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Zagreb language and culture exchange meetup. Chat in many languages, meet new people and plan adventures together. Hey everyone! 👋 As spring arrives in Zagreb and the city wakes up again, we’re keeping Thursdays social with **Small Friday International Zagreb** ([SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/)) a relaxed international meetup where locals, expats, Erasmus students and travellers gather to chat, exchange languages, share stories and plan the next adventure. Think of it as Zagreb’s global living room with lively conversations, and that moment when a random Thursday evening decides to surprise you. ✨ Whether you’ve just arrived in Zagreb, been here a while, or live around the corner, you’re very welcome. 📍 **When & Where** 📍 **The Beertija** Pavla Hatza 16, Zagreb 🕗 **Every other Thursday from 8PM** ✨ Free to join: simply grab a drink and support our host bar 🍺🎸 ✨ Open to everyone: all ages, backgrounds and language levels 💬 **What Happens at [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/)**? Expect a relaxed, social atmosphere where conversations flow naturally. 🗣️ La**nguage Exchange** English, Croatian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian… and often more. 🌍 **Cultural Exchange** Locals, expats, travellers and Erasmus students sharing stories, experiences and perspectives. 🤝 **New Connections** Real conversations, genuine laughs, and the occasional new friend. 📅 **Weekend Planning** People often end up planning hikes, concerts, trips, festivals or nights out together. No formal structure, no pressure, just people meeting people. 🌸 **Why Join in Spring?** Spring is when Zagreb truly comes alive. Magnolia trees bloom across the city, café terraces fill with conversation, and longer sunny days invite people outdoors. Locals stroll through parks, cycle along the Sava, run around Jarun and Bundek lakes, or escape to the nearby Medvednica mountain for hikes and views above the city. At the same time, Zagreb’s cultural calendar blossoms with exhibitions, concerts, festivals and theatre performances, while markets like Dolac overflow with seasonal produce: asparagus, wild garlic, strawberries and fresh flavours of the season. It’s the perfect time to meet people and explore the city together. And many of those plans begin right here, at [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/). 🌍 🍺 **Why The Beertija?** Because it’s more than a bar, it’s our headquarters. Expect: 🌿 leafy terrace vibes 🎸 rock-inspired atmosphere 🍺 excellent beers 🛋️ relaxed living-room energy 🚭 non-smoking indoor space It’s the kind of place where you pop in for one drink and suddenly realise the evening flew by. 💡 **First-Timer Tip** If it’s your first time: 👋 arrive early 🙂 smile and say hello 💬 jump into a conversation Everyone was new once and that’s how all starts. 🌍 **Join the Crew** [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/) is a community built by the people who show up. So if your Thursday evening could use a little more conversation, laughter and international energy, come by and join us. Bring a friend if you like, or come solo and meet new ones. ✨Ditch the screen, grab a drink, meet the world🌍 See you on Small Friday! 🍻 **SFIZ Crew** P.S. Spread the word https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb 🔎 **How to Spot Us** New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, that’s when it’s easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event ✨ Need quick updates or can’t see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions. 💖 #ZagrebGlobalMingle 💖

Hi everyone! I’m happy to announce our next monthly meetup will take place at **MaMa** (Preradovićeva 18) on **Tuesday, March 24th**, starting at **6 PM.** We’ve got two great talks lined up, and afterward, we’ll head over to **"Old Pharmacy Pub"** (Andrije Hebranga 11) for some casual networking, so as always, be sure to stick around! \*\*\* **Test-driving frontend: A real-world example** by Marko Bjelac Test-driven development is a little explored topic, especially when it comes to frontend code. During the talk I will explain (shortly) what test-driven development is, what are the challenges when applying it to frontend development and how to overcome them - all the while showing how my team test-drives an Angular frontend with Jest, Angular Testbed & Storybook. **Oxlint & oxfmt, linting and formatting from the future** by Matija Marohnić I prefer faster linting and formatting than what ESLint and Prettier can provide. Biome was promising at first, a single tool that can perform both jobs, but its priorities clashed with mine, so I started to look elsewhere — enter VoidZero's oxlint & oxfmt. See you there! Marcela

Hello Rubyists! This month, we're turning our attention to AI and the many ways it's already changing how we work and build with Ruby and Rails. Our meetup will have 3 shorter talks so we can get more perspectives how different developers and companies use AI. A big thank you to [RubyCentral](https://rubycentral.org), in partnership with [GitHub](https://github.com), for making this event possible and for graciously covering the cost of the venue. Their support helps us keep events like this going. After the talks, we'll keep the evening going with the unofficial part of the meetup at the nearby cafe, so stick around for a drink and continue the conversation. See you at BIZkoshnica! \*\*\* **Keeping AI Agents in a Sandbox** by [Marko Avlijaš](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marko-avlijas/) This talk is about building a safer environment for AI agents. Since an LLM agent cannot be fully trusted, the goal is to limit what it can access and what damage it can do. The agent runs inside a Firecracker microVM and a Podman container, with access only to approved data and services. The talk will also give a simple overview of isolation in containers and virtual machines. It will cover the basic ideas behind namespaces and cgroups, touch on past escape vulnerabilities, and explain how auditing can help detect suspicious behavior. **To vibe, or not to vibe, is that the question?!** by [Iskren Nemet](https://www.linkedin.com/in/izkreny/) As it is almost impossible to hide from the AI tsunami, what can you do if you actually want to learn fundamental and advanced programming techniques, and not just be another AI agent shepherd? Let's pair up with Socrates and examine together what options are on the table and how we can use them inside our Ruby and Rails world via VS Code, the most standard and popular code editor today, and its AI fellow: GitHub Copilot. **Wanna upgrade your agent flow?** by [Fran Zekan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zekan/) We all probably tried some form of Copilot AI autocomplete, most of us probably at least tried agents. But what about those mythical "10/20/50x speed improvements"? How do you "spend $1000+ in token in a month"?. "How is this actually helping you"? The goal of this talk is to show a couple of tricks / hacks for how to use agents to work *smarter.*

​Get ready for the first official Cursor Hackathon in Croatia! ​Bring your laptop with Cursor, an open mind, and spend a Saturday with us building something Zagreb wants. ​Schedule ​9:30 - Check-in ​10:00 - Opening ​10:45 - Start of the hackathon ​16:45 - Submissions close ​17:00 - Networking ​17:30 - Presentations ​18:30 - Q&A with Cursor Engineer ​19:00 - Award ceremony & Closing GDG Zagreb Special Award — Best Google Integration ​Prize: €200 in cash plus swag, awarded to the winning team (split among members) Judging: GDG Zagreb judge Winning criteria: Alongside the main hackathon prizes, GDG Zagreb is awarding a special prize to the team that best integrates Google technology into their project. To be eligible, your project must use at least one Google Cloud product or API in a meaningful, functional way. The integration must be working and demonstrable during your presentation. Google technologies that count toward eligibility include Gemini API, Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Google Maps API, Places API, Cloud Vision API, Cloud Translation API, and more. If you're using a Google product not on this list, it likely still counts — when in doubt, ask. Projects that incorporate Gemini in a meaningful way receive bonus consideration. ​What's the theme of the hackathon? ​The theme of the hackathon is "Build Something Zagreb Wants". ​You'll get more info at the event! ​Will there be something to eat? ​Yes! There will be pizza and drinks available throughout the event. Please contact us if you have dietary restrictions and we'll try to accommodate you! Will there be a prize? ​Each member gets $20 in Cursor credits for attending. Additionally, the winning teams each get additional Cursor credits ($200+). ​Additional prizes may be announced soon, so keep an eye on this page 👀! Can I come with a team? ​You're free to come alone or with a team. To keep it balanced for everyone, the maximum team size is 5 members. ​Please make sure that every team member registers through this page! What are the rules? ​Your project must be built using Cursor. ​Your project must be built during the hackathon. You may bring a boilerplate template to make setup easier (eg. create-next-app). ​Your project must fit the theme. ​Your project must be software (web app, mobile app, AI agent, etc.). Do I need to be a developer? ​Absolutely not! As long as you have an open mind and enjoy building with Cursor, please come! Do I need to be from Croatia? ​Not necessarily. ​Due to high demand and Cursor hosting many events like this throughout Europe and the world, we prefer local participants who are based in or near Croatia. If you're outside that region, check out other Cursor events in the community calendar! Do I have to bring anything? ​Your laptop, charger and your Cursor account! ​Please note that in order for you to receive Cursor credits, you must use a personal Cursor account. It's not possible to redeem credits for Team and Enterprise plans. Agenda --- Hosted By Marko Filipović, Organizer Mario Vegh, Organizer Petra Brčić, Data Scientist An experienced applied mathematician who has transitioned into IT, still thinking about PhD. Worked as a data scientist in big corp, applying strong mathematical background to extract valuable insights from complex datasets, enabling informed decision-making. Now living freely, leading a startup and building an AI product to improve the lives of 1 in 10 women worldwide, hopefully more. Antonio Hadrović, Organizer Front-end, Figma and Future Ivan Štajcer, Flutter developer Sandro Lovnički, Flutterer Flutterer at SciPly | Organizer at GDG Zagreb and Flutter Croatia | Creator of Beamer package | Co-host of Flutter dArtists | Consultant, speaker and open source contributor Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-zagreb-presents-cursor-hackathon-zagreb/.

Carissimi, proseguiamo il nostro viaggio per parlare di **#AWS** ! Ci troviamo in **#presenza giovedì 26 marzo alle ore 19:00**. L'incontro si terrà presso il[ Coworking Mestre](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.480717%2C%2012.250518), in via Torino 135, di fronte al NH Laguna Palace Hotel. E per chi non potesse raggiungerci, si terrà anche in **#streaming** su YouTube. La scaletta prevede due speech seguiti da discussione ciascuno. 🗣 [Federico Parezzan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-parezzan/), ci parlerà di come sia semplice fare app in **#Flutter**, con un approccio **#CodeFirst**, sfruttando **#AWSAmplify** e **#CloudSandbox** per uno sviluppo **#Fullstack** in tempi record ! A seguire 🗣 [Salvatore Caputi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorecaputi/), ci racconterà di come gestire processi lunghi con **#AWSBatch** nel mondo del **#CloudComputing** ! 👥 Poi ci sposteremo per \( 🍸 \| 🍺 \) & \( 🍕 \| 🍔 \) e **#networking** ! E come sempre, proponete[vi per] argomenti e/o location con il [Form Google](https://forms.gle/1JdE6YWPbo6phuLe8) o direttamente nel canale Telegram !

Netko je jednom rekao - jedini pravi programeri su matematičari i fizičari - pa nas programere veseli ugostiti Antoniju Capan profesoricu savjetnicu matematike, Zrinku Tomašković, profesoricu matematike i Josipa Karasa, profesora fizike. **STEM obrazovanje** sve je važnije za razvoj vještina potrebnih u svijetu koji se brzo mijenja. No kako ono izgleda u praksi – *u učionicama, projektima i radu s učenicima*? Od Antonije Capan ćemo iz prve ruke naučiti o aktivnostima karlovačkih nastavnika koji koriste integrirani pristup učenju kroz praktične projekte, učenju rješavanjem stvarnih problema i kreativnom radu s učenicima, kakvi se STEM projekti provode u karlovačkim školama, koje se digitalne i edukacijske alate koristi u nastavi i koje dobre prakse potiču kritičko razmišljanje i samostalno istraživanje učenika. Antonija je s kolegicama i kolegama pokrenula i *StemKA konferenciju*, koja u Karlovac dovodi izvrsne predavače i primjere inovativnog rada u obrazovanju. Govorit ćemo i o iskustvu organiziranja takvog događaja te o tome kako se oko STEM-a gradi lokalna zajednica. U predavanju će se također osvrnuti na aktualna istraživanja o stanju STEM obrazovanja, izazove poput nedostatka nastavnika te inicijative koje kroz rad udruga pokušavaju unaprijediti sustav. Razgovarat ćemo i o novom nastavnom kurikulumu povezanim s *umjetnom inteligencijom*, u čijoj izradi Antonija sudjeluje. Ako vas zanima kako izgleda **STEM obrazovanje iz prve ruke** – i kako možemo potaknuti nove generacije na *znanost, tehnologiju i kreativno razmišljanje* – **pridružite nam se**. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Zrinka i Josip pozvat će nas u **“Kozmos na karlovački način”** i pokazati kako približiti *svemir* u učeničke klupe, te kako u praksi objašnjavaju *odnose planeta u Sunčevom sustavu*. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Antonija Capan** Magistra edukacije matematike, učitelj savjetnik u Osnovnoj školi Grabrik te predsjednica udruge stemKA - udruge za popularizaciju znanosti. Sudjeluje u radnoj skupini za izradu nacionalnih ispita te u izradi kurikuluma vezanih uz primjenu umjetne inteligencije u školama. Idejna je začetnica i organizatorica natjecanja nauMATiKA, međunarodne STEM konferencije stemKA i projekta „Sat za znanost“. **Zrinka Tomašković** Profesorica matematike zaposlena u Gimnaziji Karlovac od 2008., gdje je ponovno uvela nastavu nacrtne geometrije. Aktivno sudjeluje u organizaciji brojnih matematičkih natjecanja i događanja za učenike. Suorganizatorica je regionalnog natjecanja nauMATiKA, STEM konferencije stemKA i projekta „Sat za znanost“. Bavi se popularizacijom matematike, objavljuje stručne materijale te od 2024. ima zvanje profesor mentor. **Josip Karas** Magistar edukacije fizike koji od 2022. radi kao učitelj fizike u više osnovnih škola i srednjih škola u Karlovačkoj županiji. Sudjeluje u organizaciji STEM konferencije stemKA i projekta „Sat za znanost“ te vodi radionice za popularizaciju znanosti među učenicima. Aktivno je uključen i u sportske i planinarske aktivnosti kroz rad u atletskom i planinarskom društvu.

Hallo liebe Java User Group Mitglieder! Diesmal haben wir Thomas Künneth mit seinem Talk zum Thema "**Climbing the Codeberg - Some Developer's Thoughts on Leaving GitHub**" zu Gast. Wir freuen uns euch zu sehen (virtuell oder vor Ort). * 17:45 Uhr: Einlass * 18:15 Uhr: Talk * ab 19:00: Ausklang des Abends Dank an [codecamp:n](https://www.codecamp-n.com/) für Location, Bier und Pizza! \-\-\- As developers increasingly prioritize privacy, digital sovereignty, and true open-source values, many are questioning their reliance on corporate-owned platforms like GitHub. Enter Codeberg—a community-driven, non-profit Git hosting platform funded by donations and powered by Forgejo. But is the grass really greener, and how difficult is the transition? In "Climbing the Codeberg," we’ll explore both the philosophical motivations and the practical realities of leaving GitHub. Walking through a firsthand developer's journey, this talk will guide you through the process of establishing your code’s new home and taking back control of your workflow. In this session, we will cover: * The "Why": Understanding the fundamental differences in philosophy and legal structure between a corporate-owned giant and a non-profit, community-led alternative like Codeberg. * Safe Migration Strategies: Step-by-step insights on migrating repositories (including metadata like issues and releases), proving your identity via Mastodon, and utilizing "tombstoning" techniques to avoid critical security risks like namespace hijacking on your old GitHub account. * Restoring Automation: Leaving GitHub doesn't mean leaving CI/CD behind. We'll dive into leveling up your new environment by setting up local Codeberg Actions runners, exploring both containerized (Docker) approaches and host-level (act_runner) configurations for architectures like Apple Silicon. Whether you are ready to make the full leap to a community-owned forge or simply want to explore what true digital sovereignty looks like, this session will equip you with the tools, commands, and insights needed to successfully summit the Codeberg. \-\-\- Dein Vortrag bei der Java Usergroup Nürnberg! Hast du dich in letzter Zeit in deinem Projekt oder privat mit einem interessanten Thema beschäftigt? Vermutlich ist das nicht nur für dich selbst interessant! Hast du Lust, selber einmal einen Vortrag bei der Java-Usergroup Nürnberg zu halten? Wir sind nicht nur auf Java-Themen fokussiert, sondern beschäftigen uns gern mit und um alles über Software Entwicklung und IT. Wir wollen bei der JUG nicht nur bekannten Speaker\*innen eine Plattform geben und die neuesten State-of-the-Art Technologien vorstellen. Wir freuen uns auch besonders, wenn wir Themen aus unserem technologischen (Arbeits-)alltag Raum geben zu können. Melde dich gerne bei uns, wenn du dazu Lust hast, wir geben wenn gewünscht gerne auch Hilfestellung bei der Vorbereitung!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

**Caller: Kim Thompson** **Band: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra** **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.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).