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AI-ML Meetup : Model Context Protocol ( MCP )

Hosted by: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

87 going
Free
AI-ML Meetup : Model Context Protocol ( MCP )

Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Ancient Sea Monsters

Hosted by: Profs and Pints Meetup-Metro DC

7 going
Free
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Ancient Sea Monsters

The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - REI Education & Networking event - Loudoun

Hosted by: Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Loudoun VA

36 going
Free
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - REI Education & Networking event - Loudoun

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party

Hosted by: Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - NOVAC

40 going
Free
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party

20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Worldgate

Hosted by: Herndon 20s/30s Coffee Group

50 going
Free
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Worldgate

Demystifying SOC 2 for Your AppSec Program

Hosted by: OWASP Northern Virginia Chapter

59 going
Free
Demystifying SOC 2 for Your AppSec Program

Executive Federal GovCon Loudoun County, VA Quarterly Meetup

Hosted by: Executive Federal GovCon Connection Loudoun County VA Group

18 going
Free
Executive Federal GovCon Loudoun County, VA Quarterly Meetup

Monthly BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Across Divides

Hosted by: Genuine Singles in DMV

11 going
Free
Monthly BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Across Divides
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How to Improve Your Social Life

Hosted by: Meetup to Improve Your Social Life

400 going
Free
How to Improve Your Social Life

Understanding Why People Behave the Way They Do

Hosted by: Emotional Intelligence Group

109 going
Free
Understanding Why People Behave the Way They Do

Sunday Table Reads: submit your script or read a part! (Zoom)

Hosted by: SkillCamp (East)

7 going
Free
Sunday Table Reads: submit your script or read a part! (Zoom)

Understanding ADHD: Strategies for success

Hosted by: ADHD and autism etc. meetup with Talia Grace and John Tucker

29 going
Free
Understanding ADHD: Strategies for success
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I Used Meetup to Make Friends at Brunch

New Jersey-based writer and college student Brianna Stryker wanted to meet friends in her hometown. Learn how she used Meetup to make connections by joining a Girls Night Out Meetup group.
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How to Turn Casual Connections into Close Friendships

It’s proven that close friendships are harder to make as an adult. But don’t sweat it: here’s what you can do to simplify the process.
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Studies from around the world have tried to help people answer this question. Learn about the three tiers of friendship and how to fulfill them.
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