home, this circle is for you! We gather in **small, intimate groups** — to meet enough new people to have a deep conversation, but not so many that you feel anxious or overwhelmed.
* 🎀 Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating the quiet uncertainty of a career transition, you have a seat at our table. The **diversity of professional backgrounds** makes our circle special with shared wisdom.
* 🎀 Our **soft-flow dialogue** ensures that no bravery is required to be heard. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be the most impactful. Here, your silence is respected, and your voice is gently invited.
HOW TO JOIN US?
👉 **STEP 1:** Register here on MeetUp
👉 **STEP 2:** [Get your ticket on Luma](https://luma.com/pu365vs1)
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
* ⚓️ 2 hours of expert-led facilitation and curated dialogue
* 🏠 Exclusive access to our private Facebook community
* 💜 Supporting our work to create steady anchors for professional women
* 🎫 All platform and transaction fees are also included.
**If you feel called to create real connection in Budapest within a female-only community, we can’t wait to welcome you.** 💜
[👉 To secure your spot, please register here](https://luma.com/pu365vs1)
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Follow us on [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17220029/)\| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork/?hl=es) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/womenscoffeenetworkglobal) to see the atmosphere of our gatherings and get a daily dose of grounding.
Social Software Events Near You
Connect with your local Social Software community
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Battle of the personal agents
Join the Columbus AI community for a special event.
**Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works.
We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks.
This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations.
Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here 🍻🎳 🍻 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
🎳 **Summer Fun Starts on the Lanes! 20% off for NEW bowlers!**
The 6-week summer social bowling league is here - cold drinks, fun times, and new friends await on the lanes! Whether you're looking to meet new people, unwind after work, or just have a fun weekly outing, this league is for everyone.
Social vibes, happy hour energy, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting awesome people. ;)
**🗓 Thursday nights \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 *(while Early Bird is active)***
**🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUSU26**) for 20% off - $59.20 *during **Early Bird***
**💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
**Why Join?**
🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan
🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar
🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome!
👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early
🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes
💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends!
**Want in?**
Join our Meetup team Gutter Dusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2d5y52vq
Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way!
📅 League Dates (Thursday nights): June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30
***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)***
**Cost & What’s Included:**
✔ $74 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUSU26**
✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week)
✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup
✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people
👉 **Sign up now:**
💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
🤑New bowlers use code MUSU26 to save 20%
📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG
📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7
Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose**
Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn:
* Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge
* How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change
* Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction
* How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools
This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work.
**About Our Speaker**
[Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately.
The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**.
This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects.
**Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places:
* **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page)
* **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/)
After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**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




















