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\> Note: If you have registered via luma\, please dont double register here\, Thanks\. **Talk: Polars and Pandas.** Comparison between Polars and Pandas dataframes and their use cases in data Engineering. Which data frames to be used for analytical solutions and for huge data pipelines. What are the pros and cons in both pandas and polars dataframes. **Author:** Priyanka Poornachandran [https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-p-481585192/] [I am a Principal Data Engineer, currently working in a health care domain. I widely use python for building data pipelines and using it widely for Data analysis and for building flask applications.I am having 10 plus years of experience in Data Engineering and staying in Ireland for the last 3 years] ============================= **Talk: Secure Coding One Stop Shop for Python** The goal is to provide a learning resource for secure coding in Python that is as comprehensive as those available for Java, C, C++, or Go. GitHub: [https://github.com/ossf/wg-best-practices-os-developers/tree/main/docs/Secure-Coding-Guide-for-Python](https://github.com/ossf/wg-best-practices-os-developers/tree/main/docs/Secure-Coding-Guide-for-Python) Web: [https://best.openssf.org/Secure-Coding-Guide-for-Python/](https://best.openssf.org/Secure-Coding-Guide-for-Python/) **Author**: Helge Wehder [https://www.linkedin.com/in/helge-wehder-b045101a] [Security Principal Master with a background in Operations Support Systems (OSS) for large scale radio networks using Python. Helge enjoys creating embedded systems with his 4 children. Plays Bass guitar on a Sunday session in Flann’s Athlone and does a bit of Inline Hockey for sports] **Author**: Bartlomiej Karas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlomiej-karas-154207325/] [Software Developer and Security Master at Ericsson, bringing hands-on experience with Cloud Native solutions and a strong command of multiple programming languages, including Python. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous security enhancements and developed various automation solutions for hardware installation. Beyond his professional work, Bartlomiej has a passion for Game Development and has created multiple games as a hobbyist.] **=============================** **Lightning Talk:** 1. TBA **=============================** **Venue:** Workday, [Building, 152, Kings, 152-155, 152-155 Church St, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 A0TN](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x48670c292581fddd:0x3c0551bb091102f0?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) Big thanks to our sponsor for this edition: [Workday](https://www.workday.com/en-gb/company/careers/life-at-workday.html)

Wednesday 13th May - 8 -10.30pm** Join us for Irelands best and biggest open mic featuring original Singer-songwriters and established artists in the beautiful surroundings of the Lansdowne Hotel. This weeks special guests is Aoife Moriarty This is a unique opportunity to share and enjoy, original songs and connect with fellow artists in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. This is a night not to be missed! Come celebrate the power of music and creativity. With limited performance spaces available, reserve your spot today! We want to ensure that as many people as possible get to play on the night, so we ask that you do *two* things: 1.** RSVP here on MeetUp.** 2.** Get to the venue as early as possible to confirm your attendance** 1. Please note we do our best to accommodate everyone. 2. We would be grateful if you only sign up if you fully intend to go as we have limited spots available. (Walk-in's are welcome but you might only get to play one song). **BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND CREATE A FANTASTIC AUDIENCE!** (Audience members and friends don't need to sign up, just performers.) We are** now asking that you made a conscience effort to .....** **BRING A FRIEND THIS HELPS GROW YOUR AUDIENCE !!!!** **DONATION** A** donation of €5.00 **will be requested on the night to help us keep these great events going. **LOCATION** Landsdowne Hotel 27 Penbroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin **COVID 19 AND OTHER RESPIRATORY ILLNESS** If you have any cold, flu or Covid symptoms please do not attend.

You'll meet your local guide at the meeting point a little before 11AM and show your booking. Then we'll commence a fascinating walking tour through the streets, sights, and sounds of Dublin old and new. You'll get an unrivalled insight to the history and culture that has shaped the capital you see today - warts and all, discover the lesser-known, intriguing oddities of our city, and get unique insider tips for the rest of your stay. Sites and topics covered include: Dublin Castle, Christchurch, Viking & Medieval Dublin, Temple Bar, fables, folklore and mythology, Trinity College, Stephen's Green, risings and rebellions, writers & rogues and so, so much more... please remember, places are limited and you must book your spot via: https://www.generationtours.com/dublin See you soon!

***[Save 50% getting a ticket in advance (only first 20 people)](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/social-language-exchange-tickets-1985534555304?discount=EarlyBirdsMeetup&keep_tld=true)*** **✨ Dynamic Conversations** Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables. There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**. **🏷️ Language Stickers on Arrival** As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive: • **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”) • **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”) You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals. **🔄 Rotations Every 30 Minutes** Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages. We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker. If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**. **🌍 Popular Languages** English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees. **📈 All Levels Welcome** Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome. The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate. **🃏 Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries** Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table. Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:00 PM**. **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €6 General Admission • €5 Students • €4 per person when you bring friends **⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)** Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**. **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events **🎉 Join Us!** A fun, relaxed evening full of languages, new people, and confidence-building conversations. **RSVP now! 🚀**

Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Wednesday in the Arlington** (Bachelor's Walk, Dublin 1) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations Wide range of languages: We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up. **Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event. We also have the events every Monday & Thursday in River Bar at 6.30pm.

About us: The Tibetan Dharma and Meditation Group is part of a Buddhist organisation based in Taiwan, which is centred on one of the greatest living Rinpoches (teachers) in the world at the moment. It aims to introduce people living in Ireland to Buddhist teachings and practices that have been passed to Rinpoche through his masters and their masters going back many, many generations in order to benefit and bring peace to all sentient beings. Location: We hold our meetings in the small hall at Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Get ready to turn up the heat and dance the night away in this epic Sensual Saturday bash by learning from international artists. **SENSUAL SATURDAY – GRAND EDITION \| Dance Dublin** Join us for a special edition of Sensual Saturday — an evening dedicated to Bachata, Salsa, and connection, featuring internationally renowned artists Kev & Sasha. They are back in Dublin after an amazing event last year. 📅 **Date:** Saturday, 16 May ⏰ **Time:** 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM 📍 **Location:** NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch, 18 Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar ### ⭐ Event Highlights * International guest artists **Kev & Sasha** * 90-minute **Sensual Bachata Intensive Workshop** * Social dancing with a perfect mix of Bachata & Salsa (70/30) * Beautiful venue in the heart of Dublin * Bachata & Salsa animations ### 🕺 Schedule **7:00 – 8:00 PM** Cuban Salsa Romántica (warm-up session) **8:00 – 9:30 PM** Sensual Bachata Workshop (90 minutes) with Kev & Sasha focusing on footwork, partnerwork and connection. **9:30 PM – 12:30 AM** Bachata & Salsa Social Night ### 🎟 Tickets Secure your spot early and take advantage of our **early bird offer**. Limited availability. [Buy on eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensual-saturday-grand-edition-dance-dublin-tickets-1987276681049) ### 🚗 Additional Info * Free parking is available nearby * Open to all levels * Come solo or with a partner Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, dance, and connection. Be part of it!

Hi :) 🐝 Finish-a-thon – let’s get the things we’ve been putting off done ✅ 📌 Rathmines Library (upstairs) Saturday, 16 May 2026 🕰️ 11AM-3PM We all have that project we have been putting off for a bit or that one to do we just can’t seem to cross off our to do list. Whether it is a craft project stuck in your drawer for too long, a book you’ve been meaning to get to or some course work you need to catch up on – getting things done is much easier in community. So come along and beat the procrastination impulse. We will provide tea, coffee and light snacks.

Free. Easy. No experience needed. We meet at 12:00 in Dublin city centre for a little hike - the kind that clears your head after a full week and reminds you why you started. This is community time. No agenda, no pitches, just good conversation with fellow solopreneurs, founders and professionals who get it. After the walk, we head to a nearby restaurant (costs not included in this meetup) No pressure to join, always welcome if you do. This is a free event hosted by the Accountability Circle. Want more? Join us online at [Accountability Circle](https://www.skool.com/bebeyond-now-momentum-makers-2352#) 📍 Exact meeting point in Dublin city centre, details shared before the event. 🚶 Beginner-friendly, flat route, all paces welcome.

### *A Free Introduction Event* **Dublin deserves more Quality Time.** Forget the "social events" with no quality. We’re "breaking up" with noise to bring you an evening that’s half sanctuary, half social. We will guide you through it! Welcome to **Books & Gossip**, our curated evening at the stunning Ruby Hotel Library. This is a **free introduction event**, designed to show you exactly what our community is all about. We’ve reserved the private Ruby Molly Library (a gorgeous, hidden gem usually closed to the public) so you can experience the magic of being truly present. *** ### ✨ The Quality Time Experience: We believe that a time to zone-out is as important as the social aspects of events, and that a little help can go a long way. This evening is designed to give you the best of both: * **📖 Reading time:** Dive into that book you’ve been meaning to read and calm down after a day of work. * **💬 "Gossip" time:** After the zone-out, we open the floor. This is a space for real talk, book swaps, and meeting like-minded people who are calm and eager to have quality conversations. * **🤝 Easy Connection:** We curate the atmosphere and guide the experience, so that talking to a "stranger" feels like catching up with a friend. *** ### 🕰️ The Program (Curated by your Quality Time Keepers): * **18:30 – 18:45 \|** Arrive, grab a drink, and find your cosy nook. * **18:45 – 20:00 \|** **Zone-Out:** Dive into your book. Slow down and recharge in a room of people doing the same. * **20:00 – 21:20 \|** **Zone-in (and gossip about books!):** This is where we share ideas, stories, and a few laughs over a drink. Don't worry - we'll help you get sociable! * **21:20 – 21:30 \|** Round-up and soft goodbyes. *** ### 🎒 What to bring: * **Your Literature:** Physical books, e-readers, graphic novels, journals, or poetry (We do not judge). * **Your Card:** The Ruby is a **no-cash hotel**, so bring your card if you’d like to support the venue by grabbing a cocktail, tea, or snack! 💳 * **Yourself:** No "content" needed, just your presence. 📸 Pictures will be sent to you after the event. *** ### 🎟️ Join the Movement: This specific event is **free to attend** as an introduction to our community. We want everyone to have the chance to see how a little bit of offline time can change your whole week. **Dublin deserves more Quality Time.** Let's start making it happen together. ### 🔑 Don't let the Quality Time end here... Loved the vibe? Want to be part of the movement? This intro event is just the beginning. We invite you to join our **Inner Circle Membership** (it’s free!). By joining our hub on [Lu.ma](https://luma.com/qualitytime_dublin), you’ll get: * **First Access:** Be the first to hear about our upcoming Reading Parties and Hangouts (before they hit social media!). * **Exclusive Perks:** Member-only discounts and secret "pop-up" socials. * **Community Voice:** Help us vote on new venues and event themes. **[👉 JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE FOR FREE](https://luma.com/qualitytime_dublin)** **Dublin deserves more Quality Time.** Let's make it a habit together. 📵✨ **Love, Maja & Lexie** 🦄🦆📚 *(The Quality Time Team)*

We're hosting another in-person writing session in the Old Town Café once more. What is a write-together? It's a couple of focused writing sprints (30 mins each) with breaks in between for for snacks and chats. It's a chance to get some writing done *and* to meet other writers. All are welcome, old hands and newbies alike, and you can write whatever you like. To find us, seek out the people with laptops and notebooks (and I'll have a table sign if I remember to pack it!)

We have returned! We got busy, blinked, and then a year passed. We missed you! You missed us! What a time to be alive! Anyway... I'm excited to announce our return to our first home **Squarespace**, on **May 14th**, where they will be treating us to two new talks, and some Pizza! \- Deployment orchestration with Auto Rollbacks using Argo \- **Sean Ryan** \- Reliable On\-Demand Cloud Environments for Microservice Development \- **Ronan Watkins** To facilitate building security we will be closing signups on May 12th. Please sign up before then to avoid disappointment. We are always on the look out for more speakers! If you've an idea, please reach out! And now that I mention it, the CFP for SRECon just opened, we can be your gateway to the next stage! Check it here: [https://www.usenix.org/conference/srecon26emea/call-for-participation](https://www.usenix.org/conference/srecon26emea/call-for-participation) Finally you can find us on the the **Irish Tech Community Slack** in the channel #SRE. Sign up [here](https://irishtechcommunity.com/). See you there! T.

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

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

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!