Usability

A hands-on workshop on how to translate brand strategy and identity into coherent, meaningful UX/UI design decisions. This workshop explores how branding and UX/UI intersect, and how designers can move beyond aesthetics to create digital experiences that feel coherent, intentional, and emotionally aligned with a brand. Rather than treating branding as a visual layer added at the end, the session reframes it as a decision-making system that shapes how interfaces look, behave, and communicate. Students will learn how brand values, personality, and tone influence visual choices, interaction patterns, and microcopy, and how to apply this thinking in real UX/UI projects. The workshop combines a concise theoretical foundation with practical exercises, helping students develop a clear mental model they can reuse in future projects. **Who will benefit from this masterclass:** * UX/UI students * Designers who struggle to connect branding with interface design * Anyone who wants their digital work to feel less generic and more intentional **Key topics:** * Why “good-looking” interfaces often feel generic * How branding actually works in digital products * The hidden role of emotion in UX/UI design * A practical framework to design consistent, on-brand interfaces * Turning abstract brand ideas into concrete UI decisions * Avoiding common UX mistakes caused by over-styling or under-branding * Designing digital products that feel intentional, not assembled By the end of the workshop, you will have a stronger foundation for designing digital products that are not only usable, but also expressive, consistent, and meaningful. **What to Prepare / Bring** * A laptop * Access to Figma (or similar design tool) * Basic UX/UI knowledge * No prior branding knowledge required. **Your instructor:** **Ivi Monteys** **Brand Strategist at PÁNICO ESTUDIO** I’m a branding and visual designer working at the intersection of strategy, identity, and digital design. My work focuses on helping brands translate their core values and personality into clear, coherent visual systems and digital experiences. I work with global projects, companies, and organizations on branding, web design, and digital identity, with a strong emphasis on clarity, consistency, and emotional coherence. My approach is pragmatic: reducing complexity, cutting noise, and turning abstract ideas into concrete design decisions. This workshop reflects how I approach real projects bridging branding and UX/UI through behavior, intention, and design logic rather than trends or decoration.

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¡¡No solo de código vivimos los desarrolladores!! En el desarrollo Frontend a veces nos topamos el reto de dirigir un equipo y tenemos que tener las skills necesarias para ello. Para ello, hemos preparado dos charlas en colaboración con [Crafters Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/software-crafters-barcelona/) que nos enseñarán como mejorar nuestro leadership... además de un buen rato de networking ;-) Recuerda: el idioma principal será 🇪🇸, y podemos adaptarnos a 🇬🇧 según las personas asistentes. **📅 Agenda** * 18:00-18:15. Check-in. * 18:15-18:30. Bienvenida de [ERNI](https://www.betterask.erni/es-es/). * 18:30-19:15. Stop Tutoring, Start Mentoring. Grow Adults, Not Dependents con [Javi Hernández](https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-hernandez-brana/). * 19:15-20:00. More Women on Stage: How to Start Speaking in Tech con [Jesica Wulf](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesicawulf/). * 20:00-21:00. Networking. **🙇‍♀️ Facilitan** * [Javi Hernández](https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-hernandez-brana/) \- Leadership and Agile Services Lead \- Muchos líderes creen que están mentorando cuando\, en realidad\, están haciendo de tutores: dirigen\, resuelven y protegen\. Parece apoyo\, pero genera dependencia e impide que los equipos crezcan\, aprendan y rindan de forma efectiva en el mundo VUCA actual\. Estas dependencias también vuelven a las organizaciones menos sostenibles\, porque descansan demasiado en unas pocas personas que cargan con el peso\. Esta charla, Javi explora cómo cambiar hacia una mentalidad de “mentoring primero”: una que construye autonomía, fomenta la responsabilidad y convierte el liderazgo en un espacio de reto y crecimiento, no de rescate y control. A través de historias reales y distinciones claras, se aborda qué significa liderar a adultos como adultos, y no como niños con un cargo. * [Jesica Wulf](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesicawulf/) \- Sr\. Product Manager \| ProductTank organizer \| Ladies in Product Co\-Founder \| TEDx Organizer \- En su experiencia organizando eventos y como coach de ponentes\, Jesica identifica una oportunidad clara: hacen falta más mujeres contando su historia\. Ha aprendido que esto no tiene que ver con falta de talento\, sino con las dudas que hacen que muchas personas no den el paso\. En esta charla compartirá herramientas y ejemplos para animar a más personas a subir al escenario y confiar en su propia historia\, porque la representación importa y la experiencia de cada una puede inspirar a otras personas\, aunque hoy no lo vea así\. **🏢 Dónde** ERNI: Edificio El Triangle\, Pl\. de Catalunya\, 1\-4\, 3º planta\, Módulo A y B\, Eixample\, 08002 Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/SVNBUx721Zixa96R6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SVNBUx721Zixa96R6) *Si tenéis problemas para llegar o acceder, contactad a través de comentarios en el meetup.* Queremos agradecer a [Crafters Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/software-crafters-barcelona/) darnos la oportunidad de poder colaborar con ellos. ¡No faltéis!

We’re excited to invite you to our leadership panel on **managing change as a design leader** hosted at **bïrch**! *Leaders today are navigating constant change: growing and reshaping teams, shifting strategies, AI-driven transformation, and increasing pressure to deliver impact without losing sight of people and craft. This panel brings together experienced product design and UX leaders to share how they’ve managed change across startups, scale-ups, and global organizations, and what they’ve learned along the way.* ### **moderator** **[Christopher Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalaltruist/), Senior Design Director @ Docplanner** Christopher has led product and design teams across startups and global companies, including Tuenti, King, Preply, and Lingokids. He currently works at Docplanner, shaping AI-powered healthcare experiences for doctors and patients navigating complex clinical workflows. He has taught product and design leaders across Europe, including ESADE, EOI, School, University Pompeu Fabra. ### **panelists** **[Kevin Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhawkinsdesign/), VP of Product Experience @ Monta** Kevin Hawkins is a UX Research & Product Design leader with 17 years of experience in solving complex problems and leading teams of 100+. Previously, he’s worked companies such as Glovo, Booking.com, PwC, Uber, Capital One, Gap, and more. He also serves on the board of We Create Space and runs The Common Thread supper club. **[Renee Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneetianchanlin/), Head of Product Design @ SITA** Renee is a designer and adventurer who has built products from 0 to 1 at startups and scaled high-performing teams in enterprise environments. She works at the intersection of business and design, focusing on simplifying complexity and creating meaningful solutions. For her, the true magic of Experience Design lies in its ability to create meaningful value. **[Angela Pesta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-pesta-093a1/), VP of UX, ex-GitLab, Amazon** Angela Pesta is a UX practitioner and executive with over two decades of experience advancing the impact of user experience. Angela started her career in Silicon valley and has worked across various industries from start-ups to enterprise organizations, including Amazon, Elastic, Tesco, Wells Fargo Bank, XING, and GitLab. Angela is passionate about innovation, organizational transformation, and user impact at scale. \*\*[bïrch ](https://bir.ch)\*\*is a platform for marketers to automate and optimize digital ad performance. An official partner of Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. Based in Barcelona, bïrch also hosts events that bring the local marketing community together. **Location:** **Carrer de Còrsega, 211, local 4 (bïrch)** *The doorbell “loc 4 bïrch” is to the left of the gate leading into the courtyard. Once inside, walk straight ahead to the last door.* **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Panel Discussion: on Managing Change as a (Design) Leader * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered! * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:30** **📍 Location:** Bïrch **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll hear from industry leaders about topics that impact Designers and UXers at the individual, team, and org level. **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:30 – Panel & Q&A** **20:30–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏

**🌌 Barcelona Space Friends** is a **free** monthly meetup uniting **space enthusiasts and professionals,** who share a fascination with the **space** and **exploration**. Hosted at the energetic **Brewdog Barcelona** 🍻, this gathering creates a laid-back atmosphere space Friends to connect and share their passion for the space. No formal lectures, no structured activities—just talk while we drink. The event is **completely free**, welcoming anyone eager to grow their space-loving community.

ESP **Hola a tod@s!** **Este evento es para l@s amantes de idiomas!** Si quieres practicar tu inglés, alemán, español o catalán, o si quieres conocer a gente nueva y hacer amistades, únete a nosotros! El nivel de tu lengua extranjera no es importante, lo importante es disfrutar de la conversación y pasárselo bien! Como traductora y profesora de lenguas extranjeras, los idiomas son mi pasión. **Me alegraré darte la bienvenida en este intercambio de idiomas**! **Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio apuntarse en la página de meetup cuando se quiera asistir a un evento.** **El aforo es limitado, por eso es obligatorio apuntarse! Sin apuntarse, no se puede garantir la participación. Gracias!** También quiero recalcar que es necesario tener un comportamiento correcto y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas, y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes. No se permite ningún tipo de spam. Como el bar nos ofrece su espacio para nuestro encuentro, un consumo mínimo es obligatorio. DE 🇩🇪 **Hallo Leute!** **Dieses Event ist für alle, die Sprachen lieben!** Wenn du dein Englisch, Deutsch, Spanisch oder Katalanisch üben möchtest, oder nette Leute kennenlernen und neue Freunde finden möchtest, komm zu uns! Dein Sprachniveau ist nicht wichtig, wichtig ist die Möglichkeit zu Sprechen und Spaß zu haben! Als Übersetzerin und Fremdsprachenlehrerin sind Sprachen meine Leidenschaft. **Ich freue mich, dich bei diesem Sprachaustausch zu begrüßen!** **Bitte melde dich außerdem unbedingt in der meetup-App an, wenn du ein Treffen besuchen möchtest**. **Es gibt nur eine begrenzte Platzanzahl, deshalb ist eine Anmeldung unbedingt notwendig! Ansonsten kann eine Teilnahme nicht gewährleistet werden! Danke!!** Außerdem ist ein korrektes und angemessenes Verhalten bei allen angebotenen Aktivitäten obligatorisch, und sich die Organisatoren das Einlassrecht vorbehalten. Es ist keinerlei Art von Spam erlaubt. Da uns das Restaurant seinen Raum zur Verfügung stellt, ist ein Mindestkonsum obigatorisch. EN 🇬🇧 **Hi everyone!** **This event is for everyone who loves languages!** If you want to practise your English, German, Spanish or Catalan, get to know nice people and find new friends, join our group! Your foreign language level is not important, what is important is meeting nice people and enjoying yourself! As a translator and foreign language teacher, languages are my passion. **I look forward to welcoming you to our next language exchange event!** **Please make sure to register in the meetup-App if you want to attend a meeting.** **Due to limited space it is obligatory to register for the event! Otherwise participation cannot be guaranteed. Thanks!** Furthermore, proper and respectful behaviour is mandatory during all activies, and the organizers reserve the right of admission. No spam of any kind is allowed. Since the restaurant is providing us with their space, a minimum consumption is required.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🌸 **ENGLISH below)** Es diu que, d’entre tots els arbres, **l’ametller és el més valent**: desafiant el fred de l’hivern, és el primer que s’atreveix a florir. Amb la meravellosa excusa de gaudir de l’efímera època de **floració dels ametllers**, avui posem rumb a la comarca de **les Garrigues**, per descobrir el popular poble d’**Arbeca**. Visitarem la seva cooperativa i, des d’allà, un **pagès expert en el cultiu de l’ametlla** ens guiarà en una passejada entre camps d’ametllers florits 🌸🌸🌸 Ens esperen paisatges d’una gran autenticitat que, durant uns pocs dies, ens regalen una experiència envoltant de **fragàncies, colors i calma**… un autèntic regal per a l’ànima. Ganes de 🌸🌸🌸? 😉 **Característiques de la ruta** 🥾 **12 km molt fàcils** 📈 **180 m de desnivell** 🚜 Camins entre camps de cultiu, majoritàriament plans ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 10 € cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 35€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🚜 **CASTELLANO 📷** Se dice que, entre todos los árboles, **el almendro es el más valiente**: desafiando el frío del invierno, es el primero en atreverse a florecer. Con la maravillosa excusa de disfrutar de la efímera época de **floración de los almendros**, hoy ponemos rumbo a la comarca de **Les Garrigues** para descubrir el popular pueblo de **Arbeca**. Visitaremos su cooperativa y, desde allí, un **agricultor experto en el cultivo de la almendra** nos guiará en un paseo entre campos de almendros en flor 🌸🌸🌸 Nos esperan paisajes de gran autenticidad que, durante unos pocos días, nos regalan una experiencia envolvente de **fragancias, colores y calma**… un auténtico regalo para el alma. ¿Ganas de 🌸🌸🌸? 😉 **Características de la ruta** 🥾 **12 km muy fáciles** 📈 **180 m de desnivel** 🚜 Caminos entre campos de cultivo, mayoritariamente llanos ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 10€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 35€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👩‍🌾 **ENGLISH** 🌸 It is said that, among all trees, **the almond tree is the bravest**: defying the cold of winter, it is the first to dare to bloom. With the wonderful excuse of enjoying the fleeting **almond blossom season**, we set off towards the **Les Garrigues** region to discover the charming village of **Arbeca**. We will visit its cooperative and, from there, a **local farmer specialized in almond cultivation** will guide us on a walk through fields of blooming almond trees 🌸🌸 Authentic landscapes await us, offering for just a few days an immersive experience of **fragrances, colors, and calm**… a true gift for the soul. Feeling like 🌸🌸🌸? 😉 **Route details** 🥾 **12 km – very easy** 📈 **180 m elevation gain** 🚜 Mostly flat paths through cultivated fields ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €10 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €35** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌸** **(ESP)** Se dice que de entre todos los árboles el almendro es el más valiente, el que desafía el invierno para ser el primero en florecer. Así que con esta excusa **ponemos rumbo a Arbeca, tierra de olivos y de almendros... que este fin de semana estarán en el punto álgido de su floración 🌸🌸** Visitaremos su importante cooperativa... donde se producen algunos de los mejores aceites de oliva del mundo y desde ahí **un campesino experto en el cultivo de la almendra nos hará una visita entre campos de almendros en flor...** 🌸🌸🌸 Nos esperan unos paisajes de una gran autenticidad que durante unos pocos días nos ofrecen una **experiència envolvente de fragancias y colores... que son un regalo para el alma! 🌸🌸🌸** **Características de la ruta:** 12km por caminos entre campos de almendros y olivos centenarios... básicamente llanos (180m de desnivel). **Precio: 20€ x la excursión** (la mitad si vienes con tu coche y llevas 3 participantes más del grupo) **+ 10€ x el coche = TOTAL 30€ .** Los gastos del transporte se le pagan directamente al conductor/a. **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*... cada 10 rutas, 1 gratis! El precio incluye guiaje por un guía titulado, seguro accidentes + RC... Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más!** **RECUERDA:** comeremos de picnic (tráete tu propio bocadillo o tupper + agua) en algún lugar bonito en medio de la ruta / calzado con suela adherente y ropa en capas / tu plaza no está garantizada hasta que recibas mensaje del organizador confirmando que hay plaza de coche para ti / cancelaciones 24h antes de la ruta = "no show". \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌸🌸 **(EN)** Is there a passionate lover in you? Do you want to hear the poetry of nature? Do you want to get ready for the Spring? If you are a fun of the song "La vie en Rose"... you can't miss out today's proposal to discover a marvelous natural sight of **the almond tree fields... this first tree to defy winter with its blossoming. A burst of colour that will leave you breathless! Don't miss it out! 🌸** **Hike characteristics:** 12 easy kilometers through mostly flat fields, only 180 elevation gain. **Price: 20€ for the hike + 10€ transportation costs = TOTAL 30€ (only 10€ if you come with your car and bring 3 more members of the group).** Transport costs are paid directly to your driver. The **price includes guiding by an official hiking guide + accident and third-party liability insurance - Travel safe, enjoy more!!!** **Remember:** We will have our picnic lunch at a beautiful spot during the walk. Please also bring water, hiking shoes + clothing appropriate for the season. It’s each participants’ responsibility to evaluate their own physical fitness ability in respect to the caracteristics of the hike; if you are unsure don’t hesitate to contact us. Your spot is not guaranteed until you have received a confirmation message from the organizer via whatsapp or meetup messenger. Cancellations 24h or less prior to the event are considered as "no-shows". **+INFO: 609309797 (Jordi)** **🌸**

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🌳 **ENGLISH below)** **La proposta d’avui** és una ruta per descobrir **Castellet i la Gornal**, un encantador poble medieval del Penedès que combina història i natura. Recorrerem els seus carrerons i el **Castell de Castellet**, una fortalesa imponent situada sobre el **pantà de Foix**, que ofereix un dels paisatges més bonics de la zona. La caminada, de **12 km i 300 m de desnivell**, és fàcil i ideal per gaudir-la amb calma. El recorregut ens porta pels boscos del **Parc del Foix**, un espai tranquil que regala vistes espectaculars del pantà, una làmina d’aigua envoltada de bosc mediterrani que crea un ambient màgic. En resum, **una sortida perfecta per gaudir d’un poble medieval amb caràcter i de la serenitat del pantà de Foix, un autèntic tresor del Penedès. Preparat per descobrir-lo?** 😉 **Preu:** **20€ x l'excursió** **+ 9€ pel transport** (es paga directament al conductor) **= TOTAL 29€.** **Targeta *Nature Connect*... cada 10 rutes, 1 gratis!** **El preu inclou guiatge ruta sender per guia titulat + assegurança d'accidents + RC... Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💧 **CASTELLANO** ⛰️ La propuesta de hoy es una ruta para descubrir **Castellet i la Gornal, un encantador pueblo medieval del Penedès** que combina historia y naturaleza. Recorreremos sus callejones y el Castillo de Castellet, una imponente fortaleza situada sobre el embalse de Foix, que ofrece uno de los paisajes más bonitos de la zona. La caminata, de **12 km y 300 m de desnivel**, es fácil e ideal para disfrutarla con calma. El recorrido nos lleva por los bosques del **Parque del Foix**, un espacio tranquilo que ofrece vistas espectaculares del lago, una lámina de agua rodeada de bosque mediterráneo que crea un ambiente mágico. En resumen, una salida perfecta para disfrutar de un pueblo medieval con carácter y de la serenidad del embalse de Foix, un auténtico tesoro del Penedès. ¿Preparado para descubrirlo? 😉 ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 20€ excursión + 9€ coche (se paga directamente al/a la conductor/a) = **Total: 29€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🏞️ **ENGLISH** 📷 Today’s proposal is a route to discover **Castellet i la Gornal, a charming medieval village** in the Penedès that blends history and nature. We’ll explore its narrow streets and the **Castle of Castellet, an impressive fortress perched above the Foix reservoir, offering some of the most beautiful landscapes in the area**. The walk, **12 km long with 300 m of elevation gain**, is easy and perfect to enjoy at a relaxed pace. The route leads us through the forests of the Foix Natural Park, a peaceful area with spectacular views over the reservoir, a sheet of water surrounded by Mediterranean woodland that creates a magical atmosphere. In short, it’s an ideal outing to **enjoy a medieval village full of character and the serenity of the Foix reservoir, a true treasure of the Penedès. Ready to discover it? 😉** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €20 for the hike + €9 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €29** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Únete a nosotros para una emocionante celebración de Build with AI, un evento diseñado para inspirar e innovar. Comenzamos con la charla "Agentes de IA como Co-maintainers: Creando y Manteniendo Proyectos Open Source con IA" donde exploraremos ¿Qué pasa cuando dejás de usar la IA solo para autocompletar código y empezás a tratarla como un colaborador real de tu proyecto?, con nuestro Speaker destacado “Alan (The Gentleman) Buscaglia (+100K suscriptores en YouTube) quien es Lead Front-End Architect en Prowler, Google Developer Expert en Angular y Microsoft MVP." Luego, tendremos "Build Agentics Apps with Angular, Genkit and Kendo UI", de la mano de una dupla excepcional: Rocío Cejudo, Fullstack developer, Mentor/ trainer. Specialized in building accessible frontends; con nuestro Google Developer Expert: Dany Paredes, Software Engineer, and Progress Champion; una sesión donde no solo se crean aplicaciones que hablen, sino se crean aplicaciones que actúen: aprendiendo a cerrar la brecha entre los chatbots simples y los agentes de IA autónomos utilizando Angular, Genkit y Kendo UI. Dia: 18/02/2026 Hora: 18:30PM Lugar: EdreamsOdigeo, Barcelona No te pierdas la oportunidad de conectar con otros desarrolladores y aprender lo último en tecnología AI y desarrollo de aplicaciones. ¡Regístrate ahora y sé parte de esta comunidad en crecimiento! #GDGBarcelona #BuildWithAI Agenda --- Hosted By Joan Fuentes, Mobile software engineer Rosemarie Garcia, UX UI Designer Ekaterina Nosova, Product Manager Founder of Relato Network, expat in Barcelona, learning Catala, castellera. GDG Barcelona, Marcia Paola Rodriguez Briceño, Marketing & Tech Consultant Consultora de Marketing Digital y aplicación de herramientas digitales para impulsar marcas. Diseño tu plan de acción con las principales tácticas en marketing y las mejores herramientas digitales para que optimices tu presupuesto e impulses tu negocio. Digital Marketing Consultant and Application of Digital Tools to Boost Brands. I design your action plan with key marketing tactics and the best digital tools to optimize your budget and boost your business. Dani GN, Tech nerd Romina Elena Mendez Escobar, Cloud Soy Cloud & AI Architect con experiencia diseñando soluciones distribuidas en entornos multicloud, edge y on-premise, aplicando prácticas de MLOps, automatización y Generative AI. He liderado proyectos en sectores como salud, genómica, fintech, energía, turismo, automoción, retail, arte, construcción y sector público. Como docente universitaria, dicté materias como Inteligencia Artificial y Computación en la Nube, y actualmente me desempeño como tutora de tesis en temáticas como Big Data, NLP, infraestructura cloud y analítica avanzada, acompañando a estudiantes en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas conectadas con desafíos reales de la industria. Formo parte de comunidades globales como AWS Community Builders y Google Women Techmakers, desde donde promuevo la divulgación tecnológica con enfoque en diversidad, educación técnica y liderazgo femenino. Además, soy speaker, mentora técnica y creadora de contenido, enfocada en compartir conocimiento aplicado a través de artículos, workshops y soluciones reproducibles sobre arquitectura de datos, herramientas open source, migración, automatización y aplicaciones de IA generativa. Me apasiona combinar innovación tecnológica con impacto social, colaborando en iniciativas que integran datos abiertos, ética en IA y educación accesible. Samar El souki, Product Designer With 6 years of experience in UX design, I craft user-centered solutions by combining research, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead Gabriela Soto, Data Management Specialist Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development, including application life cycles and modern design. Skilled in analyzing workflows, business logic, and leading development teams while emphasizing best practices and communication. Active volunteer in tech communities addressing gender gap in STEAM and promoting social inclusion. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-celebracion-de-agentic-amp-agentes-ai/.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster #### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** #### A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom. Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank. They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic. This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable. **Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event. John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has: * Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions** * Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property** * **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy. For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached. **What You’ll Learn** John will break down, in simple terms: * Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on * Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer * How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time * How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster * What changes once rentals become free and clear This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course. John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios. **The Core Idea** When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.** When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.** Most people only see one timeline…30 years. This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear. **Who This Event Is For** This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper. * Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income * New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in * People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan * Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!

A classic Italian road comedy that was so good the film ministry recognized it as "culturally significant." Starring Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant, the film shows that for young men in love the rules of the road are only suggestions. And the rules for love? Hey, this is an Italian picture! Oh to be young and filled with joie de vivre or la dolce vita. A french/italian fun filled movie with a surprising twist at the end. Do you have a fun memory from your youth? Location TBD, but it will be in person for sure!

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.