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Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on Monday! I will host this session, so please follow my instructions! 🙏 IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Saturday, 18:00 PM. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST, Do Not Come. Level of expectation : intermediate - advanced Venue: HODOS TAMAS Badminton Hall Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! There are 3 courts booked for us for 3 hours from 12:00 till 15:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2000-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval! Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz! Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót! Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak. Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4. Jelentkezés és további infók: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)

El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores. No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.

Brace yourself, Budapest: SMUT SLAM IS BACK. Budapest's only community dirty storytelling open mic rolls back into town on Weds, April 8th Budapest's only community dirty storytelling open mic rolls back into The Pulse for another celebration of smut on Wednesday, April 8. The theme for this slam is "LESSONS LEARNED." Not every s3x story has a lesson, but some of them really do, and we want to hear 'em! * Wednesday, April 8 • doors at 19:00, slam at 19:30 * Location: The Pulse, Ó u 37 * Tix: 4000HUF/adv, 5500HUF/door * Strictly 18+ Get your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/smut-slam-budapest-lessons-learned-tickets-1983351754488 Smut Slam features real-life, first-person sex stories, special prizes, amazing guest judges, and also THE FVCKBUCKET, a convenient receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions! NOTE: this event is for people 18 and over. 19:00 - arrive early to save your seat, grab a drink, buy some Smut Slam merch 19:30-22:00(ish) - a good old-fashioned Smut Slam (with one break) EVENT LANGUAGE: English SMUT SLAMMERS sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute dirty story, based on their real lives, and a lucky six to eight names will be drawn at random. RULES: * no notes * no costumes or props * only five minutes AND * the story must be real and have happened to you. IMPORTANT: Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink- AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, sex worker-friendly, virgin-friendly, polyamory-friendly, we're really, really friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or any other kind of discrimination. All activities depicted must be CONSENSUAL!NOT A SMUT SLAMMER? Don't worry. The audience is in for a good time at SMUT SLAM! Sit back and enjoy. All we ask is: * No interrupting. * No heckling. * No necking in the front row. WE PRACTICE SAFER SMUT! DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling poorly! There will be more slams! \*\*\* Smut Slam Budapest encourages attendees to test before coming to the show, and to wear a mask indoors. This remains one of the best ways to protect yourself against getting sick from COVID or any of the other airborne diseases going around. SMUT SLAM is CREATED by Cameryn Moore, an award-winning playwright/performer, event producer, and former phone sex operator. When not performing, writing grant applications, or actually having sex herself, Cameryn writes Sidewalk Smut: custom type-written erotica as street performance and literary art.Read about the Smut Slam worldwide network at [http://www.smutslam.com](http://www.smutslam.com/ "http://www.smutslam.com/") PLEASE NOTE: We have a strong Code of Conduct for everyone at a slam. We try very hard to run the event accordingly, and we want attendees to actually pay attention so you can help us create this safer space: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3oY8KhH4xgrVxxqP-Vg_pZ3NakGOn46J_LRMNjtvls/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3oY8KhH4xgrVxxqP-Vg_pZ3NakGOn46J_LRMNjtvls/edit?usp=sharing "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3oY8KhH4xgrVxxqP-Vg_pZ3NakGOn46J_LRMNjtvls/edit?usp=sharing") Please do take a moment to read this statement, thank you! ACCESSIBILITY NOTES: coming soon!

Join the first joint GDG Agentic AI Hackathon in Hungary, bringing together the communities of GDG Budapest, GDG on Campus ELTE, GDG on Campus BME, GDG on Campus UniDeb and NextGen Data Science Club at Corvinus University. This one-day hackathon brings together developers, AI enthusiasts, and innovators to build practical solutions using agentic AI - systems that can autonomously work toward defined goals. Participants will collaborate in teams to design and prototype real-world AI applications and present their projects to a professional technical jury from the industry. The event connects university students with the tech ecosystem through hands-on challenges, mentorship, and technical talks. Participants will work in teams of up to 5 members, so make sure your team includes a mix of skills such as development, data science, AI, product thinking, and presentation. The hackathon is open to both Hungarian and international participants, creating a diverse and collaborative environment. 📅 Date: April 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00–21:00 CET 📍 Location: Budapest (TBA) 🌐 Language: English 👥 Expected attendance: 100–150 participants Come build, learn, and compete with some of the most active tech communities in Hungary. 🚀 Az eseményről Csatlakozz az első közös GDG Agentic AI Hackathonhoz Magyarországon, amely egyesíti a GDG Budapest, a GDG on Campus ELTE, a GDG on Campus BME és a GDG on Campus UniDeb közösségeit. Ez az egynapos hackathon fejlesztőket, AI-rajongókat és innovátoroket hoz össze, hogy gyakorlati megoldásokat építsenek agentic AI segítségével – olyan rendszereket, amelyek önállóan képesek meghatározott célok elérésére törekedni. A résztvevők csapatokban dolgoznak majd valós AI-alkalmazások tervezésén és prototípusának elkészítésén, majd bemutatják projektjeiket egy szakmai zsűrinek az iparágból. Az esemény összeköti az egyetemi hallgatókat a tech-ökoszisztémával gyakorlati kihívásokon, mentorálással és technikai előadásokon keresztül. A résztvevők legfeljebb 5 fős csapatokban dolgoznak, ezért gondoskodj arról, hogy csapatod változatos tudással rendelkezzen – például fejlesztés, adattudomány, AI, termékgondolkodás és prezentáció terén. A hackathon nyitott magyar és nemzetközi résztvevők számára egyaránt, sokszínű és együttműködő környezetet teremtve. 📅 Dátum: 2026. április 11. ⏰ Időpont: 10:00–21:00 CET 📍 Helyszín: Budapest (hamarosan) 🌐 Nyelv: Angol 👥 Várható létszám: 100–150 résztvevő Gyere, építs, tanulj és versenyezz Magyarország egyik legaktívabb tech-közösségeivel együtt. 🚀 Agenda --- Hosted By Zsigmond P. Toth, GDG Budapest & WTM Budapest organizer Zsigmond is the organizer of the GDG Budapest and GDG Cloud Budapest communities and the DevFest Budapest and DevFest Live events. He is a Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect and he works as the Head of Google Cloud, Hungary at EPAM Systems. Farida Elchuzade, GDG Budapest & WTM Budapest organizer Lechlech Latifa, GDG Budapest & WTM Budapest organizer Aamna Tayyab, GDG Budapest organizer Founder & Pioneer of GDSC ELTE, building one of the university’s first developer community spaces. Head of Delivery at Adroit Group, responsible for leading cross-functional teams, overseeing project delivery frameworks, and ensuring successful execution of technology initiatives across the organisation. Muhammad Hassan Raza, GDG Budapest organizer A dedicated and resourceful individual who is a GDG Budapest Co-Organizer and GDSC Leads Mentor with the ability to persuade and persuade people about computer-related works. Software Developer skilled at technical leadership, communication, and presentations. Experienced in the full project life cycle from design to implementation to integration. Hagigat Ahmadova, GDG Budapest organizer Nurtoza Aykhujaev, GDG Budapest organizer Asel Temiralieva, GDG Budapest organizer Ulukbek Tursunov, GDG Budapest organizer - Ines Meliani, GDG Budapest organizer Kaniz Fatima, GDG Budapest organizer --- Partners GDSC BME (https://gdsc.community.dev/budapest-university-of-technology-and-economics/) GDG on Campus Eotvos Lorand University (https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-on-campus-eotvos-lorand-university-budapest-hungary/) GDG on Campus Eotvos Lorand University - Budapest, Hungary is an independent group; our activities and the opinions expressed here should in no way be linked to Google, the corporation. GDSC Debrecen (https://gdsc.community.dev/university-of-debrecen-debreceni-egyetem-de/) ELTE Data Science Club (https://datasciencelte.netlify.app) Building a high-impact data science community at ELTE. Founded in 2025, the Data Science Club at ELTE is a beginner-friendly community where students learn together through hands-on projects, guest talks, and collaborative exploration of data science, AI, and machine learning. Our approach is community-first: we learn together rather than teaching from above. We focus on showcases, teamwork, and real projects that give members portfolio evidence through GitHub contributions. Everyone contributes at their own level while building a stronger community. NextGen Data Science Club (https://www.instagram.com/next_gen.dc?igsh=MWRlbmJ5YmR3Z3E0dA==) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-budapest-presents-agentic-ai-hackathon/.

Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest! The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes) Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners. The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation. * Do I need any special clothing? No special clothing needed. * Does the attendance cost anything? No, the meditation is free.

*“credentialism is the last acceptable prejudice. In the United States and Europe, disdain for the poorly educated is more pronounced (...) than prejudice against other disfavored groups”* **Michael J. Sandel - The Tyranny of Merit.** **(In english!)** Modern societies increasingly celebrate meritocracy — the idea that talent and effort should determine success. In principle, this seems logical: those who contribute more through their effort or abilities should secure a better life for themselves. Yet meritocracy has many critics. Some argue that it simply does not work or is broken. Others go further: even if it worked perfectly, it would still be unfair — and potentially oppressive. In *The Tyranny of Merit*, Michael J. Sandel, an american philosopher, argues that this belief system has quietly reshaped modern societies, fueling resentment, individualism, a loss of solidarity, and even contributing to the rise of radical political movements. **Introduction of guests (15 minutes)** We start with a short introduction of the guests with the question: * Have you ever achieved something difficult in your career? * How proud do you feel about it? **Questions (1 hour and 45 minutes)** 1. Do you think meritocracy actually exists? 2. Do you feel you truly deserve everything you have today? 3. Have you ever worked hard and still failed? 4. If success is deserved, does failure become deserved too? 5. Do you believe people who struggle are mostly responsible for their situation? 6. Can a society be both highly competitive and compassionate? 7. Should a CEO earn 100 times more than an employee? 8. Does a person’s market value reflect their social contribution or moral worth? 9. Does meritocracy unite or divide society? 10. Should policies aim for equality of outcomes, rather than only equality of opportunity? 11. Do you think meritocracy encourages humility or arrogance? 12. Do working-class voters feel represented by today’s progressive politicians? Why or why not? 13. What happens in a society where everyone has reached their “deserved” position? What happens to those at the bottom? 14. If you are a hardworking person, is that something you built — or something you were lucky to become? *** ### Thought Experiments * Two children: one born into wealth, one into poverty * Two worlds: one aristocratic, one meritocratic **RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup to save your space and if you cannot assist, yield your space to another person in the waiting list. We welcome donations from 1.000 HUF (min 400 HUF) to keep the costs of the meetup. **If you are looking to order food, or drink alcohol-free wine, you dont need to donate for the group. Thank you!**

Szeretnéd fejleszteni a beszédkészséged? Szeretnél fejlődni a kommunikációdban, mert szükséged van rá a munkádban, a hétköznapjaidban? Szeretnéd megtanulni, hogyan tudsz még kifejezőbb lenni? Úgy érzed, nincs elég önbizalmad, de már tudod, hogy növelni szeretnéd, és már azt is tudod, tenni is kész vagy érte? Van egy jó hírünk: a LEGJOBB HELYEN JÁRSZ! :) Idén 10 éves a SzóDa Beszédklub és ezen a napon ünnepeljük meg ezt a kerek évszámot. Egy különleges est lesz meghívott vendégekkel, régi és jelenlegi klubtagokkal, no meg veled! Tarts velünk! Mi minden kedden azért gyűlünk össze, mert hiszünk abban, hogy bárki képes megtanulni az önbizalommal teli, tiszta, célratörő és élvezetes kommunikációt. Teszünk azért, hogy nálunk a gyakorlás alapú tanulás mindenki számára elérhető legyen akár diák, otthon lévő szülő, karrier építő, vagy csak egyszerűen érdeklődő a találkozónk résztvevője. Nálunk bárki megszerezheti azokat a kommunikációs technikákat melykekkel képes érdekesen, tömören, érthetően átadni saját gondolatait a közö(n)sség felé. Várunk szeretettel, ha szeretnéd fejleszteni kommunikációs és vezetői készségeidet egy jó hangulatú, segítőkész és összetartó csapatban. Találd meg önmagad egy inspiráló környezetben! Amivel találkozhatsz egy esten: – képet kapsz arról, hogy mi a Toastmasters és hogyan néz ki egy klubest; – megláthatod mit is adhat a Toastmasters tapasztalt előadók által; – új érdekes emberekkel találkozhatsz; – barátságos környezetben szerezhetsz sok új élményt. Miért csatlakozz a SzóDa Retorika Klubhoz? 1\. Lehetőség önmagad megismerésére\, ami a személyes fejlődéshez nagyban hozzájárul; 2\. Új barátokra tehetsz szert; 3\. Több önbizalmat szerezhetsz; 4\. Új dolgokat tanulhatsz azáltal\, hogy gyakorlod őket\. Hogyan tudsz csatlakozni? * gyere el hozzánk, próbáld ki magad, ízleld meg, milyen a színpadon állni, merj rögtönözni. Ezt díjmentesen megteheted három alkalommal. * ha jól érezted magad, megtetszett és eldöntötted, hogy Te is szeretnél velünk hétről hétre, minden kedd este a fejlődés útján járni, bővebb információért látogass el ezekre az oldalakra: https://www.facebook.com/szodaretorikaklub/ A SzóDa vár szeretettel! :)

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!