Add October other peoples lightning talks

Author: marcheiligers

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+title: "Other People's Lightning Talks"
+event_date: "2026-10-22"
+tags: ["meetup"]
+# meetup_link: "https://www.meetup.com/ruby-az/events/..."
+---
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+<img src="/images/op_lightning_talks.png" alt="Other People's Lightning Talks" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto 2rem auto; border-radius: 12px; max-width: 100%;">
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+This month, we're doing something a little different: **Other People's Lightning Talks**!
+
+Rather than our usual format, we'll be watching a curated selection of interesting lightning talks from recent Ruby and Rails conferences &mdash; including RubyConf, Brighton Ruby, Blastoff Rails, and more (culled from the collection on [RubyEvents.org](https://www.rubyevents.org/talks?kind=lightning_talk)).
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+Between talks, we'll pause for short discussions to chat about what stood out, unpack interesting techniques, or bounce ideas around the room. Lightning talks are fast-paced, varied, and great conversation starters, so whether you're brand new to Ruby or have been writing it for years, come join us!
+
+## Thanks
+
+* Event space provided by [CO+HOOTS, Mesa](https://cohoots.com/locations/mesa/)
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+<a href="mailto:rubyaz@heiligers.us?subject=I'd like to speak at RubyAZ" class="btn--primary-alt">Want to present at a future meetup?</a>
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