# Event Details - **Event Name**: Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: An honest conversation about purpose, real learning, and what shows up once the sticky notes run out and the code needs to be born.About this EventAbout the talk:Everyone talks about Event Storming, but... do you really know why you're doing it?In this talk, we'll look at Event Storming through the lens of those who build backend systems: understanding what the user really needs and turning that into technical elements like events, business rules, flows, and context boundaries. An honest conversation about purpose, real learning, and what shows up once the sticky notes run out and the code needs to be born.About the Speaker:Alice David dos Santos is a Solutions Architect and Consultant with 18 years of experience translating complex business problems into technical solutions. She actively applies Domain-Driven Design and Event Storming in her client work. Alice has spoken to numerous developer communities, including sessions at TDC Floripa, and is an active member of the DDD Brasil community. She has also attended DDD Europe as part of the Brazilian delegation. She shares her work on Event Storming, solutions architecture, and system design across social media.Can't attend in person? BUT DON'T RSVP!We'll start the streaming presentation at 7 PM.We'll have pizza at 6:30 for those attending in-person!Sponsored by Improving is a complete IT services firm, offering training, consulting, recruiting, and project services. Our innovative solutions and processes have helped hundreds of clients across the globe realize their tactical and strategic business objectives. As a result, our 1,000 employees have accumulated extensive technology and management experience in several industries, including financial services, energy, travel, retail, government, and several others.Our culture encourages both the inspiration and motivation to achieve amazing things. We are constantly striving to live out our values of Excellence, Dedication, and Involvement through the foundation of trust.Thank you to our Door Prize Sponsors!Hello2Morrow.com - 1 year ArcTree licenseJetBrains.com - 1 year IntelliJ Ultimate licenseWebucator.com - voucher for one online self-paced course.Want to present at a Houston Java User Group meeting? Contact Scott at scott AT KeepCalmAndRefactor DOT com.Does HJUG have a Web Site?We sure do! You can find it right here: https://hjug.orgGet notified about future events! Join our mailing list at the following links:https://groups.google.com/g/hjughttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/41555/https://www.facebook.com/groups/49387404684Where can I see past events?The Houston Java User Group YouTube account has recordings of past sessions here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZCBgVzSvF-M94QH_IBbLA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/event-storming-why-are-we-doing-this-with-alice-david-dos-santos/100001997700601275 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, meetups, it, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Improving - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Improving - **lat**: 29.727663 - **long**: -95.55149 - **full address**: Improving, 10111 Richmond Avenue, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/769e0458713247878c7276f39d60659f2612ae3c9aa5f02692788305c98947e1-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786593741 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos being held? - **A:** Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Improving, 10111 Richmond Avenue, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos? - **A:** Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos is organized by Houston Java Users Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Event Storming: Why Are We Doing This? with Alice David dos Santos is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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