Decentralized Systems & Applications

Networking & speaker session with a full dinner included. Secure your seat now! Only 20 open spots are available for this private gathering.\*\* Join IFL Toronto on March 24th, as we bring together 35 of Canada's next generation of leaders for an intimate discussion on securing the next era of domestic and global defence. **Speaker Bio:** **James Castle** is a global authority in advanced security systems, serving as Founder and Global Chairperson of Terranova Aerospace and Defense Group and Global Chairperson of the Cyber Security Global Alliance. His work focuses on securing the convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and autonomous and uncrewed systems across defense, critical infrastructure, and civil applications. Under Castle’s leadership, Terranova operates internationally at the intersection of AI assurance, quantum resilient security architectures, and drone and robotics systems, supporting governments, industry, and academic partners on safeguarding next-generation technologies before they are widely deployed. His teams specialize in building security by design frameworks that anticipate system misuse rather than reacting to failure. Castle also leads global initiatives on AI trust governance, quantum safe communications, and responsible autonomy, shaping workforce development and cross-border standards through the CSGA Cyber AI Research Institute and the Center for the Safety of Artificial Intelligence. His work emphasizes human-centric security, ethical deployment, and operational resilience in environments where AI decision making, quantum systems, and autonomous platforms increasingly intersect. A frequent advisor and speaker, James Castle is recognized for translating complex emerging technologies into actionable security strategies that protect societies while enabling innovation at scale. **Topics of Discussion:** *AI, quantum computing, and autonomous systems in a changing security landscape.* This intimate dinner offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with peers and thought leaders, exchange bold ideas, and gain insights to lead with greater impact in times of transformation. **Event Details:** **Date:** Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 **Time:** 6:30 PM – Doors open for Networking \| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \- Event **Venue:** JOEY Eaton Centre Event Space, 1 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON **Dress Code:** Business Casual **Audience:** 30 emerging leaders aged 25–39 **Guest Policy:** This is a private event, but we welcome referrals of like-minded young leaders who embody the spirit of IFL. **How to buy your ticket?** RSVP to purchase directly on this page. *\*By purchasing a ticket, attendees agree to be photographed at the event, and photographs that may be posted on IFL Toronto social media channels*

Let's learn Snowflake! Welcome to our [KSUG.AI Americas](https://us1.ksug.ai) meetup! **Latest promotions** discovered by our community! * **35%** OFF **[Linux Foundation](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Sitewide Code: **EARTH26AI** * **20%** OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops)** Certs Code: **KSAI_20** * Missed **75%** off [LF / CNCF](https://lf.ksug.ai/)? [Get Notified](https://ksug.ai/?notify&ref=meetup) for next BIG drop! We are thrilled to have three dynamic speakers: * **Anand Vardhan Mathur,** Solution Architect from Snowflake Canada, will discuss Snowflake Interactive Tables and Interactive Warehouses. It will include a small technical demo. * **Chris Boden** from [Super.com](http://super.com%2A%2A,/) talking about customer data protection strategy and how Super implemented it, including the usage of Snowflake's dynamic masking features. * **Augusto Rosa**, Co-Organizer of the Toronto Snowflake User Group, will do a demo of Snowflake Cortex Code A light meal and refreshments will be served, and attendees will receive exclusive items from the Snowflake community. **Location:** OneEleven, 325 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2Y1 **4th floor**, left of the elevators **Volunteers / Sponsors / Speakers:** [KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meetup) is actively seeking speakers & sponsors to support our KubeSmart & AI community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or financial support. Sponsors will not only speak at our meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 200,000+ Cloud Native + AI enthusiasts globally. [Volunteering](https://volunteer.ksug.ai/), [Submit Topics](https://speaker.ksug.ai/), [Sponsor Us](https://sponsor.ksug.ai/)! 🚀 **Let's be [kubestrong](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kubestrong/)!** 🎉 Please take a note this event is organized by our peers. We thought it's useful to our members. Join **[#Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua)** for latest update 👉 [https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua) 🔖 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: ☸ **30%** OFF [#CNCF Certs](https://cka.ksug.ai/) \- code **30K8SUG** ☸ 20% OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops)** Certs - Code: **KSAI_20** 𝟐𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ follow **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/discount/?ref=meetup)** 🔥 [linktr.ee/ksug.ai](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai) ✅ Learn 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 ⚡ ✅ Certify 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 💰 ✅ Grow 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 💪 [KSUG.AI - KubeSmart & AI User Group](https://linkedin.com/company/k8sug) *By registering, you consent to the management of your personal information in accordance with KSUG.AI Meetup's [Privacy Policy](https://k8sug.ai/privacy). Additionally, you agree that our sponsors may contact you.* **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meetup)** is an independent community and not affiliated with or endorsed by CNCF. Kubernetes, K8s, Kubestronaut are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation.

Join us for an interactive workshop on mastering public speaking, covering essential communication skills, personal development, and professional development. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this event is designed to help you gain confidence, improve your storytelling abilities, and conquer stage fright. Our experienced speakers will share practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a more compelling and engaging speaker. Don't miss this opportunity to overcome your fears and unlock your full potential in public speaking.

Important Register on the [event website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026041513) (Due to room capacity and building security, you must pre-register at the link for admission) **Description:** Welcome to the AI meetup in Waterloo, in collaboration with **Intel, Moorcheh and Shyftlabs**. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers. Agentic AI is moving fast from local prototypes to live enterprise deployments, but critical infrastructure challenges remain: from running efficient local inference to solving massive memory and context bottlenecks at scale. This event brings together startup founders, builders, and enterprise leaders to explore what it truly takes to make Agentic AI production-ready. Featuring experts from Intel, Moorcheh.ai, and Shyftlabs.io, this focused session presents a complete development stack through technical deep dives, covering both local multimodal architectures and enterprise-grade memory layers. **Speakers/Topics:** \- Ezequiel Lanza\, AI Software Engineer and Evangelist\, [Intel](https://www.intel.com/) \- Siyavash Nia\, CISO\, [Shyftlabs.io](https://shyftlabs.io/) \- Majid Fekri\, Co\-founder & CTO\, [Moorcheh.ai](https://moorcheh.ai/) by Edge AI Innovations Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) **Sponsors:** We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 10,000+ AI developers in Toronto or 500K+ worldwide.

We are excited to invite you to the next meeting of the Snowflake Toronto User Group, which will be held on **Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Talks typically start promptly at 6 PM.** On the agenda: We are thrilled to have three dynamic speakers: * **Anand Vardhan Mathur,** Solution Architect from Snowflake Canada, will discuss Snowflake Interactive Tables and Interactive Warehouses. It will include a small technical demo. * **Chris Boden** from **Super.com**, talking about customer data protection strategy and how Super implemented it, including the usage of Snowflake's dynamic masking features. * **Pradeep Bandaru**, Sr Solutions Architect from Snowflake Canada, will do a demo of Snowflake's New Infrastructure as Code DCM tool A light meal and refreshments will be served, and attendees will receive exclusive items from the Snowflake community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with fellow Snowflake users and gain valuable insights. RSVP now to secure your spot and join our growing community. Please register to participate in this exciting event! Location: OneEleven, 325 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2Y1 **4th floor**, left of the elevators

**Bitcoin Cash Toronto - March 2026** Join us for a relaxed, in-person Bitcoin Cash (BCH) meetup in downtown Toronto. We’re keeping it casual—good conversation, a friendly crowd, and plenty of time to meet other locals interested in BCH. **When:** Tuesday, April 21 • 6:00–9:00 PM **Where:** Firkin on Yonge - 207 Yonge St, Toronto **Agenda (light + flexible):** * Quick introductions * What’s new / what’s going on in the BCH ecosystem * Open discussion + Q&A (bring questions, ideas, or projects) All experience levels are welcome—whether you’re new to BCH, BCH-curious, or actively building. Feel free to bring a friend. Just grab a drink and join the chat. Download the [OPTN Wallet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=optn.wallet.app&pcampaignid=web_share) and receive some airdrop tokens

**A private event for successful men who want to connect & date their ideal women.** Our speakers open the door to how connection works at the highest level. **Join the waitlist here: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983729940653](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983729940653)** Lineup: hosted by **Dan Nesek**, award-winning relationship mentor with over 25 years of experience and work with more than 1,000 men across 30+ countries. Featured in major international media (such as FHM, New York Times, The Game, Playboy, etc). Joined by a leading female relationship advisor who works exclusively with high-achieving women. She will share a rare, direct perspective on what discerning women are truly looking for and what stops most successful men from finding it. **Who It’s For:** Men who: ✅ Have achieved success and are ready for the one area that remains: a high-quality relationship with the right woman. ✅ Who want to expand their circle with accomplished, like-minded individuals. ✅ Who are serious about mastering this not just reading about it. **👔 Dress code: Smart Casual** Limited to an intimate group of 50 attendess. Follow us to learn more! Website: [https://dannesek.com/](https://dannesek.com/ "https://dannesek.com/") Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dannesek](https://www.instagram.com/dannesek?igsh=Z2JuejNud2tmd2Mw&utm_source=qr "https://www.instagram.com/dannesek?igsh=Z2JuejNud2tmd2Mw&utm_source=qr")

Join us in person to discuss Bitcoin & cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and more. Meetup with other community members to learn, build, collaborate on projects and more. IN-PERSON LOCATION: Chuck's Roadhouse Westdale Mall, 1151 Dundas St W Mississauga ON L5C 1C9 Join our[ Bitcoin Bay WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/0HBLzxrIlUuE5E928DOHe9) for more online discussions \*\*\* When you have a moment please read the original Satoshi Nakamoto Whitepaper, that started it all: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/bitcoin \*\*\* About Bitcoin Bay: Welcome to Canada's longest-running Crypto Community. Our mission is to grow the Crypto Ecosystem globally – beginning from our home base in Canada. Bitcoin Bay is a starting point for your crypto journey. If you have something to share, you can find an interested audience. Looking to learn? you can find a great source of knowledge. Do you have a brilliant idea? You could find the perfect partners!

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/yvAGbh4PpD **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

***Tickets must be purchased in advance!*** 🔗: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-ai-blockchain-tech-finance-networking-event-tickets-1986662562203?aff=ebdsoporgprofile](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-ai-blockchain-tech-finance-networking-event-tickets-1986662562203?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) Come join us at the Toronto AI, Blockchain, Tech & Finance Networking Event to connect with like-minded professionals in the industry! **Welcome to the Toronto AI, Blochain, Tech & Finance Networking Event!** Welcome to the Toronto AI, Blockchain, Tech & Finance Networking Event! Join us for an exciting evening of dynamic networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in the heart of Toronto. This in-person event will take place at IDK Social Bar, a modern venue designed to spark connections and conversations among forward-thinking professionals. Whether you're passionate about artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, or cutting-edge technology, this event is your gateway to building meaningful connections, exploring new opportunities, and engaging with Toronto’s most ambitious innovators. \#\#\# 🌐 Event Highlights * Networking Opportunities: Connect with AI experts, blockchain innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of tech and finance. * Collaboration & Partnerships: Discover synergies and potential ventures across industries at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and fintech. * Future Trends: Stay ahead by exploring the latest breakthroughs in AI applications, blockchain adoption, and financial technologies driving global transformation. \#\#\# 👥 Who Should Attend? * Professionals: Build valuable connections in AI, blockchain, finance, and technology. * Entrepreneurs & CEOs: Exchange insights with other founders and business leaders. * Investors & VCs: Discover innovative startups and promising ventures. * Developers & Engineers: Meet peers working on AI-driven and blockchain-powered projects. * Job Seekers & Recent Graduates: Explore career opportunities in high-growth industries. * Startups & Project Managers: Recruit talent, find partners, and showcase your innovations. * Media & Influencers: Connect with industry thought leaders and innovators. \#\#\# 📅 Date & Location When: Wed\, April 22th\, 2025 \| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: Cassius On King ### *✨ The Stellar Socials Experience* At Stellar Socials by Limitless, we specialize in curating premium networking events that bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across North America. Our mission is to inspire collaboration, innovation, and growth by facilitating authentic connections in stylish, high-energy environments. Expect a relaxed yet purposeful evening where organic conversations flow. Whether attending solo or with colleagues, you’ll leave with new contacts, fresh insights, and opportunities for collaboration. \#\#\# 📲 Join Our Community * Instagram: [@stellarsocialsbylimitless](http://%5Bhttps://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/%5D(https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/) "\[https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/\](https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/)") * Facebook: Stellar Socials by Limitless * TikTok: @stellar.socials

**Note the location is at the Union Station food court. Go to the lowest level, and we will be right near Pizza Pizza and Thai Express.** **Google pin.** [https://share.google/grUYGncv3G3exetw7](https://share.google/grUYGncv3G3exetw7) **We will discuss day trading, swing trading strategies and tools.** This will not be a presentation format. **Telegram group for quicker communication:** [https://t.me/+m8BMRABGX74xNmZh](https://t.me/+m8BMRABGX74xNmZh) **Discord Group for exchanging ideas, charts and strategies** [https://discord.gg/SVYTSPh7](https://discord.gg/SVYTSPh7) We will discuss options trading and investing strategies, as well as the skills needed to start. It is a **casual meetup to meet people who are interested in trading or building a career around it, especially algorithmically. No "financial gurus" are welcome.** Join us for a meetup where we share trading ideas, and connect with others who share a common interest in investing. Algorithmic trading is commonly used by large institutional investors and market makers, but it is also accessible to retail traders. It offers several advantages over manual or discretionary approaches—particularly in minimizing psychological errors that often impact human traders. Some of the topics we usually discuss: \- Reasons for investing \- Limitations of being a retail trader \- Practical tools: brokers\, APIs\, data sources\, real\-time implementation \- Brainstorming ideas: strategies that may be working today **Note this even is not sponsored or endorsed by any business where we are meeting. We are just using their space for casual meetup event.** **Please no promotion of MLM, pyramid schemes, self promotion to paid services, affiliate promotion, paid subscriptions or similar stuff.** **Useful Links** * Notion page of [Algo Trading Resources](https://systemetic.notion.site/Algorithmic-Trading-Resources-fe400c5258e440fd8a4d63770d08bc13) **Disclaimer:** This meetup is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice. The discussions and materials presented at this meetup are provided as general information and are not intended to be a substitute for professional financial, legal, or tax advice. All participants are encouraged to consult their financial advisor or qualified professionals regarding specific financial issues. None of the organizers, speakers, or participants at this meetup are liable for any financial loss or damage incurred as a result of trading activities or decisions based on the information shared during this event. Trading stocks and other financial instruments involves risk and may not be suitable for all individuals. **CFTC Rule 4.41:** Futures, foreign currency and options trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. **Non-Endorsement**: References to specific securities, investment strategies, or any financial instruments during the meetup are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or investment advice by the organizers or speakers. **No Guarantees**: There is no guarantee that the investment strategies discussed will be profitable or protect against loss. All investments involve the risk of loss. **Conflict of Interest**: Presenters or organizers may hold or intend to acquire positions in securities discussed during the meetup, which may create a conflict of interest.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

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AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com