Cloud Security

**Event Title:** Virtual Kickoff: Welcome to the AWS Cloud Club at UY1! **Event Description:** Are you ready to shape the future of tech in Cameroon? 🇨🇲☁️ Welcome to the official launch of the **AWS Cloud Club at the University of Yaoundé I**! Whether you are a seasoned programmer or just curious about how the cloud is changing the world, this online introductory session is your gateway to building high-demand industry skills from wherever you are. As the official AWS Cloud Club on campus, our mission is to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industry practice. We focus on teaching the AWS Cloud and its massive potential in accelerating business transformation. **What to expect at our Virtual Kickoff:** * 🤝 **Meet the Community:** Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, developers, and future tech leaders at UY1 right in the chat. * 👨‍✈️ **Meet Your Captain:** Hear from Nathanaël, your AWS Cloud Captain, about the vision and roadmap for the club. * 🛠️ **Discover Our Roadmap:** Learn about the hands-on virtual projects and workshops we have planned for this year, covering **Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Business Analytics**. * 💡 **Why AWS?:** A brief introduction to what the cloud is, why it matters, and how mastering it will accelerate your career. * ❓ **Live Q&A Session:** Bring all your questions about the club, upcoming events, and how you can get involved! **Who should attend?** Everyone! This club exists exclusively for educational purposes and is strictly inclusive. Whether you study ICT4D, Computer Science, Business, or any other major, if you have an interest in technology and innovation, there is a place for you here. **No prior cloud experience is required!** **📅 Date:** Saturday, April 25, 2026 **⏰ Time:** [Insert Time, e.g., 09:00 AM **📍 Location:** Bibliotheque departement informatique *Important Note: By registering for and attending this event, you certify that you have read and agree to the AWS Event Terms and Conditions:* [https://aws.amazon.com/events/terms/](https://aws.amazon.com/events/terms/)

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

[The Kind Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/events/3087825058070662/) A gathering to share, swap, and connect with like-minded people who care about plant-based living, sustainability, and mindful choices. This is more than a swap — it’s a space to circulate what we already have and meet others in the community. Bring any of the following to share: * **Vegan-related books** (cookbooks, sustainability, mindful living, etc.) * **Plants or cuttings** (optional) Swap for something new-to-you from others. *The more you bring, the more there is to exchange!* Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly- [https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073](https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVGxJeFRub0FQNmhUcmF3VnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4u9YhVWcSkITKfEn_NajeEUIyxFrXbcaG0HjFHoQn-MCxKlhGlUpFAnsMIzw_aem_vo9QISntFpTtGskmWaVEkQ) Unclaimed books/plants at the end of the event will be donated.

**About this Event** Curious how your secure coding skills stack up in real-world scenarios? Join OWASP St. Louis for a **hands-on Secure Code Training Tournament** sponsored by Security Journey. This is not a lecture... you’ll be actively solving real vulnerabilities in a live, interactive environment. **What to Expect** * Hands-on secure coding challenges (break/fix format) * Real-world vulnerability scenarios developers face today * Friendly competition with a live leaderboard * Prizes awarded to the **top 3 participants** **Important Details** * **Laptop required** (you’ll be coding) * Hybrid format: join **in-person or remotely** * Pre-registration required to access the platform * You do not need to be an experienced developer or security expert to participate. The challenges start easy and progress from there. Come have fun! In addition to RSVPing to this Meetup event, please register here to secure your spot and get platform access: [https://forms.office.com/r/VpTMjg8Smw](https://forms.office.com/r/VpTMjg8Smw) Whether you're a developer, AppSec professional, or just getting started, this session is built to sharpen real skills! (\* OWASP does not endorse or recommend commercial products or services, allowing our community to remain vendor neutral with the collective wisdom of the best minds in software security) **Event Details** 📍 **Location:** RubinBrown, 7676 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 2100, Saint Louis, MO 63105 🗓 **Date/Time:** April 28, 2026 / 6:00pm CST **Food and Drink will be provided!** Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. ℹ️ **Parking Directions:** * Google map to “North Lyle Avenue & Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, MO 63105” Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WYqyZ3Jv9cUBBF289 * Enter the **Parking Garage #4** (from Forsyth Blvd) next to Dry Bar * **Pull a ticket at the gate** and proceed into the garage, turning right. * Up the ramp is visitor parking. **You may have to go up past the 6th floor.** * **Take elevator to \*L** (Lobby of Centene Plaza C) * Check in at the OWASP sign-in table in the lobby; you'll be escorted up * **Bring your parking ticket with you** to get validated at the meetup. **Who Should Attend** * Application & security professionals * Software engineers and developers * IT leaders and managers * Anyone with an interest in application security * You DO NOT need to be an OWASP member to attend! **About OWASP** The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving the security of software. Local chapters provide opportunities to learn, network, and collaborate with others in the field. Come to learn more and participate in OWASP Saint Louis - your voice will continue to help shape what OWASP Saint Louis becomes next.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!