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PIGD - Paris Indie Games Developers
**FR : Meetup description for our English-speaking friends right after.**
*Après une édition exceptionnelle en partenariat avec la Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie, retour du PIGD dans son QG : Le Reset Bar !*
**Programme :**
* Présentation du meetup pour les nouveaux venus et des prochains événements de l’industrie autour de la création vidéoludique : Dates de remises des dossiers FAJV, conférences professionnalisantes et festivals jeux vidéo.
* **Intervention : Bientôt annoncée**
* *Pause Boissons*
* Présentation des projets jeux vidéo portés par les participants
* Rencontres et réseautage entre les participants
**IMPORTANT : Le Reset Bar nous accueille gracieusement depuis plus de 5 ans, vous pourrez les remercier en prenant une boisson, cocktail, bière et soft à votre arrivée et pendant le meetup.**
*Le Reset Bar met à notre disposition un système son avec 1 micro et un grand écran (connectique HDMI) ! **Prenez vos ordinateurs, vos manettes et chargez vos batteries !***
*Une partie de la salle du sous-sol nous est réservée. **Surveillez vos affaires.***
**EN :**
*After an exceptional event in partnership with the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the PIGD is back at its headquarters: The Reset Bar!*
**Program :**
* Presentation of the meetup for first-time attendees and upcoming industry events: CNC / FAJV applications, professional conferences and video game festivals.
* **Speakers: Announcement coming soon.**
* *Drinks break*
* **Presentation of participants' video game projects**
* Networking between participants
**IMPORTANT: The Reset Bar has been hosting us free of charge for over 5 years, so please show your appreciation by buying a drink, cocktail, beer, or soft drink when you arrive and during the meetup.**
*The Reset Bar provides a sound system with 1 microphone and a large screen (HDMI connection)! **Grab your computers and controllers, and charge your batteries!***
*NB: Part of the basement room is reserved for us. **Keep an eye on your belongings.***
Sorties et rencontres amicales PARIS - Afterwork, jeux, rando, sport...
👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ?
Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe :
❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique
❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée
❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.)
❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...)
❇️ week-end
❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer.
💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥
Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte.
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**NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.**
Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem :
👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803)
👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp)
Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC)
A très vite.
Patrice
🌊 Maths du climat : de la turbulence à la prévisibilité | Maison Poincaré
Chèr·e·s Group Elements 🌌
(oui, comme les éléments d’un groupe mathématique )
Je vous partage une conférence de la série **Conférences Carte blanche** organisée par la Maison Poincaré, où des chercheur·e·s présentent leurs travaux récents en mathématiques et leurs applications 🌌📊
🎓 **De la turbulence à la prévisibilité : les mathématiques de l’océan et du climat**
par Louis-Philippe Nadeau
Malgré des décennies de progrès en calcul scientifique et en modélisation numérique 💻, certaines questions fondamentales sur le climat restent étonnamment stables depuis le rapport de Charney (1979).
Cette conférence explore le rôle de l’océan 🌊, à la fois système turbulent et régulateur du climat, et la manière dont les mathématiques permettent de comprendre comment un système chaotique peut produire des comportements globaux relativement prévisibles.
On abordera notamment :
* la dynamique des fluides géophysiques 🌪️
* le lien entre désordre et structures à grande échelle 📈
* les outils de simulation numérique et de modélisation 🧮
Un temps de questions-réponses est prévu à la fin 💬
**🔗 Plus d’informations :**
[https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf](https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf)
https://www.ihp.fr/en/node/4821
💡 *Note personnelle :*
La conférence a lieu un jeudi après-midi, donc il est possible que je ne puisse pas y assister, mais je la partage car le sujet est particulièrement intéressant pour les amateurs de physique mathématique, systèmes dynamiques et modélisation 🌌
Après la conférence, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons prolonger la discussion autour d’un café ou d’un verre à proximité ☕🍷 — pour échanger librement sur les idées abordées, poser des questions, ou simplement continuer le moment dans une ambiance conviviale.
À très bientôt 🌌✨
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Dear Group Elements 🌌
(yes, like elements of a mathematical group!)
I’m sharing a talk from the **Carte blanche lecture series** hosted by the Maison Poincaré, where researchers present their recent work in mathematics and related applications 🌌📊
🎓 **From turbulence to predictability: the mathematics of oceans and climate**
by Louis-Philippe Nadeau
Despite decades of progress in computational science and numerical modeling 💻, some fundamental questions in climate science remain remarkably stable since the Charney Report (1979).
This talk explores the role of the ocean 🌊 as both a turbulent system and a climate regulator, and how mathematics helps explain how chaotic systems can still produce large-scale predictable behavior.
Topics include:
* geophysical fluid dynamics 🌪️
* the link between disorder and large-scale structure 📈
* numerical simulation and modeling tools 🧮
A Q&A session will follow 💬
🔗 More information:
[https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf](https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf)
https://www.ihp.fr/en/node/4821
💡 *Personal note:*
The talk is on a Thursday afternoon, so I may not be able to attend, but I’m sharing it because the topic is especially interesting for anyone into mathematical physics, dynamical systems, and modeling 🌌
After the talk, those who wish can continue the discussion over a coffee or a drink nearby ☕🍷 — to exchange thoughts, ask questions, or simply extend the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
See you soon 🌌✨
Puppet theater For learning English
Puppet Theatre Workshop for Children (Ages 5–8) and Their Parents
This interactive workshop is designed for children aged 5 to 8 years old accompanied by their mothers or fathers. The event aims to support the development of children’s English listening and communication skills through creative play and puppet theatre.
Children will watch a live performance of the *Chicken Little* puppet show and then participate in guided activities with the facilitator. After the performance, children will have the opportunity to play with the puppets, repeat parts of the dialogue, and engage in simple role-play activities in a fun, supportive, and imaginative learning environment.
Workshop Language: English
🍕 Soirée Pizza à Volonté – Bastille 🍕
C'est le retour du grand festin : "Mange tout ce que tu peux"
Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée épique où **la pizza n’a pas de frontières** – et les conversations non plus !
🌍 **Mangez, parlez, riez dans TOUTES les langues**
🍕 **Pizza à volonté** : de la classique italienne aux twists du monde entier 🎉 **Ambiance conviviale** avec de nouveaux amis venus des quatre coins 💬 **Socialisez et déguster** – Dans une ambiance amicale !
**📍 Lieu : Vincennes, juste en face du Métro Ligne 1 (station Château de Vincennes)**
**OFFRE EXCEPTIONNEL**
Ce **deal exclusif pizza à volonté** est une soirée **unique**.
**Les places partent VITE – réservez MAINTENANT !**
**15€ par participants pour les pizzas à volonté**
📲 **Réservez instantanément sur l’appli Socializus**
Cherchez **“Soirée Pizza à Volonté ”**
→ Réservez avant qu’il n’y en ait plus !
*Premier arrivé, premier servi – apportez votre bone humeur & vos meilleures anecdotes !*
**À très vite !** 🍕✨
**Reste connecté :**
🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/)
🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiTrJYYXcPk07w9tW0EmWw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiTrJYYXcPk07w9tW0EmWw)
(Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !)
🔹 Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹 Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)
🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
🔹 Deviens Orga :[https://chat.whatsapp.co m/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) et reçoit une boisson gratuite 🍴
C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, il faut simplement être friendly.
✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr de venir on compte sur toi ! 😊
📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus
Linocut Workshop 28.05
Unleash your imagination and craft your very own stamp to print a fully personalized poster. You can draw your own design from scratch or choose from a wide range of inspiration that will be provided on the spot.
style and home decor.
Under expert guidance, you’ll learn the art of linocut, from cutting to printing, ensuring you leave with a beautifully handcrafted piece. You leave with the created stamp, reusable endlessly, and with 2 prints.
To make the experience even more enjoyable, sip a soft drink (hot or cold) as you create in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Come for the craft, stay for the good vibes, and take home a stamp and poster that’s uniquely yours! ✨🥂
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Support Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Café philo : peut-on appartenir sans se soumettre ?
➡️ Réservation obligatoire depuis la billetterie : https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/1982398645714?aff=oddtdtcreator
Pour dialoguer en profondeur, sur une question philosophique, en lien avec l’actualité.
☕ Les rencontres CAFÉ PHILO de l'Espace Falguière☕
💬 Pour dialoguer en profondeur, sur une question philosophique, en lien avec l’actualité.
🙋 Exercer sa pensée, pratiquer l'art de l'écoute et de la reformulation.
💚 Pendant cette période particulière que nous traversons, le besoin d'échanger sur des sujets profonds se fait essentiel ! L'actualité, à la fois riche et tragique, donne beaucoup de matière à réfléchir.
Réfléchir... ou simplement réagir en pensant ses émotions ?
C'est ce que nous verrons à travers nos prochains cafés philo, qui auront lieu dans notre espace.
*Ouvert à tous*
*Tarif : 7 euros (boisson incluse)*
Les opportunités entrepreneuriales de demain grâce à l'ia
Nous relançons une série d'événements qui avait débuté en 2020 avec un grand succès !
mais cette fois ci ce sera également des événements preparatifs pour nos prochaines conférences de dîners réseautages à venir en lien avec les thématiques notifiés ci-dessous. Donc après une pause bien méritée, nous revenons avec des nouveautés pour rendre cette expérience encore plus mémorable et pour des raisons d'organisation, afin de prendre votre participation en compte, veuillez confirmer votre présence au moins 48 heures avant l'événement svp ✨
Envie de vous détendre dans un cadre enchanteur, entouré de bonnes personnes? tout en partageant des moments inoubliables avec des personnes bienveillantes et engagées 🌌
👉 Vous avez des projets qui vous tiennent à cœur depuis longtemps, mais vous ne savez pas comment les réaliser ? Rejoignez-nous !
👉 Vous cherchez à élargir votre réseau pour vos projets culturels, intercommunautaires ou sociaux ? Rejoignez-nous !
👉 Et pourquoi ne pas rencontrer votre futur partenaire idéal(e) (d'affaires ?) Quelqu'un avec qui construire une relation authentique, fondée sur des rêves, des projets et des valeurs communes ? Rejoignez-nous !
En ajoutant que l'un des thèmes de cette soirée portera sur les diverses opportunités entrepreneuriales de demain, en mettant encore l'accent notamment sur nos prochains diners conférences, réseautages à venir sur l'intelligence économique et la veille stratégique ainsi que l'IA, mais pas exclusivement. Ce sera un échange et un partage d'idées, bien sûr, car nul n'a la science infuse.
\*\*Le lieu ?\*\*
Le Bistrot Romain, (restaurant) de renommée internationale, dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse !
\*\*Infos pratiques :\*\*
181 Avenue de Clichy,Paris 17e. Bistrot Romain
Ⓜ️13/14 REC/ Tram T3B Porte de Clichy
💰 Tarif : Participation à l’événement :10 € (dont 5e pour une première consommation sur place et 5e pour l'organisation)
Option repas pour moins de 20 €
📞 Contact : Saidou : 06 80 43 26 38
✉️ Email : hypnotimeconseilservice@gmail.com
Ne manquez rien ! Pour suivre toutes les actualités et nouveautés, restez connectés sur nos pages et nos liens de communication.
À bientôt pour une soirée sous le signe des rêves et des étoiles 🌟
Groupe Facebook pour entrepreneuriats
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2120429924809744/?ref=share_group_link
Page Facebook en lien avec l'entrepreneuriat
https://www.facebook.com/lefirmament
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028020715285 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067700986598
Groupe Watsapp pour entrepreneurs et futurs entrepreneurs
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDaalKuMDTNJ9BqaOkrItQ
Groupe Watsapp pour les bons plans voyages et sorties, d'intérêt commun
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KxYzoXGSN707c72UotXcvY
Portrait sublime - Tour Eiffel
Shooting photo près de la Tour Eiffel pour sublimer votre portrait!
Contactez moi pour échanger autour du meilleur spot afin de capturer les souvenirs qui vous ressemblent! Je choisirai avec vous le meilleur cadre!
20 mins de shooting. Je retouche les photos avant de vous les envoyer.
Optimisation possible des retouches pour les réseaux sociaux si vous le souhaitez!
Prix par personne: 20 euros
Photos de couple/groupe: 30 euros
Photo shoot next to the Eiffel Tower to take an outstanding portrait!
Contact me to share about which spot suits you the best! I will choose with you the best surroundings!
20 mins photo shoot. I edit all the images before I send them to you.
Edits can be optimized for social networks if you want!
Price per person: 20 euros
Price for a couple/group: 30 euros
Coffee Social Paris: Meet New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Paris.**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over coffee. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com)
Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier
\* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics
**Note:**
RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website.
This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Sunday Badminton - 11am Open Session
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from,
**This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.**
**If you are a complete beginner -**
Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress.
**Which Session To Choose**
If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832),
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I don’t speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees.
4. Why can’t I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
Deep Talk / Snacks PicNic In English ☀️
🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕
We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃
When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation.
While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds.
"Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others."
We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship.
✅ This group is adressed to :
● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives.
● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates ....
⛔ Please don't subscribe if :
● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs.
● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris.
● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban.
Progress :
● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist.
● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people)
● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively.
● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion.
Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions.
● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation.
Advice for a good moment :
● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame.
Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability.
● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt.
● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed.
Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust.
● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest.
● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions.
● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard.
It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand.
● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak.
● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed.
● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return.
Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗
Support Events Near You
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Men's Group meetup
**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.**
How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently?
Then we will go into a topic discussion.
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**COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS**
\*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\*
1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group.
2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another.
3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up.
4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space.
5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable.
6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share
Vision Loss Support Group: Guided Nature Walk
NOTICE CHANGE OF LOCATION.
WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE SHARON WOODS METRO PARK - THIS MONTH ONLY.
Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Enter the park from Cleveland Avenue and stay on the main park drive until it dead-ends into a turn around parking lot. We will meet at the Schrock Lake Shelter just off this parking area to the right.
We will be taking a Guided Walk with access very near the shelter, on the Edward S Thomas trail, an ADA flat, hard-packed gravel surface trail. This walk will be led by Carrie Keller, Outdoor Naturalist at the park, and Megan Richley, Inclusion Coordinator for the Metro Parks.
Wear sneakers or other shoes covering the entire foot.
Sandals or flip-flops are ill advised.
Sighted guides will be available.
Target audience for this group is persons who are visually impaired, especially those who have experienced recent loss, however, all are welcome, including family members and supports. Light refreshments will be served.
There will not be a Conference Call option for this meeting.
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)
Brain Tumor Support Group
**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.**
*\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.*
This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey.
Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together.
Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone.
*All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.*
\* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests.
\*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.
ServiceNow Knowledge 26 Recap + Topgolf Happy Hour
Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!
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\.


























