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**Für Deutsch bitte unten lesen** **Where:** w3.hub, Möckernstrasse 120, 10963 Berlin 2\. OG\, area in the very back **Our events feature the following topics:** The following workshops are always for free and distributed on the following event dates. * 12.01.: What is Bitcoin all about? * 26.01.: Workshop: Send and receive Bitcoin * 09.02.: How to store your Bitcoin password (Seed) * 23.02.: Options to buy Bitcoin and what to watch out for * 09.03.: Workshop: Send Bitcoin in seconds (Lightning) * 23.03.: Workshop: Understand Bitcoin through play * 06.04.: Why only Bitcoin - not Crypto **BBW Telegram-Group:** For questions, feedback and information: https://t.me/+8nEA93930qowODky **Deutsch:** Dieses Event wird in Englisch abgehalten. Für die deutschen Kurse gehe bitte auf unsere deutsche Eventreihe "Bitcoin Beginner Workshops - Entdecke Bitcoin": https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-lab-berlin/events/ **Video** This event will not be recorded and will not be available online afterwards. **Privacy** Attending this event requires that the privacy of all individuals is respected. No recordings of any kind may be made or distributed if people are identifiable. This applies to the event itself, as well as the time before and after it.

This is a placeholder, Rovocon is coming to Berlin! RovoCon is a multi-city series of hands-on AI events where Atlassian experts, AI builders, and a growing community of makers come together for a free, full-day experience. Take part in AI agent workshops, hands-on labs, and peer networking designed to help you turn ideas into action.This event is for developers, builders, and AI practitioners who want to create solutions, automate work, and experiment with AI-powered tools without needing deep coding experience. Dream it, build it, share it. Powered by AI. Dream of new ways to optimize workflows with AI, reimagine how your teams collaborate, and explore entirely new possibilities through human and AI collaboration. Build your ideas into reality in guided, step-by-step sessions with Atlassian experts and alk away with AI solutions ready to put to work Share your insights, learn from others, and connect with Atlassian experts shaping the future of AI-first teamwork. Agenda --- Hosted By Hubert Kut, Atlassian Solution Architect My journey in IT world started as a support engineer. I realised quickly that a lot of teams straggle with collaboration, transparency and tracking work done/undone. That was the time when Atlassian kicked the door down and jumpstarted my career. From that time I'm Atlassian Evangelist, Solution Architect and passionate about Agile Methodology. My business goal is to facilitate people's work by giving them tools that are available from anywhere and at anytime. Key words for myself are simplification and automation. Astrid Sieben, Sales Manager Kathryn Vargas, Product Manager Frederike Häusel, Community Leader --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-berlin-presents-save-the-date-9th-february-2026-rovocon-berlin/.

**Begleite DJ Pablo Cornejo (Chile) am Montag, den 09. Februar, für eine Nacht mit großartiger Musik in Berlin.** Eintritt frei – unterstütze einfach den DJ. Genieße die Musik, lerne neue Leute kennen und hab eine gute Zeit. Es gibt einen Raucherbereich, eine Tischtenniszone für etwas Spaß, und während der Sound perfekt für die Bar ist, wartet die Tanzfläche darauf, dass du sie eroberst! Wir sehen uns dort! **Stile:** House, Electro, Tech-House, Minimal House, Deep House **Format:** Digital und Vinyl **Einlass ab 21 Jahren** **Über Pablo Cornejo** Join DJ Pablo Cornejo (Chile) on Monday February 09th for a night of great music in Berlin. Free entry, just Support the DJ. Enjoy the music, meet new people, and have a good time. There’s a smoking area, a ping pong zone for some fun, and while the sound is perfect for the bar, the dance floor will be ready for you to enjoy! See you there! Styles: House, Electro, Tech-House, MinimalHouse-Deep-House Fomat: Digital and Vinyl 21+ only About Pablo Cornejo (Chile) www.pablocornejomusic.com IG : https://www.instagram.com/pablocornejomusic RA : https://ra.co/events/2323424

This is a **casual, in-person Mavericks meetup** centered around movement rather than conversation alone. We’ll meet at a bouldering gym, climb at our own pace, take breaks, and let conversations happen naturally in between. There’s no training, no coaching, and no performance expectation. Bouldering is chosen deliberately: it’s simple, physical, and clears mental noise fast. You’re focused on the wall, your body, and the next move—which makes everything else drop into the background. This meetup is about: * moving your body * getting out of your head * spending time with people who don’t need constant explanation * letting connection happen without forcing depth You don’t need to be an experienced climber. If you’re comfortable trying things, resting when needed, and staying curious, you’ll be fine. 📍 **Where:** Ostbloc Hauptstraße 13, 10317 Berlin 🕒 **Duration:** Approx. 2 hours (come and go as it fits) 👥 **Group size:** Limited spots to keep it relaxed and manageable Bring comfortable clothes, climbing shoes if you have them (rentals are available), and a normal human level of social energy. No agenda. No outcome. Just movement, presence, and seeing how it unfolds.

Mondays don’t have to be rushed or empty. This Social Butterfly Club Meetup invites you to slow down at the beginning of the week and connect through thoughtful, meaningful conversations. A space for people who like reflecting, listening, and exchanging ideas — without needing to have everything figured out. 🌙 Come as you are. Curiosity is enough. ✨ **Suggested Ice Breaker Question:** *“What’s something you’ve been thinking about a lot lately?”* Orga This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar) Questions? Check our FAQs: [https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/) Meet your host I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect. Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/) LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/) About The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience. Curious to learn more about the Social Butterfly Club? You can explore the bigger picture and stay connected here: [https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join](https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join) Join our Telegram Group: [https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy)

**For English see below** **Treffpunkt:** w3.hub, Möckernstrasse 120, 10963 Berlin 2\. OG\, hinterer Bereich **Unsere Eventreihe hat die Themen:** Die folgenden Workshops sind immer kostenlos und auf die gesamte Eventreihe verteilt. Wir werden es dir auch ermöglichen, dass du zu jedem Zeitpunkt in die Eventreihe einfach einsteigen kannst. Die Eventreihe endet mit dem letzten Termin, aber sie wird danach sofort von vorn beginnen und wir werden das Datum der Events dann anpassen. * 12.01.: Was ist Bitcoin eigentlich? * 26.01.: Workshop: Bitcoin senden und empfangen * 09.02.: Workshop: Bitcoin/ Bitcoin Passwort (Seed) sicher aufbewahren * 23.02.: Wo man Bitcoin kaufen könnte und auf was man achten sollte * 09.03.: Workshop: Bitcoin in Sekunden versenden (Lightning) * 23.03.: Bitcoin vererben * 06.04.: Warum nur Bitcoin - nicht Crypto * 20.04.: Workshop: Bitcoin spielerisch verstehen **BBW Telegram-Gruppe:** Für Fragen, Feedback und Infos: https://t.me/+8nEA93930qowODky **Anmeldungen:** Diese sind nicht erforderlich. Sollte es zu voll werden, werden wir aber Personen mit einer Anmeldungsbestätigung Vorrang geben. Teilt uns in eurer Anmeldung lediglich die Anzahl der Personen mit - keine weiteren Infos erforderlich: * meetup.com (Teilnahme beim Event gilt als Bestätigung für eine Person) * X/Twitter: @bbwberlin * Email: bbw@bitcoinexplained.de * Telegram: https://t.me/+8nEA93930qowODky * oder mündliche Absprache mit den Organisatoren für Folgeevents Wir freuen uns auf jeden Teilnehmer und hoffen, auch dich bei einem unserer Events begrüßen zu dürfen. **Video** Dieses Event wird nicht aufgezeichnet und auch nicht irgendwo danach online verfügbar sein. **English** This event here is in German. The event "[ENG] Bitcoin Beginner Workshops - Explore Bitcoin" is in English and can be found under this link: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-lab-berlin **Privatsphäre** Die Teilnahme bei diesem Event verpflichtet dazu, dass die Privatsphäre von allen Personen gewahrt wird. Es dürfen keine Aufnahmen jeglicher Art gemacht oder verbreitet werden, wenn Personen dabei erkenntlich sind. Das bezieht sich auf das Event ansich, die Zeit davor und danach.

Liebe Rhetorikfreunde, Habt ihr Lust, die Kunst des Redens zu erlernen? Du kannst als Gast einfach reinschnuppern oder als Clubmitglied das volle Programme nutzen. Mithilfe eines ausgezeichneten praxisorientierten Programms kannst du einen von 11 verschiedenen Lernpfaden auswählen und in 5 aufeinander aufbauenden Stufen lernen: * frei und ohne Blackout zu reden * unterhaltsam und überzeugend zu präsentieren * souverän zu moderieren * Deine Körpersprache wirkungsvoll einzusetzen * spontan zu einem vorher unbekannten Thema zu pitchen Haben wir dich neugierig gemacht? Ganz gleich, ob du einfach mal „reinschnuppern“ oder dein Können gleich mit einer kurzen Stegreifrede unter Beweis stellen möchtest – wir freuen uns auf dich. Willkommen sind * Redebegeisterte * Redescheue * Kreative, denen die Werkzeuge zur Kommunikation fehlen * Angestellte/Selbstständige, die besser vor Publikum oder vorm Chef reden wollen Du kannst bei uns alle aktuellen Herausforderungen trainieren: * Präsenztreffen vor Publikum * Onlinetreffen * Präsentieren * Pitchen Wir freuen uns auf rege Teilnahme und Anmeldung. *** Der Eintritt ist kostenfrei. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 19:00 Uhr. Einlass ab 18:45 Uhr.

Empowered in Tech, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPK, come together to invite you to a new **FLINTA Talk Night**: an event designed to explore and address career progression challenges, offering a space for FLINTA\* professionals to reflect, learn and connect. ⏰ **Agenda** **18:00 – Doors Open** **18:30 – Welcome and Intro by Empowered in Tech** **18:35 – Talk by** **Fraunhofer IPK: *Equal Opportunities Are Essential to Innovation*.** Facilitated by Ruth Asan and Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic. Researchers need the space to develop their full potential in order to have the groundbreaking ideas that drive us forward. A diverse, inclusive working environment for all is not just a noble goal, but also a competitive advantage. * Ruth Asan explains the approaches and programs we use at Fraunhofer IPK to implement fair career and development opportunities, specifically for FLINTA. * Building on this, Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic will introduce the technologies developed by Fraunhofer IPK – from digital twins that connect engineering, simulation, and real-time shop-floor data to decentralized data spaces. Together, we will demonstrate that equitable opportunities unlock people’s potential and that our technology turns that potential into measurable impact for industry — smarter, more sustainable, and more human. **19:05 – Break** **19:15 – Talk: *The Hidden Half of the Job.*** Facilitated by Anastasiia Kudriavtseva. A practical guide on the thinking, explaining and negotiating that happens before and after the code, and quietly defines your career, and how to get better at it without losing your mind. In this talk participants will learn: ✔️ How AI changes what “good engineering work” looks like ✔️ How to adapt your message to reach different target audiences ✔️ Tackling daily standups and complaining in retrospectives (correctly!) ✔️ Tracking your work with a WTF-notebook and progress notes ✔️ How to ask for and use feedback without combusting ✔️ How to manage your energy on good and bad days **19:45 – Open Networking Round** (Hosted program concludes) 🍴 **Food & drinks** We’ll have water, coffee, and tea available. **Food won’t be provided**, so feel free to bring something to eat. 👋 **About Empowered in Tech** We are a local community in Berlin dedicated to empowering FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) people to excel in their tech journey. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events.Stay in touch with the community! Join our Slack: [https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack](https://bit.ly/EiTSlack) **✨ About Ruth Asan** Ruth Asan is the equal opportunities officer at Fraunhofer IPK and the deputy equal opportunities officer of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. She has a background in political communication and has been working as an expert for digital communication at Fraunhofer IPK since 2018. **✨ About Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic** Since 2024, she has been leading the department of Extended Reality at Fraunhofer IPK. She has around 10 years of experience as a researcher, with focus on developing innovative smart services and data-oriented business models. **✨ About Anastasiia Kudriavtseva** Frontend Engineer with a focus on React, and experience UI/UX design, with a background in robotics and computer systems. Worked across biopharma, publishing, and defence tech. Originally from Ukraine, now based in Berlin. 📍**Host** This evening will be kindly hosted by Fraunhofer IPK, a research and development institution in the field of production technology. They are located in Berlin-Charlottenburg, at Pascalstr. 13 – 14 10587 Berlin. Learn more: [Fraunhofer IPK](https://www.ipk.fraunhofer.de/) **☂️ About the FLINTA label** This event is labeled as FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) as we make it a mission to empower women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech community. That being said, we don't exclude anybody! Cis men are welcome to join, just bear in mind that the topics will be discussed from this perspective. 😊 💗 **Code of Conduct** We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events. Our events aim to empower diverse women and we welcome everyone who identifies as a woman or another underrepresented group in tech or an ally.We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct for our events: [https://berlincodeofconduct.org/](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) 📸 **Media Consent** We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy.

​**🗓️ About the Event:** We all know how tiring it's to send endless CVs each day just for a chance of an interview. Especially for us migrants it can be even harder with lacking the network, privileges and glass ceilings. In this workshop we will dissect the job hunting process and brainstorm ideas on how to improve our chances and what we can do collaboratively together as a group actively hunting for a job but tired of doing and thinking it alone. No registration is require. Only your energy and ideas 🔥 Note: Bring a list of useful websites and links you would like to share in the workshop (ex: board jobs, articles, newsletters, networks, events, ... etc) We stand in this together ✊ ​ **🧑‍💻 About MigraTech** ​Are you new to Berlin or looking to expand your network as a migrant working in Tech? Are you interested in finding a community of tech migrants professionals living & working in Berlin and share similar struggles? ​Join us for a relaxed and friendly meetups including socializing, cultural exchange, and community building! Whether you’re here for work, study, or a fresh start, this is the perfect chance to: ​ ✅ Join a like minded community sharing same struggles ✅ Non-Corporate and a friendly environment ✅ Meet fellow migrants from diverse backgrounds ✅ Share experiences, tips, and stories about life in Berlin ✅ Discover resources and advice for settling in the city ​ **🍻 What to Expect:** * ​Casual mingling over drinks/snacks * ​A safe, inclusive space where everyone belongs * ​Discover MigraTech community ​ **🌍 Who’s Welcome?** This event is open to *all* tech migrants and internationals in Berlin, no matter how long you’ve been here or where you’re from. Bring your stories, questions, and positive vibes! ​ **💬 RSVP:** No registration is required. Invite all your tech migrant friends and colleagues. ​🔔 Check our Telegram for any changes: [https://t.me/migratechorg](https://t.me/migratechorg) ​ **📍 Exact Location:** Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctg3Dz1wgbzdRsi68](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctg3Dz1wgbzdRsi68) How to reach the space: [https://ibb.co/Ld3R89t5](https://ibb.co/Ld3R89t5)

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

**Topic: How to decouple from US tech?** With the current US government, it become obvious that many big US tech-companies are exactly that: US-companies, which are political players and will pick a side. Therefore, the question is not if we should decouple from those companies but of how we can achieve that. **What to Expect:** * A concise, 5-10 minute expert presentation introducing us to the nuances of the topic. * Engage in insightful discussions with fellow participants in breakout groups, exploring diverse experiences and practices. * Dive into prepared questions designed to challenge and expand your perspective on the topic. * A fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts passionate about software development and team building. *** **Broadening Our Discussions:** We explore a wide range of topics, including Extreme Programming (XP), agile management methods, lean theory, career management, programming katas, and other areas related to software development. Whether you're new to software, a seasoned practitioner, or an expert, your insights and experiences are valued here! *** **Event Details:** We'll gather from 7:00 PM, officially start the session at 7:15 PM, and take a break at 8:30 PM to decide the topic for our next session. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and connect!

Join us for a special edition of Today’s Global Leader featuring **Nora Fehlbaum**, chair of the board of directors and former CEO of the legendary design brand Vitra and a third-generation leader of the family-owned company. Leave with a fresh perspective on how meaningful spaces can shape the future of work and society, and take away practical insights on sustainability as a guiding design principle, long-term leadership, and running a family business with purpose. Under Nora Fehlbaum’s leadership, Vitra has explored how design, sustainability, and culture can intersect to create spaces that endure and inspire long-term thinking, responsible choices, and new forms of collaboration. From its newly opened Bowery showroom in New York to cultural moments on the Vitra Campus and the contemplative Doshi Retreat, Vitra’s projects show that design is as much about mindset and meaning as it is about aesthetics. ESMT faculty member **[Nora Grasselli](https://esmt.berlin/person/nora-grasselli)**, a leadership and New Work expert, will set the stage with insights into how evolving work cultures are reshaping the future of leadership. The subsequent Q&A with Nora Fehlbaum, with plenty of time for audience questions, will be moderated by **[Astrid Frohloff](https://astrid-frohloff.de/)**, journalist, TV host, and executive coach. **About the Today’s Global Leader event series** Today’s Global Leader is an ESMT event series in hybrid format. Successful business leaders share their leadership philosophies and position themselves on current political and economic topics in an open discussion. Interaction with a diverse audience, including international students and other young leaders, is guaranteed. Check out our past events with Ola Källenius, Christian Sewing, among others on **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBplsEOOPkF1BBD5Y7KNlHKig14RAgN9)**. **About the speakers** **Nora Fehlbaum** is the chair of the board of directors of the Swiss furniture manufacturing company Vitra, leading the family-owned company in the third generation. Fehlbaum joined Vitra in 2010 and was initially responsible for the Vitra Campus, the global launch of Vitra’s online shops, and the expansion of the Vitra Accessories Collection, before taking the helm in 2016 as CEO until the end of 2025. While the first generation laid the company’s commercial foundations, and the second added a cultural dimension through the development of the Vitra Campus and the Vitra Design Museum along with its collection, the third generation represented by Fehlbaum puts the spotlight on sustainable thinking and action. **[Nora Grasselli](https://esmt.berlin/person/nora-grasselli)** is a lecturer in leadership, a member of the ESMT faculty, as well as a program director for executive education programs. Her teaching and research interests are leadership for middle managers, leadership transitions, collaboration across organizational boundaries, teamwork mediated through technology, experiential learning, and innovation in executive education. Her work has been published in journals such as MIT Sloan Management Review, Harvard Business Manager, Organization Studies, and Harvard Business Publishing, as well as popular business media such as European Business Review and Forbes. **About the moderator** **[Astrid Frohloff](https://astrid-frohloff.de/)** is an independent conference moderator, executive coach, and communications consultant specializing in executive media training and high-level moderation. A former national TV presenter, she produced some 250 films and reports, served as spokesperson for Reporters Without Borders for 12 years, and now trains executives in media and presentation skills while advising organizations on event design and delivery. **In cooperation with [Initiative Zukunftsfähige Führung](https://izf.org/)**

Meet other people in the Berlin tech industry in a low key, no expectations setting. We all have to eat, so don't eat alone! Rules: 1\. Register 2\. Show up \(we have limited seats\) 3\. Meet people 4\. Be nice and enjoy dinner\! There are no other expectations :)

Our friend **Dmitri Katz**, a 10 years+ long time friend and huge supporter of **STEM4Health**, **G4A**, **Digital Health**, and every **Innovation in Healthcare**, is organizing this event. I highly recommend to attend. Please register at https://luma.com/m47avlhj. AI is offering new opportunities to address persistent, high-impact societal challenges. In domains where social and human stakes are high, practical value will depend not only on technical performance, but on how well AI systems are aligned with ethical, institutional, and operational realities. Addressing this need requires sustained, cross-disciplinary collaboration grounded in real-world practice. To this end, **ÆTHOS Berlin** is building an interdisciplinary community of founders, researchers, practitioners, domain experts, and policymakers. ​In this workshop, we will discuss real-world care challenges and the constraints that shape responsible AI use. Participants are invited to contribute practical perspectives. ​**What we aim to produce:** ​The workshop will produce Challenge Briefs: short documents that describe (a) a concrete care problem, (b) its real-world impact, and (c) the key institutional, ethical, and practical constraints involved. Where it emerges naturally, the briefs may also note open directions for work, such as further research or approaches for AI implementation. The briefs will be published publicly after the event and shared as reference material for future research and innovation. ​**Workshop format (2 hours):** * ​Short, problem‑focused inputs from care‑domain experts, early‑stage startups, and other workshop attendees. * ​Small, mixed working groups * ​Each group drafts one brief using a simple structure: Problem · Impact · Constraints · Directions * ​Sharing and discussion ​**Why your participation matters:** * ​Help ensure that actual constraints shape how AI problems are defined * ​Bring institutional, ethical, and operational realities into the discussion early * ​Contribute to challenge definitions that shape the community’s future focus * ​Be acknowledged as a contributing participant in this first workshop ​ **What participation could involve:** * ​Share a real-world care‑domain challenge * ​Contributing to the drafting group * ​Bring a laptop if possible. ​This is an ÆTHOS community initiative. Participants are welcome to share what they are working on, but the focus will remain on problem framing rather than product pitching. If you have questions or would like to help with the workshop, please let us know. Warm Regards, Dmitri Katz ÆTHOS Initiative team [dmitrikatz23@gmail.com](mailto:dmitrikatz23@gmail.com) Place: Æthos Station, 3rd Floor, Lohmühlenstraße 65, Kreuzberg, Berlin

**Title**: Powering AI Through Data Modernization: Modernizing ETL with Databricks & Unity Catalog In this session, we will discuss how enterprises are modernizing their data platforms by migrating from legacy ETL tools (such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses) to Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and how Unity Catalog enables enterprise-grade governance, security, and discoverability across data and AI assets. We will start with food and drinks at 6pm and then move into the presentation at 6:30pm. The session will cover: * Why traditional ETL platforms are becoming a bottleneck for scale, cost, and AI adoption * How Databricks changes the data engineering and analytics operating mode * The role of Unity Catalog in centralized governance * How this foundation enables AI and Gene.AI use cases on trusted data * Q&A Our speaker for this event is **Hirenkumar Dholariya**. Hirenkumar Dholariya is a Senior Data Engineering Architect with 18+ years of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms for global Fortune 500 organizations, delivering up to 40% system performance improvement and 20–35% infrastructure cost reduction through large-scale migration from legacy ETL platforms to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures. He specializes in Databricks-based data engineering, Unity Catalog–driven governance, and building scalable, secure, and real-time analytics platforms. He has led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from tools such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses to Databricks, establishing governed data foundations using Unity Catalog and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on top of trusted data platforms. His leadership focuses on architecting durable data platforms, enabling teams to move faster with confidence, and translating data and AI investments into measurable business outcomes. *

This meetup is designed to be an open forum amongst our community. We intend for it to be an opportunity for members to showcase what projects we've been working on this year related to Linux and AWS. If you are a current (or aspiring) professional looking for a practical way to build your experience with Linux and cloud computing, this event is for you! About us: Respect The Tech is an organization focused on information technology education and innovation. Our mission is to innovate technology education through virtual labs and gamified training. All of our team members are experienced professionals in the cybersecurity and cloud computing field. We are based out of the DMV and aim to serve the DMV with the same tools that enabled us to be successful with technology. *** Requirements: A functional laptop AWS account created and ready to use (free tier recommended)

Join us on **Tuesday, February 10, 2026,** for our next **Loudoun CyberTech Event** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**! Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1nxjC-D1RQISSo6DBxjhJ4wdwxz1 Please join us for an evening with **David Beabou**t to explore what success actually looks like in a cyber community! Expect a lively, interactive conversation grounded in real world experience, shared learning, and practical insights. With over 17 years in cybersecurity and national security, **David Beabout** brings a rare blend of operational depth and executive leadership, currently serving as **Deputy Global CISO at NTT Security Holding**s, with prior experience at **Deloitte, Booz Allen**, and **U.S. Army Counterintelligence.** He has advised C-Suite leaders and government partners to rearchitect threat intelligence across 900+ companies worldwide and actively gives back through board service with **NightDragon** and as an advisor to **The Cyber Guild.** Bring your ideas, your perspective, and your energy for an engaging February session! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:00 Welcome 6:15 Conversation with **David Beabout** 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

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**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition) **Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data. Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications. Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer'' will be Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30PM til 7ish at Crooked Run Fermentation (22455 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA ). **BONUS** there is a Senor Ramon Taqueria as part of the brewery; so it will be a “Taco Wednesday” for everyone ;) **Venue for February:** Crooked Run Fermentation (https://crookedrunfermentation.com/sterling-virginia-2/) - Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. Started in 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia, Crooked Run has developed a following for creative and nuanced beverages across a variety of styles, from lagers to IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, sours, and beyond beer. In 2017, we opened our main production facility in Sterling, Virginia, and will open a third location in northeast DC in 2022. Opened in 2017, the Sterling location features a bustling taproom, outdoor biergarten, 10 BBL brewhouse, and best of all, TACOS! Senor Ramon Taqueria offers a full menu of tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, and more. Come relax with 12 beers on tap, weekend live music, and some great food! If you're biking, we're right off the W&OD Trail. **Additional Info:** We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. Have a great week and see you later this month! Cheers, Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of @NoVABeerSec