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THURSDAYđâ˝FOOTBALL FRIENDLY 20:30-22:00 (Donaucity) w/ SORIN & Video Highlights
Things to know before playing:
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls;
We play Thursday Night Football (outdoor only) . We play 90 minutes (kick off is at 20:30, and we meet at least 15 minutes before for a warm up phase). Post-Corona football matches are most likely between 14-16 and 28-32 players. If you would like to join please bring artificial turf shoes (like the ones for indoor turf) and shin pads (not mandatory but definitely recommendable).
All I ask is that you come with a good mood, be respectful to everyone, and pay online using the link below.
[FOOTxp Thursday Night Football](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/p/thursdaynightfootball/)
Other methods for payments.
**Bank Transfer**:
Sorin-Florian Brici
AT27 2011 1829 5564 7001
**\* [Revolut](https://revolut.me/brici)** \- Recommended
**\* [Wise](https://wise.com/pay/me/sorinb256)** \- Also recommended
**\* [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sorinSocial)** \- Please use non\-Commercial product
We play light: no sliding, hard tackling, fighting, screaming, & hopefully no injuries. We need to respect current regulations in Vienna, Austria.
The main priorities are to have fun and being safe. The drinks are relatively free after the game in the local pub, served to those who have shown fantastic football fair-play skills. Weâll confirm the location, the pitches, and the dressing room numbers via our dedicated Football WhatsApp group. Keep an eye out for the group messages. See you all soon.
Sorin SMS/ WhatsApp +43 6764276984 (please ask to be added to our football groups). We will probably need to confirm your presence if you are coming for the first or second time.
Important management rule:
\> "No shows" are penalized with 10⏠fee\. Please remove your name from the list at least SIX\!\!\! \(6\) HOURS before the event\. Book a place via FootballExperiences\.NET using this link
[Kick A Ball via FOOTxp.COM](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/)
One small final note:
Please avoid trying to take justice in your hands. If someone is talking bad, complaining, insulting someone, fouling on purpose or committing the usual football shenanigans, please let the organizers know. Measures will be taken, we assure you. Any misbehavior on your part, such as responding in an obscene way, fighting, or leaving the pitch is not a practical and diplomatic way of resolving the issues (it tends to create more tension and cause more problems). Letâs be respectful and mature and try to enjoy the game we all love. Thatâs why weâre all here. Get to know people from all over the world and have fun!
Thank you.
Sorin
đĽ Still Canât Find a Job in Vienna? đPractical Workshop: find a job faster
This practical workshop is for expats and internationals who are tired of sending applications without results â and want to understand how to actually get hired in Austria.
đ Participation fee 10âŹ
âłď¸Please register if you come and unregister if you donât come.
If youâve been applying for jobs, getting ignored, receiving rejections, or simply feeling lost in the Austrian job market, this event will help you understand what employers look for and how to improve your chances of finding a job in Vienna.
During the workshop, youâll learn:
đ How to create a CV recruiters actually pay attention to
đŤ The biggest mistakes expats make when applying for jobs
âď¸ How to write a strong motivation letter
đ Best platforms and websites for finding jobs in Austria
đ¤ AI tools that can help you apply smarter and faster
đŻ Networking strategies that actually work in Vienna
đŹ Why applications get ignored â and how to fix it
đĄ Practical advice, real examples, and actionable strategies you can start using immediately.
đŁ Interactive format
đ¤ Meet other internationals and expand your network in Vienna
Perfect for:
đ Expats
đ International students
đť English-speaking professionals
đ Anyone struggling to find a job in Austria
đ Participation fee: 10âŹ
đ Location: Weltcafe
đ¨ Language: English
â ď¸ Limited spots available.
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Kostenloses Schnuppern - Wien 2320 (Do - 9:30)
Hallo,
hast du dich schon einmal gefragt, was *weight friends* eigentlich ist?
Jetzt hast du die MĂśglichkeit, es ganz unverbindlich kennenzulernen!
Komm zu unserem **kostenlosen Schnupper-Workshop** und erfahre, wie unser Programm funktioniert, was wir anbieten und wie wir dich auf deinem Weg unterstĂźtzen.
Unser Fokus liegt auf einem gesunden Lebensstil durch:
* ausgewogene Ernährung
* Bewegung und Fitness
* mentale und soziale Stärke
â mit dem Ziel einer nachhaltigen Gewichtsabnahme.
Triff Gleichgesinnte, die die Herausforderungen und Erfolge einer Lebensstilveränderung kennen. Tausche dich aus, teile Erfahrungen und fßhle dich in einer offenen und freundlichen Atmosphäre willkommen.
Du erfährst:
* wie unser Programm aufgebaut ist
* wie du motiviert bleibst
* wie du mit HĂśhen und Tiefen umgehst
* wie aus kleinen Schritten dauerhafte Veränderungen werden
Komm vorbei, schnuppere kostenlos rein und finde heraus, ob *weight friends* zu dir passt â**ganz ohne Verpflichtung.** [weight friends](https://www.weightfriends.at/)
Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup
# Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup
An relaxed summer evening directly at the Danube đ
Join us for open discussions around the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Agents and Agentic AI â from emerging trends and real-world use cases to the opportunities and risks of autonomous AI systems.
Whether you are a developer, founder, investor, student, or simply curious about AI â everyone is welcome.
The venue offers a true summer atmosphere in the heart of Vienna:
Open-air beach bar, sand, hammocks, deckchairs, DJ sessions, and international food options right by the water.
đ Location
Strandbar Herrmann
Herrmannpark, 1030 Vienna
đ
Date
04.06.2026
đ Time
18:00
**Table Reservation:**
A large table has been reserved under **"ED PRINZ"**. If you cannot find the table behind the bar area, please ask the bar staff.
**Important:**
Food and drinks at the venue are self-paid.
I will bring some mini snacks and a few special drinks for the community.
Looking forward to a relaxed evening with great conversations, networking, AI discussions, and summer vibes by the river.
***
# Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup
Ein entspannter Sommerabend direkt an der Donau đ
Gemeinsam sprechen wir Ăźber die neuesten Entwicklungen rund um Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Agents und Agentic AI â von aktuellen Trends und praktischen Anwendungen bis hin zu den Chancen und Herausforderungen autonomer KI-Systeme.
Egal ob Entwickler, Unternehmer, Investor, Student oder einfach AI-interessiert: Jeder ist willkommen.
Die Location bietet echtes Summer-Feeling mitten in Wien:
Sandstrand, Hängematten, Liegestßhle, Open-Air Atmosphäre, DJ Sessions und internationales Food-Angebot.
đ Location
Strandbar Herrmann
Herrmannpark, 1030 Wien
đ
Date
04.06.2026
đ Time
18:00
**Tischreservierung:**
FĂźr unsere Gruppe wurde ein groĂer Tisch auf den Namen **"ED PRINZ"** reserviert. Falls ihr den Tisch hinter der Bar nicht findet, fragt bitte einfach beim Barpersonal nach.
**Wichtig:**
Die Konsumation vor Ort zahlt jeder selbst.
Ich bringe kleine Snacks sowie einige Special Drinks fĂźr die Community mit.
Freue mich auf einen entspannten Abend mit spannenden Gesprächen, Networking und guter Stimmung direkt am Wasser.
***
**Note:**
By attending the event, you consent to being photographed in accordance with § 78 Austrian Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz). These photos may be used for post-event reporting by the DLT Austria Team and published on DLT Austria media channels, including the website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and newsletters, without compensation.
Badminton for Intermediate Players (Thu 18.30h-20.30h) U3 KendlerstraĂe
Hey Badminton Enthusiasts!
**This meet-up is only for intermediate players and up!**
Everyone is welcome to join our large weekly events, test their skills and have some fun together! However, ***this event is for the people that want to push their skill forward and would like to play during the week as well.***
The host will reserve courts in advance, that means please only register if you really plan to come (or cancel at least 24 hours before the event starts). The fee for this event is 12âŹ:
*If you plan on paying in cash, please bring the exact amount as the host might not have any change available
- you can also pay via card on the spot
We are meeting at about 18.25 pm near the reception by the lounge area (next to the courts). Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. The locker rooms are free to use, but for the men lockers you need a padlock - or you can also take your bag of clothes upstairs to the courts if you do not have a padlock. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you.
If you are just passing through town and do not have a racket, it is possible to rent rackets, either from the club or from us. Sometimes the host or other members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below!
If you are joining our events for the first time, **WELCOME!** We are an open and friendly group and we are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time!
Without further ado - let's play some (intermediate) badminton and have fun together!
Queer Salsa Lesson
Weâre back on the dance floor! Queer Salsa returns to @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) with weekly classes every Thursday. đ
Our classes are donation-based and open to everyoneâno gender roles assigned, no partner required. Come solo, with a friend, or bring your favorite dance partner. 𪊠No registration necessary, just show up.
We offer **two levels of classes**, so whether youâre brand new to salsa or already have experience, youâll find the right space to grow your skills and confidence as a queer salsa dancer. âď¸
⨠What to expect:
* A warm, inclusive community
* Salsa lessons without gendered expectations
* Two levels: beginner-friendly & intermediate
* Fun, music, and connection every week
đ
When: Every Thursday
đ Where: Villa Vida CafĂŠ, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna
đ Donation-based entry
Letâs move, sweat, and celebrate togetherâqueer style!
(DE)
Wir sind zurĂźck auf der Tanzfläche! Queer Salsa startet wieder im @[villavidacafe](http://www.instagram.com/villavidacafe) mit wĂśchentlichen Kursen jeden Donnerstag. đ
Unsere Kurse sind spendenbasiert und fĂźr alle offen â keine Geschlechterrollen, keine Tanzpartner*innen erforderlich. Komm allein, mit Freund*innen oder bring deine*n Lieblingstanzpartner*in mit. đŞŠ
Wir bieten **zwei Level** an, sodass sowohl absolute Anfänger*innen als auch Fortgeschrittene den passenden Raum finden, um ihre Salsa-Skills auszubauen und als Queer Salsa Tänzer*in selbstbewusst zu werden. âď¸
⨠Das erwartet dich:
* Eine warme, inklusive Community
* Salsa-Unterricht ohne Geschlechterklischees
* Zwei Levels: Anfänger\*innen & Fortgeschrittene
* SpaĂ, Musik und Begegnung â jede Woche
đ
Wann: Jeden Donnerstag
đ Wo: Villa Vida CafĂŠ, Linke Wienzeile 102, Wien
đ Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis
Lasst uns gemeinsam tanzen, schwitzen und feiern â queer und voller Freude!
Thursday Morning Co-Working Session â Get It Done Together
This is a structured coworking session for people who want to follow through and get it done. To join, please register here (takes 1â2 minutes): [https://nocrastination.space/](https://nocrastination.space/)
**We like a touch of mystery!** **The exact location will be sent to you by email 24 hours before the session. Please make sure to register in advance.**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6?mode=gi_t). Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
You just havenât been able to follow through. You start things, lose momentum and find yourself starting over again. Youâre not alone.
Most people get support at the beginning. And applause at the end. But the part that actually matters? The middle. The quiet, repetitive, sometimes frustrating part where nothing feels exciting, and everything depends on showing up. **Thatâs where we are.**
At NoCrastination, we donât meet for hype. We meet to **show up and finish something, together.** Not perfectly. Not magically. Just consistently.
**What this really is**
This is a space for people who are:
* building something
* figuring things out
* or simply trying to stay on track
**without doing it alone**
You donât need to be an entrepreneur. You just need something you want to move forward.
**What happens here**
You bring something youâve been putting off. We sit down together. We focus. And you leave with something done. Thatâs it. And thatâs everything.
**Why people keep coming back**
* âI finally follow through on what I planâ
* âI leave with real progress every timeâ
**Time and Location**
đ **Time:** 9:30 AM â 12:30 NOON
đť **Bring:** Your laptop, journal, or anything youâve been avoiding
**Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ⨠you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops
â Please do order something from the local host, so as to keep us in their good graces!
**Please arrive on time or during the break windows to avoid interrupting the focus sessions** đ
**Focus schedule:**
9:30 AM â 10:20 AM â Focus Block 1
10:35 AM â 11:20 AM â Focus Block 2
11:35 AM â 12:25 PM â Focus Block 3
**If you expect to arrive late, please come during one of these break windows:**
10:20 AM â 10:35 AM
11:20 AM â 11:35 AM
12:25 PM â 1:00 PM for Lunch + Pitch
Simple structure. Real progress.
**This is for you if:**
* You keep starting but donât finish
* You feel stuck working alone
* You want structure â without pressure
* You want to express yourself AND move forward
**What youâll get**
Not motivation. Not a productivity hack.
**Youâll get: ONE THING DONE.**
And then you come back, and do it again.
**This is how it starts**
You donât need to commit to anything big. Just come once. Pick one thing.
Finish it. Weâll be there. As weâre growing and improving the experience, weâre moving to a more structured system. Registration is part of participating.
**Stay connected**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6?mode=gi_t)
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
This is a space you can keep coming back to.
**Youâre not behind. Youâre just in the middle.**
And you donât have to go through it alone. You are one of us.
Data Science using R Events This Week
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Travel Paths: Animal movement algorithms
We are pleased to welcome Katrina Brock from Max Planck Society to present an R package for analyzing animal movement data. Join us to explore how R can be put to work in animal behaviour research.
**Travel Paths: Bridging the usability gap in open source animal movement algorithms**
The behavior ecology literature offers a rich library of approaches for finding patterns in animal movement data. While many of the biologists developing these algorithms publish their code, it is rarely optimized for reuse. Even well-designed packages with similar workflows have different interfaces that potential users need to learn one by one. By wrapping these algorithms in a standardized interface, the âTravel Pathsâ framework reduces researcher toil. Instead of digging through scripts and learning disparate conventions, they can run many methods with just a few functions. The framework is composed of two packages: the trackframe package provides a flexible and interoperable format for input data while the travelpaths package, taking inspiration from parsnip, offers the interface for movement models. In this talk, weâll discuss how we designed this framework and how it can be leveraged to enable even novice R users to apply a variety of methods to their animal movement data.
Sharing Vienna<-R's "Travel Paths: Animal movement algorithms" event
We would like to share the upcoming event from the [Vienna<-R](https://www.meetup.com/viennar/) meetup group: [Travel Paths: Animal movement algorithms](https://www.meetup.com/viennar/events/314973700/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events), where Katrina Brock from Max Planck Society presents an R package for analyzing animal movement data and shares how R can be put to work in animal behaviour research.
**Details**:
The behavior ecology literature offers a rich library of approaches for finding patterns in animal movement data. While many of the biologists developing these algorithms publish their code, it is rarely optimized for reuse. Even well-designed packages with similar workflows have different interfaces that potential users need to learn one by one. By wrapping these algorithms in a standardized interface, the âTravel Pathsâ framework reduces researcher toil. Instead of digging through scripts and learning disparate conventions, they can run many methods with just a few functions. The framework is composed of two packages: the trackframe package provides a flexible and interoperable format for input data while the travelpaths package, taking inspiration from parsnip, offers the interface for movement models. In this talk, weâll discuss how we designed this framework and how it can be leveraged to enable even novice R users to apply a variety of methods to their animal movement data.
Science and Philosophy Discussion Table
This is a group for meeting new people, eating brunch, and having discussions about science, life, philosophy, politics, and people.
Anybody is free to join, and we charge no fees.
This discussion group aims to have the absolute minimal level of structure necessary to ensure the conversation remains engaging to the majority of people present. In particular, we \*don't\* have fixed order of speaking or timed statements.
So far, the balance we've struck is enforcing hand raising when conversation gets intense in order to minimize interruption, and to give the chair (me!) the power to occasionally call a snap election on the conversation topic.
Donauinsel Impro-Picknick
Donauinsel Improv Training mit Picknick
Lerne spielerisch Improtheater-Techniken und unterschiedliche Formate kennen! Dabei trainierst du deine Kreativität und Spontaneität und arbeitest an deinem Selbstbewusstsein.
You will need B1-level German skills to participate. English translation below.
Man benĂśtigt Deutschkenntnisse auf B1-Niveau, um teilzunehmen.
Hier findest du uns:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003
Koordinaten vom Treffpunkt
--> Ihr kĂśnnt gerne Essen und Snacks fĂźr das Picknick mitbringen. Am besten etwas was man gut mit der Gruppe teilen kann.
**Was dich erwartet**
⢠Lustige Gruppenspiele
⢠Kreative Theater-Ăbungen
⢠Kurze Improv Szenen, nur 5 bis 8 Minuten
⢠Gemeinsam Geschichten erfinden
⢠Viel Lachen, Sonne und SpaĂ
**Impro: Was bringtâs dir persĂśnlich?**
⢠Spontanität
⢠Selbstvertrauen
⢠Kreativität
⢠Fehler annehmen lernen
⢠Schauspiel trainieren
⢠Teamwork
**Safe Space**
Ein sicherer Raum ohne Leistungsdruck, in dem gegenseitige Wertschätzung an erster Stelle steht. Ihr seid zu keiner Zeit verpflichtet mitzumachen und kĂśnnt jederzeit aus Szenen aussteigen oder auch fĂźr einzelne Ăbungen aussetzen.
**Leitung**
Ich leite seit drei Jahren Impro-Trainings, organisiere Wettbewerbe und Shows und gehe auch selbst regelmäĂig zu Fortbildungen. Ich habe Ăźber 80 Trainings geleitet.
**Beitrag**
Es gibt zur Zeit keinen fixen Trainingsbeitrag, aber wir freuen uns immer Ăźber freiwillige Spenden fĂźr die Leitung und die Organisation.
**Achtung:**
Das Event ist nur fĂźr Teilnehmer\*innen ab 16 Jahre, da wir nicht immer fĂźr absolut jugendfreie Geschichten oder Szenen garantieren kĂśnnen.
**WA-Gruppe:**
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2
Wir empfehlen den Beitritt zur WA-Gruppe da wir nicht immer auf der selben Wiese sind. Hier wird der genaue Live-Standort geteilt.
Bitte beachtet aus DatenschutzgrĂźnden, dass beim Beitritt der WA-Gruppe alle Mitglieder eure Telefonnummer sehen kĂśnnen.
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**Donau Insel Improv Training & Picnic**
Learn improv theater techniques and different formats in a playful way! You will train your creativity and spontaneity while working on your self-confidence.
**Find us here:** [https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003](https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003) (Meeting point coordinates)
**--> Please bring your own food and snacks for the picnic! We can then share and eat together.**
**What to expect:**
* Funny group games
* Creative theater exercises
* Short improv scenes (only 5 to 8 minutes)
* Creating stories together
* Lots of laughter, sun, and fun
**Improv: Whatâs in it for you?**
* Spontaneity
* Self-confidence
* Creativity
* Learning to embrace mistakes
* Acting practice
* Teamwork
*
**Safe Space** A secure environment without pressure to perform, where mutual appreciation is the top priority. You are never under any obligation to participate and can step out of scenes or skip individual exercises at any time.
**Instructor** I have been leading improv training for three years, organizing competitions and shows, and regularly attend further training workshops myself. I have led over 80 training sessions.
**Contribution** There is currently no fixed fee for the training, but we always appreciate voluntary donations for the instruction and organization.
**Please note:** This event is for participants aged 16 and over, as we cannot always guarantee that stories or scenes will be entirely "family-friendly."
**WhatsApp Group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2)
We recommend joining the WhatsApp group since we are not always on the same meadow. The exact live location will be shared there. *Please note for privacy reasons that by joining the WhatsApp group, all members will be able to see your phone number.*
AI Breakfast Vienna
â **AI Breakfast: Real Talk, No Slides**
Weâre hosting the **AI Breakfast Vienna** â a casual, high-signal meetup for the AI community.
Whether youâre a researcher, an AI engineer," a founder, or a policy innovator, this is your space to connect. Weâre breaking down the silos between research, product, and engineering to spark real discussions before the workday even begins.
* **When:** June 5th, 8:30 AM
* **Where:** Cafe Museum - Literatursalon - Table reserved under **"Cristian Hofmann / AI Austria"**
* **Hosts:** Cristian, Amin, and Ruben
* **Cost:** Order breakfast at your own expense
Space is limited!
đ **RSVP only if youâre 100% sure you can make it.**
VATA's Weekly Portrait Event
(Deutsch unten.)
Sunday's portrait sessions start at 3 PM. Everyone is welcome to join our Open Sessions, just bring pencil, paper and any other utensils you may need. (Easels & Boards are available in the atelier). One pose will be maintained for the whole session, so that it is also possible to paint in watercolor, oil, etc. For the breaks we will offer some drinks and snacks.
Free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available.
Registration through this Meetup is suggested but not required. You can pay the 12 Euros fees in cash upon arrival. For more information, feel free to send email at info@viennaatelier.com
Looking forward to see you soon!
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Die Porträtsitzungen am Sonntag beginnen um 15 Uhr. Bringe Bleistift, Papier und andere Materialen selbst mit, Staffeleien & Bretter gibt es im Atelier. Die gleiche Pose wird, unterbrochen von kleinen Pausen, Ăźber den gesamten Zeitraum beibehalten, daher ist es auch gut mĂśglich mit Aquarell, Ăl, usw. zu malen.
Kostenlose Snacks und alkoholfreie Getränke stehen zur Verfßgung.
Eine Anmeldung Ăźber dieses Meetup wird empfohlen, ist aber nicht erforderlich. Sie kĂśnnen die 12 Euro GebĂźhr beim Ankommen in bar bezahlen.
FĂźr weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an info@viennaatelier.com
The Big Speed Friending â
**ATTENTION: the event will take place on the Donauinsel!**
Are you ready to mingle and make new friends?
A YouTuber visited our event đ [[3-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eG1dYro4u8)]
**"How does it work?"**
We talk in small groups and rotate every \~10 minutes. Tip: for a more fun conversation, introduce yourself not with your job, but with your interests/hobbies... and see what happens ;)
**"Can I bring friends?"**
Great idea! đ
**"Can I give you feedback about the event?"**
Yes, keep the ideas coming!
Data Science using R Events Near You
Connect with your local Data Science using R community
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 isnât more data. Itâs 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/)âs CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behaviorâmoving people, and moving metrics. Youâll 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)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
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
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
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 Masterâs 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 PokĂŠmon 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\.
Azure CBUS June
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/






















