Artificial Intelligence Applications

We’re very happy to announce the 14th **Python User Group** meetup! 🐍 This time the event will take place in **Mechelen**. Big thanks to [Datashift](https://www.datashift.eu) for kindly hosting us 🫶 **🗓️ Agenda** You're welcome from 18:30 onwards. **⭐️ Session 1 \| A modern data stack demo across engineering\, quality\, governance** \- by [Arnaud Gueulette](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-gueulette/) A hands-on demonstration of how to integrate leading DataOps and Data Governance tools to automate data quality checks, orchestrate transformations, enforce governance policies, and deliver trusted analytics across the full data lifecycle. **⭐️ Session 2 \| A modern template for Python projects** \- by [Lode Nachtergaele](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lodenachtergaele/) A demo and discussion of the rationale behind the template publicly available at [https://github.com/cast42/python-minimal-boilerplate](https://github.com/cast42/python-minimal-boilerplate). It's a modern minimal boilerplate for a Python project, based on uv and ruff, with a focus on the new kids on the block: ty, logfire, and zensical. **⭐️ Session 3 \| From venv to isolated application directory: why virtualenvs are not enough** \- by [Wouter Vanden Hove](https://www.linkedin.com/in/woutervh/) A talk packed with tips & tricks from 20 years of real-world experience to set up and maintain robust Python applications. Food and drinks will be provided by Datashift🍴🥃 Hope to see you there! 🚀 Don't forget to RSVP 😇

**🃏 WHAT WE PLAY** We focus on **social interaction games** that are **fun, easy to learn, and engaging**. * **Thursdays** and Saturday nights are for **fun, social games** like Dixit, Coup, Skull, Codenames, Colt Express, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Bang and more!… Easy to learn, quick to laugh! * **Mondays** are for **deeper strategic games**, for players who love to plan and outthink opponents. Of course, these are just guidelines — you’re always welcome to bring and play whatever game you love! *** **🕖 SCHEDULE** * We meet at **7:00 PM**, with an **intro round at 7:15 PM**. * Arriving later? No problem! Just see a host — we’ll do our best to find you a seat. You might need to wait for a game to finish before joining the next one. **🎉 Good News! BFG is Free Again** As of July 1st, 2025, BFG is once again **free to join**, just like last year! The costs of running the group are now shared by the hosts. If you enjoy the events and want to say thanks, you're very welcome to **offer a drink (or two 😉) to a host** during the evening. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us financially earlier this year — you helped keep the group going, and we truly appreciate it. 🙏 *** **🎒 WHAT TO BRING** * Bring your favorite games and feel free to mention them in the comments. * If we’re meeting in a **park**, bring snacks, drinks, and something comfy to sit on — the grass can be damp even in summer! *** **☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ** Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar. *** **✅ REGISTRATION** Please RSVP to help us plan for space and group sizes. **⌛ WAITLIST ETIQUETTE** * If you can’t make it, cancel **before 7 PM the day before** to give someone else a chance. * If you're **on the waitlist** and your plans change, cancel your RSVP so others aren't left hanging. *** **🤝 WANT TO HOST?** Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board! *** **💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME** Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better. *** ### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends** *** ###

Unisciti a noi a **Roma** il **22 gennaio 2026** per un evento serale esclusivo dedicato a **imprenditori**, **manager** e **professionisti** che vogliono scoprire come digitalizzare la propria azienda e ottimizzarne la gestione. Ti presenteremo Odoo, il **software all-in-one** che semplifica la gestione della tua azienda: dalle vendite alla logistica, dal marketing alla contabilità, tutto in un’unica piattaforma integrata. Una suite completa di strumenti progettati **per le PMI e per chi ogni giorno deve far funzionare e crescere il proprio business**. **Programma dell’evento 🔎** **19:00** \- Accoglienza e benvenuto **19:15 – 21:00** \- Presentazione di Odoo con demo interattiva\, consigli e best practice per digitalizzare la tua azienda **21:00 – 22:00** \- Aperitivo di networking **Ti aspettiamo! Iscriviti gratuitamente qui ➡️** https://www.odoo.com/r/YFzW **La partecipazione è gratuita, ma la registrazione è obbligatoria.** **—** ### **Informazioni utili** **📍 Dove?** The Building Hotel, Via Montebello, 126, 00185 **📅 Quando?** 22 gennaio 2026 **📝 Iscrizione:** https://www.odoo.com/r/YFzW **💰 Evento gratuito** Non vediamo l’ora di incontrarti e mostrarti come Odoo può trasformare la gestione della tua azienda! L’evento sarà presentato in italiano.

Looking for a casual after-work activity to meet other internationals (and locals) in Leuven? Our volunteer Reinier will be there to welcome you for an evening of great conversation and delicious Belgian beer (or another drink of your choosing). Let us know you are joining via Meetup. This way we can easily contact you, via the Meetup chat, in case there are any changes. The location will be indicated in the event details once decided! :)

**Experience Deep Relaxation & Mental Clarity with Access Bars®** ​Imagine letting go of stress, overthinking, and emotional blocks—effortlessly. Access Bars® is a gentle, hands-on technique that activates 32 points on your head, helping to release stored thoughts, beliefs, and tension, leaving you feeling lighter, clearer, and more at ease. ​ ​Your Session ​🕰️ Duration: 30min or 60min in total ​📍 In-Person Only – Feel the full benefits in a calm and welcoming space. ​ ​💰 Investment in Your Well-being: ​30-min session: 25 EUR or 2 Common Hub Tokens (2 CHT) ​60-min session: 50 EUR or 4 Common Hub Tokens (4 CHT) ​ ​Book your session now and give yourself the gift of relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy! ✨ Booking: [https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB](https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB) **About Your Host:** ​​​This experience is guided by Mara [Regina](https://linktr.ee/reginadgaia) D'Gaia, an alchemist, holistic therapist and access bars practitioner. ​​​📧 Contact: [integractiveconnections@gmail.com](http://integractiveconnections@gmail.com) ​​​📸 Follow on Instagram: [@reginadgaia](http://www.instagram.com/reginadgaia)

**Vous souhaitez améliorer votre prise de parole en public et développer vos compétences en communication et en leadership ?** 🎤✨ Le **Club des Orateurs**, club officiel de Toastmasters International à **Bruxelles**, vous invite à une soirée d’apprentissage dans une ambiance conviviale et bienveillante. **Prochaine réunion** : 📅 **4ème jeudi du mois** 🕢 **19h15 – 21h30** 📍 **Villa François Gay (salle au 1er étage)** 📍 **326 Rue François Gay, 1150 Bruxelles** 🏡 Le bâtiment est situé dans un petit parc. 🚀 **Pourquoi participer ?** ✔️ **Améliorez votre aisance à l’oral** grâce à des discours préparés et des interventions improvisées. ✔️ **Développez votre leadership** en prenant des rôles lors des réunions. ✔️ **Rejoignez une communauté dynamique** qui vous aidera à progresser à votre rythme. ✔️ **Une expérience immersive** avec des retours bienveillants pour évoluer rapidement. 🔹 **Déroulement d’une réunion Toastmasters** : Nos réunions incluent des discours préparés, des exercices d’improvisation et des évaluations constructives pour vous aider à progresser. 👥 **Qui peut participer ?** Tout le monde est bienvenu, que vous soyez débutant ou expérimenté ! **L’entrée est gratuite pour les invités.** 📩 **Intéressé•e ?** Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant sur Meetup et rejoignez-nous pour une soirée enrichissante !

Run a national space agency competing and cooperating to build the International Space Station. You’ll train astronauts, launch missions, install modules, and run experiments while sharing limited station resources. It’s a smart mix of cooperation and competition, with constant tension between helping the ISS survive and maximizing your own scientific achievements. [How to Play](https://youtu.be/XqUFCCjzc5c?si=-_fVO3rXnT-XK_RQ) [BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367280/1998-iss) [Rulebook](https://gamers-hq.de/media/pdf/86/31/5e/1998-Rules.pdf) Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed — I’ll explain all the rules before we start.

Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you! After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations. Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy: What is a genuine friend? Is social media turning us into emotional zombies? Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them? Are we driven by sex? Is loneliness a personal failure? Is morality relative? **Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.

🔥🌶️ HOT & SPICY – INTERNATIONAL PARTY 🌶️🔥 is going to Madame Moustache – Brussels Facebook : https://fb.me/e/40lAWHN5h Garanty pass & skip the line : https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14990 📅 THIS SATURDAY – 24.01.2026 ✨ January Edition ✨ by The Just A Night Team & Expats In Brussels & Madame Moustache 🎟️ Tickets • Online tickets (Flash Sales): 5€ / 10€ > https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/14990 or • Tickets available at the door 💃🕺 For this exceptional event, different atmospheres will be offered 🔥 New Live Music Experience 🎶 Disco – 80’s – 90’s – World Music – Latino 👉 Come dance 👉 Mingle with hundreds 👉 Bring your friends 👉 Dress to impress (or just be yourself 😉) 👉 Arrive early – Spread the word 👉 Everyone is welcome 👗 Dress Code: Be Yourself ⏰ Doors Open: 22:00 ✨ Something more than just a regular night out at a club. Let the party continue! — The Just A Night Team 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels *** 🇫🇷🇧🇪 FR 🇫🇷🇧🇪 🔥🌶️ HOT & SPICY – SOIRÉE INTERNATIONALE 🌶️🔥 by Just A Night & Expats In Brussels 📅 Ce samedi 24 janvier 2026 ✨ La Soirée s'annonce très Hot & Spicy ✨ 📍 Pour la première fois chez Madame Moustache ! Prépare-toi à une soirée d’anthologie, avec une ambiance Hot & Spicy à la hauteur de tes attentes 🔥😉 Comme toujours, viens danser et faire la fête jusqu’aux petites heures dans une atmosphère unique et incomparable. 🎶 Différentes ambiances musicales Disco – Années 80 & 90 – World Music – Latino ✨ Nouvelle expérience live music Cette soirée est proposée par le label Just A Night. 👉 Viens danser 👉 Rencontre des centaines de personnes 👉 Invite tes amis 👉 Arrive tôt 👉 Sois toi-même 👗 Dress Code : Be Yourself ⏰ Ouverture des portes : 22h00 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Bruxelles ✨ Un lieu mythique, un temple de la night et des rythmes branchés. Just Be Ready… et que la fête continue ! — L’équipe Just A Night & Madame Moustache 💃🕺 *** 📍 Madame Moustache 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels

### ✍️ Songwriting Workshop: Writing with Intention **Maddie Corley at Pacson Music School** Join us for a **3-hour, hands-on songwriting workshop** at Pacson Music School, led by songwriter **Maddie Corley**. This session focuses on **making clear creative choices**—how strong songs are built through intention, emotion, and commitment rather than overthinking. **You’ll walk away with:** * A complete song draft started in-session * Tools to move past creative blocks and indecision * A clearer sense of how emotion, rhythm, and language work in lyrics **Who it’s for:** Songwriters of all levels, musicians, and writers curious about lyric writing. No finished idea needed—just openness and curiosity. **Who is Maddie?** [Maddie Video Reel](https://www.instagram.com/p/DReNxg3jZ2G/) 🕒 3 hours 💰 €65 (pilot price) -> [Pay link here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r) 📍 Pacson Music School, Brussels 👥 Limited spots This is a **test pilot workshop** for our community before wider public programming. We’d love to write with you ✨ — Steffi & Maddie 📸 **Media Notice** Photos and short videos may be taken during this event for communication and promotional purposes by Pacson Music School. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know before or during the event. ***

🎨🎻 Think classical music is boring? This workshop might change your mind. ## 🎶 From Sound to Color - An immersive classical music and painting workshop **A 2-Hour Immersive Listening & Painting Workshop** What if classical music wasn’t about rules, but about **stories, emotions, colors, and imagination**? This unique workshop invites you to experience classical music in a completely different way — through **guided listening, storytelling, and painting**. No musical or artistic background is needed. Led by **Flor**, violinist, violist, and educator at **Pacson Music School**, this workshop blends music appreciation and visual creativity in a relaxed, playful environment. *** ### ✨ What we’ll explore * How classical music tells stories without words * How music evolved across **Baroque → Classical → Romantic** eras * How different orchestra sections create distinct emotional “colors” * How *you* personally perceive music — through sound and painting *** ### 🧠 How the workshop works **Part 1 – Listening, Story & Painting (A Journey Through Eras)** * Short introduction & warm-up * Guided listening to selected pieces in **historical order** * For each era: * Group reflection: *What did you feel? Did you imagine a story?* * 15 minutes of **intuitive painting** inspired by the music **Musical eras explored:** * **Baroque** – movement, contrast, ornamentation * **Classical** – balance, clarity, structure * **Romantic** – emotion, drama, personal expression 🕒 *Short break* **Part 2 – Inside the Orchestra & Toward Modern Sound** * Discover orchestra sections: **strings, woodwinds, brass** * How each section contributes to color, texture, and intensity * Final listening to a **larger orchestral work closer.** * 15–20 minutes to bring everything together through painting **Closing reflection** * Group sharing * How perception, imagination, and music connect *** ### 🎁 What you’ll walk away with * A **new way of listening** to classical music * Simple tools to understand orchestras without technical language * A deeper emotional and imaginative connection to sound * A **completed painting** inspired by music * Fresh perspective on creativity and storytelling *** ### 🌟 About the facilitator **Flor** is an internationally trained violinist and violist with a career spanning **Europe, North & South America, and the Middle East**. She began violin at age three through the Suzuki Method and earned full scholarships to study music performance at the **University of Southern Mississippi** and the **Royal Conservatoire of Scotland**, graduating with honors. Now based in Brussels, Flor performs internationally and teaches violin and viola at **Pacson Music School**. She is also a visual artist, having contributed artwork to festivals and album covers — making this workshop a natural fusion of her artistic worlds. *** ### 👥 Who this workshop is for * Adults and teenagers **16+** * Curious beginners & non-musicians * Creatives and music lovers * Anyone who thinks classical music “isn’t for them” *** ### 🕒 Practical info * **Duration:** 2 hours * **Group size:** Min. 5 / Max. 10–12 participants * **Price :** 65 euros ---> [Pay here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r) * **Language:** English * **Location:** Pacson Music School, Brussels * **Materials:** 🎨 All materials are provided *** ### ☕ What’s included We’ll take care of everything — **materials, snacks, tea, coffee, and water** are all provided, so you can relax and enjoy the experience. *** ### 💶 Pricing **€65 per participant ---> [Pay here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r)** ✔ Includes **all materials**, studio use, and refreshments 📸 **Media Notice** Photos and short videos may be taken during this event for communication and promotional purposes by Pacson Music School. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know before or during the event. ***

The Bourse site has currently been designed to create a vibrant meeting place for all in a unique setting. There is 6 zones to discover the beer culture. Zone 1: Savour the Belgitude Belgium, the land of beer? That's for sure! Belgium boasts more brands of beer than any other country in the world. And another unique feature: Belgian beer culture has UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Belgian beer quite simply holds an extraordinary mix of influences, creativity and... Belgitude. Discover what makes Belgian beer so special at Belgian Beer World. Here's a little teaser! Zone 2: DISCOVER THE UNTOLD STORIES For hundreds of years, Belgian brewers have been passionate, particularly responsive and curious. They have been able to develop new techniques, invent new combinations and exploit new technologies while ever preserving their heritage, roots and their Belgitude. And they continue to do so today. The history of Belgian beer has known many spectacular twists and turns. Come and enjoy its sparkling tales based on true events as well as strange, funny and moving anecdotes. Zone 3: DIVING INTO THE MIND OF A BREWER It seems simple: all over the world, beer is produced from grain, hops, water and yeast. Yet, for a Belgian brewer, it's not as simple as ABC... By taking a dive into their mind, we can experience all the creativity, curiosity and passion that is needed to develop the perfect balance and a unique mix of flavors: a Belgian beer, worthy of the name. Ready to embark on a journey inside a brewer's mind? Zone 4: WITNESS THE MAGIC What makes Belgian beers truly exceptional? The answer can be found here, in the brewhouse. The fermentation tank is where chemistry turns into magic: the Belgian brewing process is the only one in the world to use four types of fermentation. The result? A multitude of varieties and unparalleled flavors for maximum pleasure! Zone 5: EXPLORE YOUR TASTE PREFERENCES With hundreds of flavors and aromas, colors and glass shapes, types of beer and brands... the world of Belgian beer is almost infinite. Come and explore and try them out to discover your favorite beer. A multi-sensory, high-tech experience not to be missed! Zone 6: INSPIRE THE WORLD Belgium is the land of beer and beer is an integral part of our daily lives, our heritage and our culture. This culture is admired globally and Belgian-style beers are brewed all over the world. Ticket: 19,5€ / person. Please buy your ticket before to be sure to have a place: [https://tickets.belgianbeerworld.be](https://tickets.belgianbeerworld.be/selection?language=fr) =>After this event we may have a drink. =>Meeting point is inside the Bourse building in front of the entrance of exhibition. I hope to see you, Laurent Practical information: Address: Boulevard Anspach 80, 1000 Bruxelles BY METRO Lines 1 and 5, station: De Brouckère BY TRAM Lines 3 and 4, station: La Bourse [Stock Exchange] BY BUS Lines 29, 38, 63, 65, 66, 71, and 95

Join **Atomium Toastmasters** on **Saturday, 24 January 2026** for a full morning of competitive public speaking. The programme includes the **International Speech Contest** (English) – the official contest track leading to the **World Championship of Public Speaking**. You’ll also see: – Dutch Speech Contest (NL) – French Speech Contest (FR) – Concours d’histoires extravagantes (FR) – Tall Tales Contest (EN) **Schedule** 09:30 – Check-in and registration 10:00 – First contest starts 13:30 – Winners announced 14:00 – Lunch at Petit Paris (optional) Guests are welcome. Expect original speeches, strict timing and professional judging.

The PhotoBrussels Festival reached its 10th edition! For one month many galleries of Brussels will display photography works of artists from Belgium and around the world. https://www.photobrusselsfestival.com/ On Friday the 23rd, one of its opening days, we will step at the vernissages of different galleries located at St. Gilles, all participating to the festival. We start at 19 with Médor in Rue Blaes 261. Access to galleries are free. For Maison Pelgrims [reservation is mandatory](https://www.billetweb.fr/vernissage-les-paysages-du-reve). After the walk we can have a drink all together at the Parvis de St. Gilles.

### 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/)

**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