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Hello eCommerce Tribe! Καλώς μας ήρθε το 2026, καλή χρονιά με υγεία και επιτυχίες σε όλες και όλους, και ξεκινάμε δυναμικά! Αν ξεκουραστήκατε και ηρεμήσατε, τότε έφτασε η ώρα να υποδεχθούμε το 10ο eCommerce Meetup! 🚀 Το **10ο Athens eCommerce Meetup**, θα διεξαχθεί στo Snappi Hub, στα κεντρικά γραφεία του **Snappi, Κοραή 5**, Πλατεία Κοραή (κέντρο), την **Τετάρτη 28 Ιανουαρίου, 2026**. Και έχουμε μερικές ενδιαφέρουσες αλλαγές για να πειραματιστούμε, οπότε πάτα '***Read More***', για να συνεχίσεις να διαβάζεις. **Είναι σημαντικό.** ⚠️ Όλες οι βασικές λεπτομέρειες (Πλιζ, ριντ ιτ κέρφουλι...) ⬇️ **ΗΜΕΡΟΜΗΝΙΑ:** Τετάρτη 28 Ιανουαρίου, 2026 στις 18:00 **ΜΕΡΟΣ:** [Snappi Hub, Κοραή 5, Πλατεία Κοραή, Κέντρο](https://www.google.gr/maps/place/Korai+5,+Athina+105+64/@37.980061,23.7325753,3a,75y,326.34h,102.73t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sgsc4QUfUgeK-_9lNv52Lgw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-12.73134166733577%26panoid%3Dgsc4QUfUgeK-_9lNv52Lgw%26yaw%3D326.34314987677266!7i16384!8i8192!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x14a1bd3bcb567419:0x567390999a593c8b!2sKorai+5,+Athina+105+64!3b1!8m2!3d37.9802306!4d23.7324093!16s%2Fg%2F11q2n7w2c2!3m5!1s0x14a1bd3bcb567419:0x567390999a593c8b!8m2!3d37.9802306!4d23.7324093!16s%2Fg%2F11q2n7w2c2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2N0gBUAM%3D) **ΓΛΩΣΣΑ:** 💬 Τα Meetups είναι στα **ελληνικά** (🔵⚪️ ). **ΧΩΡΗΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑ:** 50 άτομα αυστηρά (first come, first serve). **ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ:** 17:30 - 18:00 : Welcoming & Pre-event Networking 18:00 - 18:50: 1st Round of Participants 18:50 - 19:00: Small Break 19:00 - 19:30: 2nd Round of Participants 19:30 - 20:30: Post-event Networking **⚠️ ΘΕΜΑΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ (SOS! Πρέπει να το διαβάσεις ⤵️ ) ⚠️** Ο **κάθε** attendee θα πρέπει να συμπληρώσει μια γρήγορη φόρμα. Θα την βρείς εδώ: **➡️ [Athens eCommerce Meetup Form](https://forms.gle/ULWcSZAAHbjQa9Pp6) ⬅️** Με απλά λόγια... Ο κάθε attendee μπορεί να επιλέξει ανάμεσα σε 1 από τις 6 θεματικές επιλογές: 1️⃣: **MAKE THE COMMUNITY BETTER**: Επιλέγεις ένα θέμα από τη λίστα μας, και περιγράφεις τις σκέψεις σου με πάθος. 2️⃣: **COMMUNITY MAKE ME BETTER**: Ρωτάς το community για ένα πρόβλημα που σε απασχολεί, και λαμβάνεις απαντήσεις. 3️⃣: **THE UNPOPULAR OPINION:** Έχεις κάποια αντισυμβατική άποψη για τις Θεωρίες του eCommerce; Έφτασε η ώρα να την εκφράσεις. 4️⃣: **ROAST MY SITE**: Θέλει 'ψυχή' να ζητήσεις να κριτικάρουν την δουλειά σου. Αλλά ένα community επαγγελματιών είμαστε, πάντα το feedback θα είναι χρήσιμο 5️⃣: **TOOL OF THE MONTH**: Έχεις δοκιμάσει κάποιο 'unpopular' softwarάκι που σε εντυπωσίασε με τη χρησιμότητα/αποτελεσματικότητα του; Αυτή είναι η ευκαιρία σου να σε αποθεώσει το community. 6️⃣: **I COMMENTED SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO:** Έχει γεμίσει το timeline μας στο Linkedin, με comments του τύπου 'GEO', 'PMAX', 'FUNNEL', κτλ. Ευκαιρία να αρχίσουμε να μοιραζόμαστε χρήσιμα templates, wireframes, και γενικότερα click-baiting knowledge, από αυτή που κυκλοφορεί ευρέως στο Linkedin. Εδώ παρουσιάζεις το εργαλείο (που έκανες το comment), λες πως σε βοήθησε (αν σε βοήθησε) και μοιράζεσαι shareble link με το community. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **⚠️** **Υπενθύμιση:** Θα πρέπει να πάτε **[στο Google Form](https://forms.gle/ULWcSZAAHbjQa9Pp6)**, πιο πάνω και να απαντήσετε **υποχρεωτικά** στις δυο ερωτήσεις. Όσοι δηλώσουν απλά τη συμμετοχή τους στο Μeetup (ie σε αυτήν την πλατφόρμα), **ΔΕΝ** εξασφαλίζουν τη συμμετοχή τους, στο event. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **📝 Και μερικοί κανόνες:** 1. Ο/Η ομιλητής/τρια μπορεί να επιλέξει να συμμετέχει με όποιο θέμα από την αρχική λίστα, επιθυμεί. 2. Ο/Η ομιλητής/τρια έχει περίπου 8-10 λεπτά να αναπτύξει τη θέση του. Μετά ίσως ακολουθήσουν 1-2 ερωτήσεις max, αν υπάρχουν απορίες. 3. Ο/Η ομιλητής/τρια επιτρέπεται να χρησιμοποιεί ονόματα εταιρειών (πχ softwares) που χρησιμοποιεί, για να εκφράσει **ποιοτικά** τη θέση του. Καλό θα ήταν να μην περάσουμε ένα λογικό 'οριο' αναφορών σε μια εταιρεία, όπου θα αρχίσει να θεωρείται διαφήμιση. 4. Απαγορεύονται οι στημένες ερωτήσεις, που αποσκοπούν σε διαφήμιση. Πχ. "Υπάρχει κάποιο εργαλείο της Google που ξεκινάει από "Τ" και τελειώνει σε "Ag manager", και μπορεί να με βοηθήσει να οργανώσω σωστά τα 'tags' μου;". Ένα community είμαστε, όλοι καταλαβαίνουμε ποια είναι τα όρια. Ας μην προσπαθήσουμε να τα περάσουμε.

ATHENS NOMAD FEST and ATHENS FUN & CONNECTION present : CO-WORKING WEDNESDAY, a weekly co-working event for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers! Keeping the ATHENS NOMAD FEST spirit alive every week 🚀 if you want to go far, work alone, if you want to succeed, work together!👊🏼 let's gather every Wednesday together from 10am to 2pm (or later) to connect, collaborate and keep building Athens Nomad community together! Every Wednesday a different place. Check meetup for the updated location 🙏 Ask the staff to find us or send me a message on Whatsapp: +32486805343 Looking forward to working with you Michaël & Christina

🍺 Beers. Brains. Glory. Get ready to flex your knowledge, outwit your friends, and claim your spot as the reigning quiz champ of Athens! Join us every Wednesday at Ziggy’s for an electrifying night of trivia, laughter, and pub legends in the making. 🔥 What to expect: 🏆 1st Place Prize – 25€ Bar Tab 🧠 5 Rounds of Mind-Bending Questions 🎶 Music, Pop Culture, History & More 🍹 Killer Cocktails & Ice-Cold Beers 🎉 Big Laughs & Epic Bragging Rights Whether you're a seasoned quiz master or just in it for the beer and vibes, there's a seat for you at the table. Bring your team, your brainpower, and your party spirit! 📢 Tag your trivia crew & RSVP now – the smartest night of the week is calling! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1441521211749?aff=oddtdtcreator #PubQuizAthens #ZiggysQuizNight #BeersAndVictory #TriviaNight

***Note:*** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join the **Original Athens Pub Crawl**, you’ll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.* ### Original Athens Pub Crawl – Explore Athens by Night: Looking for the best way to experience Athens nightlife? The **Original Athens Pub Crawl** is the ultimate evening adventure for travelers who want to explore the city after dark, meet new people, and enjoy an unforgettable night out. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups, this crawl takes you through some of Athens’ most exciting nightlife districts, mixing popular venues with hidden local gems. Led by friendly local hosts, you’ll discover Athens in a whole new light—through its buzzing atmosphere, music, and social energy. Expect a night filled with fun activities, interactive games, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow travelers from around the world. Whether you’re here for one night or a full holiday, the Original Athens Pub Crawl guarantees a memorable evening of laughter, culture, and new friendships. **Highlights:** * Experience Athens nightlife with local hosts and fellow travelers * Explore a mix of lively venues, social spots, and hidden gems * Join fun games and activities that keep the energy going all night * Meet new friends from across the globe in a relaxed, friendly setting * A perfect choice for solo adventurers, groups of friends, or party lovers Make your trip to Athens unforgettable—join the **Original Athens Pub Crawl** and dive into the city’s vibrant night scene!

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

Book your place at www.basketble.com Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court) Facilities: Underground parking Game Setup (depending on the number of players) 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other Winner stays on but maximum 2 games 7 minute games You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Come Out and Play!

Join us for a fun and active bouldering event! 🧗‍♂️ Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, this is a great chance to challenge yourself, share tips, and connect with others who enjoy climbing. We’ll spend 1-1.5 hours bouldering, followed by coffee at a nearby café to relax and chat (optional). 📍 Location: [Mamouna Climbing Spot](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zsJwmNvkZugYViPF9) **💸 Cost: 15€ for a day pass (climbing shoes included)** ⚡️ Feel free to follow the group [on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenssportsfunactivities/)! ⚡️

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt ✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨ Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸 It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍 This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨ Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙 A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨ 🌊 How the Night Flows We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑 Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌 From there, the night opens up ✨ • People rotate naturally 🔄 • Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️ • You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊 • Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶‍♀️ • The vibe decides 🎧✨ You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄 Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊 🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone I’ll be there the whole night 🙋‍♂️ Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡ If you come solo 🚶‍♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊 This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲 Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨ Every week: New faces ✨ Familiar smiles 🙂 Easy connections 🤍 🎶 The Atmosphere • Social & warm 🤍 • Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶 • Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌 • Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨ Easy to join 🤝 Easy to stay 🪑 Easy to feel part of it 🤍 🍹 Community Drink Prices Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7 Sangria — €3 🍷 Shots — €2.5 🥃 📍 Logistics 📌 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9 🕤 Start: 21:30 ⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨ 🎟 Entry: FREE Just say you’re with the community 🤍 👕 No dress code Comfort > fashion 😌 🚇 Getting Around Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃 🚇 Metro all night 🚌 24h buses Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨ 🌟 Why This Works No plan needed 🧠 No friends required 👥 No pressure to stay 🕊️ Come for one drink 🍸 Stay for the people 🤍 Leave with a smile 😄 For many, this becomes: ✨ The start of the night ✨ The place they meet their people ✨ The reason the night turns memorable 💫 Final Thought Some nights start with music 🎶 Better nights start with people 🤍 This is where we gather 🤝 Connect ✨ And let the night take shape 🌙 See you Saturday 💫 Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events #LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου

Μία μάλλον περισσότερο περιπατητική δραστηριότητα θα κάνουμε την Κυριακή 1η Φεβρουαρίου και ώρα 14:30 προς το φράγμα της Ραπεντώσας στην Πεντέλη! [Η συμμετοχή για όσους έρθουν με δικό τους μέσο είναι δωρεάν και εισιτήρια μπορείτε να αποκτήσετε μόνο πατώντας εδώ!](https://luma.com/k4p75xk9) Πρόκειται για μία super χαλαρή διαδρομή ήπιων κλίσεων εδάφους, 4,5 περίπου χιλιομέτρων και διάρκειας 90 λεπτών! Η δραστηριότητα μπορεί να πραγματοποιηθεί ακόμη και με απλά αθλητικά παπούτσια και το σακίδιο πλάτης δεν κρίνεται απαραίτητο. Αμέσως μετά και μέσα σε 15 λεπτά, θα βρεθούμε από το βουνό, δίπλα στο κύμα! Σκοπός και στόχος αυτής της "κατηφόρας" θα είναι η κατανάλωση τερψιλαρύγγιων θαλασσινών εδεσμάτων στην παραλία της Νέας Μάκρης! Φαγάκι με TIQS. [Πάτα εδώ για να μάθεις τι ακριβώς είναι τα TIQS!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFpKF2FGxBKkDFy9PiRle_9vNhhTNPwi9X7diFFu7ZI/edit?usp=sharing) [Η συμμετοχή για όσους έρθουν με δικό τους μέσο είναι δωρεάν και εισιτήρια μπορείτε να αποκτήσετε μόνο πατώντας εδώ!](https://luma.com/k4p75xk9) Το στίγμα συνάντησης και εκκίνησης μπορείτε να το [δείτε εδώ!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pSshXu9nfrLtpJWK6) Σε περίπτωση δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών η δραστηριότητα ενδέχεται να αναβληθεί ή ακυρωθεί!

✨ Expats & Digital Nomads in Athens ✨ Your Saturday night plans? Sorted. This Saturday, we’re meeting at a new venue: 📍 Rude Lord Bar — Kolokotroni 11, Athina 105 62 🕘 From 9PM 🎧 DJ Yiorgos Zafeirakos sets the vibe and keeps it flowing all night. Come for a drink. Stay for the people. Talk. Laugh. Dance. Connect. Come solo or bring friends — everyone is welcome. ✨ Free entrance — just support the bar by grabbing a drink or two 🍸 🔥 Limited spots 📩 DM us on Instagram or message Nomad Hub Greece on Facebook to reserve your place. Don’t think twice. Just come. See you Saturday.

💥 Το **Causal Data Science Meetup** της Αθήνας επιστρέφει στις 29 του Ιανουαρίου! Στην 5η μας συνάντηση φιλοξένουμε τον [Γιώργο Παπαναστασίου](https://archimedesai.gr/en/researchers/giorgos-papanastasiou), ο οποίος θα μας μιλήσει για **"Causal AI: Teaching Machines to Ask Why?"**. Η ομιλία παρουσιάζει το **Causal AI,** ως έναν κλάδο της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης που εστιάζει στην κατανόηση του *γιατί* συμβαίνουν τα πράγματα - και όχι απλώς στον εντοπισμό μοτίβων. Μέσα από παραδείγματα από την υγεία και την ανακάλυψη φαρμάκων, θα δούμε πώς η αιτιώδης σκέψη οδηγεί σε πιο αξιόπιστες προβλέψεις και βοηθά την επιστημονική έρευνα. Το event θα περιέχει Q&A, networking και τα σχετικά συνοδευτικά. Ραντεβού **στο Impact Hub την Πέμπτη 29 Ιανουαρίου** στις **7:00 μμ**. Ευχαριστούμε για την υποστήριξη την **Plum**, την **Intelligencia AI** καθώς και το **κέντρο Beyond του Εθνικού Αστεροσκοπείου Αθηνών**. 🚀 Κάνε **RSVP** και μη χάσεις την ευκαιρία να βρεθείς στην 5η συνάντηση της Causal Data Science κοινότητας της Αθήνας! Η πλήρης περιγραφή της ομιλίας στα Αγγλικά: Causal AI: Teaching Machines to Ask "Why?" explores the transformative power of Causal AI, moving beyond correlational AI to extract reliable, causal-aware insights from complex, large-scale scientific data. The presentation will establish the basic theoretical foundations necessary for Causal AI before demonstrating its application across two critical domains: 1) large-scale structured clinical data where "causal networks" identify robust, generalizable trajectories for early disease screening and detection, and 2) real-world (extremely) large unstructured multimodal data where "causal-aware foundation modeling" learns to generate debiased synthetic cellular images, significantly improving critical AI predictions in drug discovery. The talk will highlight cutting-edge developments in Causal AI and Causal Generative AI - including methods for counterfactual generation, and the emergent field of causal reasoning from large models - charting a course for the future of robust and reliable AI in scientific research.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 55+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) [http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Athens Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

**GIS and Software Programming** (with a focus on Python and JavaScript) by **[Gary Yu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-yu-analyst/)** * GIS Overview * Programming Overview * GIS History * History of Programming * A Cluster of GIS Software * A Tale of Two Programming Languages (Python and JavaScript) * How to integrate GIS Software in Python * How to integrate GIS Software in JS ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** *(title subject to change)* Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

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)

The February Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined in person by **David Pickering**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27861114692350?p=lHdrSV1OOELhLnCiAg)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **No Map Required: Geospatial Analytics Directly in Your Data Warehouse** Think geospatial analysis requires specialized GIS software? Think again. This session introduces you to shapefiles and spatial operations right inside your database—no mapping application required. We'll demystify shapefiles (what they are, how they work, and where to get them) and show you how nearly every modern database —from DuckDB to Snowflake, supports spatial operations. You'll see practical demos covering spatial joins, distance calculations, and how to determine if two shapes interact with each other. Whether you're a data engineer optimizing delivery routes, an analyst aggregating metrics by geography, or a BI developer building location-aware dashboards, this session will show you how to unlock powerful spatial capabilities already built into your database stack—no specialized tools required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!