Critical Design

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at our Copenhagen Shut Up & Write! sessions. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, résumé, melody, poem, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: - 15 minutes of hellos and getting settled; maybe some quick intros. - Then, the timer starts! : writing for 1 hour. - After the hour is up... chat / take off / keep writing, if you're on a roll. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens once the hour of writing is complete. Writing can be very solitary... connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. It's best to be on time, but BEING LATE IS ALSO OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check in with us after the session. (We’ll be the ones with the small Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.

**Co-working for writers in Amager!** Join us for an hour of focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in the area. We meet in this lovely spacious café, chilled out, usually not very busy at this time, with an on-site bakery of delicious pastries. Once everyone is here and settled, I will lead a quick introduction, and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. After the hour is up feel free to chat / take off / keep writing if you're on a roll. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, and it can be a great way to learn from eachother. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Practical Details:** WiFi name / password: Kasada / haveaniceday Travel / Parking info: Kasada is just a few minutes walk from Lergravsparken Metro Station. We will usually be at the (only) round table, with power outlets if you need one. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Velkommen årets første Meetup i Halsnæs. I dag kommer vi - på opfordring - til at kigge nærmere på medier på din hjemmeside. Nærmere bestemt billeder, video, lyd og øvrige filer. Hvad skal du bruge hvornår? og hvordan sikrer du, at medierne ikke sløver din hjemmeside? og samtidig hjælper din søgeoptimering? Planen for aftenen er 1. Velkomst 2. Hvem er hvem? 3. Aftenens emne 4. Spørgsmål fra deltagerne. Har du problemer med din hjemmeside som du ikke selv kan løse? 5. Tak for i aften **Please note, this meetup will be in danish**

Join us for a casual, social puzzle solving event that takes place in a bar. You can find the location 4 days before the event by solving the simple puzzle in this link: https://puzzledpint.org/events/january-2026/#location-intro

Fulfillment. Joy. – Do you know what it is? Do you feel it now? Many of us are living lives that have “just sort of happened”. We had a dream, a vision (maybe we still do) for what we wanted our lives to look like. Somewhere along the way, life took over and something else ended up happening. We made decisions, took a turn down a path, and now our life isn’t what we thought it would be. Or we’re living someone else’s life. Maybe it’s what our parent’s wanted for us. What we believe our partner or a potential partner might want. Or maybe it’s what we believe we need to do and have to be happy. I was one of these people. My life checked all the boxes for what I thought I needed in order to be happy. And still, I wasn’t. Join me for a coffee talk on what it means to live a Life By Design. Where your choices are deliberate and based on your authentic, true self. What you have to let go off to achieve this (hint: the notion that vulnerability is a weakness and feelings of fear and guilt) and who you will become in the process.

Dear all, Once again, it is time for a physical Meetup in the GTD Copenhagen Community. We will meet at Danske Regioner, Dampfærgevej 22, 2100 København Ø, where Bente Villumsen will host the meeting. We will meet on Tuesday, 13th of January, at 17.00. The topic for the meeting is **the five GTD steps with a deep dive into the Capture step**. So come and join us if you would like a chance to improve your own GTD system. Our Copenhagen-based GTD Coach, Michael Eltong Gade, will take us through all five steps of GTD before we focus on the Capture step. We hope that the topic will give you the tools to make 2026 a great GTD year. After the presentation, we will discuss our own GTD Systems and focus on the Capture step. You will get ideas to improve the Capture step from Michael and the meeting participants. If time allows, we will discuss tips and tricks for challenges you have with the GTD practice. We look very much forward to seeing you. Best regards, Bente Villumsen, Jens Hynne Petersen, and Michael Eltong Gade

**RUN THE CITY. MEET THE WORLD.** We launched something new - and what a success it was! With up to 40 people we run beautiful routes through Copenhagen on our social runs - and you're invited to be part of the next edition and kick off the New Year full of energy. **DEAR WORLD RUNS** is for those who want to move, connect, and feel the city in motion. Whether you're a regular runner or just curious to join, this is your moment. 🏃‍♂️ **The Run** • Friendly but fun pace - we go easy on the first one, but with ambition • Approx. 5–6 km, accessible for most • You don’t need to be “fast” - just bring energy ☕ **The Vibe** • Post-run coffee/tea included & hangout at Nomad Day Bar in the 25hours hotel on beautiful Paper Island • Come solo or bring a friend - we’ll make it social • Led by the Dear World crew 📍**Where & When** Nomad Day Bar / 25hours Hotel Paper Island 🗓️ Tuesday, 13 January 2026 🕙 18:00H sharp (meet from 17:45) **We run the city - join us.** Let’s make this the start of something that moves us all. #DWRuns #DearWorldCPH

**Job searching can be confusing, emotionally demanding, and sometimes overwhelming — especially during periods of transition or uncertainty.** This workshop is a supportive, exploratory space for anyone navigating the job-search process and wanting more clarity, confidence, and grounding. Rather than focusing on performance or “having the right answers,” we’ll focus on **understanding where we are**, how uncertainty shows up for us, and how to talk about our experiences in a more compassionate and constructive way. During the workshop, we will: * normalize uncertainty as a natural part of professional transitions * reflect on how recent experiences have affected our confidence and direction * explore what gives us energy and what drains it in our daily and weekly activities * start building language around motivation, values, and professional identity * connect these insights to job searching and interview communication This session is **not about making big life decisions** or figuring everything out. It’s about **noticing patterns, gaining perspective, and feeling less alone in the process**. The workshop is open to: * job-seekers at any stage * people in transition or affected by layoffs * anyone curious about reflecting on their professional direction in a supportive group You’re welcome to attend this workshop on its own, or in combination with the **Mock Interview sessions earlier the same day**. No preparation is needed — curiosity is enough 🌱 ## 🕒 Practical info **Format:** Interactive, reflective, and discussion-based Individual reflection, small group sharing, and guided exercises **Duration:** 1.5 hours **What to bring:** A notebook and something to write with

Let's get together and see some new and familiar faces again - no agenda, just cocoa and good vibes. See you there!

As part of our next Okvil meeting, we will cover several of the questions that came up during our previous session, including choosing a bank, understanding spending habits and exploring useful apps that show all your accounts in one place. 💸 We will also talk more about how tax payments work on investment returns and go through the process of opening an investment account together. 💅🏻 If time allows, we can also touch on how to choose stocks and funds based on your goals and risk level. Don’t forget to RSVP so we know you’re joining. Looking forward to another cosy and informative session together! ✨

**Presentation** !!The presentation will be in English and will NOT be available online.!! For the first event of 2026 CNUG has the pleasure of bringing two presenters each focusing on a 2026 hot topic within the .Net development world. Doors open at 16:30 and the first talk starts at 17:00. **"Test Containers" by Morten Christensen** *Testcontainers is an open source library for providing throwaway, lightweight instances of databases, message brokers, web browsers, or just about anything that can run in a Docker container.* *During this session we'll dive into some practical examples of writing/running outside-in tests (end to end tests) using XUnit and Testcontainers for the database and message broker needs.* *We'll cover the test fixture setup, debugging experience and running the same tests in a Yaml Pipeline in Azure DevOps.* **"Aspire end to end flows" by Toni Petrina** *.NET Aspire has changed the way we tie together .NET services. It's an opinionated approach towards building an application stack including both our services and external dependencies.* *After writing and tying our services, the focus shifts to testing and deployment. In this session we will take a look at how to effectively test distributed applications built with Aspire. We will also take a look at how to deploy such applications onto our infrastructure with the special focus on day 2 operations.* Places are limited, so if you sign up, be sure to show up!! * 17.00 - 17.10 Arrival and Welcome by CNUG (10 min) * 17.10 -17.20 Introduction by Visma e-conomic (Host) * 17.20 - 18.10 Test Containers (Morten) (50 min) * 18.10 - 18.40 Networking break (30 min) * 18.40 - 19.30 Aspire (Toni Petrina) (50 min) * 19.30 - 20.00 Announcements and Goodbye (30 min)

👉 **Book your Wednesday dinner here:** [https://experiences.thesilvers.dk/en/experience/888e7ead29897175b5597495369f18f2](https://experiences.thesilvers.dk/en/experience/888e7ead29897175b5597495369f18f2) A weekly dinner series in private homes of the senior generation across Copenhagen, where small groups join the table for an evening of food, conversation, and life experience. Every Wednesday, we bring together a table of **5–8 people of all ages** for dinner hosted by a **Silver** in their home — a senior (65+) with decades of life experience, perspective, and stories to share. It’s a real dinner where you get direct access to stories of someone who has lived a long, complex life - and the time to ask real questions and hear how things played out. And it's totally unique. *P.S Some validation: After 650+ guests this year, 90 dinners, and 200 feedback forms collected: our Silvers Dinners have received an overall rating of **4.7/5*** **What to expect** * A home-cooked meal (vegetarian options available) * One Silver host (65+ years of experience) opening their home and life experience * 5–8 guests of mixed ages and backgrounds *\*note, people book directly on our site, so the numbers who click attending on meetup don't show how many people will be there.* * Silvers' storytelling, knowledge, and conversation around the table * Evenings that are authentic, human, and inspiring. **How it works** * You book a **Wednesday that suits you** * Answer **two short questions** * You receive host + location details by email after booking Each dinner takes place in **Copenhagen or nearby**, always at the time you choose. **Who is it for?** Everyone. People who are curious. People new to the city. Locals, internationals, students, professionals, retirees. Come solo or with a friend — most people come alone and leave with some new connections. **Practical info:** 📍 Location: Seniors private homes in Copenhagen (shared after booking) 🕖 Time: Wednesdays (varies by date — you choose) 🍽️ Price: From **DKK 400** 👉 **Book your Wednesday dinner here:** [https://experiences.thesilvers.dk/en/experience/888e7ead29897175b5597495369f18f2](https://experiences.thesilvers.dk/en/experience/888e7ead29897175b5597495369f18f2) No matching dates right now? New Wednesdays open regularly. Questions? Reach out via the event page or visit **www.thesilvers.dk**. ***

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Welcome to the Personal Growth BookClub Copenhagen! On the 17th January we will discuss the topic of **"Beyond Resiliency I: Turning obstacles into opportunities"** Main book **"The Obstacle Is the Way:** **The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph"** By Ryan Holiday You can find it in the public library [Bibliotek.dk](https://bibliotek.dk/materiale/the-obstacle-is-the-way_ryan-holiday/work-of%3A870970-basis%3A139172159?type=bog&tid=zTKQw17651895829413272124985) in multiple formats [Libb](https://libbyapp.com/search/ereolenglobal/search/query-The%20Obstacle%20Is%20the%20Way/page-1)y in audiobook and ebook Summary: [Productivity Game](https://youtu.be/UnjI99dkigY?si=q-HzpDlVy3Qx60jv) Alternative book: **"Anti-fragile"** by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Yes, this is the book for February. It is long and maybe we can read it some parts already for January. What can you expect from the **meetup**? * A safe space to discuss about the topic * A short summary of the book by one of the members (Agnes will do it this time) * A not-so-strict moderated discussion based on the book * Sometimes, short participative activities to activate the discussion or reach common grounds and conclusions. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Changes from October 2025: 1. Meetups are still based on topics but there will be a main book to lead the discussion. An optional book (often a more popular one) will also be suggested. 2. One member will make a short summary of the book to introduce the topic (and the book) 3. The moderator(s) will be chosen randomly from a pool of volunteers. 4. The book club accepts donations to afford the Meetup Fee. MobilePay: 8145PW. Donations are not mandatory and the quantity is free.

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

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

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

As we step into a new year, many of us are carrying lessons, practices, and questions shaped by the year behind us. The Next Chapter: Looking Back, Leaning Forward is a warm, facilitated vision circle designed to help us pause together, reflect on what truly worked, and imagine what we want to carry forward into what comes next. This is not a talk or presentation. It’s a small, participatory gathering focused on shared reflection, sense-making, and connection. **Together, we’ll explore:** * What supported you over the past year — in your work, leadership, or life * What you’re ready to leave behind * What you want next January’s version of yourself to be saying To support reflection in different ways, we’ll also have optional art materials available for anyone who would like to create a simple artifact for their year — a visual or tactile reminder of what they’re carrying forward. We’ll provide basic art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, paint pens, and small canvases. If you enjoy working with collage or other media, you’re warmly invited to bring magazines, stickers, or your favorite creative materials to use or share. Participation in the creative portion is completely optional. You don’t need a plan, goals, or polished answers. Curiosity, honesty, and listening are more than enough. The intention is for everyone to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired — with a clearer sense of what matters to them and how we can support one another as a community. Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate. ⸻ **What to Expect** * A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup) * Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak * Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving * Optional creative reflection using simple art materials * A calm, supportive environment ⸻ **Who This Is For** Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for thoughtful conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords. ⸻ **Good to Know** * No preparation required * Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome * Creative activities are optional — you can simply listen and reflect * You’re welcome to bring your own collage or craft materials if you’d like * Location details will be shared with registered attendees