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**Agentic AI from Qlik: Smarter Decisions, Delivered in Real Time** Every organisation makes hundreds of decisions each day. The problem is not a lack of data, it is the inability to access the full picture at the right time. Data sits in silos, insights arrive too late, and teams spend more time searching for answers than acting on them. At our upcoming **Qlik Meetup,** we will explore how Agentic AI from **Qlik** is transforming this reality. Built on the power of **Qlik Answers**, Qlik’s **Agentic AI** framework introduces intelligent AI agents that go beyond dashboards and static reporting. These agents understand context, connect structured and unstructured data, explain the “why” behind insights, and take meaningful action. The result is faster, more confident decision making across the organisation. Join us for an interactive session including live discussion and Q&A with members of the Qlik team, where we will demonstrate how Agentic AI: * Unifies all your data sources, enabling instant access to structured and unstructured information wherever it resides * Delivers transparent, explainable analytics with clear traceability back to source data * Automates intelligently by building dashboards, triggering workflows and completing routine tasks * Amplifies team productivity by acting as an intelligent extension of your workforce * Accelerates time to value through a plug and play architecture designed for rapid deployment and measurable ROI This session is ideal for data leaders, BI professionals and analytics teams looking to move from insight generation to intelligent execution. If you are serious about unlocking the next evolution of analytics within your organisation, this is a session not to miss.

Tickets are via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-london-property-network-tickets-1979449878873?aff=oddtdtcreator Quick heads-up — I’ve just totalled the numbers for Wednesday evening’s Central London Property Network event… …and we’re already FULL. We’ve got 60+ people booked in, and demand has been higher than expected. That said, I’ve kept bookings open for a short window because, as always, there are usually a couple of last-minute cancellations. So if you’ve been thinking about coming — this is your final chance to grab a spot before we close it completely. ## Chris Tremlett  **Co - Founder** **Sales & Marketing** [Chris' Story]() Chris Tremlett is the Co-Founder of UK Homes Network, an exclusive social media platform for the property industry. With over 12 years of experience in this sector, Chris began his career in agency, specialising in property appraisals and devising acquisition strategies for developers and investors. This early tenure provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities encountered by property professionals nationwide. Transitioning into the realm of PropTech, Chris pioneered a community-based platform catering to users of a prominent land sourcing tool, ultimately amassing a network of 2500 members. However, driven by a desire to enhance industry-wide services, he embarked on a new venture with his brother, founding UK Homes Network: The UK's first dedicated social media platform for the property industry. Salim Miah is a regular attendee at PPN Stratford. Travelling all the way from the Isle of White to network & JV with the diverse attendees we get at PPN Stratford. He will be sharing how he has transitioned from Former Chef and restaurant owner to Property Investor and Portfolio Landlord. -Property Investor -Former chef & restaurant owner -Landlord since 2008 -Portfolio of BTL's, SA & commercial properties -Deal sourcing & project management for investors

In-person and online - this is the **March 2026 London Webflow Meetup**! New to Webflow, experienced, freelance, in-house, or just curious, everyone is welcome. Curious what it’s like? [Watch the one-minute teaser](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eZDWFEuDU). ️🕰️ **SCHEDULE** **6.15pm:** drinks + mingle **6.30pm**: welcome and announcements. **6.45pm:** presentations **1️⃣ [Hamish Duncan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishduncan/) \- Build at the Speed of Thought** In this talk, Hamish shares ***why design systems are now the product***, how coherent structure turns speed into an advantage rather than a risk, and what it takes to build workflows that move at the speed of thought. [Hamish Duncan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishduncan/) is the founder of [HUX](https://hux.works/), a design systems partner that works with agencies and product teams to build coherence across people, tools and workflow. A former professional snowboarder turned systems thinker, Hamish brings 16+ years of experience helping teams move from guesswork to clarity — building design systems structured enough for AI tools to act on, and human enough to feel right. 2️⃣ **[Stefan Velikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutstefan/) \- What Happens After 25\+ Locales in Webflow: Lessons Learned** When you make a Webflow site available worldwide, issues come up that you wouldn’t get with a smaller site. In his presentation, Stefan talks about what he’s learned from ***a Webflow project that had to work in over 25 different locales***. He’ll explain the technical and structural problems you run into when a site gets that big, covering how the CMS is set up, how to get your site translated and adapted for each region, what to think about when using components, and how to ensure everything looks and feels the same in each country, all while allowing marketing groups to update things quickly. [Stefan Velikov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutstefan/) is a Webflow Premium Partner and the person behind [Agota Studio](https://agota.studio/). He builds fast marketing websites in Webflow for both new companies and big businesses all over Europe, North America and Australia. He frequently works on complex Webflow builds involving large CMS architectures, multilingual site setups, and custom integrations that allow marketing teams to scale their website **8.00pm**: social at a local pub **🌍 LOCATION** Beyond, Level 2, **The Bower Building**, 207 Old St, London EC1V 9NR Main building entrance closes at 7pm! 1 minute walk from Old Street tube station. Take the MAIN tube station exit. Entrance to The Bower building is down a side street next to the Wagamama restaurant. **📺 LIVE STREAM** Can't make it in person? Then tune into our new live stream. [https://youtube.com/live/0r1wq2KGG7o](https://youtube.com/live/0r1wq2KGG7o) and make sure you hit the **Notify Me** bell! **✍️ MEDIA RELEASE** ​By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons Attribution­ShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos. ✊ **CODE OF CONDUCT** Finally, in attending this event you are agreeing to the [Webflow Community Code of Conduct](https://webflow.com/community/code-of-conduct).

[Before They Are Hanged](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/902715.Before_They_Are_Hanged) (The First Law #2) by Joe Abercrombie 📖 539 pages Genre: Fantasy • Grimdark • Epic Fantasy Summary: The world is at war—and it’s not going well. In Before They Are Hanged, the fragile peace of the Union shatters as enemies close in from every side. Northmen mass at the borders, the Gurkish Empire threatens invasion, and political games in the capital grow ever more dangerous. Survival will demand unlikely alliances and even unlikelier acts of heroism. Logen Ninefingers finds himself marching toward a past he can’t outrun. Jezal dan Luthar is forced to confront the gulf between the man he is and the man he pretends to be. Inquisitor Glokta faces enemies both foreign and uncomfortably close to home. And Bayaz, the First of the Magi, leads a perilous quest that may hold the key to everything—or nothing at all. Abercrombie deepens the chaos and sharpens the stakes. Battles are brutal, victories are hollow, and every choice comes with a cost. If Book 1 asked what happens when the blade is drawn, Book 2 asks what happens when there’s no turning back. *** Join the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series Squad! 🗡️📚 We’re continuing our journey through The First Law trilogy—one book a month. This is where loyalties fracture, stakes rise, and characters are pushed far beyond their limits. *** How It Works: 🪐 Series Focus: This month we’re diving into Before They Are Hanged, Book 2 of The First Law. The world is expanding, the conflicts are escalating, and nothing is as simple as it first seemed. 🙌 No Pressure Zone: Didn’t finish? Come anyway. We’ll unpack character transformations, shifting alliances, brutal set pieces, and whether anyone in this world can truly be called a hero. *** 📍 Join us at the Dog in Croydon on the 25th of March 2026 at 7:00 PM Grab a drink and prepare for a journey where the road is long, the odds are terrible, and mercy is in short supply.

Hello gang, I am here now. Grey jumper, back of the room, on the left. This is a smallish-group, quiet-ish meetup for ADHD brains who want to connect with their tribe without their nervous system going, 'Aiiight, I'm outta here!' Everyone welcome. You don't need a diagnosis, you don't even need ADHD. We’re meeting at **Picturehouse Central - upstairs cafe** (Piccadilly) because it’s one of those places where you can actually hear yourself think. Mostly. This is more of a tea/coffee and cake kinda venue. Sorry, booze hounds! **The environment is**: relaxed, validating, welcoming It won't be like whispering to each other at the back of the class, more less sensory Armageddon. **What to expect** A small group (human-scale, not “who are all these people” scale). A quiet-ish venue where you don’t have to shout your personality into existence. Conversation that can be normal (well, probably far from normal 😅. There is no need to worry about trying to fit in, no need to mask. A soft landing. Come late, ease in, do a gentle hello, no one’s timing you. Low-pressure hanging out. If you want to chat, great. If you want to sit and decompress near other people, also great. **The unofficial theme** How to be social without being assaulted by: fluorescent lighting overlapping conversations surprise music that one table doing a full volume podcast recording next to you. **Important Note:** If you cannot make it, please put 'Can't go'. This ensures there's space for others who want to attend 🙂 ‐------------------------------------------------------ Boundaries (quick, clear, important) Yay!-DHD is a consent-led space. Some people are chatty, some are quiet, some are pacing themselves. Please don’t push for personal details, contact info, or continued connection if someone isn’t offering it. This isn’t a dating event. ‐------------------------------------------------------- For you robots out there: ADHD | Low sensory meetup | Inclusive | AUDHD |

**Hello there!** Our Face-to-Face Afternoon Classes are back this March in London! Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person classes**? We’ve got you covered! Here at **Stafford House,** our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way. We also offer **free online English classes (London and Canterbury)**. Check out our other events for more information! Please see the **updated** details below! 🕑 **When:** From **2nd March - 26th March (4 weeks)** ➡️Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ➡️Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m 📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station) 📚 **Level: Both levels available** **\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\-B1\)** **\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\)** Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival. *Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.* **Please note that class times or dates may occasionally change due to the nature of the course. If this happens, we will inform you by email.** We look forward to seeing you all very soon! Got Questions? send us an email at [teachertraining@staffordhouse.com](mailto:teachertraining@staffordhouse.com)

GOOD FRIENDS! - Please follow us on our Luma calendar here: [https://luma.com/the-friendly-data-meetup](https://luma.com/the-friendly-data-meetup) We're considering other platforms due to meetup's costly fees (donations and volunteers welcome). So do follow us on Luma to keep up to date on our events! \-\-\-\-\-\- Hi new friends and old! We're baaack! As a smaller group, we make meaningful connections with like-minded data professionals. Lifelong friendships are forged along the way! Whether you're new in town, want to expand your social circle, get into the data and AI space, or see a friend you know, this is the place to be! No guest speakers nor rigid agenda, just a casual meetup and lots of fun conversation! 🥳 See you soon! NOTE: Please remember to bring your ID with you, as all guests must be of legal age to enter the venue. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🤝 Code of Conduct:** The Friendly Data Meetup welcomes all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities etc. There is a strict no discrimination policy in adherence to our code of conduct and our guiding principles. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful or antisocial behaviour. In short, be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally, don't make others feel uncomfortable. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for The Friendly Data Meetup. **🌱 Donations, Volunteers and Patrons Welcome:** The Friendly Data Meetup is completely volunteer run and not for profit. Donations and ideas are very welcome to fund some more exciting activities as summer is coming up! Buy us a coffee or come and chat with us. Support us: https://bit.ly/support-friendly-data-meetup \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **About Us** 🤗 Welcome data professionals and friends! Sometimes, it can be difficult to make friends within the field, and that's what we're all about! We're a group of like minded individuals who understand the highs and lows of working in data and tech. ✅ Our primary goal is to have **higher quality conversations** that are more meaningful, with smaller groups so that we get to spend more attention on each individual. 💯 If you're already reading this, you're definitely welcome! **We welcome everyone**, whether you're already in the data field, looking to get started or just curious! 🗨️ **Bring your friends**, bring your plus ones, we're all just here to have a good laugh and a good chat about the world, even if it isn't always about our work. **Our values:** 📖 **Openness** \- We welcome everyone 🤝 **Trust** \- Build long\-lasting friendships together 💝 **Care** \- Be kind to others and help each other out **Who it's for** \- Data Scientists \- Data Engineers \- Data Analysts \- AI Engineers \- ML Engineers \- Software Engineers \- Data Product Managers \- Financial and Quantitative Modellers \- Entrepreneurs\, Contractors \- Anyone who works with Data \- Anyone looking to get into the space \- Friends **How to Make the Most of the Meetup** The Friendly Data Meetup has one simple purpose - meaningful connections. We're not just a community of people, **we're friends** who get invested in each others lives. We check in on our friends regularly, and personally. So come and join us, **more than just once or twice!**

**——————————** **Event Description:** **——————————** Welcome product enthusiasts! We're a meet-up group that hosts regular speaking events for those interested in the world of **digital products** and **doing things differently!** Each meet-up features new guests from some of the most influential product companies around the world, providing unique insights, tangible ideas, and new techniques to help drive change from the inside out. **————————** **Event Format:** **————————** This is a **hybrid** event, offering the option to come along in person or join us from anywhere in the world online! **————** **Venue:** **————** 🚨 We are at Wrap co-working Brighton, a stone's throw from the station. We're looking forward to seeing you there! 🚨 **————————** **Our Supporters:** **————————** Our March event is supported by **[MPB](https://www.mpb.com/en-uk)** the world’s leading platform for buying, selling and trading used photography and videography equipment, making kit more accessible and sustainable for creators everywhere. And as always our friends at **[Silicon Brighton](https://siliconbrighton.com/)**, whose mission is to put Brighton on the map as a technology hub, spotlighting the region for talent and investment. **————————** **Our speakers:** **————————** **Steve Down** **Steve Down is a Senior Product Manager at Channel 4, specialising in building high performing streaming apps for the biggest screen in the home.** He’s spent years shaping TV experiences at major UK broadcasters, tackling platform fragmentation, performance constraints and all the quirks that make doing product on TV Apps a whole world of its own. He regularly writes and speaks about the realities of Connected TV product development, sharing lessons from building and scaling TV apps across diverse platforms and fast changing user behaviours. His industry contributions unpack everything from platform limitations and UX challenges to experimentation gaps and the future of big screen viewing. **————————** **About the Talk:** **————————** **Behind the Streams: The untold story of TV App Product Management** Forget what you know about doing Product Management on web and mobile - TV is a whole different ball game. You’re juggling dozens of platforms & stakeholders, designing for a lean-back user experience, and working in an environment where optimal performance is everything. Add in the giants like Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube as competitors, and standing out gets tough. **In this session, Steve will pull back the curtain on:** \- What makes TV product management so different \- The skills you need to succeed in streaming \- How you can break into one of the most exciting areas in product today If you’ve ever thought about working in streaming or just want to know what happens behind the biggest screen in the house, this talk is for you. **Raff Di Meo** Senior Product Design Manager at Optimizely. Raff has spent over 10 years designing products across startups, agencies, and enterprise SaaS, including a startup acquisition. Today, he's a Senior Product Design Manager at Optimizely, where he leads a team of designers reshaping how marketing teams create content across the web. He's an active speaker in the UX community and writes Some Designers on Substack, championing inclusivity and supporting designers through a profession that won't sit still. **————————** **About the Talk:** **————————** **When too easy to use becomes a problem: from e-commerce returns to AI in design** A few years ago, Raff designed a returns flow for an e-commerce product. It was fast, frictionless, and users loved it. It also helped normalise a behaviour that cost businesses millions and generated thousands of tonnes of waste. By every metric tracked, it was a success. By every metric not tracked, it was a disaster. Today, the same pattern is playing out. Not just in the products we design, but in how we design them. Teams are reshaping their entire process around AI tools that can't even retain their own users. We're told the old ways are dead. Move faster. Ship more. Trust the tools. In this talk, Raff will share what the returns project taught him about the gap between a successful design and a responsible one, and how those lessons are shaping how his team is navigating AI right now: what they're using, what's genuinely working, and what they're deliberately protecting. You'll leave with three things you can take back to your team: why understanding the problem still comes first, how to explore with AI without losing your craft, and a dead-simple habit for catching unintended consequences before they ship. **——————————** **About your hosts:** **——————————** Product Unleashed is brought to you by your hosts **[John Griffin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-griffin-designer/)** and **[Dominic Port](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-port/)**. The duo have worked on the design of products of all shapes and sizes and bring their energy and enthusiasm to this unique meetup, packed with great guests and knowledge - for anyone interested in levelling up their game in the world of products.

Hi Architects, Welcome to our the second AWS London Well-Architected User Group Meetup!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Due to the huge demand we saw for our inaugural meetup we have gone bigger with a new venue. Dragon Hall Trust, 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT The AWS London Well-Architected Meetup is the latest chapter in the most popular AWS Meetup group globally. At each meetup we cover off various pillars of AWS best-practice in detail including insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework. We'll be announcing more speakers and topics over the coming weeks. **Speakers** * **The Philosophy Behind Well-Architected** **Philip Fitzsimons (Fitz)** \- Ex\-AWS \- Co\-authored the AWS Well\-Architected Framework\. The Well-Architected Framework started at AWS but has since been adopted by every major cloud vendor and beyond. Why did it resonate so widely? In this session, Fitz, who led the Well-Architected initiative at AWS from the beginning, explores the philosophy behind the framework, how it was intended to shape architectural thinking, and the mistakes teams commonly make when applying it. Drawing on lessons from seeing thousands of real architectures, he will explain how to approach Well-Architected reviews in a way that actually improves systems rather than just generating checklists. * **Running your first Well-Architected Review: A Live Walkthrough** **James Harding** \- Technical CSM \- Green Custard Curious about how a Well-Architected Review works in practice? In this session we'll run a live walkthrough using the AWS Well-Architected Tool, showing how to define a workload, answer the review questions, identify High Risk Issues and move on to an actionable improvement plan. * **Building Your Infrastructure: "Self-Hosted vs. Managed"** **Mykola Boiko -** Backend Developer - Ultralytics What does it really cost to build and operate your own infrastructure? Mykola Boiko shares real-world lessons from scaling a globally distributed AI platform using self-hosted infrastructure before gradually migrating services to AWS. Through stories of building replication, caching, observability, and multi-region reliability from scratch, the session reveals the hidden operational complexity and costs behind running everything yourself. The journey highlights key principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework including Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Operational Excellence, and Cost Optimisation and shows why managed cloud services can dramatically reduce operational burden while improving scalability and resilience. More speakers to be announced soon. So come join us at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, including drinks, snacks and friendly networking after our talks :-) \*\*\*NB: No entry to the building after 7.30pm.\*\*\*

Please join us for our next Bioinformatics London meetup, where we welcome **Francisco Azuaje**, Director of Bioinformatics and AI at **Genomics England**, for a talk on what it really takes to turn powerful models and rich datasets into safe, trustworthy impact in the clinic. **Francisco Azuaje** is Director of Bioinformatics at **Genomics England**, where he leads applied ML and GenAI across national-scale genomic and clinical datasets. With 25+ years across academia, public sector and pharma (including UCB and the Luxembourg Institute of Health), his work focuses on what actually works in AI for bioinformatics: moving from proof-of-concept to robust, governed systems that clinicians and patients can trust. In this talk, he will discuss real-world lessons from deploying AI in genomics pipelines and health data platforms, touching on verification, safety, organisational friction, and why the hard problems now are as much social and operational as they are technical. Approximate schedule: * 18:30 – Doors open * 18:45 – Chitchat, announcements * 19:00 – Talk and Q&A * 19:45 – End, then adjourn to a nearby pub for informal discussion Please **RSVP at least the day before** so we can provide an attendee list to reception. Make sure your Meetup name looks like a real name (e.g. “J Smith” or “Jane Jones”, not “weaselstabber”) so University of Westminster reception can identify you. We look forward to seeing you there for an honest discussion about what it takes to make AI and genomics work *for* real patients, not just in demos.

Let's go and have a dance! Waterloo Ceilidhs is a regular event at the magnificent St John's Waterloo, this time for our special Spring Ceilidh. Ceilidhs are loads of fun and a great way to meet people. There's someone who explains all the moves, so no experience necessary. The music this time comes from the amazing Granny's Attic, with dance moves led by the infectious enthusiasm and energy of Annie Bolt. https://www.grannysattic.org.uk/ Event tickets: https://wegottickets.com/waterlooceilidhs

**Be part of the next Londroid event on Thursday, 26th March 2026, hosted by Checkatrade.** Join us for an evening of Android talks, conversation and community. Expect engaging sessions, the chance to meet others working in Android, and time to catch up with familiar faces. After the event, we’ll head to **The Red Lion** for post-event drinks and further conversation. **Tickets:** We have 110 tickets available. Don’t miss out. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates. **Schedule:** 18:00 – Doors open & registration 18:30 – Welcome from Londroid and Checkatrade 18:45 – Bilal Haider – *How AI Agents Saved My (Developmental) Life* 19:30 – Fanny Demey – *Mobile accessibility: Small screen, big difference!* 20:15 – Q&A and socialising 20:30 – Drinks at The Red Lion **Our Hosts and Sponsors** **Checkatrade** Checkatrade is a leading UK platform that connects consumers with vetted and reviewed tradespeople, helping homeowners find trusted professionals for jobs of all sizes. **Novoda** Novoda is a digital product agency dedicated to building high-quality software. Their team of engineers helps companies scale, modernise and improve their development practices to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Join us for an evening of learning, collaboration and community. See you there.

**About the London Software Guild** ​The London Software Guild gathers developers, architects, and teams across London who care deeply about the craft of building great software. No fluff, no vendor pitches — just people who take the work seriously, sharing what they've learned the hard way. *** ## ​**Tonight's Speakers** ## ​**🎤 Kieran — Founding Engineer, Demand-Genius** ​Kieran is a founding engineer at Demand-Genius, working to close the gap between how humans and machines perceive your brand versus reality. Background in electrical & electronic engineering, previously working on real-time payments systems, high-scale distributed dynamic rules engines, and reverse proxies. Third Start-Up/Scale-Up (because I'm dumb and have never learnt my lesson). ​ **Talk: The Statistical (Un)Certainty That Our AI Co-Founder Ruins Everything** ​We have handed the most powerful text prediction machines ever built the keys to our codebases. They write code that is statistically likely to be correct. But "statistically likely" and "correct" are not the same thing. As we move toward autonomous multi-agent systems writing production code at machine speed, that gap becomes the central engineering problem of our time. ​Code is not text. It is a formal, deterministic, mathematical structure that happens to be serialised as text. Every tool in the agentic coding stack — retrieval, editing, version control, coordination — treats it as text. ​This talk argues that the answer isn't better frontier models. It's better systems around models. Specifically, the engineering disciplines we've used for a century to control uncertain systems — feedback loops, formal verification, dependency analysis, and control theory — are the missing layer between "AI can write code" and "AI can write code you can trust." *** ## ​**🎤 Andy Roberts — Senior Engineering Leader** ​Andy Roberts is a senior engineering leader with 25+ years of experience — the kind where you've actually written the code, run the teams, and been in the room when things went wrong at scale. Previously Head of EMEA Enterprise Solutions at Apollo GraphQL, where he helped companies like [Booking.com](https://booking.com/), PayPal, and The New York Times stop arguing about their APIs. Before that, Head of API Engineering at RS Components, wrangling 11 teams. Has strong opinions about federated architecture and isn't afraid to use them. ​ **Talk: Built for Browsers, Billed by Tokens** *Your microservices solved for latency. AI agents are solving for context. Nobody told your APIs.* ​Every era of software development has been defined by a constraint that reshaped architecture. In the database era we optimised for round trips. In the web era we obsessed over latency. Mobile forced us to think about bandwidth and battery. Each shift required new instincts, new patterns, new defaults. We're in the middle of another one. ​The AI era introduces a new constraint: context. Language models have finite working memory, and every API response your services return goes into it. The kitchen-sink response payloads that work fine for browsers are quietly making your AI agents more expensive and less capable — and the cost is almost entirely invisible in your existing dashboards. ​This talk maps the constraint transition from latency to context, shows what it means for the microservice APIs you have today, and offers five concrete things you can do about it without touching a line of existing backend code.

**A fresh take on dating for straight and LGBTQIA+ singles in their 30s, 40s and 50s, brought to you by LoMAZ. We visit a museum on the last Friday of each month, before heading to the pub.** This month, join us for a relaxed evening of conversation and connections at the **British Museum**. It's just like a usual LoMAZ event except for one thing: everyone there will be single. Come for friendship, come for dates, come along! **HOW DOES IT WORK?** **6.00 - 6.40pm: MEET AND GREET IN GAIA FOOD & DRINKS (OPPOSITE THE MAIN MUSEUM ENTRANCE).** Gaia Food & Drinks, 62 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BG. [Map.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/n1TuSPALDCXZthuP7) We will then go to the museum * Look out for LoMAZ hosts wearing a 'host' sticker in a yellow frame and they will welcome you. * You can choose to wear a LoMAZ logo sticker (indicating you are straight) or a LoMAZ rainbow sticker (indicating you are LGBTQIA+), or you can wear both stickers. Wearing stickers means everyone can see who is part of the group and helps you find us as we move around the museum. If you see someone with a LoMAZ sticker, feel free to chat to each other. **6.45-7.40: EXPLORE THE MUSEUM** * We will explore the museum together. We will be visiting rooms 4, 6,7, 8 and 9. Hosts will always be there to chat to, and there will be an optional activity. **7.45: MEET TO WALK TO THE PUB**\- We will meet under the canopy outside\, to the right of the main exit at the top of the stairs \(Great Russell Street entrance\) **8pm - late:** **PUB SOCIAL: PENDERELS OAK** * We'll carry on the evening in the Prince of Wales (Covent Garden), 150 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, WC2B 5TD Covent Garden. [Map.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GRpfsgZKXvjAASow5) * As this is a free event, we can't afford to book a private space. The pub we are going to does not accept table bookings after 6pm. So please expect some standing and mingling. We will probably be downstairs. [https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit/late-opening-on-fridays](https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit/late-opening-on-fridays) **TICKETS:** We have booked tickets for the group: if you wish to use one of our tickets, you will need to enter the museum with a LoMAZ host **CONTACT ON THE NIGHT:** * **We'll update where the group is throughout the evening in the event comments.** * You can also message a host via Meetup if you have questions or any difficulties finding us. * Lates for Dates events do *not* have a WhatsApp group. **PLEASE NOTE:** * LoMAZ events are hosted by volunteers. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. * This is a mixed orientation event. Let’s keep it friendly and respectful—please report any concerns to the hosts or Meetup. * All attendees at this meetup are coming as individuals and are responsible for their own security, and health and safety. Please check the Meetup Help section and British Museum for their policies. **Thank you for your interest in the LoMAZ and our Museum Lates for Dates event.** Image credit: Eric Pouhier, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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.

**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

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-downtownnationwide-22/.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**💞 Speed Dating from Home – A Warm, Welcoming Experience for First Timers!** **🚨 ATTENTION: RSVPing Here Will NOT Reserve Your Spot!** You need to click the registration link for your age group below, register, and complete the personality quiz to be entered. **Spots fill up quickly** – act now to secure yours! **✅ Step 1: Find Your Age Group & Register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) --- ☕ **What if your next date started from your couch?** It can! Online speed dating removes all the awkward parts of traditional dating. A friendly host guides you through each round, so all you have to do is show up and be yourself. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Remote workers who love the convenience of online meetups - First-timers wanting a low-pressure, guided experience - Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation - People returning to dating after a break who want a gentle start ⭐ *"Finally, a dating event that doesn't make introverts feel out of place!"* – Grateful attendee **How It Works** 1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above. 2. **Take the Quick Compatibility Quiz** – Help us pair you with like-minded Cincinnati first-timers. 3. **Log In & Relax** – Join the Zoom call and let the fun begin. Your host handles the logistics! 4. **Enjoy the Conversations** – Each round is timed and guided so every chat feels natural and fun. 5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special. **Event Details** - **Format:** Online Zoom experience – intimate setting, professional hosting - **Location:** Your cozy space – meet from wherever you feel most comfortable - **Host:** Friendly host who makes first-timers feel welcome and at ease - **Vibe:** Genuine, enjoyable mini-dates with welcoming Cincinnati singles --- ✨ The best first-time experience happens at home – hosted on Zoom, welcoming and easy. 💖 ✨

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

**❤️‍🔥 First Timer Friendly Speed Dating – Connect Online, Feel at Home!** **⚠️ CRITICAL: Your Spot Is NOT Confirmed by RSVPing!** Follow these steps to secure entry: 1. Select your age group below 2. Click the registration link 3. Complete the personality quiz **Spots are extremely limited!** **👇 Pick Your Age Group & Secure Your Spot:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) --- 🤝 **Tired of swiping with no results?** Try real conversations instead! Forget everything you think you know about speed dating. Our online events are relaxed, guided, and perfect for anyone who's never done this before. Just log in from home and meet amazing Columbus singles. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - People returning to dating after a break who want a gentle start - Singles who feel more comfortable meeting from home first - Singles anxious about meeting in person who prefer the comfort of home **How It Works** 1. **Claim Your Spot** – Choose your age range and complete the sign-up process. 2. **Do the Matching Quiz** – It only takes a minute and dramatically improves your matches. 3. **Show Up on Zoom** – Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let the host guide you through each round. 4. **Start Chatting** – Short, timed conversations with compatible Columbus singles. No awkward silences! 5. **Get Your Matches** – After the event, mutual matches are revealed. Start a real connection! **Event Details** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – easy to join, private, and beginner-friendly - **Location:** Wherever you're most relaxed – that's your venue tonight - **Host:** Expert moderator ensuring every conversation flows naturally - **Vibe:** Warm, genuine conversations with Columbus locals who are looking for real connection ⭐ *"10/10 would do again. The host was amazing and I actually had fun dating!"* – Columbus first-timer **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need speed dating experience?** Absolutely not! This event is designed specifically for first-timers. Our host guides you through every step. **Is my information private?** Absolutely. Your contact details are never shared without mutual consent. --- ✨ Connect from your comfort zone with friendly Columbus first-timers – no pressure, just possibilities! 🌹 ✨