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**Hey fellow AWS enthusiasts! ✨** It's this time of the year again! We come together and discuss the latest and hottest releases from AWS re:Invent 2025. This year, **[Joachim Aumann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-aumann/)**, Senior Solution Architect at AWS, will join us again together with **[Nora Schöner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-schoener/)**, AWS DevTools Hero, to speak about their favourite announcements and how re:Invent was onsite! RSVP your seat now. Thanks to **[codecentric](https://www.codecentric.de/standorte/nuernberg)** for supporting us again for this evening, sponsoring location, drinks and food! **📆 Tonight's Agenda** 18:00 - Welcoming 18:15 - re:Cap Part 1 20:00 - BREAK 20:30 - re:Cap Part 2 & raffle 21:00 - Closing and more networking Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻 \-\-\-

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Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

From Zero to Hero: Alpine Ski Training at Krvavec! ⛷️🏔️ Ready to swap the city for the slopes? Whether you’ve never touched a ski or you’re looking to perfect your carving technique, we’re launching a dedicated ski program led by pro instructor Marianna! The Goal: Master the basics (or level up) over 4 weekends in January, then join the community for an epic final ski trip to a major mountain resort! 🚠 🗓️ Every Sunday @ 10:00 📍 Location: Krvavec Ski Resort 🚗 Logistics: Carpooling available! Marianna can pick up a few people from Ljubljana (9:00 AM, 10e for transfer). Check the group chat to coordinate rides: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E8XvAXKIyA0GZSQ2uMr9KV 💰 Training Options: Monthly Subscription (Best Value!): €110 (4 x 2hr lessons) Drop-in Group Lesson: €40 (2hrs) Intensive Day: €65 (5hrs total: 2h training / 1h break / 2h training) Private Lessons: From €70 (2hrs) to €100 (5hrs) Note: Ski pass and equipment rental are not included. Ready to join? We need to know your level to organize the groups. 👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn23NgMoggJ7UDXAOvkg9Y4-FyUvK-6GUAsEWiSYtZ_1M75g/viewform?usp=dialog

🎮 ZAP PUB QUIZ with Ljubljana International 🕹️ WED 19:00 \| EVERY WEEK \| THE PLACE Game on. Brains loaded. Let's play. Step into Ljubljana's most electric Wednesday night — where retro vibes meet modern trivia, and strangers become teammates over beers and brain-bending questions. This isn't just a pub quiz. It's a weekly ritual. A vibe. A scene. All questions in English \| €5 entry \| Solo players welcome 🎮 WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO: ✅ Amazing energy, pub atmosphere — make memories and real-world connections ✅ 100+ internationals every week — locals, expats, Erasmus students, travelers, all converging ✅ 5 rounds of unpredictable trivia — pop culture, geography, memes, music, total chaos ✅ No team? No stress — we mix everyone. You'll leave with a crew. ✅ Prizes, beers & bragging rights — winners get glory 🕹️ HOW IT WORKS: 1️⃣ Join the WhatsApp group to find teammates or just say you're coming: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Show up Wednesday @ 7PM — we'll get you sorted into a team 3️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 4️⃣ Grab a drink, sit down, and prepare for 5 rounds of trivia madness 5️⃣ Win, laugh, make friends — repeat next Wednesday ⏰ THE RUNDOWN: 🕐 19:00–19:30 → Arrivals, drinks, team formation 🧠 19:30–22:00 → 5 quiz rounds (buckle up) 🏆 22:00+ → Prizes, celebration, after-party energy 📍 THE DETAILS: 📅 When: Every Wednesday 🕐 Time: 19:00 (7PM) 📍 Where: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1, Ljubljana 💶 Entry: €5 per person (pay at the bar) 👥 Teams: 3–8 people (we mix solo players) 🗣️ Language: English 🎮 Vibe: Relaxed. Electric. Unforgettable. 🎯 WHY YOU KEEP COMING BACK: Because this is where you meet people. Real people. Not through apps or algorithms, but through shared laughter over impossible questions and ridiculous answers. Because Wednesday nights were made for this. Because every week, someone new shows up solo and leaves with a whole crew. This is Ljubljana International. This is how we do Wednesdays. 🕹️ PRESS START: Whether you're a trivia god or you just know random facts about nothing useful — you belong here. Solo? We'll find you a team. New to Ljubljana? This is your welcome party. Been here forever? Time to meet new faces. The game starts at 19:00. Will you be there? 🎮 Think fast. Laugh loud. Drink well. 📲 Join the WhatsApp group and lock in your spot: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎮 ZAP PUB KVIZ z Ljubljana International 🕹️ SREDA 19:00 \| VSAK TEDEN \| THE PLACE Game on. Možgani pripravljeni. Gremo v akcijo. Stopi v najbolj električen sredin večer v Ljubljani — kjer se retro energija sreča z modernim znanjem, in kjer neznanci postanejo ekipa ob pivu in noro zabavnih vprašanjih. To ni navaden pub kviz. To je tedenski ritual. Vibe. Dogodek. 💬 Vsa vprašanja v angleščini \| 💶 5 € vstopnine \| 👥 Solo igralci dobrodošli 🎮 KAJ TE ČAKA: ✅ Noro dobra energija in pravo pub vzdušje — spoznaj ljudi in ustvari spomine ✅ 100+ udeležencev vsak teden — domačini, expati, Erasmus študenti in popotniki ✅ 5 krogov nepredvidljivih vprašanj — pop kultura, geografija, memi, glasba, čista kaotičnost ✅ Nimaš ekipe? Ni panike — mi vse pomešamo. Odideš z novo družbo. ✅ Nagrade, pivo in hvalisanje — zmagovalci dobijo slavo 🕹️ KAKO DELUJE: 1️⃣ Pridruži se WhatsApp skupini, najdi ekipo ali samo sporoči, da prihajaš: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Pridi v sredo ob 19:00 — pomagali ti bomo najti ekipo 3️⃣ Plačaj 5 € na šanku 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo, se usedi in se pripravi na 5 krogov kviz norije 5️⃣ Zmagaj, se smej, spoznaj nove ljudi — in pridi spet naslednjo sredo ⏰ URNIK: 🕐 19:00–19:30 → prihod, pijača, oblikovanje ekip 🧠 19:30–22:00 → 5 krogov kviza (zategni pas) 🏆 22:00+ → nagrade, slavje, after-party energija 📍 PODATKI O DOGODKU: 📅 Kdaj: Vsako sredo 🕐 Čas: 19:00 📍 Kje: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1, Ljubljana 💶 Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo (plačilo na šanku) 👥 Ekipe: 3–8 oseb (solo igralce razporedimo v ekipe) 🗣️ Jezik: angleščina 🎮 Vibe: sproščeno • energično • nepozabno 🎯 ZAKAJ SE VRAČAŠ: Ker tukaj spoznaš prave ljudi — ne preko aplikacij, ampak ob smehu in noro težkih (ali povsem neumnih) vprašanjih. Ker so sredine večere narejene za to. Ker vsak teden nekdo pride sam in odide z novo ekipo. To je Ljubljana International. To so naše srede. 🕹️ PRITISNI START: Ne glede na to, ali si trivia mojster ali pa samo veš naključna dejstva o nepomembnih stvareh — tukaj si doma. Solo? Najdemo ti ekipo. Nov v Ljubljani? To je tvoja dobrodošlica. Že dolgo tukaj? Čas je, da spoznaš nove obraze. Igra se začne ob 19:00. Boš tam? 🎮 Razmišljaj hitro. Smej se na glas. Pij s stilom. 📲 Pridruži se WhatsApp skupini in si rezerviraj mesto: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK

🎭 LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL ZAP PUB QUIZ Every Wednesday @ 19:00 \| The Place\, Ljubljana The show starts at 7. Are you in? This isn't just another Wednesday night. This is Ljubljana's main event — where 100+ internationals gather every week to test their brains, win prizes, and turn strangers into teammates over beers and impossible questions. All questions in English \| €5 entry \| Solo players welcome 🎬 WHAT'S THE SHOW: ✅ 100+ people every week — locals, expats, Erasmus students, travelers, all under one roof ✅ 5 rounds of unpredictable trivia — pop culture, geography, memes, music, history, total chaos ✅ No team? No problem — we match solo players with awesome teammates ✅ Prizes for winners — free beers, eternal glory ✅ The best midweek social scene in Ljubljana — this is where connections happen 🎟️ HOW TO GET YOUR SEAT: 1️⃣ Join the WhatsApp group to connect with other players and form teams: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Show up Wednesday @ 7PM — we'll sort you into a team 3️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 4️⃣ Grab a drink and settle in — 5 rounds of trivia are coming 5️⃣ Play, laugh, win — then do it all again next week ⏰ THE SCHEDULE: 🕐 19:00–19:30 → Doors open, drinks, team formation 🧠 19:30–22:00 → 5 quiz rounds (the main event) 🏆 22:00+ → Winners announced, prizes awarded, after-party vibes 📍 THE DETAILS: 📅 When: Every Wednesday 🕐 Time: 19:00 (7PM sharp) 📍 Where: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1, Ljubljana 💶 Entry: €5 per person (pay at the venue) 👥 Teams: 3–8 people (we help solo players find teams) 🗣️ Language: English 🎭 Vibe: High-energy. International. Unmissable. 🎬 WHY THIS IS YOUR WEDNESDAY PLAN: Because this is where you meet people in Ljubljana. Real people. Not through apps or algorithms, but through shared laughs over ridiculous questions and even more ridiculous answers. Because every week, someone shows up solo and leaves with a crew. Because Wednesday nights were made for this. This is the main event. The only question is: will you be there? 🎭 THE STAGE IS SET: Solo travelers looking for their people? This is your welcome party. New to Ljubljana? This is how you crack into the city. Been here forever? Time to expand your circle. The curtain goes up at 7PM. Get your ticket (it's free, just show up). 🎟️ Every Wednesday. 100+ people. One legendary night. 📲 Join the WhatsApp group and secure your spot: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 💬 Questions? Drop them below. Otherwise, we'll see you at showtime. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎭 MEDNARODNI PUB KVIZ Vsako sredo ob 19:00 \| The Place\, Ljubljana Predstava se začne ob 19:00. Boš zraven? To ni še ena običajna sreda. To je glavni dogodek v Ljubljani — kjer se vsak teden zbere več kot 100 ljudi iz celega sveta, da preizkusijo svoje znanje, osvojijo nagrade in iz neznancev ustvarijo ekipe ob pivu in norih vprašanjih. 💬 Vsa vprašanja v angleščini \| 💶 5 € vstopnine \| 👥 Dobrodošli tudi solo igralci 🎬 KAJ TE ČAKA: ✅ Več kot 100 ljudi vsak teden — domačini, expati, Erasmus študenti, popotniki ✅ 5 krogov nepredvidljivega kviza — pop kultura, geografija, memi, glasba, zgodovina, totalna norost ✅ Nimaš ekipe? Ni panike — pomagamo ti najti svojo ✅ Nagrade za zmagovalce — brezplačna piva & večna slava ✅ Najboljši sredin družabni dogodek v Ljubljani — tukaj se dogajajo nova poznanstva 🎟️ KAKO SODELUJEŠ: 1️⃣ Pridruži se naši WhatsApp skupini, da spoznaš druge igralce in oblikuješ ekipo: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Pridi v sredo ob 19:00 — pomagali ti bomo poiskati ekipo 3️⃣ Plačaj 5 € na šanku 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo in se udobno namesti — sledi 5 krogov znanja 5️⃣ Igraj, smej se, zmagaj — in pridi spet naslednji teden ⏰ URNIK: 🕐 19:00–19:30 → prihod, pijača, oblikovanje ekip 🧠 19:30–22:00 → 5 krogov kviza (glavni dogodek) 🏆 22:00+ → razglasitev zmagovalcev, nagrade, after-party 📍 PODROBNOSTI: 📅 Kdaj: vsako sredo 🕐 Čas: 19:00 (točno ob sedmih) 📍 Kje: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1, Ljubljana 💶 Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo (plačilo na lokaciji) 👥 Ekipe: 3–8 oseb (solo igralce povežemo v skupine) 🗣️ Jezik: angleščina 🎭 Vzdušje: energično, mednarodno, nepozabno 🎬 ZAKAJ JE TO NAČRT ZA TVOJO SREDO: Ker je to najlažji način, da spoznaš ljudi v Ljubljani. Prave ljudi. Ne preko aplikacij, ampak ob smehu, nenavadnih vprašanjih in skupnih zmagah. Ker vsak teden nekdo pride sam in odide z novo ekipo. Ker so sredine večere namenjene temu — druženju, zabavi in dobri energiji. To je glavni dogodek. Edino vprašanje je: boš tam? 🎭 ODER JE PRIPRAVLJEN: Popotniki, ki iščete svojo družbo? Dobrodošli. Novi v Ljubljani? Tukaj se začne tvoj krog prijateljev. Že dolgo živiš tukaj? Čas je, da spoznaš nove obraze. Zavesa se dvigne ob 19:00. Vstopnica? Samo pridi. 🎟️ Vsako sredo. 100+ ljudi. En legendarni večer. 📲 Pridruži se WhatsApp skupini in rezerviraj svoje mesto: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 💬 Imaš vprašanja? Zapiši jih spodaj. Če ne — se vidimo v sredo ob 19:00!

🌍 Ljubljana International: ZAP Pub Quiz Night – Every Wednesday at The Place! 🧠🍻 🎉 No Team? No Problem! 💬 All questions in English \| €5 entry \| Everyone welcome\! A Night of Laughter, Languages & Legendary Questions! Hola! Ciao! Bonjour! 🌎 Welcome to Ljubljana’s most international quiz night, where locals, expats, travelers, and students come together to test their knowledge — and their teamwork! Every Wednesday, The Place transforms into a global trivia hub packed with energy, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you’re solo, new in town, or a trivia pro, you’ll find your team (and your people) here. ✨ WHY JOIN? ✅ Perfect for solo players – Join the Ljubljana International team & make instant friends! 🤝 Meet 100+ internationals – expats, Erasmus students, locals & travelers. 🧠 6 quiz rounds of fun – pop culture, geography, memes, music, random surprises! 🍻 Social + chill vibe – Not a hardcore competition, just great energy. 🏆 Win prizes – free beers, bar vouchers, and ultimate bragging rights. 🕹️ HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Join our WhatsApp group to connect & form your team: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Introduce yourself & say you’re coming to the quiz. 3️⃣ Come solo or bring a friend – we’ll match you with awesome teammates. 4️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar (includes prize eligibility). 5️⃣ Grab a drink & get ready for 6 international rounds of trivia madness! 🕖 SCHEDULE 🕐 19:00–19:30 → Arrivals, drinks & team setup 🧠 19:30–22:00 → 6 rounds of questions 🏆 22:00+ → Prizes, laughs & after-party vibes 📍 DETAILS 📅 When: Every Wednesday 📍 Where: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1, Ljubljana 💶 Entry: €5 per person (pay at the venue) 👫 Teams: 4–6 people (we’ll help you find one!) 🗣️ Language: English 🍻 Vibe: Friendly, international, unforgettable ⚠️ Limited Spots! To guarantee your place (and your team), join the WhatsApp group now: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 💡 Whether you say Hola, Ciao, Bonjour, or just Hey! — you’ll fit right in at Ljubljana’s International Pub Quiz Night. 📲 Join, play, laugh, connect — and make Wednesdays legendary! 🎉 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌍 Ljubljana International: ZAP Pub Quiz Night – Vsako sredo v The Place! 🧠🍻 🎉 Nimaš ekipe? Ni panike! 💬 Vsa vprašanja v angleščini \| 5 € vstopnine \| Dobrodošli vsi\! Večer smeha, jezikov in legendarnih vprašanj! Hola! Ciao! Bonjour! 🌎 Dobrodošel/la na najbolj mednarodnem kvizu v Ljubljani, kjer se domačini, expati, popotniki in študenti združimo, da preizkusimo svoje znanje — in ekipni duh! Vsako sredo se The Place spremeni v svetovni trivia hub, poln energije, smeha in prijateljskega tekmovanja. Ne glede na to, ali prideš sam/a, si nov/a v mestu ali pravi kviz mojster — tukaj boš našel/la ekipo (in svoje ljudi). ✨ ZAKAJ PRITI? ✅ Idealno za solo igralce – pridruži se ekipi Ljubljana International & takoj spoznaj nove prijatelje! 🤝 Spoznaj 100+ internacionalcev – expati, Erasmus študenti, domačini & popotniki. 🧠 6 krogov zabave – pop kultura, geografija, memi, glasba, naključna presenečenja! 🍻 Sproščeno & družabno – ni “hardcore” tekma, samo super energija. 🏆 Nagrade – brezplačne pijače, bar boni in večno hvalisanje. 🕹️ KAKO POTEKA 1️⃣ Pridruži se naši WhatsApp skupini za povezovanje & oblikovanje ekip: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Predstavi se in povej, da prideš na kviz. 3️⃣ Pridi sam/a ali s prijateljem — pomagali ti bomo najti super ekipo. 4️⃣ Plačaš 5 € na šanku (vključuje sodelovanje za nagrade). 5️⃣ Vzemi pijačo & pripravi se na 6 mednarodnih krogov! 🕖 URNIK 🕐 19:00–19:30 → prihod, pijača & oblikovanje ekip 🧠 19:30–22:00 → 6 krogov vprašanj 🏆 22:00+ → nagrade, smeh & after-party vibes 📍 PODROBNOSTI 📅 Kdaj: vsako sredo 📍 Kje: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1, Ljubljana 💶 Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo (plačilo na lokaciji) 👫 Ekipe: 4–6 oseb (pomagamo najti ekipo!) 🗣️ Jezik: angleščina 🍻 Vzdušje: prijazno, mednarodno, nepozabno ⚠️ Število mest je omejeno! Da si zagotoviš mesto (in ekipo), se pridruži WhatsApp skupini zdaj: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 💡 Ne glede na to, ali rečeš Hola, Ciao, Bonjour ali preprosto Živjo — odlično se boš ujel/la na International Pub Quiz Night v Ljubljani. 📲 Pridruži se, igraj, smej se, poveži se — in naredimo srede legendarne! 🎉

🌍 LOO-BLAH-NAH x Ljubljana International – Thursdays Meetup 📅 Every Thursday \| 🕖 7PM \| 📍 LOO\-BLAH\-NAH Pub Center\, Ljubljana ✅ Join our WhatsApp Group to chat with other attendees, plan tables, and make it easier to connect: 👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👋 New in Ljubljana? Just moved here? Traveling solo? Want to meet new people without it feeling weird or forced? This event is for YOU. Join internationals, expats, travelers, and locals for the most welcoming social meetup in town — hosted at the heart of Ljubljana’s craft beer scene, LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub 🍻 ✅ What to Expect: 🍹 Free welcome whisky shot for every guest 🍺 Top-tier local craft beers & wines 🎶 Rock music & good vibes 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 English-speaking crowd – solo-friendly, no pressure 🌍 Expats, students, digital nomads & friendly locals 📍 Event Info: LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub Center – Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1 🕖 Thursdays @ 19:00 🎟️ Free Entry • Just Show Up 🗺️ Perfect for meeting people in a chill way 💬 Who Is This For? Expats & Erasmus students Solo travelers & digital nomads Locals looking for international friends Anyone who wants to laugh, talk & enjoy Thursday nights 🧊 No awkwardness. No pressure. Just a great crowd, great drinks, and great energy. 📸 Tag your new friends, snap photos & enjoy the vibe. ✅ Join our WhatsApp Group: 👉 Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Questions? 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🌍 LOO-BLAH-NAH x Ljubljana International – Četrtkova Mednarodna Druženja 📅 Vsak Cetrtek \| 🕖 19:00 \| 📍 LOO\-BLAH\-NAH Pub Center\, Ljubljana ✅ Pridruži se naši WhatsApp skupini, spoznaj druge udeležence in se dogovori za mize: 👉 Klikni tukaj: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👋 Nov/a v Ljubljani? Pravkar preseljen/a? Potuješ sam/a? Bi rad/a spoznal/a nove ljudi brez zadrege? Ta večer je zate. Pridruži se expatom, popotnikom, študentom in domačinom na najbolj sproščenem druženju v mestu — v samem središču ljubljanske kraft pivske scene, LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub 🍻 ✅ Kaj pričakovati: 🍹 Brezplačen whisky shot za dobrodošlico 🍺 Vrhunska lokalna kraft piva & vina 🎶 Rock glasba & dobra energija 🗣️ Angleško govoreče občinstvo – prijazno do solo obiskovalcev 🌍 Expat skupnost, študenti, digitalni nomadi & domačini 📍 Podrobnosti: LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub Center – Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1 🕖 Četrtki ob 19:00 🎟️ Vstop prost – samo pridi! 🗺️ Popoln način za spoznavanje ljudi v sproščenem vzdušju 💬 Za koga je to? Expate in Erasmus študente Solo popotnike & digitalne nomade Domačine, ki si želijo mednarodne družbe Vsakogar, ki želi klepet, smeh in dober večer 🧊 Brez zadrege. Brez pritiska. Samo dobra družba, odlična pijača in prijeten ambient. 📸 Označi nove prijatelje, naredi fotke in uživaj v vzdušju. ✅ Pridruži se naši WhatsApp skupini: 👉 Klikni tukaj: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Vprašanja? 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

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**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Building Smarter Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio (Jan 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Jan 13th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Building Smarter Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio (Jan 2026 Edition) **Description:** Discover how to design intelligent, task-driven AI agents using **Microsoft Copilot Studio**. Learn how to connect copilots to enterprise data, workflows, and external systems. Explore real-world use cases, best practices, and architecture patterns for scalable agents. Get hands-on insights into what’s new in the Jan 2026 edition and what’s coming next **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

Gaming, AdTech, EdTech, Media Streaming, and FinTech are just a few of the workloads where high-availability cloud infrastructure matters. Whether you’re doing battle daily in one of these spaces or are just curious about ways to improve performance, meet us in Reston for an in-person discussion on bare metal cloud architecture. You’ll meet our product lead, James MacKenzie, who will walk through how modern bare metal serves as a control plane for hybrid and private cloud architectures. **What we will cover** * Ways to leverage bare metal, containers, and orchestration for better performance and predictable economics; * Real-world hybrid, disaster recovery, and data-intensive architectures; * Our approach to eliminating ingress and egress fees. **Who should attend** * Cloud architects and platform engineers; * DevOps professionals and infrastructure leads; * FinOps stakeholders managing data-heavy or hybrid workloads. **Why attend** This is a technical, architecture-first conversation. You will leave with a clearer understanding of high-availability cloud infrastructure and how organizations are scaling cost-effectively. Food and drinks will be provided. Space is limited to keep the discussion interactive.

Ready for the **FIRST Loudoun CyberTech Event of 2026** \- featuring the **Loudoun County CISO**?!?! Join us on **Tuesday, January 13, 2026,** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**! Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1J8_8W2-vSe2WSqQbnxxz0Adwxz1 Are you prepared for what cyber threats will define 2026? Which ones matter and which should be ignored? What does modernization look like in 2026 at the intersection of risk, cost, and security? Join us for an exciting evening with the **Loudoun County CISO** and our spotlight speaker, **Dr. Elizabeth Di Bene**, as she explores these questions and addresses what to expect in cyber in 2026! **Dr. Elizabeth Di Bene** is the **CISO** for **Loudoun County Government,** overseeing information security strategies with a focus on risk management, data analytics, and SaaS. She brings more than 20 years of cyber leadership experience across the federal government and private sector, including roles at **CACI International,** **the U.S. Department of Justice,** and the **U.S. Marine Corps** where she also served in cyber leadership roles at **Marine Corps System Command**. Dr. Di Bene is nationally recognized for her expertise in network and information security and is a frequent industry speaker and FinOps ambassador. Join us next month to meet **Dr. Elizabeth Di Bene** to learn what should matter most for cyber in 2026! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:10 Welcome 6:20 Spotlight Speaker - **Dr. Elizabeth Di Bene** 6:50 Q&A 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business** **Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today. Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations. This workshop will provide: * A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is * Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today * Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction * Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t. As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – January 14 Business Presentation** **Featuring Eric Wojtkun of Focal Point Coaching** **Wednesday\, January 14 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Join us for our **January 14th 1 Million Cups Loudoun** meeting as we welcome **Eric Wojtkun**, founder of **Focal Point Coaching**, for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and preparing businesses to thrive before challenges arise. **About the Presenter** Eric brings a rare and compelling background to entrepreneurship. An **Army BRAT, Army Veteran, and FBI Agent**, Eric has lived in 17 places, served two overseas deployments (Bosnia and Kosovo), and worked across nearly every major FBI discipline — from violent and white-collar crime to cyber, counterintelligence, crisis response, and national security. After decades of leadership in high-stakes environments, Eric launched **Focal Point Coaching** to focus on what mattered most to him throughout his career: **helping people and organizations build resilience in the face of change and adversity**. Through executive coaching and team development, Eric helps leaders move from survival mode into what he calls **“BEAST mode”** — prepared, confident, and proactive. His exclusive resilience-focused coaching framework supports leadership, teams, processes, culture, and cyber readiness before a crisis occurs. **Where Eric Is Seeking Community Feedback** * How do you effectively market **resilience preparation** *before* a critical incident occurs? * What helps leaders and business owners clearly understand the **ROI of resilience coaching**? * How can resilience training be integrated into the flow of **normal business operations**? * What motivates leaders to prepare mentally and emotionally for the inevitable challenges of business? **Who Should Attend** Eric is especially eager to connect with: * Small to mid-sized business owners in the **hospitality industry** * Leaders responsible for teams, culture, and operations * Entrepreneurs experienced in scaling service-based businesses * Anyone interested in leadership, preparedness, and sustainable growth Come ready to listen, learn, and offer meaningful insight to support a founder building something impactful. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**