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### **Wednesday\, January 21st – 7:00 PM \| Satoshi House\, The H Dubai Hotel** After the success of our previous editions, **Bitcoin Minds** is back with a more focused and technical evening dedicated to the people **actually building on Bitcoin**. This edition will feature **short talks and interventions** from builders and practitioners, followed by open discussions around **Bitcoin-native tools, Lightning Network development, and the infrastructure powering real-world Bitcoin use cases**. We’re bringing together **developers, builders, founders, engineers, and serious Bitcoiners** to explore topics such as: * What it really means to build on Bitcoin today * Tools and stacks used in production * Lightning Network challenges and opportunities * Infrastructure, trade-offs, constraints, and lessons learned from the field No sh\*tcoins, just **real technical conversations, practical insights, and people who care about building things that last**. The evening will combine **short speaker interventions**, open discussion, and networking in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you’re actively building, exploring Bitcoin infrastructure, or simply want to better understand how Bitcoin evolves beyond theory, this event is for you. **Location:** Satoshi House - The H Dubai Hotel **Time:** 7:00 PM **Date:** 21 January 2026 **Format:** Short talks, discussion & networking **Drinks available at the bar - Bitcoin-only community** Come learn, exchange, and connect with people shaping the Bitcoin ecosystem, one block at a time. See you there!

House of Thinking Big: Ideas × Coffee Have you ever dreamed of being part of the early dot-com energy — when ideas were raw, ambitious, and conversations could spark entire movements? Welcome to House of Thinking Big: Ideas × Coffee — inspired by the spirit of early founder circles, when bold ideas spoke louder than decks. We gather a small circle of creative and tech leaders who think beyond borders, value authenticity and intelligent dialogue, and believe that growth begins with people and their ideas. No presentations. No ads. Just caffeine-fueled thinking. ☕ When: 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Starbucks, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Dubai 🎙️ Host: Kate Adiyak — Founder of House of Thinking Big Join the House and think bigger — together. Thinking Big Strategy Timeline 6:30 PM — Arrival & Networking 7:00 PM — Personal Problem Statement 7:30 PM — Resource Mapping 7:50 PM — Action Planning 8:00 PM — Closing No rush — Dubai traffic does Dubai traffic things. Join whenever you manage to escape the roads You will find me with a laptop and a cup of coffee [To keep in touch join my WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lnu5UhRArdXJTengnhqLhB?mode=hqrt3)

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Join an exclusive **HTB University Meetup**, hosted by **DEF-X Cyber Intelligence**, and tailored specifically for De Montfort University Dubai students. This session is designed to align academic foundations with real-world cybersecurity operations. We will delve into **malware analysis and reverse engineering**, exploring how contemporary threats are built, how adversaries operate, and how **strategic defensive controls** are designed and deployed to mitigate risk. Participants will gain practical exposure to industry-relevant techniques, analyst workflows, and defensive thinking used in modern threat research and cyber defense teams. This meetup offers a focused platform to elevate technical capability, strengthen security intuition, and engage with the HTB ecosystem in a professional, hands-on setting.

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Description: This meetup is about exploring what gives our lives meaning and what motivates us to keep going each day. We will talk about purpose, dreams, love, struggles, and the small or big things that make life worth living. It is a safe and open space to share honestly, listen deeply, and learn from different life stories. Questions: • What is the reason you get up every morning? • What gives you energy or motivation in life? • What makes you feel that your life is meaningful? • Who or what matters most to you? • How do challenges or hard times change your purpose? • What are you living for right now? • If your life had a message, what would it be? Event fee: 100 for per person Whatsup group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EVorUIYoNLI6eZtTh81Y25 Mob 553253516

AI is entering a new phase. We are moving beyond copilots that assist users, toward **AI Agents** that can reason, plan, act, and collaborate — independently and alongside humans. 2026 is shaping up to be **the Year of AI Agents**, and this Global AI Community Dubai meetup explores what that means in the real world. In this meetup, we’ll discuss how agent-based AI is transforming modern work, automation, and application design across Microsoft’s AI ecosystem. From intelligent workflows to multi-agent systems, AI agents are becoming a foundational capability for how work gets done. **Agenda:** * Ahmad Uzair: **Build and extend agent experiences with Copilot Studio** * Ritvij Sharma: **Agent Architecture for the Real World: Chaos on Production** * Noman Sadiq: **Building a Knowledge Base with Amazon Bedrock** * Venkatesh Yellampalli: **Enhancing Financial Operations with AI and Copilot Features in Dynamics 365 Finance** **This meetup is designed for** * **Developers** building AI-powered applications and agent workflows * **IT professionals** integrating, governing, and scaling AI agents * **Business leaders** exploring real productivity and automation outcomes from AI

This is a Dubai meetup group focused on AI/business (with [Shanghai AI](https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai) and [Mumbai AI](https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai) chapters). We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC, **sign up is not required.** Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. WhatsApp groups (non-full ones, 4000+ visitors): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJv3nAlirgr7IGWxhvqmNV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJv3nAlirgr7IGWxhvqmNV) Free :-) [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd) (full) [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHc6bpu1w2p1YNf3FNRRR4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHc6bpu1w2p1YNf3FNRRR4) (mod approval) Join DubaiAI.vip — the app built for the Dubai AI Meetup (see how in [demo video](https://youtu.be/poFd_hlqRFY)): * to get paid and funded by fans, local businesses, and sponsors, * to get published by influencers, publishers, and co-creators with sharing of revenue, * to save time by delegating your work to AI agents. Reply there with your co-working discussion topics/projects: [https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com](https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com) We meet at the DIFC food court and Stage Area (next to S&C Music) and **anywhere nearby**, located above the DIFC Carrefour Market, just look for a group of people... The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free Wi-Fi. Telegram: [https://t.me/dubaiAItelegram](https://t.me/dubaiAItelegram) To get there: Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign. Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction. Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking. Dubai AI Meetup & DIFC is for **everyone**; feel free to create and share new AI Jobs & WhatsApp & Meetup groups! [https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai) (if you visit Shanghai) [https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai) (if you visit Mumbai) [https://www.meetup.com/women-in-tech-dubai](https://www.meetup.com/women-in-tech-dubai) [https://www.meetup.com/dubai%e3%85%a4ai](https://www.meetup.com/dubai%e3%85%a4ai)

**Who this is for** Founders, operators, and builders who want sharper thinking, real feedback, and investor-grade preparation. This is not a sales meet. Service sellers and cold outreach hunters will not be accepted. **[🎥 Our Last Event](https://vimeo.com/1125246894?fl=tl&fe=ec)** **What to expect** * A small, curated mastermind of 8 to 12 founders * Each founder focuses on one specific problem or decision they need to move forward this month — the kind of issue that, if solved, would *genuinely move the needle* for their business * Structured hot seats designed for actionable feedback and clear next steps * A practical, no-fluff format that values contribution, insight, and accountability **Format** * 9:45 – Arrival and registration * 10:00 – Host welcome * 10:05 – Value-packed guest speaker * 10:20 – Mastermind session begins **Bring** One well-defined problem or decision you want to move forward this month. This is your focus for the session and the starting point for meaningful progress. **What past founders said** [🎥 Founder Testimonial 1](https://vimeo.com/1125243760?fl=tl&fe=ec) [🎥 Founder Testimonial 2](https://vimeo.com/1125243680?fl=tl&fe=ec) [🎥 Founder Testimonial 3](https://vimeo.com/1125243616?fl=tl&fe=ec) **Payment** AED 75 (approx. $20) — this small fee helps maintain the quality and consistency of the room. **How to join** Apply on this page and answer the short set of questions. The host will review your application and confirm attendance via WhatsApp. **Location and timing** Details will be shared directly only with confirmed participants.

If you’re tired of the hype and want **real conversations** about how AI is actually being used in business, join us. This isn’t a pitch fest. No sales decks. No "influencers." No fluff. Just real builders, curious founders, smart marketers, and AI enthusiasts coming together to swap insights, share what’s working, and meet like-minded people who get it. Make sure to confirm your attendance on whats app: **Confirm On WhatsApp:** [[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EC4mWor4JM1C0y6i7Jcm5Z](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EC4mWor4JM1C0y6i7Jcm5Z)] ✅ You're welcome if: • You run a business and want to understand how AI can save time or scale faster • You’re building something and want honest feedback • You’re just starting but hungry to learn • You’re sick of AI Twitter threads and want real talk in real life **📍 Venue:** 1st Floor, Nomad Bar, 25H Hotel **📅 Frequency:** Every Friday evening, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (We start on time. Respect the energy.) **🎯 Format:** – Chill intro round – One fire idea/tactic shared by someone in the group – Real conversations, no ego – You walk away smarter and more connected **🔥 Limited to 10 people.** Why? Because conversations > presentations. We’re keeping it tight, so we all get value. *** **Want in?** RSVP. Bring ideas, not egos. And come ready to talk, learn, and vibe. Event is free but make sure to order drinks to support venue. **Confirm On WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EC4mWor4JM1C0y6i7Jcm5Z]

### **Where Dubai’s AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future** Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or job? Or looking to join the next big thing in AI? Join **AI Builders & Business Connect**, a **founder-first, operator-focused meetup** for Dubai’s tech and AI community. This isn’t your typical networking mixer—it’s a room full of **people building**, **people hiring**, and **people looking to grow**. *** ## **🗓️ Event Details** **Coffee & Sundries, First Floor** **When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Sharp) - Every Thursday** **Where:** Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (Above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai **Entry: FREE**— we just ask that you support the venue by purchasing a coffee or some food. *** ## **🚀 What to Expect** This is for **doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:** ### **🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight** Founders, job seekers, and partners get **60 seconds to introduce themselves**—no slides, no fluff. ### **🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds** Quick, curated connections between **builders, investors, operators, and AI talent**. ### **🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities** Whether you’re hiring, raising, building, or job hunting—this is where partnerships start. ### **🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook** Hear practical tips from locals on how to **launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.** *** ### 📋 Agenda * **7:30 – 8:00 PM** Introductions * **8:00 – 8:45 PM** Market research using different AI tools * **8:45 – 9:15 PM** Prototyping session on one selected idea * **9:15 PM onward** Networking ## **💡 Who Should Attend?** * **AI Founders & Startup Builders** * **Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders** * **Investors scouting AI deals** * **Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI** * **Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups** * **Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases** *** ## **⚠️ Important** * **Your RSVP is a commitment**—let us know 24 hours in advance if plans change * **Doors close at 7:30 PM sharp**—no late entries *** ## **🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat** Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth. LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ivallat](https://linkedin.com/in/ivallat) WhatsApp: +971 529503315 *** ## **🔥 Why This Event?** Dubai’s AI and tech scene is booming—but it’s still about **who you know and who you build with.** This is where **startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.** **Spots are limited. If you’re serious about AI, this is your room.** **By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect \| events\, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes\.**

# ​PITCH 2 CAPITAL ​Where Founders Don’t Just Pitch — They Get Prepared, Positioned & Funded ​**Pitch 2 Capital** is a curated founder–investor showcase designed for startups that are serious about raising capital. This is **not a mass demo day**. This is where **ready founders meet the right capital**, inside the DDS Business Circle ecosystem. ​**What makes Pitch 2 Capital different?** * ​Curated founders only (not open mic pitching) * ​Closed-door investor access * ​Real feedback, real intros, real outcomes * ​Backed by DDS’ 150K+ global tech & startup community ​Founders pitch **after preparation**, not before. # 💎 DDS BUSINESS CIRCLE PRO ## ​*The Core USP Bundle* ​The **Only Membership in the UAE** That Gives Founders ​**Community + Capability + Capital** — in ONE ecosystem. ​💳 Membership Fee ​**$999** 🎉 **Early Bird Offer: $750 (Valid until Jan 15th)** ## 🚀 WHAT YOU UNLOCK WITH PRO ​DDS Business Circle Pro is designed for **founders who want execution, not just exposure**. ​✔ Guaranteed Visibility * ​**Pitch *Booth* Showcase** at a flagship DDS event * ​Enhanced digital & media presence ​✔ Closed-Door Capital Access * ​Private investor circles * ​Structured investor readiness * ​**1:1 curated investor introductions (up to 3)** ​✔ Capability Infrastructure (This Is the Differentiator) * ​**Credits to build real product outcomes** * ​Vetted experts across: * ​Tech * ​Legal * ​Finance * ​Growth & GTM * ​**1:1 expert introductions (up to 3)** ​✔ Founder Enablement * ​Personal advisory calls * ​Service navigation & mentor booking * ​Templates, playbooks & AI founder tools * ​Support for **entire founding teams** ​✔ Platform & Partner Benefits * ​Discounts on DDS & partner services * ​Priority access to invites & passes * ​**Referral cashback & rewards program** ## ​🔁 ALREADY A MEMBER? ​Upgrade to **Pro for just $250** *** ## ​🎁 BONUS ACCESS * ​NVIDIA + AWS Points (via partners) * ​**500 credits** redeemable for curated services * ​Access to **6 workshops per year** *** ​✨ WHO THIS IS FOR * ​Startup founders preparing to raise * ​Early-growth & scaling startups * ​Tech, AI, Web3, SaaS & platform founders * ​Builders who want **access + execution**, not just events

**Details** This event offers four key talks: **Eslam Awad** on Aws bedrock agent core, **Anitha Senthilnathan** on AWS re:Invent AI/ML Recap, **Saurabh Bhattacharya** on Recap on Databases and **Sabiha Ashik** on AI Inside Amazon Connect. \*\*\* **Staff SRE @talabat, Eslam specializes in building scalable AI solutions on AWS.** **\~Eslam Awad** [Eslam Awad | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eslam-awad-19b63a95/) Topic: Aws bedrock agent core. **AI Solutions Architect at Savic INC Headshot** **\~ Anitha Senthilnathan** [Anitha Senthilnathan | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitha-senthilnathan/) Topic: WS re:Invent AI/ML Recap: Bedrock, Nova, Sonic and the Rise of Agentic AI. **Principal AWS Technical Instructor, AWS** **\~ Saurabh Bhattacharya** [Saurabh Bhattacharya | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antaragni/) Topic: Recap on Databases **Independent Consultant** **\~ Sabiha Ashik** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiha-ashik/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiha-ashik/) Topic: Meet the Next-Gen Agent: AI Inside Amazon Connect \*\*\* **User Group Leaders** * **Sabiha Ashik, AWS Hero / AWS User Group Leader** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiha-ashik/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiha-ashik/) * **Hameedullah Khan, AWS Community Builder / AWS User Group Leader** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hameedullahkhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hameedullahkhan) * **Saad Zaman, AWS Community Builder/ AWS User Group Leader** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zamansaad](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zamansaad?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app) * **Mahmoud Khatib, AWS Community Builder / AWS User Group Leader** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-khatib-45900052](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-khatib-45900052)

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest 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 location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

**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 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

**HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK** \* Time: 5 pm‎ - ‎8 pm‎ ‎ [Eastern Time] \* JANUARY 2026 ONLY: FOURTH Tuesday the 27th, then back to the regular schedule of third Tuesdays next month \* Where: Pastimes Pub at Grandview Yard, 775 Yard St. Columbus 43212 \* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet! Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B! Are you passionate about real estate investments or curious about the world of long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or short-term rentals? Look no further because the "Happy House Hunters" and "The Inns and Outs of a B&B" invite you to come together with COIN for exciting monthly Meet and Greet events for all real estate investors! We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Optional topic for this meet up: Is life a dream? Is life a simulation? Dreams feel real while they last. Could life work the same way? How do we know we’re awake, and what follows if we can’t be sure? Let’s kick that around over a around of drinks: • What makes something feel real: continuity, shared evidence, or meaning? • How do we know we're not in a simulation? • How would you tell you’re awake (reality checks, memory, other people)? • If life is dreamlike, what becomes of free will and responsibility? • Is identity a story we keep telling—who’s the narrator? • Are we author, actor, or audience in our dreams and how would you tell? • Does art/film reveal reality or replace it? No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it’s fun.

**Topic and Speaker TBD** ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** *(title subject to change)* Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017