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Product Lightning Talks - 2nd June 2026
**Details**
We're back for another fun, friendly informal evening of product lightning talks and networking. We have 4 great speakers lined up to talk for 10 minutes (max) each on a product management topic that they’re passionate about.
**Agenda**
* 6:15 - Networking, drinks and nibbles
* 7:00 - Welcome and intro
* 7:10 - 4x 10 minute lightning talks + 5 mins Q&A per talk
* 8:10 - More networking
* 9:00 - Head to the pub
**Our Speakers**
* [Tom Coombs](https://www.linkedin.com/in/coombstom/) \- CPO @ Stop Scams UK \- "Measuring the unmeasurable"
* [Ami Bakhai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ami-bakhai/) \- Senior Technical Product Manager @ Nscale\. \- "How to change more without needing to build more"
* [Jim Beattie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbeattie/) \- CTO & Founder\, Ex\-Just Eat \- "The likely consequences of AI \- the haves and the have nots divide"
* [Sarah Varki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahvarki/) \- Product @ Cleo\, Lead PM\, Ex Shopify\, Intercom\, GetYourGuide\, Intuit \- "You don't have to pick a niche"
**Getting there**
* The venue is The Old Street Gallery, 3 Leonard Circus, London EC2A 4NA.
* It's on the corner of Leonard Street and Paul Street.
* Check in at reception, and you will be directed to the event space.
* The talks start at 7pm.
* Please arrive promptly, as spaces will be limited.
* We have a max capacity of 50 attendees and will unfortunately have to turn people away once we reach capacity or after the talks have started.
**Our founding sponsor: Zebra People**
* Zebra People is a digital recruitment business specialising in helping tech companies to grow their product, engineering and design teams with top-calibre talent.
* Looking to hire Product Managers, Engineers or Designers? Visit [zebrapeople.com](https://zebrapeople.com/) or contact nick@zebrapeople.com
The Strategy Gap: what separates good PMs from great product leaders
You're invited to our next Women in Product London event!
As product managers grow in their careers, one skill becomes increasingly important: **strategy**.
For this event, we’re bringing together product leaders from a range of industries and company stages to share how they approach product vision and strategy in practice: what it really means to be strategic, how you develop strategic thinking over time, and why it often becomes the defining skill that separates good PMs from great product leaders.
Some of the topics will include how to develop stronger strategic thinking as you progress in your career, how to influence organisations through vision and direction, and real-world examples of turning high-level strategy into meaningful product outcomes.
The evening will give you the opportunity to network with your peers over drinks and canapés before and after our speakers take the stage. Join us for a mix of insightful presentations where you'll take away practical insights from experienced product leaders and have the chance to ask questions throughout the event.
**\-\-\-\-MEET THE SPEAKERS**
**\>\> Pooja Naidu – Exec Coach/Advisor \(former VP of Product @ Mews\)**
*With over 19 years experience in Product she has worked in Sportstech, Retail, Hospitality, Media, Publishing, E-commerce and Banking. She has developed category defining products across B2C and B2B for SMB/Mid market/Enterprise customers; including M&S Website/Christmas food ordering/In store apps, Tesco clubcard app, Sports analytics solutions for Premier League, NBA and beyond!*
**\>\> Laura Dyer – Senior Product Manager @ Wolf&Badger**
*Laura Dyer is a Senior Product Manager specialising in marketplace and platform products. At Wolf & Badger, she owns product strategy across supplier tools and platform infrastructure and has led the shift toward a more experimentation-driven & product-led way of working across her org. Before that, she cut her teeth at Ocado Technology in ecommerce and logistics, giving her experience that spans enterprise tech platforms through to early-stage scale-ups. She's passionate about mentoring others in product and tech and you'll usually find her geeking out about UX research, building with AI tools or just finding ways to make work more fun.*
**\>\> Christina Cassar – Product Lead @ Just Eat**
*Christina Cassar is a Product Lead at Just Eat, driving product strategy to transform the experience for millions of customers across one of Europe’s leading food delivery platforms. With a decade of experience across consumer brands including Sky, Virgin Media O2, and Liberty Global, she has shaped product strategies for diverse markets, turning high-level vision into impactful roadmaps.*
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
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Venue, food and drinks proudly sponsored by [Just Eat](https://www.just-eat.co.uk/).
**Special note:** please note the small attendance fee is to cover administrative costs of running Women in Product London. We can only accept payment via PayPal and refunds are not available if you're unable to attend the event.
#wiplondon #alwayslearning
Property, Construction & Trades - Business Networking Event in London
**Looking for a business networking event in London for property, construction, and trade professionals?** Join us in Fitzrovia for a quality networking evening bringing together business owners, contractors, landlords, and professionals connected to the built environment.
Hosted by GMax Card — a digital business card platform helping business owners share all their contact details through one simple link.
## What to Expect
A relaxed but professional networking evening designed for meaningful business conversations and quality connections.
Meet people across property, construction, maintenance, and business services in an atmosphere that feels social, productive, and well-organised - not an overcrowded conference or random pub meetup.
Whether you're looking for new clients, trusted suppliers, partnerships, referrals, or industry contacts, our hosts are there from the start to help make introductions.
## Who You'll Meet
* Property professionals and landlords
* Builders, contractors, and construction professionals
* Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and maintenance specialists
* Interior design, fit-out, and renovation professionals
* Estate agents, letting agents, and block management professionals
* Business owners and service providers working with property and trade sectors
* Finance, mortgage, insurance, and property investment professionals
## Schedule
18:30 — Arrival & welcome
19:00 — Short introductions
19:30 — Open networking
21:30 — Close
Hosts are there from the beginning to help facilitate introductions and conversations.
## Venue: The Refinery at Regent’s Place
A modern and spacious venue in the heart of Fitzrovia with a relaxed professional atmosphere - ideal for quality networking and business conversations.
Located moments from Warren Street station, close to Euston.
## Entry & GMax Cards
Free RSVP: Event access only
Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (please ask the host to claim your card)
## Dress Code
Business / Smart casual
## Hosted by
[GMax Card - a digital business card](www.gmaxcard.com) platform helping professionals and businesses share all their contact details through one simple link.
## Important Info
* 18+ (ID may be required)
* Photos/video may be captured by CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio
* Attendance is at your own risk
**Limited spots available - early registration recommended!**
Discuss & Social 🍷 How to not be replaced by AI?
**Discussion overview:** AI can write essays, generate art, and even build programs in seconds. As algorithms take over the office, many of us fear the pressure to become hyper-efficient machines just to survive. But is trying to beat AI at its own game a losing battle? Or is doubling down on our flawed, emotional human traits our best defense? Whether you're a creative, a young professional, or just trying to navigate a digital world, let's discuss what makes us irreplaceable...
1\. 🤖 **Beat the Machine:** Should we learn to work like AI, or focus on skills AI can never copy?
2\. 🎨 **The Creative Clone:** Can algorithms ever replicate true artistic vision and human empathy?
3\. 🥂 **Return on Investment:** Will AI force us to value real human connection over KPIs?
*Join us for a relaxed group conversation where we explore real life, grey areas, and how our different cultures and backgrounds shape our views about key topics.* *Expect real talk, no judgment, and a chance to learn how others see it.*
**\*Come for the discussion, stay for the friendships. Our weekly discussion series brings together thoughtful people for honest conversations on relationships, life, and society - with warm social vibes before and after.\***
**WHAT TO EXPECT:**
* Good vibes only: we chat big topics in a chill, respectful way. No arguing - just open-minded exchange.
* We warm up with casual socializing (come solo or with friends!)
* The topic starts around 7:45/8pm, wraps around 9:30.
* 🍕 There's pizza, drinks, milkshakes and snacks available at the bar (incl plant-based options)
* And most people stay until late for drinks and mingling!
**DISCUSSION FORMAT:**
**\- Our group conversations are open and flexible\! There is a very soft guided flow to ensure we focus on the key questions\, and to ensure that everyone gets a balanced opportunity to speak\.**
\- We rotate groups intentionally during the discussion so everyone gets to meet a wider mix of people and perspectives\.
\- After the structured part\, you’re free to mix and mingle with anyone\.
**Here's a typical discussion flow, but we may adjust this depending on the turnout:**
\- Introductions and initial thoughts *(\~5 mins).*
\- Group breakouts per question *(\~20 mins x 3).*
\- Final round of opinions *(\~10 mins)*.
\- Mix and mingle\, make new friends\, get drinks etc *(\~until late)*
**Rules & etiquette:**
1\. Debate the topic\, not the participants \- no personal attacks please\.
2\. No phones\, no interrupting\, no bystanding\.
3\. Always follow the moderator/host instructions and guidelines\.
**WHAT IS WORLD CITIZENS?**
We're one of London's longest-running and largest communities. Since 2012 we run socials, cultural activities and stimulating discussions to foster meaningful exchange and learning among London's global professionals. They are inspired by MUN (Model United Nations) and salon discussions and offer a more relaxed and social evening version.
**LOCATION DETAILS**
What: Discussion session followed by social/networking
When: Tuesday, 7:30pm until late.
Where: Curzon Aldgate (bar area), 2 Canter Way, E1 8PS
Closest stations: Aldgate East, Aldgate, Tower Hill/Gateway
Cost: Pay for your own meals or drinks
Hosts: We have a rotating team and the actual host of each event varies. Our regular members can also help you out with basic matters.
*NOTE: like most guests, our volunteer hosts join after work and may arrive after the start time. If you are punctual or earlier than our hosts, we highly appreciate this! Please feel free to start socializing already and/or get something to eat or drink - that’s the point of our events anyway! Our regular members can also help you out with any basic matters.*
**\*Our other weekly events\***
\- Friday evening socials every week
\- Saturday afternoon cafe in Chelsea
\- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday
\- Outdoor fun \(hiking\, kayaking\, etc\) every weekend
\- Dining\, cultural and travel activities on\-demand
**JOIN OUR TEAM!**
We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"!
**DISCLAIMER**
We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
Built Environment & Property Development - Business Networking Event in London
**Looking for a business networking event in London for professionals across the built environment and property sectors?** **Join us in Fitzrovia for a business networking evening. Hosted by GMax Card - a digital business card app helping professionals share all their contact details through one simple link.**
**## What to Expect**
**Connect with professionals across the built environment, property development,** **construction, and property sectors in a relaxed yet purposeful setting.**
**Build valuable relationships, exchange ideas, discuss industry trends, and uncover new opportunities.**
**A lightly structured event - not a formal conference, nor a random pub mingle.**
**A** **quality yet relaxed atmosphere****, with space for meaningful professional conversations.**
**Hosts are there from the start to** **help with introductions****.**
**### Who You'll Meet**
* **Property developers and development professionals**
* **Investors, landlords, and asset managers**
* **Architects, planners, and urban design professionals**
* **Construction professionals, contractors, trades professionals**
* **Surveyors, engineers, and project managers**
* **Property management and real estate professionals**
* **International property, construction, and built environment professionals visiting London**
**## Schedule**
**18:30 — Arrival & welcome**
**19:00 — Short introductions**
**19:30 — Open networking**
**21:30 — Close**
**Hosts are there from the beginning to help facilitate introductions and conversations.**
**## Venue: The Refinery at Regent’s Place**
**A modern and spacious venue in the heart of Fitzrovia with a relaxed professional atmosphere - ideal for quality networking and business conversations.**
**Located moments from Warren Street station, close to Euston.**
**## Entry & GMax Cards**
**Free RSVP: Event access only**
**Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (please ask the host to claim your card)**
**## Dress Code**
**Business / Smart casual**
**## Hosted by**
[GMax Card - a digital business card](www.gmaxcard.com) **platform helping professionals and businesses share all their contact details through one simple link.**
**## Important Info**
* **18+ (ID may be required)**
* **Photos/video may be captured by** [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](www.cineeye.co.uk)
* **Attendance is at your own risk**
**Limited spots available - early registration recommended!**
The 2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair in London
Hello,
You are warmly invited to the **2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair** in London, which will take place on 2 June 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Korea’s leading science and technology institutes—**KAIST, GIST, DGIST, and UNIST**—are seeking postdoctoral researchers who are ready to help shape the future through world-class research infrastructure and strong international collaboration.
The 2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair will be held in major cities across Europe and will offer a valuable opportunity to explore research careers, postdoctoral positions, and PhD-related opportunities in Korea.
The event will feature an introduction to the InnoCORE research groups, along with opportunities for 1:1 Research Meeting (with potential interview opportunity) with research teams based on participants’ fields of interest.
We hope this event will be a meaningful opportunity for those who are ready to begin a new research journey in Korea or continue their work on a broader global stage.
If you are interested, please apply through the link below.
For more information about this event, please visit : [https://www.innocore-jobfair.com/](https://www.innocore-jobfair.com/ "https://www.innocore-jobfair.com/")
To participate in the event survey : [https://forms.gle/t86FCMUKjtt1f5cLA](https://forms.gle/t86FCMUKjtt1f5cLA "https://forms.gle/t86FCMUKjtt1f5cLA")
Thank you.
Tuesdays 4 HOURS: 6 to 10 PM
**About Session**
**Advanced**
**4 courts for first 2 hours**
**2 courts for remaining 2 hours**
**High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)**
**£14 (bank transfer)**
Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the 2 concurrent Tuesday sessions (this is the 4-hour Tuesday session). Courts will be reduced to two from 8 to 10 PM
Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest.
Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver.
Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots.
We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session.
**Free parking available within the school**.
Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in.
Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms**.
**DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms
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Mandarin & English Exchange Group - Free Event in Marylebone
Improve your Mandarin and English while making new friends!
Join [Manhattan Mandarin](ManhattanMandarin.co.uk) at the [Jackalope](https://jackalopelondon.com/) in Marylebone - appropriately situated above a Chinese restaurant, [Liu Xiao Mian](https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/).
All levels welcome - these are **very casual** meetups where you're welcome to mingle until finding suitable language partners
Pop down for noodles or stay outside in the lovely mews, but whatever you do, come ready to chat, make great new connections, and push your language learning forward 🤗🤗🤗
You're welcome to try our HSK Classes in Marylebone: [https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/hskclasses](https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/hskclasses)
or our Saturday online HSK classes:
[https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/onlineclasses](https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/onlineclasses)
For more information please contact Harry@ManhattanMandarin.com, 07767260207)
Since 2012, with a fantastic team of over 200 native and non-native Mandarin teachers in the US and UK, [Manhattan Mandarin](ManhattanMandarin.com) knows what makes for fun and engaging communication between English and Chinese speakers!
Property, Construction & Trades - Business Networking Event in London
**Looking for a business networking event in London for property, construction, and trade professionals?** Join us in Canary Wharf for a quality networking evening.
Hosted by GMax Card - a digital business card platform.
## What to Expect
A relaxed but professional networking evening designed for meaningful business conversations and quality connections.
Meet people across property, construction, maintenance, and business services in an atmosphere that feels social, productive, and well-organised - not an overcrowded conference or random pub meetup.
Our hosts are there from the start to help make introductions.
## Who You'll Meet
* Property professionals and landlords
* Builders, contractors, and construction professionals
* Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and maintenance specialists
* Interior design, fit-out, and renovation professionals
* Estate agents, letting agents, and block management professionals
* Business owners and service providers working with property and trade sectors
* Finance, mortgage, insurance, and property investment professionals
## Schedule
18:30 — Arrival & welcome
19:00 — Short introductions
19:30 — Open networking
21:30 — Close
Hosts are there from the beginning to help facilitate introductions and conversations.
## Venue: Market Halls, Canary Whard, Upper Floor Bar
A modern and spacious venue in the heart of Canary Wharf with a relaxed professional atmosphere - ideal for quality networking and business conversations.
Located right beside the Elizabeth and Jubilee line stations.
## Entry & GMax Cards
Free RSVP: Event access only
Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (please ask the host to claim your card)
## Dress Code
Business/Smart casual
## Hosted by
[GMax Card - a digital business card platform](www.gmaxcard.com) helping professionals and businesses share all their contact details through one simple link.
## Important Info
* 18+ (ID may be required)
* Photos/video may be captured by CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio
* Attendance is at your own risk
**Limited spots available - early registration recommended!**
Agentic AI Across Cloud, Platform Engineering & Data
Hello and welcome to our special joint meetup between **Cloud Platform Engineering London**, **Cloud Platform Engineering Leaders**, **Data & AI Leaders**, **AWS AI UG**, **Azure AI UG**, and **GCP London**.
This crossover event brings together platform engineers, cloud architects, data and AI leaders, SREs, engineering managers, technology executives, and practitioners exploring how AI is reshaping modern cloud platforms, developer workflows, business transformation, and enterprise engineering.
This is a special **Community Stack ecosystem event**, bringing together several of our cloud, platform, and data-focused communities for an evening of practical talks, senior technical discussion, and cross-community networking.
A huge thank you to **[Arrows](https://www.arrowsgroup.com/)** for hosting and sponsoring this event, and for supporting the growth of the cloud, platform engineering, data, and AI community in London.
Speakers and sessions:
**Get a High Return-on-Investment from AI Business Transformation**
**Nora Balla, Founder and AI Business Transformation Lead, Add Velocity**
Nora Balla is the founder of Add Velocity, an AI-native business transformation and implementation consultancy.
Nora has gained extensive experience across investment products, business transformation, finance operations, and regulated asset and wealth management environments. Previously a freelancer, she now operates in a collaborative delivery model, helping organisations scale AI and automation solutions in complex business settings.
Her experience includes finance transformation at Harley-Davidson, reporting process improvements in commercial real estate funds, and supporting the Aladdin implementation at Royal London Asset Management.
In this session, Nora will explore how organisations can achieve a stronger return on investment from AI business transformation. The talk will cover the opportunities and high-value use cases, the real risks organisations need to manage, the skills required for the agentic era, how to define and measure success, and practical tips for improving efficiency when working with AI systems.
**Agents in the Fastlane**
**Ryan Cormack, Principal Engineer, Motorway**
**Luke Marrai, Engineering Manager, Motorway**
Motorway has used traditional AI and machine learning for years to enhance and improve its systems. But how can those years of learning be applied to build the next generation of agentic systems for users?
In this session, Ryan Cormack and Luke Marrai from Motorway will explore how they are enhancing the functionality of Motorway’s platform to provide more accurate search results for dealers looking to acquire stock through the online marketplace.
The talk will cover how Motorway is using **AWS AgentCore** to run its agentic systems, and how evals are being used to ensure the system performs as expected.
Ryan Cormack is a Principal Engineer at Motorway, the UK’s leading used car marketplace, where he leads technical strategy and drives AI-powered transformation across the engineering organisation. With over 14 years of experience building and scaling systems on AWS, Ryan specialises in turning architectural best practices into practical engineering outcomes, from cloud modernisation programmes to the adoption of agentic workflows and AI-native developer tooling.
Luke Marrai is an Engineering Manager at Motorway, supporting engineering delivery and helping teams build effective, scalable technology for one of the UK’s leading automotive technology platforms.
Agenda:
**18:00** — Arrival, refreshments and networking
**18:30** — Welcome and introduction
**18:35** — Get a High Return-on-Investment from AI Business Transformation — Nora Balla
**19:00** — Break and networking
**19:20** — Agents in the Fastlane — Ryan Cormack and Luke Marrai
**20:00** — Networking
**20:45** — Close
**Join us on June 11th:**
We are also hosting the **Cloud Native & Open Source AI Conference** on **June 11th in London**, bringing together a fantastic line-up of speakers across AI, cloud-native, open-source, platform engineering, leadership, and modern infrastructure.
You can view the full speaker line-up and event details **[here](https://www.communitystack.io/conferences/cloud-native-london)**
**About the communities:**
This event is jointly hosted across **Cloud Platform Engineering London**, **Cloud Platform Engineering Leaders**, **Data & AI Leaders**, **AWS AI UG**, **Azure AI UG**, and **GCP London**.
Together, these communities form part of the **[Community Stack ecosystem](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)**, bringing together technical practitioners, leaders, partners, and organisations across cloud, platform engineering, data, AI, and open technology.
We are always keen to hear from speakers, hosts, sponsors, and community partners.
If you would like to speak, sponsor, or host a future event, please reach out to **[Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)** via LinkedIn.
This event follows the **[Community Stack Code of Conduct](https://www.communitystack.io/code-of-conduct)** and **[Privacy Policy](https://www.communitystack.io/privacy-policy)**, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
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Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
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\.
Annual Columbus ACE Summer Picnic
Get ready for a Picnic, this is our social and member appreciation event for the year! Feel free to bring family, but be sure to reach out with the number of attendees, so we can provide food for everyone.
There will of course be food, music, games and fun!
Event is held rain or shine, we have a covered shelter house reserved for the event.
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-annual-columbus-ace-summer-picnic/.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Indiana D365 User Group June Meeting
You're invited to Indiana D365 User Group Meeting Wed Jun 10, 2026 2-4 PM
Agenda (sessions may change time slots before the meeting.)
2 Welcome
2:10 Stratgies for successful testing - Carla Teasdale from Wilmuth Solutions
2:50 Building Power Apps in an AI world using Claude Code demo - Natalie Roberts from Leaf Software Solutions
3:30 Everything you need to know about Quality in BC - Derek Bohman, BC Consultant
4:00 Closing Notes
4:10-5 Networking Social at Upland Brewing at Clay Terrace (walk over)
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Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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