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COSQAM Presents: Quality in the Age of AI

Mon, Nov 16, 10:30 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

Join us in the beautiful **Improving Columbus** office space for a Panel Discussion around this topic... **Quality in the Age of AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Lessons Learned** What AI tools are we using? What do we think should be better? How can we make it work in our lives and careers? **The Panel** Bob Fornal - Senior Engineer at Leading EDJE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfornal/) Krishna Chaitanya Bandarupalli - Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance (https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-chaitanya-bandarupalli-a1038436/) Ryan Quellhorst - Quality Assurance Specialist at The Helper Bees (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanquellhorst/) David Leslie - Lead SDET at FlightSafety International (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwleslie/) Joseph Beale (Moderator) - Lead Consultant at Tricentis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephbealeqa/) Food and drinks provided by COSQAM and Improving PARKING INFORMATION: Street parking is available through the ParkColumbus or ParkMobile apps. There is also garage parking available at the following locations: * LAZ Parking - Gravity Garage, 500 W. Broad Street * Veterans Memorial Lot - 300W W Broad St * LAZ Parking - Dorrian Green Garage (i.e. COSI Garage) - 52 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215

20 attendees

NFT AI ART Columbus

Thu, Nov 19, 2:30 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

1 attendee

Ohio LinuxFest -at OSU

Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

We are back at OSU, where it all began in 2003! Dreese Lab building. Hallway displays and demos start at 9am on Friday, however first talk is not until Friday at 5:15pm. On Saturday, same place, 9am to 7pm, but after party until 9pm. We are In-Person with live stream and recording on youtube on Saturday. https://olfconference.org/2026-schedule/ Registration starts at - FREE. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ohio-linuxfest-at-the-ohio-state-university "About" OLF https://olfconference.org/about/ Parking map here https://olfconference.org/map/

2 attendees

Quarterly Community Gathering

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00 PM

From Columbus AI

4.7

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message the organizer with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)

28 attendees

Coworking w/ IxDA at Junto

Fri, Nov 20, 3:00 PM

From IxDA Columbus

4.8

Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. Kicking off the fall/winter with the classic [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available. We will be sitting near the book wall out front of the coffee shop Maudine's on the right side of the lobby. I will be there 10-3. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your laptop charger and headphones! There is parking on the street, at COSI, and behind the hotel for a small fee.

7 attendees

Build Columbus Meetup #48 @ Improving

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM

From Build Columbus

5.0

**Use your skills. Serve your city.** Builders in Columbus using their skills to help local nonprofits. Developers, designers, content creators, and more. All are welcome. Join us at Improving to learn from each other, work on projects, and share what we're building. You'll leave with new ideas and new connections. First time? You'll fit right in. **What to expect** **Intro circle:** We go around the room and everyone shares their name, what they're working on, and how their skills could help someone else. **Main session:** Attend a talk, join a workshop, or work on a project. **Hang out:** Food, coffee, and conversation with other builders. **Sponsors and Partners** * Improving (Venue Sponsor, providing food and beverages) * Fruits and Roots Coffee Roasters (Coffee Partner) **Stay connected** **Join the Discord:** https://discord.com/invite/s9bQZBVduF **Learn more:** https://buildcolumbus.org

13 attendees

TORG Gaming Expo

Sat, Nov 14, 3:00 PM

From The Central Ohio Gamedev Group

4.8

**[torgevents.com](https://www.torgevents.com/)** TORG The Ohio Retro Gamer expo \*\**Please note that registering for this COGG event does not gain you access TORG and its affiliated events. This is for information only but please use this event page for your benefit.*\*\* See some of our gamedev from COGG here! [https://www.torgevents.com/indievillage](https://www.torgevents.com/indievillage)

1 attendee

Behind the AI: Salesforce in Action

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00 PM

From The Tech Exchange | by Incepta

**Overview** See Agentforce in action, uncover what makes Salesforce AI production-ready, and connect with Columbus Salesforce and IT leaders. **Turn Salesforce AI Ideas into Action** Join Columbus Salesforce and IT leaders for a focused evening on putting Agentforce into production—not just demonstrating it. Hosted by **Incepta Solutions - a Salesforce Premier Partner** and technology consultancy. This event features a live customer-onboarding use case led by Ishtiaq Ahmed, CTO at Incepta. See how the agent connects to the data model, integration layer, Flow, and Einstein automation behind it. You’ll learn how to: * Identify practical Salesforce AI use cases. * Prepare data before deploying an agent. * Understand integration and automation requirements. * Choose a first use case that can work in production. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, expert insights, open Q&A, and networking with Columbus IT leaders. **Who should attend:** Salesforce customers and practitioners: CTOs, CIOs, VPs of Engineering, IT leaders, enterprise architects, data leaders, digital transformation leaders and senior technology leaders.

5 attendees

Smash Park

Wed, Nov 25, 11:30 PM

From Columbus Super Foodies

4.8

Let’s check out Smark Park the day before Thanksgiving. Smash Park has all day drink specials as well as half-price arcade games. If people are interested there is Friends trivia as well.

12 attendees

Game Dev Meetup (In-Person @Improving!!!)

Sun, Nov 29, 7:00 PM

From The Central Ohio Gamedev Group

4.8

PLEASE NOTE!!! We are in talks about doing more of these in person. For now, this will be in-person by default and online as a backup. This also pends holidays and special events like GGJ and GDEX. We will let everyone know if this changes. Thank you for you patience as we work to bring more in-person events to you! PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person at Improving! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. There's paid street parking in the garages but on Sunday you can park for free. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

4 attendees

COhPy Monthly Meeting

Mon, Nov 30, 11:00 PM

From The Central Ohio Python Users Group

4.8

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). [Find Parking using our Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk) This month Chandan will do a presentation on Pypi Packaging, and John will do a short presentation on Python Wheels. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

7 attendees

Columbus Code & Coffee 92 @ Improving

Sun, Nov 15, 6:00 PM

From Columbus Code & Coffee

4.9

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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Meetup is a platform that connects people through local groups and events. It helps users to discover various communities and join their activities.

You can search for biotech groups in your area on Meetup to find local events. Use the location-based search to see what communities and events are active nearby.

The availability of biotech meetups depends on your city and local organizers. You can check Meetup regularly for new groups and events that match your interests.

Absolutely! You can join multiple biotech groups on Meetup to explore various events, topics, and networking opportunities available in your area.

Joining Meetup is generally free, but some biotech events might charge a fee. Check event details as costs are set by organizers.

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Yes, many biotech meetups welcome enthusiasts at all levels, from beginners to experts. Check the group description to know more.

Not all events may require pre-registration, but it's best to RSVP to secure your spot and get updates from organizers.

The frequency of biotech meetups varies by region and group. Some groups might meet weekly, others monthly. Check specific group schedules on Meetup.

Events can be either online or in-person. It's up to the organizers, so verify event details when you RSVP to know the format.

Meetup offers opportunities to meet new people, but forming friendships takes time. Regular participation increases chances of making connections.

While there are many biotech groups, their popularity can vary by city. It’s best to explore options nearby to gauge interest in your location.

Meetup is excellent for networking in specific fields like biotech, providing opportunities to meet professionals and expand your industry connections.

Events on Meetup are organized by individuals or groups, not by Meetup itself. Meetup is the platform that facilitates these connections.

The quality of biotech meetups varies by organizer. Some maybe well-structured, while others depend on their community's engagement and resources.

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