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Rapid Connections Experience 🔥
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Fundraising Friday - Dubai Investors Meetup
Dubai Investors Meetup
Fundraising Friday
Pre Registration and confirmation are compulsory.
Every Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location
White Worth Consultants
Latifa Tower, East Wing - Office 2602
Sheikh Zayed Road - Trade Center First - Dubai
A curated community of investors, founders, and business advisors connecting in Dubai.
The objective is clear - to create meaningful conversations around investment opportunities, venture growth, and strategic partnerships.
Inside this community, we focus on:
Investment insights
Founder and investor connections
Business strategy discussions
Trusted, high-value networking
This is a structured and serious environment.
No spam.
No random promotions.
No mass pitching.
Only relevant discussions with the right people.
Join WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3TXuTKI4Ad22dW8Ti4NXd
Pre Registration and confirmation are compulsory.
WhatsApp: +971 54 2006121
Email: mahesh@thewhiteworth.com
Website: www.thewhiteworth.com
AI After Hours: Meet Founders, Creators & AI Rebels in Dubai
If you’re tired of the hype and want **real conversations** about how AI is actually being used in business, join us.
This isn’t a pitch fest.
No sales decks. No "influencers." No fluff.
Just real builders, curious founders, smart marketers, and AI enthusiasts coming together to swap insights, share what’s working, and meet like-minded people who get it.
Make sure to confirm your attendance on whats app:
**Confirm On WhatsApp:**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JwFUV8HE6B13C6ZUVg6C0C](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JwFUV8HE6B13C6ZUVg6C0C)
✅ You're welcome if:
• You run a business and want to understand how AI can save time or scale faster
• You’re building something and want honest feedback
• You’re just starting but hungry to learn
• You’re sick of AI Twitter threads and want real talk in real life
**📍 Venue:**
1st Floor, Nomad Bar, 25H Hotel
**📅 Frequency:**
Every Friday evening, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(We start on time. Respect the energy.)
**🎯 Format:**
– Chill intro round
– One fire idea/tactic shared by someone in the group
– Real conversations, no ego
– You walk away smarter and more connected
**🔥 Limited to 10 people.** Why?
Because conversations > presentations.
We’re keeping it tight, so we all get value.
***
**Want in?**
RSVP. Bring ideas, not egos.
And come ready to talk, learn, and vibe.
Event is free but make sure to order drinks to support venue.
**Confirm On WhatsApp:**
[\[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JwFUV8HE6B13C6ZUVg6C0C\]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JwFUV8HE6B13C6ZUVg6C0C)
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Power Introductions Evening 💼
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Curated Business Speed Networking 🚀
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
**[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Speed Networking for Business Growth
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Technology Startups Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Tech Entrepreneurs Casual Hangout
Hi tech entrepreneurs!
Let's meet up over morning coffee at Cafiene Club, Cluster R, Lake level, JLT.
There's plenty of parking nearby.
You are welcome whether you are an established entrepreneur, a beginner or an entrepreneur-in-waiting. Join in, bring your learnings and see what you can learn from others.
The mission of these events is to help create a community of entrepreneurs. To share information, advice, fresh ideas, tips and tricks, solutions and to build connections with like-minded entrepreneurs.
This is a casual, pitch-free hangout. Please, no sales pitches.
The event starts from 9.30 and goes on till 12. You are welcome to join at your comfortable time.
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As an entrepreneur one of the biggest challenges we have is to build connections with others in the game. To freely share the problems and ideas and get the perspective of our peers. To connect and build long-term friendships and partnerships with people who truly get what we are doing and why we are doing it.
This is the group that hopes to give you that.
COMMUNITY: Please join this WhatsApp Community and introduce yourself if you have never attended our event before.
Click here
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRkTSixWuLIBSok2dHH6S3
Venture Connect: An Evening with Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business?
Register and get more details! No late confirmations
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
**🎶 Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.**
This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape what’s next.
**💬 What You’ll Experience:**
* 🤝 Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators.
* 💡 Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders.
* 📈 Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts.
* 🌐 Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks 🍸
**🔥 At this event, you’ll connect with:**
* Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators.
* VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners.
* CTOs, product leaders & growth experts.
* Marketers, HR agents & service providers.
* AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients.
This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. 🌍💡
Register and get more details! No late confirmations
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
**🎯 Why Join?**
* Build relationships that can spark partnerships.
* Learn from peers who’ve already faced the challenges you’re solving today.
* Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities.
* Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just possibilities. ✨
**The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.**
🌟 Whether you’re raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborations—this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night.
👉 Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Meetup for Creative Technology & Immersive Experiences
We’re excited to continue our monthly meetup series with a session dedicated to Creative Technology & Immersive Experiences.
This meetup is for creatives working at the intersection of design and technology—whether you’re building digital tools, crafting immersive environments, or exploring interactive experiences.
If you work in:
• Web & App Development
• Game Design
• VR/AR
• Creative Coding
• Interactive or Immersive Media
Welcome to another CreativeConn Monthly Meetup! 🎨🚀
This month we're exploring Creative Technology & Immersive Experiences — a space where design, tech, and storytelling collide.
Whether you're a designer, developer, filmmaker, marketer, or just curious — if you're creative, you belong here.
What to expect:
* Meet fellow creatives across sectors
* Casual conversations and new connections
* A relaxed, welcoming vibe over coffee
💡 While this meetup focuses on **Group 3**, creatives from **all fields** are warmly welcome. Let’s connect, share insights, and build community together.
📋 Please fill in the registration form before attending so we can get to know you:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOG6b3yDOm_N69rRv1NN79qR045igUwLF7lgaBCra_4Kc4kg/viewform
Please join our WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ia3Gj1cRXz4I1tAgiiOahI
Please join our LinkedIn group:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9889314/
Our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/creativeconn.uae/
Founders Running Club :: Dubai
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Dubai AI Meetup
**What this is about?**
This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday evening.
Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie.
The group is free to attend. Some venues may have food and drinks available, and attendees are welcome to order individually if they'd like. There is usually free wifi.
📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ)
📍To get there:
This is the location for the Meetup - AstroLabs JLT (Cluster R)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/szQsKBkZF97YYpUeA
(walking distance from Metro)
🚇 Metro Station: Sobha Realty Metro Station is your stop - it's a 3 minute walk from there to cluster R.
🚗 Parking Options: There are paid parking options nearby (MAG214/Tim Hortons)
💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen.*
*PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*
Crypto Social & Networking Night: Web3, AI, Blockchain, DeFi, NFTs
We’re bringing together **Dubai’s Web3 community** for an evening of **networking, conversations & opportunities** in the world of **blockchain, DeFi, NFTs & digital innovation** 🌐💡
Register and get more details! No late confirmations
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-blockchain)**
This isn’t just another social — it’s where **visionaries, developers, creatives & investors** collide to shape what’s next in the decentralized world.
🌟 **Why join?**
* Network with crypto & AI visionaries 🤝
* Share insights on DeFi, NFTs & the metaverse 🔗
* Explore opportunities in digital finance 💡
* Build lasting connections in the Web3 space 🌐
Whether you’re building the next big protocol, exploring **tokenized assets**, collecting **NFTs**, or investing in **AI-powered blockchain solutions**, this night is for you 🔗📈
👥 **Who you’ll meet:**
* Blockchain & Web3 developers 👨💻
* Crypto investors & traders 💹
* NFT creators & collectors 🎨
* Startup Founders & Innovators 🚀
* Legal & regulatory experts ⚖️
* Institutions exploring RWAs 🏦
* Anyone passionate about Web3 🌍
🥂 Imagine you’re in an **elegant lounge**, Dubai’s skyline glowing in the background. The vibe is set with smooth music, drinks in hand, and conversations flowing effortlessly.
You turn, and there’s a **Web3 founder**, an **AI entrepreneur**, a **crypto investor**, and a **metaverse creator** — all ready to exchange insights, ideas, and possibilities.
This is **where high-caliber minds meet high-energy vibes** 💬⚡
Register and get more details! No late confirmations
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-blockchain)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
🥂 **What to expect:**
* Elegant lounge vibes 🌆
* Background music + curated drinks 🎶🍸
* High-caliber conversations ⚡
* Views. Vibes. Vision. 💫
The next wave of **innovation, collaborations, and investments** is sparked in conversations like these. It’s not just networking — it’s **community-building with purpose**.
So whether you’re here to share your project, scout for talent, find investors, or simply **connect with like-minded builders**, this night is your gateway to **new opportunities in Web3**.
💫 Drinks, music, people — and the chance to build the future together.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-blockchain)
👉 Mark your spot and be part of this **exclusive Web3 social evening**. Because the future isn’t coming — **we’re building it now**. 🚀🌐🔥
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Healthy Morning Startup - Yoga and Walk - Newvision
\*Healthy Morning Startup - Walk and Yoga\*
\***Date**\*: Morning Time:- \***06:00 AM (Every Satruday, Sunday, Monday)**\*
\***Location**\*:-
DMCC Metro Marina Side Garden
Next to Horizon Tower and Yacht Club
\***Location - Google map**\* : \***https://goo.gl/maps/Mzd9WBRhohZoWJoM6**\*
\***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JOFPV4e9MmG3i6carEOgzr**\*
\***Contact Whatsup**\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona)
\***WHAT TO BRING**\*
• Water
• Yoga mat (optional)
Technology Startups Events Near You
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NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
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)
Christians in Tech - Meetup #37 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Columbus | Online
Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link :
**Reserve**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup
**QUESTIONS ?**
Pls Reach out to;
Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)
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\.
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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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






























