Web Performance

**Overview** Fix the most common UX mistakes that kill conversions - bring your website or idea and improve it live! Price: 15 euro Tickets 🎟: https://bit.ly/48syfZU **Why Your Website Doesn’t Sell And 5 Fixes You Can Apply** Your website may look good, but is it actually helping people trust you, understand your offer, and take action? In this practical and interactive 2-hour session, you’ll discover the most common mistakes that quietly hurt conversions and learn simple ways to improve them. This is not a technical workshop and not a heavy lecture. It’s a light, useful session designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creators, and business owners who want a website that works better without making everything more complicated. **What we’ll cover** The 5 most common website mistakes that reduce trust and sales * Why visitors leave even when your service or product is good * How to make your message clearer and more convincing * Simple UX improvements that can make a big difference * What people need to see in order to take action **What makes this session different** This is a small-format interactive event, not a long or overwhelming workshop. You can bring your own website, landing page, or business idea and reflect on it during the session. We’ll look at real examples, discuss what works and what doesn’t, and help you see your website more clearly from the user’s point of view. **Who is this for** This session is for: * entrepreneurs * freelancers * consultants * personal brands * small business owners * anyone building an online presence and wanting better results No design or technical background is needed. **What you’ll leave with** By the end of the session, you’ll have: * a better understanding of what may be hurting your conversions * fresh ideas to improve your website quickly * a more strategic view of how to present your offer * practical insights you can apply the same day **Good to know** This is a small-group event with limited spots to keep it engaging and interactive. Bring your website or idea if you’d like to reflect on it during the session.

**[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.

Únete a Search Barcelona para aprender sobre SEO en China, como trabajamos con AI y SEO más un juego SEO en The Hot Seat ## ¡Bienvenido a Search Barcelona! Prepárate para una tarde increíble en persona donde exploraremos en SEO en China, la revolución de la IA aplicada al SEO y, un juego interactivo por que se llama "The SEO Hot Seat". No te pierdas esta oportunidad única de conectar, compartir y llevar tu SEO al siguiente nivel con expertos y apasionados del sector. Our next Search Barcelona will be in Spanish. We will have two talks, one by [Natalia Witczyk](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entradas-search-barcelona-seo-in-china-seo-con-ai-y-the-seo-hot-seat-1986508535505?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) and one by [David Carrasco Pamies](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-carrasco-pamies/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-carrasco-pamies/"). **SEO Made in China: lecciones de marketing de mi 6 meses en Oriente** Esta charla explora cómo las superapps y los ecosistemas cerrados han redefinido el marketing digital en China. Natalia Witczyk pasó 6 meses en China aprendiendo sobre el mundo sin Google. Analizaremos cómo es el sistema digital de ahí ahora mismo y qué procesos acelerados impulsan sus tendencias. Descubre las claves de un mercado que opera a una velocidad y escala totalmente distintas, y aprende como aplicar esos conocimientos a tu estrategia de marketing. **Natalia Witczyk** es una consultora SEO independiente multilingüe, especializada en SEO Internacional. Es la fundadora de la consultora Mosquita Digital. Ha pasado más de 11 años creando e implementando estrategias SEO para motores como Google, Bing, Yandex y Baidu. Es nativa de Polonia y tiene experiencia profesional en Reino Unido, España y últimamente en China. **Gnōthi seautón (Know Thyself) - *Como descubrir y corregir lo que la IA dice de tu marca*** La charla explora por qué el SEO como disciplina ha ido perdiendo el contacto con el ser humano que está detrás de la búsqueda y qué hace falta para recuperarlo. Arranca con una mirada antropológica y lo conecta con lo que está pasando ahora mismo: la IA ha commoditizado el contenido, ha hecho visible la incoherencia de marca y ha expuesto un hueco que la mayoría de empresas no saben que tienen. No es una charla teórica. Incluye un caso de estudio real con resultados, un framework que la audiencia puede aplicar el lunes y un método sencillo con el que los asistentes podrán comprobar en directo la "deuda de identidad" de su propia marca: la distancia entre quiénes son y cómo los perciben los usuarios, los buscadores y los sistemas de IA. El tono es provocador pero inclusivo. Sin señalar con el dedo, sin catastrofismo. El objetivo es que la sala piense de forma diferente sobre lo que realmente es el trabajo de SEO y se vaya con algo concreto que hacer al respecto. David hablara cómo llegar al usuario actualmente, el impacto de IA, keyword research, y estrategia. Takeaways: 1\. Cómo el SEO perdió al usuario y por qué eso importa más que nunca\. 2\. Qué es la deuda de identidad y por qué la IA acaba de hacerla visible\. 3\. Un proceso real para volver a mirar al ser humano que busca\. **David Carrasco Pamies** es consultor de SEO estratégico con más de 15 años de experiencia en mercados internacionales. Fundó, escaló y vendió una empresa tecnológica: una experiencia que marcó su forma de entender el crecimiento, el producto y la visibilidad digital. Le obsesiona entender cómo los buscadores y los sistemas de IA deciden quién se ve y quién no. Generalista por convicción, conecta ideas entre SEO, estrategia de marca, psicología y tecnología. Speaker y formador en conferencias internacionales de SEO. We will have two talks, both in Spanish and then an SEO game called "The Hot Seat". The Hot Seat" Real SEO nightmares. One mic. Ninety seconds. Could you solve them under pressure? How it works: \- David presents 5 absurd\-but\-real client scenarios on screen \(think: "Your intern used AI to publish 50\,000 pages without telling anyone — traffic is up 400% but Google just started deindexing\. What do you do Monday morning?"\)\. \- For each scenario\, a volunteer takes the hot seat and has 90 seconds to pitch their strategy to the room\. \- Then David asks: "Would anyone do it completely differently?" A second person gets 60 seconds to counter\. \- The room votes on which approach wins\. David closes each round with his take or reveal what actually happened\. \- Five rounds\, five nightmares **We’re pleased to announce that Collaborator is the headline sponsor of the upcoming Search Barcelona event.** [Collaborator](https://collaborator.pro/?utm_source=searchldn&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=search_barcelona&utm_content=post "https://collaborator.pro/?utm_source=searchldn&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=search_barcelona&utm_content=post") is a digital PR marketplace that helps SEO specialists, marketers, and PR teams increase online visibility by guest posting and digital PR content distribution across trusted websites, with transparent SEO metrics, including data from Google Analytics and Google Search Console. To make it easier to find relevant websites for backlinks, the Collaborator team continuously develops new features. These include AI search by keywords and passive discovery tool — Search Agent, helping users identify link-building opportunities effortlessly. With over 40,000 websites across 150+ countries, 40+ niches, and 50+ languages, Collaborator helps brands scale their visibility and get noticed in the AI era without manual prospecting. Short: Collaborator is a digital PR marketplace with a catalog of 40,000 websites across 150+ countries, 40+ niches, and 50+ languages for guest posting and getting backlinks. These websites come with transparent SEO metrics, including data from Google Analytics and Google Search Console, helping SEO specialists evaluate and choose the right placement opportunities. Come and join us on May 5th at MOB coworking, the reception area on Carrer Bailen 11. Tickets are 10 Euros and includes drinks and pizza. Please purchase your ticket on Eventbrite to confirm your place. RSVPing on meetup does not guarantee your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entradas-search-barcelona-seo-in-china-seo-con-ai-y-the-seo-hot-seat-1986508535505?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

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!

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

Enjoy yourself, feel 100% feminine, discover the most beautiful moves of your hips ever! Bellydance has been life-changing for many women already, it is more than just a dance, it is a realtionship with your own body. With your booking you will receive a FREE TUTORIAL about some basic moves you can practise before the class! After more than 20 years of practice as a professional, accompanying women of all ages, body types, nationalities etc, I can assure you that Oriental Dance is one of the best tools for women to combine introspection, connecting with your body and emotions with having fun, expressing yourself and connect with other dancing sisters ‍♀️ This a regular course with weekly classes so you can tap deeper into the secrets of the most feminine dance! No previous knowlegde needed, it is for you if you are about to try, just come If you’ve learnt oriental dance before, ask me about other levels, we have up to advanced level The most characteristic movements are of pelvic area, our energy center of creativity and sensuality, that has greater capacity of storytelling that you’ve imagined. We will break down from where the movements come from, because yes, there is a technical part so that you get the right tools to start, know the muscles you need to use to make it simplier than it seems. You will see that oriental dance is much more than hip movements, you will also learn torso movements, graceful arms and hands etc It can be energizing , flowing, sensual, flirty, fun and much more! Long story short, as a byproduct you will gain elegance and sensuality in all your moves and expressive body language. You just have to come with comfortable wear for dancing, a scarf for your hips (whatever scarf will do, I will bring some decorated ones too so you can try) If you sign up for the course, it has a monthly fee of 47 euros. First class fee: 10 euros IMPORTANT!!! Spots are limited! Your spot is only booked if you register here: https://salimadance.wearebookable.com/event/d30bb410 It is not enough to sign up on meetup :-) We have in total only 9 spots available! Sign up in advance and get prepared for some fun dancing. You can also contact me on WhatsApp for an easier communication: +34670269726 (this option is better, here the DMs sometimes fon’t send the notifications ) Dancing regards, Rita Salima https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAis-g9ijDk/?igsh=MWUyYXhoMnV4cXBuYw==

**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: [https://www.thoughtworks.com/](https://www.thoughtworks.com/) 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 :)

**(EN)** **Duende Sessions**, Barcelona’s festival dedicated to experimental poetry, live sound, and hybrid performance, returns in 2026 with a full day program that merges cinema, spoken word, music, and visual art into a single immersive experience. According to the official program, the festival opens with a curated selection of videopoetry films, presented as “a selection of the best video poetry films around the world” . This cinematic introduction transforms the venue’s auditorium into a global window on contemporary poetic experimentation. The screenings are followed by the documentary **“The Window on Death Row”**, which tells the story of Joaquín José Martínez, “the first Spaniard exonerated from U.S. death row” . Directed by Linda Freund, the film invites audiences to reflect on justice, forgiveness, and the fragility of human life. **LIVE PROGRAM — POETRY, MUSIC & VISUALS** The live performances begin with **Anastazi Mouskai (GR)**, whose hypnotic, theatrical presence opens the festival with emotional intensity and embodied poetics. She is followed by **Philip Meersman (BE)**, presenting experimental poetry that expands the boundaries of spoken word through multilingual, socio political, and XR driven approaches. Next, **April15 (EN)** brings a tender fusion of spoken word, instrumental music, and song, a duo weaving intimate narratives through voice and melody. The program continues with the transdisciplinary trio **Elina Cerla (EN)**, **Verena Grundhammer (AT)**, and **Dagui (FR)**, who present a short but potent piece combining poetry, curated visuals, and live sound, creating a synesthetic micro universe. The first performance block closes with **Maria Baka & Stratos Sterianos (GR)**, whose work merges spoken word, movement, image, and electronic sound into a continuous act of becoming a dialogue between body, voice, and frequency. After a brief intermission, the evening resumes with **Alex Loro (ES)**, a key figure in Barcelona’s underground spoken word scene, followed by **Elizabeth Gex (EN/ES)**, whose viola driven practice bridges classical, flamenco, jazz, and improvisation. The program then moves into the darker, more electric side of the festival with **Daréka (FR)**, known for his internationally touring blend of spoken word and electronic experimentation, and **Palina (FR)**, whose work explores exile, love, and political displacement with emotional depth. Berlin based **Mad Kate (DE)** follows with an experimental poetry act rooted in body politics, radical imagination, and electronic performance. After a second intermission, **Gisela Arimany (CAT)** takes the stage with an experimental poetry performance enriched by sound driven visuals. The festival closes with **Makis & Yzaura — HYPNOTIK TRANSPHORMATION**, a 40 minute immersive duet of spoken word, live sound, and visual composition described in their program notes as “a poetic journey, exploring the struggle against loneliness and the pressure of a world that constantly demands more” . **ABOUT DUENDE SESSIONS** Duende Sessions positions itself as a platform for artistic risk taking, a space where poetry is not recited but embodied, where sound is not background but protagonist, and where audiences are invited into a shared, transformative experience. This year’s edition brings together artists from Greece, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, the US, and the UK, reflecting the festival’s commitment to international dialogue and experimental creation. **Tickets** \- There are various packages of tickets due to the venue's restrictions\. You need to choose what´s best for you\, including drinks and food\. **No cash transactions** will be permitted at the venue. You need to but your drinks and food beforehand. **Drinks** \- Beer / Wine / Vermut / Soft drinks **Food** \- Sandwich \(Vegan\, Veggi\, and meat options \+ GF\) **There will be no tickets sale at the door. Tickets only via Entradium:** [GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://entradium.com/events/duende-sessions-festival-2026) **Timetable** 13:30 \- 16:00 \| Video Poetry / Documentaries screening 17:00 \- 22:30 \| Live performances Director - Makis Moulos In collaboration with Tomasa Cuevas Cívic Centre, Les Corts \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **(ES)** **Duende Sessions**, el festival barcelonés dedicado a la poesía experimental, el sonido en vivo y la performance híbrida, vuelve en 2026 con un programa de un día entero que fusiona cine, spoken word, música y artes visuales en una experiencia inmersiva. Según el programa oficial, el festival se inaugura con una cuidada selección de videopoesía internacional, presentada como “una selección de las mejores películas de videopoesía del mundo”. Esta primera parte convierte el auditorio en una ventana global hacia la experimentación poética contemporánea. A continuación se proyecta el documental **“The Window on Death Row”**, que narra la historia de Joaquín José Martínez — “el primer español exonerado del corredor de la muerte en EE. UU.”. Dirigida por Linda Freund, la película invita a reflexionar sobre la justicia, el perdón y la fragilidad de la vida humana. **PROGRAMA — POESÍA, MÚSICA Y VISUALES** Las actuaciones en directo se abren con **Anastazi Mouskai (GR)**, cuya presencia hipnótica y teatral marca el tono emocional del festival. Le sigue **Philip Meersman (BE)**, poeta multilingüe que expande los límites del spoken word a través de enfoques experimentales, socio políticos y XR. El dúo **April15 (EN)** aporta una fusión íntima de spoken word, música instrumental y canciones, tejiendo narrativas sensibles y melódicas. La propuesta continúa con el trío transdisciplinar **Elina Cerla (EN)**, **Verena Grundhammer (AT) y Dagui (FR)**, que presenta una pieza breve pero intensa donde poesía, visuales y sonido en vivo crean un micro universo sinestésico. El primer bloque se cierra con **Maria Baka & Stratos Sterianos (GR)**, cuya obra combina palabra, movimiento, imagen y electrónica en un estado continuo de transformación. Tras una breve pausa, el escenario recibe a **Alex Loro (ES)**, figura destacada del spoken word underground de Barcelona, seguido por **Elizabeth Gex (EN/ES)**, cuya práctica con la viola atraviesa lo clásico, lo flamenco, el jazz y la improvisación. La noche avanza hacia territorios más eléctricos con **Daréka (FR)**, reconocido por su mezcla de poesía y electrónica en giras internacionales, y **Palina (FR)**, poeta bielorrusa que explora el exilio, el amor y la identidad política. Desde Berlín, **Mad Kate (DE)** presenta un acto de poesía experimental centrado en el cuerpo, la imaginación radical y la performance electrónica. Tras una segunda pausa, **Gisela Arimany (CAT)** ofrece una pieza de poesía experimental acompañada de visuales sonoros. El festival culmina con **Makis & Yzaura — HYPNOTIK TRANSPHORMATION**, un dúo inmersivo de spoken word, sonido en vivo y composición visual descrito como “un viaje poético que explora la lucha contra la soledad y la presión de un mundo que exige constantemente más”. **SOBRE DUENDE SESSIONS** **Duende Sessions** se consolida como un espacio para el riesgo artístico: un lugar donde la poesía no se recita, se encarna; donde el sonido no acompaña, lidera; donde el público es invitado a una experiencia compartida y transformadora. La edición 2026 reúne artistas de Grecia, España, Francia, Bélgica, Alemania, Austria, Estados Unidos y Reino Unido, reafirmando el compromiso del festival con el diálogo internacional y la creación experimental. **Entradas**: Debido a las restricciones del recinto, existen varios paquetes de entradas. Debes elegir el que mejor se adapte a ti, incluyendo bebidas y comida. **No se aceptarán pagos** en el evento. Es necesario que compres tus bebidas y comida de ante mano. **Bebidas**: Cerveza / Vino / Vermut / Refrescos **Comida**: Sándwiches (opciones veganas, vegetarianas y con carne + sin gluten) **No habrá venta de entradas en la puerta.** [COMPRA TU ENTRADA AQUI](https://entradium.com/events/duende-sessions-festival-2026) **Horario** 13:30 - 16:00 Proyección de videopoesía / documentales 17:00 - 22:00 Actuaciones en vivo **Director**: Makis Moulos En colaboración con el **Centro Cívico Tomasa Cuevas**, Les Corts

A special edition meetup with a very special guest! International speaker Daniel Afonso will talk about the Framework wars and what he learned from them! Don't miss out! 🚀 ────────── **18:30: Welcome** **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 React-Driven Development: Career Lessons from the Framework Wars** Speaker: Daniel Afonso, Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty "No one uses what I built!" "Why can't I get support to do this?" "I don't even know why we're using that?" "Why am I always the one doing everything?" Sound familiar? The truth is, friction is ever-present in our careers — in our influence, processes, relationships, and even the code we ship. But we're rarely taught how to handle it. Here's the fun fact: React's history is full of lessons in dealing with friction. From the early skepticism around JSX and the Virtual DOM to the chaos of Server Components, the React team has navigated many friction points you'll face: skeptical stakeholders, unclear messaging, delayed initiatives, and the challenge of getting buy-in. So let's recap the highlights since its birth to the latest release, understand what React got right (and wrong), and extract practical takeaways you can apply to your career, team, and developer experience initiatives. Whether you're leading a team, building internal tools, or advocating for a technical decision, you'll leave with concrete strategies for driving change, building trust, and shipping initiatives that actually get adopted. **20:00: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **21:15 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Perk The intelligent platform for travel and spend. Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is made to erase the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams of morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work. By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control. Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work by over 12,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and backed by first-class investors, such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners. Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Modules 1 & 2 are live now — **Exploits and XSS** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * Types of XSS + real case studies of XSS in ReactJS and more This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

**THE ACTOR'S INSTRUMENT** is a weekly practice dedicated to developing the actor's primary tool: **the self** **THIS WORK FOCUSES ON:** Presence, responsiveness, imagination and the ability to act truthfully under imaginary circumstances. **IT IS NOT ABOUT PERFORMANCE or RESULT.** **IT IS ABOUT PROCESS, AWARENESS, AND AVAILABILITY** **THE WORK:** * Through structured exercises and guided exploration, actors train: * Attention and concentration * Physical and Vocal awareness * Emotional availability * Imagination and impulse * Connection to partner and enviroment **THE WORK IS ACTIVE, PRACTICAL AND ROOTED IN DOING.** **THE APPROACH:** This is a safe space to practice, not presentation. **Actors are invited to:** * Let go of fixed outcomes * Work moment to moment * Explore without forcing results * Develop sensitivity to impulse and response * The aim is to build an instrument that is awake, responsive and precise. **WHO THIS IS FOR:** * Actors at any stage of their development * Artists interested in deepening their craft * Those looking for a consistent, focused practice **STRUCTURE:** Sessions are * Guided * Participatory * Process-oriented Work may include solo exercises, partner work and group exploration.

**SREday: In-Person Event on SRE, DevOps & Cloud in BARCELONA** Conference focused on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, bringing together engineers, platform teams, and leaders to share real-world experience building, scaling, and operating reliable production systems. 🫆[CFP](https://cfp.ninja/e/sreday-2026-barcelona-q2) 🎟 Free Entrance

**Hello, fellow DevOps enthusiasts 🤓** On **May 7th**, we'll meet again for a couple of insightful talks, hosted by **[Dynatrace](https://www.dynatrace.com/)**! 📍**Location**: Avda Diagonal 211 \- 14th floor\, Torre Glòries\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/22q31ECkaW7BzDMD8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/22q31ECkaW7BzDMD8) \-\-\-\-\-\- 📅 **Agenda** * **18:30 - 18:40** Welcome from the hosts * **18:45 - 19:30** "The microservices kool-aid and what that means for SREs" * **19:30 - 20:15** "Observability in the AI-Native DevOps Age" * **20:15 - 21:00** Networking & Snacks \-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 Talks & Speakers** * **Title: "The microservices kool-aid and what that means for SREs"** * **Speaker**: [Csaba Almási](https://www.linkedin.com/in/csaba-almasi/) - *Staff Platform Engineer at [Neonomics](https://www.neonomics.io/).* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: For years, the industry has treated microservices as the default architecture for any scaling project, but for SREs, this "Kool-Aid" often comes with a bitter aftertaste. This session moves past the hype to examine the true operational tax of service proliferation, specifically focusing on how fragmented architectures drive up observability costs and create silent performance bottlenecks through network overhead and resource contention. We will dive deep into the technical signals that reveal a "distributed monolith"—a system that shares the complexity of microservices but retains the rigid coupling of a legacy app—and provide a rubric for identifying when an architecture has become more of a liability than an asset. Beyond the theory, we’ll explore practical guidelines for determining when to actually decompose a monolith and, perhaps more importantly, when to move in the opposite direction. Using real-world examples from the field, we will walk through the architecture and design decisions behind both successful service extractions and strategic consolidations of over-engineered distributed systems. You’ll walk away with a framework for balancing technical depth with operational sanity, ensuring your architecture evolves based on performance data rather than industry trends. * **About**: Csaba Almási is a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Neonomics, where he focuses on building reliable platforms and maximizing the business impact of observability. With extensive experience in SRE and distributed systems, he specializes in bridging the gap between technical architecture and operational efficiency in the fintech sector. \-\-\-\-\-\- * **Title: "Observability in the AI-Native DevOps Age"** * **Speaker**: [Andreas (Andi) Grabner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grabnerandi/) - *CNCF Ambassador, Book Co-Author, and Fellow DevRel at [Dynatrace](https://www.dynatrace.com/)* * **Duration**: 30-45 mins * **Abstract**: *AI is here to stay!* *The question is: How to make it an efficient DevOps partner for the human to build, test and operate software?* The answer is simple: Just like humans, the AI can use observability to understand and optimize the impact of generated and deployed code and configuration. In this talk you learn the path through three important lessons on how observability as you know it is changing to become useful for the Human and the AI as we enter the AI-Native Age. **1.** **The Observability Primer**: “What’s different in observing an app, an AI or a workflow?" **2.** **The AI Delivery Lifecycle**: “How can my AI becomes better with observability?” **3\. Cost and Impact**: “How can we speed up while staying within budget?” You will walk away and know how to best apply open standards like OpenTelemetry and OpenLLMetry to get insights and optimize your own usage of AI. Whether its for coding, automation or to provide it as a business feature! * **About**: Andreas Grabner has 20+ years of experience as a software developer, tester, and architect, and is an advocate for high-performing cloud-scale applications. He is a CNCF ambassador, a contributor to the CNCF project keptn, a Co-Author of Platform Engineering for Architects, and a Fellow DevRel at Dynatrace. Andreas is also a regular contributor to the DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Cloud Native communities and a frequent speaker at technology conferences. In his spare time, you can most likely find him on one of the salsa dancefloors of the world! \-\-\-\-\-\- 🔑 **Important Access Note** Our host requires the attendees to provide their ID to grant us access to their offices. **Do not forget to fill in the "NIF - NIE - Passport" field** when registering, and do not forget to **bring your ID**!

## **Details** 👋 Curious about what really breaks when a product goes from 0 to scale? 💡 We’re excited to invite you to the next edition of our **Product & Tech** event within the Talented People series: **“From 0 to Scale: What Actually Breaks When You Grow”** This session will focus on the realities of scaling, when what once worked starts to fail, priorities shift and teams face increasing complexity. Join us to gain insights from experienced professionals in product and tech, while enjoying great food, drinks and good company on our sunny terrace! 🌞 🎯 Details: 📆 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 18:30-21:00 📍 Talent-R office *Rambla de Catalunya 35, Principal 2, 08007 Barcelona* 📝 Speakers: \- David Lambert\, *Co-founder of Stellar* \- Marija Marjanovic\, *Product Director at Softonic* \- Nikita Drachev\, *Chief Data Officer at NDA* 📌 Join us to network with forward-thinking professionals and innovators at the forefront of product and technology. 🟩[Website](http://www.talent-r.com/) 🟦[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-r/?viewAsMember=true) 🟥[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/talentr_recruitment/)

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

**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.

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Join us for **Ben Frain**'s talk ... Ben's book "Responsive Web Design With HTML5 and CSS" caught my attention (and should interest you as well). Find it here: [https://rwd.education/](https://rwd.education/) ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

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