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The organizers of the AMS DB meetup are also involved in organizing the Databases devroom at FOSDEM. Ignore the timings on this meetup - at this point we don't yet know what day we'll get assigned.

The purpose of the devroom is to discuss developing databases that can meet the demands of modern applications.

Instead of focusing on a single technology or community, our goal is to bring open source database communities and developers together to share their experience, learn from their work, and foster collaboration on challenges ahead.

The CfP (Call for Papers / Presentations) is open until December 3, 2026: https://pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026/cfp More information: Databases DevRoom at FOSDEM 2026 | We’re excited to announce the Databases devroom for FOSDEM 2026

New week, new layer of clarity! This Friday’s Open Office Hour dives into The Clarity Checklist — the second part of my live series on how to work with super intelligence instead of wrestling it. If you’ve ever wondered why AI sometimes “misses the point,” this session is for you. We’ll unpack how your clarity determines your results — in prompts, business, and life. 🧭 Join us live. Discover how clarity saves time, reduces confusion, and unlocks truly creative outcomes.

Now it’s time for the next evolution! Beginning this month, Open Office Hour is becoming a structured, community lab: a place where we not only talk about AI, but also practice the human skills that make our partnership with AI meaningful and safe.

Here’s what you can expect each Friday, 10:00–11:0am MT: ✨ AI Insight of the Week – a practical takeaway you can use right away 🧩 Live Practice Exercise – short, simple, and at a human pace 💬 Open Q&A – space for your real questions, big or small 📄 Handouts + Homework – resources to help you keep practicing 🤝 Community Connection – opportunities to share wins and support each other

It’s free, interactive, and open to all levels—no prior experience with AI required.

📺 Can’t make it live? Replays are always available on YouTube.

👉 Invite a friend! If they join you for the relaunch, you’ll both receive a bonus handout.

------ Welcome\, London R Users! ------

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026!

We’re excited to kick off 2026 with fresh energy and plenty of R fun ahead!

As before, the event will be brought to you by Datacove. We are a Data and Analytics Consultancy Team based in Brighton, with experience in founding many well-attended R & Python events. Plus, home of the EARL Conference! We work across multiple streams - from marketing and customer analytics, to bespoke dashboards, process automation, and training! :)

We will be supported by the generous team, organised by Matt Nixon, at Incubeta, London. Hosted by Laura Mawer and Jeremy Horne from Datacove.

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As standard, we cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, and GF. Please contact an organiser for any other requirements.

You can book your tickets online through Ticket Pass at a discounted rate:

• General Admission: £8 online / £10 at the door
• Student Admission: £4 online / £5 at the door

Students must bring an NUS card or any other form of student ID. Cash and card accepted on the door.

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------ Timing Information ------ 6pm: Arrival and greetings from our team. 6:15pm: Food and drinks are served while networking. 6:40pm: Introduction to the event commences. 6:45pm: Talks commence. 8:00pm: Talks conclude. 8:10pm: Networking continues. 8:30pm: Event moves to the local pub.

------ Sponsorship Information ------ Our event relies heavily on sponsorship from companies that attend. Please contact the organisers or [email protected] to get involved.

------ Arrival Instructions ------ Please arrive at The Bower and locate the reception, where staff will be there to guide you to the correct floor.

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------ Registration Etiquette ------ At our meetups, the event is sometimes capped by the space. We’re committed to keeping these events accessible for everyone, but to make that possible, we need your help. Please ensure your registration is kept up to date. If your plans change, simply update your RSVP to reflect your availability. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please feel free to spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all again!

it's the 1st PBIMCR of 2026 to start our 10th anniversary celebrations...

When: Thursday 29th of January 2026 Time: arrive for 530pm with talks starting from 6pm start prompt Location: TBC - set as Robert Walters Manchester office but may change in early January. Session will not be streamed over MS Teams but uploaded to our YouTube channel in early Feb Complimentary drinks & pizza provided by our hosts & sponsors Robert Walters

January's PBIMCR will feature ..... Speaker Details -

Talk 1: Shubhangi Goyal Title: Customer-First Analytics: Power BI Dashboard for Impact

Description

Building a dashboard is easy. Building one that truly serves your customer — that's where the real work (and value) begins.

In this session, we’ll walk through how to build a Power BI dashboard from scratch with a customer-first mindset. From defining the right problem to designing with empathy, this session will cover:

-Understanding your audience’s pain points and priorities -Translating business questions into measurable KPIs -Structuring your data model for flexibility and performance -Designing intuitive visuals and layout for usability -Gathering feedback and driving dashboard adoption

If you are looking to level up your Power BI game, you’ll leave with practical tools, techniques, and frameworks to turn your dashboards into decision-driving assets.

Talk 2: Mihaly Kavasi Talk Title: Master the Human & AI-Friendly Semantic Layer

Transform your organization's data strategy by mastering the essential bridge between IT and Business. This session reveals how to build semantic layers that empower both human users and AI assistants (including Copilot) to extract maximum value from your data assets. What you'll master: • Implement optimal responsibility division between IT/BI teams and business users for scalable self-service • Design semantic layer structures that balance usability, performance, and AI compatibility • Optimize naming conventions and metadata specifically for Copilot and AI assistant readability • Leverage advanced model features (field parameters, perspectives, calculation groups) that accelerate report creation • Apply performance optimization techniques that deliver instant insights even with billions of rows • Master code-first semantic layer design using TMDL and modern development workflows • Train AI Coding Agents to efficiently implement these improvements You'll build semantic layers that slash report development time by 60%, eliminate IT bottlenecks, and position your organization for success in the AI-augmented analytics era.

Takeaways: Semantic layer design checklist, naming convention guide, Copilot optimization templates Topics Covered: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Analysis Services, AI Coding Agents

[Attention: In-person registration is mandatory using this link]

Dear Data Wizards,

After a successful first meetup in Geneva in March 2025, we’re already looking ahead to 2026 and are delighted to invite you to our next session on 29 January!

We’re currently working on the agenda and will update you as soon as the content is finalized.

In the meantime, save the date; It’s the perfect opportunity to meet, connect, and dive into discussions about Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and more.

📍 Venue: Impact Hub Geneva (Rue Fendt 1, 1201 Genève). 🚉 Just minutes from the train station – easy to reach even from out of town.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot now using this link

Interested in sharing your insights on Microsoft Fabric or Power BI? We’d love to have you as a speaker in our next Geneva or Lausanne meetup. Reach out to discuss -> [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Maptime Amsterdam – First Meetup of 2026 🎉

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: Doors open at 18:15 Location: De Ruijterkade 154, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Join us for Maptime Amsterdam’s first 2026 meetup — an evening of mapping, learning, and connecting with the local geospatial community! Whether you’re a student, researcher, hobbyist, or professional, everyone is welcome. We’ll explore exciting new topics in mapping, OpenStreetMap, and geospatial technology while sharing ideas and hands-on experiences.

Agenda

• 18:15 – 18:30 \| Walk-in & Welcome Grab a drink, meet fellow mappers, and get settled in.
• 18:30 – 19:30 \| Talks & Fire Chats Short presentations and informal conversations on what’s happening in the mapping world — from open data projects and web mapping tools to innovative geospatial use cases. Open stage: share your own project or story!
• 19:30 – 20:15 \| Collaborative Mapping & Workshop A hands-on session exploring topics such as safety mapping, nature preservation, and other community-driven projects in OpenStreetMap (Netherlands and beyond).
• 20:15 – onwards \| Networking & Editing Sprint Relax, exchange ideas, and continue mapping together.

About the event: This is a hands-on workshop where we dive into geospatial technologies through DIY mapping projects. Learn about OpenStreetMap, geolocation, and data visualization in a friendly and inclusive setting. Let’s map our world together at Maptime Amsterdam’s Geospatial DIY Workshop! 🌍

Please contact Salim Baidoun: [email protected] for more information.

I'm excited to announce another meetup! If you're interested in give a talk, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]

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All talks will be presented in English, to ensure that as many people as possible can participate and engage at this event.

If you want to attend, please RSVP to secure your spot - this will make organizing easier. Thank you so much ♥️

Location: Spiced Academy, Ritterstrasse 12, 10969 Berlin, 2. Hof

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🏠 18:00 - Arrival: Networking, Drinks & Snacks (30 min.) Grab yourself snacks & drinks and say hello to everybody else!

📅 18:30 - So you want to observe an Event Driven System? (45 min.) 🎙️Speaker: Roman Boiko, Enterprise Sales Engineer @ Datadog

Event-driven architectures offer powerful decoupling, but they often shatter traditional monitoring strategies. When a single business process jumps across multiple queues, buses, and microservices, tracing the line between cause and effect becomes a complex puzzle. This talk bridges that visibility gap by exploring practical observability strategies using OpenTelemetry. We will navigate the critical architectural decisions behind distributed tracing - specifically choosing between Span Linking and Parent-Child relationships - and master context propagation to ensure no transaction is lost in the noise. Join us to learn how to connect low-level technical data with high-level business metrics, turning asynchronous complexity into a clear, manageable system.

Roman Boiko is a Senior Enterprise Sales Engineer at Datadog, where he helps developers and architects build reliable, observable, and scalable systems. With a strong background in serverless and cloud-native architectures, he’s passionate about bridging the gap between engineering and operations to help teams move faster with confidence. Roman frequently speaks at tech events, sharing practical insights on observability, distributed systems, and modern application design. He enjoys exploring how developers can simplify complexity and deliver better software through data-driven decisions.

📅 19:15 - Datadog at Zendesk - a solid foundation for scalable, reliable and cost efficient systems (30 min.) 🎙️Speaker: Anatoly Mikhaylov, Principal Software Engineer & Datadog Ambassador @ Zendesk

Anatoly will share practical and valuable lessons what value Datadog brings and what role it plays at Zendesk. They customized and encorporated observability triad (APM, Logs and metrics) within a large volume of systems and applications. Zendesk made it work very well at scale and so that Datadog became a common language engineers and product teams can speak to one another. A single picture often helps to narrow down the issue, surface the problem, brings the solution and be confident remediation is applied successfully. Zendesk teams are fluent using complex Datadog tools and drive necessary changes.

📅 19:45 - Continuous Profiling with Datadog (30 min.) 🎙️Speaker: Felix Geisendörfer, Senior Staff Engineer @ Datadog

Description following

🥗 20:15 - Drinks, Food & Networking Enjoy refreshments while networking with community peers!

👋 21:00 - Goodbye, see you next time!

This session introduces participants to PREreview, a community-driven platform designed to make peer review more open, inclusive, and equitable. We’ll explore the current research publishing landscape—from preprints to common challenges in traditional peer review—and discuss why transparent, community-centered reviewing matters.

Participants will learn how PREreview connects with open-source infrastructure and platforms like ORCID and Zenodo, see a demo of how to review manuscripts and datasets, and gain practical tools from the Open Reviewers workshop to write constructive, socially-conscious reviews. We’ll also share upcoming developments, ways to get involved, and how to engage through programs like PREreview Champions.

Outline By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe what PREreview is, why it was created, and how it fits into today’s research publishing landscape.
• Explain the role of preprints and open peer review, including the benefits and challenges of current review systems.
• Understand how PREreview supports open scholarship, including collaborations with ORCID, Zenodo, and other open communities.
• Use the PREreview platform to find, write, and publish constructive open reviews of manuscripts and datasets.
• Apply best practices for socially-conscious, constructive peer review, drawing from the Open Reviewers workshop.
• Identify upcoming PREreview features and ways to get involved—through reviewing, contributing to open source, or joining the Champions program.

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---------------------------------------- Time ---------------------------------------- 17:00 UTC, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm Paris / 8pm EAT ---------------------------------------- About the Speaker ---------------------------------------- Daniela Saderi, Ph.D. - ORCID: 0000-0002-6109-0367 - Dr. Daniela Saderi is the Co-founder and Executive Director of PREreview, a non-profit advancing open, community-centered peer review of early research objects by supporting researchers and experts—especially early-career and historically excluded scholars.

She earned her Ph.D. in neuroscience from Oregon Health & Science University in 2019, studying auditory processing in mammals, and was a 2018–2019 Mozilla Fellow for Open Science. Daniela envisions a scholarly ecosystem grounded in trust, care, and collective wisdom, where knowledge flows freely as a shared inheritance rather than a commodity.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-saderi/ GitHub: https://github.com/dasaderi

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Database development just got a game‑changing upgrade. With SSMS 22, GitHub Copilot is now seamlessly integrated into SQL Server Management Studio — giving data professionals an AI partner that can see and interact with your databases in real time. In this session, you’ll discover how Copilot transforms everyday tasks into proactive, streamlined workflows. From accelerating query writing and performance tuning to automating administration and surfacing insights you didn’t know you needed, we’ll showcase practical, real‑world scenarios that redefine what “productive” looks like for database teams. By the end, you’ll walk away with:

• 🚀 New strategies to boost efficiency and reduce repetitive work
• 🧠 Proactive techniques to anticipate issues before they become problems
• 🎯 Actionable use cases that you can apply immediately in your own environment

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how SSMS GitHub Copilot is reshaping the role of the modern data professional — making you not just faster, but smarter and more proactive than ever before.

Welcome to the first Datadog User Group Meetup of the year! We’re kicking things off with an AWS re:Invent Recap on Thursday January 29th, bringing the community together to share insights, highlights and practical takeaways from the conference.

This year’s agenda also puts a strong spotlight on AI and how it is rapidly reshaping DevOps, operations and on-call workflows, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. That's also why we've invited Prosus to the stage, leading the way in the AI field, focusing heavily on integrating artificial intelligence into its global e-commerce and lifestyle brands, as well as investing in the broader AI ecosystem.

Looking forward to seeing you there and starting the year strong as a local Datadog & AWS community.

Agenda 17:30 Walk-in, food and drinks (vegetarian options available) 18:00 Opening by Datadog User Group Organizers --- 18.10 Talk 1: AWS DevOps Agent, drive operational excellence with a frontier agent that resolves and proactively prevents incidents by Ioannis Moustakis (Solutions Architect Lead, AWS)

18.50 Talk 2: TBD by NAME (TITLE, Prosus)

19.30 Quick Break

19.40 Talk 3: Introducing Bits AI SRE, your AI on-call teammate by Ryan Earley (Sr. Enterprise Sales Engineer, Datadog) --- 20:20 Drinks and socializing 21:00 - 21:15 End

Speaker Bio's: 1. Ioannis Moustakis\, Solutions Architecture Lead (AWS) Leading a team of Solutions Architects across 11 countries in Northern Europe, supporting mid-market and scale-ups to accelerate cloud and AI adoption, modernization, and measurable business outcomes on AWS. 2. NAME\, Title (Prosus) Speaker Bio.. 3. Ryan Earley\, Sr. Enterprise Sales Engineer (Datadog) Ryan has been with Datadog for over 4,5 years, supporting Enteprrise organizations in EMEA with the evaluation and adoption of AI Observability and Security practices.

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• When you sign up to this event you agree that photos and/or video can be made and published, with your face potentially visible.
• For security purposes your name, organization and e-mail will be shared with on-site security.

Other important notes:

• Please inform us on any allergies or dietary restrictions so we can ensure everyone enjoys the food.
• Keep your RSVP up to date, we're counting on you to be there and share in the excitement.
• Your hosts for the evening: Tim Meijer (Datadog), Joe Hefferan (Datadog), Mart Noten (DD User Group Co-Organiser), Ali Faraj (DD User Group Assistant Organiser)

🎟️ Get tickets: https://lu.ma/ai-builders 🎟️ ☝️This is a paid meetup (€20 - €10), Luma ticket is required!

Join our Monthly AI meetup Practical Demos & Technical Talks about building with LLMs and any Gen-AI model.

​:: FOR WHO :: ✅ Anyone actively building with Generative AI ✅ Devs, Product peeps, Data lovers, ML engineers, Founders ⚠️Technical LLM knowledge required!* ​ :: FORMAT :: 💻 ⚡️ Speed Demos (10 min): Builders sharing real-world AI solutions including their breakthrough code, diagrams and prompts !

🎤 🦄 Pioneer Talks (20 min): Inspiring talk or demo from emerging Gen-AI leaders in Europe or Silicon Valley

🤝🍕🍻 Fun Vibes: Lots of time to connect with other builders over some yummy pizza & drinks.

​:: AGENDA :: 17:30 🤝 Drinks & Networking 18:00 🍕 Pizza (be early!) 18:30 🎤 🦄 Pioneer Talk (20m) --- Break --- 19:30 💻 ⚡️ Demos (4 x 10m) 20.10 🍻 Drinks & Networking 21.00 End

:: FAQ :: • What's AI Builders? We're a self-organizing nonprofit community of 3000+ AI Nerds in Europe. Yes.. we're building our own AI CEO.

• Why do I need to pay? 1). So we know how many people will come (max capacity of the space and reduce food waste) 2). Sponsor money doesn't cover all of our costs yet.

• Can I get a free ticket? Can I volunteer as co-host? Message Cristian (+31636420602) if we still need co-hosts or request a free ticket. Co-hosts arrive 1.5h early and help set-up the event or welcome people.

• *I'm not technical. Can I come? Yes, but to enjoy the meetup, we recommend to learn about these LLM Concepts: Multimodal, Vector Embeddings, RAG, Chaining, Structured Output, Function Calling, API calls, Knowledge Graphs, Reinforcement Learning, Fine-tuning, Agents. Additionally: Computer Vision, Diffusion Models, DevOps, MLOps.

• Why go to AI Meetups?

• ​Networking Opportunities: Connect with 80+ technical attendees and a larger community of 3000+ in Europe
• ​The latest practical insights: We focus on demo's and slides with diagrams, code & more.
• ​Good vibes: We're an informal community, so enough fun and shenanigans.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://lu.ma/ai-builders 🎟️ ☝️This is a paid meetup (€20 - €10), Luma ticket is required!

Qlik Vilnius Meetup #6: Innovate & Act – Qlik Open Lakehouse, Cloud Security and Migration

Hello Qlik Friends! 👋

It’s been a little while… but we’re here again. After Qlik Customer Day'25 in May we are keeping our promises.

We’re happy to invite you to our upcoming Qlik Meetup #6 in Vilnius — a good chance to reconnect with the Qlik community and share knowledge. 4 presenters, 3 hot topics.

Whether you’re just starting your Qlik journey or you’ve been working with it for years, this event is the place to learn, connect, and exchange ideas. Please note: seats are limited to 40 participants, so be sure to reserve yours early!

📅 Date: January 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 15:00–17:00 📍 Location: Rockit Vilnius (Gyneju str. 14, Vilnius) 💡 Free event (RSVP is needed)

Note: All presentations will be delivered in Lithuanian.

Data Management Track

Build a Modern Data Lakehouse on Apache Iceberg with Qlik Open Lakehouse (45 min) Presenters: Milda Vitalytė-Masaitė, Qlik Architect, The Infotrust and Simas Baranauskas, Head of Data, The Infotrust

Data Analytics Track

Simplifying Your Move: Qlik Cloud Migration Tool in Action (30 min) Presenter, Justinas Petkevičius, CEO, InQontext

Navigating the Landscape of Qlik SaaS Security (30 min) Presenter: Edgaras Petraševičius, Qlik System Technical Architect, The Infotrust

Q&A and Networking (15 min)

We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones into the Qlik community.

👉 Reserve your spot today and join us for an afternoon of insights, discussions, and networking!

📸 We’ll be taking photos during the event and share the event energy with Qlik community on The Infotrust social media and here on Meetup page.

P.S. Don’t forget to RSVP – it helps us prepare snacks for everyone, so nothing goes to waste! 😉

For any questions, drop us a line at [email protected].

Open Source Frühstück: enjoy food and deep technical talks

Open your day with a solid breakfast and practical discussions on Apache Kafka, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL and much more. Enjoy a session designed for data engineers, architects and technical decisions-makers like you, who want to address the challenges they face in data-infrastructure. No high-level pitches but straight into practical discussions on how to build scalable, efficient open sourced-powered data platforms. We are excited to announce that Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead at eDreams ODIGEO, will be joining us as our customer speaker. We will be talking with her about current trends and how Aiven is supporting eDreams ODIGEO on their platform journey, with a specific focus on Apache Kafka. What's on the menu (other than a delicious breakfast):

• Deep dives into new features and upcoming technical roadmaps, including Aiven Inkless, Kafka, Apache Iceberg, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse
• Real case studies demonstrating how top engineering teams are solving core data problems with these stacks, including search, observability, and analytics use cases powered by OpenSearch.
• Optimization techniques for performance, cost-efficiency, and operational simplicity.

So what are you waiting for? Secure your seat now!

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Talks will start at 6:30pm, and we'll mingle over light bites and refreshments before and afterwards.

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Speakers

​​Colin Miller mostly grew up in Austin, Texas, where he developed an early interest in software and maps. After his freshman year of college, he launched his first startup, Redistricter, which took off far faster than expected. He left school and moved to New York to pursue it full-time. ​A year later, he created Subway Builder, a hyper-realistic game that lets players design subway systems from scratch while navigating real-world constraints and costs. The game simulates millions of commuters using Census and Redistricter data, powered by the same pathfinding algorithms people rely on to get to work. Your job is to design a route network that gets the most people to their destination as fast as possible.

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Greg Feliu is a data engineer and analyst focused on transportation analytics, with projects ranging from modeling subway–bus transfers to clustering NYC subway stations by ridership. Drawing on public ridership data and GTFS schedules, he builds minimal-assumption models to estimate ridership on each subway line, combining data modeling with subject-matter expertise to reveal how New Yorkers move through the system with The Busiest Subway Lines in NYC, Ranked.

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The event will be held at 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY in Room 1201. We hope to see you there!

The Test Tribe 5th New York Meetup – Risk-Based Testing in the Age of AI: What Changes, What Doesn’t

AI is accelerating how software is built-but it doesn’t change the fundamentals of good testing.

In fact, it makes them more important than ever. Risk-based testing has long been a proven approach for delivering value under real-world constraints. In this session, Jess Ingrassellino explores how AI and automation align naturally with risk-based testing-not as replacements for strong testing practices, but as powerful force multipliers.

As development speed increases dramatically with AI tooling, testers must be even more deliberate about identifying risk early, communicating it clearly, and making informed decisions about what will and will not be tested. This talk focuses on how AI can strengthen each stage of that process-while keeping human judgment firmly at the center.

Expect a practical, grounded discussion that separates real value from hype and shows how AI can support smarter, more intentional testing.

Event Details

• Date: 28th January 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Local Time)
• Venue: 307 W 38th St, Studio 1401, New York, NY 10018, USA

Session: Risk-Based Testing in the Age of AI: What Changes, What Doesn’t Speaker: Jess Ingrassellino

Key Takeaways

• Why risk-based testing remains essential-even in AI-accelerated teams
• How AI strengthens (not replaces) strong testing fundamentals
• Ways AI can help identify, document, and communicate risk earlier
• Practical examples of AI-assisted test data generation and coverage analysis
• How AI supports exploratory testing and evolving risk models
• Where human judgment remains irreplaceable in quality decisions

About the Speaker Jess Ingrassellino is a leader, educator, and musician driven by a passion for growth, creativity, and meaningful change. Her career spans technology, education, and the arts-each grounded in a belief in lifelong learning and equitable impact.

She holds four advanced degrees, including a Doctorate in Educational Assessment, and is currently pursuing her fifth degree in Software Engineering. As an engineering leader, Jess specializes in building high-impact teams, solving complex problems, and driving strategic initiatives. As an educator, she has developed curricula, taught Python to students aged 8–18, and trained teachers to integrate technology in thoughtful, inclusive ways. As a professional violinist, she uses music as a medium for reflection and connection.

Across all her work, Jess is committed to authenticity, equity, and helping individuals and organizations grow with intention.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn how AI enhances risk-based testing without undermining fundamentals
• Gain clarity on where AI adds real value in QA workflows
• See how to balance speed, coverage, and quality in AI-accelerated teams
• Hear a thoughtful, experience-driven perspective-free from hype
• Connect with New York’s QA and testing community at the 5th NYC meetup

About The Test Tribe The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more. By RSVPing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners.

Ahoy, fellow Appsterdammers! If you feel like it's time to start slowly getting used to being social again, maybe you'd like to warm up with your fellow makers, nerds, and other technology enthusiasts, who might better understand your specific interests and social style. Join us in the cozy cafe where Appsterdam was born, at an earlier than usual time, to enjoy their legendary terrace and its ongoing attempts to comply with an ever-shifting landscape of rules — something many App Makers will understand! Yes, even after ten long years and a pandemic, this is still the place for you to meet your fellow Appsterdammers, get to know members of the community, meet a potential business partner, bring your app to share with others, exchange ideas with like-minded people... No talks are ever scheduled and everyone is always welcome to join. Be sure to ask the waitress/waiter about their seasonal beers and grab a snack to share with your friends. All Appsterdammers get 10% off the entire bill, so order whatever you want to eat/drink. Then sit back and enjoy the company of your peers. The day is always Wednesday. The place is always Café Bax. The time, for now, is 19:00. Please note: It's a very casual event so people often don't RSVP or show up exactly on time. But don't fear, you can always find Appsterdammers at this event! Not sure you're in the right place? Just ask the staff!

Free Live Webinar - AI in 2026: 10 Disruptive Shifts Every Business Must Prepare For

AI is evolving at unprecedented speed, and by 2026 it will drive fundamental changes across industries. From intelligent automation to advanced decision-making, these shifts will redefine how organizations operate, compete, and scale.

Join us for a 60-minute live session to explore the most disruptive AI trends shaping the future of business and learn how forward-thinking organizations are preparing today.

Date: Wed, Jan 28, 2026 Time: 12–1 PM EST Save Your Seat - Register Now

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The top 10 AI shifts transforming businesses by 2026
• How AI is redefining productivity and operational efficiency
• Real-world use cases driving measurable business impact
• Key strategies leaders need to adopt to stay competitive
• Skills and capabilities teams must build for the AI-driven future

Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or innovation-focused executive, this webinar will provide practical insights to help you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Reserve your free spot now - limited seats available!

Join R-Ladies Ottawa for a casual evening of programming on Tuesday, January 27th. We'll be participating in TidyTuesday, a weekly data visualization challenge organized by the R for Data Science community.

What is TidyTuesday?

Every week, a new dataset is posted online on the TidyTuesday GitHub repo, and folks from around the world create data visualizations using the dataset. It's an opportunity to put your programming skills into practice using real-world data in a way that's fun! It's also a great way for everyone to learn from each other, by sharing their visualizations and code.

What will the dataset be?

Even we don't know that (yet)! We'll have to wait until the day before the event to know what data we'll be working with. If you're interested in seeing some past datasets, take a look at the examples below, or visit the TidyTuesday GitHub repo to see all of the datasets dating back to 2018.

Examples from past TidyTuesdays:

• Donuts, Data, and D'oh - A Deep Dive into The Simpsons
• Pokemon
• What have we been watching on Netflix?

Do I have to use R?

No! You can use any programming language or visualization software that you want. In fact, Python users from around the globe participate in "TyDyTuesday" on a weekly basis.

Who is this event for?

No previous programming experience is required to participate, and we'll have experienced programmers in the room who can help you get started (or unstuck), if needed.

...But if you want to get the most out of the event, a good way to prepare is to watch the recording of the introduction to data visualization workshop we hosted back in 2024. :)

What should I bring?

• Please bring a laptop so you can code along. We recommend that you have RStudio or another IDE (such as VS Code or Positron) installed ahead of time, but we can help you get one installed if needed!
• Come ready to learn, share, and contribute to a safe and welcoming community!

How will this event work?

• First few minutes of the event: Introductions, and taking a look at the dataset together as a group.
• Time to create a data visualization using the language or software of your choice, either on your own or with a (new) friend! Grab a free snack while you're at it :)
• Last \~30 minutes of the event: Show and tell session for anyone who would like to share their creation with the group.

What else do I need to know?

This event (like all R-Ladies events) is totally FREE to attend.

The event will take place at Bayview Yards, which is located just a few steps away from the Bayview O-Train station. There is also a free parking lot available for those who are driving. You can find us in the "Training Room", which is on the second floor of the Bayview Yards building.

This is an in-person event with limited space! Please only RSVP if you are able to attend in-person!

***Please note that the mission of R-Ladies is to increase gender diversity in the R community. This event is intended to provide a safe space for women and gender minorities. We ask for male allies to be invited by and accompanied by a woman or gender minority.***

We’re grateful to be part of the Bayview Meetups initiative and extend our thanks to Bayview Yards for generously providing the venue space.

Encore un event Boost Your Skills et cette fois pour parler Machine Learning : Comment optimiser les modèles de Machine Learning ?

L’optimisation des modèles de Machine Learning est un des principaux enjeux pour un Data Scientist.

L'objectif est surtout d'obtenir de meilleures performances et d'augmenter la précision du modèle, en particulier dans des secteurs où les erreurs peuvent avoir un réel impact.

On parle notamment d'optimisation des hyper-paramètres.

Il existe plusieurs méthodes d'optimisation. Nous avons des techniques “classiques” avec les méthodes par grilles, faciles à mettre en place, mais qui présentent leurs limites.

Ensuite nous avons les méthodes bayésiennes, où l'on capitalise sur les expérimentations précédentes pour s'orienter vers les bonnes valeurs.

Contrairement aux précédentes méthodes qui évaluent chaque expérimentation de manière indépendante, l'optimisation bayésienne est vu comme LA méthode de choix pour les modèles longs à entraîner.

Il s’agit d’un sujet clé pour gagner en efficacité.

Voici le plan du Workshop :

✔️ Présentation des méthodes de recherche par grille

✔️ Présentation des méthodes bayésiennes

✔️ Lien avec l’AutoML

✔️ Cas d'application

Etc … 🖥

L’optimisation en Machine Learning n’aura plus aucun secret pour toi suite à cet event.

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