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* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything. This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism. We will have a variety of crafting supplies available including paint, yarn, crochet needles, beads, coloring books, origami paper, markers... However, feel free to bring your own supplies or current projects if you'd like to work on something specific. **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com

Hello peeps, welcome to the private meetup for board games in Berlin. Look forward to a relaxed boardgames event in a community centre. We will be playing inside the community centre. If you are looking for a group or games, just join us in the front. The entrance fee is 3 euros for the rent of the community centre rooms and cleanup of the rooms. We look to play in the Nachbarschaftszentrum „Bürger für Bürger“ near Bernauer Strasse U-Bahnhof. We usually play all types of games for example social deduction, casual, euro games, and strategy games. If you are new, is no worries, I will help you connect to a group. We start games every 15 mins so do not worry if you are late. We mostly play in the English language as it is the language most people are comfortable with. We usually bring games with us but you are welcome to bring your own. Due to corona rules in Berlin (for more info: https://www.berlin.de/corona/en/measures/), please make sure to follow the rules on the page. The meetup is strictly for a maximum of persons as stated in the meetup so please register on the meetup event before. Please follow the rules and hygiene concept from the community centre. Please do not bring outside drinks. Please smoke or gather in the night not outside the community centre as we look to be accomodating to the neighbours. If you have any questions, please let me know.

**Center Berlin Toastmasters: Put your words into action** New time: 7pm please arrive 10 minutes earlier. Join us for an exciting event where you can **put your words into action**! Toastmasters Berlin is hosting this **in-person event** at the **St. Lukas Church**. It's the perfect opportunity to enhance your public speaking skills, gain confidence, and connect with like-minded individuals. At Center Berlin Toastmasters, we believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, you'll find a place to grow and improve your communication skills. Our experienced members will provide valuable feedback and guidance to help you become a more effective speaker. Don't miss this chance to **challenge yourself** and expand your horizons. Join us at the **St. Lukas Church** at 7:00 PM and let your words make an impact! **Agenda of the evening:** **Welcome and Introductions:** The Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD) often opens the meeting, who welcomes everyone and introduces the meeting's theme or agenda. The TMOD also introduces the key roles and functionaries for that session. **Prepared Speeches:** A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to prepared speeches. Members working through various projects in the Toastmasters education program deliver speeches based on their chosen projects. Each speech is evaluated by a designated evaluator who provides feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. **Table Topics:** Table Topics is a segment where impromptu speaking skills are tested. The Table Topics Master presents a series of short, unprepared speaking challenges or questions, and members or guests are invited to come to the podium and give a brief, improvised response. **Evaluations:** Following the prepared speeches and Table Topics segment, evaluators provide constructive feedback to speakers. These evaluations focus on content, delivery, body language, and time management. The goal is to help speakers improve their speaking skills. **Reports and Functionary Roles:** The meeting may include various functionary roles, such as the Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, and others, who report on their observations and contributions to the session. These roles help members improve their language and time management skills. **General Evaluator:** The General Evaluator provides an overall assessment of the meeting, highlighting what went well and offering suggestions for improvement. They may also evaluate the evaluators' performance. **Awards and Recognitions:** Toastmasters sessions often conclude with awards and recognitions, including the Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, and Best Table Topics Speaker. These awards encourage members to strive for excellence in their speaking and leadership abilities. **Closing:** The meeting concludes with closing remarks from the Toastmaster of the Day, who may express gratitude to participants and encourage them to continue their Toastmasters journey. **Networking and Socialising:** After the formal meeting, members and guests often have the opportunity to network, socialise, and discuss their experiences in a more relaxed setting. Address: Bernburger Straße 4-5, 10963 Berlin Phone: +49 160 2376546 Email: [cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com](mailto:cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com) See you there!

**New to the game? Please join our beginner-friendly Sunday event instead!** Hi folks, this is a special meetup group for the regular Blood on the Clocktower games every Tuesday in Berlin Mitte. This event is aimed at players who are already very familiar with Clocktower - if you have dozens of games under your belt and are excited to play custom scripts with other seasoned players, this is the event for you! Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. If you are marked as "going" in Meetup and are in your seat at 19:00, your place is guaranteed. All other seats are first come, first served. There is a €3 entrance fee per person to cover the cost of hiring the venue, payable in cash. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.

​This meetup is a social coding jam where we use AI to quickly turn fun ideas into functional apps. Whether you're an experienced developer or have never written a line of code, you'll fit right in. There will be **free alcohol, soft drinks, and snacks** for all attendees! This time we're teaming up with our friends at [Softr](https://www.softr.io/). Bring an idea or just curiosity, and we'll team you up, point you at Softr's AI-powered, no-code builder, and you'll leave with a working app — or whatever else you dream up. ​A few flavours of **what folks might build on the night**: * ​Turn a messy spreadsheet into a real, login-protected app * ​Build the internal tool to automate the boring part of your job * ​Spin up a portal for your community, side project, or weirdest idea [Softr](https://www.softr.io/) is an AI app builder that turns your ideas into real business apps — client portals, internal tools, dashboards — complete with login, permissions, live data, and workflow automation. ​**Format 🛠️** ​We'll be teaming up in small groups of 3-4 people. We'll provide a few starter prompts to get you going, and then it's heads-down building with your teammates. The goal is to vibe, learn from each other, and walk out with something working. ​**New to vibe coding? ✨** ​No worries. We'll provide simple starter ideas, example prompts, and tool suggestions so even total beginners can dive in without stress. ​**Schedule 🕒** ​(Doors open early so we can settle in. Aim to arrive by 18:20 so we can kick off on time.) ​18:30 — Welcome ​18:40 — Intro from the Softr team ​18:55 — Challenge brief & team formation 🤝 ​19:00 — Round 1: Build 💻 ​19:45 — Break (snacks, drinks, swap ideas) 🥕 ​20:00 — Round 2: Keep building 🏗️ ​20:30 — Optional demos (show what you made!) 📺 ​20:50 — Hang out, network, make friends ☀️ ​21:00 — Close ​**Who is it for?** ​Anyone! Curious coders, tinkerers, designers, founders, AI-curious folks, and developers. If you've ever wanted to turn an idea into a working app without writing code, you belong here. ​**What to bring** ​- Laptop 💻 \- Vibes ⚡ ​**Location 📍** [Rhabarber, Berlin](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZZBbscwoey7ZszRn6) ​🌟 No pressure, no gatekeeping. Just good people, fun ideas, and some fast-paced collaborative building.

Come play Magic's most accessible competitive format! We meet every Tuesday at 18:30 at RuDi-Das Stralauer Kultur- und Nachbarschaftszentrum in Friedrichshain, \~10 minutes by foot from Warschauer Str. and Ostkreuz. **The best way to get in touch is to join the WhatsApp group:** https://unlock.ly/I7IhAbb *Even if Meetup has only 1 or 2 RSVPs, we are normally 20-30 people every week!* **FAQ:** **Do I need my own deck?** No, people that come bring extra decks, and you are free to borrow one if you want to test the format before buying into it! **Casual or Competitive?** We play casually to allow people to come late and leave early. Feel free to stay for any amount of time between 18:30 and 22:30. To this end, feel free to bring proxies, as long as it is clear what card you are proxying! **Why do you charge an entry fee?** Our 2 euro entry fee is a donation to the community center that we use to host our event.

The next Pitch and Planning Session will be on: [🕰️](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t85/2/16/1f570.png) **Tue. June 2nd at 19:00** [📍](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png)**House of Music** **RAW Gelande** **Revalerstr 99,** **10245 Berlin** The event is on the ground floor, by the bar. This is a very large and amazing space that we are now calling home. We are super looking forward to hearing your pitches and watching you meet people ready to help you make your films a reality in the really real world! Please note that this is a free event. In order to support the work we do, our community, and the lovely space that is gracious enough to let us hold events there, all we ask is that that you have 2 drinks of some kind or at least some snacks. That would help us out a lot! [🍸](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb/2/16/1f378.png) For those who are new, our Pitch and Planning Session is a monthly English language event held here in Berlin for people who have an idea for a film and would like to pitch it, as well as those people who are eager to work on films. It's all about getting films made. If you have a film idea that is burning a hole in your brain, tell the people in the audience your story idea and hopefully you will meet people who can help you make your idea into a reality! This event is also for people who want to help out in all aspects of filmmaking to help make these pitches happen. So if your passion is camera, sound, hair and makeup, writing, lighting, fighting, or anything that could help, you are always welcome. Whether you're new to filmmaking or experienced and want to work on something cool and creative, no matter what your area of expertise/interest is, this is for you! Be sure to show up to either pitch your idea or be ready to listen to some interesting pitches from excited people and potentially help someone make their film. Let's make some cool shit! If you still want more information you can head on over to our website: https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/pitch-planning.php I have been a part of making some of these pitched projects into real world movies and I have always had a blast.

**ENG** \| **GER** **Welcome to *Coach Connect*!** Hi, I am Daniela 🤍 As a passionate systemic Life and Business Coach based in Berlin, I’m so excited to build this community together with other amazing coaches. Are you a coach looking to connect with other reflective, passionate, and inspiring individuals in the coaching world? This group is for everyone who shares a love for coaching and wants to build a supportive network. What you can expect: ✨ **Exchange and Inspiration:** Meet other coaches, share experiences, and expand your perspective. 🤝 **Collaboration and Partnerships:** Find like-minded people for joint projects and exciting new ideas. 💬 **Support and Reflection:** Support each other through challenges and celebrate successes together. 🍷 **Relaxed Evenings:** Enjoy meaningful conversations and great company in an open and reflective atmosphere. 🍽 **Monthly Dinner:** Join us every first Thursday of the month for a shared dinner to connect on a deeper level and enjoy a great evening together. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting out in the coaching world – you're welcome here! Together, we can grow, learn from each other, and create a network that enriches us all. 💛 **Contribution:** To support the organization and cover platform fees, I kindly ask for a small donation: → **€5** via PayPal You can send your donation via **PayPal to magalhda@yahoo.de** with the note **"Coach Dinner + Date of the event"**. Once received, your spot is confirmed and I’ll take care of the restaurant reservation. Can’t wait to see you there! 💛 Daniela Join *Coach Connect*! -- **Willkommen bei *Coach Connect*!** Hi, ich bin Daniela 🤍, eine leidenschaftliche systemische Life- und Business-Coachin aus Berlin, und ich freue mich sehr, gemeinsam mit anderen inspirierenden Coaches diese Community aufzubauen. Bist du Coach und möchtest dich mit anderen reflektierten, engagierten und inspirierenden Menschen aus der Coaching-Welt vernetzen? Diese Gruppe ist für alle, die ihre Leidenschaft für Coaching teilen und ein unterstützendes Netzwerk aufbauen möchten. Was dich hier erwartet: ✨ **Austausch und Inspiration:** Lerne andere Coaches kennen, tausche Erfahrungen aus und erweitere deinen Horizont. 🤝 **Kooperation und Partnerschaften:** Finde Gleichgesinnte für gemeinsame Projekte und spannende neue Ideen. 💬 **Support und Reflexion:** Unterstützt euch gegenseitig bei Herausforderungen und feiert Erfolge zusammen. 🍷 **Entspannte Abende:** Genieße wertvolle Gespräche und angenehme Gesellschaft in einer offenen und reflektierten Atmosphäre. 🍽 **Monatliches Dinner:** Triff uns jeden ersten Donnerstag im Monat zu einem gemeinsamen Dinner. Tauscht euch aus, vernetzt euch intensiver und genießt einen wundervollen Abend zusammen. Egal, ob du bereits erfahren bist oder gerade erst in die Coaching-Welt eintauchst – hier bist du willkommen! Gemeinsam können wir wachsen, voneinander lernen und ein Netzwerk schaffen, das uns alle bereichert. 💛 **Beitrag** Zur Unterstützung der Organisation und zur Deckung der Plattformkosten freue ich mich über eine kleine Spende: → gerne **5 €** Bitte sende deinen Beitrag via **PayPal an magalhda@yahoo.de** mit dem Betreff **„Coach Dinner + Datum des Events“**. Sobald er eingegangen ist, ist dein Platz gesichert und ich übernehme die Restaurantreservierung. Ich freue mich auf dich! 💛 **Daniela** Mach mit und sei Teil von *Coach Connect*!

Welcome to the board game night in Zehlendorf. No matter if you like Carcassonne or Spirit Island, we have all sorts of modern board games in our collection and can give you a quick run through, so that you don't have to read through the rulebooks. But, of course, feel free to bring your favorite game too. It's a 1.5€ fee that goes to the Mittelhof e.V. association. Bring your drinks and snacks.

Ready to captivate any audience, nail your next presentation, or give feedback that people actually enjoy hearing? Then come check out **First Berlin Toastmasters**, Berlin's oldest public speaking club. We're a warm, supportive, and international community here to learn, practice, and grow together. Our meetings are full of laughter, and every voice adds something special. The stage is a safe space, so come by, listen, and see how much fun communication can be. Please, be our guest! The most important people in the room aren't the speakers, they're the audience. Your presence, energy, and reactions are what bring the evening to life. **When** 🗓️ Every **1st & 3rd Wednesday** of the month 🕒 Doors open at **6:30 PM** \- Event starts at **6:45 PM** sharp **Where** St. Lukas-Kirche (near Anhalter Bahnhof) Bernburger Straße 4-5 10963 Berlin 📍 [https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9](https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9) You’ll find us in the **Gemeindesaal** on the first floor of the building to the right of the church. We look forward to welcoming you! Best wishes, John aka Yevgen Schweden - VP Public Relations Important note: We take pictures and clips during our meetings for promotional use only. By attending our meetings, you agree to that by default. If you don´t want to be on any picture, please let the VP PR or another representative from the board know (for example the president.)

Most participants sign up from outside Meetup. We usually are 5 to 12. **Get your ticket on:** [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/productivityday/1057985](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/productivityday/1057985) **This is for you if:** You are a professional, entrepreneur, freelancer, researcher, creative, or a team. You have been wanting: **○** to get stuff done without distractions **○** prioritize your deep-work over meetings and shallow-work **○** be in a community of motivated, conscious people **○** no more & procrastination, nor working alone **○** to strengthen your concentration & Flow-states (super-)skills **During the session you will** ○ deep-work with high focus on your most important ​tasks ○ while ​training your mind for Deep Focus, Flow-states and advanced Productivity skills ○ in an open-hearted community of professionals & leaders Most people get 2-3x more work done than usual, and experience energy & peace of mind as result. You will probably save yourself several work hours this week, and maybe make some magic happen! It's okay to leave after 3h if you need to. **About this session** You will be working on our own tasks while practicing the Flow-Working method. The session includes a mental warm up, as well as energizing breaks with movement, stretching and connection with the other participants **Group size**: 6-15 **Pricing**: 12€/15€ or donation **Where**: Online on Zoom **Get your ticket now on:** [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/productivityday/1057985](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/productivityday/1057985)

**Hello every boardgame enjoyer!** We'll continue our weekly boardgame evenings every Wednesday in Drehmoment (Glasgower Str. 29, 13349 Berlin) from 19:00. You are all invited to join us! You can expect a lot of fun light games suitable for the location. We have a small library of games you are free to use (but you are also encouraged to bring your own). The games are fast so feel free to join any time! Gamers of all experience levels are welcome. Drehmoment is a classic Berlin bar, they offer varius drinks and have the best cocktails in Wedding. We have a big room in the back just for us. We are allowed to bring your own food and they have snacks for sale. A couple of ground rules that we take seriously: 1. We are guests at Drehmoment, please treat their staff with respect. 2. There is no entry fee but please support the bar by buying drinks or snacks while you are playing. 3. Be efficient in your seating and kind to other patrons. See you on Wednesday

**Join us for a hands-on AI prototyping afternoon at The Delta Campus.** Bring your laptop, bring an idea - and spend a few hours **building a first prototype together with other founders**, builders, and curious **AI users**. We’ll give a short intro into **vibe coding and AI prototyping**: which tools to use, how to structure your idea, how to prompt better, and how to get unstuck. After that, it’s mostly **hands-on building**, testing, troubleshooting, and **exchanging ideas in the room**. This event is also a **warm-up for our next AI Accelerator cohort starting in September**. We’ll briefly share what the program is about, who it is for, and how it helps startups & small businesses use AI in their daily work. **Details** 📍 Location: The Delta Campus 📅 Date: 4 June ⏰ Time: 10:00–13:00 💻 Bring: Your laptop + ideally one idea you want to prototype **Agenda** **10:00 – Welcome & short intro // AI Accelerator Cohort 2 info** AI prototyping, vibe coding, tools, prompts, and setup. **10:30 – Build session** Work on your own idea with guidance, troubleshooting, and feedback. **12:30 – Optional sharing & exchange** Show what you built, ask questions, or get feedback. Come with an idea. Leave with a first version. 🚀

Network and get inspired with Entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds every first Friday of the month (except January). Agenda: Boardingtime: 18:00 -18:30 I) Intro-Round: Everybody 1-2 minutes + business of the month: Smart Coop Germany with Magdalena Ziomek Pause II) Main Topic with Jarun Jain* Pause III) Final-Round * AI has changed the rules. You don’t need months of work and a team to deploy a product. With the right tools and approach you can move from idea to live product faster than ever. In this hands-on session Varun Jain will walk you through this exact workflow using modern ai-tools. What we will cover: * Define your business idea * Structure the project * Write promts for vibe coding platforms * Develope the product * Deploy the Product * Tools to build and grow Tools we will use: ChatGTP, OpenAI API, Gemini API, Codex, Gemini Antigravity, VS-Code and GitHub Copilot. If you have an idea you want to turn into a product, this event is for your. No technical skills are required. Important notice: please bring your laptop! **** About Varun Jain: Varun is a product builder with 15 years of experience across startups in multiple countries. He is open to collaborations in consulting, mentoring and community events. About Business of the month in June: Smart Coop is a model, where 1.300 freelancers and remote workers from 50 different countries are keeping their freedom and independance while having the benefits of beeing employed in Germany. **** Event is free if charge! Please bring some wine and snacks instead- and this time also your laptop! 🙃

NOTICE CHANGE OF LOCATION. WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE SHARON WOODS METRO PARK - THIS MONTH ONLY. Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 Enter the park from Cleveland Avenue and stay on the main park drive until it dead-ends into a turn around parking lot. We will meet at the Schrock Lake Shelter just off this parking area to the right. We will be taking a Guided Walk with access very near the shelter, on the Edward S Thomas trail, an ADA flat, hard-packed gravel surface trail. This walk will be led by Carrie Keller, Outdoor Naturalist at the park, and Megan Richley, Inclusion Coordinator for the Metro Parks. Wear sneakers or other shoes covering the entire foot. Sandals or flip-flops are ill advised. Sighted guides will be available. Target audience for this group is persons who are visually impaired, especially those who have experienced recent loss, however, all are welcome, including family members and supports. Light refreshments will be served. There will not be a Conference Call option for this meeting.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)