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Hello Beer Enthusiasts! 🍺 Indulge in a delightful beer tasting experience at the NuBeerBar, where they showcase the finest selection of Czech beers straight from their working pub with 11 Czech beers on tap. 📍 **Location:** NuBeerBar, Balbínova 1 📅 **Date:** Every Tuesday, from 27/02/2024 🕒 **Time:** 19:00-22:00 💸 **Event fee:** FREE 🍺 **Beers available**: https://www.nubeerbar.cz/en/#Ontap 💰 **Price**: 174 CZK (Set of 6 beers \* 0.12l at your choice from menu) **Event Details:** We have a table reserved at NuBeerBar, to explore the rich and diverse world of Czech beers through their tasting flights, the perfect way to sample a variety of Czech beers and discover your favorites. **What They Offer:** * **Tasting Flights**: Enjoy a flight of six different kinds of Czech beers carefully curated to highlight the unique flavors and characteristics of each brew. 🍻 * **Working Pub Atmosphere**: Immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of their working pub, where you can mingle with fellow beer lovers and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. 🎶 * **Knowledgeable Staff**: Their friendly staff are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about the beers they offer and provide recommendations based on your preferences. 💬 *Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of Czech beers, the beer tasting event at the* NuBeerBar *promises to be a memorable experience for all.* We look forward to raising a glass with you and sharing our passion for Czech beer! Cheers! 🍻

**The future of software development isn't just "assisted" - it’s agentic!** Join us at the Rohlik Group headquarters for an evening dedicated to the next frontier of Engineering. We are thrilled to host the team from Devin.ai - the creators of the world's first AI software engineer, and Duvo.ai - the pioneers of AI-native engineering workflows, alongside our own tech leaders. This is a unique opportunity to peek under the hood of how autonomous agents are actually being used to build, ship, and scale software in 2026. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎤 **Talks Line-up** **Agentic Coding in Rohlik: Our Journey to 70% AI-Generated Code** * **Michal Kecera** \| VP of Engineering\, Platform & AI\, Rohlik Group How do you move an entire engineering organization from manual coding to a state where 70% of the codebase is AI-generated? Michal will share the raw, unfiltered journey of Rohlik’s transition. He’ll cover the architectural shifts required, the cultural hurdles, and a roadmap of what happens when the "boring" code writes itself. **The Agentic SDLC: Building Devin with Devin** * **Ciarán Deasy** \| Forward Deployed Engineer \| Devin\.ai It’s meta, it’s mind-bending, and it’s the future. Ciaran will dive deep into how the team at Devin.ai uses their own autonomous engineer to build... Devin itself. This talk goes beyond simple autocomplete, we’ll explore the **Agentic Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)** and how global enterprises are leveraging Devin to solve complex engineering tasks that were previously thought "human-only." **Pioneering Agentic Process Automation** * **Marek Paris** \| Co\-Founder \| Duvo\.ai Marek will bring his expertise from the front lines of Duvo.ai to discuss the product development and deployment. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What to bring:** Curiosity & questions A readiness to challenge assumptions and learn something new \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What can you also look forward to:** It wouldn’t be a proper meetup without great pizza & cold Pilsner Urquell on tap. Come hungry — for knowledge, fun and carbs. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **When the magic happens:** 17:30 Doors boot-up 18:00 First talk goes live 20:00 Talks end, networking and beer starts 22:00 Event ends \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Can't make it personally? Don't you worry, we'll record this Meetup, so don't hesitate to check [our YouTube channel for recording](https://www.youtube.com/@RohlikGroup).** **By attending this meetup, participants agree to being recorded and give consent to the publication of the recording on our YouTube channel.**

Moderní automatizační nástroje dnes pomáhají firmám napříč odvětvími — od technologických společností přes výrobní firmy až po právní nebo finanční služby. Umožňují propojovat systémy, které spolu dříve nekomunikovaly, automaticky předávat informace mezi procesy a nahrazovat ruční kroky plynulými workflow, která šetří čas i chybovost. Na tomto meetupu se podíváme na reálné příklady automatizací postavených na n8n — od konkrétních use cases až po funkční workflow, která můžete využít ve vlastní firmě. Nečekejte teoretické prezentace. Každá přednáška ukáže praktické scénáře z různých oblastí byznysu a vysvětlí, jak automatizace vznikla, co řeší a jaké má dopady. ### 📅 Základní informace **Datum:** 19\. května 2026 **Čas:** 17:30 – 21:00 **Místo:** Scott Weber, Náměstí Republiky 1081/7, Praha **Jazyk:** čeština **Registrace**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n8n-automatizace-v-praxi-od-use-cases-k-funkcnim-workflow-tickets-1983249530734](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n8n-automatizace-v-praxi-od-use-cases-k-funkcnim-workflow-tickets-1983249530734) ### Co vás čeká Ukázky automatizací z různých prostředí: * automatizace v projektovém řízení a týmové spolupráci * use cases z právních firem a práce s dokumenty * finanční automatizace, fakturace a napojení na ERP a účetní systémy * praktické workflow pro každodenní provoz ve firmách ### Speakři * Tomáš Bláťak (Chief Product/ Operations Officer, Leadspicker): **Jak z LinkedIn postu zákazníka udělat obchodní příležitost — automaticky pomocí n8n** * Lukáš Bekr (Product Marketing Manager, Apify): **Analýza konkurence na autopilot** * Jakub Tenk (Lead Software & AI Engineer, VIRTUAL CV LEAD): **Abra Flexi & n8n: Od automatických reportů k AI asistentům** * Daniel Zach (COO, Easy8): **Od uzavření obchodu k realizaci projektu. Jak n8n automatizace zefektivňují projektové řízení** * Kirill Juran (CEO, smpl_): **n8n v právní a daňové praxi** * Marek Mikesz (Integrations and AI Solutions Engineer, Easy8): **Easy8 bez limitů: Workflow Katalog, automatizace a AI na pár kliknutí** Pro koho je meetup * lidé z businessu, kteří chtějí zautomatizovat rutinní práci * projektoví manažeři a operativní týmy * IT, automatizační a integrační specialisté * kdokoliv, kdo chce vidět reálné use cases místo teorie Přijďte se inspirovat konkrétními scénáři, zeptat se na detaily a potkat další lidi, kteří řeší automatizaci v praxi. Sponzoři akce: Apify www.apify.com – platforma pro web scraping a automatizaci Easy8 www.easy8.com/cs/ – platforma pro řízení práce a automatizace (WorkOps)

Join us in Prague for an engaging evening of connection and community, hosted by MSD Czech Republic. This informal gathering will take place in “The Sky Lounge,” offering a welcoming space to meet peers, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful relationships across industries. The evening will begin with a brief introduction from our host, followed by open networking in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or reconnect with familiar faces, we hope you’ll join us for a thoughtful and enjoyable experience. The Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), a division of DSG Global, is a trusted global community that **engages, develops, and transforms** leaders in cybersecurity, risk, and technology. Through a comprehensive leadership development ecosystem, EWF equips individuals, teams, and enterprises with the capabilities, confidence, and collaboration required to lead and thrive in an AI- and cyber-driven world. **Why you should attend?** * Build meaningful relationships across industries * Relaxing after work event * Practical ideas you can apply in your own work **Program:** **17:00 – 17:30** Registration & coffee **17:30 – 17:45** Welcome **17:45 – 18:30** Networking Could you please register on [EWF site](https://www.ewfglobal.com/event-details/prague-networking-event-hosted-by-msd/). Thank you ! See you there! Please note: photos and/or short videos may be taken during this event for use in our promotional and marketing materials (website, social media, newsletters, etc.). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let an organizer know when you arrive and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

**3x3 Basketball** practice in **Gymnázium Na Pražačce** indoor basketball court. **Start at 19h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join. We got a full field, rotating with 3x3 matches on each side. Cost: **90 crowns**. Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/thtAJd0 In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)

Anyone up for having an after work pint? :) Join me at Becketts Irish pub at 7pm! Try to come on time, the booking is on my name. :) PS. A symbolic fee of 40 CZK will be collected in order to cover the Meetup membership subscription, thank you for understanding and hope to see you all there! Maya

\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **VAULT OF THE UNDYING** We jump into the exciting tale of **Dragonlance**! It takes places in the lands of Solamnia, near the capital city Solanthus, on the world of Krynn. **BMG-DL-VOTU-06 Dragons of Transformation (Level 6 - 8)** A bold attempt to reach the Genesis Shard results in the Chosen being trapped deep behind enemy lines. An unexpected encounter leads to a profane stronghold, standing between the bearers of the Key of Gilean and their goal while also housing a sinister secret. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **CAST IDENTIFY: WHAT IS ADVENTURERS LEAGUE?** Adventurers League (AL) is a D&D public play program - start the story at one table, and bring your character to the next part of the adventure at any AL table in the world! **New to D&D?** No problem! Our DMs will be happy to help you - just bring your imagination and the items below! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **ADVENTURING GEAR: WHAT TO BRING** Mandatory: ♦ 200 CZK (pay in cash or by QR code) Recommended: ♦ Snacks ♦ Pen or pencil ♦ Polyhedral dice (or borrow some of ours) ♦ A Lv 6-8 AL legal character \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **STUCK IN A PIT TRAP: CANCELLATIONS** If you realize you cannot join us, please do change your RSVP to "No" as soon as possible - there may be other players waiting to join. See you there, Adventurer, and may your dice roll high! ♦ Discord: https://discord.gg/WXvRrksrT4 ♦ Facebook: facebook.com/ddalprague ♦ Contact: ddalprague@gmail.com ♦ Adventurer's League: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league ♦ Current Player's Guide: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yaVW5QrBNCaXPJ1uOSCLaa7v4BCBnUBi/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yaVW5QrBNCaXPJ1uOSCLaa7v4BCBnUBi/view?usp=sharing)

\*\*MPORTANT! Please register on [Luma page](https://luma.com/qmxm93hj)\*\*​ Are you a strong designer with a solid portfolio, but still feel like your true impact remains invisible? We often believe that simply creating good mockups is enough. But the reality is: design almost never creates results in isolation, and the market pays for business impact, not just execution. ​**🎤 [Vova Safonov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vova-safonov/) — From a Reactive Designer to a Proactive Leader** We will break down the illusion of "I complete tasks = I work well" and discuss why strong designers often lose in the market. You will learn how to: * ​Stop waiting for tasks and start taking responsibility for solutions. * ​Understand business expectations (impact on revenue, conversion, retention). * ​Develop an entrepreneurial mindset inside the company. ​**🎤 [Ivan Rohovchenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrogovchenko/) — 1+1=3: How a Designer Creates Real Impact.** The greatest value is born at the intersection of functions. Ivan will share tools and real cases from his experience building design functions across 10+ companies. You will learn: * ​**The Three Levels of Influence:** How your value creation changes from IC to Design Lead to CDO. * ​**Perspective vs. Power:** Why designers often lose influence by proposing solutions to problems nobody has acknowledged yet. * ​**Practice:** Concrete tools for effective cross-functional collaboration, including stakeholder mapping. ​Huge thanks to **[Nagarro](https://www.nagarro.com/en/?utm_source=luma)** for hosting us, providing the space, and supporting the local design and tech community! Let’s gather to exchange experiences, build cross-functional strategies, and network with like-minded professionals!

**🔥 TechTalk #5** Každá generace má svůj „konec světa“. Někdy to byla jaderná válka. Někdy internet. **Dnes je to AI.** Jedni říkají, že zachrání svět. Druzí, že vezme práci a zničí IT. Realita bývá vždycky někde mezi. Proto tentokrát nechceme keynote ani marketing. Chceme otevřenou technickou debatu o tom, co AI skutečně dělá s vývojem, architekturou a odpovědností za software. **🔥PANELOVÍ HOSTÉ NA ROŠTU:** **🗣️ #1 - [Jan Sládek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/honzasladek/) (CEO [contember](https://www.contember.com/))** **🗣️ #2 - [Michael Žabka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zabka) (CTO [signageOS](https://www.signageos.io/))** 🗣️ **#3 - [Miloš Čermák](https://x.com/cermak) (novinář v [jednoprocento](https://www.jednoprocento.cz/))** **TÉMATA Z APOKALYPTICKÉ KUCHYNĚ:** 🔥 Budeme **rozumět kódu**, který AI generuje? 🔥 Jak budeme dělat code review něčemu, čemu **nikdo nerozumí**? 🔥 Je **halucinace** stále téma nebo pomalu **zaniká**? 🔥 Security, agent **prompt injection**, úniky kódu a porušování **vlastnického práva**. 🔥 Dříve jsme byli **placení za psaní** kódu; teď jsme **placení za čtení** a kontrolu. 🔥 **Junioři** se nemohou **nic naučit**. 🔥 Anthropic si může napsat **všechen software světa** sám! 🔥 Explozivní růst **technického dluhu** maskovaný produktivitou. 🔥 Tiché **selhávání AI projektů**, o kterých se **veřejně nemluví**. **Podíváme se na to, co dnes AI skutečně dělá s vývojem** – od generování kódu, testů a návrhů architektury přes explozivní růst objemu kódu, kterému už nikdo pořádně nerozumí, až po nový typ technického dluhu maskovaný produktivitou. **Nebudeme řešit, jestli nám AI vezme práci. Budeme řešit, jak se změní odpovědnost za software a jak udržet kvalitu systémů v době, kdy stále větší část kódu vzniká strojově.** Panel bude proložen krátkou technickou přednáškou z praxe: * ⚡ **(překvapení)** 🪢 Celým večerem vás bude opět provázet **[Marek Velas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marek-velas)** (**[edupunk.cz](https://www.edupunk.cz/)**), který se postará o to, aby diskuze nepřešla v generování náhodných výkřiků a měla spád. \#\#\#\# KDY A KDE: * 📅 **Datum:** Ve středu 20. 5. 2026 * ⏰ **Čas:** 18:30 - 22:00 * 📍 **Místo:** signageOS s.r.o., Evropská 11/2758, Praha 6-Dejvice Těšíme se na setkání! Přijďte, dokud nás ještě nenahradili roboti 🤖💣

Looking to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed day full of board games? Join us at Palmovka for a cozy board-gaming meet-up open to everyone — beginners, casual players, and experienced gamers! We have a big selection of games, from easy social titles to strategic favourites. You can come alone or with friends — our community is super friendly, and we always make sure nobody sits alone. Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules — we’ll happily explain everything. ✔ Friendly atmosphere ✔ Lots of games to choose from ✔ Perfect for meeting new people ✔ Come anytime during the day ✔ No registration needed entry fee 50czk (no hour limit) if you do not order anything at bar it is 100czk. Whether you want to laugh, think, or just relax after a long day, this is the perfect place to unwind and connect with others. See you at Palmovka – let’s play!

We’re shipping faster than ever… and also explaining way more why things didn’t turn out quite right 😄 This Product Tank brings two sides of the same story: 👉 How to survive (and function) as a PM in AI chaos 👉 How to write specs that AI can actually build from Talks: 🎤 Jindra Regál () You Are the Ultimate Product: Creating Value in Non-Tech Fields In the AI era, everything gets built multiple times a day. So what problems are still worth solving? After working with companies like Avast, Productboard, Better Stack, Ataccama, and BottleCap AI, I found the most meaningful work came from solving small, practical problems for real people and businesses. A talk about applying product thinking outside IT companies, expanding your perspective beyond software, and learning to treat yourself, your skills, curiosity, and adaptability, as the ultimate product to manage. ⸻ 🎤 Jakub Elias (Similarweb) PMing in the AI era PMs are having an identity crisis. Designers prototype with AI. Engineers spec with AI. You hear about CEOs shipping features from the back of an Uber. So what's left for you? Turns out, still quite a lot. This talk is about what the job actually becomes when building gets cheap and deciding gets hard. How the trio holds together when everyone's on everyone else's turf. How to keep a roadmap alive when the ground shifts every few weeks. And lastly, what's now expected of a PM - being a real builder. ⸻ 🎤 Dominik Ilichman (Productboard) AI coding agents have compressed software delivery like never before — features that used to take weeks now ship in days. But here's the catch: agents don't improvise. They don't fill gaps, ask clarifying questions, or read between the lines. Ambiguity doesn't get resolved — it gets built wrong. The bottleneck has moved from engineering capacity to clarity, and the product specification is now the most critical artifact a PM produces. In this talk, Dominik explores how the PM's role is fundamentally shifting as a result. We'll look at what great AI-ready specs look like in practice: grounding them in your codebase and real customer feedback, using prototypes as a diagnostic tool, and why the spec — not the code — is becoming your team's true intellectual property. He'll also show how tools like Productboard Spark are flipping the traditional workflow — instead of the PM writing and AI helping, AI drafts and the PM steers — making it possible to go from opportunity to delivery-ready specification in a fraction of the time. If you're a PM figuring out how to stay high-leverage in the age of AI, this talk is for you.

Upozornění: Není nutné si platit na této platformě jakékoliv členství! Note: You don’t need to pay for any membership on this platform! 18:30 **Přivítání a úvod/Welcome and introduction** *(Ondřej Smrž/Martin Kahoun)* 18:40 **Botanica 3D: Foliage in virtual worlds/Vegetace ve virtuálních světech** *(Vladimír Nejedlý + Hynek Svatoš - BOTANICA)* EN: This talk presents *Botanica*, an indie tool designed for the creation and management of vegetation assets in virtual environments. It focuses on procedural, non-destructive workflows that enable fast generation of plants ranging from grass and flowers to complex trees, while making it easy to produce and maintain large numbers of variations. A live demonstration guides the audience through the entire process of plant creation, from initial design to integration in Unreal Engine. CZ: Přednáška představí *Botanica*, nezávislý nástroj určený pro tvorbu a správu vegetačních assetů ve virtuálních prostředích. Zaměřuje se na procedurální, nedestruktivní workflow, který umožňuje rychlé generování rostlin od trávy a květin až po složité stromy, a zároveň usnadňuje vytváření i dlouhodobou údržbu velkého množství variací. Živá ukázka provede publikum celým procesem tvorby rostliny, od prvotního návrhu až po integraci do Unreal Engine. 19:40 **ROBLOX: Game engine pro nejhranější UGC hru na světě/Game engine for the world’s most-played UGC platform** *(Michal Benátský - ROBLOX)* CZ: Jak funguje rendering engine, který musí běžet skoro úplně na všem a přitom zobrazuje jeden a ten samý obsah? Od deset let starých Android telefonů až po nejnovější PC. Každý den, na témeř stovkách milionů zařízení. Jeden z leaderu na enginu je i Čech: Michal Benátský, Principal Software Engineer, který byl jedním ze tří zakládajících rendering programátorů v Robloxu a už 11 let pomáhá určovat směr jeho vývoje. Dnes na enginu pracuje tým přibližně 25 lidí a jde o jeden z nejpoužívanějších enginů na světě. Talk se zaměří na to, jak engine skutečně funguje. Jaké kompromisy jsou nutné pro extrémní scalabilitu a výkon. EN: How does a rendering engine work when it has to run on almost everything, yet display the exact same content? From ten-year-old Android phones to the latest PCs. Every day, on nearly hundreds of millions of devices. One of the engine’s leaders is Czech: Michal Benátský, Principal Software Engineer. He was one of Roblox’s three founding rendering programmers and for the past 11 years has helped shape the direction of its development. Today, the engine is developed by a team of roughly 25 people and is among the most widely used engines in the world. This talk will focus on how the engine really works, and on the trade-offs required for extreme scalability and performance.. 20:30 - 21:00 Ukončení akce a přesunutí do blízké restaurace / End of the event and move to a nearby restaurant Originál Formanka https://maps.app.goo.gl/QUE5cnqsJ2vankJk8

**Pražský hospodský kvíz komunity** [ReactGirls](https://reactgirls.com/) ve spojení s [Active24](https://www.active24.cz/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=_1_1_DO-SEA-CZ-brand-exact&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23130107688&gbraid=0AAAAADtuW_mRaElabVETeOLYM8g5BYi1D&gclid=Cj0KCQjw77bPBhC_ARIsAGAjjV8Kma-vN3932VPzA64a6jyh0fdWeK3R-HQ3ND7f_flnzM069LGQqogaApWlEALw_wcB). **Kdy:** 21\. 5\. od 18h **Kde:** kanceláře Active24 Sokolovská 394/17, 186 00 Karlín (6. patro) **Jazyk**: CZ Chceš se potkat s komunitou i jinde než na meetupu? Doraž na náš první **#PubKvíz**, který pořádáme společně s Active24! **Jak to bude vypadat?** Počítáme s týmy po 3-5 lidech. Finální nahlašování týmů bude ale probíhat až při příchodu na místo. Dorazit můžeš i pokud nemáš žádný tým předem domluvený. Pomůžeme ti se k někomu přidat. :) V kvízu budeme mít 5 tematických kol po 10 otázkách. Část bude technická, část netechnická a část jen tak pro srandu. :) Tentokrát budeme mít jedno z kol zaměřené na téma AI. Kapacita je omezená, pokud nemáš v plánu opravdu dorazit, odhlas se prosím včas. Z kapacitních důvodů budeme také při přihlašování prioritizovat stálé členy komunity před širokou veřejností, děkujeme za pochopení. :) Pokud budeš mít dotaz, napiš nám. Těšíme se na tebe! **Harmonogram akce:** **18.00** otevíráme **18:30 Začátek kvízu** ℹ️ Na našich eventech pravidelně fotíme a natáčíme. Fotky a videa používáme k propagaci našich aktivit na webu a sociálních sítích. Pokud na fotkách být nechceš, dej vědět organizátorům na místě. Těšíme se! Tým ReactGirls

As many of you already know [1touch.io](http://1touch.io%2A%2A/) has joined Everpure to combine its AI-driven data discovery and classification capabilities with Everpure’s global scale, accelerating the delivery of next-generation data management solutions. This meetup will be special! **Speaker:** **[Ashish Gupta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishgupta2025/)** - CEO and President of [1touch.io](http://1touch.io/) Ashish drives a bold vision to redefine how enterprises discover, understand, and secure sensitive data in the age of AI. A dynamic and highly regarded technology leader, he brings more than two decades of experience scaling high-growth companies across cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure. Prior to joining [1touch.io](http://1touch.io/), Ashish served as CEO of Bugcrowd, where he accelerated the company’s growth, strengthened its market position, and expanded its platform to meet the evolving demands of modern security teams. His earlier leadership roles at global technology companies including Microsoft, Infoblox, Genesys, Actian, and Vidyo reflect a consistent track record of building innovative products, leading high-performing teams, and delivering impactful go-to-market strategies. He now joins Everpure as the General Manager of Data Management. **Talk:** Ashish will talk about why, in today’s AI world, the quality and structure of your data directly impact how well your models actually perform, and why many organizations are still limited by the way their data is set up. He’ll break down why traditional systems fall short and introduce knowledge graphs as a critical foundation for modern AI - connecting data through relationships, not just storing it in isolated tables. Instead of fragmented datasets, you get a connected view: customers linked to purchases, products tied to categories, and patterns that AI can actually understand and act on. You’ll see how this approach brings real-world context into your data, enabling smarter use cases like better recommendations, stronger fraud detection, and more meaningful insights. Ashish will also explain how adding a semantic layer transforms raw data into actionable intelligence, helping AI systems make more accurate predictions by understanding how things relate, not just what they are. If you're working on AI (or planning to) this session will show you why this isn’t just an upgrade, it’s the foundation for making AI actually work. **Time Agenda:** 17:30–18:00 – Doors open and registration with snacks and beer 18:00–19:00 – Talk 19:00–20:00 – Networking time 20:00 – Doors close

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

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**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL