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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

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✌🏿

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/)

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

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **Thursday Studio Class** * **Time:** 19:30 – 20:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) 🧘‍♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow. Come connect with your breath, body, and community. 📍 **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** **Booking & Cancellations** * **Spots are limited**, so please book early on Meetup. * Reservations **without payment** will **not be considered**, due to the limited number of spots. * If you **need to cancel**, do so on Meetup at least **6 hours before class**. Otherwise, your booking will be counted as used. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

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

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)

**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.

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **Sunday Studio Class** * **Time:** 11:30-12:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) 🧘‍♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow . Come connect with your breath, body, and community. 📍 **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water \*\*\* **📌 Cancellation Policy** – More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup. – 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know. – Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered. \*\*\* **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. \*\*\* **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

**Let's have a cup of tea together! 🫖🇬🇧** L'inglese si parla (e si migliora) più facilmente mentre sorseggiamo insieme una tazza di tè. Per il nostro primo incontro, vi aspetto a casa mia per trasformare l'apprendimento dell'inglese in un’esperienza rilassante. **Cosa faremo in questo primo incontro?** * **Ice Breaking:** romperemo il ghiaccio con una breve presentazione (don't worry, l'atmosfera è informale!). * **Free Conversation:** parleremo di passioni, viaggi e vita quotidiana, con il mio supporto per aiutarvi a trovare le parole giuste. * **Planning together:** vi racconterò la mia idea di Book Club e decideremo insieme i prossimi temi. **A chi è rivolto?** A chiunque voglia sbloccare il proprio inglese parlato. L'importante è la voglia di mettersi in gioco e conoscere nuove persone. **Dettagli pratici:** * **Dove:** a casa mia (l'indirizzo preciso verrà inviato privatamente ai partecipanti). * **Contributo per questo primo incontro: 15€** *(include la sessione di conversazione guidata, una selezione di tè e piccoli assaggi dolci).* * **Posti limitati:** per garantire a tutti lo spazio per parlare, il gruppo sarà ristretto a un massimo di 6 persone. Portate la vostra curiosità e la voglia di fare due chiacchiere. Vi aspetto!

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

**📺 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

This is not just a money class. This is a restoration space. The I AM Worthy of Ownership™ Path is a 12-step, sister-centered journey for women who are ready to build financial stability without shame, fear, or pressure—and to do it in a way that honors both wisdom and the spirit. Many women don’t struggle with money because they lack discipline or intelligence. They struggle because of unhealed experiences, survival patterns, and the quiet belief that they are “behind” or “disqualified.” This series gently challenges those beliefs while offering practical tools for peace, clarity, and long-term planning. Together, we will talk honestly about: Releasing shame and money anxiety Building stability as a form of self-respect and spiritual discipline Understanding money as a tool, not a source of worth Managing debt with clarity instead of condemnation Preparing for life’s unexpected moments without fear Laying a calm foundation for future ownership and legacy Each session blends practical financial education with reflection, conversation, and encouragement. There is no pressure to share personal numbers or experiences. You are welcome to speak, journal quietly, or simply listen. This is not about hustle. This is not about perfection. This is about alignment, wisdom, and peace. Who this series is for: Women who are starting over or rebuilding Women who want stability without stress Women preparing for future ownership or housing decisions Women who want their financial lives to reflect wholeness, not fear No prior financial knowledge is required. Come as you are. Bring a notebook. Leave a little lighter than you arrived. Light refreshments will be served along with 30 minutes of networking.

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

**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)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

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### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

Join members of the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. There _might_ be a little snow, but there _will_ be effectively infinite serve-yourself coffee, so it evens out if you ask me. Just a reminder, while the other locations are great too, we’re at the Lane Ave one this time.