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Jesteś pasjonatem radia, elektroniki, lub ciekawią Cię tajniki łączności ? Dołącz do naszego hackerspace, gdzie odkryjemy fascynujący świat krótkofalarstwa! Niezależnie od tego, czy jesteś doświadczonym radioamatorem, czy dopiero zaczynasz swoją przygodę. Przyjdź, posłuchaj, dowiedz się, jak działają anteny, odbiorniki, i nadajniki. Łączymy pasję do techniki z duchem DIY – stwórz z nami coś niezwykłego! Are you passionate about radio, electronics, or intrigued by the mysteries of communication? Join our hackerspace and discover the fascinating world of ham radio! Whether you're an experienced radio amateur or just starting your journey, come along to listen, learn how antennas, receivers, and transmitters work, and dive into the technical side of things. We combine a passion for technology with the DIY spirit—create something extraordinary with us!

[English version below] Cześć, Mam ogromną przyjemność zaprosić Was na pierwsze spotkanie organizowane wspólnie z łódzkim oddziałem **EPAM**. W planach dwie prezetacje odnośnie AI: **Java RAG: Build Your Own Black Box** oraz **Spring AI**. **Ważna uwaga: spotkanie wyjątkowo zaczyna się o 17:30!** Hi, I’m very happy to invite you to our first meetup, which is being organized in collaboration with the Łódź branch of EPAM. We have two AI-related talks planned: **Java RAG: Build Your Own Black Box** and **Spring AI**. **Important note:** this meetup will **start at 17:30**. **Spring AI** Transforming your existing Java applications into intelligent, AI-driven systems no longer requires a PhD in Data Science or switching to Python. In this session, we explore how Spring AI brings the familiar power of the Spring ecosystem - portability, modularity, and POJO-based design - directly into the world of Artificial Intelligence. We’ll move beyond basic API calls to show how you can harness Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI and Google Gemini using the same @Service and dependency injection patterns you use every day. We will provide an overview of the major capabilities and also dive into the latest Spring AI v2 milestones that position Java at the forefront of the agentic AI wave. By the end of this talk, you’ll see how Spring AI acts as a bridge that allows Java developers to build production-ready, intelligent features without reinventing the wheel. **Dzmitry Sidarenka** Dzmitry has nearly 20 years of experience specializing in systems built with Java. He is passionate about building and testing robust APIs and is known for thriving in high-pressure production incident troubleshooting. His work focuses on designing reliable, maintainable services and improving system resilience through pragmatic engineering practices. **Java RAG: Build Your Own Black Box** Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) often feels like a magical black box. But once you start experimenting with it yourself, it quickly becomes clear how powerful the combination of information retrieval and generative AI can be. Key topics: \- What is Retrieval\-Augmented Generation \(RAG\)? \- Why should you consider using it in your own projects? \- Key RAG components and how the workflow operates \- How to build your own RAG solution using Java \- Live demo of a Java\-based RAG project and ways to extend and improve it **Ahmed Samy** Ahmed is a Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Systems. As he jokes, he often feels like a junior at work - mostly thanks to his constant curiosity and desire to keep learning new things. In his daily work, he actively uses AI as a learning companion, exploring new ideas by experimenting, testing different approaches, and working with various pieces of code. **About the partner** EPAM is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, EPAM empowers organizations to become AI-native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments. Learn more at our local [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EPAM.Poland/) page and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/epam.poland/?hl=en) profile. **Disclaimer for the meetup registration** By registering, I consent to photos taken during the Java User Group Meetup in Łódź on March 31, 2026 being used for promotional purposes by Java User Group Łódź and EPAM Poland.

Hakierspejs spotyka się na żywo w siedzibie stowarzyszenia! Zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych naszą aktywnością. Uczestnictwo jest darmowe, rejestracja nie jest obowiązkowa – wystarczy po prostu przyjść. Nie mamy żadnego konkretnego planu: po prostu zbieramy się i haczymy - co komu przyjdzie do głowy. Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić [https://at.hs-ldz.pl](https://at.hs-ldz.pl) – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń domofonem przy bramie od ulicy na nr 100, zadzwoń telefonem na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: [https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/](https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/) Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym/Matrixowym: [https://t.me/hakierspejs](https://t.me/hakierspejs) [https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl](https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl)

Spotkania z serii wymiany wiedzy podczas wspólnego rozwiązywania zadań CTF – jest to świetna zabawa pozwalająca równocześnie rozwinąć wiedzę w zakresie cyberbezpieczeństwa. Poziom trudności CTF-owego zadania ustalimy na początku spotkania. Najprawdopodobniej wybierzemy coś z platformy Hack The Box. Spotykamy się **co tydzień w środę o 19:00.** \-\-\- Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić https://at.hs-ldz.pl – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/ Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym: https://t.me/hakierspejs

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Zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych muzyką i syntezatorami na codwutygodniowy jam session w naszym spejsie. Umiejętności muzyczne nie wymagane! Mile widziane przyniesienie własnego sprzętu, ale jak nie masz, to też znajdziejsz coś do robienia (będzie dobrze). Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń domofonem przy bramie od ulicy na nr 100, zadzwoń telefonem na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: [https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/](https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/) Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym/Matrixowym: [https://t.me/hakierspejs](https://t.me/hakierspejs) [https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl](https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl)

Jesteś pasjonatem radia, elektroniki, lub ciekawią Cię tajniki łączności ? Dołącz do naszego hackerspace, gdzie odkryjemy fascynujący świat krótkofalarstwa! Niezależnie od tego, czy jesteś doświadczonym radioamatorem, czy dopiero zaczynasz swoją przygodę. Przyjdź, posłuchaj, dowiedz się, jak działają anteny, odbiorniki, i nadajniki. Łączymy pasję do techniki z duchem DIY – stwórz z nami coś niezwykłego! Are you passionate about radio, electronics, or intrigued by the mysteries of communication? Join our hackerspace and discover the fascinating world of ham radio! Whether you're an experienced radio amateur or just starting your journey, come along to listen, learn how antennas, receivers, and transmitters work, and dive into the technical side of things. We combine a passion for technology with the DIY spirit—create something extraordinary with us!

## Beads: Go Open Source Projects in the Age of AI Hello, 世界! For meetup #58 on Tuesday [Mar 31, 2026 19:00 CET](https://www.meetup.com/leipzig-golang/events/312537698/) we are happy to have [Akim Zmerli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akimzmerli/) give us an intro to [beads](https://github.com/steveyegge/beads), specifically: > How agents perform long-running tasks and pass context seamlessly to each other. [Beads](https://github.com/steveyegge/beads) is a rising Go project that brings structured planning to any workflow, whether agentic or hands-on. [Akim Zmerli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akimzmerli/) will present his favorite techniques, TUI projects and what Rob Pike thinks about the current state of affairs. The beads project is less than six months old (2025-10-11), but already well beyond 250 KLOC, with more than 200 KLOC written in Go. We are always interested in developer tools. At [#44](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-44-wrapup/), less than two years ago, not a single AI coding tool did make it to [our list](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-44-wrapup/). Looking forward to this foray into the agentic coding space. ### Schedule * 18:45 Doors open * 19:00 Welcome * 19:10 Beads * 19:45 Open discussion We’ll meet: * in person at [Basislager Leipzig](https://basislager.co), at [Peterssteinweg 14, 04107 Leipzig](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1fMkeDSPZ7Aauszh8) ([OSM](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3504864558)) * and online via [Jitsi](https://meet.jit.si/LeipzigGophers58) Join us to discuss SOTA dev tools and more. Learn more at [https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-58-invitation/](https://golangleipzig.space/posts/meetup-58-invitation/) and [https://golangleipzig.space/](https://golangleipzig.space/)

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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

This presentation delves into the potential of integrating LLMs with Apache Spark and Apache Iceberg as part of a Big Data to AI foundational architecture. In this session we’ll explore the potential of combining Iceberg, Spark and LLMs to give you a real world AI architecture that uses your data. We'll build an AI application that allows users to perform data queries and extract insights from massive datasets using natural language. We'll start with understanding the structure and architecture of a large dataset. Then we'll look at options for querying the dataset using Apache Spark and Trino. Finally, we'll use an LLM to query the dataset using natural language. We'll also look at other uses of LLMs as part of an overall solution, and explore the differences between different LLMs. We’ll also discuss where event streaming (Kafka and Flink) fit into this architecture. The design of this architecture is meant to be flexible and give your dev team the ability to choose different technologies for the processing and querying. I’ll leave you with a CONCRETE example that you can run on your laptop and explore the possibilities. Again, this will be an example of a real-world application; the dataset used will be for home sales data for the last 15 years. We will use these technologies: * Apache Iceberg * Apache Spark * Spring AI * Ollama * Various LLMs

**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.** We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on: **How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.** We’ll cover: * what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level) * why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.) * how people are building real systems with them today * where things break in practice This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A. Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join. No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems. We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!