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## **Fashion and Nigeria** **What can Europe learn from Nigerian culture and fashion?** *** Fashion designer and personal stylist **Boryana Vatova** traveled to Nigeria in 2018 and stayed there until 2020. The reason – an invitation to teach fashion at the *Learn and Work* academy, where she later became Head of the Design Department. Boryana shares: *"When I moved to Nigeria, I realized how different the culture is from the European one. At first, it was difficult for me to find the right way to communicate. That’s when I started studying human nature more deeply and understood that if you approach people with genuine interest and respect, cultural differences become a bridge rather than a barrier. Gradually, I built a very strong connection with my students and the people there. They accepted me deeply and authentically, which was a great gift for me. Nigeria taught me to notice the small things, to be grateful, and to value human connection above all else."* On April 26th, we invite you to a first-hand story with both professional and personal perspectives. Through many photos, videos, and engaging stories, we will explore the following topics: • The *Learn and Work* Academy and the educational model between Italy and Nigeria • The students – their ambition and attitude toward knowledge and fashion • Nigerian fashion energy – colors, silhouettes, textiles, symbolism • Cultural identity as the foundation of style • How elements of African aesthetics can be integrated into the European fashion context The idea is to show that cultural exchange is not one-way – it is a dialogue. At the end of the talk, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions to Boryana Vatova about her experience in Nigeria, its culture, and of course – her work in fashion. 📅 **Date:** April 29, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 20:30 – 22:30 🍷 A complimentary drink is included in a cozy atmosphere. 🎟️ **Participation fee:** €15 Please contact us to reserve your spot. 📍 **Location:** AfriKaya Studio, Lozenets district, 56–58 Krum Popov St., 3rd floor *** **More about Boryana Vatova:** My name is Boryana Vatova and I am a fashion designer and personal stylist. Between 2018 and 2020, I lived and worked in Nigeria, where I taught fashion at the private *Learn and Work* academy – an institution based on an Italian-Nigerian partnership. I later became Head of the Design Department. This experience changed not only my professional path but also the way I communicate and build relationships with people. Nigeria taught me gratitude for the small things and deep respect for cultural identity. Today, this is reflected in my work – I build strong personal connections with the people I work with and believe that fashion is a bridge between cultures. 🌐 Website: [Boryana Vatova Official Website](https://www.boriannavatova.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

OWASP Sofia Chapter ви кани на ново събитие, посветено на **AppSec, DevSecOps и киберсигурност в практиката**. Събитието ще се състои в офиса на нашите любезни партньори от [Progress](https://www.progress.com/) 🤝 **📌 Програма за 30 април 2026:** * 19:00 ч. - Начало и въведение * 19:15 ч. - [Георги Рибарски](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gribarski/) @ [Progress](https://www.progress.com/) \- "**SAM(M) v Korporaciq**" * 20:00 ч. - [Антон Санков](https://www.linkedin.com/in/asankov/) @ [CAST AI](https://cast.ai/) \- "**Beyond Scanning: Teaching AI to Actually Fix Container Vulnerabilities**" * 20:45 ч. - Здравко Здравков @ [Vigilis Defense](https://vigilisdefense.com/) \- "**Архитектура на една POS атака.**" * 21:30 ч. - Q&A / Networking * 22:00 ч. - Закриване Събитието ще се проведе на живо в офиса на [Progress](https://maps.app.goo.gl/unHVZspnrL83gLq79). От скоро имаме и нов сайт **[www.owasp.bg](www.owasp.bg)** * [Чат с общтноста в Дискорд](https://discord.com/channels/849266967856414731/981867323298312223) * Последвайте нашите [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/107314221/) и [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/owaspbg) страници * [Споделете и презентирайте през Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/owasp-sofia/) \- винаги търсим нови спийкъри\. Очакваме ви! 🚀

**Python Meetup @ Sofia** продължава през април с пролетно настроение 🌼 и интересна тема .💡 Следвеликденско, традицията повелява да се съберем в края на месеца 📅, да научим нещо ново 📚, да споделим опит 🤝 и да си спретнем един networking 🧑‍💼, както си му е редът. 🗓️ Датата е **28-ми април**, а мястото е 📍**Barter Community Hub** 🏢. Започваме в ⏰ **19:00ч**. 🎫 Събитието е **напълно безплатно** ✅, нужно е само да потвърдиш присъствие тук 🙌 📢 Тема: **Prefect is almost Perfect!** ✨ 👨‍💻 Лектор: **Борислав Варадинов** 💭 **За какво ще си говорим:** Prefect е съвременен инструмент за оркестрация на работни процеси ⚙️ (workflow orchestration), създаден с мисъл за разработчиците 👩‍💻👨‍💻, или както самите те казват, „проектиран за хора“ 🤝. За разлика от много други оркестратори, базирани на DSL-и 🧩 или тежки конфигурации ⚠️, Prefect ви позволява да описвате workflows директно на Python 🐍 - по интуитивен, четим и лесен за усвояване начин 📖. Подходът е изчистен и елегантен: дефинирате flows и task-ове като обикновени Python функции, което намалява кривата на обучение 📉 и помага кодът да остане структуриран и консистентен.🧱 **🎙️ За лектора:** Борислав е страстен Senior Principal Engineer 🚀 и DevOps Advocate 🛠️ с богат опит в разработването, автоматизацията 🤖, инфраструктурата като код 🏗️ и управлението на конфигурации ⚙️. В момента допринася за иновативни проекти в Dell Technologies 💻. Има опит в работата с различни езици за програмиране, но през последните години истинската му страст е Python 🐍. След лекцията продължаваме в **networking частта** 🤝 с вкусна почерпка 🍕 (без козунаци 😄) и напитки 🥤, за които специално благодарим на нашите партньори от **[Waracle](https://waracle.com/)** 🙏. А някой от вас ще си тръгне и с малък подарък 🎁 от томболата ни. Очакваме те на **28-ми април** в **Barter Community Hub**!📍 Започваме точно в 19:00! ⏰ \-\-\- **Python Meetup @ Sofia, April Edition 🐍🌸** **Python Meetup @ Sofia** continues this April with a fresh spring vibe 🌼 and an exciting topic 💡 Post-Easter tradition calls for us to gather at the end of the month 📅, learn something new 📚, share knowledge 🤝, and, of course, do some proper networking. 🧑‍💼 🗓️ The date is **April 28th**, and the place is 📍**Barter Community Hub** 🏢. We kick off at ⏰ 19:00. 🎫 The event is **completely free** ✅ - all you need to do is confirm your attendance here 🙌 📢 Topic: **Prefect is almost Perfect! ✨** 👨‍💻 Speaker: **Borislav Varadinov** 💭 **What we’ll talk about:** Prefect is a modern workflow orchestration engine built with developers in mind - or as they say, designed for humans👩‍💻👨‍💻. Unlike many orchestrators built on DSLs 🧩or heavy configurations, Prefect lets you write workflows in plain Python 🐍 - intuitive, readable, and easy to pick up. It is a clean and elegant. You define flows and tasks just like normal Python functions, which reduces the learning curve and keeps your project clean and consistent.🧱 **🎙️ About the speaker:** Borislav is a passionate Senior Principal Engineer 🚀and DevOps Advocate 🛠️with extensive experience in development, automation🤖, infrastructure as code, and configuration management. Currently contributing to cutting-edge projects at Dell Technologies💻. He has experience working with various programming languages, but in recent years, his true passion is Python 🐍. After the talk, we’ll continue with a **networking session** 🤝 featuring some tasty snacks 🍕 (no Easter bread 😄) and drinks 🥤 — with special thanks to our partners at **[Waracle](https://waracle.com/)** 🙏. And some of you might even walk away with a small prize 🎁 from our **raffle**. We’re looking forward to seeing you on **April 28th** at \*\*Barter Community Hub!\*\*📍 We start sharp at 19:00. ⏰

Шест поредни месеца на спадове. Рекорд. А март най-после затвори на зелено. Видяхме ли дъното? На фона на геополитическо напрежение, несигурност и пазар, който дълго време изглеждаше изтощен, Bitcoin все пак завърши март нагоре. Дали това е знак, че дъното вече е зад нас? Или просто кратка пауза преди следващото движение? На следващия Sofia Crypto Meetup ще се фокусираме основно върху Bitcoin и големия въпрос: Видяхме ли вече най-ниските нива в този цикъл? Ще обсъдим: Какво означават шестте поредни месеца на спад и защо март е толкова важен сигнал за пазара? Кои други проекти имат шанс не просто да целеят, а да излязат по-силни от този период? Фокусът ще бъде върху това кои сигнали наистина имат значение и кои проекти могат да преминат през трудния период с реални шансове за следващия етап на пазара. Без излишен шум, без магически прогнози, само добър разговор, смислен анализ и достатъчно време за въпроси и дискусия. Елате, за да обсъдим дъното заедно... И за да можете един ден да кажете: I survived the bottom!

**\>\>\>\>\> IMPORTANT: Use this link to register for the event \(registration is FREE but REQUIRED\):** [https://luma.com/ekyynha3](https://luma.com/ekyynha3) **<<<<<** **Our most important annual event will take place on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 PM.** ​**ABOUT THE EVENT** ​Join us for the 2026 edition of our flagship annual gathering - an essential event for product managers, aspiring PMs, and anyone curious about the evolving product management landscape in Bulgaria. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and transforms how products are built, this year's edition explores what it means to be a product manager in an AI-driven world. ​In the first part of the evening, our team will present the findings from the Annual PM Ecosystem Survey 2026, offering a comprehensive understanding of the product management profession in Bulgaria during this pivotal moment of technological change. ​You'll gain insights into how product companies in Bulgaria are adapting to AI, the evolving profiles and backgrounds of product managers navigating this new landscape, the most pressing challenges PMs face as they integrate AI into their work, and guidance on how to start your journey if you're considering a career in product management. ​The presentation will also cover average salary rates across different seniority levels - from junior to senior and director-level positions - as well as emerging ways of working that are reshaping the product management profession in the age of artificial intelligence. ​Following the presentation, a panel discussion (speakers TBA) will bring together three accomplished product professionals who will share their unique approaches to product development and AI integration within their respective organizations. ​They will provide candid insights into how the PM profession has evolved and discuss the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that define product management in 2026. ​**SECURE YOUR SPOT** ​Given the overwhelming interest in previous editions, we encourage you to **register early to guarantee your place**. ​Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow product professionals, gain insights into the future of product management, and be part of the conversation shaping the industry in 2026. ​**ABOUT THE SPONSOR** ​*S*umUp is a global fintech on a mission to level the playing field for small businesses - 4M+ merchants, 37 markets, one goal. Starting with mPOS in 2012, we've grown into a rich ecosystem covering payments, POS, accounting, loyalty programs, business analytics, and more - all in one place. Our vision is bold: to build the first-ever global card acceptance brand. To get there, we rely on local, autonomous, cross-functional squads who take an aspect of the product and perfect it from concept to execution. Our product philosophy is simple: understand real needs, seize the right opportunities, and build with care.

**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 35+ 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/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) 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/)

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!.

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

**Let’s catch up and take an afternoon break.** **Grab a coffee or snack and let’s chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if you’d like to unwind and relax.😊**

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

**Optional movie afterwards**

**Caller: Richard Ades** **Band: The McKenzies** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** 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 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. 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. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Details Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) Taco Bar Margarita and Beer tasting Complementary chips and salsa Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar) Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling. After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight! Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!