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Soirée commençant par trois discours préparés, suivis par une séance d'improvisations. Nous terminons par les évaluations motivantes. Les 2 premières séances sont gratuites. Inscription conseillée à : info@toastmastersversailles.org Nous sommes un club convivial, le mot d'ordre étant la bienveillance et l'entraide pour avancer dans les projets personnels de chacun.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Moyenne d'âge : 20n-30n On poste sur plusieurs sites donc on sera plus nombreux que juste ceux inscrits ici. 6 à 25 en général. ⚠️ SI TU T'INSCRIS, TU VIENS.. OU AU MOINS TU PRÉVIENS.. MÊME POUR UN RETARD, C'EST LA BASE. SINON TU SERAS BLACKLISTÉ DE NOS PROCHAINES ACTIVITÉS ⚠️ Moi c'est Estelle l'admin du groupe WhatsApp. Depuis plus de 2 ans maintenant, on loue un Loft Rbnb vers République pour y papoter et jouer à des jeux de société autour d'un verre. Se voir, se revoir et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes histoire de créer du réel lien amical. ⚠️ Chacun participe à hauteur de 5€ à la location du Rbnb à chaque venue. ⚠️⚠️ Pour qu'il y ait de tout pour toute la nuit, les garçons ramènent de l'alcool fort et les filles des softs et des apéritifs à grignoter. Uniquement à la 1ère venue. Les autres fois chacun peut venir les mains vides. Contact : 0605837893 et groupe WhatsApp. Average age: 20n-30n We post on several sites so there will be more of us than just those registered here. 6 to 25 in general. ⚠️ IF YOU REGISTER, YOU COME.. OR AT LEAST YOU WARN.. EVEN FOR A DELAY, THAT'S THE BASIS. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE BLACKLISTED FROM OUR NEXT ACTIVITIES ⚠️ I'm Estelle, the admin of the WhatsApp group. For over 2 years now, we've been renting an Rbnb Loft near République where Chatting and playing board games over drinks to create real friendly bonds. See each other, see each other again and meet new people. ⚠️ Everyone contributes €5 to the Rbnb rental. ⚠️⚠️ So that there is enough for the whole night, the boys bring strong alcohol and the girls soft drinks and aperitifs to nibble on. Only on the first arrival. Other times everyone can come empty-handed. Contact: 0605837893 and WhatsApp group.

Derrière certains tableaux aujourd’hui célébrés se cachent des histoires de scandales, de censures, de procès ou de passions déchaînées. Pourquoi ces œuvres ont elles provoqué l’effet d’une déflagration en leur temps ? Que disaient-elles de la morale, du pouvoir, du corps ou de la société ? À travers une sélection d’oeuvres emblématiques, Frédéric Pennel, *Journaliste et conférencier*, nous entraîne dans les coulisses de l’histoire de l’art en abordant la politique, la société, les moeurs de l’époque. Une conférence vivante, replaçant les oeuvres dans leurs contextes historiques en révélant comment le scandale a parfois contribué à faire entrer ces œuvres dans la postérité. Credits photo - © BOULAT ALEXANDRA/SIPA / SIPA / BOULAT ALEXANDRA/SIPA **Nos soirées sont toujours suivies d’un moment convivial autour d’une sélection de vins et quelques mignardises.**

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Moyenne d'âge : 20n-30n On poste sur plusieurs sites donc on sera plus nombreux que juste ceux inscrits ici. 6 à 25 en général. ⚠️ SI TU T'INSCRIS, TU VIENS.. OU AU MOINS TU PRÉVIENS.. MÊME POUR UN RETARD, C'EST LA BASE. SINON TU SERAS BLACKLISTÉ DE NOS PROCHAINES ACTIVITÉS ⚠️ Moi c'est Estelle l'admin du groupe WhatsApp. Depuis plus de 2 ans maintenant, on loue un Loft Rbnb vers République pour y papoter et jouer à des jeux de société autour d'un verre. Se voir, se revoir et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes histoire de créer du réel lien amical. ⚠️ Chacun participe à hauteur de 5€ à la location du Rbnb à chaque venue. ⚠️⚠️ Pour qu'il y ait de tout pour toute la nuit, les garçons ramènent de l'alcool fort et les filles des softs et des apéritifs à grignoter. Uniquement à la 1ère venue. Les autres fois chacun peut venir les mains vides. Contact : 0605837893 et groupe WhatsApp. Average age: 20n-30n We post on several sites so there will be more of us than just those registered here. 6 to 25 in general. ⚠️ IF YOU REGISTER, YOU COME.. OR AT LEAST YOU WARN.. EVEN FOR A DELAY, THAT'S THE BASIS. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE BLACKLISTED FROM OUR NEXT ACTIVITIES ⚠️ I'm Estelle, the admin of the WhatsApp group. For over 2 years now, we've been renting an Rbnb Loft near République where Chatting and playing board games over drinks to create real friendly bonds. See each other, see each other again and meet new people. ⚠️ Everyone contributes €5 to the Rbnb rental. ⚠️⚠️ So that there is enough for the whole night, the boys bring strong alcohol and the girls soft drinks and aperitifs to nibble on. Only on the first arrival. Other times everyone can come empty-handed. Contact: 0605837893 and WhatsApp group.

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

Tuesday 24th ⏰ From 7:30 PM La Civette – Versailles This special edition of Versailles Social Circle combines the best of both worlds: Languages & Music Whether you’re a regular or joining for the first time, expect a welcoming, international and relaxed atmosphere. 7:30 PM – Language Exchange We’ll start the evening with our usual friendly language exchange. All languages are welcome. All levels are welcome. No pressure, no formal structure — just natural conversations, laughter, and meaningful connections. Come practice French, English, Spanish… or simply meet open-minded locals and internationals. Around 9:30 PM – Blind Test Time! Once everyone is warmed up, we’ll switch to fun mode. Get ready for a music blind test featuring songs in English and French. We’ll create teams and keep it playful, dynamic and interactive. Prize for the winning team: A special prize offered (So yes… bring your music knowledge!) Exclusive group perks at La Civette: • Special prices on blonde beer, wines & cocktails (with or without alcohol) • 30% OFF “Le Coin du Partage” (sharing menu) Contribution To help keep Versailles Social Circle growing and allow me to continue organizing these evenings, a small contribution box will be available on-site. There is absolutely no obligation — If you appreciate the event and would like to support future ones, any contribution is truly welcome and helps keep the community alive... Friendly. International. Inclusive. Come for the languages, stay for the music. See u then! ----------------- Mardi 24 ⏰ À partir de 19h30 La Civette – Versailles Pour cette édition spéciale de Versailles Social Circle, on mélange le meilleur des deux mondes : Les langues & la musique Que vous soyez habitué(e) ou que ce soit votre première fois, attendez-vous à une ambiance chaleureuse, internationale et détendue. 19h30 – Échange Linguistique Nous commencerons la soirée par notre échange linguistique convivial. Toutes les langues sont les bienvenues. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus. Aucune pression, aucune structure formelle — simplement des conversations naturelles, des rires et de belles rencontres. Venez pratiquer le français, l’anglais, l’espagnol… ou simplement rencontrer des personnes ouvertes d’esprit, locales et internationales. Vers 21h30 – Blind Test ! Une fois l’ambiance bien lancée, on passe en mode fun. Préparez-vous pour un blind test musical avec des chansons en français et en anglais. Nous formerons des équipes pour un moment ludique, dynamique et interactif. Prix pour l’équipe gagnante : Un prix offert par La Civette. (Alors révisez vos classiques !) Avantages exclusifs pour notre groupe à La Civette : • Prix spéciaux sur les bières (blonde), vins et cocktails (avec ou sans alcool) • -30 % sur “Le Coin du Partage” (menu à partager) Contribution Afin de permettre à Versailles Social Circle de continuer à grandir et d’organiser régulièrement ces soirées, une petite boîte de contribution sera disponible sur place. Il n’y a absolument aucune obligation — venez simplement profiter de la soirée. Si vous appréciez l’événement et souhaitez soutenir les prochaines éditions, toute contribution sera la bienvenue et aidera à faire vivre la communauté. Convivial. International. Inclusif. Venez pour les langues, restez pour la musique. À mardi !

**La Reine Margot - ** **Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24th, Drinks at 7pm and Screening at 8pm** **️ Cinéma: Lucernaire, 53 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris 6 (NEW!)** **Movie Tickets: €6 – €11 [https://lucernaire-vad.cotecine.fr/reserver/F28808/D1771959600/VF/216111/](https://lucernaire-vad.cotecine.fr/reserver/F28808/D1771959600/VF/216111/)** **Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with her new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family.** **“Chéreau's film is a fast-moving and savagely ironic yarn. It's also visceral, with a high gore-factor, a pervasive whiff of filth, and a compelling percussive score. The performances are top-notch, while the dark, rich photography is painterly but never lifeless.” -Time Out** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://youtu.be/HIBfX5D1Um4](https://youtu.be/HIBfX5D1Um4)**

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Beaucoup de personnes que je rencontre me disent : “Je perds mes moyens.” “Je me retiens.” “Je parle trop vite.” “Je me sens effacée.” Ce n’est pas un problème d’éloquence. C’est un rapport à ... et il faut parfois revenir à quelque chose de plus simple : habiter sa parole. Je propose des échanges exploratoires de 30 minutes offert, individuel, à distance, pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent comprendre ce qui se joue réellement lorsqu’ils prennent la parole. Ce n’est ni un cours, ni un coaching motivationnel. C’est un espace d’exploration, d'échange, de rencontre. Si cela vous appelle, vous pouvez réserver ici : https://meet.brevo.com/ifao/fr-30min-entretien-offert-gp-fr Zulkani IFAO - Tehknè Oratoria 06 61 40 92 45 contact@ifao-france.com

♟️ **Rejoignez l’aventure Knight Clubbers !** ♟️ Venez vivre une soirée où l’échiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compétition. **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/661791?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social) ✨ **Des parties pour tous les niveaux** Débutant curieux ou stratège aguerri, chaque partie est l’occasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer d’autres passionné.e.s. **Liberté totale – Jouez à votre rythme** Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale. **Défiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement** Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de l’Arène. **Prêts pour le défi ?** Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la légende !

**Soirée Toastmasters Lutèce 75 : Devenir un meilleur orateur et leader** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Important:** Suite à des contraintes relatives au nombre de places disponibles, afin de confirmer votre participation, veuillez remplir le formulaire suivante : [Formulaire d'inscription](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0W2S9SpKqKI9g08pScjkmdT8YP8uV6yLLEPPCyi2cn-uIoQ/viewform?usp=header) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Vous voulez:* * *Gagner en aisance dans la prise de parole en public?* * *Communiquer avec confiance et persuasion?* * *Développer vos compétences de leadership ?* *L' AVENIR APPARTIENT À CEUX QUI SAVENT COMMUNIQUER* *Les bons communicants savent mettre en valeur leur travail à travers des présentations et des interventions convaincantes et inspirantes. Leur aisance et leur confiance en eux contribuent également à établir un réseau plus facilement. Dans un contexte privé, être un bon orateur permet de développer sa confiance en soi et d’augmenter son charisme ou son charme.. * *Alors, si le développement de vos qualités de Prise de parole en public et de Leadership sont pour vous une priorité pour votre REUSSITE PROFESSIONNELLE et PERSONNELLE, venez apprendre comment les forger lors de nos soirées hebdomadaires à travers la Méthode Toastmasters, dans une ambiance ludique et motivante.* *Notre club est constitué d’une vingtaine de membres avec une grande diversité de profils et de nationalités. Nous travaillons les différences compétences oratoires à travers les exercices d’improvisation, de discours préparés et d’évaluations.*

**A Propos** Les HackNight de l’association CogLab, NeuroTechX Paris sont des soirées hebdomadaires conviviales, propices aux échanges et à la réalisation d’activités communautaires, accessible en présentiel et en ligne, avec la communauté NeuroTechX locale et internationale et la communauté du Learning Planet Institute (LPI). Plus d'informations sur https://coglab.fr/hacknight/ **Lieu de rencontre** On se retrouve dans le MakerLab du LPI (ex Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire) situé rue Charles V, Paris 4e. On s'efforce de proposer un format hybride en présentiel à Paris et en ligne sur Jitsi : https://meet.jit.si/NeuroTechX-Hacknight N'hésitez pas à proposer une intervention ou manifester un besoin via ce formulaire (pitch, retour d'expérience, revue d'actualité, etc.) https://forms.gle/gK7YWBgWp9tmnVSL8 **Animateurs** \- En présentiel : Hans \- En ligne : Morgan \(en anglais\) **Programme de la soirée** Partie 1/ **Forum NeuroTech(x)** (FR/EN - 18h30-20h00) Revue d’actualité hebdomadaire sur les neurotechnologies et partage de l'actualité communautaire Des discussions sont susceptibles d'être en partie en anglais, selon la présence de membres internationaux du réseau NeuroTechX. Ce créneau est ouvert à toutes et tous. **Pause dinatoire** (Offline FR - 20h00-20h30) Pause dîner dans le Hall principal de l'établissement, à quelques pas du MakerLab (pas de nourriture ou boisson dans le lab). Chacun apporte ce qu'il souhaite pour un moment convivial. Partie 2/ **Projets communautaires** (FR/EN - 20h30-21h30) Poursuite des activités autour des projets de la communauté locale et de la vie de l’association et en interaction avec les membres du LPI. Ce moment favorise d'entraide et l'émulation collective. ⚠️ Il s'agit d'un créneau plutôt privilégié aux membres de l’association pour faciliter l'avancement des projets. Pour cette soirée, nous nous focaliserons sur le projet Reciprocal Brain avec le NeuroArtist Walid. *** **Informations et astuces ** * Les horaires indiqués peuvent varier en fonction des priorités de la soirée et des personnes présentes. * Ces soirées peuvent accueillir des présentations, démos et retours d’expérience, idéalement programmé à l’avance. * Certains moments peuvent être enregistrés, avec le consentement des intéressé•e•s, pour permettre de les mettre à disposition en « replay ». * Les échanges sont plutôt d’ordre informel et chacun est libre d’arriver à l’heure qu’il le souhaite. En respectant le découpage de la soirée. * La partie Forum est susceptible d'être en anglais. Vous pouvez signaler le langage que vous comprenez pour que l’on s'adapte aux retours et demandes de chacun. **Ressources ** * Site web https://coglab.fr/ * Agenda https://coglab.fr/actu/agenda/ * Devenir membre ou soutenir l’association https://helloasso.com/associations/coglab/ * NTX Paris Trello for local projects https://trello.com/scoglab * NTX GitHub https://github.com/NeuroTechX * Global Slack community https://neurotechx.com

*L’IA Café Club n°14 : Une soirée 100% IA & retours d’expérience chez Pixelis à Paris* Le **mercredi 25 février**, de **19h à 22h**, retrouve-nous pour la 14ᵉ édition du L’IA Café Club dans un lieu qui respire la créativité, le design et le collectif : **Le Centvingtsept**, l’espace événementiel de l’agence **Pixelis** dans le 11ᵉ arrondissement de Paris. **✨ Une soirée dédiée à l'intelligence artificielle… et à ceux qui la mettent vraiment en pratique** Tu t’intéresses à l’intelligence artificielle ? Tu veux comprendre ce qui change sur le terrain : dans le service client, la créa vidéo, la stratégie d’offre, et le déploiement à grande échelle en entreprise ? Ou juste venir échanger avec des passionné(e)s dans une ambiance simple, cool, et ultra conviviale ? Alors cette soirée est pour toi. ** 4 talks. 4 visions. 12 minutes chacun.** On t’a préparé un line-up à la fois concret et complémentaire : * **Maxime Thoonsen** : *Les nouveaux métiers du service client à l’ère de l’IA agentique* * **Alexis Krüger** : *La révolution IA vidéo dans l’industrie créative* * **Marie Van Haecke** : *Clarifier (cible, valeur, offre) avant d’automatiser avec GPT* * **Oscar Lefebvre** : *L’IA at scale dans les entreprises — au-delà de Copilot, n8n et ChatGPT* ** Apéro, chill & networking** Après les talks, on range les slides et on passe en mode **échanges** : discussions informelles, rencontres, partages d’expériences autour de quelques rafraîchissements et d’un bon buffet. C’est aussi ça, l’esprit L’IA Café Club : **du contenu de qualité, sans prise de tête**. **Adresse** : Le Centvingtsept – Pixelis, 127 Av. Ledru Rollin, 75011 Paris **Heure** : de 19h à 22h **Date** : Mercredi 25 Février ** Pourquoi tu dois venir ?** * Parce que tu vas repartir avec des **idées actionnables**, des contacts, et peut-être des futurs partenaires * Parce que l’IA, ça se construit mieux **ensemble**, sur le terrain, pas seulement dans les slides Pas de bla-bla. Juste du solide. **️ Les places partent vite !!** Réserve la tienne et rejoins-nous pour ce rendez-vous incontournable des passionné(e)s d’IA à Paris.

A hilarious comedy manifesto on personal growth and change. Too radical for my grandma, too human for Elon Musk. How to start a revolution from home. This stand-up comedy show starts with a series of true stories that led to avoidable (?) disasters. Anna shares about her Greek family, her move to France, and her contact with new cultures and ideas. And ends with a comedy manifesto: We need change, there is hope, let comedians run the world. A very relatable show, current and playfully ironic. In one hour Anna talks about Progress, Normality, and of course Capitalism and the other C-words. The show takes place at a 12th-century bar near the Pantheon. The atmosphere is really cool, and you can find a big variety of beers and drinks. The bar stays open after the show, if you wish to have a late drink, and if you're coming alone, don't worry, you'll feel like you are among friends. Doors open at 9PM, show starts at 9:30PM Tickets at the door 12 EUR (cash only) Tickets online (cheaper) https://fienta.com/firststeptorevolution-paris-165414

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

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**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.