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Lunch or Dinner Strategizing Offshore AI Enablement

Apply for your slot! Lunch for 12 Founders and C-Suite executives interested in learning about (and sharing their POV) on the amplification of productivity using Offshore Staffing with AI Enabled teams. AI is transforming productivity and human resources. When the right teams on-shore and offshore safely tap the power of AI dramatic efficiency gains occur, not only in coding, design, customer support, sales, and accounting.

Conspiracy theorists meetup

Let’s talk about conspiracy theories! Find other people to discuss them, discover new conspiracy theories, exchange ideas, etc. Great way to meet interesting and edgy people.

The AI Briefing by Startup Grind - The C-Suite Gap in AI Readiness

**👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-leadership-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈** The AI Briefing is a recurring **AI deep-dive for decision-makers.** Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise. 📜 **This Month's Source:** [Grant Thornton 2026 AI Impact Survey: The AI Proof Gap](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mKYw5Nu_dPQ6VLFiyxEqEulz1Ar7RLag/view?usp=sharing) (*Grant Thornton – Apr 2026*) Your CIO thinks the workforce is ready for AI. Your COO disagrees, **by a factor of five**. That misalignment isn't a rounding error. Grant Thornton **surveyed 950 business leaders across 10 industries** and found this divergence at the center of a larger pattern: most organizations are scaling AI they can't explain, measure, or defend. Boards approved the investments. **Governance never followed.** Now 78% of those executives say they couldn't pass an independent AI governance audit within 90 days. **👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-leadership-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈** The gap between organizations that have **built accountability structures** around their AI and those that haven't is now measurable. **Revenue growth reaches 58%** among fully integrated organizations. Among those still piloting, **top-line growth is only 15%**. Grant Thornton's data points to the same driver across every metric: **AI produces revenue results** when leadership drives the infrastructure and owns what it produces. **🏔️ The Mission:** Understanding why AI accountability is a performance problem * This session uses Grant Thornton's data to examine **what it actually means to own an AI investment**: who makes decisions, who measures outcomes, and **what it costs when leadership can't agree** on whether the organization is ready. * We'll focus on **the C-suite misalignment finding**: CIOs and COOs within the same organization hold fundamentally different views on AI readiness, and the data shows **that gap is producing real organizational failure**. **📊 The Format:** * **Data Briefing:** A fast walkthrough of Grant Thornton's findings: the C-suite divide on workforce readiness, the 78% audit confidence figure, and where the 4x performance gap comes from. * **The Accountability Question:** A working discussion on what "governing" an AI investment actually means: who owns outcomes, how results get measured, and what the agentic AI incident response gap means for organizations already scaling autonomous systems. * **Cross-Pollinated Debate:** Executives share where AI investments have gone unaccounted for inside their own organizations; builders and operators weigh in on what governance infrastructure looks like from the inside and where accountability most commonly breaks down\*\*.\*\* **🤝 Who Should Attend:** * **Enterprise Executives:** The 4x revenue gap between organizations with integrated AI and those still piloting is a leadership and accountability problem. This session examines what the organizations closing that gap are doing differently, and what it takes to get there. * **Product, Data, and Operations Leads:** The C-suite misalignment on AI readiness lands squarely in ops and product. This session gives you data and specific language to surface the accountability gap with senior leadership. * **Founders & Builders:** See where the proof gap is creating product opportunities: enterprises need tools to measure, explain, and defend AI they already own and are already running. **📬 The Prep:** This is a working session. Review the report [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mKYw5Nu_dPQ6VLFiyxEqEulz1Ar7RLag/view?usp=sharing). Bring your perspective. **👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-leadership-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈**

Forest Hills Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community

**Forest Hills Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community (40+)** Looking to meet new people, make meaningful connections, and enjoy great conversation in a relaxed and welcoming environment? Forest Hills Connections is a social group for adults **45 and above** who are interested in building friendships, exploring new ideas, and connecting with others who are curious about life and the world around them. Each gathering will feature a different topic chosen by the group. Topics may include travel, books, current events, relationships, personal growth, arts and culture, local issues, life transitions, and ways we can positively impact ourselves and our community. We may also organize occasional walks, dinners, volunteer opportunities, concerts, and local events. You do not need to be an expert on any topic. The only things you need are a desire to meet new people, an open mind, and a curiosity about life. Whether you're new to the area, an empty nester, changing careers, retired, recently divorced, or simply looking to expand your circle, you'll find a welcoming place here. This is a place to exchange ideas, learn from one another, build friendships, and explore how we can live more meaningful lives while contributing to the communities around us. **The only requirement is a desire to meet new people and a curiosity about life.** ☕ Meaningful conversations 🌳 Community engagement 📚 New ideas and perspectives 🤝 Genuine friendships ✨ Personal growth and purpose **Come for the conversation. Stay for the community.** Location will be announced once I understand group size

Migrating at Scale — A Firestore to Postgres Story

At gather.town, we made the pivotal decision to migrate our live Firestore database to Postgres with the goal of zero downtime. Come hear our war stories and walk away with a practical playbook for your own migrations. **Speaker:** Evangeline Cheng Helping agents sweat the pixels @ Figma. I care about building intuitive and performant products users love.

Conversation française à Brooklyn

**français** *(see English description below)* Profitez de conversation française dans une ambiance détendue au bar. « Conversation française à Brooklyn » est un cercle de conversation en français qui se déroule vendredi soir. Au café, bar, ou parc, près du centre de Brooklyn et plusieurs lignes métro, il y aura un animateur francophone (moi) qui peut guider la conversation et fournir un mot ici et là. Le lieu peut changer d’une séance à l’autre, mais quel que soit l'endroit, vous pratiquerez beaucoup la langue française et ferez la connaissance de personnes intéressantes. Le but de ce groupe est de donner à ses participants (de tout niveau, sauf débutant) la possibilité de parler français. Dans ce groupe, on parle 100 % en français. Niveau : à partir de faible intermédiaire. **English** Enjoy French conversation in a relaxed atmosphere at a bar. “Conversation française à Brooklyn” is a French conversation group that takes place every other Friday evening. At a bar, café, or park near central Brooklyn and several subway lines, there will be a French speaking host (me) who can lead the conversation. The location may change from week to week, but wherever we are, you will be able to speak French and meet interesting people. The goal of this group is to give its participants (of all levels) the opportunity to practice French. In this group, we speak 100% in French (but don't be intimidated, we'll be there to help if you can't think of a word). If you're still learning, the recommended level to attend is weak intermediate or higher. If you can't follow the discussion, I'm happy to repeat anything or help you express some things that you might never have said in French before. The only way to improve is to practice! ***Donate to cover the costs of the group here: [https://www.venmo.com/u/brooklyn-meetup](https://www.venmo.com/u/brooklyn-meetup)***

UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

######## You need to bring a physical Government Issued ID to be allowed to stay. It's the Law. ######## Whether you're a seasoned UX pro, just breaking into the field, or simply curious about design — this is your invite to pull up a chair and join the conversation. UX Happy Hour is a laid-back, no-agenda gathering where designers, researchers, product thinkers, and anyone design-curious can connect over drinks in a low-pressure setting. No slides. No networking theater. **Why attend:** • Meet new connection in organic way • Get feedback and fresh perspectives on your work (i.e. portfolio) or advice for your career • Stay sharp on what's happening in UX, AI, product, and tech right now • Meet potential collaborators, mentors, or future coworkers • Cheap drinks ($5 Guinness) **What to expect:** • Warm, welcoming crowd across all experience levels • Candid conversations about design, careers, tools, and everything in between • A great chill bar in the East Village to do it all in **Where to find us:** We're usually tucked in by the ATM at the back of Mona's. If you're not sure where we are, just ask the bartender — they know us! Come solo, bring a friend, or drag a coworker along. The more the merrier. Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card.

July 15th, 2026 NYC Quantum Computing In Person Meetup (w/hybrid option)

**Title:** Quantum-Accelerated Supercomputing **Abstract:** I will give an overview of how quantum computers and classical HPC systems can interact together, and what are the target applications of quantum-accelerated supercomputing identified so far. **Bio:** Dr. Antonio Mezzacapo is currently a Principal Researcher at NVIDIA, where he works as the technical lead for quantum algorithms and quantum-accelerated supercomputing applications. One of his areas of interest is quantum simulations of chemistry and materials science, where he contributed with advancements on quantum algorithms for computing molecular energies, more efficient encodings for fermionic simulations, and experiments that have pushed the frontier of quantum simulations with quantum processors. He is interested in understanding how quantum computers can be optimally coupled with classical high-performance computers, and what are the best algorithms and workflows for quantum-centric supercomputing architectures. More broadly, he is interested in how one can use quantum computers to deliver value in quantum-classical computational workflows. In the past, Dr. Mezzacapo has also worked on the characterization of superconducting quantum processors, modeling of quantum gates, and quantum software.

Ayse Polat: Building Beyond Completion-Leverage Design & Construction Data

**Building Beyond Completion: Leveraging Design and Construction Data for Smart Buildings, Digital Twins, and AI Integration** Sponsored by Graitec, Ayse Polat will be presenting: Project data generated during design and construction is often underutilized once a building is occupied, despite its potential to support long-term operational performance. This session explores how information created throughout project delivery can become a valuable resource for facility management, smart building systems, digital twins, and emerging artificial intelligence applications. Participants will examine how smart building technologies use connected data to enhance building operations, improve occupant experiences, and support more efficient decision-making. The presentation will also demonstrate how digital twins create a continuous link between design intent, construction outcomes, and operational performance by maintaining a dynamic digital representation of the built asset. Finally, attendees will explore how AI can leverage historical and real-time building data to identify trends, predict maintenance needs, and optimize performance across the asset lifecycle. The session provides practical insights into transforming project information into long-term operational value. **Learning objectives:** · Understand the value of design and construction data after project completion. · Learn how smart building systems improve building operations and user experience. · Explore how digital twins connect design, construction, and operations. · Identify how AI can support better building decisions and lifecycle performance. **Microsoft Teams meeting** **Join:** [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25524332788594?p=sJ8FZgzCVZ2Rf2Izbi](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25524332788594?p=sJ8FZgzCVZ2Rf2Izbi "Meeting join") Meeting ID: 255 243 327 885 94 Passcode: DL3o8hv9 *** [Need help?](https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US) \| [System reference](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mzg3MzQzYTQtMTYxMy00YjIyLTg4YTUtODIzYTE1MjFhZWY3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220fc6889f-bf23-4c66-a071-f35150aabdfa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f7aa5b0-d1e9-40e0-8c9d-74b0d20c89d6%22%7d) **Dial in by phone** [+1 531-205-2209,,136886768#](tel:+15312052209,,136886768) United States, Omaha [Find a local number](https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/e1607c7c-f4af-4edc-9d47-10ce22c20bfb?id=136886768) Phone conference ID: 136 886 768# For organizers: [Meeting options](https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=5f7aa5b0-d1e9-40e0-8c9d-74b0d20c89d6&tenantId=0fc6889f-bf23-4c66-a071-f35150aabdfa&threadId=19_meeting_Mzg3MzQzYTQtMTYxMy00YjIyLTg4YTUtODIzYTE1MjFhZWY3@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US) \| [Reset dial-in PIN](https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/usp/pstnconferencing) 

Being different isn't a soft skill. It's the next frontier.

NYC SUG is thrilled to host Joanne (Jo) Perold again in person in NYC. A former keynote speaker at one of our Big Apple Scrum Day conferences, Jo is now running annual **[Satir Leadership Development Workshops](https://www.virginiasatircenter.com/trainings-workshops/satir-leadership-development-workshop).** Join us for this very special session and enjoy the opportunity to learn about Virginia Satir work from one and only Jo Perold! **Session Description:** We got very good at changing how we work. We built frameworks, refined processes, ran retrospectives, and shipped faster. And something still isn't working. Because methods can only take you so far. At some point, the constraint isn't the process. It's the person running it. In conversations with leaders across four countries, the same patterns emerged regardless of methodology, team size, or industry. Urgency replacing discernment. People going through the motions without authorship. Teams delivering but not believing their voice changes anything. Leaders protecting their people from above while quietly wondering if any of it is worth it. These aren't process problems. They're human ones. Virginia Satir spent her life asking what it means to be more fully human — and her answers turn out to be exactly what agile practitioners need next. Not better tools. Not more frameworks. The inner capacity to lead well in complexity, uncertainty, and change. This session explores what that capacity looks like, why it matters more than ever now, and what becomes possible when we do our own inner work first. **The next frontier isn't a better process. It's a different person.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- You too can become a speaker at our meetups! If you have an idea you would like to share, come see us at the Meetup, or tell us about it here: \*\*[https://www.papercall.io/nyc-sug**](https://www.papercall.io/nyc-sug**) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Meetings are now the **3rd WEDNESDAY** of the month **In person** meetings: **6-6:30 Networking, 6:30 session start** =======Would you company be interested in hosting us?======= The NYC Scrum User Group meets monthly to talk about Agile and Scrum, to share experiences, to network, and to provide support for local Scrum practitioners. We are on the look-out for in-person venues, either as a one-off or ongoing. DM us to let us know if you're interested!

Media/Advertising Professionals Meet

Meet NYC professionals in PR, media/advertising agencies, Ad platforms, Ad measurement, data, analytics and all the tech that powers the world of marketing. PS: * Event is free to attend. No cover, no drink minimums. Each guest will cover their own tab at the bar. * Please sign up only if you plan on attending #noflakes. * Our organizers do this purely for networking. We don’t get any monetary benefits #bekind. * Appropriate profile photo is mandatory.