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Join us for a 2-day hybrid hackathon in Tirana where developers, students, and people interested in AI come together to learn, build, and show their AI projects. Get practical experience, support from Google Developer Experts (GDEs), and take part in a fun demo session with prizes and giveaways. * **What participants will experience:** * Masterclasses from speakers * Team collaboration and project building * Mentorship from industry experts and GDEs * Real-world project development from idea to demo * Networking with the local tech community * Fun challenges, prizes, and giveaways **Day 1 – Online (20 May from 5pm): Start Building** * Join the welcome and introduction session * Learn about AI through masterclasses * Form teams and share project ideas * Start building their AI solutions **Day 2 – Onsite (22 May at Piramida from 10am): Build, Improve, and Present** * Panel discussion with industry experts * Learn about AI, cloud technologies, and real-world use cases * Continue building your projects with mentor guidance * Prepare and present your solutions to a panel of judges 👉 Fill out this form with your project idea and/or team details: [https://forms.gle/8cui8JKNWEp82tnaA](https://forms.gle/8cui8JKNWEp82tnaA) If you don’t have a team yet, don’t worry — you can connect with others and find team members through our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/BgCdCmCuGv](https://discord.com/invite/BgCdCmCuGv) **Grand Finale: Demo & Celebration** * The event ends with: * Team project presentations * Feedback from judges and mentors * Prize announcements and giveaways * A closing celebration of participants’ achievements **A chance to learn, build, and grow in AI**

\*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === The caffe Cukeraj provides us with a back-room reserved just for this event, where we get to practice Croatian and other languages three hours for free.The entrance is free, but to be sure that Domenico will continue to host us, please have at least one drink when you're coming.at Cukeraj, Petrinjska 61See you soon!P.S. IF U HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FINDING THE PLACE BE FREE TO CONTACT THE ORGANIZER: +385953913346 \*\*\*\*\* Vježbajte Strane Jezike sa Izvornim Govornicima \*\*\*\*\* === Za organizaciju događaja se ne mora nista platiti. Radi korištenja prostora u kafiću (koji se nalazi u dvorišnoj zgradi) , bilo bi poželjno kad bi svatko naručio barem jedno piće. Nedjelja 18:00 - 21:00 sati Cukeraj Petrinjska 61

Zagreb language and culture exchange meetup. Chat in many languages, meet new people and plan adventures together. Hey everyone! 👋 As spring arrives in Zagreb and the city wakes up again, we’re keeping Thursdays social with **Small Friday International Zagreb** ([SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/)) a relaxed international meetup where locals, expats, Erasmus students and travellers gather to chat, exchange languages, share stories and plan the next adventure. Think of it as Zagreb’s global living room with lively conversations, and that moment when a random Thursday evening decides to surprise you. ✨ Whether you’ve just arrived in Zagreb, been here a while, or live around the corner, you’re very welcome. 📍 **When & Where** 📍 **The Beertija** Pavla Hatza 16, Zagreb 🕗 **Every other Thursday from 8PM** ✨ Free to join: simply grab a drink and support our host bar 🍺🎸 ✨ Open to everyone: all ages, backgrounds and language levels 💬 **What Happens at [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/)**? Expect a relaxed, social atmosphere where conversations flow naturally. 🗣️ La**nguage Exchange** English, Croatian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian… and often more. 🌍 **Cultural Exchange** Locals, expats, travellers and Erasmus students sharing stories, experiences and perspectives. 🤝 **New Connections** Real conversations, genuine laughs, and the occasional new friend. 📅 **Weekend Planning** People often end up planning hikes, concerts, trips, festivals or nights out together. No formal structure, no pressure, just people meeting people. 🌸 **Why Join in Spring?** Spring is when Zagreb truly comes alive. Magnolia trees bloom across the city, café terraces fill with conversation, and longer sunny days invite people outdoors. Locals stroll through parks, cycle along the Sava, run around Jarun and Bundek lakes, or escape to the nearby Medvednica mountain for hikes and views above the city. At the same time, Zagreb’s cultural calendar blossoms with exhibitions, concerts, festivals and theatre performances, while markets like Dolac overflow with seasonal produce: asparagus, wild garlic, strawberries and fresh flavours of the season. It’s the perfect time to meet people and explore the city together. And many of those plans begin right here, at [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/). 🌍 🍺 **Why The Beertija?** Because it’s more than a bar, it’s our headquarters. Expect: 🌿 leafy terrace vibes 🎸 rock-inspired atmosphere 🍺 excellent beers 🛋️ relaxed living-room energy 🚭 non-smoking indoor space It’s the kind of place where you pop in for one drink and suddenly realise the evening flew by. 💡 **First-Timer Tip** If it’s your first time: 👋 arrive early 🙂 smile and say hello 💬 jump into a conversation Everyone was new once and that’s how all starts. 🌍 **Join the Crew** [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/) is a community built by the people who show up. So if your Thursday evening could use a little more conversation, laughter and international energy, come by and join us. Bring a friend if you like, or come solo and meet new ones. ✨Ditch the screen, grab a drink, meet the world🌍 See you on Small Friday! 🍻 **SFIZ Crew** P.S. Spread the word https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb 🔎 **How to Spot Us** New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, that’s when it’s easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event ✨ Need quick updates or can’t see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions. 💖 #ZagrebGlobalMingle 💖

Promijenili smo prostoriju zbog velikog interesa. Etaža je ista - 4. kat, soba je F10 - Dušan Vukotić **Sažetak:** Digitalna transformacija ulazi u novu fazu u kojoj umjetna inteligencija i alati poput Microsoft Copilota u Microsoft 365 okruženju postaju ključni akceleratori produktivnosti i kvalitete odlučivanja. Predavanje se zasniva na višegodišnjem iskustvu implementacije digitalne transformacije, s fokusom na stvaranje mjerljive vrijednosti kroz primjenu AI-ja u svakodnevnom radu menadžmenta i zaposlenika. Kroz niz primjera predavanje će objasniti važnost inovacija i pravilnog odabira ključnih tehnologija u kreiranju novih poslovnih modela kao osnove svake digitalne transformacije. Koristeći konkretne primjere iz prakse predavač će objasniti kako Copilot, analitika poslovnih podataka i cloud tehnologije podržavaju donošenje odluka temeljenih na podacima, optimizaciju procesa i unaprjeđenje korisničkog iskustva. Sudionici će steći uvid u ključne stupove transformacije – poslovni model, podatke i agilnu organizaciju – te kako uprava može voditi promjene i mjeriti uspjeh kroz KPI-jeve i povrat ulaganja u razdoblju od 6 do 18 mjeseci. Naravno, možete se zapitati: Što ako ne započnemo digitalnu transformaciju? Imamo li izbora? Na to i ostala pitanja pronađite odgovore na predavanju! Predavanje je nastalo na temelju iskustva tima stručnjaka za digitalnu transformaciju koje je predvodio predavač stečeno u provedbi projekata digitalne transformacije u tvrtkama u regiji, ali i kao poduzetnika i predsjednika uprave IT tvrtke koja kontinuirano inovira i ima više od 120 međunarodnih nagrada za inovacije u IT-u. **O predavaču:** Tomislav Bronzin jedan od samo 165 nositelja prestižne titule Microsoft Regional Director, kao i titule Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (M365). Kao osnivač tvrtke CITUS i inovator osvojio je više od 120 međunarodnih nagrada za inovacije, te posjeduje šest patenata u područjima primjene umjetne inteligencije, pomiješane stvarnosti i cloud tehnologija. Svoje stručno znanje je dopunio iskustvom rada na globalnim i EU projektima u više od 40 država gdje je kao konzultant i voditelj projekata u proteklih 25 godina pomagao vladama, IT asocijacijama, upravama tvrtki i razvojnim timovima postizanje poslovnih rezultata, pretvarajući tehnološke inovacije u stratešku prednost, mjerljive rezultate i održive organizacijske promjene. Tomislav vješto pomaže u projektiranju i implementaciji umjetne inteligencije na način da demonstrira moć AI koja povećava ljudski potencijal, potičući donošenje odluka, produktivnost i suradnju, a što rezultira poboljšanjem uspješnosti organizacija. Stručnjak je u kreiranju strategije implementacije umjetne inteligencije, posebno usvajanjem tehnologija poput Microsoft 365 i Copilota, Power Platform i rješenja temeljena na Azure-u kako bi ostvario poslovni utjecaj. Njegov angažman u IT i poslovnoj zajednici ubrzali su digitalni rast organizacija u čitavoj Europi. Posebno je aktivan u Hrvatskoj, gdje kao potpredsjednik Udruženja za IT Hrvatske gospodarske komore zastupa poslovnu zajednicu i promiče utjecajne digitalne inicijative kao član Nacionalnog vijeća za digitalnu transformaciju Republike Hrvatske. Čest je govornik na međunarodnim konferencijama, viši predavač na Algebra Bernays University, te autor više od 40 znanstveno-istraživačkih rada s više od 120 citata. Kao član upravnog odbora Hrvatske udruge poslodavaca član je Nacionalnog vijeća za ljudskih potencijala Republike Hrvatske – Sektorskog vijeća za elektrotehniku i računarstvo.

Banke rijetko kada drastično mijenjaju svoje sustave, a pogotovo same načine rada unutar timova. No, Erste se nedavno odlučio upravo na takav poduhvat koji im je na kraju poboljšao timsku suradnju i unaprijedio vođenje projekata. Promjena je počela na razini samih fundamenata *project managementa* pa su tako implementirali “*Erste Large Scale*” agilni model, a organiziran je prema uzoru na poznati Spotify model. Temelj tog pristupa leži u organiziranju manjih, podosta samostalnih i autonomnih jedinica koji se nazivaju *tribeovi* i *squadovi*, a zajedno čine nešto veće jedinice koje nazivamo *guildovi* i *chapteri*. Pristup je u praksi doveo do velikih poboljšanja u vođenju projekata, ali su cijelu priču morali upotpuniti i s tehničke strane. Kako su do tada sve vodili uz kombinaciju **Azure Boardsa** i **CA PPM-a**, što je bilo daleko od adekvatnog pristupa, odlučili su se na prelazak na jedinstveni **Jira Cloud** sustav, a plodove istog su počeli ubirati nedugo nakon migracije. Kako je cijeli proces tekao, koliko je bilo zahtjevno migrirati sve podatke i entitete u Atlassianovo okruženje te što su naučili iz ovako kompleksnog projekta, saznat će **21.5.** na drugom ovogodišnjem Atlassian Community Eventu u Zagrebu. Osim **Željke Straznicky**, **Lucije Marić** i **Tomislava Tobijasa**, na eventu će se pridružiti i brojni drugi sudionici projekta od kojih ćete moći saznati sve što vas zanima vezano uz ovu veliku promjenu unutar Erste banke. Uz pokoju cugu i klopu nakon eventa, naravno! 21.5.2026. 17:30 Radnička cesta 37A, 4. kat, ured Koiosa **Agenda:** * Registracija sudionika: 17:30-18:00 * Željka Straznicky, Lucija Marić, Tomislav Tobijas: Kako je Erste unaprijedio vođenje projekata uz Jira Cloud?: 18:00 - 18:45 * Q&A: 18:45 - 19:00 * Networking uz cugu i klopu: 19:00 - 00:00

Carissimi, proseguiamo il nostro viaggio per parlare di **#AWS** ! Ci troviamo in **#presenza GIOVEDì 21 maggio alle ore 19:00**. L'incontro si terrà presso il[ Coworking Mestre](https://www.coworkingmestre.it/), in via Torino 135, di fronte al NH Laguna Palace Hotel. E per chi non potesse raggiungerci, si terrà anche in **#streaming** su YouTube. La scaletta prevede due speech seguiti da discussione ciascuno. 🗣[Riccardo Marostica](https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-marostica-bba072206/), ci parlerà delle sfide che ha affrontato nel passaggio da prototipo a sistema reale con Amazon **#Bedrock #AgentCore** ! A seguire 🗣 [Tommaso Dri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommaso-dri/), ci racconterà come passare da un’infrastruttura statica a un modello dinamico **#PayAsYouGo** attraverso AWS **#CloudFormation** e **#Lambda** ! 👥 Poi ci sposteremo per \( 🍸 \| 🍺 \) & \( 🍕 \| 🍔 \) e **#networking** ! E come sempre, proponete[vi per] argomenti e/o location con il [Form Google](https://forms.gle/1JdE6YWPbo6phuLe8) o direttamente nel canale Telegram, o come speaker su [Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/aws-user-group-venezia/) !

**Ciao AWS User Group Padova!** Ci vediamo giovedì 21 maggio per un workshop dedicato a Kiro, l’IDE agentico nell’ecosistema AWS. Una sessione pensata per esplorare il suo utilizzo nel flusso di sviluppo, dai concetti di base fino ad arrivare a esempi pratici di spec-driven development, con l’obiettivo di comprendere come questo strumento possa supportare le attività quotidiane, dalla scrittura del codice fino alla gestione operativa in cloud. Sono previste una breve introduzione e la presentazione di alcune demo. **Vi aspettiamo dalle 18.45!** **(Anche online [QUI!](https://www.youtube.com/live/jvrdfE8J7YQ))** **AGENDA** 👋 **Benvenuti!** 👉 **Francesco Martini - AWS Sr. Technical Account Manager** Affianca i clienti nel costruire sistemi affidabili e sicuri, aiutandoli a semplificare le operations in cloud. Alla passione per la tecnologia unisce esperienza diretta nello sviluppo software. 👉 **Matteo Depascale - AWS Technical Account Manager** Supporta i clienti nella progettazione di architetture resilienti e sicure, con un focus particolare sulle tecnologie serverless e sull’intelligenza artificiale. 🍻🍕 🍕**Networking con aperitivo** 🍕🍕🍻 **Se parteciperai di persona** a Piazzola sul Brenta, **registrati qui su Meet Up**: un paio di birrette assicurate anche per te! Clicca **[QUI](https://www.youtube.com/live/jvrdfE8J7YQ)** per assistere online!

**Beer, Pizza and AIoT Meetup (**[5plus2.de](http://5plus2.de) and [botcraft.de](botcraft.de)) AGENDA 18:30-19:00: Pizza and Beer (other drinks available) 19:00-19:30: Ashley Gibbons ([5plus2.de](http://5plus2.de)) - Product‑Led Marketing for AI and IoT 19:30-20:00: Daniel Carton ([botcraft.de](botcraft.de)) - Dark Factories: How Industry 4.0 comes alive with Agentic Automation 20:00-21:00: Networking Look forward to seeing you all there. Due to limited capacity, we reserve the right to restrict admission. Pizza, beer and seats first come first serve! :)

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings. Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).

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. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

The topic for May is "Ink" 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!

**✅ Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Salsa Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Salsa Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Salsa Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/ **👉 Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.