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\-\-\-\-\-\-\-PLEASE REGISTER ONLY THROUGH [THIS LINK](https://event.meetmaps.com/DS26/en/registration)\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Join us for another Tech Talk at Glovo HQ 🚀** We’re opening the doors of Yellow Park for the **Data Science Tech Meetup on Thursday, June 11th**, to explore how to scale advanced AI for real-world product discovery and categorization. Glovo’s team and Anna Sánchez from Wallapop will join the conversation to share their experiences building AI solutions at scale for product discovery and categorization * **Deploying LLMs at Scale at Delivery Hero:** Our very own team **[Aleix López](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleixlopezpascual/)** and **[Pablo Medin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablojmed/)**[a](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablojmed/) will share what they've learned deploying LLMs in production at Delivery Hero for food categorization across millions of products and multiple markets. Rather than focusing on the model itself, we'll dive into the parts that don't usually make it into papers or blog posts: hard-won takeaways on evaluation, cost optimization, and stakeholder management. * **The Path to Semantic Search at Wallapop: [Anna Sánchez Espunyes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-s%C3%A1nchez-espunyes/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-s%C3%A1nchez-espunyes/)from Wallapop will talk about how the company moved beyond rigid keyword matching. She’ll break down how they use embeddings to understand what users actually mean when typing vague or misspelled queries into a constantly changing inventory of 100M listings. **🎤 AGENDA:** * 18:30 – 19:00 \| Deploying LLMs at Scale at Delivery Hero \(Aleix López & Pablo Medina\) \+ 10 min Q&A * 19:00 – 19:30 \| Path to Semantic Search at Wallapop \(Anna Sánchez Espunyes\) \+ 10 min Q&A * 19:30 – 20:30 \| Drinks & Food **⏰ WHEN:** Thursday\, June 11th\, 2026 \| 18:30 to 20:30 **📍 WHERE:** Glovo HQ - Llull 108, 08005 Barcelona

Ven a disfrutar de los jueves eclécticos en Ocaña en Vivo! ¡Este mes tenemos grupos de flamenco, blues, rumba, latin, y de todo un poco ! Como siempre , los jueves son eclécticos en nuestro Café-Restaurante. Un popurrí de artistas para pasarlo en grande, cada mes con nuevos grupos de flamenco, blues, rumba, latin y de todo un poco! Todos los jueves desde las 21h, ¡y a entrada libre!

**Important:** * Please sign up on the following website to complete your sign up: [https://uxdx.com/community/community-barcelona-2026-06-11/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-barcelona-2026-06-11/) An in-person series of meetups focused on helping product & engineering teams in Copenhagen bridge the gap between UX, Product, Design, and Dev, and to build better products faster, together. **Agenda:** **18:30 - 19:00** Opening and registration **19:00 - 19:15** Welcome from the UXDX Ambassadors and Preply **19:15 - 19:45** Talk 1: Oana Stroe, Product Design Lead at Hubtype **19:50 - 20:15** Talk 2: Mert Tas, Principal Product Manager at Vista **20:30 - 21:00** Closing and networking ## **✨ Talks** **Talk by Oana Stroe -** [The Silo is Dead. Long Live the Silo.](https://uxdx.com/session/the-silo-is-dead-long-live-the-silo/) This talk explores how AI is reshaping ownership, craft and collaboration in cross-functional teams, and why the specialists who feel most threatened might actually be the ones who matter most. Expect honest observations and some uncomfortable questions. **Talk by Mert Tas -** [AI, Collaboration, and Hidden Tradeoffs of Product Teams](https://uxdx.com/session/ai-collaboration-and-hidden-tradeoffs-of-product-teams/) Generative AI is changing how product, design, and engineering teams work together, from how ideas are explored to how decisions are discussed and documented. In this session, Mert will share practical experiences from working on complex design and personalization products at Vistaprint: where AI genuinely improves quality, shared context, and speed, and where it risks creating shallow alignment, coordination overhead, or endless artifact generation instead of deeper thinking. The session is intended less as a prescription and more as an honest reflection on the new collaboration tradeoffs many teams are already starting to feel. ## **About UXDX** UXDX helps teams shift from project based delivery to empowered, autonomous product teams. We host global conferences and over 150 free community events each year, bringing together UX, Product, Design and Development practitioners to share how real teams build better products faster.

**“¿Cómo conseguimos grandes diseñadores? Los grandes diseñadores diseñan, por supuesto.”** *Fred Brooks* **“Entonces, ¿cómo se supone que vamos a conseguir grandes arquitectos si solo tienen la oportunidad de ser arquitectos menos de media docena de veces en su carrera?”** *Ted Neward* ¡Estamos de vuelta con otra [kata focalizada en diseño de sistemas](https://www.architecturalkatas.com/)! 🎉 ¿Qué es una [kata de arquitectura](https://continuous-architecture.org/docs/rituals/architecture-kata.html)? En pocas palabras, los katas de arquitectura son ejercicios diseñados para maximizar el esfuerzo en arquitectura, minimizar los costes innecesarios y completar todos los elementos críticos que un ejercicio de arquitectura debe incluir: un cliente, restricciones del proyecto, requisitos cambiantes, compañer@s y un proceso de revisión. No se requiere experiencia previa en diseño de sistemas o arquitectura. No tener experiencia puede ser incluso más beneficioso: no tendrás ideas preexistentes sobre cómo “debería” hacerse. *El idioma principal será el 🇪🇸 y podemos acomodarnos al 🇬🇧 según asistentes.* **📅 Agenda** * 18:30-18:45. Bienvenida de [eDreams ODIGEO](https://www.edreamsodigeo.com/es/). * 18:45-20:00. Introducción breve a la kata, **cell-based architecture** **y sus diferencias con microservicios**. Después trabajaremos en grupos pequeños, de 3 a 5 personas, sobre un escenario ficticio pero realista que revelaremos durante el evento. Finalmente, pondremos en común las soluciones propuestas. * 20:30-21:00. Networking. **🙇‍♀️ Facilitan** [Anyul Rivas ](https://es.linkedin.com/in/anyulled/es)\- Senior Solutions Architect en GFT\. **🏢 Dónde** 🆕 eDreams ODIGEO: [Carrer Bailèn, 67-69, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fUHS4AtZGf6D9UoL8) *Si tenéis problemas para llegar o acceder, contactad a través de comentarios en el meetup.* Queremos agradecer a nuestro sponsor, [eDreams ODIGEO](https://www.edreamsodigeo.com/es/) 🙌, por facilitarnos el espacio, snacks y refrescos 🍲 🍕 🍴🥤🧃 ¡Nos vemos allí!

**¿LA MEJOR MANERA DE OLVIDAR UN DÍA DE TRABAJO, DESCONECTAR Y CONOCER NUEVOS AMIGOS INTERNACIONALES?** ¡La tienes con este Nuevísimo Evento de **Intercambio de Idiomas/Language** Exchange de CADA Jueves! Ven y Disfruta del **Evento GRATIS** en uno de los bares más famosos de Barcelona, **HYDE CLUB**, justo al lado de Paseo de Gracia. ¡También tenemos **sala dedicada** para poder **Bailar** plan Disco o entretenerte con nuestra **MÚSICA en Vivo**! ✅ Siempre viene MUCHA MÁS GENTE de la que ves aquí apuntadas, ya que trabajamos en varias redes. ✅ Puedes encontrar la LISTA de los eventos semanales aquí: https://www.bcnvidasocial.com ✅ HYDE CLUB es uno de los LOCALES **MÁS COOL** de Barcelona City, al lado del mismo PASEIG DE GRACIA. Para HACER NUEVOS AMIGOS Y EVENTOS Internacionales GRATIS, Únete al Grupo de WHATSAPP: [https://bcnvidasocial.com/letsgo.php?link=whatsapp](https://bcnvidasocial.com/letsgo.php?link=whatsapp) Web: [https://www.bcnvidasocial.com](https://www.bcnvidasocial.com/) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/bcnvidasocial](https://www.facebook.com/bcnvidasocial) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bcnvidasocial/](https://www.instagram.com/bcnvidasocial/) \*\*Con la asistencia a nuestros eventos consientes en la cesión de tus derechos de imagen para nuestro uso promocional en redes sociales.

Propongo una primera quedada pequeña entre personas que acompañan procesos personales, relacionales, terapéuticos, corporales, creativos o comunitarios. La idea es encontrarnos entre pares y ver si hay afinidad para hablar de práctica, vínculos, límites, comunicación, coherencia, cansancio, exposición, dinero y soledad profesional; pero también de algo más de fondo: qué implica intentar cuidar la forma en que nos relacionamos con los demás y con nosotros mismos, y qué consecuencias concretas tiene vivir y acompañar desde un lugar más honesto. No está pensado como una formación, una supervisión formal ni un grupo terapéutico. Tampoco como una tribu cerrada, un espacio donde todo el mundo hable igual o un encuentro de networking vacío. Está pensado para personas que ya acompañan o tienen experiencia en relación de ayuda, terapia, educación social, mediación, cuerpo, procesos grupales, creatividad o acompañamiento comunitario, y que echen de menos espacios más horizontales donde poder pensar, contrastar y compartir desde la práctica y desde lo que implica intentar vivir con más honestidad y cuidado en la forma de relacionarse. Esta primera quedada será simplemente una mesa tranquila para conocernos y ver si aparece resonancia. Si hay afinidad, me gustaría que pudiera nacer algo con continuidad; una mesa mensual de apoyo/intervisión entre pares y también una pequeña red viva desde la que puedan surgir otros planes y formas de compartir más allá del contexto puramente profesional. Si no, simplemente habrá sido un café y una conversación :) Pd: Esta convocatoria forma parte de una primera fase de prueba del grupo. Habrá una mesa presencial de domingo y una mesa presencial entre semana. La idea es ver dónde aparece afinidad y, más adelante, si tiene sentido crear algo con continuidad.

Enjoy a live jazz concert while you eat or have a drink. The best way to end the week! Free entrance but you are welcome to tip the band! En Ocaña tenemos jazz en directo todos los domingos! La mejor forma de terminar la semana. La entrada es libre y a taquilla inversa! A Ocaña tenim jazz en directe tots els diumenges! La millor forma de tancar la setmana. Entrada lliure amb taquilla inversa.

Curious about how AI is transforming the way we build and grow businesses? Join us for a relaxed networking night in Barcelona where entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals come together to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities. 📅 **Saturday at 20:00** 📍 **Unplug Bar – Carrer Ataülf 18, Barcelona** 🍸 **Free Access:** Join us for free! We simply ask guests to purchase a minimum drink (€4) to support the venue. I have experience creating and implementing AI solutions for businesses, especially in the real estate and tourism sectors. During this meetup, we’ll talk about how AI is being applied in business right now — from automating processes and improving customer experience to creating travel solutions, digital products, and new business models. 💡 Real examples we’ll discuss: • How AI can be used in real estate to automate client communication, qualify leads, improve property matching, and create faster follow-up systems • How AI can be applied in tourism to create smarter travel experiences, including virtual guides, personalized itineraries, and multilingual support • How automation can reduce costs, save time, and increase efficiency in service-based businesses 💡 What we’ll cover: • How AI can help you grow your business • Practical ways to implement AI today • Opportunities in travel, tech, and digital business • Networking, collaboration, and idea sharing This is not a formal event — it’s a casual space to meet other entrepreneurs, build connections, exchange contacts, and explore ways to collaborate and create business opportunities together 🤝 Grab a drink, meet like-minded people, and talk about ideas in a relaxed atmosphere 🍻 We’ll also share a real example of how travelers are exploring Barcelona using AI-powered tools and virtual guides. 👉 You can check the concept here: [https://tour-mate.com/](https://tour-mate.com/) Whether you're building something, starting out, or just curious about AI and business — you're welcome to join 🙌 Let’s connect, share ideas, and grow together.

**(CASTELLANO a continuación 🌲 ENGLISH below)** Amb ganes d'un dia d'autèntica muntanya? Doncs no et pots perdre **el clàssic "Pedraforca 360º" enmig del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró**. No t'espantis... avui no pujarem aquest majestuós cim... "simplement" volem fer la **volta completa al Pedraforca** entre frondosos boscos per antics camins històrics com el Camí dels Bons Homes... i per poder admirar la que molts consideren la muntanya més singular i impressionant de Catalunya... des de tots els angles! **Una ruta increïble de 17km i 700m de desnivell que ens farà connectar amb uns boscos, un aire, unes pedres, uns prats d'alta muntanya en plena explosió primaveral i unes vistes... que són un regal per a l'ànima! ;-)** ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 15€ cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- **⛰️ CASTELLANO 📷** Con ganas de un día de auténtica montaña? Pues no te puedes perder **el clássico "Pedraforca 360º" en medio del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró**. No te asustes... hoy no subiremos a la cima del Pedraforca... una ruta para montañeros muy experimentados... Nosotros hoy "simplemente" queremos darle la **vuelta completa a esta mítica montaña** entre frondosos bosques y espectaculares vistas... **Una ruta increíble de 17km y 700m de desnivel** que nos hará **conectar con unos bosques, un aire, unas piedras, unos prados alpinos en plena explosión primaveral y unas vistas... que son un regalo par el alma! ;-)** **Hoy es el día. No te la pierdas.** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 15€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌱 **ENGLISH** 🐞 Do you feel like doing some real mountain hiking? **Today we want to complete the classic ‘Pedraforca 360’**. Don’t worry! Today we are not going to reach the peak of this majestic mountain we ‘just’ want to **complete the tour** **around the Pedraforca** so we can admire it from all angles! Some say that it is **Catalonia’s most unique and impressive mountain**. As this route is **17km long with a 700m elevation gain**, it is not particularly difficult and what is great is that we can connect with the forests, trees, stones, meadows, and views of this emblematic mountain which are real gifts to the soul. **Today is the day. Don't miss it out!** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €15 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €40** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Ciao! Este sábado por la tarde te invito a dejar atrás el ruido de la ciudad y conectar con la naturaleza en un **paseo al atardecer por el Parque Agrario de Gallecs**, un paraíso rural a solo 15 km de Barcelona. Comenzaremos nuestro recorrido desde la estación de tren de **Mollet del Vallès (Mollet-Sant Fost)**, y caminaremos entre campos, caminos de tierra y paisajes abiertos que invitan a la contemplación. Gallecs es un espacio único de más de 730 hectáreas, que ha sabido conservar su **identidad rural, valores naturales y paisajísticos**. Durante el paseo, haremos una **parada en la agrotienda de Gallecs**, gestionada por campesinos locales, donde encontraremos **productos ecológicos, artesanales y de proximidad**. Y para quienes quieran alargar el encuentro, después de la excursión propondré tomar algo y picar unas tapas 🍻🧆en el **encantador casco antiguo de Mollet del Vallès**, antes de regresar en tren a Barcelona. Una escapada perfecta para cerrar el día con aire puro, luz dorada y buena compañía. **¿Te vienes?** 🌻🚶‍♂️ Adèmas con Itinerarios Curiosos, te invito a pasear con la actitud del flâneur y de la flâneuse 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏿 : **a ritmo lento, poniendo especial atención en lo que normalmente pasa desapercibido, potenciando tu capacidad de observación y guiándote por la curiosidad.** 👀 Itinerarios Curiosos es una experiencia de **paseo consciente** ( mindful walking) ¿ Eres curios@ ? Apúntate! **En Itinerarios curiosos, la escucha y la relación entre los participantes es de suma importancia; por eso, preferimos mantener los grupos pequeños, lo que nos permite crear un ambiente íntimo y acogedor.** 🍀La aportació voluntaria mínima para este evento son **10€ por personas (preferiblemente en metálico)** y se efectúa al comienzo del paseo. Esta aportación incluye **organización y gestión del evento** . El recorrido es bastante fácil pero **se recomienda venir con calzado adecuado 🥾 para ir cómodos por los tramos de pista de tierra y tener un mínimo de condición física** ( hay que **andar** unos **12 km** y subir unos 120 metros de desnivel más o menos. Duración prevista del recorrido a pie : alrededor de 2h / 2h 30 ). TREN: para **la ida** cogeremos **el tren que sale de Barcelona Passeig de Gracia a las 17.54** ( llegada a Mollet Sant Fost a las 18.16 h) . Para la vuelta desde Mollet Sant Fost hay trenes cada media hora hasta las 23h . Encárgate por favor de tener tu billete preparado. Te aconsejo comprar la tarjeta recurrente de Renfe [https://www.renfe.com/es/es/grupo-renfe/sociedades/renfe-viajeros/abonos-renfe/abonos-rodalies-catalunya](https://www.renfe.com/es/es/grupo-renfe/sociedades/renfe-viajeros/abonos-renfe/abonos-rodalies-catalunya) ⚠️**Por favor confirma tu asistencia con antelación** siguiente número: [+34671153910](http://tel:+34671153910) 💬 Whatsapp/ Telegram Y además, para estar al tanto de mis próximos eventos, te invito a : \- Unirte al canalé de Telegram : [@itinerarioscuriosos](https://t.me/itinerarioscuriosos) \- seguir @[ItinerariosCuriosos](https://www.instagram.com/itinerarioscuriosos/) @[travelcook](https://instagram.com/dj_masa_travelcook?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) \- echar un vistazo a este enlace para saber más sobre la filosofía de Itinerarios Curiosos : [https://www.travelcook.es/itinerarios-curiosos/](https://www.travelcook.es/itinerarios-curiosos/) * Todo el que participe es responsable de sí mismo y de su propia seguridad. Al participar, aceptas estas condiciones. * ✨✨

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Title: Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI Register at the Columbus AWS meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426379/](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426379/) Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

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## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.

Join the Columbus AI community for a special event. **Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works. We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks. This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations. Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

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\.