Digital Transformation

## Time & Location 26 Feb 2026, 18:00 – 22:00 Café Caspar, Grillparzerstraße 6, 1010 Wien, Austria ## Register here: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/february-2026-meetup-for-the-self-employed-in-austria-vienna ## ## About the event **Want to grow your business and get fresh ideas from like-minded self-employed people? Join our February Meetup!** ## Focus: From To-Do Lists to Deep Work In the previous months we’ve set our 2026 goals, broken them down into tasks, and prioritzed them - now comes the hardest part: finding the time and focus to actually do the work. In our February session, we are shifting our attention from *planning* to *execution*. We’ll explore how to master your environment and mindset to get into a "flow state" and protect your time from the modern "Focus Thieves" - like digital distractions, over-commitment, and the myth of multitasking.     ### What to Expect: * **Deep Work Strategies:** We’ll discuss what focus strategies are actually working for us. * **Project Updates:** We’ll each share an update on our current projects - what’s moving forward and where we’ve hit a wall, and exchange advice on our specific project needs. Whether you're ahead of schedule or struggling to find your rhythm, join us for a relaxed evening to help keep that 2026 momentum alive. **Registration Open until February 24.** Register here: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/february-2026-meetup-for-the-self-employed-in-austria-vienna

An immersive workshop for adults, quiet hands, patient minds, and those who enjoy the slow rhythm of creation. 🌿Limited spots. The group is limited to 8 people. You can secure your place by purchasing a ticket through the link: https://doobeedoo-goodies.sumupstore.com/produkt/humming-traditions-sodai-straw-form-and-wind 🌿Date: 26th of February 🌿Time: 10:30—12:30 (it might take longer, depending on group tempo) 🌿Location: DooBeeDoo Goodies Atelier (Märzstraße 86, 1150 Vienna) Step into the gentle rhythm of creation and discover Sodai, traditional Lithuanian straw mobiles that once filled homes with balance, harmony, and quiet beauty. In this workshop, we will explore the geometry of air, learning how to prepare and string straw into delicate symmetrical forms that sway softly with every breeze. Piece by piece, your hands will follow the same patterns that generations before us used to invite order and peace into their homes. You’ll learn the basic techniques of straw preparation, stringing, and construction, and experience how a simple natural material can transform into something light, precise, and full of meaning. Together, we’ll move through a calm, meditative process, each gesture connecting thought, breath, and creation in quiet balance. By the end, you’ll leave not only with your own handmade Sodas, a timeless ornament carrying both heritage and your creative touch, but also with the knowledge, focus, and stillness that this ancient craft awakens. It feels less like finishing an object and more like completing a gentle ritual of patience and peace. To keep the experience personal and attentive, the group will be small and intimate, space is limited, so that every participant can receive individual guidance and care. This workshop invites you to slow down, focus, and reconnect — with your hands, your thoughts, and the quiet poetry of simple materials. No previous experience is needed, only patient hands, a calm mind, and an eye for quiet detail. 🌿🌿🌿 Humming Traditions is a series of creative workshops that explore the living, breathing essence of cultural practices. Each event invites participants to connect with ancient techniques, natural materials, and artistic expression in a hands-on, immersive experience. The series celebrates the quiet resonance of tradition, the subtle vibrations, textures, and forms that have carried meaning through centuries. Whether through sound, movement, or craft, Humming Traditions is about experiencing culture as a living, dynamic, and tactile art form. Each workshop stands on its own yet shares a common thread: creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to nature and heritage. Participants leave with newly learned skills, a calm mind, and a deeper appreciation for cultural artistry.

Hallo Sportsfreunde! Vienna Indoor Fitness ist die "Winter-Edition" der Vienna Outdoor Fitness Trainingsgruppe! Training mit Freunden und Gleichgesinnten in Wien unter Aufsicht und Unterstützung von ausgebildeten Coaches. Euch erwarten abwechslungsreiche Workouts, die euer Wohlbefinden steigern, eure Muskeln stärken und Kalorien verbrennen - somit auf längere Sicht: Adieu, Körperfett! :-) Funktionelles Ganzkörpertraining mit verschiedensten Übungen mit dem eigenem Körpergewicht unterstützt von Fitnesskleingeräten wie Battle Ropes, Widerstandsbänder, Kettlebells, TRX-Trainer, Ringen und auch Elementen aus dem Fitnessboxen. Für wen: Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene Durch die verschiedenen Variationen kann das Training sowohl für Anfänger, als auch für Fortgeschrittene angepasst werden und jeder kommt dabei an seine Grenzen! !!!PROBETRAINING GRATIS!!! Kostenbeitrag: € 16,- in bar / 10er Block für 130€ Weiters trefft ihr motivierte Gleichgesinnte zum gemeinsamen Schwitzen und Spaß haben! ;-) Mitzubringen: Trinkflasche, gemütliche Sportbekleidung und - wenn vorhanden - eine Fitnessmatte! UMKLEIDE- UND DUSCHMÖGLICHKEITEN VORHANDEN! Kleidung und Wertgegenstände können sicher verstaut werden! Wir freuen uns riesig darauf, euch wiederzusehen und auch neue Gesichter kennenzulernen und gemeinsam mit euch zu trainieren! Sportliche Grüße, Geri *** Hello workout buddies! :-) The „winter edition“ Vienna Indoor Fitness Training is finally back with challenging, functional full-body workouts mixed with boxing elements. New Spirit with qualified coaches Geri & Domi, professional equipment and new ways to make you feel better, build muscles, destroy that bodyfat and get in shape. Who: Beginner & intermediates !!! FREE TRIAL TRAINING SESSION !!! How much: € 16,- cash / € 130,- for a book of 10 workouts What: Functional full body workouts with periodic focus on certain body parts like arms, shoulders, back and legs. The training consists of bodyweight-exercises as well as resistence training that is supported by rubber-bands, TRX, kettlebells, battle ropes, free weights and nature elemtens. This makes the training either easier or harder. Every training session is different and we hardly run out of ideas to get you motivated and healthy. Also: meet cool people and have fun! Please bring: Water, sports-clothes and a fitness mat. CHANGING ROOM AND SHOWERS AVAILABLE! Clothes and valuables can be stored safely! We are looking forward to meeting you and to breaking a sweat together! Sporty regards, Geri

## **AI4Industry Meetup – "Measurable Business Impact" Edition** Artificial Intelligence cannot longer be a hype topic — without real business value & impact. As part of the **AI4Industry series**, this meetup focuses on exactly that challenge. The central question of the evening is how leaders can introduce, govern, and scale AI in a way that creates **real, measurable business value** \- beyond buzzwords and isolated pilot projects\. ## **Program** **From 5:00 PM – Check-In** ### **5:30 PM – Keynote Insights from Industry, Academia & Consulting** * **Daniel Noszian**, AI Austria *GenAI News Flash* * **Tobias Kutscher**, [Boehringer Ingelheim]() *Driving Operational Excellence using Machine Learning* → How data science enables fast detection of influencing factors and drives operational excellence at scale. * **Ronald Hochreiter**, [WU Vienna]() *Successful AI Integrations within Finance & Medicine* → Key success factors and lessons learned from AI deployments in highly regulated, data-intensive environments. * **Constantin Pusch**, [EY]() *Agentic Use Case with Microsoft Foundry* → How agentic AI systems are applied in practice and which architectural and governance decisions matter most. * **4th Speaker – TBD** **From 6:45 PM – Networking** Informal networking with drinks and ample opportunity to dive deeper into specific use cases, ask follow-up questions, and exchange experiences with speakers and fellow decision-makers. ## **Who Should Attend?** This event is designed for **everybody.** From technological leaders, to senior executives to senior data scientists. Everybody will find their person of interest!

New year, new Google Cloud horizons! We are thrilled to invite you to the first Google Cloud Meetup of 2026. After a fantastic year of growth, we’re back to bring the Vienna tech community together. For our kickoff, we are diving deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence. From GenAI agents and Vertex AI breakthroughs to the latest in AI-powered security and data processing, we want to explore how the Google Cloud ecosystem is shaping the future of work. *\*This event is free of charge and only takes place on-site!\** **Talk #1: Building a Multilingual AI Sales Trainer with Vertex AI** [[Halil Atmaca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/halil-atmaca/), AI Engineer & Consultant, happtiq] *How do you train sales representatives in 5 different languages without hiring 5 different coaches? Join us to see how we developed a **"Tactical AI Rep Simulator"** using Google Vertex AI. This session covers the development of an intelligent agent that simulates cold calls and sales scenarios in real-time.* **Talk #2: Build an AI-Powered Receipt Processing Agent with ADK on Cloud Run & Gemini in Vertex AI** [[Sijohn Mathew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sijohnmathew/), Head of Product Innovation and Co-Founder @ [Aclarity Tech](https://www.aclarity.se/) & GDE] *In this live, hands-on session, we’ll build a sophisticated receipt-processing engine using the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Gemini. You will learn to orchestrate specialized AI agents to perform multimodal data extraction from images, intelligently classify expenses, and log structured results directly into BigQuery. This session provides a deep dive into building modular, tool-augmented AI workflows that transform raw inputs into production-ready data.* **Meetup schedule:** Check-In: 17:30 - 18:00 Talk #1: 18:00 - 18:30 Quiz: 18:30 - 18:45 (w/ some cool gifts) Break & Networking: 18:45 - 19:15 Talk #2: 19:15 - 19:45 Networking & Drinks: 19:45 - 21:00 *Organized by [happtiq](https://www.happtiq.com/) and [Posedio](https://www.posedio.com/)!* **📢 Still want to take the stage?** If you have a story to tell about AI, Infrastructure Modernization, or Cloud Security, we’d love to hear from you for our future events! 👉[ ](https://www.meetup.com/google-cloud-meetup-vienna/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)[Fill out the Speaker Form here](https://forms.gle/fWX6me3JsxR9Fr518) \*\*\* Language of the MeetUp: **ENGLISH** \*\*\* **Location:** **weXelerate Auditiorium, Praterstraße 1** Simply take the U1/U4 to Schwedenplatz. The Auditorium of weXelerate can be accessed via Taborstraße or Praterstraße. If you're arriving by car, [here ](https://goo.gl/maps/YyuFDngPCKbTpveT8)is a garage where you could park. — 🎟️ **RSVP now to secure your spot!** \*\*\* If you have any questions feel free to contact us [[hello@happtiq.com](http://hello@happtiq.com/)]. \*\*\*

Intelligente Daten. Reale Erlebnisse. powered by CNT & SAP Am 26. Februar 2026 zeigen CNT, SAP und der DMVÖ in Wien, wie moderne Customer Experience entsteht, wenn intelligente Daten, Marketing Automation und verantwortungsvolles Consent-Management zusammenspielen. Von 12:00 bis 18:00 Uhr erwarten dich Impulse aus der Praxis, ein Live-Use-Case aus einem aktuellen CNT-Projekt, Insights zu Consent & Data Trust sowie ein Ausblick auf die wichtigsten CX-Trends 2026 – kompakt, anwendungsorientiert und branchenrelevant.

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. 💚

An immersive workshop for adults, quiet hands, patient minds, and those who enjoy the slow rhythm of creation. 🌿Limited spots. The group is limited to 8 people. You can secure your place by purchasing a ticket through the link: https://doobeedoo-goodies.sumupstore.com/produkt/humming-traditions-sodai-straw-form-and-wind 🌿Date: 28th of February 🌿Time: 17:00—19:00 (it might take longer, depending on group tempo) 🌿Location: DooBeeDoo Goodies Atelier (Märzstraße 86, 1150 Vienna) Step into the gentle rhythm of creation and discover Sodai, traditional Lithuanian straw mobiles that once filled homes with balance, harmony, and quiet beauty. In this workshop, we will explore the geometry of air, learning how to prepare and string straw into delicate symmetrical forms that sway softly with every breeze. Piece by piece, your hands will follow the same patterns that generations before us used to invite order and peace into their homes. You’ll learn the basic techniques of straw preparation, stringing, and construction, and experience how a simple natural material can transform into something light, precise, and full of meaning. Together, we’ll move through a calm, meditative process, each gesture connecting thought, breath, and creation in quiet balance. By the end, you’ll leave not only with your own handmade Sodas, a timeless ornament carrying both heritage and your creative touch, but also with the knowledge, focus, and stillness that this ancient craft awakens. It feels less like finishing an object and more like completing a gentle ritual of patience and peace. To keep the experience personal and attentive, the group will be small and intimate, space is limited, so that every participant can receive individual guidance and care. This workshop invites you to slow down, focus, and reconnect — with your hands, your thoughts, and the quiet poetry of simple materials. No previous experience is needed, only patient hands, a calm mind, and an eye for quiet detail. 🌿🌿🌿 Humming Traditions is a series of creative workshops that explore the living, breathing essence of cultural practices. Each event invites participants to connect with ancient techniques, natural materials, and artistic expression in a hands-on, immersive experience. The series celebrates the quiet resonance of tradition, the subtle vibrations, textures, and forms that have carried meaning through centuries. Whether through sound, movement, or craft, Humming Traditions is about experiencing culture as a living, dynamic, and tactile art form. Each workshop stands on its own yet shares a common thread: creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to nature and heritage. Participants leave with newly learned skills, a calm mind, and a deeper appreciation for cultural artistry.

At our next UX Vienna Club, we want to take a closer look at how the constant stream of new AI tools and practices are changing the field of User Experience Design. And we want your insights: What has changed for you, where do you think things are going? **Agenda** 🚀 We'll kick things off with a round of **introductions**. 🤖 Then there'll be an **open discussion** about **where AI is taking UX (and us)**. Bring your stories and your curiosity and join in! 🍻 The **second half** of the evening is all about **networking and conversation** over drinks. Whether you're looking to share your learnings and ideas, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, the UX Vienna Club 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.

Jeden Freitag um 18 Uhr zeigen wir dir bei unserer Tour unseren Maker Space. Es erwarten dich rund 900m2 Werkstattfläche, eine Menge ganz unterschiedlicher Bereiche, viele Maschinen und Geräte. Wir freuen uns auf deinen Besuch!

🎊 2026 – such 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**

Are you ready to mingle and make new friends? A YouTuber visited our event 😃 [[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! 😃 **"Can I give you feedback about the event?"** Yes, keep the ideas coming!

**Ecstatic Dance – Inner Serenity** Stille im Inneren · Klarheit im Herzen · Frieden im Körper Am **Sonntag, 01. März 2026 um 18:00**, öffnen wir den Raum für Inner Serenity – eine Einladung, durch Bewegung, Klang und bewusste Präsenz zu deiner inneren Ruhe zurückzufinden. Inmitten von Wandel und Geschwindigkeit erinnern wir uns an jenen stillen Ort in uns, der unberührt bleibt. Ein Abend, der dich einlädt, Anspannung loszulassen, den Geist zu klären und dich wieder mit deinem natürlichen Gleichgewicht zu verbinden. Ecstatic Dance wird hier zu einer sanften und zugleich kraftvollen Reise – vom bewussten Ankommen über einen lebendigen Tanzbogen bis hin zu tiefer Integration. **Mitwirkende** 🌿 **Sabine Sonnenschein – Tanzeinleitung** Sabine liebt, lebt und unterrichtet die Verbindung von kaschmirischer tantrischer Weltsicht und Tanz als Lebenshaltung. Für sie ist Ecstatic Dance nicht nur individueller Ausdruck im Moment, sondern das bewusste Spüren eines gemeinsam kreierten Miteinanders. 🔥 **Shamantra aka. DJ Kobayashi – Ecstatic Dance DJ Set** Downtempo und tribal beats – sehr rhythmisch, mystisch und tiefgehend. Mit langjähriger Erfahrung als zentrale Figur unserer Community besitzt er ein feines Gespür und das Talent, Menschen genau dort abzuholen, wo sie stehen – und sie in einen kraftvollen, organischen Tanzfluss zu führen. 🌺 **Darkfeatherbird – Sound Journey** Eine der einzigartigsten Stimmen, die zu tiefer Innenkehr einlädt. Songwriting, das Verbindung schafft. Sanft, hochwertig, herzöffnend, tiefgehend und rein – ihre Klänge tragen in eine innere Stille und klare Integration. 📍 **Sonntag, 01.03.2026** 🕕 Start: 18:00 @ Vitality Base Vienna Leberstraße 118A, 1110 Wien **find.vitalitybase.at** **Programmablauf** 18:00 Ankommen in Stille 18:30 Anfangskreis 18:40 Tanzeinleitung mit Sabine Sonnenschein 19:00 Ecstatic Dance DJ Set mit Shamantra 21:00 Sound Journey mit Darkfeatherbird 21:30 Abschlusskreis & offener Raum 🌿 Mitgliederveranstaltung Förderbeitrag: freie Spende Werde vor Ort Mitglied um teilzunehmen **Links** Weitere Events: events.vitalitybase.at Sabine Sonnenschein: https://linktr.ee/sabine_sonnenschein Shamantra aka. DJ Gobayashi: https://soundcloud.com/gobayashi Darkfeatherbird: https://www.instagram.com/darkfeatherbird/ 🪷 **Inner Serenity – wenn Bewegung zur Meditation wird.** Let’s create joy together

Sooo, teambuilding is usually used to… shocker… build teams. So how about we flip it a bit? Let’s use those games, exercises and little challenges not just to “optimize collaboration,” but to actually connect people – and basically build a team with ST4Rangers. So come out and try this little experiment with us. Let’s cut the small talk short and do slightly bigger experiments together. No awkward “so what do you do?” loops. No networking vibes. Just actual interaction. A bunch of strangers in a room? Yes. But give it 20 minutes and suddenly you’re solving something together, laughing about something stupid, or realizing you’re way more alike than expected. Worst case: you had a fun evening. Best case: you walk out with people you actually want to see again. In the cozy cellar of Benno Café – where, at the very least, everyone will have a good time. 😌 \*\*\* If you RSVPed and your plans change, please update your status, to give others from the waitlist a chance. They really wanna join! 🤩 \*\*\* talkin' is an event series focusing on personal development and social adventures, hosted by amateurs and non-professionals. Every participant has the chance to lead their own talkin' event! We believe that the best way to grow as a person is to go out of your comfort zone, and have fun along the way. You don't think that's possible? Come and join us and see for yourself! The English speaking group invites internationals in Vienna, but also Austrians who enjoy speaking English. We are a group of people who organize monthly Social Adventures, everyone is free to join. This event will be held in English, please respect each other and speak English only. German events will be organized in the future as well. ### 📢 **Stay Updated** Join our Telegram to keep up with all upcoming events: 👉 **t.me/czc_vienna**

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant. I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. 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)

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.