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Many people come to Luxembourg expecting that friendships will happen naturally. Yet months or even years later, they still feel disconnected, lonely or unsure where to start. In this Meetup we'll explore why making friends as an adult can be surprisingly difficult, what gets in the way, and what can actually help. This is not a networking event and it's not therapy. It's a relaxed, honest conversation with other people who may be facing similar challenges. You'll leave with new perspectives, practical ideas and perhaps a few new connections too.

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**Who:** Philosophy Social is a regular philosophical discussion group that is open to anyone with intellectual curiosity and would love to expand their horizons through dialogue. No previous philosophical experience necessary. **Where**: Nuuk coffee shop (ex Gruppetto) **Duration**: 90 min **What to expect**: *"Cogito Ergo Sum"* We are kicking off the series focusing on Descartes - Meditations on First Philosophy. We will have 7 sessions during which we will discuss specific sections with pre-defined questions/themes. If you miss one or some of the sessions? No problem - as long as you read the relevant section, do join us! **Details for first sync (out of 7):** Our First sync (out of 7) will focus on setting the context, Descartes' project, his intended audience, and his communication strategy by reading the Introduction/preface and the dedication to the theological faculty of the Sorbonne. ## Reading order 1. Optional: *Le Libraire au Lecteur* — “The Bookseller/Publisher to the Reader” Note: French publication context, not part of the core Latin sequence. 1. *Sapientissimis Clarissimisque Viris Sacrae Facultatis Theologiae Parisiensis Decano et Doctoribus* “Dedication to the Dean and Doctors of the Faculty of Theology of Paris” 1. *Praefatio ad Lectorem* “Preface to the Reader” 1. *Synopsis sex sequentium Meditationum* “Synopsis of the following six Meditations” **Discussion will focus on:** \* What Descartes aims to achieve with the Meditations. \* Why he addresses the Sorbonne and how he tries to win their support. \* Which parts of the introduction feel strategic, modern, or outdated today? **How it works:** 1. Check-in (5–10 min): Discuss what was difficult or striking in the reading. 1. Close reading (20–30 min): Read 1–2 key passages together and clarify terms. 1. Discussion (30–40 min): Use guiding questions and link abstract arguments to examples. 1. Wrap-up (5–10 min): Share one takeaway sentence and confirm reading for the next session. **House keeping rules:** We strive to offer a safe space for people to share thought-provoking conversations that will hopefully stay with you even after : ) **1\. Come prepared:** Read the relevant sections for the sync ahead of time **2\. Think for yourself** (no chatgpt take aways!) **3\. Every voice should be heard:** Don't cut people off but also ensure everyone speaks succinctly to ensure everyone has a chance to speak **4\. Keep it polite and civilized** \- It's not a debate competition to win\. **Want to continue the discussions even further?** No problem - join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HkrhazfVXolFUc2cjoCAv6?mode=gi_t

⚡ **Circle** by **AI & Coffee — Luxembourg's In-Person AI Community** AI is moving faster than any of us can keep up with alone. The best way to make sense of it — and stay ahead of it — is by getting in the same room as people who are just as obsessed with it as you are. That is exactly what AI & Coffee is about. We are bringing together Luxembourg's most curious, creative and driven minds for an afternoon of open, honest and energising conversations about artificial intelligence — not in theory, but in practice. No slides. No pitches. No pressure. Just real people, real ideas and real connections over great coffee. ☕🤖 *** 📅 **Sunday 7 June \| 15:00 – 17:00** 📍 **Haerz,** [44 Grand-Rue, 1660 Ville-Haute Luxembourg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47954fcdf0e202e1:0x46088203fe8a3611?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) *** ☕ **What we will talk about** AI & Coffee is an open conversation — guided by curiosity and driven by the people in the room. Expect discussions around: * What is actually happening in AI right now — the real breakthroughs, the real hype * Tools, projects and experiments people are building and testing * Practical AI use cases across industries — finance, marketing, tech, healthcare and more * Ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from people at different stages of their AI journey Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to show something you are working on. Some of the best conversations at our last event started with someone sharing their screen. 💡 *** 👥 **Who is this for?** Developers and engineers building with AI Founders and entrepreneurs exploring AI for their business Investors and mentors looking to understand what is coming Researchers and students at the forefront of AI Creatives experimenting with AI tools Corporate professionals curious about AI's impact on their industry And anyone who simply cannot stop thinking about where AI is heading If AI excites, challenges or intrigues you — you belong here. *** ✨ **What to expect** A warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where everyone has a seat at the table. Our host will kick things off with a few conversation sparks and the latest AI highlights — then the rest is yours. Meet, talk, connect and exchange freely. No commitment. No agenda. No pressure. Just the kind of afternoon that leaves you energised, inspired and already looking forward to the next one. *** 🎉 **The only cost is your own coffee or drink.** Bring your curiosity, your ideas and an open mind — and let's keep building one of the most exciting AI communities in Luxembourg. 🇱🇺 👉 Register now — spots are limited and they go fast!

We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am. Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation. This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul. If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us! Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.

*** we are at the outdoor bar Mikrosomos and usually at the long bench tables. they to find an organiser and say hi!! Want to practise French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 English 🇬🇧 Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 — or ANY language you can find a partner for? Then join our crew of friendly expats & locals for a night of chats, laughs & global energy 🎉 In Luxembourg, speaking multiple languages is basically a superpower 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ — but this meetup is all about connection, not perfection. Beginners, pros & “I understand but can’t speak” people — all welcome 😄 Don’t feel like practising a language? 😎 No worries — you’re STILL totally welcome! come hang out, meet people & enjoy the international vibes anyway 🥂✨ Come for the languages — stay for the laughter, friendships & drinks 🍹 ✨ What You’ll Find ✔ Super chill atmosphere 😌 ✔ Expats from everywhere 🌍 ✔ Zero pressure — just vibes ✨ ✔ “How do you say…?” moments 🤔😂 ✔ Old friends & new — ❤️ 🍹 AFTER-EXCHANGE APÉRO 🤩 Languages warm-up… Drinks cool-down… Balance restored 😌🍺 Most weeks we wander to another bar afterwards for beer, bites & bonus socialising. Just follow the organisers — they know the 🔥 hotspots 😉 🪧 HOW IT WORKS ➡️ Sit with the group for the language you want to practise ➡️ Switch groups anytime — totally chill ➡️ Rare language? Post in the group & find your match 💫 ➡️ Luxembourgish shows up too 🇱🇺 ⚠️ By attending, you agree organisers can’t be held liable for regulation violations (or accidental grammar crimes 😜)

*Full Plate: A Wellbeing Brunch for Dads* 5 June & 21 June 2026 | 10:30–12:30 Fatherhood is full — full of joy, full of change, and sometimes full of things we don't quite know how to say out loud. This informal brunch is a space for dads to come together, share experiences, and feel a little less alone in it all. There's plenty of room for whatever's on your mind. No advice-giving, no pressure — just good food, honest chat, and a genuinely supportive space. Facilitated by Johanna, a qualified wellbeing professional, the group is a peer support environment — not therapy — with signposting to local services where helpful. Open to all dads.

Discover some of Luxembourg's most spectacular natural scenery on this unforgettable hike through the heart of Little Switzerland. Route 2 takes you past fascinating rock formations, dramatic gorges, narrow fissures, and hidden labyrinths carved by time. **Highlights along the way:** • The legendary rock landscapes of Berdorf • The dark, mysterious passage of Kuelscheier • The dramatic Wollefsschlucht gorge • The iconic Schéissendëmpel waterfall with its charming romantic bridge — a true landmark of Luxembourg tourism **Important notes:** • There is currently a diversion between Meelebuer and Predigtstull due to forestry work • Please bring at least 2 liters of water and wear long trousers for tick protection • Estimated completion time: \~10 hours for the full route (everybody can do as much as they want from it) **Weather:** Perfect conditions — 19°C and cloudy which is ideal for such a long trail ☀️ **Please note:** This hike will not be repeated later this year, so don't miss it! **More info:** [hike.lu](https://hike.lu/?tribe_events=%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f-mullerthal-trails-1-2-3-%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f)

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

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

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately. The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**. This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects. **Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places: * **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page) * **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/) After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.