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Monthly AI Meetup #22
**Join our monthly meetups to learn, share, and connect.**
We’re proud to be part of the European House of Artificial Intelligence (hai.lu) — a platform for discussion and engagement around AI, including its role in shaping EU regulation.
**Agenda**
* **Monthly Digest** (15–20 min)
* **Optional Thematic Presentation** (15–20 min)
* **Networking** (1.5–2 hours)
**Who Should Attend?**
* Anyone interested in the broader implications of AI
* AI and machine learning enthusiasts
* Students and academics in technology fields
* Software developers
* Startup founders and entrepreneurs
* Industry professionals
**Why Attend?**
* Connect with experienced professionals and pioneers in AI
* Gain value whether you're just starting out or already advanced
* Discover startups and emerging technologies shaping the future of AI
Free entry, as always.
*Note: We may take photos and videos during the event to share highlights. If you’d rather not be included, just let us know — we’ll make sure to respect your preference.*
Afterwork Comedy WEDNESDAY
AFTERWORK COMEDY
Get ready to unwind and laugh out loud at Bar Grand’Place Luxembourg!
Join us every Wednesday at 19h30 (CET) for a chill afterwork comedy session. It’s the perfect way to kick back, enjoy some great jokes, and meet cool people.
Don’t miss out on the fun and good vibes in the heart of Luxembourg!
Get your free tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afterwork-comedy-tickets-1985050587744
Restaurant Alphabet - A is for Algeria
This is an idea that came from London, we will give it a go in Luxembourg.
For each event, we'll try to find a restaurant from a different country, by going through the letters of the alphabet. Some letters might need to be skipped and for others we will have a lot of choice. (I for Italy or India for example, plenty of restaurants to choose from.)
The first (and hopefully not last!) restaurant will be A for Algeria.
If there is enough interest and a little closer to the time when we have a better idea of numbers, I'll call Miam Miam to book. For those coming from Luxembourg City, the restaurant is about 15 minute walk from the train station.
Note: no alcohol is served at Miam Miam. Their food is halal.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Calisthenics Outdoor Workout
Outdoor calisthenics workouts are a fantastic way to build strength, improve fitness, and enjoy the great outdoors 😁🦾
Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to help strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination, endurance, and mobility. It’s a workout that relies on body weight with little or no equipment. In fact, almost all common bodyweight exercises are considered calisthenics exercises. Some examples include:
- airsquats - pushups - pullups - frogstand -handstand -musclup -backlever aso 😁
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, calisthenics provides a holistic approach to fitness. 🏋️♂️💪
Nils Hartmann: Spring Modulith
Hallo liebe Java User Group Mitglieder!
Diesmal haben wir Nils Hartmann mit seinem Talk zum Thema "**[Spring Modulith](https://spring.io/projects/spring-modulith)**" zu Gast.
Wir freuen uns euch zu sehen (virtuell oder vor Ort).
* 18:00 Uhr: Einlass
* 18:30 Uhr: Talk
* ab 19:30: Ausklang des Abends
Dank an [qSkills](https://qskills.de/) für Location, Bier und Pizza!
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Oft sollen Anwendungen in entkoppelten Modulen entwickelt werden, um Ordnung und Struktur in unseren Code zu bekommen und darüber Wartbarkeit zu garantieren. Microservices stellen dafür einen sehr konsequenten Ansatz dar, können aber auch eine hohe Komplexität mit sich bringen. “Monolithen” hingen sind vergleichsweise bequem in der Entwicklung, stehen aber im Verdacht, schnell zu einem unübersichtlichen “Big Ball of Mud” zu werden. Diesem Problem versucht “Spring Modulith” entgegenzutreten. Damit werden Spring Boot-Anwendungen in einer gemeinsamen Codebasis entwickelt (”monolithisch”), innerhalb dieser werden aber Module definiert ("modulitisch"), deren korrekte Verwendung anhand von Architekturregeln kontinuierlich überprüft und sichergestellt wird. Außerdem erweitert Spring Modulith das Spring-eigene Eventsystem, um auch zur Laufzeit für eine Entkopplung der Module zu sorgen.
In diesem Live-Coding-Vortrag möchte ich anhand praxisnaher Beispiele eine Einführung in Spring Modulith geben und mit euch diskutieren, welche Konsequenzen sich für unsere Anwendungen daraus ergeben und für welche Szenarien dieser Ansatz besonders geeignet ist.
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Dein Vortrag bei der Java Usergroup Nürnberg!
Hast du dich in letzter Zeit in deinem Projekt oder privat mit einem interessanten Thema beschäftigt? Vermutlich ist das nicht nur für dich selbst interessant! Hast du Lust, selber einmal einen Vortrag bei der Java-Usergroup Nürnberg zu halten?
Wir sind nicht nur auf Java-Themen fokussiert, sondern beschäftigen uns gern mit und um alles über Software Entwicklung und IT.
Wir wollen bei der JUG nicht nur bekannten Speaker\*innen eine Plattform geben und die neuesten State-of-the-Art Technologien vorstellen. Wir freuen uns auch besonders, wenn wir Themen aus unserem technologischen (Arbeits-)alltag Raum geben zu können. Melde dich gerne bei uns, wenn du dazu Lust hast, wir geben wenn gewünscht gerne auch Hilfestellung bei der Vorbereitung!
AI Comes to Breaking Breadboards
AI and Raspberry PI come to Breaking Breadboards. Yes we are delighted to have Naushir Patuck, an engineer from Raspberry PI with us virtually to share their AI journey.
The full event agenda is
18:30 - Registration, Pizza and Networking
18:50 - Introductions
19:00 - "AI workloads on Raspberry Pi - Why and How": Naushir Patuck
19:40 - "PCB Design with the Raspberry Pi Pico, RP2040 & RP2350 Microcontrollers": [Sam Tween](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-tween-723391212/)
20:20 - Closing Thoughts
We are once again being hosted at **Freedom Works in Brighton**. This is the perfect opportunity for tech hardware enthusiasts in Brighton and beyond to connect, and share their passion for all things tinkering!
The event is **hybrid**, so while we’d love to see you in person, you can also join us live on YouTube if you can’t make it to Brighton.
We could not bring these events to you without help from our community and sponsors. This event is sponsored by:
* YAIR: A multidisciplinary product design company located on the seafront in Worthing.
Desis Events This Week
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🌐 AI & Everyone — Biggest in-person meetup of the month (Luxembourg City)
**AI & Everyone** is the open and the most exclusive format of the AI & Coffee community. Open to all, this in-person gathering welcomes **everyone**.
Join us for an afternoon where **AI enthusiasts** and curious minds come together from the entire country and even behind the borders!
This is your opportunity to connect, get inspired, share ideas, and explore the world of artificial intelligence with people from all walks of life. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, everyone’s welcome.
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**AI & Everyone** is one of many formats hosted by the AI & Coffee Team - but this one is the biggest one that only happens once a month in a special setup. There is **a limit on attendees**, so make sure to reserve your spot as early as possible.
Our next gathering will be on **Sunday, 26 April**, at **Chiche! Limpersberg** **(20 avenue pasteur, 2310 Limpersberg · Luxembourg City**). The official event is **from 15h00 to 18h00**, but **make sure to come a bit eariler so you can make the most out of it**.
We’ll have announcements and a couple of guests from our community sharing their projects, businesses, or initiatives during the first part of the event (30-45min).
Afterwards we have the people showing demos in different corners, interviews, networking and drinks happening.
After 18h00, the gathering is free to continue **as long as the restaurant is open**, so there’s space for organic conversations, networking, and community building.
💡 **Special feature:**
If you would like the opportunity to pitch your ideas or share your project at the beginning of the event, please contact one of the hosts or via the Whatsapp group that AI & Coffee has for the community. (This Whatsapp group is only accessible for people who have attended one of our events.)
☕ **We’ll gather for open conversations about:**
• AI news, trends, tools, and real-world applications
• Personal projects, ideas, and reflections
• Ethics, creativity, and the societal impact of AI
• Connecting, learning, and building community
👥 **Who’s welcome?**
Everyone. Students, developers, creatives, entrepreneurs, researchers, or anyone simply curious about AI. No experience required.
💡 **What to expect**
• Casual, open atmosphere
• Guests from the community presenting at the start
• Free-flowing conversations and networking
• No pressure, no presentations (except for invited pitches)
🎉 The event is free. Drinks or food are at your own expense.
Bring your curiosity, questions, and an open mind — and let’s explore AI together.
In the united states of Africa by Abdourahman A. Waberi
In the United States of Africa by Djiboutian author Abdourahman A. Waberi is a satirical, speculative novel that reverses global fortunes. The idea is pretty clear ✏️:set a novel in a parallel reality where the Global South and North are flipped, where Americans, Japanese and Western Europeans rely on handouts from Haitians and Ethiopians.💰💰💰
America suffer from poverty, war, and disease. The narrative follows Malaïka, often called Maya, a european artist adopted by an african doctor, who travels to "Euramerica" to find her roots.
The book won the French Voices Award, a prize that supports and promotes French-language works translated into English. It was also shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award in 2011, a major international prize for world literature.
Being Good Is Not Enough
Join us for our upcoming **Lux TechPulse** event dedicated to **Women in Tech**, together with [GDG Luxembourg](https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-luxembourg/), [Women Techmakers](https://www.technovation.org/women-techmakers/) and [Friends of Figma](https://friends.figma.com/luxembourg/) communities, we will explore the intersection of **AI, accessibility, and career opportunities in tech**.
Connect with fellow developers, engineers, and IT professionals while gaining insights from speakers and discussions focused on modern web development, open-source technologies, and building more inclusive digital products.
Whether you are an experienced developer or just starting your journey in tech, this meetup offers a great opportunity to **learn, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network** within the vibrant Lux TechPulse community.
Don’t miss the chance to meet inspiring people, discover new perspectives, and grow within Luxembourg’s dynamic tech ecosystem!
1 talk
**Being Good Is Not Enough: CVs, Interviews & Personal Branding in the Age of AI**
*Speaker: [Anouk RUIZ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anouk-ruiz/), Business Development Lead*
* AI can write your CV, optimize your LinkedIn, and rehearse your interview answers - making technical competence the baseline, not the differentiator. In this talk, we explore how to stand out in an AI-augmented market. If AI raises the floor, how do you raise your ceiling?
We’ll challenge the myths that more skills, perfect answers, or simply being good guarantee career security.
Instead, we’ll focus on positioning, impact storytelling, live thinking in interviews, and strategic visibility.
For juniors, consultants, and tech professionals who feel competent but invisible and want to become intentionally differentiated.
2 talk
**Looking Back at 15 Years of Accessibility: What Works — and What Still Doesn’t**
*Speaker: [Marie Baudy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-baudy-gazel-946b657/), UX & Accessibility Expert*
* After 15 years working with digital accessibility, I’ve had the chance to see many things evolve — some for the better, others… not as much.
In this talk, I’d like to share a personal and honest look at what I’ve learned along the way. Not as an expert with all the answers, but as someone who has spent years trying, sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing.
We’ll explore what tends to work when trying to make products and services more accessible: the practices that help, the mindsets that make a difference, and the small changes that can have a real impact.
3 talk
**Practical AI for Business**
*Speaker:* *[Ana Petre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamariapetre/),* Director, Revenue *Operations, Oracle Health & Life Sciences*
* AI is everywhere, but real impact comes from how it is actually used in day to day work.
In this talk, we will explore AI from a commercial and revenue operations perspective, focusing on how non-technical teams can adopt it in practical ways. You will learn how AI is embedded into Oracle applications and how it is already shaping internal workflows and customer solutions.
We will also look at how AI adoption is scaled across large organizations through local champion communities, with a real example from Oracle Hospitality. Finally, the session will provide an overview of AI across Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and industry solutions, including a spotlight on Oracle Health AI and its role in supporting clinical and operational workflows.
Friendly atmosphere and networking time 🍕
Luxembourg Shivyog Forum
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.
Talk, Sip & Socialise— International Language Exchange Night at Big Beer Company
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
➡️ Look for the table signs 📍
➡️ 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 😜)
Meaningful Afterwork
Ready for a different kind of afterwork? Want to get buzzed with inspiration?
**Join our Meaningful Afterwork!**
A relaxed and uplifting space for meaningful conversations inspired by the Bahá’í Writings.
Together, we explore deep questions about life, purpose, and the world around us, connecting spiritual insights with the realities of everyday living and the challenges of society.
An open, co-created, and collaborative space for reflection, discussion, and consultation, where everyone is welcome to be a protagonist, share, listen, and think together.
And because meaningful connection also happens around the table, this is also a potluck-style gathering: feel free to bring something to share! Food for the soul… and for the body ;)
Come as you are. Bring your openness and curiosity, meet new people and recharge your spirit!
The Details:
* 📅 **Date:** Friday, 24th April
* ⏰ **Time:** 6:30pm
* 📍 **Location:** 17, Allée Léopold Goebel, Luxembourg City
In case you have further questions, feel free to contact us via email ([meaningfulafterwork@gmail.com](https://meaningfulafterwork@gmail.com "https://meaningfulafterwork@gmail.com")).
Warmly,
Your Meaningful Afterwork Team
P.S.: As spaces for the upcoming Meaningful Afterwork will be limited, please sign up via the link below to let us know if you’re coming, if you’re bringing a colleague, and what treats you might be bringing for the potluck: 🔗 [https://forms.gle/h5StC78h6WqByhA79](https://forms.gle/h5StC78h6WqByhA79)
Desis Events Near You
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RANG - Outdoor HOLI Carnival
The Ultimate Holi Festival Experience
**🎉 Band Baaja & Maps Entertainment Present 🎉**
### **RANG – The Ultimate Outdoor Holi Carnival**
Celebrate the magic of Holi like never before!
**🗓 Sunday, April 26, 2026** \| ⏰ **11:00 AM – 5:00 PM**
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**🎟 Tickets: (Available on Eventbrite & Sulekha)**
**$7 Per Person** \| 👶 ***Kids Under 5 – FREE***
$ 24 Family of 4 People \| $50 Group of 10 People
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### **📍 Venue:**
**Droumavalla Farm (Outdoor Patio)** \- 15066 Limestone School Rd\, Leesburg\, VA
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### **✨ Get Ready For a Power-Packed Day of Fun:**
🎨 Color Play
🍔 Delicious Food
🎶 Music & Dance
🛍 Shopping Stalls
👨👩👧 Kids Zone
🍦 Ice Cream Treats
🥁 Live Performances & Dhol
🔥 High-Energy DJ Vibes
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### **🎧 Music Lineup:**
**Celebrity DJ SVP**
with **DJ Sena & DJ Bhavin**
Spinning the best of Bollywood • Tollywood • Bhangra • English • International Hits 🎵
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### 📞 For Vendor Booths, Sponsorships & Tickets:
**Saumil: 240-505-7285**
**Akash: 571-345-5002**
🚫 *Outside colors, food, & drinks are not allowed*
Resilient Functioning 5/6/2026
Schedule:
* Introductions and Disclaimers
* Topic for the week
* Sharing circle(s)
* Wrap up
Code of Conduct:
1. No bigotry of any kind (racism, sexism, ableism, etc.)
2. Treat others how you want to be treated
3. Prioritize listening, ask for permission before providing solutions to problems
4. Stressful topic may be convered, strive to maintain a positive mental attitude
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“Good Job”: A Conversation on Seeing, Valuing, and Uplifting One Another
Inspired by the song "Good Job" by Alicia Keys, this gathering invites us to pause and reflect on the quiet strength, resilience, and everyday efforts that often go unseen.
How often do we acknowledge the people who keep things moving—at work, at home, in our communities? And how often do we recognize that same perseverance in ourselves?
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
* The power of simple recognition and encouragement
* How affirmation can strengthen resilience and connection
* Ways to create environments where people feel seen and valued
* The impact of gratitude on culture, leadership, and well-being
Through reflection and shared dialogue, we’ll consider how a simple phrase—*“good job”*—can carry deeper meaning when it’s grounded in sincerity and awareness.
Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the underlying truths that unite us all – on seeing, valuing, and uplighting one another.
Join us for an open and respectful conversation where participants can share perspectives, experiences, and insights.
Whether you come to speak or simply to listen, all thoughtful voices are welcome.
LOCATION CHANGE: Circlesinging Together ** Pump House Community Center **
LOCATION CHANGE: In May we are back at Pump House in Rockville!
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The community-singing event where where everything's made up and the point — to sing for our lives — matters.
Our leaders will teach you parts to sing for spontaneously-composed choral pieces. We play a variety of listening/music/singing games, and create safe opportunities for participants to improvise as little or as much as they might like.
Good for all skill levels, shower-singers to seasoned pros, no sheet-music-reading required.
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We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month, and will continue to meet in-person as long as it makes sense. We encourage and provide masks.
We will also plan on continuing our Zoom circles from time to time. So please check the day before/day of the meetup each month to confirm date & details.
This world needs more song; join in the fun, and be the music you want to hear in the world.
Hope to see you there!
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SOCIAL SIPS & BITES NIGHT OUT - Kalypso’s
- Take 2 🎬
**This isn’t just a meetup. This is a full-night vibe.**
A new spot for us, but the same legendary Social Sips & Bites energy you know and love.
Join Social Sips & Bites for an all-out night of dinner, drinks, DJ-driven music, and dancing-the kind of night where the plan is simple: show up, relax, and let the evening unfold.
Early vibes
We kick things off with dinner and drinks, easy conversations, familiar faces, and new connections. It’s the perfect warm-up- lots of laughs, great energy, and that unmistakable feeling that the night is about to level up.
9:00 PM - GAME ON
The DJ turns it up.
The dance floor comes alive.
The room shifts from hangout to full celebration.
And before you know it, we’re dancing well into the early hours of the morning.
What to expect
• DJ and dance floor
• High-energy music, great food, strong drinks
• A welcoming crowd that knows how to have a good time
• One of those nights you swear you’re leaving… but somehow stay
Come early to connect. Stay late to dance. Lose track of time somewhere in between.
This is Social Sips & Bites — and we’re just getting started.
Movie Night: Service Design Global Conference 25 Highlights
Join Service Design DC for a community movie night focused on learning, reflection, and connection through two keynote presentations from last year’s Service Design Global Conference. SDGC25 brought the global service design community together around the theme “Business Transformation by Design,” exploring how service design can influence strategy, operations, and customer experience across organizations.
For this gathering, we’ll watch 2 selected talks from SDGC25, then open up a casual group discussion about what resonated, what feels relevant for our work now, and what these ideas might mean for service design practice in DC.
The 2025 conference centered on service design’s role in helping organizations navigate cross-functional transformation, making these talks especially relevant for practitioners working across systems, teams, and change.
**What to expect**
* Watch 2 selected presentations from SDGC25 together.
* Casual facilitated discussion after each talk.
* Time to connect with other service design and adjacent practitioners in the DC area.
**Evening Agenda**
6:00 P.M. - Doors Open + Socializing & Networking
6:30 P.M. - First talk highlights + conversation
7:15 P.M. - Second talk highlights + conversation
8:00 P.M. - Wrap up
**Many thanks to our host and sponsor, MediaBarn!**
*Mediabarn’s customer-centric philosophy defines who we are.*
*In its simplest form, we are committed to applying Human-Centered Design (HCD) methods to understand customer needs, collect feedback, and use that feedback to improve services and products. Whether it’s for customers, citizens, or employees, our Experience Design Studio creates research-informed designs to improve the experience of every human involved.*












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