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DevBP #14: What Lies Beneath
DevBP #14: What Lies Beneath
Building on the success of the previous events, the **DevBP** series is back for the **14th time** with two great talks. **AI doesn’t fix weak foundations, it exposes them**. Messy data, unclear definitions, and buried business logic quickly become blockers. This time, we’ll **explore the foundations we need to strengthen** to build truly AI-ready systems. This English-language event will be held at the **Colossyan Budapest office**, where we'll provide snacks and drinks to fuel conversations. Arrival is from 17:30, Announcements and agenda at 17:55, first presentations will start at 18:00. \-\-\- **AI Exposed Our Data Gaps — Lessons from a CDP Migration on Building a Governed, AI-Ready Platform** with **[Szabolcs Magyar - Colossyan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/szabolcs-magyar/)** During our CDP migration, we realized that AI doesn’t fix data problems - it exposes them. Unclear definitions, weak ownership, and undocumented assumptions quickly become blockers when AI systems start querying your analytics layer. In this talk, I’ll share how we used dbt and stronger data governance to turn our analytics stack into a more reliable, AI-ready platform. I’ll walk through the key architectural decisions, trade-offs, and lessons learned while modernising a production system. **Digital Archaeology: Recovering Lost Business Logic in Legacy Systems** with **[András Lendvay - Inivate](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andraslendvay/)** Effective AI integration and organizational performance both fail without structured institutional knowledge. In modern organizations, this knowledge is often buried within undocumented legacy code as “hidden” logic and critical business rules. This session explores the methodology of digital archaeology: reverse-engineering systems to extract the “why” behind the “how,” ensuring that both human teams and AI agents have the foundational data governance and definitions required to function. \-\-\- Come learn and connect with other tech enthusiasts. See you there! You can also find the recordings of previous events on the [@DevBPMeetup YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@DevBPMeetup).
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
Board Game Night at Akvárium
Board Game Night at Akvárium
Come and play boardgames with others in English! This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://www.facebook.com/events/1200101185612794). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1750065366402814) for more information. We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile! ***Important*** **This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://akvariumklub.hu/programok/hetfoi-tarsasozas-az-akvariumban-board-game-night/). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own — — — Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)A
(New start time)Creative Writing Budapest
(New start time)Creative Writing Budapest
**This week's venue: Beer People \| Lázár utca 7\, Budapest 1065** We hold a bi-weekly workshop to encourage creative writing where we share pieces of creative writing and solicit feedback from the other attendees. Some members also use the forum to find others with whom to collaborate, edit work, and/or brainstorm plot, themes, settings, and so forth. And from time to time, we participate in competitions, recite and/or offer material for events organized by other groups. At the moment there is no prompt for this particular meetup. Instead, writers are invited to submit something they have (or are working on) or to craft a short story specifically for the event. Of course, there's no pressure to submit something. Many participants are interested in hearing ideas, questioning the authors, and examining style and technique. Often, we explore other published works as well. The submission guidelines are as follows: 1. limit the piece to 850 words (to give enough time for any other submissions being read at the event); 2. make the text available (though you can read it aloud) for the other attendees. Many authors bring a few printed copies, others post their work in the comments of the meetup; 3. have a question in mind for the group about the submission; and, 4. If offering something from a longer work, be prepared to give a little bit of background first.
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval! Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz! Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót! Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak. Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4. Jelentkezés és további infók: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)

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Tervezés kognitív valóságra
Tervezés kognitív valóságra
The language of this workshop is Hungarian. A program a **Budapest Accessibility Meetup**, a **UX Budapest** és az **Appy** közös szervezésű eseménye. **Hány kattintás kell ahhoz, hogy egy teljesen működő felület használhatatlanná váljon?** Néha egy is elég, ha közben elfogy a mentális kapacitásod. Sok digitális termék úgy készül, mintha minden felhasználó figyelme egyformán működne, korlátlan lenne, és a döntések nem igényelnének valódi mentális erőfeszítést. A valóságban az emberi idegrendszernek megvannak a sajátosságai, saját ritmusai, határai és terhelhetősége. Amikor ezt nem vesszük figyelembe, a használhatóság sérül. A következő meetupunkon a **kognitív akadálymentesség** és a **neurodiverzitás** kerül fókuszba, és az, hogy ezek hogyan írják át a tervezési alapfeltevéseinket. A kognitív akadálymentesség hiánya sokak számára ugyanúgy blokkoló lehet, mint más, jobban ismert akadálymentességi hiányosságok. Ez nem csak azokra igaz, akik születésüktől fogva érintettek. **Vannak tartós állapotok mint például a neurodivergencia, de vannak szituációs és életkori tényezők is, ami miatt gyakorlatilag mindenki érintetté válik. Pl:** • amikor egy hosszú munkanap után próbálsz egy bonyolult űrlapot kitölteni • amikor egy zajos buszon intéznél el egy fontos ügyet mobilon • amikor alváshiány vagy stressz miatt nehezebben hozol döntéseket. A globális folyamatok mentén pedig • **egyre több idős felhasználóval tervezünk**, akiknél a feldolgozási sebesség, a memória vagy a figyelmi kapacitás változik • **a fiatalabb generációk** másfajta kognitív mintázatokkal használják a digitális termékeket, gyorsabb váltások, fragmentált figyelem, folyamatos ingeráramlás mellett. Ideje ezeket kivétel, “edge case” helyett valós használati helyzetekként kezelni. **Időpont:** 2026\. április 1\.\, szerda\, 16:00 **Helyszín:** Appy iroda (1061 Budapest, Nyugati tér 1. 6. em.) **Meghívott szakértők:** * **Reed Zsuzsa** \- tapasztalati szakértő\, egyetemi tanár\, a Kisvilág Alapítvány vezetője * **dr. Velegi Dorottya** \- CPACC\, jogász **Facilitátorok:** * **Daniss-Bodó Eszter -** neuroinkluzív tervező (Blue) * **Nagy Árpád -** lead ux designer, akadálymentességi szakértő (OTP) * **Klein Péter -** design strategist & leadership advisor (Blue) * **Szántai Károly -** tanúsított web akadálymentességi szakértő, szakoktató **Program:** **Előadás-beszélgetés:** Közösen felfedezzük, mi történik a felszín alatt: • **Kognitív teher**: mennyi mentális erőforrást kérünk el egy adott pillanatban • **Végrehajtó funkciók**: döntés, priorizálás, váltás, és ezek töréspontjai • **Szenzoros feldolgozás**: hogyan válik zajjá az, ami designként indult • **Túltelítődés (overload)**: amikor az inger- és információmennyiség meghaladja a feldolgozási kapacitást • **Mentális energia térkép**: miért nem “ugyanaz a user” reggel és este Konkrét példákon keresztül nézzük meg, hogyan lesz egy jól ismert design patternből akadály, és hogyan lehet visszafordítani. **Workshop:** amikor a probléma kézzelfoghatóvá válik • feltérképezitek egy user journey mentális terhelési pontjait • azonosítjátok, hol csúszik át egy flow túl komplexbe vagy túl zajosba • újraterveztek kritikus interakciókat neuroinkluzív szempontok mentén A cél, hogy **észrevegyük, hol terheljük feleslegesen, és mikor veszítjük el a felhasználókat, és mit tehetünk másképp.** Miért érdemes eljönni? Mert a felhasználók állapota és képességei folyamatosan változnak, élethelyzettől, környezettől és életkortól függően. Ha erre nem tervezünk, akkor valójában véletlenre bízzuk, hogy ki tudja használni a termékünket. **Gyere el, és nézzünk rá együtt arra, hogy a termékeink mennyire működnek akkor, amikor igazán számít.** **RSVP** Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t! Ha bármilyen okból nem tudsz eljönni, kérjük, frissítsd foglalásodat, hogy más számára felszabaduljon a hely. **A helyszín akadálymentessége:** A helyszín akadálymentes. Lift és akadálymentes mosdó található az épületben. Segítőkutyádat természetesen szeretettel várjuk. **Fotózás** Készíts te is fotókat, és töltsd fel ide az eseményhez. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket. **Van Meetup ötleted?** Folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani eseményeinket a te hozzájárulásoddal is. Ha van egy téma a fejedben, vagy ha szeretnéd, hogy a céged szponzoráljon egy eseményt, esetleg segítenél a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk.
Modern Data Engineering Meetup #2
Modern Data Engineering Meetup #2
Meetupsorozatunk tavaszi eseményére várjuk az érdeklődőket! A programban két előadást tervezünk, az egyik a nagy adatplatformok (Databricks, MS Fabric, Snowflake) 2026-as újdonságairól szól, a másik egy esettanulmány lesz. 🏢 **Helyszín:** Carl ZEISS Digital Innovation Hungary Kft. Agora Park - HUB 3 épület, 3. emelet. **📍 Cím:** 1138 Budapest, Esztergomi út 31-39. 📅 **Időpont:** 2026\. március 31\. kedd 18:00\-20:00 🗣 **Nyelv:** Magyar **Előadások** * ***Datamesh a gyakorlatban: domain-alapú data product és LLM a marketing szolgálatában*** Az előadás röviden bemutatja, hogyan jutottak el a data platform csapatok a centralizált megoldásoktól a datamesh szemléletig, és milyen szervezeti, technológiai változásokat hoz a domain-orientált adatkezelés saját példán keresztül: milyen szerepe van a domain csapatoknak, hogyan kapcsolódnak egymáshoz, és hogyan épül fel az adat-ökoszisztéma. Végül egy konkrét data productot mutatok be, amely nagy nyelvi modellekre épül, nyilvános információkat szintetizál és marketing csapatokat támogat hatékonyabb értékesítésben. [File Mátyás](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matyas-file-7b88b6120/), Carl ZEISS Digital Innovation Hungary * ***Data Engineering a Microsoft Fabricban*** Az előadás az atlantai [FABCON](https://fabriccon.com/) konferencián bejelentetett újdonságokat mutatja be, kitérve az adatplatformok fejlődését meghatározó iparági és technológiai trendekre is. [Arató Bence](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencearato/), BI Consulting **📝 Napirend** * 17:30 Ajtónyitás * 18:00 Előadások * 19:40 Kötetlen beszélgetés * 20:00 Meetup vége 🎉 A cateringet és a helyszínt ez alkalommal a [Carl ZEISS Digital Innovation Hungary kft](https://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en/about-zeiss/future/new-business-at-zeiss/zeiss-digital-partners.html).[ ](https://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en/about-zeiss/future/new-business-at-zeiss/zeiss-digital-partners.html)biztosítja. 🎥Felvétel nem készül az eseményről, csak személyes részvételre van lehetőség. *Information for international members:* *\- This is a Hungarian speaking event\.* *\- There will be no streaming or recording\.*
Movies & their soul - an evening of movie discussions
Movies & their soul - an evening of movie discussions
Did the "12 angry men" ring a bell in you? What did you like most in "Forrest Gump"? How do you feel about the "Watchmen" and the dilemmas the film exposes? Ever seen a Kurosawa movie? Discuss films worth watching on a light Tuesday evening! Share with us a few films you'd recommend and tell us what caught you about them! Let us get to know you and build valuable relationships through meaningful conversations! We'll start the event with introducing ourselves and sharing 1 film each, to immediately have something to remember each other from. :) The core messages of the films and their real life relevance will be discussed, as well as opinions about the topics. The event is international, participants are kindly asked to talk in english. The event is open-ended, everyone is welcome to stay as long as they enjoy socializing.
Beyond Simple Solutions
Beyond Simple Solutions
Beyond Simple Solutions: Cynefin, Antifragility, and the Art of Learning in Uncertain Environments With [Gábor Erényi.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaborerenyi/) In a complex world problems don’t behave the way we expect them to—and trying to manage them with simple or complicated methods often makes things worse. During this meetup, we’ll explore the Cynefin framework and how it helps you to understand different types of situations and respond accordingly. We’ll look at what truly complex environments require, how learning and adaptation emerge from uncertainty, and how ideas from antifragility can help us not just survive volatility but ride on its waves. Expect a mindset shift that you can apply the next day.
Titans: Long-Context Sequence Models with Test-Time Memorization
Titans: Long-Context Sequence Models with Test-Time Memorization
This month's meetup is about the **[Titans](https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.00663) neural network architecture** published by Google Research: The goal of the architecture is to: * scale transformer-based sequence models for tasks requiring very long context * enable test-time memorization This allows models to maintain long-term memory effectively while running—without the need for dedicated offline retraining. We'll discuss the Titans architecture, with a focus on its implementation of the long-term memory module: * how neural networks can act as memory vs. classical fixed-size recurrent states * how this type of long-term memory compares to traditional RNNs, and why it enables models to learn new context on the fly We will also take a look at the **[MIRAS framework](https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.13173)**, which provides a higher-level abstraction for designing sequence models. The key idea of MIRAS is that sequence model architectures—from transformers to linear RNNs—can be viewed as complex associative memories under the hood. We'll see how Titans fits into this framework of neural network design, and why the authors state that Titans and MIRAS can: **"combine the speed of RNNs with the accuracy of transformers."** *** **Follow-up from the last event** HOPE, the reference architecture for Nested Learning, is built on a modified version of the Titans architecture. At our last event, we didn’t have time to discuss many important details about how HOPE is built. So, the March meetup will also act as a follow-up for anyone who missed some of the underlying architectural details last time. === ENTRY DETAILS === \- QR code with entry information will be available soon\, in the "Photos" section of this event page\. \- Gate closes at 18:15 \- no late entries\.
Budapest Lean Coffee - AI vezérelt vállalkozás
Budapest Lean Coffee - AI vezérelt vállalkozás
A mesterséges intelligencia ma már nem jövőkép, hanem a mindennapi működés része. De mit jelent ez a gyakorlatban egy vállalkozás vagy szervezet számára? Hogyan lehet az AI-t nemcsak kipróbálni, hanem tudatosan beépíteni a működésbe? Ezen az estén vendégünk **Balogh Dávid**, az *AI-vezérelt vállalkozás* című könyv szerzője. Dávid vállalkozóként és tanácsadóként több száz hazai cég tapasztalata alapján mutatja meg, hogyan válhat a mesterséges intelligencia valódi vezetői eszközzé – nem technológiai hype-ként, hanem a hatékonyabb működés részeként. Az est célja – a Leannovation közösség szellemiségéhez illeszkedve – a közös gondolkodás, tapasztalatmegosztás és inspiráció. Ha érdekel, hogyan találkozik a folyamatos fejlesztés szemlélete és az AI által nyitott új lehetőségek világa, tarts velünk! A témabeszélgetés után Lean Coffee meetinggel folytatjuk:-) Az esemény látogatása Leannovation Egyesületi tagsággal díjmentes. Részletek, csatlakozás: https://leannovation.hu/leannovation-egyesulet/ Az eseményen kép- és hangfelvétel készül. Várunk minden érdeklődőt!
Date Me! A Comedy Game Show
Date Me! A Comedy Game Show
Tired of swiping? Or tired of listening to your friends and their failed online dating stories? If you want to participate: [Click Here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/date-me-a-comedy-game-show-tickets-1985312272450?aff=oddtdtcreator) Hot Paprika Comedy brings you a unique show where our awesome comedians try to shed some light on you and help you out. You do not need to participate to come to this show. This show is perfect for people who want to put themselves out there, or for those who just want to watch the spectacle unfold. The show will include elements of stand-up comedy, dating games, and much more. Everything will be voluntary, and you will only be asked to participate with your consent. This will be our first show, so it will be a donation-based event. Send us a message in advance if you would like to be involved, or email us at hotpaprikacomedy@gmail.com . Otherwise, we will speak with you when you arrive to see who is interested. See less

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Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)** * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot * **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub) ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!*** Food and drinks will be available. There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days. How it works: * Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event. * Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series! **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
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**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #32 @ Improving
Christians in Tech - Meetup #32 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Global Azure - Columbus
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Global Azure - Columbus
Colombus Code & Coffee is thrilled to partner with Central Ohio Azure to put on the global Azure community day! RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/central-ohio-azure/events/313484939/ View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!
How LLMs Like ChatGPT Actually Work and How to Build With Them
How LLMs Like ChatGPT Actually Work and How to Build With Them
**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.