Artificial Intelligence

Our last meetup before the summer break... 😀 What is the purpose of education? How should we order our priorities: acquiring knowledge, developing skills, assimilating values, ... ? To what extent should the role of education be to train students for future employment? Until which level of education should schooling be obligatory in today’s world? What should be the most important subjects comprising universal general education? Tailoring to individual differences vs moulding all students towards shared norms: what is the ideal balance? What is the ideal distribution between generalization and specialization? What qualifies a person to teach? What are the most important qualities a teacher should have? What should the roles of teacher and student be? How should teacher and student interact? How should students interact among themselves? Competition? Cooperation? Is passing exams a necessary component of learning? Is it sufficient? How can we determine the difference between "objective" education and propagandistic education? How separate or intertwined should state and school be? Does paying for one's (or one's children's) schooling compromise/prejudice that education? What, if anything, is missing or can be improved in our current systems and cultures of education? How is A.I. changing education? Is education increasingly turning into the urgent task of arming humans against A.I.? How can we best continue learning lifelong? How can we improve our learning *how* to learn? "Learning is a lifelong process; learning to learn, a lifelong task." [https://www.universitymagazine.ca/person-with-the-most-college-degrees/](https://www.universitymagazine.ca/person-with-the-most-college-degrees/) [https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/chennai-professor-vn-parthiban-with-150-degrees-most-educated-man-2808237-2025-10-25](https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/chennai-professor-vn-parthiban-with-150-degrees-most-educated-man-2808237-2025-10-25) [https://youtu.be/Q7SECM3vYKI?is=CwYZpxhoWPlwHyy6](https://youtu.be/Q7SECM3vYKI?is=CwYZpxhoWPlwHyy6) 😉 Image: concept by Alan Woo realized by ChatGPT

THIS SATURDAY\, 20 JUNE 2026 \| BXL MAIN EVENT \| 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM INTERNATIONAL PARTY – Madame Moustache \| 80’s 90’s 2000’s – Powered by Just A Night Facebook: [https://fb.me/e/20EUCkaNzB](https://fb.me/e/20EUCkaNzB) Skip the Line & Guarantee Pass: [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16585](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16585) Or tickets at the door +GREAT SUMMER TERRACE INTERNATIONAL PARTY BACK TO THE 80s 90s 2000s MADAME MOUSTACHE – Powered by Just A Night SPECIAL GUEST DJ: TBA XXL BRUSSELS PARTY \| INTERNATIONAL VIBES \| COSMOPOLITAN ENERGY Just A Night is landing at Madame Moustache for an exceptional edition! A must-attend roaming concept in Brussels, Just A Night has been bringing together nightlife lovers for over 10 years: Artists, DJs, models, party people, globe-trotters, expats, and cool crowds from all backgrounds! This time, get ready to dance to the best old-school hits from the 80s to the 2000s — remixed like never before. Retro vibes & atmosphere. A musical journey to experience with friends, right in the heart of the city’s nightlife. AT MADAME MOUSTACHE, WE’RE TURNING UP THE HEAT 😉 INFO & BOOKINGS info@justanight.net +32 478 58 60 39 (bookings & birthdays) Facebook: [https://fb.me/e/20EUCkaNzB](https://fb.me/e/20EUCkaNzB) Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels

We will be walking through the forest for a little over 1 1/2 hours, silently, just noticing the world around us and inside us. The idea is to experience the magic of a different type of walking, The invitation is to slow down and notice what is going on inside you and around you. Very often people experience a closer connection with nature and with self, with sometimes surprising insights. *Please make sure you are fit enough to go the 4.5 km distance. We will be walking slowly, but we will not take any breaks.* We will be meeting at the Hermann Debroux Metro at **14h**. (Exit straight ahead after leaving the platform--on the Loxam side). If you RSVP as coming, please be on time. We will be starting our walk from there 5 min. after the hour sharp. There is the renovated Maison de Prieur at the exit of the forest where we could gather for a drink or a meal after our walk, depending on what you feel like. Looking forward to an inward adventure? Come and join us on **Saturday, June 20, at 14h** My phone number is 0472 92 11 76, in case you need to communicate with me.

CE SAMEDI 20 JUIN 2026 – SOIRÉE BLANCHE SPÉCIALE CÉLIBATAIRES 🎉 LE DINER BLANC : 19:00 \- 22:30 \(BBQ et/ou AFTERWORK\) \| DAVID LLOYD UCCLE Organisée par Cœur à Cœur **[https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwOFRiaGtwMlF6cDNMRk4wUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4R74o_g49znXaVtFEp01o3MLdc1UdUDlN3YeO2LJtt62ewp4Ac_R1lx2d_DQ_aem_8gIyprr4CqnpoYIeFN-A3Q)** RESERVATION OBLIGATOIRE *** 📍 Deux lieux – Une seule soirée inoubliable ! 🌅 1ère PARTIE : L’AVANT-SOIRÉE au DAVID LLOYD UCCLE (19h00 - 22h30) Drève de Lorraine 41, 1180 Bruxelles Place à l'AVANT-SOIREE : LE DINER BLANC Dans un cadre exceptionnel avec vue sur la piscine, profitez de 2 formules au choix MAIS RESERVATION INDISPENSABLE! Si la meteo n’est pas avec nous, le BBQ s’organisera inside 😊 **[https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwOFRiaGtwMlF6cDNMRk4wUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4R74o_g49znXaVtFEp01o3MLdc1UdUDlN3YeO2LJtt62ewp4Ac_R1lx2d_DQ_aem_8gIyprr4CqnpoYIeFN-A3Q)** *** 🥇 FORMULE GOLD – 35 € BBQ Premium dès 19h : 5 viandes 🍖 + salad bar bio Little Farm 🥗 Un début de soirée dans une ambiance chic et détendue 🎁 Bonus : 1 bon pour une journée découverte du club David Lloyd (valeur exclusive) Accès à la grande soirée au Cactus dès 22h30 💡 Places limitées – Réservation & prépaiement obligatoires ! **[https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwOFRiaGtwMlF6cDNMRk4wUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4R74o_g49znXaVtFEp01o3MLdc1UdUDlN3YeO2LJtt62ewp4Ac_R1lx2d_DQ_aem_8gIyprr4CqnpoYIeFN-A3Q)** *** 🥈 FORMULE SILVER – 10 € Apéro uniquement (1 boisson incluse : vin, bière ou soft 🍷🍺) Qui comprend l’accès à la soirée au Cactus à partir de 22h30 ❌ Pas de repas / Pas de bon découverte 💡 Places limitées – Réservation & prépaiement obligatoires ! **[https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwOFRiaGtwMlF6cDNMRk4wUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4R74o_g49znXaVtFEp01o3MLdc1UdUDlN3YeO2LJtt62ewp4Ac_R1lx2d_DQ_aem_8gIyprr4CqnpoYIeFN-A3Q)** *** 💃 2ème PARTIE : LA GRANDE SOIRÉE BLANCHE au CACTUS CLUB (22h30 - 04h00) Boulevard du Souverain 147, 1160 Auderghem Tous les participants du David Lloyd recevront un jeton d’accès gratuit pour cette soirée rencontres et musique jusqu’à l’aube 🎶✨ 🥉 FORMULE BRONZE – 5€ & 10€ en prévente (SKIP THE LINE & Garanty pass) OU paiement sur place Accès direct au Cactus Club à partir de 22h30 Idéale si vous ne pouvez pas venir au David Lloyd Uccle Grande soirée rencontres en Live au Cactus : voici le lien pour la soirée uniquement / les infos de la soirée uniquement : [https://fb.me/e/70VbCVHDf](https://fb.me/e/70VbCVHDf) ✅ EN RÉSUMÉ : VOUS CHOISISSEZ VOTRE EXPÉRIENCE ! *** 📍 Adresse : Drève de Lorraine 41, 1180 Bruxelles

Hi everyone, This coffee morning event is @ **Schmet !!!**, on Saturday, is 20 June 2025, from 10:00 - 13:00. - Outside! Schmet opened its doors last year. 😃 It's right at Place Poelaert. This is their Instagram account. It's still very new. https://www.instagram.com/schmet.bxl/ 1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there. 2. When you enter the place, you will see a long table that is set up for the event. 3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join! 4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join! 5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** **As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!** https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== *** **THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:** * I post the event on Saturday/Sunday for the following Saturday. * I send out a reminder as an email or a comment on the event page on Thursday/Friday. * There is sometimes a waiting list. * **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday. * **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.** **IMPORTANT:** * When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often. * If you have any questions then, message me. *** **A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:** *In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.* *Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.* *I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.* *In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.* **THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY!** **LOCATION:** Schmet 2 Rue des Quatre Bras Brussels 1000 (right at Place Poelaert)

Ce samedi 20.06 – Tous en Blanc au Cactus [LA SOIRÉE BLANCHE 20.06 du CACTUS vs COEUR A COEUR LA PLUS GRANDE SOIRÉE CELIBATAIRES EN LIVE](https://www.facebook.com/events/1329106039075803/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZaD-w5O5hlp9vJt1YXE9790p2JPDBoFgrtevZ1Ds6QdLgLfn5j3SV6jFoQe8i6lj2BE_3XyeXn9_J0-h9hQRa1GS588qHcB_Ky-D6Qxo76cHWIq0el5B1-2UxacVfRQznADUjwRlp8XixnQ1Sfd7M52y6kyXBiVym5A97g7Vabq5gMzadDKsXBHdT271jow7ze_KBHj7wWu37fGIMMl43U18LcrI7UxZgaYmb9aswN-Sw&__tn__=-UK-R) [+NEW\* Pour les gourmands : Nous vous proposons en option, un diner blanc en avant soirée au David lloyd uccle (voir plus bas) ] ________________________________________ LES SOIREES RENCONTRES NUMERO 1 EN Belgique Cœur à cœur et le Cactus club vous fixent rdv Ce samedi 20 NOVEMBRE Soirée blanche/ Le Cactus x cœur à cœur 80s • 90s • 2000s \| Célibataires\, Let’s Go \! Inscris-toi et invite tes amis : [https://fb.me/e/70VbCVHDf](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffb.me%2Fe%2F70VbCVHDf&h=AUB_bS-hwecg-FylhdZBAjB58H860zwaF0O-sb5n3Fii-9NfWT-hMJwwAr1CMvAInwOz8ZB2puDxhr5FqZrKWuFs6JGZGojYrjW7qOKcVxc5d0NGnihB3ACrPdn3fy1PFqK9BuMyMg2Sc56q1wgQdts69TqlBok&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AUAxnDXhUZzQQdnpBE6s-TewdbVFMOmdY9U3UwZZbtjabQIRCb8b4osf4ea7pb_Ce5HLRX4YGNWflo9fW2IpBFITyrrcWkliukBEcx9VOIi7aukXgGFp_aC0XsRFr_TIU9VIM3SNrvjeE39GBRLUGBeq9870vSuihmUJ06TCylMYqL-eQuUvbBv0Q9FaX1srdTpX_frGtVLLiVlolsNKXOhRuhGA474RT3IxNpfi9egCpw6V2ODIZgyda_kbyc8) Fonce sur la vente flash [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16218](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.partyfinder.com%2Fen%2Fevent%2F16218%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwNlZiQ1p0Y3RmSHlvUFBlRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7lSBO9pciHzhyBfHG_Lzl5VlZFexmF6b905dIso0KUFggrZ2DdAPkFg9g6jg_aem_4PztdotqabRGXdX40PDqaA&h=AUDlOLIoj91LFh_XP3I4ac9n0bYt-SLeHaec-2EzquHMAqw7pP-J7mSXHUwUuNCjff7NNUkXhU8zLc_opCBF_K8e40DoSzCTO2EduQJyxGpWffNh-fis8Y585UdlIssjZJANsoEyk5I2FG1VDZ6g3EeH1qFx9Wk&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AUAxnDXhUZzQQdnpBE6s-TewdbVFMOmdY9U3UwZZbtjabQIRCb8b4osf4ea7pb_Ce5HLRX4YGNWflo9fW2IpBFITyrrcWkliukBEcx9VOIi7aukXgGFp_aC0XsRFr_TIU9VIM3SNrvjeE39GBRLUGBeq9870vSuihmUJ06TCylMYqL-eQuUvbBv0Q9FaX1srdTpX_frGtVLLiVlolsNKXOhRuhGA474RT3IxNpfi9egCpw6V2ODIZgyda_kbyc8) ________________________________________ \*Pour les gourmands : nous organisons un Dîner Blanc en avant-soirée au David Lloyd Uccle. Sur réservation uniquement. La participation vous donne automatiquement accès à la soirée au Cactus, sans frais supplémentaires. Voici le lien d’inscription : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/16219?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwNlZiQ1p0Y3RmSHlvUFBlRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4pD1AhVjnWvwmeYJfZr02AU6lMreXuPlaVZ7vsGy5gSEd3WC3jcNW6Pb2OyQ_aem_ubmgwTxwSxsDtndQkTPM_A) ________________________________________ Soirée blanche – Soirée Rencontres XXL en Live ! Cœur à Cœur x Cactus Club Cactus Club – Auderghem Samedi 20 JUIN \| Dès 22h30 ________________________________________ LA SOIRÉE CÉLIBATAIRES NUMÉRO 1 EN BELGIQUE Cœur à Cœur débarque pour la 9ème édition au mythique Cactus Club pour une soirée 100% rétro & 100% rencontres ! Ce samedi 20 juin ,nous vous proposons lors de la soirée Cœur à Cœur, un voyage dans l’esprit chic et intemporel des légendaires soirées blanches de Saint-Tropez Que vous soyez en couple, célibataire, ou simplement prêt à profiter d’une soirée festive, rejoignez-nous pour une expérience unique où le blanc immaculé est bien plus qu’un code vestimentaire : c’est une promesse de raffinement et de fête. Une soirée sous le signe de la fête, des rencontres et de l’amour, où chacun peut se laisser emporter par la magie d’une nuit chaude et enflammée _______________________________________ AU PROGRAMME : Soirée ouverte à TOUS Animation spéciale "rencontres en live" Show & surprises Ambiance rétro et festive Espace dansant XXL Zones chill pour discuter ________________________________________ INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS Inscription Facebook (RSVP & invite tes amis) VENTE FLASH & GARANTY PASS : 5€ ou 10€ + Cadeau Body Training Évite la file, sécurise ta place Billets aussi disponibles sur place le soir-même ________________________________________ Réserve ton PACK VIP ou ANNIVERSAIRE (table privatisée, bouteille, zone exclusive) : +32 477 60 61 31 ________________________________________ Que la fête commence... et plus si affinité Marque ta présence sur l’événement Facebook & Invite tes amis célibataires ! Inscris-toi et invite tes amis : [https://fb.me/e/70VbCVHDf](https://fb.me/e/70VbCVHDf) ________________________________________ Adresse : Cactus Club – Boulevard du Souverain 147, 1160 Auderghem

Has it been just you and your phone lately? It’s easy to feel connected yet still feel alone. Digital interactions can’t replace the warmth of eye contact, real laughter, and meaningful conversations. True connection happens when we step away from our screens and show up as ourselves — present, open, and engaged. At Fast Friending, we create spaces where real relationships begin. - just genuine conversations and shared moments. Because nothing compares to meeting face-to-face, discovering common ground, and walking away with a connection that truly feels real. **You will need to buy a ticket for attending -** [https://brusselswise20.eventbrite.co.uk](https://brusselswise20.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. TICKETS:- Early Bird - €5 per person Regular Ticket - €10 per person Cash at Meetup - If you do not purchase tickets in advance then you can pay €15 cash to your host Tanya when you meet her at the event. \- We will meet at 7\.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Tanya\. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Tanya will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside. \- From 7\.30 to 8\.30 pm\, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes\. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you\. \- After 8\.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others\. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8) Member feedback -[ https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw](https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw)

How do we connect to people? What is so great about being different? Is love selfless? Should we be dreamers or realists? What values are we losing? When are we at our best? Does childhood ever end? Is morality a matter of convenience? What makes a person beautiful? Such questions, and many more, await you Sunday at Sister's Cafe (second floor) . After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations :-).

Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome! IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist. Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IL7Gbs6TmIm0GXyidQxCFS?mode=gi_t

First time comers Please make sure to read the rules and contact the organizer before! Otherwise you will be moved to waiting list. Apologies for inconvenience but we have to do it to avoid no-shows. New and Interested in being part of our group? Join here, https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqdVhyuBhFz1d56lv4WVVi Please Direct Message the Organizer with your level. Approval is required before your first RSVP. Games format. 95% are double games (unless someone needs a break), typically 4 people play together 2 sets and then mix with players from other fields. We play with plastic shuttles - Yonex Mavis 2000 (which are provided). Registration If it's your first time, please send a private message to the host to confirm. No-shows are taken quite seriously because they unbalance the games a lot. Also once you register please keep an eye on you private messages, in case we need to contact you. Players level Having players with much less experience often unbalances the game making it much less interesting for more experienced players. We still try to be welcoming. As a rule of thumb, if you know what a "clear" is, you are welcome to join. Otherwise, feel free to get in touch with me (John) and we can see if we can arrange so you and existing players can have good experience playing. Price and payments The price of participation is EUR 9. Payment is on-site in cash, or via online. Info provided during or shortly after the event in the WhatsApp group. Cancelations and no-shows Switches and cancellations are free of charge if done more than 50 hours before the start of the matches If you cancel within the 50-hour window before the event starts, you will be placed on the wait-list for the next week's event, whether or not a replacement is found. If no replacement is secured, you'll still need to cover your share of the costs. Contact Questions or first-time approval requests? DM the Organizer with your playing level and availability.

What's up Friends! 👋 If the weather gods feel generous 🌤️, we’re going full park mode: picnic 🧺🌳, games, laughs… and a touch of chaos ✨ ‼️If not - we'll switch to the usual indoor format at Le Pantin or Café Leopold PDN. 📍Where Park Cinquantenaire, Tour de Tournai 🏰 (that little castle-looking thingy in the park). Can’t find us? 🤷‍♀️ Just ping me here. 💡 The Idea Chill picnic: bring your own drinks 🧃, snacks 🥪🍓, blanket, and games 🎲🏸 (sharing always appreciated 😋). We’ll break into small groups depending on the vibe: games, chats, sports. ⏱️ Timing We kick off at 14:00. Stay as long as you like. Joining later? Just drop a message in the chat in case we decide to move 😊. 🎲🏸 Games All games are welcome in the park - boards, cards, balls, random stuff! I’ll have a few with me, but feel free to add your own favorites too. 🚦On the waitlist but really want to join? Or got any questions? Just DM me. 📢 Extra info might drop in the group chat or via DM 💬. Check your messages 👀 the day before so you don't miss anything critical 🙄. 🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code: 👉 Games we play = group decision 👉 Smaller groups = cozier vibes 👉 Got a favorite game? Suggest it or show up with it 👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 👉 If you’re on the waitlist, showing up is at your own risk 😄 See you there, folks 😉

**Join us for a relaxed Sunday morning meetup at Caffè Leopold in Porte de Namur!** We’ll meet from 11:30 to 13:30 to enjoy coffee, brunch, and easy conversations in a friendly atmosphere. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, practice English or French, and spend a nice Sunday morning together. Everyone is welcome — whether you come alone or with a friend. Just bring your good mood and be open to meeting others 😊 After the meetup, for those who want, we can also continue with lunch in a nearby place 🍽️ **📍 Location: Caffè Leopold, Porte de Namur** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/UvTUU1H59J4yatS86** **🕦 Time: Sunday, 11:30–13:30** **☕ What to expect: Coffee, casual conversations, friendly people, and a relaxed Sunday vibe.** Join the WhatApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EimXMXyRBjo7PfHRoVc1j7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EimXMXyRBjo7PfHRoVc1j7) Personal number: 0471695419

On Sunday it is going to be hot, so I suggest a hike at the coast, where temperatures will probably be milder. We will start early to avoid the heat and the crowds on the train. Once in De Panne, the first part of the hike will go through the dunes into the direction of France. Halfway we cross the border into the coastal village Bray-Dunes, where we will have a lunch break. After lunch we return to De Panne along the beach. As usual we end our hike with a beer or an ice cream. Important: As the number of participants is limited, it is important that you manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you can’t (this also goes for people on the waiting list!). We will try to keep close to an average speed of about 5 km/h. We will walk mainly on unpaved roads. I’ve not tested this track beforehand, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning. ●●You can find the track here: https://loc.wiki/t/269936362?wa=sc ●●Meeting point: We meet at the railway station of De Panne at 10h08. If you start from Brussels-Central, you should take train IC 3630 direction De Panne at 7h45. I am living in Ghent, so I will get on that train later. Let's try to find each other in the front car of the train. ●● Train tickets: Return ticket to De Panne ●● Back to Brussels: In De Panne there is one direct train back to Brussels every hour. ●● Specifics: Distance: ca 22km Elevation gain: a few sandy dunes Net walking time: ca 5hours Weather forecast: Looks great for the moment. In the unlikely case of too bad weather, we may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the meetup website or your emails. ●● What to bring: * Comfortable hiking clothes &shoes * rain gear (just in case) * water + food for the breaks * sun cream * Compeed for blisters * some small money for drinks ●● Basic rules: Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse. Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list. People with the "go-with-the-flow" label are only moved from the waitlist 24 hours before the hike. I give you the label "go-with-the-flow" if you did not show up in one of my hikes before, or if you canceled for one of these hikes less than 24 hours in advance without a good reason. ●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability: You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability. Moreover, the organisers aren't tour operators, so they don't feel obliged to answer to every text message or email!

For our fourth meeting, we’ll be reading and discussing The Odyssey by Homer — one of the most famous and influential stories ever written. With a new film set to be released this year, it’s the perfect opportunity to (re)discover the original story before seeing it on the big screen. About the book: After the Trojan War, the Greek hero Odysseus begins his long journey home to Ithaca. But the trip that should take weeks turns into a ten-year odyssey filled with gods, monsters, temptations, and impossible choices. While Odysseus struggles to return home, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus must face their own challenges as they wait for him in Ithaca. Along the way, the story explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, intelligence, and the desire to return home.

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Topic to be announced. **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/ **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: https://www.veeam.com/ **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

* Who Can Attend \* The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbyist are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet \* The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet \* Please check our Meetup group link below for the latest location details! * Join our Meetup Group \* https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee Agenda --- Hosted By James Power, Organizer Pete Gordon, Organizer Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.