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# [Macht und Gegenmacht – LLMs zwischen Digitalpolitik und Arbeitswelt](https://netzpolitischerabend.wordpress.com/2026/04/10/75netzpat/) Von digitaler Gegenpraxis über den Digital Services Act der EU bis zu den Folgen von KI für den Arbeitsmarkt: Drei mehr oder weniger verbundene Themen, an denen sich aktuelle netzpolitische Konflikte besonders deutlich zeigen: Klauen Large Language Models unsere Jobs? Kann man mit ihnen die Welt verbessern? Wie gut schützt uns der DSA? **Podium** * **Mario Zechner** ([PCs für Alle](https://www.pcsfueralle.at/), [pi.dev](https://pi.dev/)): „Kurzer Spass mit LLMs“ [https://mariozechner.at/posts/2025-12-22-year-in-review-2025/](https://mariozechner.at/posts/2025-12-22-year-in-review-2025/) * **Susanne Lackner** ([Komm Austria](https://www.rtr.at/medien/wer_wir_sind/KommAustria/KommAustria.de.html)): „Grok Abmahnen mit dem DSA der EU“ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lackner-013002a9](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lackner-013002a9) * **Stefan Jestl** ([Wiener Institut für Internationale Wirtschaftsvergleiche](https://www.wiiw.ac.at/)): „Wie beeinflusst künstliche Intelligenz den Wiener Arbeitsmarkt (oder auch nicht)“ [https://www.awblog.at/Digitalisierung/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz-Effekte-Wiener-Arbeitsmarkt](https://www.awblog.at/Digitalisierung/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz-Effekte-Wiener-Arbeitsmarkt) **Das Format** Jeweils drei kurze Eingangsstatements und dann offene Diskussion. Kommt vorbei, wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden Austausch! In Kooperation mit epicenter.works und Wikimedia Österreich Audio Live Stream: [http://stream3.o94.at:8000/netzpat.mp3](http://stream3.o94.at:8000/netzpat.mp3)

Get ready for a Eurovision Pub Quiz Night at Munchy The Urban Kitchen, where curiosity meets good vibes and good music. Bring your friends, form a team, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed yet competitive evening. No phones, no Google — just brains, laughs, and great pub energy. Whether you’re a quiz lover or just in for a fun night out, everyone’s welcome. Expect a friendly atmosphere, mixed questions for all levels, and a night that’s more about enjoying the moment than just winning. Think fast, trust your instincts, and let’s see who takes the crown. Good questions. Cold drinks. Proper pub quiz vibes. Enjoy your nice Monday evening! [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna) Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

Nearby the Eurovision Village, this is the chance to get in touch with LGBTQ+ friends of Vienna who like art, music, theatre and other cultural activities. This meetup offers you to meet new friends in Vienna, share ideas for events you'd love to go with others, explore upcoming meetups. Volksgarten is centrally located next to U3 station Volkstheater. Of course, you can bring +1 to join us. We speak English and German // Wir sprechen Deutsch und Englisch :-) If you live in Vienna and work nearby, join us for a little break together. In case of bad weather, we will first meet and then move forward to a dry spot at the Eurovision village.

Last chance to meet tango before the official course 🤩 Learn about real tango, the dance of connection! Real tango is a conversation. Two people, close together, listening to each other through embrace, weight and breath. The leader proposes. The follower responds. The dance emerges from that - improvised, alive, completely in the present moment. It is one of the most direct ways I know to practice both body and mind. In this introductory evening, you'll learn the basic structure of the embrace and a few simple steps. More importantly, you'll begin to feel what tango is actually about: connection. To your own body first, then to another person. You don't need a partner. You don't need dance experience. You need comfortable shoes with a smooth sole and an open mind. I've been dancing tango for years, and I come to it from the same place I come to everything else I teach: the body knows things the mind doesn't. Tango is one of the ways we learn to trust that. Partners are rotated during class so you practice with everyone. If you want to connect, join our WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GBNrqkP0AUD4O4XCydmhgM?mode=gi_t Teachers and organisers Sara & Nemanja are competitive dancers and teachers who discovered their love for tango and now want to share it! Students under 28 receive a discount. Contact us for any questions! :)

Join us for 1 hour of German conversation practice on the go. We will PUNCTUALLY meet in-person at Quartier Belvedere station and then set out for a relaxing walk in the area, e.g. Belvedere palace gardens, Sonnwendviertel or Arsenal park. Exact meeting point is shared after RSVP'ing below. Event is suitable for levels A2/B1/B2 with a German native-speaking facilitator helping with discussion prompts and language questions. In case of bad weather, we will head to a nearby indoor venue instead. Admission is EUR 5.00 in cash (please bring exact amount) to help cover our efforts for organizing and hosting this event. HOW TO JOIN Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete RSVP at https://wien.expat.info/walkntalk *Can't make it in-person? Join the [German Language Café (Online)](https://wien.expat.info/@deutsch) instead*

**Agentic AI Meets Cybersecurity - When Intelligent Agents Go Rogue** The rise of agentic AI is transforming industries at breakneck speed - autonomous systems that plan, decide, and act without human oversight. But what happens when that same autonomy becomes a weapon? AI agents that craft sophisticated phishing campaigns, adapt in real time to bypass defenses, or infiltrate networks like digital sleeper cells - this isn't science fiction. It's already happening. In this exclusive evening session, two founders at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity pull back the curtain on what's coming next - and what most companies are dangerously unprepared for. Ed Prinz, Co-Founder & CEO of NEOB (neob.ai) and bitpull.ai, will break down how agentic AI architectures work under the hood - from autonomous tool use and multi-step reasoning to real-world deployment in voice AI and business automation. He'll explore where the line between a helpful agent and a hostile one starts to blur. Adi Reschenhofer, CEO of CyberTrap, will reveal how deception technology flips the script on attackers - using honeypots, decoys, and AI-driven traps to lure threat actors into revealing themselves. When AI fights AI, the battlefield looks nothing like traditional security. Together, they'll dive into the questions that keep CISOs up at night: Can you trust an agent you didn't build? How do you defend against attacks that learn and evolve? And is the cybersecurity industry moving fast enough - or are we already a step behind? **Date: May 12, 2026** **Time: From 6:00 PM** **Venue: Max Brown Hotel 7th District - Schottenfeldgasse 74, 1070 Vienna** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMytvtrm4a89bS3S8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMytvtrm4a89bS3S8) ⚠️ Limited seats - first come, first served. No registration guarantees entry. Drinks and food at your own expense (Konsumation auf eigene Kosten). By attending, you agree to the possibility of being photographed or filmed for event documentation and promotional purposes.

**Ein bisschen Glitzer, ein bisschen Pop und ganz viel Brompton!** Am **14\. Mai** führt uns unser Brompton Social Ride quer durch die **Eurovision Song Contest**-Stimmung in Wien – inklusive einem Abstecher zur Wiener Stadthalle, um uns den Eventstandort einmal aus nächster Nähe anzuschauen, bevor wir weiter zum Haus der Geschichte Österreich rollen. Dort tauchen wir gemeinsam in die Ausstellung **„Unstoppable! Eurovision Song Contest Highlights im Museum“** ein. **Beschreibung der Ausstellung:** Unpolitisch? Wohl kaum. Zwar sind politische Botschaften beim Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) offiziell verboten, doch sie finden dennoch ihren Weg auf die Bühne – manchmal laut, manchmal subtil. Denn auch große Unterhaltung erzählt immer von ihrer Zeit. Treffpunkt ist um 17:00 in der Brompton Junction Vienna, von dort fahren wir gemeinsam los – zuerst zur Stadthalle, danach weiter Richtung Neue Burg. Vor Ort lassen wir uns durch die Ausstellung treiben und nehmen ein Stück ESC-Geschichte mit. **Wichtig:** Bitte nehmt ein Schloss mit — Wir werden unsere Räder vor der Burg abstellen. Für die Rückfahrt braucht man vielleicht Lichter. Es sind keine festen Stops entlang der Route geplant – aber natürlich lassen wir uns Zeit und genießen die Fahrt. Wie immer gilt: kein Rennen! Alle sind willkommen, niemand wird zurückgelassen. Alle FahrerInnen, die sich mit Tempo und Distanz Wohl fühlen, sind herzlich eingeladen mitzukommen. Wir freuen uns auf einen bunten, entspannten Ride mit euch! **Unsere Gemeinschaftsregeln:** **1.** Sei freundlich. Heiße andere Fahrer willkommen und ermutige sie. Beleidigungen, Beschämungen und Hass werden entfernt, und Zuwiderhandelnde werden gesperrt. **2.** Deine Sicherheit liegt in deiner Verantwortung. Helme sind Pflicht. Bei Fahrten im Dunkeln ist Beleuchtung vorgeschrieben. Es liegt in der Verantwortung jedes Fahrers, sicherzustellen, dass sein Fahrrad sauber, gut gewartet und voll funktionsfähig ist. **3.** Alle Fahrräder sind willkommen. Gelegentliche Veranstaltungen nur für Brompton-Fahrräder werden deutlich gekennzeichnet. Kontaktiere deinen örtlichen Brompton-Händler, wenn du für eine Veranstaltung ein Brompton ausleihen möchtest (Teilnahme kann variieren). **4.** Wenn sich deine Pläne ändern, aktualisiere bitte deine Zusage. **DURCH DIE TEILNAHME an dieser Veranstaltung ERKENNEN SIE AN und AKZEPTIEREN Sie Folgendes:** Ich ERKENNE AN, stimme zu und erkläre, dass ich die Natur der Fahrradaktivitäten verstehe und dass ich qualifiziert, bei guter Gesundheit und in guter körperlicher Verfassung bin, um an einer solchen Aktivität teilzunehmen. Ich erkenne ferner an, dass die Ausfahrt über öffentliche Gehwege und Einrichtungen, die für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich sind, durchgeführt wird und dass auf diesen mit Gefahren zu rechnen ist. Ich stimme ferner zu und garantiere, dass ich, wenn ich zu irgendeinem Zeitpunkt der Meinung bin, dass die Bedingungen unsicher sind, sofort die weitere Teilnahme einstellen werde. Ich VERSTEHE VOLLSTÄNDIG, dass (a) FAHRRADAKTIVITÄTEN RISIKEN UND GEFAHREN SCHWERER KÖRPERLICHER VERLETZUNGEN, EINSCHLIESSLICH PERMANENTER BEHINDERUNG, LÄHMUNG UND TOD ("Risiken") MIT SICH BRINGEN; (b) diese Risiken und Gefahren durch meine eigenen Handlungen oder Unterlassungen, die Handlungen oder Unterlassungen anderer Teilnehmer an der Ausfahrt, die Bedingungen, unter denen die Ausfahrt stattfindet, oder die Fahrlässigkeit anderer verursacht werden können; (c) es können ANDERE RISIKEN UND SOZIALE UND WIRTSCHAFTLICHE VERLUSTE bestehen, die mir derzeit nicht bekannt oder nicht ohne Weiteres vorhersehbar sind; und ich AKZEPTIERE UND ÜBERNEHME VOLLSTÄNDIG ALLE DIESE RISIKEN UND ALLE VERANTWORTUNG FÜR VERLUSTE, KOSTEN UND SCHÄDEN, die mir durch meine Teilnahme entstehen können; (d) ich erkenne an, dass Brompton Bicycle, Veranstaltungsorganisatoren, Fahrtenleiter und Freiwillige nicht für Unfälle oder Schäden bei dieser Ausfahrt haftbar gemacht werden können. FOTOFREIGABE: Ich GEBE MEIN EINVERSTÄNDNIS, dass meine Stimme, mein Name und/oder mein Abbild ohne Entschädigung in allen Medien, die jetzt bekannt sind oder später entwickelt werden, für die Ewigkeit verwendet werden dürfen, und entbinde Brompton Bicycle, seine Nachfolger, Abtretungsempfänger und Lizenznehmer von jeglicher Haftung. MELDEN SIE SICH NICHT FÜR DIESE VERANSTALTUNG AN, WENN SIE NICHT DEN OBEN GENANNTEN BEDINGUNGEN UNTERLIEGEN MÖCHTEN.

**Update 10.5. / 22:00:** Due to the weather forecast with rain, cold temperatures, and wind, we’ve decided to move the meetup to an indoor location instead of the park. The good news: we’re still keeping the same relaxed and casual get-together format — just a little warmer and drier ☔🌿 **📍 New Location** Delegationsraum Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund Johann-Böhm-Platz 1 A-1020 Wien The easiest way to get there is via U2 Donaumarina. The Delegationsraum is located on the ground floor at the end of the entrance hall, on the left side, near the stairs leading upstairs. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! \-\-\- Spring is here — let’s take UX outside. Join us for a relaxed **UX Vienna get-together in the park**, where we’ll trade meeting rooms for fresh air and good company. Connect with fellow UX professionals, share ideas, and enjoy a laid-back evening together. Bring a blanket and something to drink, and meet us on the lawn below the Palmenhaus in the Burggarten. Whether you stay for a quick chat or settle in for the whole evening, you’re very welcome — we’re looking forward to seeing you there. Meeting point - below the Palmenhaus on the lawn (on the left side looking at Palmenhause): https://osm.org/go/0JrIXnPJY--?m= (If the weather is bad, we will come up with an alternative location 24hrs in advance.) \-\-\- UX Vienna Evening Meetups are on the 2nd tuesday of every month — 12 times a year. Collaboratively we document each UX Vienna Evening Meetup at [https://UXvienna.at/ongoing/](https://uxvienna.at/ongoing/) \- Check out to see what kept us busy and what you might have missed so far\. UX Vienna announcements are available at [https://meetup.com/UXvienna](https://meetup.com/UXvienna). In addition you can follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/103220346). We are looking forward to seeing you!

Dear Artisans, Let’s meet again and mingle about what happened in Laravel and your projects over the last few months. Location: we will meet at the Dotbyte Office - thank you for sponsoring and Hosting the Event! Agenda: * 18:00 - Open for visitors * 19:00 - Laravel & Beer - by Vincent Kooijman * 19:45 - tbd * 21:00 - Beer and Mingling Looking forward to see you all!

**[🎟️ Sign up here to grab your ticket 🎟️](https://luma.com/ftst4vienna)** 🎫 **RSVP ≠ ticket.** A paid ticket is required to attend. 🔗 On your phone and **can’t click**? Click the link in the **comments** :) F\*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, London, Lisbon, to Buenos Aires, and has landed now in **Vienna** again\*\*!\*\* 😎 **📦 WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?** FTST is an out-of-the-box **social experience** where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk! Join us for **games**, **talks**, and **connections** with **friends you haven’t met yet**. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Vienna every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. You'll be guided by an experienced host (Okenna, you'll love him!) who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. 🍭 **🕹 HOW TO JOIN?** **[Take 1 minute to sign up 👈](https://luma.com/ftst4vienna)** 🔗 On your phone and **can’t click**? Click the link in the **comments** : Our events are **limited to 30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. **Confirm your spot on the link above** to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform) **NOTE**: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will ❤️) **🧧 HOW MUCH IS IT?** The cost to attend is EUR 15-18, and includes the following: ⏰ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities 🙌🏽 Access to the Llamas in Vienna WhatsApp community 👥 A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible 💛 Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world *(🎫 also includes those annoying ticket fees!)* **🌳 WHERE IS IT?** We host our events in awesome cafes/bars and parks across the city. We only **reveal the exact location** upon confirmation. This event will take place in a cozy venue **near Chocolate Museum in Wien Magareten.** 📍 **💛 WHAT THEY SAY** 🗣 “This is the kind of activity **humanity needs every weekend**. Thank you for all.” - *Sonya* 🗣 “F\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.” - Monika 🗣 "It’s a **wonderful** **experience**, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara **[Read our 170+ Google reviews here 👈](https://goo.gl/maps/TpZy77bfPFkGoikn7)** *we ain't your typical meetup ;)* **🤓 FAQ** **• Can I come alone?** Of course, everyone does! **• Can I be late?** Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow. **• I signed up but never got an invite. Why?** We usually get a high volume of sign-ups, yet we like keeping it cozy & only invite around 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings 💛 **• Is this a networking or dating event?** Nope! Think of us as the *anti-networking* and *anti-speed dating* event. There’s no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. It’s all about authentic connection, no business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesn’t mean it *can’t* happen, it’s just not the intention!) 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙. ✨ \* Location is only revealed to ticket holders! 🙅‍♀️📱This event is a no-phone experience. 🙅‍♀️📱 We started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'where are you from?' a million times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in nearly 22 cities, including London, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and Vancouver! 🗺️ We're part of the Epic Llama Universe. **🌍🦙** We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection. We're on a mission to make boring brilliant! \*\*\* Follow us on[ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/)👈 Our [website](https://epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk)[ ](https://epicllama.com/)👈

Join us for an evening about content management in large organizations, and who's actually using what. This Meetup looks at how government agencies and big companies in Germany and Austria choose their CMS. WordPress, TYPO3, Magnolia, Craft CMS, Drupal. They're all on the table. What drives the decision? Where does open source have the edge? And where does WordPress fit in when the stakes are high? Expect real-world examples, honest comparisons, and plenty of room for discussion. 🕡 18:30 live, SAE Vienna, Kaisersaal ⏱️ 18:45 – Martin Mucha **„Die CMS des Bundes: Auswahlkriterien für große Organisationen"** Germany runs a lot of TYPO3. Austria leans toward Magnolia, Craft CMS, and WordPress. But which platform ends up in which project, and why? In this talk, Martin Mucha walks through the CMS landscape in public-sector and enterprise contexts. Which systems are actually in use, what criteria drive the decision, and where each platform has its strengths and its limits. He'll cover TYPO3, Magnolia, WordPress, and Craft CMS with a practical focus on what large organizations actually care about when choosing a system. Martin Mucha is a web developer, WordPress enthusiast, and co-host of the WP Meetup Vienna. ⏱️ 19:45 – Nico Grienauer **„Open Source & Drupal in der EU"** The EU has a clear preference for open-source software. Drupal has become one of the go-to platforms in European institutions. But why? In this talk, Nico Grienauer looks at where open source is gaining ground in the EU, why Drupal specifically keeps coming up, and what that means for the broader CMS ecosystem. Whether you work with WordPress, evaluate platforms for larger projects, or just want to understand the enterprise CMS landscape in Europe, this Meetup will give you practical insights, fresh perspectives, and good conversations with fellow web professionals. See you in Vienna! 🍻 ★ Speaker wanted! Please contact Dominik Liss ★ Hosts: Martin Mucha, Helmut Wandl & Dominik Liss 🕡 18:30 live, SAE-Vienna, Kaisersaal 🕘 20:45 Lokalwechsel: Stuwer, https://stuwer.com *** Many thanks to our sponsors: 💛 Martin Mucha e.U. https://martinmucha.at 🩵 Helmut Wandl https://helmutwandl.com 💜 Dominik Liss https://dominikliss.com 💚 WP-Stars – WordPress agency for complex platforms, e-commerce and website. https://wp-stars.com 🧡 SAE – Austria's leading addresses for education and training in the media sector. https://sae.at ***

Hi all, It's time for another freelancer's meetup! Freelancing in Vienna is the (semi) regular meetup for independent professionals in the city. Two talks (well this time a talk and a Q&A), free pizza and drinks, and time to connect with people who work the same way you do. **Special guest this time:** **Karl Rosam** from [TAX 360°](https://tax360.at) is joining us for a Q&A about taxes, the thing every freelancer is curious about, Einzelunternehmer vs. GmbH, deductions, dealing with the Finanzamt, all of it. Karl's Vienna-based firm has been around since 2010 and specializes in working with international clients, so bring your weirdest cross-border questions too. Come ready with whatever's been bugging you. **Running a One-Person Studio on a Local Swarm of Agents** by [Aaron Cruz](https://squarebracket.io/) This talk will delve into workflow of how I run the development and marketing of multiple parallel products beside my main gig. I'll go through the tooling, creating and managing tasks, development, testing, deployment and marketing. **Agenda** * 18:30 Doors open * 19:00 Welcome * 19:10 **Running a One-Person Studio on a Local Swarm of Agents** * 19:40 Pizza & drinks * 20:10 **Q&A with Karl the Accountant** * 20:40 Networking * \~21:30 Wrap up **Want to give a talk at the next meetup?** We're looking for speakers. 20–30 minutes on anything relevant to working independently. Send a message to me (Aaron) here on meetup. \-\-\- We're sponsored for the space and snacks again by https://www.lean-coders.at/, a wonderful freelancer focused "agency" in Vienna. They are currently offering coworking desks for interested freelancers. Their team of professional devs and PMs would also love to hear about your next software project. If you know of anyone looking for a great software team, they even have an affiliate program for referrals https://lean-coders.at/affiliate/ See you soon!!

If **CMMC** is on your radar (or keeping you up at night), this is the conversation you don’t want to miss! Join us on **Tuesday, May 12, 2026,** 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/1YxovFyF9RzKCcq9EjAN8-wdwxz1 Join us for an “**Ask the CMMC Experts**” session with **Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg of Koniag Cyber.** These two seasoned leaders have been deep in the trenches of cybersecurity, compliance, and national security! **Brian** brings 20+ years of experience leading cybersecurity services across **highly regulated industries** and a unique perspective as a former **U.S. Secret Service Technical Security Division** professional who has helped secure some of the nation’s most sensitive environments. **Carter** pairs 30+ years spanning cyber investigations, threat intelligence, and cyber law with hands-on CMMC leadership as a **Lead Certified Asessor**. He’s conducted 35+ independent CMMC assessments, supported 30+ Authorizations to Operate for **DHS and DoD**, and helped shape national conversations through work with **NIST, MITRE, and federal agencies.** Bring your questions, your challenges, and your curiosity on **May 12**, for this candid, practical conversation with **Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg**, designed to help you move forward with confidence! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:10 Welcome 6:15 Ask the CMMC Expert - **Brian Gallagher & Carter Schoenberg** 6:50 Q&A 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

**Adventure Description:** An ancient evil thought forever buried has begun to stir in the village of Lastpost. At night, unnatural beasts stalk the countryside terrorizing the people. Can courageous adventurers brave the darkness below and stop the forces of evil for good or will it escape into the land to bring perpetual gloom and devastation? **This event is hosted using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition Adventurers League rules. It is a Tier 2 game suitable for players with advanced experience who have previously played in multiple Tier 1 games.** **Becoming a member in our Discord and accepting our Code of Conduct is required for play at all of our events. You must join and accept the Discord rules before signing up to any MeetUp events. These rules include but are not limited to:** * **Assigning your name and pronouns as your server nickname;** * **Confirming your age as 18 or older;** * **Participating in a respectful environment for both our AL DMs and your fellow players.** **If you do not join the Discord and accept these rules prior to signing up for an event, you may be removed from the MeetUp event or be required to join the Discord and agree to the Code of Conduct at the game table prior to playing.**

We're going to try revisit this venue with a patio. Parrando's Ashburn. One week after Cinco de Mayo, its still Taco Tuesday and time for Happy Hour with BOLD Parrando's opened in December 2016 and has since become known for it's signature craft margaritas and fajitas. They use premium-quality ingredients to create a perfect fusion of traditional Mexican cuisine with a North American flair. Parrando’s is always committed to serving premium, authentic Tex-Mex favorites.

The group demanded weird, random, culty, funny documentaries for May and I, but a humble servant, am here to deliver. Here are this month's choices for you to vote on: * Pez Outlaw (2022) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZInOvqvygrk * Behind the Curve (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvzgaHCnwqo * Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLWCsw9CdcI&rco=1 ***Make sure to watch the film ahead of time*** and come prepared to discuss. All films are available for free on Kanopy & YouTube. We will not be screening the film at the meeting! FYI - the free version of MeetUp limits me to 10 RSVPS, but if you're #1-5 on the waitlist please feel free to join us anyway. What to expect the day of: * Please try to arrive on time * Meet new friends over some drinks & snacks (feel free to bring something to share!) * The host will lay some group rules and facilitate our discussion * Leave with some new insights and new friends!

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

Join us for a special [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) (BJJ) seminar with [Ultimate Fighting Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship) (UFC) veteran and highly respected coach [Jeff Curran](https://teamcurran.com/professor-jeff-curran/). This is a great opportunity to learn directly from an experienced competitor and instructor who has spent decades refining his approach to both [submission grappling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submission_wrestling) and [Mixed Martial Arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_martial_arts) (MMA). Jeff is known for his clear, practical instruction and his ability to break down techniques that work under real pressure. All experience levels are welcome -- you'll walk away with usable insights that you can put into practice immediately. **Cost** * Free for [PSA](https://www.pedrosaueracademy.com/) (formerly OSMA) members * $75 for non-members (payable at the door) **What to Expect** * High-percentage techniques you can use right away * Concepts that improve timing, control, and efficiency * A structured session with live instruction and drilling * Q&A and opportunities to refine details This seminar is open to all levels. Come ready to train, learn, and level up your Jiu-Jitsu. **Spots may be limited -- secure your place early**. **See Also** [1] [Jeff Curran on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Curran)

**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.