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🔥COMUNICACIÓN NO VIOLENTA en acción - PALERMO
En este encuentro trabajaremos con **conversaciones reales**, de esas que a veces evitamos, postergamos o atravesamos con tensión.
Es un espacio de **práctica colectiva**, donde miramos **cómo hablamos, cómo escuchamos y qué efecto tienen nuestras palabras**.
**✅¿Cómo será el encuentro?**
* Trabajo en grupo
* Casos reales aportados por los participantes
* Sin juicios, sin consejos rápidos, sin recetas
La propuesta es **entrenar la mirada**: detectar qué acerca y qué aleja en una conversación, y qué nos pasa cuando la compasión se pierde.
**✅¿Para quién es?**
* Personas que atraviesan conversaciones difíciles en su vida personal o laboral.
* Líderes, profesionales, emprendedores o cualquier persona interesada en comunicarse mejor.
👉🏼**Valor:**
* Miembros **Meetup**: **$6,000 ✅**
* Miembros **Club de Liderazgo**: $4,000 (únete en [club.exoliderazgo.com](club.exoliderazgo.com))
*\*El valor incluye acceso al encuentro. NO incluye consumición.*
**Facilitador**: Esteban Coluccio, Coach Ontológico Certificado (ICF) Lic. en Administración, Magister en Finanzas, ex Director Financiero de IBM.
Realizó cursos de Liderazgo en Armonk, New York - San Pablo, Brasil, entre otros.
👉🏼Para mantenernos conectados, te invito a seguirme 📱[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/exoliderazgo)
Social Meet - International Friends, Good Connections | 🌎Culture Shock Therapy
Español abajo 👇
## ENGLISH VERSION
Ever walked into a room full of strangers and thought *"d#\*n, where do I even start"*? 🤔
Yeah. Us too.
That's exactly why this exists. 💡
**What's happening:**
We get a group of locals, foreigners, travelers, and random interesting humans in one room. Then we play some conversation games. Simple stuff. Cards with questions. Getting people to actually talk to each other instead of standing around pretending to read the bar menu. 🍸
**But here's the thing:**
You don't have to be fluent. You don't need to be outgoing. You can literally show up alone, stand in a corner, and still leave with a new contact in your phone. 📱
No forced networking. No "let me tell you about my startup"
Just conversations.
Real ones. ✨
**Who comes:**
People who moved here and don't know anyone. People who speak three languages and want to practice a fourth. Travelers killing time before their next flight. Locals curious about what's happening in their city. 🌍
Basically: everyone who's tired of the same old bar scene.
**The details:**
📍 Sabores Puros — inside Sileo Hotel
Azcuénaga 1968, Recoleta
🕕 Saturday \| 18:00 – 20:00
🎟 **Entry:** $5.000
Come solo. Leave with stories.
*Or don't. No one will notice.* 🤷
Follow us on Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
***
## VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
¿Alguna vez entraste a un cuarto lleno de estranjeros y pensaste *"m·#\*da, por dónde empiezo"*? 🤔
Sí. Nosotros también.
Por eso existe esto. 💡
**Qué pasa:**
Juntamos un grupo de locales, extranjeros, viajeros y humanos interesantes random en un cuarto. Después jugamos algunos juegos de conversación. Cosas simples. Cartas con preguntas. Haciendo que la gente realmente hable entre sí en lugar de pararse alrededor fingiendo leer el menú del bar. 🍸
**Pero aquí está lo bueno:**
No tienes que ser fluido. No necesitas ser extrovertido. Literalmente puedes llegar solo, pararte en una esquina, y aún así irte con un nuevo contacto en tu teléfono. 📱
Sin networking forzado. Sin "déjame contarte sobre mi startup"
Solo conversaciones.
Reales. ✨
**Quién viene:**
Gente que se mudó aquí y no conoce a nadie. Gente que habla tres idiomas y quiere practicar un cuarto. Viajeros matando tiempo antes de su siguiente vuelo. Locales curiosos sobre qué está pasando en su ciudad. 🌍
Básicamente: todos los que están hartos de la misma escena de siempre.
**Los detalles:**
📍 Sabores Puros — Sileo Hotel
Azcuénaga 1968, Recoleta
🕕 Sábado \| 18:00 – 20:00
🎟 **Entrada:** $5.000
Ven solo. Vete con historias.
*O no. Nadie se va a dar cuenta.* 🤷
Seguinos en Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
Taller gratuito porcelana fría - Banfield
Es un encuentro gratuito, previa inscripción ya que los cupos son limitados, vamos a crear una pieza en porcelana fria que luego se llevan a su casa, tecnicas que sirven para emprender, relajarse y aprender un oficio nuevo lejos de lo digital.
Spanglish Saturday Language Exchange Palermo - Every Saturday
How does it work?
Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers.
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There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning.
What do we talk about at Spanglish?:
Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like!
Who attends Spanglish?
Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.
How much does it cost?
AR$10000 at the event.
Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000
Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE
You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires
***
►HOW TO BE PART?
Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you!
►HOW DOES IT WORK?
Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers.
There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning.
►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH?
Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.
Whatever Experience Lab
Meet the world without leaving Buenos Aires.
A chill, friendly space where locals and travelers come together to share music, drinks and real conversations.
Different cultures.
Different stories.
Same vibe.
Come hang, connect and be part of something real.
No pressure. No expectations.
Just good people, good music and good energy.
WHATEVER Experience Lab
San Telmo
F*ck normal… meet the world. 🌍✨
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Practical Philosophy - San Telmo 🇦🇷
**IMPORTANTE**: El evento transcurre en el parque, que es grande; y si el clima lo requiere en algún café cercano. Por tal motivo se recomienda ingresar al grupo de **Whatsapp** para acceder a la ubicación exacta y actualizada: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa
**IMPORTANT:** The meeting is in the park, that is quite big; and in case of raining in a nearby Cafe. Because of that, is highly recommended to join the WhatsApp group in order to know the precise and uploaded location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa
🏛️ **¿DE QUÉ SE TRATA FILOSOFÍA PRÁCTICA?**
Filosofía Práctica es un encuentro semanal para quienes disfrutan de conversaciones profundas, el pensamiento crítico, y la exploración de nuevas ideas. No necesitas conocimientos previos, solo curiosidad y ganas de compartir.
Cada semana abordamos un tema distinto, practicando la comunicación y construyendo una comunidad de personas reflexivas.
📓 **¿CÓMO FUNCIONA?**
* Compartimos el tema de la semana en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp con algunas preguntas guía.
* Nos reunimos a las 14:00, comenzando con una charla informal antes de la discusión.
* Conversamos en grupos pequeños para que todos puedan participar.
* Al final, cada grupo comparte sus conclusiones y cerramos la sesión alrededor de las 16:00.
🧧 **¿CUÁNTO CUESTA?**
¡Es completamente gratis! Si nos reunimos en un café, solo pedimos que apoyes el lugar comprando una bebida. Algunas sedes alquilan un espacio y pueden solicitar donaciones voluntarias, pero no es obligatorio.
💛 **LO QUE DICEN**
🗣 “Siento que Filosofía Práctica te ayuda a construir tu propio sistema de creencias a través de diversas perspectivas, sin imponer lo que está bien o mal.” – Ekam
🗣 “Desde la primera vez que asistí (el tema era autoridad), supe que este era mi lugar. Me encanta cómo nos desafía a cuestionar diferentes puntos de vista, fomentando la apertura y la flexibilidad mental.” – Daniel
🗣 “Siempre quise tener este tipo de conversaciones, pero nunca encontré el espacio adecuado… hasta ahora. La gente, los temas, los debates abiertos… todo hace que sienta que pertenezco aquí.” – Sofía
🤓 **PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES**
📌 **¿Debo estudiar antes de asistir?** – No es necesario. Nos interesa saber *qué piensas tú*, no solo lo que dijeron los filósofos clásicos. Si quieres compartir ideas de alguna corriente de pensamiento, ¡adelante!, pero no es un requisito.
📌 **¿Se habla español?** – ¡Sí! Organizamos los grupos según el idioma para que todos se sientan cómodos participando.
📌 **¿Puedo ir solo/a?** – ¡Por supuesto! Muchos asistentes llegan solos y terminan haciendo grandes conexiones.
📌 **¿Dónde se reúnen?** – Compartimos la ubicación en WhatsApp y Meetup. Recomendamos unirte al grupo de WhatsApp para estar al día.
✨ **Desde 2021, Filosofía Práctica ha crecido a más de 50 capítulos en todo el mundo. ¡Únete a la comunidad!**
**EL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP ES EN INGLES, CUALQUIER DUDA CONSULTE POR EL ORGANIZADOR AL INGRESAR.**
📲 [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa) \| 📷 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) \| 🌍 [Website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)
Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | 🌎Culture Shock Therapy
SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇
**☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Some conversations change your day.
Some change your life.
Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events.
📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA
🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00
🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD)
**What you can expect:**
• Deep questions
• Social dynamics
• Interactive games to feel comfortable
• Open-minded people
• Respectful environment
• Coffee, ideas, and connection
You don’t need to be an expert.
You just need to be honest.
This is not small talk.
This is real conversation.
Follow us on Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
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VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇
**☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk**
Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día.
Otras te cambian la vida.
Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes.
📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA
🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00
🎟 Entrada: $5.000
**Qué podés encontrar:**
• Preguntas profundas
• Dinámicas sociales
• Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos
• Gente abierta
• Ambiente respetuoso
• Café, ideas y conexión
No necesitás ser experto.
Solo necesitás ser auténtico.
Esto no es charla superficial.
Es conversación real.
Seguinos en Instagram:
[https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)
💃 Argentine Tango – The dancing Embrace✨
🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇
Did you move to a new country and have to reinvent yourself?
Building friendships from scratch, navigating a new language, missing home — yet longing to belong?
Argentine Tango was born from exactly these stories. In Buenos Aires, generations of newcomers found connection in an unfamiliar land — through an improvised embrace, without fixed rules, simply listening and responding to one another.
🔹 **What to expect?**
✔️ Discover tango as a social language — not just a dance
✔️ Playful, guided partner exercises to explore connection through movement
✔️ The embrace, the walk, and the subtle dialogue that arises between two bodies
✔️ No pressure with complicated sequences - two left feet are welcome!
📍 **Where?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. We’ll walk together from Tienda del Cafe Italiano to the tango space (easy to combine with the Culture Shock Therapy social gathering before)
💰 **How much?** 12.000$ Limited spots available ✨
Please confirm your participation via WhatsApp until max. 24 hours before the class, so I can prepare the space accordingly. Send your message to +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
🙋🏼♀️ **Who?** Guided by Valerie Kattenfeld — tango dancer and teacher, passionate about creating warm, clear, and authentic spaces for connection through dance.
👟 **What to bring?** Comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in (sneakers or sandals you can close. No Flip Flops. Also socks are ok). You do not need to come with a partner.
☕ **Before?** Join our Culture Shock Therapy social meetup at Tienda de Café and come with us to the class!
Step into a living piece of Buenos Aires — and maybe recognize a part of your own story in the embrace.
✨ See you on the dance floor!
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
***
¿Te mudaste a otro país y tuviste que reinventarte?
¿Construir amistades desde cero, manejarte en otro idioma, extrañar tu hogar — y al mismo tiempo sentir el deseo de pertenecer?
El Tango Argentino nació exactamente de esas historias. En Buenos Aires, generaciones de recién llegados encontraron conexión en una tierra desconocida — a través de un abrazo improvisado, sin reglas fijas, simplemente escuchando y respondiéndose mutuamente.
🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?**
✔️ Descubrir el tango como un lenguaje social — no solo como un baile
✔️ Ejercicios lúdicos y guiados en pareja para explorar la conexión a través del movimiento
✔️ El abrazo, la caminata y el diálogo sutil que surge entre dos cuerpos
✔️ Sin presión ni secuencias complicadas — ¡bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos!
📍 **¿Dónde?** "La Casona de los Bellos Aires" in Rawson 394. Caminaremos juntas/os desde Tienda del Cafe Italiano hasta el espacio de la clase (fácil de combinar con el encuentro social previo de Culture Shock Therapy).
💰 **¿Cuánto?** 12.000$ Cupos limitados ✨
Si querés sumarte, confirmá tu participación por WhatsApp hasta max. 24 horas antes de la clase, así puedo preparar el espacio con tiempo. El numero es: +54911 6996 7828 (Valerie)
🙋🏼♀️ **¿Quién?** Guiado por Valerie Kattenfeld — bailarina y profesora de tango, apasionada por crear espacios cálidos, claros y auténticos de conexión a través de la danza.
👟 **¿Qué traer?** Ropa cómoda y calzado con el que puedas moverte (zapatillas o sandalias que se puedan cerrar. No ojotas. También podés venir en medias). No necesitás venir en pareja.
☕ **¿Antes?** Sumate al encuentro social de Culture Shock Therapy en Tienda de Café y venite con nosotras/os a la clase.
Entrá en una pieza viva de Buenos Aires — y quizás reconozcas una parte de tu propia historia en el abrazo.
✨ ¡Nos vemos en la pista!
**SEGUINOS**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld**
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/)
Folklore Show with Camila Herrera
This Friday too we bring something truly Argentine to the house: a live Folklore Show with Camila Herrera.
Experience the energy of chacarera, bombo and boleadoras — rhythm, dance and tradition all in one night. A powerful cultural moment where music and movement tell the story of Argentina.
This is not just a show, it’s something you feel.
What to expect:
🥁 Live folklore performance
💃 Traditional dance & boleadoras
🔥 Authentic Argentine culture
🌎 Shared with people from all over the world
🥳 After Party at our bar
🕘 9PM
Come ready to watch, feel… and maybe even dance.
✨ F*ck normal, we have culture.
ARS 10.000 Ticket to the show + wine cup
Mate club 🧉 - Language Exchange at Rabieta BAR (Palermo)
# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉
¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social?
Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica.
FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA)
Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS
Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes)
🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento.
💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar.
🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países.
🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques.
Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate.
Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉
📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com
***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****
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ANSIBLE AUTOMATES WASHINGTON, DC
**Register Here:** https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4102500/rhexpressregistrationapp/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000485001
**Automate at the speed of mission**
Today’s landscape demands a shift in strategy. One where automation isn’t just a tool, but the engine driving modernization for your organization or agency. Join Red Hat experts and your peers at **[Ansible Automates in Washington, DC](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4102500/rhexpressregistrationapp/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000485001)** for a full day of conversation on building an automation strategy that scales. We’re moving beyond isolated tasks to focus on the topics that define modern IT:
* **Operational velocity and scale:** Deploy faster and eliminate manual bottlenecks by standardizing on Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform as the backbone of your IT estate.
* **Continuous compliance and resilience:** Trade audit anxiety for automated governance, stay ahead of configuration drift, and minimize human error to ensure mission continuity.
* **AI-driven operations:** Put data and intelligence into automated action with the latest advancements in Ansible Lightspeed and gen AI.
**What you'll walk away with**
You'll leave with real, applicable insight from technical experts, peer practitioners, and Red Hat product leadership, including a 1st-look at what's new in AAP 2.7.
**Who should attend?**
**#AnsibleAutomates2026** is for IT business leaders and their teams:
* CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors
* Enterprise and Network Architects
* IT Operations and DevOps Leads
* Security and Compliance Professionals
* Automation Architects shaping AI and modernization strategy
* Anyone interested in Automation - no matter where you are in your journey
**[Event Details](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4102500/rhexpressregistrationapp/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000485001)**
* **Location:** Marriott Marquis\, DC \| 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20001
* **Date:** Wednesday, June 24, 2026
* **Time:** 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM ET
**Note:** Please register using your business email address.
Questions? Contact us at infrastructure@redhat.com
Reschedule: Backpack - Mount Rogers (22 Miles) - 3 Days
**IMPORTANT -** If you are not 100% committed please do ***not RSVP.*** No shows will be de-propritized for future events.
We got rained out on Memorial day - so let's try this again on July 4th weekend!
The Mount Rogers/Grayson Highlands loop hike is an iconic section of the Appalachian Trail, located in the southwestern hills of Virginia within the Jefferson National Forest.
This region is best known for its vast mountain views and alpine peaks with **wild ponies** roaming about. This area is also home to Virginia's highest point, Mount Rogers, sitting at 5,729'. This is a premier east-coast backpacking destination, so don't miss this one.
## **Trail Facts**
* **Difficulty Level:** Moderate
* **Length:** 21.4 Miles
* **Duration:** 3 Days
* **Elevation Gain:** 3,898 Feet
* **Bear Canisters:** Not Required
* **Permits:** None
* **Dogs**: Allowed
* **Meetup/Carpool:** Vienna Metro South
* **Trailhead Parking:** 36.6893579, -81.5320954
* **AllTrails Map**: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mount-rogers-and-appalachian-trail-loop-958adb5?u=i&sh=rak641
**Trail Details:**
We will meet at The Vienna Metro station on Friday morning at 8am and drive to the Mt Rogers Trailhead (off Rt 603). This parking lot is **NOT** the paid lot near Masie Gap, and so can fill up. I'd like to try to get there as early as possible.
The drive is about 5 hours. I will drive and am happy to have others carpool with me - but please note, I will have my small black labrador in the back seat.
**Day 1**
After we park, we will hike about 7 miles to our campsite, diverting once to summit Mt Rogers. There arent any views here, but it's worth the .3 miles to say you've been to the highest point in VA! We will camp on the first night at the scenic tent sites near the Thomas Knob Shelter on the AT. There is water at this site and we may see wild ponies if we're lucky.
**Day 2**
The second day is about 10.7 miles, which includes spectacular views, unique rock formations and wide open grassy meadows. We will camp near the Old Orchard Shelter. There is a spring with water at this site as well.
**Day 3**
The third day will be a short 3.5 mile hike from camp back to the cars. Getting to the cars early will mean that we should get back to DC around 4-5pm. On the drive home, I plan to stop at Martin's in downtown Roanoke (413 1st St SW, Roanoke, VA 24011).
**Essential Items**:
* Tent
* Sleeping pad
* Sleeping bag suitable for expected temperatures
* Backpack (appropriate for overnight backpacking)
* Backpacking stove with fuel
* Pot, cup, dish, and utensils
* Dehydrated meals and snacks
* Water bottles or hydration system (capacity for at least 2 liters)
* Water filter or purification tablets
* Headlamp with extra batteries
* Rain gear
* Dry bags or pack cover
* Warm clothing layers (non-cotton)
* Trowel for and toiletries for Leave-No-Trace compliance
**Optional Items**:
* Personal first aid kit
* Map and compass or GPS device
* Power bank or external battery
* Trekking poles
* Camp shoes
* Electrolyte supplements
* Alcohol
* Books, games, or other enterainment
* Gaiters
* Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent
**CARPOOL:** Don't forget if you want a ride or are willing to offer a ride – be a friend to the environment, save money, and make friends.
**LIABILITY NOTICE:**
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see [Ron Watters' definition](https://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm).
If you believe you may be lost during the hike, follow the advice of the [US Forest Service](https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost).
See you on the trail!
AI Meetup (June): Secure AI Agents
Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026061814) is required for admission.
**Description:**
Welcome to the AI meetup in Washington DC. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
**Agenda:**
\* 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, Food/drink and networking
\* 6:00pm\~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A
\* 8:00pm: Happy Hour at Courthouse Social (cross the street)
**Tech Talk: Secure Developer Environments in the Age of AI Agents**
**Speaker:** Patrick Brown (Coder)
**Abstract:** Federal engineering teams are under pressure to ship faster while meeting some of the most demanding security and compliance requirements in the world. In this talk, Patrick Brown of Coder explores how cloud development environments (CDEs) give agencies a foundation to accelerate software delivery without sacrificing control — and why that foundation matters even more as AI-powered coding agents enter the workflow. He'll cover how CDEs keep source code off endpoints, enforce zero-trust access patterns, and provide the consistent, ephemeral infrastructure that both human developers and AI agents need to operate safely at scale.
**Speakers:**
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules.
If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.
Elastic & PagerDuty community meetup
We’re excited to bring the community together for an evening of learning and connection. This time, we'll have a community member from Chainguard sharing a use case and, as usual, an Elastic employee sharing their expertise as well.
Come support your fellow developers, learn something new, and meet others who are passionate about search, observability, and security.
**Date and Time:**
Monday, June 29th, from 5:30-7:30 pm EDT
**Location:**
Elastic Arlington Office - 4100 Fairfax Drive, Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22203
**Agenda:**
* 5:30 pm: Doors open; say hi, grab a seat, and eat some food.
* 6:00 pm: Talk 1
* 6:30 pm: Q&A
* 6:40 pm: Talk 2
* 7:10 pm: Q&A
* 7:20-7:30 pm: Networking & refreshments
**Talk Abstracts:**
**Parking:**
* The building’s parking garage is operated by Colonial Parking and is located off N. Randolph Street
* Book a spot on[ SpotHero](https://spothero.com/search?kind=address&latitude=38.8818514&longitude=-77.1095268&search_string=4100+Fairfax+Dr+%23500%2C+Arlington%2C+VA+22203%2C+USA)
* A Metro Station is located across the street
Learn all things Data Science and Compete on Kaggle
We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)
Salsa and Bachata
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite LINK (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-patio-mixer-and-salsa-tickets-170183412167). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Happy Saturday!
Ticket price includes House Wine OR Beer OR Rail Drinks. Cash Bar afterwards (which means you pay as you go).
We booked the Patio for this Event and they open early for us. It is covered and heated.
As per DC Government guidelines, this is a sit down experience. Maximum of six people will be seated per table. We have super limited spots! Get your tickets soon and in advance. So that we reserve your seat. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.
After first formal session, we will rotate attendees from table to table. So that everyone meets everyone. You would get to meet your future friends/acquaintances/buddies/pals /partner-in-crimes or may be more:) To hang out/go out or do things together. Also, this is an ideal event if you are new in town or not!
DOUBLE MASK IS THE NEW MASK! THE VIRUS IS STILL AROUND, WITH DIFFERENT VARIANTS AND LET US NOT DROP DOWN OUR GUARD. EVEN THOUGH, WE ARE VACCINATED.
* Come one, come all; YOU CAN FLY SOLO TOO:) This is the most friendliest event you have ever attended!
* Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member
* Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us.
* For bottle/table service email (info@merevents.com) or text at (202) 368-1878.
* Event is 21+
* Temperature check for staff and patrons.
We are at 50% capacity. So, please drink for two:)
As we all know, the hospitality industry is badly hit by the crisis and be generous to your bartenders and waitresses.
Payment Instructions :
1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.
3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card".
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.
Refund and Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
METRO & PARKING INFO
Closest Metro Station is Union Station.
Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking. We highly encourage you to take a ride share or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES.**
🥘👉 Inner Coach Reset + Community Potluck Lunch (Ashburn)
⚡ Reset your direction. Meet someone unexpected. Walk away with fresh clarity.
Join us for a relaxed **small-group afternoon event** that blends a light **Inner Coach conversation experience** with a **community potluck lunch**.
In February we hosted our first **Inner Coach event**, and many attendees said it helped them notice something powerful — the voice inside that quietly guides better decisions when life gets complicated.
This event builds on that idea.
Instead of overthinking the past, we’ll explore how to **reset direction for what’s next** — through thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and the kind of questions that spark real insight.
We’ll start with a few short conversation rounds designed to spark reflection, humor, and perspective — and then continue the discussion over food and relaxed conversation.
Think **good food, grounded people, and real conversations about what comes next in life.**
Held in our **Startup Garage** — a bright, comfortable living-room style space inside a single-family home.
(Couches, food, conversation — **not an actual garage** 😊)
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## **🥘 Potluck Lunch**
If you're able, bring something small to share.
Homemade or store-bought — both welcome.
A dish you enjoy making. A dish that always works
Or simply something easy from the store
If you're busy, come anyway — the goal is **community, not perfection**.
We’ll share a relaxed **afternoon potluck lunch** while continuing meaningful conversations with people navigating their next chapter.
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## **What You’ll Experience**
• Light conversation rounds designed to spark insight
• Fresh perspectives from people navigating similar life transitions
• Humor, perspective, and grounded conversation
• A relaxed environment where ideas and connections happen naturally
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## **Who Typically Attends**
• Professionals in their 30s–40s–50s
• Entrepreneurs and builders
• Divorced or separated individuals navigating what’s next
• People who prefer thoughtful conversation over surface-level small talk
Whether you're **resetting direction, building something new, or simply meeting grounded people**, this event is designed for honest connection and fresh perspective.
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Most attendees are navigating life and growth with **curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humor.**
📍 Hosted in a spacious living-room setting inside a single-family home (Ashburn – 20147).
Full address and parking details are emailed **2–3 days before the event.**
🌐 Learn more about the community
[https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
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If you're curious about the **Inner Coach vs Inner Critic concept**, here’s a short introduction:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI)





















