Web Performance

**[BUY THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/be-upfront/)** Lauren Currie, founder of UPFRONT, invites you to celebrate the launch of her bestselling book — an evening of honest stories (the kind you don't normally hear on a stage), practical tools you'll use the very next day, and a room full of brilliant humans who are done with the old rules. ✨ **What's included** * A live reading and short talk from Lauren * Confidence tools you can use immediately * Q&A and audience moments * Connection and book signing, with books available to buy on the night *Hosted by speaker and coach Nat Pearce* **About the author** Lauren Currie OBE is an entrepreneur, best-selling author of Be UPFRONT: 24 Rules For Life Changing Confidence, and a global voice on confidence as a tool for economic justice. She is the Founder of UPFRONT, a company redefining confidence as a core leadership competency essential to culture change, equity, and performance. UPFRONT’s flagship programme, The Bond, has upskilled 15,000+ women across 50+ countries and is trusted by organisations including Nike, Spotify, and the Ministry of Defence. Lauren believes confidence is not a personality trait, it’s a social and economic lever. She has spent the last decade building businesses, products, and ideas that prove it. She was awarded an OBE for services to design and diversity, named one of the UK’s top businesswomen under 35, and spent seven years as Chair of the UK’s leading maternity discrimination charity, Pregnant Then Screwed. Her children’s book, *Taylor Meets The Trick*, helps young people and the adults around them name the patriarchy for what it is and begin to unlearn it together. She grew up in Kilmarnock in Scotland and now lives in Uppsala in Sweden with her family.

**Free Coding Workshop - Back To In-Person Workshop!** IMPORTANT: For this event, you will need to register on the codebar page: [https://codebar.io/barcelona](https://codebar.io/barcelona) Come and learn or teach with us! This time, Thoughtworks opens its doors to host the event: [Le Wagon](https://www.lewagon.com/?referrer=ZQBkCz7Zg8cinwCRYVWFPZ1J&referrer_id=340&source=referral-link) We are a non-profit group of students and coaches that love technology and strongly believe that it should be accessible to everyone. For this reason, we run regular free coding meetups for women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented groups in tech. Our goal is to enable underrepresented people to learn to program in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. Not sure if this event is for you yet? Join our slack channel where you can get in touch with other students and coaches not only from Barcelona but also from other cities where [codebar.io](http://codebar.io/) has events: Join our Slack channel at: [https://slack.codebar.io](https://slack.codebar.io/). Help us spread the word by sharing it with your network :)

**[YOU MUST BOOK ON OUR WEBSITE TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE:](https://booking.myrezapp.com/en/online/booking/step1/7279/96173)** 🎉 BIG SPOTLIGHT: Improv Classes for Pre-Teens is here! 💭 Unleash your imagination with BIG Spotlight! Dive into a world of laughter & creativity with improv classes in English\*, perfect for pre-teens who love to explore, experiment, & express themselves. No experience needed—just a willingness to have fun. 🎭 Improv is all about boosting confidence, working as a team, & discovering the joy of thinking on your feet. Learn stagecraft, comedy, acting techniques, & sketch writing & celebrate your journey with an end of term showcase. 🦁 Secondary perks? You might just find yourself feeling braver, calmer, & bursting with joy. So, are you ready to jump in and give it a go? Because we can’t wait to see the amazing, creative things you’ll come up with! \*kids should feel confident communicating in English 🟣 AGES: 9-13 **STARTS**: Tuesday 9th September **TIMES**: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:00pm **DURATION**: Year long **SHOWCASE**: December, March, June **CLASS** **DATES**: 9th September - 16th June, with breaks for public holidays.

L'intercanvi lingüístic es d'Italià/català - castellà Els horaris son de 11h à 13h Le prix es de 4 Euros.

Get ready for a vibrant evening filled with Latin music, flamenco beats, and rock melodies! Join us for a special event where we celebrate the power of music to bring people together. From artists showcasing their talents to live performances that will leave you in awe, this is an event you don't want to miss. Experience the passion of flamenco, the energy of Latin rhythms, and the raw power of rock music in a unique blend that will captivate your senses. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking to meet new friends who share your love for music, this Latin Music Night is the perfect opportunity to connect, dance, and enjoy great music in a lively atmosphere. Let's create unforgettable memories and make new friends through the universal language of music!

Bienvenido a EAT & MEET. Los eventos donde todos los martes en KCN sacamos nuestra vena más #foodie y la combinamos con el #networking. Si eres de Barcelona o alrededores o vas a estar por aquí con la intención de hacer negocios, emprender y dar a conocer tu proyecto entre empresarios de la zona queremos invitarte a un evento que marca la diferencia. Maridajes, comidas y cenas con un elemento común. Hacer negocios y ampliar tu red de contactos. Los EAT & MEET son encuentros empresariales donde puedes crear sinergias que aceleren y hagan crecer tu proyecto en un entorno distendido. Distendido pero profesional. Nuestro objetivo es salir de los despachos y las reuniones impersonales de Zoom y hablar cara a cara contigo. Por eso esta comida para profesionales de los principales sectores de la zona de Barcelona. En este evento te ofrecemos la oportunidad de participar en una comida de negocios. Todo esto maridado no solo con buena compañía sino con una oportunidad de crecer. Nuestros EAT & MEET causan furor entre los socios. Regístrate en el enlace para reservar tu plaza. Precio: 15€ Para participar es imprescindible completar vuestros datos en https://app.clubdenetworking.es/event/comidadenetworkingbarcelona2dejunio-c2kuh2n/FLobera

L'échange linguistique est d'espagnol/catalan-français Les horaires sont de 11h à 13h (flexibilité pour le début et la fin des échanges) Le prix du billet est de 4 Euros.

La Sandra i el Mateo estan casats “sobre el paper”: ella és de Barcelona i ell, xilè. El seu matrimoni neix d’un pacte d’amistat per protegir-se d’un sistema que els aboca a la precarietat i a les lleis injustes. Van fer aquest pacte d’honor. I ho van fer per amor. Però sostenir aquesta ficció acaba posant en risc allò més fràgil: el seu vincle. Quan, després d’un temps distanciats, la Sandra li demana un favor èticament qüestionable, tots dos es veuen obligats a encarar preguntes incòmodes sobre el deute, la responsabilitat i el sentit de la seva relació. Encara són amics? **DEA ORIGINAL** Cia Amalgama i Eu Manzanares **AUTORIA I DIRECCIÓ** Eu Manzanares **INTERPRETACIÓ** Nicolás Fuentes González i Laura Riera Idioma: Català Durada: 1h 15m. Més informació: https://www.salaflyhard.com/ca/programacio/c/146-per-amor.html Preus i enllaços a venda d'entrades: 12€ amb codi promocional BARRI14HONOR 18€ sense codi promocional https://tickets.oneboxtds.com/salaflyhard/select/2525026?hl=ca-ES&_gl=1\*pps63v\*_ga\*MTgwNDM2MzU1MS4xNzgwMDM2MTcx\*_ga_Z5T5NRJ2RF\*czE3ODAwMzYxNzEkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODAwMzYyODEkajYwJGwwJGgw NOTES IMPORTANTS: * Cada participant gestiona la compra de la seva entrada. * Només ha d'indicar RSVP = "Sí" qui ja hagi adquirit o reservat la seva entrada. Si us plau, no us apunteu si no la teniu, perquè altrament ens complica determinar el quòrum real. * Us recordem que aquest grup no té cap interès comercial, és una simple trobada d'aficionats, apassionats, addictes i bojos pel teatre. * En acabada la funció, segurament anirem a la pizzeria La Briciola per comentar l'obra mentre sopem. Demanarem confirmació d'assistència als comentaris de l'esdeveniment.

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** In Undertone, two performers step onto an empty stage with no script, no premise, and no plan - only each other. Together, they create improvised scenes driven by presence, relationship, and what lies beneath the words. Without games or format, Undertone explores subtext, silence, and the subtle dynamics that shape human connection. Each performance is a unique encounter - simple, immediate, and deeply human. Carpe DM is the international unscripted theatre duo of David Christopher (USA) and Maria Kolovou (Greece). 7:30pm Doors & Bar Open 8:00pm Show Starts **Tickets** Early bird 10€ (book by Thursday) General 12€ *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

## **Details** **LUMA REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND:** https://luma.com/wox7xulo 🚀 Hiring is changing. Are you? For years, recruitment has been built around CVs, job titles and years of experience. But let’s be honest: the best talent is not always the one with the “perfect” background on paper. That’s why the next Talented People session by Talent-R is all about: **HR & Recruitment: Skills-Based Hiring in Practice: How to Hire for Capability, Not Just CVs** We’ll dive into how companies can identify real potential, assess capabilities and build hiring processes that go beyond traditional filters. Because great hiring is not about collecting impressive CVs. It’s about finding people who can actually do, grow and make an impact. Expect honest conversations, practical insights and real experiences from people who live recruitment from the inside. And, of course, great food, drinks and the Talent-R vibe. 🧡 **⚠️ Your spot is only confirmed once you register on Luma.** 👉 Register on Luma: https://luma.com/wox7xulo 🎯 Details 📆 Thursday, June 4, 2026 18:30-21:00 📍 Talent-R office *Rambla de Catalunya 35, Principal 2, 08007 Barcelona* 📝 Speakers \- Roxana Suciu\, *Talent Acquisition Lead at Cafler* \- André dos Santos\, *Global Talent Sourcer at Recare* \- Nadia Pavlović\, *Founder of Compass & Quantum* 📌 Join us and connect with HR, recruitment and talent professionals who are rethinking what great hiring really means. **Spots are limited!** your attendance is only confirmed once you register through Luma. 👉 Register on Luma: https://luma.com/wox7xulo 🟩[Website](http://www.talent-r.com/) 🟦[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-r/?viewAsMember=true) 🟥[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/talentr_recruitment/)

**Tech Breakfast for Marketing Leaders: AI & User Journey: Unlocking Pipeline Growth** ### IMPORTANT. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS EVENT VIA [THIS FORM](https://kunoichigrowth.com/free-tech-marketing-leaders-breakfast/) Join a curated breakfast for senior marketing leaders exploring how AI is reshaping the user journey and what that means for pipeline growth. This session is designed for busy CMOs, VPs of Marketing, and Heads of Marketing who need practical, high-impact insight without the fluff. In just two hours, you’ll get a sharp view of how leading teams are applying AI across the funnel to improve conversion, increase efficiency, and drive measurable pipeline impact. **Why join** For time-strapped marketing leaders, this is a high-value, low-commitment session built to deliver immediate relevance. You’ll leave with: * Practical AI use cases you can apply immediately across the user journey * Clear ideas to improve conversion, pipeline velocity, and marketing efficiency * Insight into where AI is driving measurable ROI for modern marketing teams * Peer perspectives from senior marketing leaders solving similar growth challenges * A sharper view of what to prioritise next — without spending weeks testing it yourself We’ll cover: * How AI is changing buyer behaviour and expectations * Using AI to optimise the user journey from awareness to conversion * Smarter segmentation, personalisation, and lead qualification * Aligning marketing, product, and sales around AI-driven pipeline growth * Real-world use cases, lessons learned, and what’s next Come for breakfast, leave with practical insight, stronger peer connections, and actionable strategies to drive smarter pipeline growth. ## **Who This Is For** * Marketing Managers * CMOs * VP Marketing * Founders * Demand Generation teams * Growth Marketers in B2B tech who want actionable insights and need to future-proof their acquisition strategy It’s a space for honest conversation and a chance to connect with other marketing professionals. ## **How to Join** This is a screened, invite-only event to ensure exclusivity and value. Apply now to secure your free spot. Important Note: For security purposes, all attendees must present a valid ID to access the Barcelona Stock Exchange building. ### IMPORTANT. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS EVENT VIA [THIS FORM](https://kunoichigrowth.com/free-tech-marketing-leaders-breakfast/) Any questions? Send them to [sophie@kunoichigrowth.com](http://mailto:sophie@kunoichigrowth.com/)

**[PLEASE NOTE: PLACES ARE LIMITED. YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON OUR WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE](https://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/classes)** TIER: Open PRE REQUISITE: None CLASS SIZE: 14 pax STARTS: Thursday 4th June TIMES:‍ Thursdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm
‍ DURATION: 6 weeks
 CLASS DATES: 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 9/7 PRICE: 165€ Welcome to the public-speaking and presentation workshop that *actually* works. In this transformative program, you’ll reshape the way you work, pitch, present, and communicate through six dynamic modules. Drawing from the techniques of improv and theatre, the course brings powerful performance skills into a professional setting—supportive, safe, and designed for real growth. This course will teach how to show up more fully and be remembered — without being louder, slicker, or someone you’re not. It’s about learning how to take up space, trust your voice, and communicate ideas with clarity and intention. Over six weeks, we’ll work on presence, vocal variety, clear messaging, storytelling, pitching, and staying steady when things don’t go to plan. You’ll experiment, practice, and build tools you can actually use — whether you’re speaking in a room, on a stage, or across a table. This isn’t about performing. It’s about feeling at home in the spotlight, owning what you bring, and letting people really hear you.

**¡Conoce gente nueva!** Únete a nuestro **Speed Dating** en Barcelona: encuentros cara a cara organizados por grupos de edad. ✨ **¿Cómo funciona?** Las chicas se sientan, los chicos rotan con una media de 7 minutos. ⏳ Duración: 1:30h. Tendrás una media de 10-12 citas. Al final, vota si te interesa alguien. Si hay **match**, ¡os pasamos el contacto! **Horarios:** * Registro chicas: 20:00h * Registro chicos: 20:15h * Evento: 20:30-22:00h **Grupos de edad:** 26-35/ 36-45/ 46-55 / 56-65 años **Reserva tu plaza aquí:** [Bedazzling.es/speed-dating-barcelona/](https://bedazzling.es/speed-dating-barcelona/) **Nota importante:** La inscripción es válida solo a través de la web y según disponibilidad. ¡No es válida la inscripción aquí en la app! Solemos reunir a una media de 70 personas por evento, hay mucho más de lo que ves aquí, esta app es solo uno de los muchos canales de comunicación de nuestros eventos. **Dudas? Escríbenos al WhatsApp:** 630001421 ¡Te esperamos para una noche llena de emociones!

Informació Chroniques Peeping Tom Creació i direcció Gabriela Carrizo Sala Gran Una metamorfosi corporal en una dimensió abissal i poètica Chroniques és un viatge en el temps que es desenvolupa en una sèrie de cròniques o capítols curts que parlen d'inicis i de finals, de llocs llunyans, de l'absència de límits i del que és desconegut. Chroniques té lloc en una transició incerta entre el que hem viscut i el que estem a punt d'experimentar. Un paisatge que es va formant a mesura que els esdeveniments ocorren; com en un camp arqueològic on es revelen capes superposades de memòries i històries d'altres cossos i d'altres temps. Peeping Tom, còmplice habitual del TNC, torna a endinsar-nos en els seus mons foscos i onírics després de presentar-nos muntatges com Kind, Triptych i S 62°58’, W 60°39’ amb gran èxit de crítica i de públic. ENTRADES https://www.tnc.cat/ca/chroniques NOTES IMPORTANTS: Cada participant gestiona la compra de la seva entrada. Us recordem que aquest grup no té cap interès comercial, és una simple trobada d'aficionats, apassionats, addictes i bojos pel teatre. Donat que les fotos de perfil poden fer impossible la identificació dels assistents, cal que busqueu activament l'organitzador/a de l'event.

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Topic to be announced. **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

**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. **Introduction:** Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You * Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers * Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions * Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling * Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox * Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries * Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images * Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components * Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors * Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder: * **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:** * Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Bricks' styling options 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) to build data-driven websites. * **Template Building:** * Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Bricks Builder 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 Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.

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

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**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.

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\.