User Experience

**〜 unplugged pool day ☀️🏊** with temperatures expected to reach around **38°C** this Sunday, we're trading city streets for pools, shade, good conversations, and a slower pace of life. join us for a relaxed summer day at Palatinus. bring a book, a deck of cards, a board game, or simply yourself. **〜 What to expect** This isn't a structured event. It's simply a chance to spend a summer day together away from screens, the city heat and the noise of everyday life. Feel free to chat, read, play, swim, or simply chill. Come for the whole day or just a few hours. **〜 What to bring** * Swimsuit * Towel * Slippers (mandatory) * Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses * Water bottle * A book, cards, or a game if you'd like * Snacks if you'd like Food and drinks are also available for purchase inside the baths. **〜 Meeting Point** **📍Palatinus Strand Baths** @ the Margaret Island Budapest, Soó Rezső stny. 1, 1007 🕥 Meet us at the entrance at 10:30. You're welcome to join later as well, but please note that the baths may reach capacity due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. If you're arriving later, check the Meetup discussion for updates on where to find the group. **〜 Tickets** **🎟️** Participants are responsible for purchasing their own ticket. Prices: * Adult Ticket: 6,500 HUF * Student Ticket: 3,200 HUF Tickets can be purchased on-site or in advance through the [website](https://jegyek.palatinusstrand.hu/product/ed21d13d-775b-4cb3-a80a-080dd0d307d4). **📝 Notes** * Come alone or bring a friend. * Food and drinks inside the baths can only be purchased by card. * Entrance tickets can be purchased with either card or cash. * The baths may be very busy due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. * Phones can be used when needed, but we encourage everyone to enjoy a few hours with fewer digital distractions.

**"Man meets woman**" is *Yang Liu*'s pictogram book about gender differences that she experienced and put into a funny form for everyone to laugh and talk about. We will start out from watching her pictures (laughing) and discussing what they mean, how true they are and how much do we see them play a role in the everydays. Besides the picture book we go further discussing differences between men and women: the male and female brains, their ways of experiencing life and each other and the struggles and funny sides of dealing with these differences. Own experiences, funny examples, questions, and opinions are very welcome in this jaunty discussion! We hope to bring the two genders a little closer to each other on a lightsome evening of laughter and...surprises? The event will be held at the **underground part of Élesztő.**

Please contact me personally: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/leonid.syrovyatkin](https://www.facebook.com/leonid.syrovyatkin) Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/36305183643](https://wa.me/36305183643) Telegram: https://t.me/Rudra_AM We're heading to a rocky gorge. Its slopes are equipped with railings and ladders for safe passage. You can get there by bus or by car. Suitable for both adults and children aged 9 and older. Those traveling by bus will meet at Újpest-városkapu at 8:20 AM and return at 3:40 PM or 4:40 PM. Those traveling by car will meet at the parking lot at 10:05 AM: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKE9ycvSvibuDHNKA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKE9ycvSvibuDHNKA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZDY2cnpTbDk0emF3N1J2bXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5p8gQLVmIySPbeHwKkh4OBQllRFqAe2J6WQtoc2w_H2y1JBJxDLCFBbED3TA_aem_uEyenr8ScLR829-YjeZGmw) Bring your own lunch. Cost: 12,000 HUF. Registration is required

**〜 unplugged pool day ☀️🏊** with temperatures expected to reach around **38°C** this Sunday, we're trading city streets for pools, shade, good conversations, and a slower pace of life. join us for a relaxed summer day at Palatinus. bring a book, a deck of cards, a board game, or simply yourself. **〜 What to expect** This isn't a structured event. It's simply a chance to spend a summer day together away from screens, the city heat and the noise of everyday life. Feel free to chat, read, play, swim, or simply chill. Come for the whole day or just a few hours. **〜 What to bring** * Swimsuit * Towel * Slippers (mandatory) * Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses * Water bottle * A book, cards, or a game if you'd like * Snacks if you'd like Food and drinks are also available for purchase inside the baths. **〜 Meeting Point** **📍Palatinus Strand Baths** @ the Margaret Island Budapest, Soó Rezső stny. 1, 1007 🕥 Meet us at the entrance at 10:30. You're welcome to join later as well, but please note that the baths may reach capacity due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. If you're arriving later, check the Meetup discussion for updates on where to find the group. **〜 Tickets** **🎟️** Participants are responsible for purchasing their own ticket. Prices: * Adult Ticket: 6,500 HUF * Student Ticket: 3,200 HUF Tickets can be purchased on-site or in advance through the [website](https://jegyek.palatinusstrand.hu/product/ed21d13d-775b-4cb3-a80a-080dd0d307d4). **📝 Notes** * Come alone or bring a friend. * Food and drinks inside the baths can only be purchased by card. * Entrance tickets can be purchased with either card or cash. * The baths may be very busy due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. * Phones can be used when needed, but we encourage everyone to enjoy a few hours with fewer digital distractions.

**"Man meets woman**" is *Yang Liu*'s pictogram book about gender differences that she experienced and put into a funny form for everyone to laugh and talk about. We will start out from watching her pictures (laughing) and discussing what they mean, how true they are and how much do we see them play a role in the everydays. Besides the picture book we go further discussing differences between men and women: the male and female brains, their ways of experiencing life and each other and the struggles and funny sides of dealing with these differences. Own experiences, funny examples, questions, and opinions are very welcome in this jaunty discussion! We hope to bring the two genders a little closer to each other on a lightsome evening of laughter and...surprises? The event will be held at the **underground part of Élesztő.**

Please contact me personally: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/leonid.syrovyatkin](https://www.facebook.com/leonid.syrovyatkin) Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/36305183643](https://wa.me/36305183643) Telegram: https://t.me/Rudra_AM We're heading to a rocky gorge. Its slopes are equipped with railings and ladders for safe passage. You can get there by bus or by car. Suitable for both adults and children aged 9 and older. Those traveling by bus will meet at Újpest-városkapu at 8:20 AM and return at 3:40 PM or 4:40 PM. Those traveling by car will meet at the parking lot at 10:05 AM: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKE9ycvSvibuDHNKA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKE9ycvSvibuDHNKA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZDY2cnpTbDk0emF3N1J2bXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5p8gQLVmIySPbeHwKkh4OBQllRFqAe2J6WQtoc2w_H2y1JBJxDLCFBbED3TA_aem_uEyenr8ScLR829-YjeZGmw) Bring your own lunch. Cost: 12,000 HUF. Registration is required

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If you’re curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well. We are thrilled to bring our fourth BrowserStack QA Meetup on Thursday, July 9th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **Two Roads Diverged in a Wood: Docker Compose vs. Kubernetes** by **[Doug Reeder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdouglasreeder/)** **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** July 9, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** Docker Compose and Kubernetes are two of the most popular tools for running containerized applications. Their feature lists are similar. Architects and senior developers need to know how their different paradigms lead to unexpectedly different experiences in production.

We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there. https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/ **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com