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Challenging the UX Mantras
**UX Salon** is thrilled to welcome you to a special event in collaboration with **[Masters in Design for Responsible AI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/)** hosted at the beautiful auditorium at **[Elisava](https://www.elisava.net).**
**Speaker**
In this talk by **[Irene Pereyra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenepereyra/)**, a heretic’s stance is taken on the sacred mantras of UX such as “Good UX is simple,” “Good UX is universal,” and “Good UX is intuitive,” challenging them one by one. Through client and personal projects, the argument is made that good UX design is neither universal nor timeless, but situational and shaped by the context of the here and now. The audience is invited to reconsider what “good” truly means in digital design today.
**Irene Pereyra** is the co-founder of the independent design studio Anton & Irene and the author of Universal Principles of UX (Quarto, 2023), with a second book, The Accessible Design Reference & Specification Book, forthcoming in summer 2026. She is also a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).
Irene also works at the intersection of design and policy with the Danish think tank 21st Europe, where she contributes to speculative design Blueprints exploring how Europe is rethinking policy, technology, and design. Her work focuses on making complex systems understandable, human, and future-focused.
**Hosts**
**[Iris Latour](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisjanelatour/), Director of Research @ [THEFT studio](https://theft.studio)** is a UX research leader working at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and responsible innovation. She is also a student in the MDRAI program, focusing on ethics, systems thinking, and the long-term impact of AI on people and organizations.
**[Andres Colmenares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrescolmenares/), Director of [MDRAI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/) @ Elisava** is a strategist and creative foresight consultant who has built learning programs from concept to reality at leading design schools and curated gatherings that bring creative communities together. He works at the intersection of futures thinking, strategic design and responsible tech, focusing on collaborative learning, critical thinking and understanding the socio-ecological impacts of AI systems and digital technologies.
**[Master in Design for Responsible AI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/)** by **[Elisava](https://www.elisava.net)** is a pioneering blended-learning program, created in collaboration with [IAM](https://iam-internet.com/), for future leaders of responsible tech looking to develop the critical skills, knowledge and networks needed to design, implement and govern AI systems in ethical, responsible and creative ways.
**Location:** Elisava School of Design and Engineering, La Rambla, 30, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona
**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?**
* Keynote Talk: Irene Pereyra on Challenging the UX Mantras
* Hosts: Iris from UX Salon and Andres from MDRAI
* Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered
* Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, AI specialists, and UX thinkers
**Details:**
\*\* Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026\*\*
**⏰ Time: 18:30–21:00**
\*\* Location:\*\* Elisava Auditorium, La Rambla, 30, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona
**Why You’ll Love It:**
Hear from AI and UX specialists
\*\* Agenda:\*\*
**18:30 – Door Opens**
**19:00 – Introduction**
**19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A**
**20:00–21:00 – 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!
BCN Pride Toastmasters club sesión en Español
BCN Pride Toastmasters club sesión en Español.
*Practica hablar en público en un grupo divertido y amigable – BCN Pride Toastmasters*
¿Quieres sentirte más seguro al hablar en público mientras haces nuevas conexiones en Barcelona? Ven a practicar con nosotros en BCN Pride Toastmasters.
Somos un grupo internacional y amigable que se reúne cada semana para apoyarnos mutuamente en el desarrollo de habilidades para hablar en público, comunicarnos mejor y ganar confianza. No importa si estás empezando o ya tienes experiencia, aquí encontrarás un espacio seguro para crecer, expresarte y aprender a tu ritmo.
BCN Pride Toastmasters Barcelona Club elogia la diversidad de sus miembros, ya sea profesional, religiosa, social, orientación sexual o racial.
Compartimos entre nosotros una gran cantidad de experiencias vividas y diferentes puntos de vista. Todos son alentados a participar y desarrollar sus habilidades comunicativas y de liderazgo en un entorno seguro y de apoyo sin temor a ser juzgados, rechazados o discriminados.
Cada reunión está llena de energía, aprendizaje y personas cercanas. Puedes participar en las actividades o simplemente venir a observar y disfrutar. Después de la reunión, solemos seguir conversando mientras comemos o tomamos algo juntos.
Qué puedes esperar:
- Conocer a una comunidad abierta y cercana, formada por personas locales e internacionales
- Participar en discursos preparados, actividades improvisadas o simplemente observar
- Practicar en un espacio sin presión donde equivocarse está bien
- Compartir comida o bebida con el grupo después del encuentro
Alternamos las reuniones entre inglés y español y damos la bienvenida a personas de todos los niveles y experiencias. No necesitas traer nada preparado. Solo ven con curiosidad y siendo tú mismo.
BCN Pride Toastmasters es un lugar para crecer, hacer amistades y encontrar tu voz. Nos encantará conocerte.
ReactJS Barcelona - March 2026
March Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course pizza and drinks will be available after the event.
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**18:30: Welcome**
Grab a drink, and a seat until everybody arrives!
**18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan**
**19:00 Kibble: Designing Hybrid Components for Native and Web**
Speaker: [Traian Stanciu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/traian-stanciu/) Senior Software Engineer at Rover.com
Building a component library that runs on web, React Native, iOS, and Android without diverging into chaos is harder than it sounds. This talk digs into how Kibble—Rover's design system—handles the gap between platforms through a file-naming convention (`.tsx` / `.native.tsx` / `.common.ts`), a unified event abstraction that bridges web click and native press events, and a token pipeline that generates Swift, XML, CSS, and TypeScript from a single source of truth
**19:25 React Native in a Native App: Brownfield Integration & Over-The-Air Deployments**
Speaker: [Luca Barone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucabarone95/) Mobile Engineer at Rover.com
A practical look at how Rover.com ships React Native screens inside fully native iOS and Android apps — without rewriting them from scratch. We'll cover the "brownfield" integration pattern, how JS and native code communicate through bridge modules, and how we deploy JavaScript updates to users in minutes using Expo EAS Update, completely bypassing the App Store review cycle.
**19:50: Drinks and networking!**
Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/)
And please help us spread the news and grow the community:
**20:55 Meetup finished**
**Disclaimer**
**This event is intended for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among participants. Capacity is strictly limited to 40 attendees. Registration via the Meetup platform is mandatory for access. Please note that doors will close promptly at 7:00 PM. We will be unable to accommodate individuals who have not registered through Meetup by March 18, 2026, or those arriving after the 7:00 PM cutoff. This event is strictly for adults only (18+). Our office is pet-friendly for employees, so attendees with allergies should take this into account; Guests are not permitted to bring their own pets.**
**(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)**
[Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN)
[BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social)
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/)
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/)
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**Sponsors:**
Rover.com
At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact. We believe that being diverse and inclusive is key to our success and encourage every employee to share their unique perspective while being their true self.
We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and Rover exists to make it easier to experience that love.
We’re supporting dog owners and empowering dog sitters to run thriving pet-care businesses in your neighborhoods. The Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe.
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**Join the Master Security Course for FREE!**
Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access.
* Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work
* Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code
* Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately
* 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape
This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today.
[Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)
Dinner & New Friends: Sabores de India
**🚨 Para participar en este evento y conocer la ubicación exacta, es obligatorio descargarse [aquí](https://onelink.to/5fkn72) la nueva app de WeRoad, WEMEET 🚨**
Normalmente te llevamos lejos, entre especias exóticas y platos compartidos de todos los rincones del mundo.
Esta vez nos quedamos en la ciudad, pero el viaje empieza igual: en la mesa.
Cada semana descubrimos un restaurante diferente, probamos sabores de otros países y nos sentamos junto a personas que aún no conocemos.
Puedes venir solo/a o con alguien: se come rico, se charla con gusto, nos la pasamos bien. Una cena cualquiera que termina siendo especial.
✨ ¿Por qué venir?
* Para viajar con el tenedor
* Para conocer gente nueva sin forzar nada
* Para disfrutar de una noche distinta y relajada
📌 ¿Cómo funciona?
* Revelamos el restaurante un día antes: ¡activa las notificaciones PUSH!
* Se suele gastar entre 20€ y 30€ (sin bebidas)
* No hay anfitrión: vosotros sois los protagonistas!
Cupos limitados — ¡reserva el tuyo y déjate sorprender!
VIP TABLE RESERVATION(THE BEST NIGHT CLUB@BARCELONA)
VIP Table RESERVATION(NIGHT
CLUB@Barcelona)
You can book a VIP table with us without additional costs.
There is no need to make any payment in advance for a table booking. You pay the bill directly in the club at the entrance.
The VIP table price includes 1 bottle of liquor and 10 soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Sprite, Tonic & Red Bull).
We will give you all the information you need without commitment and will book your VIP table at no additional cost. Contact us by
WhatsApp at +34665605282 (send your request)
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IG for more party info
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The Best Party@Opium Barcelona
Opium Barcelona. International nightclub with the best night parties in Barcelona with good music!!
Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 34, 08003 Barcelona
Ticket & VIP
[https://www.fourvenues.com/es/kazu-opium](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourvenues.com%2Fes%2Fkazu-opium%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3E-tC1rRysLrTDI40nPo2DuvisJm5moXGPOgGUQ5c2TtqRMwltQ1ULKJ8&h=AT0b94w1BN3b7G-lGDb8wJx7l0asuPfIrD-47EBrabdHCwPD-XtrbqypcKqxA685XEXb4hplHf0nT8Kd6LvcenmDdUkCtoKLW0B9VqkBFdEBU1vEEIAqF9-EGhWWT_jnTAZI&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2QqJRIlNxP9M5biuJ7y4HG6aTcn7qph2n4_wJLIqIVNLr3YXUgDyL-vzAvrGogSmaWTaeRSGUOP5en4Uuo8U9ZEInjKoouTSJIYq5cg14pnTKmSJoUqlgAH70Ll1SP2hRbIeSdDYvbGtEgPzm1VnNr4w4dlF9Qtd_E03U)
Shoko Barcelona
Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 36, 08005 Barcelona
Shôko, awarded to one of the Top 100 Best Clubs in the World, invites you to have an incredible experience in Barcelona.
When night falls, Shôko becomes one of the most seductive and cosmopolitan clubs in the city. Daily sessions, international artists and a VIP created to live unique experiences on the seafront.
Pacha Barcelona
C/ de Ramon Trias Fargas, 2, 08005 Barcelona
Pacha Barcelona is located in a privileged and unique location, on the seafront, in the most important leisure area of the city.Open every day of the week, with a strong commercial bet, betting on each of the days for different musical styles, to bring to Barcelona the best Deejays and Artists (national and international) of the music scene of the moment.
Ticket & VIP
[https://xceed.me/.../club/pacha-barcelona/channel--kazu](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fxceed.me%2F...%2Fclub%2Fpacha-barcelona%2Fchannel--kazu%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1gYdE4Zb7n4jGV_yUIJ_tT1czcF-i4j7wBdP7EmQggNVxZpo8WIc2UXlY&h=AT1_4oeDJqEHRQ_53FfjNqFOlsmJXqaX24YtjJka1uV9zI37ggJBO3wUaOIUYfCLfpwJCbMhK9r1Xy5sFTAH-45aEX_Y4zf0PzPm5-wYuDsLAAZU892_2j3UUsyffaiS7o-c&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2QqJRIlNxP9M5biuJ7y4HG6aTcn7qph2n4_wJLIqIVNLr3YXUgDyL-vzAvrGogSmaWTaeRSGUOP5en4Uuo8U9ZEInjKoouTSJIYq5cg14pnTKmSJoUqlgAH70Ll1SP2hRbIeSdDYvbGtEgPzm1VnNr4w4dlF9Qtd_E03U)
Sutton Barcelona
Carrer de Tuset, 13, 08006 Barcelona
Sutton is one of the most iconic nightclubs in the city.
Sutton World Tour has been offering parties at the best international nightclubs for several years.
[https://xceed.me/.../club/sutton-barcelona/channel--kazu-1](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fxceed.me%2F...%2Fclub%2Fsutton-barcelona%2Fchannel--kazu-1%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3FlTkqlj7qSAGTA-JD8IF__wYwFq4GGuIl0SVWBAvUcZSJQgmnvQpYMfo&h=AT0qdXtadrW6ajXH_Cy7LMIg_ghSCFeZ4sdb2DSy63kH9PYiiMFDFK5U2CEMi8vGfAc0G6cS9b81MgDwDWjWtjmIALNHka4U6A0GPVJqrhdVNPFf7cMag6qBL0qrQRKA47KS&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2QqJRIlNxP9M5biuJ7y4HG6aTcn7qph2n4_wJLIqIVNLr3YXUgDyL-vzAvrGogSmaWTaeRSGUOP5en4Uuo8U9ZEInjKoouTSJIYq5cg14pnTKmSJoUqlgAH70Ll1SP2hRbIeSdDYvbGtEgPzm1VnNr4w4dlF9Qtd_E03U)
Bling Bling Barcelona
Carrer de Tuset, 8-10, 08006 Barcelona
Bling Bling Barcelona nightclub is one of the most famous nightclubs in the city of Barcelona The decoration of the Bling Bling Barcelona nightclub is elegant and glamorous where there is no corner of the nightclub where there is no lighting: dance floor, bars, lights, ceiling
Usability Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sabadell macht Spaß!/Sabadell is fun! Intercambio de idiomas
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.
Holi Sabadell
**Ens trobarem a les 10:15 h, al Corte Inglés de Sabadell (Av. de Francesc Macià, 58-60, Sabadell) .**
**Atenció!!**
**Es recomana dur una funda o una bossa de plàstic per a protegir la càmera, i també roba blanca que es pugui tacar, ja que els participants llencen pols de colors.**
Abans de res aclarir que això no és una classe, ni un curs, ni tampoc un taller de fotografia. Això és una trobada de gent interessada en la fotografia urbana, de carrer, per aprendre uns dels altres.
Un cop apuntats, si finalment, pel motiu que sigui, no podeu venir, agrairem que us doneu de baixa.
Demanem als assistents habituals que acullin als nous amb calidesa :)
Charcha Offline Cultura (Sábado)
Haz **una pausa de las pantallas y únete a 2 horas de vida en el momento.**
Durante dos horas, te invitamos a dejar de lado teléfonos, laptops y tablets, y **reconectar con placeres analógicos: leer, dibujar, escribir en un diario,** **jugar al ajedrez o simplemente disfrutar de una conversación tranquila.**
Trae tu cuaderno o simplemente tu curiosidad.
Este es un **encuentro sin pantallas**, pensado para desacelerar el tiempo, inspirar la creatividad y compartir un momento de la **vida en el momento**
🕕 Todos los Sábados: 11:00 – 13:00h
**Take a break from screens and join us for two hours of living in the moment.**
For two hours, we invite you to put aside your phones, laptops and tablets, and **reconnect with analogue pleasures: reading, drawing, writing in a journal, playing chess or simply enjoying a quiet conversation.**
Bring your notebook or simply your curiosity.
This is a **screen-free gathering, designed to slow down time,** inspire creativity and share a moment of living in the moment
Every Saturday: 11:00 - 13:00h
❄ Snowshoeing / LA CERDANYA / Raquetes ☃️ + 𝗔i𝗴üe𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 🔥 + HIKE
**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🧣 **ENGLISH below)**
☃️ **Cap de setmana de raquetes i banys termals al Pirineu** 🔥
Hi ha poques coses tan màgiques com trepitjar neu acabada de caure… i acabar el dia dins d’aigües termals a l’aire lliure. Aquest cap de setmana ho viurem tot.
El primer dia anirem a Aransa per fer **una preciosa ruta amb raquetes entre boscos i paisatges nevats (10km i 300 m de desnivell,** apta fins i tot per a qui no s’ha posat mai unes raquetes als peus). Caminarem a ritme tranquil, gaudint del silenci de l’hivern i de les grans vistes del Pirineu. Després, una beguda calenta en un poble amb encant, sopar compartit… i quatre cançons a la vora del foc 🎶
L’endemà descobrirem racons de la Cerdanya amb una **caminada panoràmica de 9km i 300m de desnivell, aquesta sense raquetes, abans d’anar cap als banys romans de Dorres: aigües termals sulfuroses, aire fred a la cara i el cos ben calent… una combinació simplement espectacular** ❄️🔥
Un cap de setmana per desconnectar, moure el cos, compartir muntanya i tornar a casa amb les piles carregades! ✨
### 💶 Preus i informació
**Preu:** 149€ + 35€ pel transport (es paga directament al conductor/a).
La reserva es confirma amb una paga i senyal de 99€ mitjançant transferència al compte que t’indicarem en el moment de la inscripció.
**Inclou:**
✅ Mitja pensió en hotel rural en habitacions dobles amb llits individuals (suplement habitació individual: 40 €)
✅ Deliciosos sopars i esmorzars
✅ Guiatge per guia titulat + assegurança d’accidents i RC
➡️ *Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!*
**Política de cancel·lació:** fins 30 dies abans de l'inici de l'activitat ---> retorn 90% de la paga i senyal; fins a 15 dies abans ---> retorn 50%; després del 6/3 no es reembossa paga i senyal.
### 🎒 Què cal portar
* Dinar de pícnic (pots portar-lo de casa o comprar-lo al bar on esmorzarem a mig camí)
* Calçat de muntanya i diverses capes de roba
* Gorra, guants, bastons amb roseta
* Raquetes de neu (si no en tens, les pots llogar per 13€ al punt d’inici)
* Crema solar i ulleres de sol
* Banyador i tovallola per als banys termals!
📲 Segueix-nos...
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* 😎 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!
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### ☃️ **Fin de semana de raquetas y baños termales en el Pirineo** 🔥
Hay pocas cosas tan mágicas como pisar nieve recién caída… y terminar el día sumergidos en aguas termales al aire libre. Este fin de semana lo viviremos todo.
El primer día iremos a Aransa para hacer una **preciosa ruta con raquetas entre bosques y paisajes nevados (10 km y 300 m de desnivel**, apta incluso para quienes nunca se han puesto unas raquetas). Caminaremos a ritmo tranquilo, disfrutando del silencio del invierno y de las grandes vistas del Pirineo. Después, una bebida caliente en un pueblo con encanto, cena compartida… y cuatro canciones junto al fuego 🎶
Al día siguiente descubriremos rincones de la Cerdaña con una **caminata panorámica de 9 km y 300 m de desnivel, esta vez sin raquetas, antes de ir a los baños romanos de Dorres: aguas termales sulfurosas, el aire frío en la cara y el cuerpo bien caliente… una combinación simplemente espectacular ❄️🔥**
Un fin de semana para desconectar, mover el cuerpo, compartir montaña y volver a casa con las pilas cargadas! ✨
### 💶 Precio e información
**Precio:** 149€ + 35€ para el transporte (se paga directamente al conductor/a).
La reserva se confirma con una señal de 99€, mediante transferencia al número de cuenta que te facilitaremos al inscribirte.
**Incluye:**
✅ Media pensión en hotel rural en habitaciones dobles con camas individuales (suplemento habitación individual: 40€)
✅ Cenas y desayunos deliciosos
✅ Guía titulado + seguro de accidentes y RC
➡️ *Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más*
**Política de cancelación:** hasta 30 días antes del inicio de la actividad → devolución del 90% de la señal. Hasta 15 días antes → devolución del 50%.
A partir del 2/1 no se reembolsa la señal.
### 🎒 Qué llevar
* Comida de picnic (puedes traerla de casa o comprarla en el bar donde pararemos a desayunar a medio camino)
* Calzado de montaña y varias capas de ropa
* Gorro, guantes, bastones con roseta
* Raquetas de nieve (si no tienes, podrás alquilarlas por 13€ en el punto de inicio)
* Crema solar y gafas de sol
* Bañador y toalla para los baños termales
📲 **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)
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☃️ **Snow, Mountains & Thermal Baths in the Pyrenees** 🔥
*A magical winter weekend escape*
Imagine walking on fresh snow through silent mountain forests… and ending the day soaking in hot outdoor thermal waters under the winter sky. This is the kind of weekend we’re about to share.
On **Day 1**, we’ll explore the beautiful landscapes of **Aransa** on a scenic snowshoe hike (10 km / 300 m elevation). No experience needed — just a basic level of fitness and the desire to enjoy the mountains. We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, surrounded by snowy forests and breathtaking views of the Pyrenees.
After the hike: a warm drink in a charming mountain village, a cozy dinner together… and maybe even a few songs by the fire 🎶
On **Day 2**, we’ll discover hidden corners of **La Cerdanya** on a panoramic winter hike (9 km / 300 m elevation). To finish the weekend, we’ll relax in the **Roman thermal baths of Dorres** — natural sulfur hot springs surrounded by mountains. Cold air on your face, warm water around you… pure bliss. ❄️🔥
✨ A perfect weekend to disconnect, move your body, meet new people and experience the Pyrenees in winter.
💶 **Price & Details**
**Price:** €149
**Transport:** €35 (paid directly to the driver)
To confirm your place, a **€99 deposit** is required by bank transfer.
**Included:**
✅ Half-board accommodation in a cozy rural hotel
(shared twin rooms – single room supplement €40)
✅ Delicious dinners and breakfasts
✅ Certified mountain guide
✅ Accident & liability insurance
🎒 **What to bring**
• Picnic lunch for the first day
• Hiking boots and warm layered clothing
• Hat, gloves and trekking poles (with snow baskets if possible)
• Snowshoes (rental available at the start for €13)
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Swimsuit and towel for the thermal baths
📩 **More information & bookings**
Preferably via WhatsApp:
**Jordi**
📞 +34 609 309 797
Preply x Agora Hackathon: AI Agents for NextGen Language Learning
Join **Preply and Agora** for a high-impact, 1.5-day hackathon at **Preply’s Barcelona Office**. We’re bringing together some of the city’s strongest engineering talent to build the next generation of AI-powered language learning using agent-based and real-time technologies.
This is your opportunity to create solutions that help learners progress faster, understand their growth clearly, and speak with confidence in everyday situations.
You’ll get hands-on access to technologies from **Agora, OpenAI, AWS, Anam, and Thymia** to prototype intelligent systems that push applied GenAI forward.
If you’re excited about building AI agents that actually change how people learn and communicate, this is your room! 🤝
## Who Should Apply
We’re looking for:
* Senior Software Engineers (priority given to Barcelona-based engineers)
* AI / ML Engineers
* University students and junior engineers with strong technical fundamentals
* Preply team members
If you’re into AI agents, real-time systems, or applied GenAI, you’ll fit right in.
## Prizes
**€17,500 Total Prize Pool**
🥇 **1st Place:** €10,000 + Fast-track interview with Preply
🥈 **2nd Place:** €5,000
🥉 **3rd Place:** €2,500
## Format & What’s Included
* Teams of 3–5 participants (formed on-site or registered as a team)
* Mentorship from engineers and technical leaders
* Project pitches and final demos
* Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
* Direct exposure to Preply’s engineering leadership
## Challenge Areas
Teams can work across one or more of the following tracks:
**Visualizing Learning Progress**
Make growth measurable — track skills, confidence, and progress in ways learners actually understand.
**Accelerating Learning with Agents**
Build personalized practice systems with intelligent feedback and coordinated agent workflows.
**Live Learning & Real-Time Context**
Design systems that learn from live conversations, media, or real-world scenarios.
Have a bold idea that fits the theme? We want to see it.
## Technology & Partners
Participants will receive limited complimentary access to partner platforms, including:
* Real-time audio and video streaming
* Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS)
* Large Language Models (LLMs)
* Avatars and multimodal AI
* Cloud infrastructure and agent tooling
Here’s a quick overview of the schedule:
## Agenda
**Friday - 20th of March**
• 5 PM – Kick-off & keynote
• 6–8 PM – Project pitches, team formation & mentoring
• 8–8:30 PM – Wrap-up & next-day overview
**Saturday - 21st of March**
• 9–10 AM – Breakfast
• 10 AM – Kick-off
• 10 AM–4 PM – Hacking time (with lunch break)
• 4–6 PM – Presentations, awards & networking 🎉
## How to Apply
* Apply individually or with a team
* Applications are manually reviewed.
* Accepted participants will receive a confirmation email with next steps
Usability Events Near You
Connect with your local Usability community
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
The Graduate
This 1967 film is widely regarded as one of the best American movies ever made. Now remembered almost as much for its Simon and Garfunkel music as its deadpan comedy and being the role that established Dustin Hoffman as the hottest actor in Hollywood. It became a cultural icon for capturing the spirit of 60s angst of a young man on the make, while garnering a batch of Oscar nominations.
After watching the movie on your own, join us to relive (or experience!) those feelings at our discussion.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
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)
Detroit, Michigan, USA Neighborhood Speed Dating
**💞 Detroit, Michigan, USA Zoom Speed Dating – Matched by Age & Personality**
A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. Join from home, get matched with Detroit, Michigan, USA singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host runs the whole thing so you can just relax and chat.
**Register for your age group:**
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**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person
- Singles in Detroit, Michigan, USA who want to meet locals from home
- Detroit, Michigan, USA locals looking for personality-matched dates
- People getting back into dating after a break
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video rounds
- **Location:** Anywhere you're comfortable – no venue, no commute
- **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round
- **Vibe:** Friendly and low-pressure – just real chats with Detroit, Michigan, USA locals
- **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and decent Wi-Fi
- **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results
- **Privacy:** Contact details only shared on mutual match
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Pick your age group above and sign up.
2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night.
3. **Get on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will guide you through.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Detroit, Michigan, USA singles.
5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event.
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✨ Your next match might be one Zoom call away. 🌹 ✨
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
























