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Join us for a meetup on Thursday, February 5th from 6:15pm in Milan hosted by Bitrock! 📍**Venue:** Bitrock Via Tortona, 4, 20144 Milano MI, Italy. 1st Floor. **\*\*IMPORTANT: There are limited seats, so if you cannot attend, please change your RSVP so someone else can join. Thanks!\*\*\*** 🗓 **Agenda:** * 6:15pm: Doors open/Welcome * 6:30pm - 7:15pm: Simone Esposito, Team Lead - Software Architect @ Bitrock * 7:15pm - 8:00pm: Viktor Gamov, Principal Developer Advocate, Confluent * 8:00pm - 8:30pm: Additional Q&A, Drinks, Food and Networking 💡 **First Speaker:** Simone Esposito, Team Lead - Software Architect @ Bitrock **Title of Talk:** Queues for Kafka (KIP-932) **Abstract:** For more than a decade, Apache Kafka’s consumption model has been governed by a strict rule: one consumer per partition within a consumer group. This limitation has shaped how teams scale their systems, design topics, and plan for peak throughput. With KIP-932, Kafka breaks this long-standing assumption and introduces a fundamentally new capability: queues. Backed by the new concept of share groups, this paradigm shift allows multiple consumers to read concurrently from the same partition. This talk explores how KIP-932 brings native queueing semantics to Kafka, enabling true work-queue patterns without over-partitioning and greatly simplifying horizontal scaling. We’ll examine how the new message acknowledgment model works, the tradeoffs introduced by cooperative consumption, and how this feature fits alongside, and differs from, traditional Kafka consumer groups. **Bios:** **Simone Esposito** is Software Architect & Team Lead at Bitrock. Passionate about computer science, Simone is always excited to test himself with different technologies and learn new things. He has a strong passion for writing code and sharing knowledge with colleagues and peers in the industry. He prefers working with functional programming languages, distributed systems and event-driven architectures. 💡 **Second Speaker:** Viktor Gamov, Principal Developer Advocate, Confluent **Title of Talk:** The Missing Protocol: How MCP Bridges LLMs and Data Streams **Abstract:** Nobody’s talking about this: MCP isn’t just another way to build chatbots. It’s the bridge we’ve been missing between AI reasoning and real-time data systems. Teams build AI applications that work great in demos but fall apart with production data. Your agents analyze historical reports but can’t tell what’s happening in your Kafka streams. They’re blind to schema changes and disconnected from events that matter to your business. Instead of treating streaming platforms like black boxes, you expose them directly to your agents via MCP protocol. Suddenly, your AI doesn’t just read about data—it lives inside your data flows. Learn what becomes possible when you stop thinking about AI as an external service and start treating it as part of your streaming architecture. We’ll build systems where agents subscribe to real-time events, reason about evolving schemas, and make decisions that ripple through your data platform. **Bio:** Viktor Gamov is a Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, founded by the original creators of Apache Kafka®. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source technologies. He is passionate about assisting architects, developers, and operators in crafting systems that are not only low in latency and scalable but also highly available. As a Java Champion and an esteemed speaker, Viktor is known for his insightful presentations at top industry events like JavaOne, Devoxx, Kafka Summit, and QCon. His expertise spans distributed systems, real-time data streaming, JVM, and DevOps. Viktor has co-authored "Enterprise Web Development" from O'Reilly and "Apache Kafka® in Action" from Manning. Follow Viktor on X - @gamussa to stay updated with Viktor's latest thoughts on technology, his gym and food adventures, and insights into open-source and developer advocacy. \*\*\* NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 21. If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! [community@confluent.io](http://community@confluent.io/)

Join us for a cozy and creative evening where Craftsmanship meets relaxation! In this hands-on candle-making workshop, you'll blend scents, pour wax, and craft your own beautifully eco-friendly personalized candles. As you shape your creations, enjoy a delightful light aperitivo. Whether you're here to explore a new hobby, unwind with friends, or simply savor the moment, Candle Making & Aperitivo offers the perfect mix of creativity, conversation, and indulgence. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Questa settimana ci vediamo anche il giovedì per una cena di gala in una location elegante in piazza Affari proprio di fianco alla Borsa di Milano. Menu Cene Giovedì 22 gennaio - mezzo pacchero crema di datterino - bocconcini di tacchino alla senape con la schiacciata di patate - creme caramel - acqua - 1 bottiglia di vino ogni 4 persone Prezzo 25 euro Ci sarà intrattenimento/karaoke durante la cena e a seguire dj set. E' gradita conferma whatsapp ai nostri numeri Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

Questa settimana ci vediamo anche il giovedì per una cena di gala in una location elegante in piazza Affari proprio di fianco alla Borsa di Milano. Menu Cene Giovedì 22 gennaio - mezzo pacchero crema di datterino - bocconcini di tacchino alla senape con la schiacciata di patate - creme caramel - acqua - 1 bottiglia di vino ogni 4 persone Prezzo 25 euro Ci sarà intrattenimento/karaoke durante la cena e a seguire dj set. E' gradita conferma whatsapp ai nostri numeri Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Ciao , sei single,vieni dopo lavoro a fare apericena con un ricco buffet ,e open Wine fine alle ore 22.00 , a soli 15€ ,dopo Dj set, conosci nuove persone ,mangi e bevi in compagnia 🍷🍪, fai nuove amicizie 😉scrivimi e inscriviti al mio evento ,lo organizzo per te😉:3883282616

Jeudi 5 février à 19:30 Soirée crêpes 😋 Salut les ami.e.s ce jeudi on fete la chandeleur ! On se retrouve donc pour une soirée galettes bretonnes et crêpes au nar Manu. Comme d'habitude ce sera l'occasion de passer une bonne soirée tous ensemble. 2 galette bretonne au choix: 1. Jambon fromage oeuf 2. Chèvre miel 3. Champignons, crème fraîche, fromage 4. Saucisses, oignons confits 2 crêpes sucrées au choix: 1. Nutella banane 2. Chocolat noir poire 3. Chocolat blanc 4. Beurre salé, sucre Merci de m'indiquer vos choix et variations (s'il y en a) au moment de la réservation. 22€ par personne (une boisson comprise) À jeudi✌🏿

📸 **Secondo incontro del PhotoClub Meetup – Parliamo di fotografia** Dopo il primo appuntamento, continuiamo a costruire il nostro spazio dedicato alla fotografia con un incontro più informale, fatto di **condivisione, confronto e ispirazione**. Questo secondo evento sarà un momento per fermarci e chiederci insieme: 👉 **Cos’è la fotografia per noi?** 👉 **A cosa serve, oggi?** 👉 **Quali fotografi ci hanno segnato?** 👉 **Quali mostre ci hanno colpito e quali vorremmo vedere?** Un pomeriggio pensato per conoscersi meglio, scambiare punti di vista e far nascere nuove idee, senza tecnicismi né pressioni. 🧩 **Come si svolgerà l’incontro** * Un **gioco fotografico** iniziale (un piccolo *ice breaker*) per rompere il ghiaccio * A seguire, **chiacchiere libere sulla fotografia** davanti ad un tè * Spazio aperto al dialogo, alle esperienze personali e alla curiosità Non serve essere professionisti: basta avere voglia di parlare di immagini e ascoltare altri sguardi. 📍 **Luogo:** Feltrinelli Piazza Piemonte, 2, 20145 Milano 📅 **Data:** 7 febbraio 2026 ⏰ **Orario:** ore 17:00 💬 Porta con te una storia, un fotografo del cuore, una mostra che ti ha colpito… o solo la voglia di partecipare. Ti aspetto per continuare a far crescere insieme questo PhotoClub 📷✨ 💬 ✨ ***L'evento sarà confermato venerdì mattina, e comunque al raggiungimento del numero minimo di 5 partecipanti.***

**MONEY GLOW UP 2026 ✨💸** L’evento che fa per te se vuoi finalmente imparare a gestire BENE i tuoi soldi, risparmiare di più e iniziare a investire 💡💰 Per le girls ambiziose che quest’anno vogliono mettere i soldi al primo posto, abbiamo pensato a un workshop dedicato, dove imparerai come gestire le tue finanze e raggiungere finalmente i tuoi obiettivi di risparmio 🎯💎 **Durante l’evento:** 📌 Sessione introduttiva sulla finanza personale – anche se parti da zero! 📌 Come tracciare le spese e gestire i soldi, usando il file di budgeting INCLUSO con il workshop 📝 📌 Come fare budgeting 💻 📌 Risparmi e fondo di emergenza 🏦 📌 Investimenti per le girls più avanzate 📈 🎁 FREE GIFT INCLUSO: riceverai [il file di budgeting 2026, ](https://shop.beacons.ai/francescaiannelli/de3e76da-d1a1-4acb-824d-78983ea1d4d8?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Ffrancescaiannelli&show_back_button=true)già utilizzato da oltre 150 persone per gestire i propri soldi (dal valore di 9.99 euro) Consigliamo di portare un PC o iPad per seguire meglio e mettere subito in pratica quello che affrontiamo durante il workshop 💻✨ 💶 Costo: 15 euro con materiali inclusi ☕️ Consumo libero al bar 📅 8 febbraio, ore 16:00 📍 Al Fuorimano, Metro Lilla **Conferma la tua partecipazione** Per partecipare, ti chiediamo di confermare con una commissione di 15,00 euro, tramite questi due modi: * **[PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/beatricepalacco?country.x=IT&locale.x=it_IT)** (seleziona “Amici e familiari” senza commissioni) * **[Satispay](https://web.satispay.com/app/match/link/user/S6Y-CON--B5302524-6C58-4345-8285-ED03CA0C02D6?amount=1000&currency=EUR)** al numero 3394436054 **Causale pagamento**: esempio: email + 08.02 Il pagamento può essere effettuato fino ad un giorno prima dell'evento, salvo disponibilità posti.

Group amateur trekking including city centre **transfer**, local products **lunch**, amazing **panoramas**... and **the best vibes**! Follow us on [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/trekabreak_/)to receive your **welcome discount** 🎁 TRAIL: 🪂 **Difficulty**: easy 👣 **Distance**: 4,3km (round trip) ⏱️ **Time**: 1h41 (round trip) 🔝 **Elevation Gain**: 370m 🍴 **Menù**: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives \>\> All the details at [www.trek-a-break.com](https://www.trek-a-break.com/home.php) << Perfect for **nature lovers**, **solo travellers** and **small groups** looking for an authentic escape from Milan! **Define in advance** your pick-up point (Milan Darsena or Porta Venezia) and your preferred lunch menu in the online registration form. **Registration closes** two days before the trek or when the tour gets fully booked. **Free cancellation** is available up to five days before the event. **When the day comes**, hop on the minivan around 8:00 am (exact time depends on the route) and head to the mountains 60-90 min outside Milan. Get ready to explore high-beauty / low-effort routes with no technical difficulties, for a full day of breathtaking nature, Alpine culture and mountain gastronomy. **You’ll enjoy** spectacular views of Lake Como, walk surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, wander through ancient villages, discover Alpine stories and monuments, explore World War I defense systems and finally relax over a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, including: starter, main course, side dish, dessert, drink and coffee. The adventure ends around 5:00–6:00 pm, when the minivan brings everyone back to their pick-up point - **with eyes full of beauty and hearts filled with memories** ✨

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

**📺 SUNDAY MATCHDAY** Big screens, loud reactions and opinions nobody asked for. Grab a drink, pick a side (or change it mid-game), and enjoy sports the social way. Ref complaints included. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

venerdì sera ci troviamo in questo bellissimo locale invernale dove gustare un ottimo buffet in compagnia al prezzo di 17€ comprensivo anche della prima consumazione. Avremo il nostro tavolo riservato dove poter conoscerci chiacchierare e fare amicizia. Dalle 22,30 chi vuole può rimanere a ballare la migliore musica dagli anni 70 ai giorni nostri. Evento consigliato a un pubblico over 35/40. Gradita la conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php Rob will lead this month's meeting in my absence. Mark Vonder Haar

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

The topic for February is "Transitions" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us for an interactive Bombay Gin Cocktail Class at TownHall — a fun, social experience designed to bring people together over great drinks, great food, and great conversation. During the class, you’ll learn how to craft several different Bombay Gin cocktails, guided by a master mixologist in a relaxed, high-energy setting. This isn’t a lecture — it’s hands-on, engaging, and built to spark connection, laughter, and good vibes. Whether you come solo or with friends, this experience makes it easy to meet people, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, and unwind mid-week. ✨ What’s Included (A Ton 😁) • Multiple Bombay Gin cocktails • Interactive cocktail instruction • Food & appetizers sponsored by TownHall • A lively, social atmosphere 🍸 Sponsored by Bombay Gin 🍽 Food & appetizers sponsored by TownHall Must be 21+ to attend $20 fee per person