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Speaker: **Hrvoje Novak, Anita Banjac,** **LARES - Laboratory for Renewable Energy Systems - FER** Title: **Python as a Research Workhorse: From Data to Optimal Control in Smart City Systems** Python is often seen as a glue language for automation and data analysis, but in research it becomes a powerful platform for modeling, optimization, and control. We show how it is used to build advanced decision-support and control algorithms for large-scale technical systems – starting from real-world measurements and nonlinear system models, we move through machine learning and optimization-based control, illustrating how these pieces come together in real smart city applications. We will take a behind-the-scenes look at how advanced control solutions are built, tested, and deployed in complex, real-world systems. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We are in for a treat! Join us on **Tuesday** at MaMa to hear researchers from FER share their experiences from projects they did with industry partners solving real-world problems on a scale. Drinks and friendly discussion afterwards at [Old Pharmacy Pub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AeaRdnBrMqPiRhvPA) 🍻🍷🥤☕️

**🎤 Introduction (10-30 minutes)** At the beginning of every meetup, we like to get to know each other better. Prepare to say a sentence or two about yourself. **🎤Main Event(1h 30min)** Topics to look forward to: * how Super ensures the quality of one of their most complex systems * enabling continuous deployment of customized solutions to new countries * minimizing the effort required to scale test coverage * using AI in QA processes that go far beyond generating tests with LLMs **⚡️ Lightning Talks (5 minutes each)** Apply at the event. **☕️ After the Meetup** We will continue the conversation with food and drinks. We are looking for hosts for meetups in 2026. If you would like to host Testival, let us know at [[testivaleu@gmail.com](mailto:testivaleu@gmail.com)]([mailto:testivaleu@gmail.com](http://mailto:testivaleu@gmail.com/)). **💰 Sponsor** This event is sponsored by [Super](https://www.super.xyz/).

Boje nisu samo ono što vidimo – one su energija na različitim frekvencijama. Svaka boja donosi posebne dobrobiti tijelu i umu, održava ravnotežu, jasnoću i unutarnji sklad. Probudite svoju kreativnost, aktivirajte svoju unutarnju snagu i unesite više radosti i uspjeha u svoj život. Svojim dolaskom i donacijom izravno podržavate rad našeg Kluba. Hvala :)

🚀 **Poziv na 9. ZGBit: Otvoreni podaci za inkluzivniji Zagreb** Dragi svi, pozivamo vas na **9\. ZGBit**, u organizaciji Gradskog ureda za digitalizaciju, nove tehnologije i tehničke poslove Grada Zagreba, koje ovoga puta posvećujemo temi: 👉 **Kako otvoreni podaci mogu unaprijediti kvalitetu života osoba s invaliditetom** U suradnji s **Gradskim uredom za socijalnu zaštitu, zdravstvo, branitelje i osobe s invaliditetom**, istražit ćemo konkretne načine na koje tehnologija i otvoreni podaci mogu doprinijeti inkluzivnijem gradu. 🔍 **Što vas očekuje?** * inspirativni primjeri iz europskih gradova koji su već napravili značajne iskorake * pregled mogućnosti koje otvoreni podaci nude u području socijalnih usluga i pristupačnosti * otvorena rasprava između korisnika, stručnjaka i donositelja odluka * kratki, praktični rad u grupama gdje će IT zajednica zajedno s korisnicima pokušati osmisliti ideje za aplikacije ili druga digitalna rješenja 🤝 Događaj je namijenjen: * osobama s invaliditetom * predstavnicima institucija i lokalne uprave * članovima IT i open data zajednice * svima zainteresiranima za društveno korisne tehnološke inovacije * članovima istraživačke zajednice koji se bave temama vezanima uz invaliditet ⏱️ Trajanje: 2,5 sata 📍 Lokacija: Zagrebački energetski centar (ZEC) Cilj nam je zajedno osmisliti konkretne ideje i potaknuti suradnju između grada, zajednice i tehnološkog sektora. 📢 Prijave će biti dostupne ovdje, putem Meetup platforme ili na meetup@zagreb.hr – pratite nas i osigurajte svoje mjesto! Vidimo se na 9. ZGBit-u!

\| Neki istraživački projekti trebaju prenijeti ogromne količine podataka\. Korištenje stolnog računala i uobičajene mreže možda nije najbolja opcija za postizanje optimalnih performansi\. Postavljanje DTN čvora nije uvijek jednostavno: postoji više vrsta softvera\, određene parametre na poslužiteljima treba prilagoditi\, a udaljenosti dodatno smanjuju performanse TCP‑a\. Projekt GN4‑3, u sklopu aktivnosti WP6 T2, proveo je niz testova koristeći GÉANT Testbed Service (GTS). Rezultati su objavljeni u matrici, a dokumentacija i skripte za postavljanje čvorova u dockeriziranom okruženju dostupni su na DTN wiki stranici (https://wiki.geant.org/display/DTN). ## About Network engineer (CCNA, CCNP). My research interests are in the field of secure network communication, implementation of new network protocols and WANs technology (L2 MPLS, multicast, GMPLS, SDN...).

Speaker: **Hrvoje Novak, Anita Banjac,** **LARES - Laboratory for Renewable Energy Systems - FER** Title: **Python as a Research Workhorse: From Data to Optimal Control in Smart City Systems** Python is often seen as a glue language for automation and data analysis, but in research it becomes a powerful platform for modeling, optimization, and control. We show how it is used to build advanced decision-support and control algorithms for large-scale technical systems – starting from real-world measurements and nonlinear system models, we move through machine learning and optimization-based control, illustrating how these pieces come together in real smart city applications. We will take a behind-the-scenes look at how advanced control solutions are built, tested, and deployed in complex, real-world systems. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We are in for a treat! Join us on **Tuesday** at MaMa to hear researchers from FER share their experiences from projects they did with industry partners solving real-world problems on a scale. Drinks and friendly discussion afterwards at [Old Pharmacy Pub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AeaRdnBrMqPiRhvPA) 🍻🍷🥤☕️

Pridruži se kolegama iz Fonoe, Shopify-a, Intercoma & Mindsmithsa na prvom Engineering × Product Talks, community večeri za senior inženjere, engineering managere i product lidere koji žele razgovarati o stvarnim izazovima izgradnje i skaliranja složenih softverskih sustava u eri AI-ja. Fokus večeri je na konkretnim odlukama, trade-offovima i iskustvima iz prakse, iz perspektive ljudi koji svakodnevno grade i vode sustave koji moraju raditi pouzdano na globalnoj razini. Fonoa će podijeliti kako pristupa izgradnji platforme za globalnu poreznu usklađenost u okruženju u kojem se regulativa stalno mijenja, a točnost, pouzdanost i auditabilnost nisu opcija, nego nužnost, te gdje AI sve više igra ulogu u povećanju efikasnosti i skalabilnosti bez kompromisa na kvaliteti. **Riječ je o problemu koji uključuje:** * kompleksnu logiku kroz više jurisdikcija * stroge zahtjeve za točnost i auditabilnost * skaliranje infrastrukture i integracija * balansiranje brzine razvoja, pouzdanosti i kvalitete podataka Drugim riječima, o sustavu u kojem je točnost zapravo proizvodna značajka. **O čemu ćemo razgovarati?** * kako donositi tehničke i produktne odluke pod pritiskom kompleksnosti * kako balansirati brzinu razvoja, pouzdanost i točnost sustava * kako graditi engineering timove s visokim ownershipom i jasnim standardima * kako product i engineering surađuju kada je sustav globalan i reguliran * kako AI uvodi nove arhitekturne i produktne trade-offove u modernim softverskim sustavima **Program** **Uvodna Prezentacija** * [Davor Tremac](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davor-tremac-662144a/) – CEO (Fonoa): What we build & why it matters Uvod u problem koji Fonoa rješava i zašto je izgradnja platforme za globalnu poreznu usklađenost tehnički i organizacijski izazov. **Fireside chat** * [Pablo Carranza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablocarranza/) – CTO (Fonoa) * [Filip Šturman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipsturman/) – COO (Fonoa) Moderator: [Ante Sladojević](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antesladojevic/) – Chovik, Founder Razgovor o skaliranju organizacije, donošenju tehničkih i produktnih odluka te izgradnji sustava u kojem je točnost ključna funkcionalnost, uz sve veću ulogu AI-ja u unapređenju procesa, donošenju odluka i razvoju proizvoda. **Panel diskusija - Product & Engineering: aktualni izazovi, organizacijski modeli i kultura ownershipa** **Panelisti**: * [Majana Havranek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/majanahavranek/) – Head of Product, Mindsmiths * [Igor Belša](https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorbelsa/) – Development Manager, Shopify * [Mario Kostelac](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariokostelac/) – Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Intercom Moderator: [Antonio Krističević](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniokristicevic/) – Engineering Manager, Fonoa Kako danas izgledaju odnosi između Product i Engineering timova u modernim tehnološkim kompanijama? Kako se donose odluke, kako se dijeli odgovornost i koji organizacijski modeli najbolje funkcioniraju u praksi, uz sve veći utjecaj AI-ja? Na ovom panelu razgovaramo o stvarnim izazovima s kojima se susreću product i engineering timovi: od definiranja prioriteta i ownershipa, preko suradnje između funkcija, do izgradnje kulture koja omogućuje timovima da brzo donose odluke i isporučuju vrijednost korisnicima. Panel okuplja iskusne lidere iz različitih međunarodnih tech kompanija koji će podijeliti svoja iskustva o tome kako njihove organizacije strukturiraju timove, kako balansiraju product i engineering perspektive te kako grade kulturu odgovornosti i povjerenja. **AMA – Ask Me Anything** Direktno pitaj CEO-a, CTO-a, COO-a i paneliste sve što te zanima, bez filtera! **Nakon programa** Od 20:00 do 22:00 slijedi networking uz hranu i piće - prilika za nastavak razgovora, razmjenu iskustava i neformalne diskusije sa senior kolegama iz engineering i product zajednice. Sudionici će imati mogućnost i neformalnih razgovora s C-level timom Fonoe u opuštenijem formatu. **Kome je događaj namijenjen?** * Senior Software Engineerima * Staff+ Engineerima * Engineering Managerima i Tech Leadovima * Product Managerima i Product Leaderima Cilj je okupiti ljude koji žele razgovarati o sustavima, odlukama i leadershipu, a ne o buzzwordima. **Što možete očekivati?** * konkretne uvide iz prakse, bez marketing filtera * otvorenu diskusiju s C-level timom Fonoe * priliku za postavljanje pitanja i razmjenu iskustava * kvalitetan networking sa senior kolegama iz engineering i product zajednice Mjesta su ograničena – registrirajte se na vrijeme!

**Beer, Pizza and IoT Meetup (Siemens Digital Twins Special)** AGENDA 18:30-19:00: Pizza and Beer (other drinks available) 19:00-20:00: Talk by Kazeem.Oladipupo and Ege Korkan on "Why simplifying IoT interoperability makes connected Digital Twins a reality?” 20:00-21:00: Networking with potentially more beer 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! :)

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.