Digital Transformation

**!!! Important - Registration only possible here:!!!** https://www.businesscircle.at/events/cio-forward **CIO Forward 2026 – Praxisorientierter KI-Tag für Entscheidungsträger:innen** 📅 *29\. Jänner 2026* \| 📍 IBM Forum Wien Mit dabei sind unter anderem: Franz Dornig (IBM), Christoph Praschl (VERBUND), Patrick Ratheiser (KI-Experte & AI Austria), Bernhard Landrichter (Codara), Ruben Hetfleisch (Klartext AI & AI Austria), Karin Wegscheider (ÖBB), Christian Thomas Jirik, Günther Klaura (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich), Felix Markulin-Wegener (Wiener Stadtwerke), Paul Fussenegger (EVVA), Andreas Windisch (AI Austria), Magdalena Hutze (VERBUND), Astrid Zöchling (ORF), Clemens Wasner (EnliteAI), Hannah Wundsam (Austrian Startups), Sarah Eschenbacher (Fraunhofer Austria), Daniel Toth (Klartext AI) und viele weitere Expert:innen aus IT, Innovation & KI. **Über das Event** Beim *CIO Forward 2026* \- dem KI\-Tag für Unternehmens\-IT \- dreht sich alles um praxisnahe KI\-Transformation und echten Mehrwert für CIOs\, IT\-Manager:innen und Digital\-Entscheider:innen\. In Kooperation mit AI Austria bekommst du Einblicke\, wie KI\-Use Cases in den Betrieb kommen\, wie Transformation gelingt und wie Startups und Fachbereiche erfolgreich zusammenarbeiten\. **Kurzprogramm (Highlights)** ✅ *09:00 – Networking & Morning Coffee* ✅ *09:30 – Eröffnung & Impuls „Transformation & the CIO“* (u.a. IBM Insights) ✅ *10:15 – Panel: Vom KI-Pilotprojekt zur unternehmensweiten Transformation* ✅ *11:45 – Diskussion: Auswahl von KI-Anbietern* ✅ *13:30 – Panel: Venture Clienting & Kooperationen mit Startups* ✅ *14:15 – Workshops: „KI-Reality Check“ & Interaktive Demos* ✅ *15:45 – Panel: Success Stories aus der Praxis* ✅ *16:30 – Impuls: Modern AI Workplace* ✅ *17:00 – Inspirational Talk mit Enlite AI* ✅ *17:30 – Recap & Ausblick* *(Auszug aus der Programm-Agenda)* **Warum teilnehmen?** Du erhältst praxisorientierte Insights, konkrete Use Cases, Hands-on-Erfahrungen und wertvolle Impulse für die digitale Transformation in deinem Unternehmen - ergänzt durch Austausch und Vernetzung mit Peer-IT-Leadern und KI-Expert:innen.

**Dein Business. Dein Weg.** Bist du bereit, dein Business aufs nächste Level zu heben? Am **29\. Januar 2026 ab 17:30 Uhr** dreht sich alles um die Frage, wie du **smart AM statt nur IM Unternehmen arbeitest**. Mit den richtigen Strategien, Systemen und einem klaren Mindset. Ein Abend voller Inspiration, Wissen und echter Connections. Freu dich auf spannende Keynotes, Panels und Deep-Dives rund um Themen wie Lean Growth, KI im Business, Fehlerkultur und nachhaltiges Unternehmertum. **[Alle Infos gibts hier 👉 zur Summit Page](https://summit.gruenderio.com/)** Unter anderem erwarten dich folgende Expert:innen: **Nana Janashia:** Tech Entrepreneur & Co-Founder TechWorld with Nana **Paul Zödi:** Immobilienexperte \| Präsident Immo Invest Club Austria **Simona Hübl:** Founder Nejo **Matthias Neumayer:** Co\-Founder Branding5 \| Oscar Stories \| LORA \| FragDasPDF **Sophie Caillaud:** Founder Scale to Global **Lukas Lauda**: Founder & CEO Repark **Julia Schindler:** Serial Entrepreneur **Alexander Porsch:** Lean Business & Produktmanagement Experte \| Co\-Founder Gründerio *weitere Speaker:innen folgen bald* Zum Abschluss erwarten dich **Expert Tables**, **Networking**, **Drinks & DJ** – die perfekte Gelegenheit, dich mit Gleichgesinnten zu vernetzen. **Perfekt für dich, wenn du...** 🚀 selbstständig oder Freelancer:in bist 💼 dein eigenes Unternehmen aufbauen oder weiterentwickeln willst 🌍 remote arbeitest oder arbeiten möchtest 📈 lean und smart wachsen willst 🎯 klare Strategien suchst, die zu dir passen 🤝 Teil einer unterstützenden Community werden möchtest 🎟️ Tickets ab sofort verfügbar! Weitere Infos zu Speakern und Programm folgen in den nächsten Wochen – stay tuned! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Your Business. Your Way.** Are you ready to take your business to the next level? On **January 29, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM**, everything revolves around one question: How can you work on your business instead of just in it – with the right strategies, systems, and a strong mindset? Get ready for an evening full of inspiration, insights, and real connections. Look forward to keynotes, panels, and deep dives on topics like lean growth, AI in business, failure culture, and sustainable entrepreneurship. **[Find more information here 👉 summit page](https://summit.gruenderio.com/)** Among others, the following experts await you: **Nana Janashia:** Tech Entrepreneur & Co-Founder TechWorld with Nana **Paul Zödi:** Real Estate Expert \| President Immo Invest Club Austria **Simona Hübl:** Founder Nejo **Matthias Neumayer:** Branding5 \| Oscar Stories \| LORA \| FragDasPDF **Sophie Caillaud:** Founder of Scale to Global **Lukas Lauda**: Founder & CEO Repark **Julia Schindler:** Serial Entrepreneur **Alexander Porsch**: Lean Business & Product Management Expert \| Co\-Founder of Gründerio More speakers to follow soon To wrap up the evening: **Expert Tables, networking, drinks & a live DJ** – the perfect setting to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. **Perfect for you if you…** 🚀 are self-employed or a freelancer 💼 want to build or scale your own business 🌍 already work remotely or plan to 📈 want to grow lean and smart 🎯 are looking for strategies that truly fit you 🤝 want to be part of a supportive community 🎟️ Tickets available now!

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 12€: * 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 18.55 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!

AgentCon Vienna – Shaping the Future of AI Agents in Vienna! AgentCon Vienna is coming on January 29\, 2026\, at Prisma \| by Lumia \(Am grünen Prater 2\, Tribüne 2\) \- a one\-day\, in\-person event\, part of the AI Agents World Tour designed for developers\, innovators\, and AI visionaries\. 👥 Join as an Attendee Deep-dive talks from AI pioneers Technical sessions and live demos Network with builders in the autonomous AI ecosystem Topics include AI, Foundry, Copilot, open-source frameworks, agent integration From Low-code ot pro-code Connect with a global community right here in Vienna 🎤 Call for Speakers is open till January 7th, 2026. Share your insights on: \- Autonomous AI agents & orchestration \- Developer frameworks & real\-world use cases \- Technical demos and hands\-on innovation Submit your session 👉 via Sessionize 📅 Save the date: January 29, 2026 📍 Location: Prisma \| by Lumia\, Vienna 🔗 More info / Register / Submit: [AgentCon - Vienna | Global AI Vienna - Global AI Community](https://globalai.community/chapters/vienna/events/agentcon-vienna/) AgentCon Vienna is where innovation meets implementation. Let’s build the agentic future together!

Looking for consistent rhythm in your work? Been putting something off for too long? Join us for our Weekly Co-Working Session in the excellent **Jaz in the City** — and let’s get it done, together. 📲 **Want** **to** **connect** with others before/after? Looking for extra support and accountability: Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep in touch via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/) This is a **reliable**, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax returns, writing, creative/coding projects, or simply clearing up your inbox — bring whatever needs getting done and we’ll focus gently beside you. After a 30' intro and goal setting session, we will go through 3 **Pomodoro** **sessions** of 45' focused work and 15' breaks in between. 🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor long table: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna 💻 **Bring**: Your laptop(& charger), journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on 🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops ☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5. Donations to support the community are voluntary and welcome. 🌱 **What to Expect** * **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City** * **Social start**: intro from **1:00 to 1:30 PM**, we mingle, get to know each other and share goals; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM.** However, **drop in anytime** if you can't make the intro session — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session * **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive, or join us for the 30' intro session where we introduce ourselves and share our goals for the day * **Enough spaces**: main table is for quiet focus, multiple nearby tables for casual conversation, and sofa's in the back for taking video calls(be mindful that the hotel music is always on in the background). After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, we can move to a social area for a relaxed break * **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45' focus blocks followed by 15' social breaks. If 45' feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20' focus sessions with a short 5' reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready * **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support 💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed. **🪑Seating information:** * If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Vlad** when you arrive in front of the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception). * There is a **long table with about 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here. * There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup. * If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro sessions),** but still be part of the group energy, just let **Vlad** know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛 💬 Why Join? * Beat procrastination with gentle accountability * Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone * Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus * Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚

So you *finally* got CausVid to work and have a diffusion model that generates videos. How do you find out how good it is? We discuss automatic evaluation of GenAI video and image output, based on the paper **VBench-2.0: Advancing Video Generation Benchmark Suite for Intrinsic Faithfulness** by *Dian Zheng, Ziqi Huang, Hongbo Liu, Kai Zou, Yinan He, Fan Zhang, Lulu Gu, Yuanhan Zhang, Jingwen He, Wei-Shi Zheng, Yu Qiao, Ziwei Liu* Find the paper here: [https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.21755](https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.21755) Note that this month's meeting in taking place in an Arcade under Millennium City. If you have difficulty finding the palce don't hesitate to text, I send out my number the day of the event to all who signed up. \-\-\- Bring your own printout or pdf-on-a-gadget. If you didn't have the time to read the whole paper, it is sufficient to be able to pretend to have sort of skimmed it. \-\-\- Want to suggest a paper, an event location, or just stay in touch with regular members? We hang out at the following Matrix server: [https://matrix.to/#/%23pwl-wien:rend.al](https://matrix.to/#/%23pwl-wien:rend.al)

Herzliche Einladung zum sechsten „Females Fit for Finance“-Meetup! **Thema**: Baue dein Unternehmen auf einem soliden Finanzplan auf mit Anna Rennhofer 💬 **Über das Event** Gute Ideen brauchen gute Zahlen! Viele Frauen starten mit Leidenschaft in die Selbständigkeit – doch sobald es um Finanzen geht, wird es oft unübersichtlich. Wie plane ich Einnahmen, Ausgaben, Gewinn und Steuern realistisch? Was kann ich mir auszahlen? Und wie bleibe ich liquide, auch wenn mal Flaute herrscht? In diesem praxisnahen Vortrag zeigt Anna Rennhofer, wie du dein Unternehmen auf einem soliden Finanzplan aufbaust – Schritt für Schritt und ohne Fachchinesisch. Ziel ist es, finanzielle Klarheit zu schaffen und dich zu befähigen, dein Business selbstbewusst und strukturiert zu führen. 🧭 **Inhalt des Impuls-Vortrags** Anna führt dich durch die wichtigsten Schritte einer soliden Finanzplanung: ✅ Einnahmen und Ausgaben realistisch einschätzen ✅ Gewinne planen und Rücklagen clever bilden ✅ Steuern und Abgaben rechtzeitig berücksichtigen ✅ Mit Struktur und Überblick dein Business steuern Der Vortrag richtet sich an Frauen, die selbständig sind oder es werden möchten – und endlich Zahlenverständnis, Sicherheit und Struktur in ihre Finanzen bringen wollen. 👩‍💼 **Über Anna Rennhofer** Anna Rennhofer ist Finanzmentorin und Unternehmensberaterin aus Wien. Sie begleitet Selbständige und Gründer:innen dabei, ihre Finanzen zu verstehen, zu planen und bewusst zu steuern. Ihr Ziel: mehr Klarheit, Struktur und Sicherheit im Business – damit du gute Entscheidungen auf Basis guter Zahlen treffen kannst. Mehr über sie: www.anna-rennhofer.at 🕕 **Ablauf des Abends** 🕕 18:15 Uhr – Ankommen & Netzwerken: bitte kommt rechtzeitig vor Beginn des Vortrages, damit das Ephata-Team genügend Zeit hat, euch kulinarisch zu versorgen. 🥪 🎤 ~ 19:00 Uhr – Impulsvortrag von Anna Rennhofer 💬 Interaktive Q&A-Session 🤝 Austausch und Diskussion unter den Teilnehmerinnen 🗓️ **Anmeldung** Die Veranstaltung ist kostenlos, wir freuen uns über eine freiwillige Kulturspende vor Ort. Bitte meldet euch über Meetup an – sollte das nicht funktionieren, gerne per E-Mail an femalesfinance@gmx.net. Wir freuen uns auf einen inspirierenden Abend voller Klarheit, Zahlen und Selbstvertrauen! 💪 Wir freuen uns auf euer Kommen! Marika & Sara von Females Fit for Finance 📸 **Hinweis zu Fotos und Videos** Wir weisen darauf hin, dass am Veranstaltungsort Fotos und Videos angefertigt und zum Zweck der Veranstaltungsdokumentation im Internet und in Drucksorten veröffentlicht werden.

**Location: Cafe Benno** Looking for a relaxed way to meet creative people in Vienna without the pressure of formal networking? Join us for a **Board Game Evening by Creative Collabs Vienna**, where creativity, conversation, and play come together in a friendly, social atmosphere. This event is designed for **creatives, designers, content creators, marketers, photographers, filmmakers, artists, and anyone working or interested in creative fields** who want to connect naturally, through shared experiences. 🧩 **What to expect:** * A cozy and social evening centered around **board games** * Easygoing ice-breakers through gameplay * A mix of **strategy games, party games, and casual games** * Plenty of time to chat, laugh, and get to know people between games * An open and welcoming environment where conversations flow naturally

**Designing Clarity Before UX Had a Name** If you work in UX, product, service, or information design; data visualization; or user research — or if you simply care about how **design shapes understanding** — then this event is for you! 100 years ago in Vienna, Marie and Otto Neurath, along with Gerd Arntz, created the **International System of Typographic Picture Education** (ISOTYPE), a design system that transforms data into understanding. This was long before UX even existed. 👉 Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2 PM for a group visit to the Neurath [exhibition, "Knowledge for All", at the Wien Museum](https://www.wienmuseum.at/knowledge_for_all). We'll walk through the exhibition together, after which we'll have drinks and discuss one central question: **What does it mean to design like this — today?** We'll connect their ideas to today's UX practices: * How do we design for clarity and accessibility at scale? * How do diverse roles align around one shared model of meaning? * And, most fascinatingly, how would the Neuraths approach our challenges now? Action items 1. Select "Attend" to attend the event 2. [Purchase your special exhibition ticket](https://shop.wienmuseum.at/en/tickets/ticket-exhibitions/wissen-fuer-alle-?date=2026-01-31) (only the permanent exhibition is for free) 3. Meet us at the "[Pavillon](https://www.wienmuseum.at/renting_wien_museum_pavillon_und_foyer)". It is right after the entrance. The time is 2 PM Photo copyrights: Marie Neurath: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 [link](https://permalink.obvsg.at/wbr/AC15771755). Photos of the exhibition: Klaus Pichler, Wien Museum

**Focused Práctica for all levels –** *Free for participants of the full Tango Basics Course and the semester/yearly subscription to theTango Immersion Program.* Looking for a space to practice Tango Argentino with intention? The Focused Prácticas are open practice gatherings for dancers of all levels, whether you’re just starting out, deepening your foundations, or refining more advanced skills. Each práctica begins with a suggested focus and a short guided exercise to help you get started — you're welcome to follow it or do your own, no structure imposed. From there, you’re free to practice at your own rhythm. **You’re welcome to:** Train individual technique or work in pairs Practice the role(s) of your choice – Most regular attendants practice both Explore what you want for as long as you like Repeat, research, and integrate what you’re currently learning — wherever that may be This is not a class, and not a milonga. It’s a space for mindful practice, curiosity, and experimentation. There's plenty of room for those who want to practice navigation in ronda or something else on a fixed spot without disturbing each other's process. You don’t need to attend my classes to join, the Focused Prácticas are open to all backgrounds. **Here you can expect:** A welcoming, respectful atmosphere Space to focus without pressure Supportive presence if questions arise Freedom to choose what you want to work on Socializing and exchanging feedback with others is welcome; consent and respecting each person’s process is the base. When I'm traveling, the Focused Prácticas are hosted by Justina. **When & Where?** Sundays at 20:00, after the Tango Basics class\* EWTO Akademie – Haydngasse 1, 1060 Wien \*Except during our [Tango Immersion Weekends](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tangoimmersion), in which the Práctica takes place on Saturdays at 20:15 at a different location. Check our calendar for details. **Whether you’re building foundations, maintaining a regular practice habit, or simply looking for a place to dance with intention, you’re warmly invited.** Come as you are. Practice what matters to you. Grow together with intention. See you on the dance floor! Abrazo, Jessica **Check out our full calendar at jessicagerdel.com** **Facebook/Instagram: Abrazatango**

**New year, new UX Vienna event format!** Join us on the last Friday of each month for networking and peer support among UX and other product professionals. Each session combines a structured activity or discussion in the first half with open networking in the second. **Agenda** At our very first session, we're kicking things off with lightning talks where everyone is invited to **share something that sparked their professional growth** \- whether it's a book\, article\, podcast\, project\, or other recent insight\. No slides needed\, no pressure: just bring your inspiration and tell us what you learned\, or simply come to listen and be inspired by others\. The second half of the evening is all about **networking and conversation** over drinks. Whether you're looking to practice public speaking, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, this is the perfect place to start. We look forward to seeing you! By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any recording containing your likeness in any medium for any purpose. The venue will be announced shortly, once we have a first idea of the number of people who will attend.

**Stop overthinking and start playing!** 🌿 This session is a soft, safe space to practice being present and letting go of perfectionism. Please note: The main part of this session will be held in **German**. **Raus aus dem Kopf, rein in den Moment!** 🎭 Hast du das Gefühl, oft festzustecken oder alles perfekt machen zu wollen? Improvisationstheater ist das perfekte Training gegen Procrastination und Perfektionismus. Hier lernst du, dem ersten Impuls zu vertrauen und mit dem zu arbeiten, was gerade da ist. **Was dich erwartet:** In einer wertschätzenden Atmosphäre nutzen wir einfache Spiele und Bewegung, um: * 🌱 **"Ja, genau!" zu sagen:** Impulse annehmen statt sie zu zerdenken. * ✨ **Fehler zu feiern:** Perfektionismus ablegen und spielerisch "scheitern". * 🧠 **Präsenz zu stärken:** Ganz im Hier und Jetzt reagieren. * 🤝 **Gemeinsam zu lachen:** Kurze, humorvolle Übungen ohne Leistungsdruck. **Der Ablauf:** Wir starten mit einer Stunde lockerer Gruppenspiele. Danach folgen sehr kurze, lustige Impro-Szenen. **Wichtig:** Du machst nur das, worauf du Lust hast. Es ist ein Safe Space – keine Vorkenntnisse nötig! **Eckdaten:** 📅 **Wann:** 31\. Jänner \- 17 bis 20 Uhr 📍 **Wo:** GB Mitte, Max-Winter-Platz 23, 1020 Wien 👤 **Host:** Simon Brauner (über 70geleitete Trainings) Das Event ist kostenlos **Komm vorbei, lass den Planungsmodus hinter dir und entdecke die Freude am Moment. Wir freuen uns auf dich! 💚** WA-Gruppe: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI This is a German-speaking improv session focused on mindfulness and overcoming mental blocks. No acting experience needed - just bring your presence and curiosity!

**A Special Launch Event:** 🎊 This is our very first Astrology Cafe session, and we're thrilled to be launching it at the start of 2026 – an astrologically momentous year! With significant planetary shifts and super rare cosmic alignments on the horizon, there's no better time to deepen your connection with yourself and understand what this unbelievable year has in store. **Why Astrology?** Astrology is a symbolic language 🌌 and, as such, it is the ideal method for understanding and connecting with our unconscious. If you want to get to know yourself better and strengthen the connection to your inner wisdom and creativity, then this session is for you. 💫 **What Makes This Different:** This is not a classical teaching event. Rather, what you can expect here is a fun, guided experience, mixing astrology with **creative journaling** ✍️ and **meditative reflection** 🧘. You will get a chance to flex your intuitive muscles and also meet some like-minded seekers and thinkers. After this session, you will understand how astrology can be used to forge a deeper connection with yourself and access more of the magic you carry. **What to Expect:** This cozy session will give you the chance to connect with peers and become more mindful of your astrology journey through deeper understanding and perspectives. Every week we are working on a different topic, question, chart placement, etc. Feel free to become a regular, or drop by whenever you wish. 🌙 We will begin the session with an introduction of all participants ⭐ We will then guide you through various exercises in small groups, meant to help you to explore the wealth that astrology has in store for you. 💬 The session will conclude with an open discussion, and a chance to ask any questions. **Who Should Attend:** This session is open to complete beginners 🌱 as well as those who have experience with astrology. It is recommended to have your birth chart available. To generate your chart, I recommend using the website ***astro.com*** 💰This event is offered COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE but donations are more than welcome. You can donate using **PayPal** (paypal.me/furtunadincarpati) or **Revolut** (revolut.me/misterclarity). Last, but not least, if you wish to delve fully into astrology, I offer free tools at **lunarium.co.uk**, as well as training and consultations at **misterclarity.com**

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

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