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2026 Professional Development Day - PMI Central Ohio Chapter
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30 AM***\*\*GUESTS MUST REGISTER THROUGH PMI CENTRAL OHIO: https://www.pmicoc.org/2026pdd\*\**** # About Professional Development Day PMICOC's Professional Development Day (PDD) is the pinnacle event for project management professionals in Central Ohio. It offers a curated agenda of keynote presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to enhance skills and knowledge. We welcome over 600 project professionals from a variety of industries like Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Technology & IT Services, Consulting & Professional Services, Government & Public Services, Engineering & Manufacturing, Education, Financial Services, and Banking. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, PDD promises a day of growth, inspiration, and valuable connections. Join us to expand knowledge, sharpen skills, and build lasting relationships while discovering how maximizing project success can elevate our world. **Agenda-at-a-Glance** 7:30AM - Registration Opens, Breakfast & Networking 8:00AM - Opening Remarks 8:30AM - Keynote: Susan Powter 'STOP THE INSANITY' 9:45AM - Noon - Breakout Sessions NOON - Lunch 1:00PM - Keynote: Melissa Boggs 'Hidden Cultures: Why good organizations stay stuck' 2:15-4:30PM - Breakout Sessions 4:30PM - Event Concludes **Learn More & REGISTER NOW**: [https://www.pmicoc.org/2026pdd](https://www.pmicoc.org/2026pdd)
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Tue, Sep 8, 10:30 PMBring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.
Tell Me More! Conversations & Connections at The Junto Hotel Lobby
Sun, Sep 20, 11:30 PMJoin Us as we head to The Trade Room, the main lobby of The Junto Hotel in downtown Columbus. This cozy lounge/bar/library is a great social space with a beautiful ambiance. We plan to hang out around the fireplace, play "Tell Me More!", a low-stress game of conversations and stories, and get to know each other more! Small bites, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase until 9:00 PM. PARKING: LAZ Parking Garage (Peninsula Garage) at $3.00/hour located at 52 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215. Walking Directions from the Garage: * Take the elevator or stairs to street level and exit onto Belle Street. * Turn left (North) onto the sidewalk, walking away from the COSI building. * Walk past the corner of the building, and the main glass entrance to The Junto will be on your left.
Local AI and AI Harnesses by Jaime Pardo
Wed, Sep 9, 10:30 PMBuilding a Local AI Companion – From Hardware to Autonomous Agents The era of relying entirely on cloud-based AI is shifting, opening the door for users to build and run their own powerful models at home. This presentation explores the transition from renting cloud space to constructing a personal, localized AI assistant—think less along the lines of a corporate chatbot and more like building a custom, cinematic "Jarvis." For beginners, we will demystify the core benefits of running AI locally: absolute data privacy, zero recurring subscription fees, and the freedom from server outages or internet latency. It is about taking back ownership of your data and your digital tools. To bridge the gap between concept and reality, we will look under the hood at the hardware that makes this possible. We will break down exactly what an enthusiast needs to get started without needing an enterprise budget, highlighting the importance of a solid foundation—like an AM5 motherboard and plenty of fast DDR5 RAM—and the crucial role of GPU VRAM. Using a dual-GPU setup as a real-world example, the audience will learn how concepts like quantization compress massive open-source models so they can run efficiently on consumer hardware. Once the hardware is understood, we will dive into the software ecosystem that brings the machine to life. We will explore user-friendly inference servers like Ollama and LM Studio that make loading up models as easy as installing an app. For the enthusiasts looking to go deeper, we will touch on Unsloth Studio for fine-tuning models and creating custom LoRAs. The goal is to show the audience how to navigate platforms like Hugging Face, select the right model weights, and understand the metrics that matter, such as tokens per second and prompt processing times. Finally, we will look at the true potential of a local AI setup: autonomous agents. We will explore how to give a local model "hands" by connecting it to tools, local CLI environments, and secure Docker sandboxes. By setting up gateways to platforms like Telegram and giving the AI access to read and write local Markdown wikis, it transitions from a passive chat window into a self-improving, continuous digital assistant. The presentation leaves the audience with a practical blueprint for a living project, demonstrating that setting up local AI is an evolving story well worth writing. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00 PMWe're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games! We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Mon, Sep 28, 3:00 PMJoin the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
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