Fiction

*Please note that this meetup has been **rescheduled to 13 May 2026**. If you previously registered and are unable to attend on the new date, we kindly ask that you cancel your registration to free up space for others. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there.* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Join us for an evening exploring what it really takes to move AI agents from impressive demos to reliable, production-ready systems. We’ll hear from industry leaders building and deploying AI agents in real-world, high-stakes environments. **Date & Time** Wednesday, ***13 May*** 2026 6:00–8:00 PM *** ## Agenda: ⏱ 18:00–18:30: Gathering, mingling & light refreshments ⏱ 18:30–19:15: Lecture 1 – **Charm Security** * Making LLMs work for your problem\, not theirs \| Speaker: Aviv Nahon\, AI & ML Data Scientist * From Demo to Real World System: What Makes a ReAct Agent Production\-Ready \| Speaker: Hovav Schreiber\, AI Engineer ⏱ 19:15–20:00: Lecture 2 – **Mate Security** * Autonomous but Accountable: Running AI Agents in a High-Stakes Environment Speakers: Guy Pergal (Co-Founder & CTO), Avi Rosenberg (Founding Engineer), Yuval Maayan (Founding Engineer) *** *** **From Demo to System — What Makes a ReAct Agent Production-Ready** Who's in charge (LLM vs code), what happens when things break, and how easy it is to extend — adding tools, MCP servers, schemas, and models. *** **Making LLMs work for your problem, not theirs** Making LLMs work for your problem, not theirs. *** **About Charm Security** *Charm Security* is building the Agentic AI Workforce to prevent and resolve scams and human-centric fraud. Our AI Agents combine deep fraud-operations expertise with behavioral psychology to guide real-time prevention, intervention, and resolution. They act as expert teammates to fraud, financial crime and frontline teams, improving both efficiency and overall intervention and resolution effectiveness. \*\*\* **Autonomous but Accountable: Running AI Agents in a High-Stakes Environment** *Mate Security* is at the forefront of AI agent development, building agents that run incident investigations today, in Fortune 500 SOCs. As build and release playbooks are rewritten daily, the session will cover some of the key areas of focus, allowing Mate's agents to be trusted in production by the world's largest organizations, including: * Working with thousands of sensitive agent tools: How do we govern and select the right one while considering the context window? * Always improving: how do we govern and eval AI agents when prompts and models keep evolving? *** We look forward to seeing you all in person

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming professional meetup, hosted in collaboration with the **Go Israel Developers Community!** Join us at the **Gett offices** for an evening dedicated to deep-diving into Go, exploring desktop applications, and discussing the cutting edge of AI-driven development. Whether you're a veteran Gopher or just starting your journey with the language, come for the knowledge and stay for the great company (and snacks!). 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, May 13 🕒 **Time:** 18:00 📍 **Location:** Gett Offices, HaBarzel 19, Entrance D, 1st floor, Tel-Aviv ### **Agenda** * **18:00 – Mingling, Drinks & Snacks** 🍕🥤 * **First talk: From Browser Tab to Native App: Building Go-powered Desktop Application** By **Ivan Litvakovskii**, Senior Backend Engineer at Gett * **Second talk: Using AI Agents to write Go code, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly** by **Miki Tebeka.** CEO at 353solutions 📢Please note: The meetup will be held in **English**. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for an evening of focused tech talks, real-world frontend knowledge, and good people. We’ll hear from experienced engineering leaders on modern web practices. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow frontend enthusiasts! This meetup is organized by **[Enpitech](https://enpitech.dev/)**, a frontend-focused team helping startups build reliable, production-grade web products. This special event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of **Orchid**, our gracious hosts. **Agenda:** **18:00** \- Doors open \- Mingling \+ Food **18:30** \- Opening Remarks **18:40** - **Yoni Naim -** Fullstack Team Lead @ Orchid. **Identity Crisis: Redefining the Frontend Developer** For years, "Frontend developer" meant something specific - a clear skill set, a defined role, a professional identity. But the borders between frontend, backend, and design are blurring, and AI is holding the eraser. In this talk, we'll confront the identity crisis head-on and explore the mindset shifts needed when frontend stops being a role and starts being a skill. **19:10 - Sagi Carmel** -Founder and CTO @ Reeeally **Why I choose AstroJS instead of NextJS in 2026?** In the landscape of the JS ecosystem this one framework isn't the most know, and just like other great things it should! It was bought by cloud flare and features one of the best DX experience out there when it comes to both static and ssr website development. Let's explore why by using nextJS as comparison. **When?\*** Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - **18:00 We start on time!** \* = (לאור המצב. (יש מרחב מוגן במקום **Where?** Tozeret HaAretz 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo - Stage 7

Hosted by Gett! Agenda: \- Mingling \- From Browser Tab to Native App: Building Go\-powered Desktop Application by Ivan Litvakovskii\, Senior Backend Engineer at Gett \[in 🇬🇧\] \- Break \- Talk 2: Using AI Agents to write Go code\, the Good\, the Bad and the Ugly\. by Miki Tebeka

AI מתחילים צעד ראשון בעולם הבינה המלאכותית - סדנה פרקטית וקצרה, שתעשה לכם סדר בעולם העתיד. נכיר כלי בינה מלאכותית (ChatGPT, Gemini, Notebooklm, Suno) , נלמד מה זה LLM, נתנסה ביצירת תמונות, עריכת טקסטים ושימוש נכון בכלי AI, באופן שחוסך זמן, משפר רעיונות ועובד בצורה יעילה יותר, בעבודה, בלימודים ובחיים האישיים. בסיום תצאו עם ארגז כלים עדכני ומעשי שבוודאי ישרת אתכם ממש מיד. למבוגרים (16+) עלות: 170 ש"ח (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 120 ש"ח) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/AI-one-meeting

מפגש שני בזום מה יהיה לנו - 1\. הרצאה בנושא של הג׳אם שהיה 2 הרצאה של 10 דקות tbd קשקשת וכיף אולי יהיה הגרלה לפרס

**TAMI Sonic (Music Night)** Join our bi-weekly informal meetups devoted to playing and experimenting with sound. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. We will be reading and discussing a fascinating philosophical text in English. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CDjIJ8i1LZsJ2a7WJXFxhG?mode=wwt Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! If you don't know how to find the location, or how to find us inside - write me (the organizer, Alex Zak). **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

\-\-\- Update: The Gamedev Drinkup was postponed and is back to its regular format \-\-\- Game developers, come meet each other, make connections, talk about games, learn from one another, and drink beer. Whether you’re seasoned professionals or just starting out, you’re invited to a casual, relaxed Drinkup with people from all fields: programmers, artists, game designers, project managers, musicians, community managers, and more. \-\-\- עדכון: הדרינקאפ נדחה וחזר למתכונת הרגילה \-\-\- מפתחי/ות משחקים - בואו להכיר זה את זה, ליצור קשרים, לדבר על משחקים, ללמוד אחד מהשניה, ולשתות בירה. מקצוענים או בתחילת דרככן, מוזמנים לדרינקאפ קז'ואלי ורגוע של אנשים מכל התחומים - מתכנתות, ארטיסטים, מעצבות משחקים, מנהלי פרוייקטים, מוזיקאיות, מנהלי קהילה ומה לא. \*הכניסה חופשית ומגיל 18 ומעלה \*\*הדרינקאפ שם לעצמו למטרה להיות מקום בטוח, מכיל ונעים לכל המשתתפים והמשתתפות. אם משתתף/ת מרגיש/ה לא בנוח, מוטרד/ת או מותקף/ת במהלך האירוע (או מחוצה לו בהקשר שלו) יש לדווח למארגני האירוע שנוכחים במקום, או לצוות המקום המארח ואנחנו נטפל בכך באופן מידי. אין מקום להטרדות מכל סוג בעולם בכלל ובטח לא בדרינקאפ, אנחנו נעשה הכל כדי למגר אותן. אנחנו מעדכנים גם בקבוצת ווטסאפ שקטה של הדרינקאפ, מוזמנים להצטרף: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GiWvNFXKStBCphLrCNKDMa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GiWvNFXKStBCphLrCNKDMa?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQTgwOUxxM3FaS01QbUV5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5BZo_KHdOFbTVrZscJVNkPpiJsVNdjQ2cEOY-ILQQJ9toX1p_UoGQgPCH4Gw_aem_2rcK8czrAh-_6wzeCCZeOw) או לקשקש עם הקהילה ההולכת וגדלה שלנו בדיסקורד: [https://discord.gg/MwgCRdkz7h](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FMwgCRdkz7h%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQTgwOUxxM3FaS01QbUV5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR60uF74NOAQyXUgqvCC-h81Azuj11bM-2Kl2W1kKIQ9RL85CNwl59oUlRnVmw_aem_oj_6IwiGggE2fpl-V3N1vA&h=AT4FWnF78lAVzQjRNEqKlofwduao0oQyDsc5KBD5IPN-uBlkdbhFVyGYEU-_ydBZQzGc_c_GfZwbKg6RI22TULXnTzrPGNbAz-x25St8CLxXi0Dr4fZA-I5eM1Y_gXfoyd1QzfT_CT4e4ojNxO1GCxT2pSZBe-vojec&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT4cViAWpWg0o2kCdLrA3Fjoawb3xeJrwUUjr2L3rq0gbBR2TlleOn42VIkrHQvtlRkBqWh0_vY7jcKOgAboAY3m0lYtwoeNCMBlwcQDzTqCNmoYmHRaUlhKkW9DApFO)

כבר רכשתם/ן את יסודות הריתוך ואתם מוכנים לקדם את המיומנות שלכם לשלב הבא? הסדנה הזו היא בשבילכם/ן! מרכז החדשנות מייקלאב מזמין אתכם/ן לסדנת ריתוך - יוצרים בחמרי גלםגלם. בסדנה תעמיקו את הידע שלכם בריתוך ותתנסו ביצירה אמנותית ופונקציונלית עם מתכת. נתרגל שליטה בטכניקות ריתוך, עיבוד חומרי גלם, עבודה בטוחה ומקצועית ופתרון בעיות בזמן אמת. בסיום הסדנה המשתתפים יצאו עם פרויקט אישי. למבוגרים/ות (18+) שעברו סדנת ריתוך למתחילים או בעלי נסיון מינימלי בעבודה עם הרתכת. עלות: ₪240 לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: ₪190 שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/practicalwelding

We will meet in the Janney Parlor.

We will be reading "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. We will be meeting at GameOn Bar. So, please come join us for some discussion and a drink and/or food. [Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20170404-station-eleven) As per usual we are crowd-sourcing book ideas and voting on the top books. We encourage you to add votes to the books [DC Science Fiction Book Club Suggestions - Google Sheets](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mprXaa6bcEW5EL_uprN16-RBcetO6pbqA4vHDTjtowI/edit?gid=0#gid=0)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Physics of Baseball,”** with Scott Paulson, professor of physics and interdisciplinary liberal studies at James Madison University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-physics-of-baseball](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-physics-of-baseball) .] Profs and Pints is offering baseball fans an even bigger treat than Cracker Jack, an exploration of the physics underlying their beloved sport. Professor Scott Paulson, who regularly teaches introductory physics classes that make the physics behind real-world phenomena accessible to all, will discuss the forces and phenomena that come into play in baseball during pitching, batting, and fielding. He’ll toss you basic physics concepts that help explain how baseball’s routine plays got to be that way, and he’ll explain what’s going on in some situations where the laws of physics seem to be violated by what’s happening on the field. Ever wondered why curveballs curve or knuckleballs behave so strangely? You’ll learn how Newton’s laws and the Magnus force explain how pitchers get drastically different results from subtle differences in their releases. Curious about what exactly the “sweet spot” of the bat is? Ever wondered how big an advantage batters get from the thin air of Mile High Stadium? We’ll explore the physics of the batted ball, examining the phenomena of waves and analyzing the interaction of ball, bat and batter with the help of high-speed video. During one of the more exciting scenarios in a baseball game—the close play at the plate—fans often see outfielders throw to an infielder rather than directly to home. We’ll look at the pros and cons of this relay play, known as a “cut-off,” in the context of the physics of projectile motion. Finally, we will also look into high-profile cheating scandals involving corked bats and doctored balls. Dr. Paulson will present models to explain how these alterations to the equipment can benefit the batter and pitcher respectively, and he’ll discuss how much these models are backed up by data. These few hours in a brewpub will forever enhance your enjoyment of time at the ballpark. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Photo by Tage Olsin / Wikimedia Commons

We will meet in the Wilson Room at the Central Arlington Library. Note: The RSVPs for this meetup opens when the previous meetup ends. For our May meetup, we will be reading Affliction by Russell Banks. It was first published in 1989. A paperback version of it runs 368 pages. The GoodReads blurb is Wade Whitehouse is an improbable protagonist for a tragedy. A well-digger and policeman in a bleak New Hampshire town, he is a former high-school star gone to beer fat, a loner with a mean streak. It is a mark of Russell Banks' artistry and understanding that Wade comes to loom in one's mind as a blue-collar American Everyman afflicted by the dark secret of the macho tradition. Told by his articulate, equally scarred younger brother, Wade's story becomes as spellbinding and inexorable as a fuse burning its way to the dynamite.

Curl up with a good book and a hot cup of your poison of choice. Maybe start a book club to talk about your favs and read together.

Join us in-person or virtually to discuss standalone and firsts of a series in both the fantasy and science fiction realm! Upcoming Discussions: March: "Year of the Reaper" by Makiia Lucier April: "Some Desperate Glory" by Emily Tesh May: "The Tainted Cup" by Robert Jackson Bennett Registration required. RSVPing on Meetup does not register you for the program. To register, please [click here](https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events?term=among+the+stars&r=range&start=today&end=2030-12-31). [Click here](https://pwc-doit.webex.com/pwc-doit/j.php?MTID=ma2b1573e7bf4a4ac640389b9f0b5f1ae) for the meeting link to join virtually.

**Saturday • May 16 • 2–5 PM • Ashburn, VA** Many people say they want to write a book someday — **this session helps you start.** Your life experiences already contain stories, lessons, and insights that could become books. The real challenge is **how to organize those experiences and actually turn them into writing.** In this interactive session, I’ll share the approach I’m using to build a **multi-book journey based on lived experience.** So far I have: 📚 **3 books published on Amazon** 📖 **1 more books releasing this year** (end of the year) 📝 **16 additional books planned** — and likely many more. This session is not about writing **just one book**. We’ll explore how your experiences can evolve into **multiple books over time**, and how to **use AI the right way to speed up your writing while keeping your voice authentic.** *** ### What We’ll Explore • Turning life experience into book ideas • How one journey can become multiple books • Simple ways to structure stories and lessons • Using **AI to organize ideas and speed up writing** • Practical strategies to actually finish a book **Everyone will leave with the outline of their first book idea.** **You don’t need writing experience — just curiosity about how your life experiences might turn into ideas worth sharing.** *** ### Event Details 💵 **$25 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks** 📍 **Ashburn, VA** (exact address shared after RSVP) 🕑 **2:00 PM – 5:00 PM** 👥 **Max 10 people** for a small, interactive conversation. Most attendees are professionals, entrepreneurs, and people navigating reinvention or new chapters in life. *** # Background — Writing & Reinvention Journey Writing has been one of the most powerful tools in my own reinvention journey. What began as reflections during a difficult life transition gradually evolved into published books and a growing body of work focused on reinvention, personal growth, and life transitions. My goal is not just to write books — but to help others realize that their experiences may also hold stories worth sharing. *** # 🔗 Midlife Reinvention Ecosystem 🌐 Website [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) ▶ YouTube (400K+ views) [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness) 💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/) 🤝 Meetup Community (300+ Members) [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/) 📚 Amazon Author Page [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)