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Welcome to Toastmasters Business Club Slovenia, a **safe and friendly** place where you can practice your speaking skills and develop leadership skills essential for success in business and career. **What to Expect at Our Meeting** Our meetings are conducted in **English** and follow a dynamic and engaging structure: 1️⃣ Prepared Speeches – Members deliver speeches on any topic they choose. 2️⃣ Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics) – A fun, short-form speaking challenge. New guests are welcome to try it out or simply observe. 3️⃣ Evaluations & Feedback – Speakers receive supportive and helpful feedback to grow. **Optional bonus sessions:** 4️⃣ Ideas to Practice – Mini workshops or demo presentations by members. 5️⃣ Member for Member – A “pitch-style” segment where members (and occasionally guests) can present their ideas, businesses, or projects. Interested in presenting your idea to us? Email us in advance at info@tmbusiness.si. **📍 Location & Time** We meet twice a month, every 1st and 3rd Monday, at: Socialna akademija, Tržaška 132, Ljubljana 🕖 Please arrive by 18:20 so we can get to know you a bit. *How to find us:* Go to the second floor, turn left, and you'll find us at the end of the hallway or watch instructions [here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dDnVb0BNnpA). Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom: [https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom](https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom) *Come visit us a few times to see if we’re the right fit for you. Everyone is welcome.* Usually there are between 9-16 people, average being 12. As our motto is "*You win, when you act*", let your voice be heard. See you soon!

🌱 Ljubljana International 🌍 Spring & Summer Strategic Meeting + Community Brainstorm Date: Thursday, January 8th Time: 7:00 PM Location: Pub Loo-Blah-Nah Center, Ljubljana (Dedicated table reserved for the strategic group) Hey Ljubljana International community 👋 Spring and summer are our most powerful seasons — longer days, open spaces, spontaneous adventures, new faces, and unforgettable moments. Before the season begins, we’re gathering a core group of collaborators, organizers, creatives, and community builders to shape what Ljubljana International will look like during Spring & Summer 2026. This is not a lecture. This is not a presentation. This is a working table. 🎯 WHAT IS THIS MEETING ABOUT? We’re meeting to move the ball forward together. 🌞 Co-Create Spring & Summer Activities What should Ljubljana International organize when the city comes alive again? Outdoor & social events Day trips, lakes, hikes, picnics Fitness, movement & wellness Music, dance, culture & food Skill-sharing, workshops, creative sessions Anything you’ve been missing in Ljubljana If you’ve ever thought “I wish this existed here” — this is where it starts. 🧠 Brainstorm New Ideas & Formats We’ll openly discuss: New event concepts New sub-communities New seasonal formats What worked before, what didn’t, and what we should double down on No idea is too small or too wild. 🤝 Collaboration & Contribution This meeting is for people who want to: Co-organize or host events Lead or help build a group Bring skills, connections, venues, or energy Support the community in any way (big or small) You don’t need experience — just willingness. 🚀 Shape the Direction of Ljubljana International We’ll talk about: Where Ljubljana International is going How we grow impact and value How to make this the most useful and alive community in the city during spring and summer 📍 EVENT FORMAT We’ll have a dedicated table at Pub Loo-Blah-Nah Center reserved for open discussion, notes, and planning. Come for: 20 minutes or 2 hours Just listening or actively contributing A drink, a conversation, or a bold idea 💬 WHATSAPP GROUP – WHERE ACTION HAPPENS All follow-ups, planning, and collaboration continue inside our WhatsApp group for organizers & contributors. 👉 Join here if you want to be involved: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B58LxVj6QRoBBMyJAivrLy If you want to help build, shape, or co-create what spring and summer in Ljubljana will feel like — pull up a chair at the table. Let’s design the season together. 🌿✨

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.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 45+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Toplo vabljeni k obisku enega starejših igralnih klubov pri nas, kjer lahko preizkusite igre iz naše obsežne kolekcije in jih igrate s prekaljenimi mački ali tistimi bolj lenobnimi. Skozi leta so se nabrale dobre igre in dobra družba, ki vedno rada sprejme nove igralce in radovedneže. Klub Igralcev Namiznih Družabnih iger Slovenije. https://www.facebook.com/klubKINDsi https://twitter.com/KlubKINDsi

🍺 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz — Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 Fun • Social • Competitive • International Looking for something to do on Tuesday nights? Want to meet people, challenge your brain, and have a few drinks? This is THE international quiz night in Ljubljana — lively, friendly, and always full of surprises. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🕖 Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 💶 €5 entry • 🗣 English • 👥 Teams of 2–5 ⚠ LIMITED CAPACITY (45 people) The pub is cozy — seats disappear fast. Save your spot: 👉 Team Registration: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♂️ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM. Come alone → leave with a team. Just write “looking for a team” in our WhatsApp group: 👉 Pub Quiz WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK We match people up every week. 🎮 HOW THE QUIZ WORKS 1️⃣ Arrive \~18:45 2️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 3️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 4️⃣ Quiz starts at 19:00 sharp 5️⃣ 4 rounds × 10 questions 6️⃣ Winners revealed around 21:00 Prizes for the top teams! 🏆 📅 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Every Tuesday 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 €5 entry 👥 Teams of 2–5 🌍 Friendly international crowd 🗣 Quiz in English Organized by Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍺 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Zabavno • Mednarodno • Tekmovalno Iščeš druženje ob torkih? Rad/a spoznavaš ljudi, rešuješ kvize in piješ dobro pivo? To je najbolj mednarodni pub kviz v Ljubljani – sproščeno, zabavno in vedno polno dobre energije. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🕖 Vsak torek ob 19:00 💶 5 € • 🗣 Kviz v angleščini • 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb ⚠ OMEJENA KAPACITETA (45 mest) Prostor se zelo hitro zapolni. Priporočamo registracijo: 👉 Prijava ekipe: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? SUPER — PRIDI SAM/A. Napiši “iščem ekipo” v WhatsApp skupini: 👉 WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Vsak teden povezujemo solo igralce v ekipe. 🎮 KAKO POTEKA KVIZ 1️⃣ Prihod okoli 18:45 2️⃣ Plačilo 5 € na baru 3️⃣ Pijača v roke 🍺 4️⃣ Kviz začne ob 19:00 5️⃣ 4 krogi × 10 vprašanj 6️⃣ Zmagovalci ob \~21:00 Nagrade za najboljše ekipe! 🏆 📅 PODATKI O DOGODKU 📅 Vsak torek 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 5 € 👥 Ekipe 2–5 🌍 Mednarodna družba 🗣 Kviz v angleščini Organizirajo Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH.

🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 The most international quiz night in Ljubljana. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) ⏰ Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 🗣️ In English • 💶 €5 entry • 👥 Teams of 2–5 Every Tuesday we turn the pub into a fun, social, slightly chaotic quiz arena — with internationals, Erasmus, locals, and travelers all mixing together. If you want a friendly community night with a bit of competition, this is it. ⚠ LIMITED SEATING — ONLY 45 SPOTS This venue is small and fills up fast. Registration highly recommended! 👉 Register your team: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♂️ NO TEAM? COME ANYWAY. If you’re new, alone, or just want to join a random team: 👉 Join the WhatsApp group & say “looking for a team” https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK We’ll match you with other players before the quiz starts. 🕹 HOW THE EVENING WORKS 1️⃣ Arrive around 18:45 2️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar (card/cash) 3️⃣ Find your team / join a team 4️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 5️⃣ Quiz starts at 19:00 sharp 6️⃣ Winners announced around 21:00 Perfect for meeting new people, making friends, and enjoying a fun Tuesday night. 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Every Tuesday 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 €5 per person 👥 Teams of 2–5 🌍 International crowd 🗣 Quiz in English Organized by Ljubljana International, ZAP Events, and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Najbolj mednarodni pub kviz v Ljubljani! 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) ⏰ Vsak torek ob 19:00 🗣️ V angleščini • 💶 5 € vstopnine • 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb Vsak torek pub napolnimo z energijo, smehom in novimi prijateljstvi. Popolno za internacionalce, študente, expate in domačine. ⚠ OMEJENA MESTA — SAMO 45 LJUDI Prostor se hitro zapolni. Priporočena registracija! 👉 Prijava ekipe: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? BREZ SKRBI. Če prideš sam/a: 👉 Pridruži se WhatsApp skupini & napiši “iščem ekipo” https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Najdemo ti super družbo. 🕹 KAKO VEČER POTEKA 1️⃣ Prihod ob 18:45 2️⃣ Plačilo 5 € na baru 3️⃣ Najdi svojo ekipo / pridruži se drugi 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo 🍺 5️⃣ Kviz se začne 19:00 6️⃣ Ob 21:00 razglasimo zmagovalce Odličen večer za druženje, spoznavanje in zabavo. 📍 PODROBNOSTI 📅 Vsak torek 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 5 € na osebo 👥 2–5 oseb na ekipo 🌍 Mednarodna publika 🗣 Kviz v angleščini Organizirajo: Ljubljana International, ZAP Events in Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center.

🌍 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! 🎉

**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

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

SQL Server 2025 delivers a major round of improvements across performance, security, manageability, and hybrid connectivity, and this session gives you a practical, no‑nonsense tour of what matters most. We’ll cover enhancements to the core engine, query processing, storage, and availability that benefit DBAs and developers regardless of where SQL Server runs. You’ll see how SQL Server 2025 aligns with Azure SQL’s roadmap while still supporting strong on‑premises and VM‑based deployments. We’ll highlight new management, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities designed to simplify operations and reduce firefighting. AI‑powered features exist in this release, but the focus here is on the foundational improvements you can use immediately. Whether you’re modernizing, maintaining, or planning your next upgrade cycle, this session will help you understand what’s new and how to prepare your environment and your team.

# **Band: The Pegheads; Caller: Liz Burkhart** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!