Digital Currency

**Connect with eBay, Amazon & Online Sellers - eCommerce Networking Event in Central London** Join us for an informal eCommerce networking evening in central London. Meet eBay and Amazon sellers, online business owners, digital entrepreneurs, and tech professionals in a relaxed, friendly setting. This event is co-organised by eCommerce tech startups **Getshop Today** and **Speed eCam**, with support from **GMax Card**. ⚡ **Limited to 40 attendees** **💼 Note re Contactless Cards** Free RSVP gives entry only - the contactless business card by GMax Card is not included.
To receive a contactless networking card, please book a paid ticket when available. **📍 Venue** **The Refinery New Street Square** A modern bar and restaurant in London’s City district, near Fleet Street and Chancery Lane. With a bright interior, outdoor terrace, and semi-private mezzanine, it’s ideal for relaxed business and eCommerce networking. **👔 Dress Code**
 Dress code is smart casual.
No hoodies or sportswear please. **💡 Why Attend?** * Meet eBay & Amazon sellers and eCommerce professionals * Connect with founders, entrepreneurs, and tech experts * Share insights, ideas, and real-world experience * Discover trends and tools shaping online retail **About the Event** eCommerce is fast-moving, competitive, and constantly evolving. Building strong connections and staying informed is essential for growth. Whether you run an online store, sell on marketplaces, work in digital marketing, or are exploring eCommerce opportunities, this event brings like-minded professionals together for meaningful conversations, new connections, and potential collaborations. Expect a relaxed evening of networking with practical takeaways and fresh perspectives. **Agenda** **6:30 PM – 9:30 PM** Informal eCommerce networking. On arrival, ask the receptionist about the networking event. Hosts may assist with introductions, followed by open networking. **👥 Organised By** * **Speed eCam** – AI-powered eBay listing tool * **Getshop Today** – UK-based eCommerce platform with local support * **GMax Card** – Digital business card **📸 Photo & Video** Photography and video may be taken for promotional use by [CineEye, London based video production and photography service provider](www.cineeye.co.uk). Please inform the hosts if you do not wish to appear. **ℹ️ Important Info** • Ages: 18+ (ID required for bar purchases)
 • Dress Code: Smart/business casual (see above). • Contactless Cards: Free RSVP does not include contactless business card by GMax Card (see above). **🎟 Secure Your Spot** Spaces are limited. Register now and join our group for updates on future events. We look forward to welcoming you for a productive and enjoyable eCommerce networking evening in London.

Join Pintonomics for our 4th meetup to discuss how economics impacts our daily lives – and to see what happens when you mix monetary policy with a good pint (or sprite!) We'll be in the Sekforde from 6.30pm but there's no strict start time so drop by what ever time you can make it 🙌 Not required, but if you get a chance, check out this talk by **Jason Hickel** on "**How Degrowth Will Save the World**": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjHq-vQLAiY **Other typical topics include:** * How government spending really works in a sovereign currency system * Can the government ever run out of money? * Whats the role of taxes beyond “paying for” public services? * What actually causes inflation and how can it be avoided? * Why is there always money for bombs and bailouts? * Can different economic policies better address housing, healthcare, and climate change?

**Tim Ruffles presents:** *Efficient Reconciliation and Flow Control for Anti-Entropy Protocols* [https://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/rvr/papers/flowgossip.pdf](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/rvr/papers/flowgossip.pdf) The ideas in this paper influenced [systems at Amazon](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/projects/ladis2008/materials/rvr.pdf?), and beyond, e.g. Cassandra, Ringpop from Uber (used in Temporal). **Abstract** The paper shows that anti-entropy protocols can process only a limited rate of updates, and proposes and evaluates a new state reconciliation mechanism as well as a flow control scheme for anti-entropy protocols. **The Speaker** Tim is an engineer at [poolside.ai](http://poolside.ai/), previously at Plaid & GitHub **Location**: Appold St and Worship St corner London EC2A 2AG https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmCdcBLBCLR2ifou7 The nearest tube/train station is Liverpool St The entrance is located at the street level. This is not the main entrance of the building. **Checkin instructions:** \- Please proceed to the registration desk\. \- Have ready your Meetup handle for registration\, you need to be on the list to enter \- A small wristband will be handled to you \- There are drinks available for the night\, but no food\. **The schedule:** • 6.15pm: welcome and chitchat • 6:30pm: presentation starts • 8:00pm: presentation end Meetup are captured on video and uploaded on the PWL London Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYe-1uDIkjPtuH_qhoybnA

Join this relaxed **eCommerce and business networking evening in central London**. Meet eBay and Amazon sellers, TikTok Shop users, online entrepreneurs, and tech-driven business owners. This event is co-organised by **[Getshop Today](www.getshop.today)**[ (UK eCommerce platform)](www.getshop.today) and **[Speed eCam](www.speedecam.com)**[ (AI listing tool for marketplaces)](www.speedecam.com) as well as [GMax Card - get a FREE digital business card to share all your your socials and contact details instantly via one card.](www.gmaxcard.com) **💼 Note re contactless cards:** Free RSVP gives entry only - no contactless card included. For the card, book a paid ticket when available. 👔 **Dress Code:** Smart / business casual. Please avoid hoodies and sportswear, as this is a business networking event rather than a fully informal gathering. 👀**What to expect** * Relaxed, informal business networking * eCommerce sellers, online business owners and other business and tech professionals * Practical, meaningful conversations - not sales pitches or long talks. * A medium-sized, focused crowd (not a crowded conference) 🎯 **Who should attend** * eBay, Amazon & TikTok Shop sellers * Online entrepreneurs & founders * Digital marketers & eCommerce beginners * Anyone exploring online selling or retail tech 📍**Venue: The Refinery, New Street Square** A modern bar and restaurant in the City of London, near Fleet Street and Chancery Lane. Modern, stylish yet relaxed atmosphere - ideal for eCommerce networking. **Organised by** * **[Getshop Today](www.getshop.today)**[ - UK-based eCommerce platform](www.getshop.today) * **[Speed eCam](www.speedecam.com)**[ - AI-powered eBay listing tool](www.speedecam.com) * **[GMax Card](www.gmaxcard.com)**[ - Digital business card](www.gmaxcard.com) **Important notes** * Photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes by[ ](www.cineeye.co.uk)**[CineEye](www.cineeye.co.uk)**[ (a London-based visual content studio)](www.cineeye.co.uk). If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please inform the organisers in advance. * Refunds available up to 1 day before the event (Meetup fees are non-refundable, if any) * Note re contactless cards: Free RSVP gives entry only - no contactless card included. For the card, book a paid ticket when available. 👉 **Secure your place now - only 40 spots available** and 🔔 Join this Meetup Group for future event updates.

Happy New Year, Green Software Practitioners! Green Software Brighton are back for our first event of 2026 with an excellent talk from Alexander Dawson all about the Web Sustainability Guidelines. Do you work in Web? Are you concerned about how to minimise the environmental impacts of the sites you create? Do you wish there were guidelines so you don't have to start from scratch? Then this talk is for you! Alex has been integral to creating these guidelines within the W3C, the body which has produced similar standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) which are now internationally recognised. The guidelines are broken down into different areas covering UX, web development, hosting & infrastructure and strategy & product management, so they cover many roles in the website creation lifecycle. Check out the Green Software Brighton [website](https://greensoftwarebrighton.co.uk/) for links to previous talks. Arrive from 18:00 for pizza and drinks. Event will start at 18:30. We always head for a drink and a chat locally afterwards too. --- ***Thank you to Runway East for use of their space to host our events and to Silicon Brighton and the Green Software Foundation for supporting us.***

***WARNING*** *If you are new to our Meet Up group or haven't attended any event for months, please, BEFORE signing up to a conversation session, send an email in French to Christian at frenchlondonexperience at gmail dot com ; Anyone -* aforementioned - *signing up to a class before getting an agreement will be removed from the list. Thanks for your cooperation.* We weekly meet at Queen's park cafe and speak French together. It is a friendly opportunity to speak French and to ask questions to a French native as well. **THE SESSION:** This is an in-person French conversation session lasting 90 minutes run by a French native & professional tutor (in London since 2016). This is dedicated for any French speaker / learner with an Intermediate level or above. Attendees need to have some bases in French and a conversation level as the whole session is in French. If you are not sure, send a message (in French) to the organiser. This is a very small group session: maximum of 6 attendees (minimum of 2). So you will speak directly to the tutor who enjoys handing over his passion for his country and his mother tongue. He will support you along the way to improve your speech flow. The event consists of conversation and chats. **IMPORTANT** If you are new to our FLE Meet Up, please send ASAP an email (in French) at frenchlondonexperience at gmail dot com to introduce yourself, to check your level and to confirm your space. **PRICING:** You can pay each time or by block \- £10 per session \(to be paid immediately at the booking by bank transfer \- otherwise you will be removed from the list \- Bank details on request\) \- £60 for 6 sessions \(to be used within 3 months \- to be paid in advance by bank transfer \- Bank details on request\) As the cafe friendly welcomes us every week, it is nice for each of us to buy something while attending the session. **TERMS & CONDITIONS** If you are to join, you are more than welcome to sign up. But, please, if you have an unforeseen hitch, up date your status as soon as possible. As spaces are limited, if you don't turn up or if you cancel at the last minute, a space is wasted. Thanks for helping. \- Fees are payable immediately at the booking \(otherwise your name will be removed from the list within a few hours\) \- No refund \(exchange for cancellation more than 12 hours before the start of the event\) \- No refund\, no exchange for late cancellation \(less than 12 hours\) or non\-attendance \- People who don't turn may be banned\. If the session is fully booked, please put your name on the waiting list but ONLY if you are sure to be able to attend the session. As soon a space becomes free, even at the very last minute, you will be on the attendance list. Then you will be expected to attend the session and it will be due, even if you don't actually attend. Thanks for your cooperation and thanks for understanding. Follow French London Experience [http://www.facebook.com/frenchlondonexperience/](http://www.facebook.com/frenchlondonexperience/) [https://www.instagram.com/frenchlondonexperience/](https://www.instagram.com/frenchlondonexperience/) [https://twitter.com/FLE_Christian](https://twitter.com/FLE_Christian) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZB8-AhXTeqNF9MwEySmeg Website: [www.frenchlondonexperience.com](http://www.frenchlondonexperience.com/)

## Details **Abstract:** A honeypot is a system for which there is no intended legitimate access, so what happens when you place three honeypots on the public Internet, in three different countries? Jonathan will explain what a honeypot is before talking through his research from July 2025, and comparing it to previous research in 2021 and 2022. You may find this year’s most popular password surprising!

**FREE Digital Skills Workshop \| Clapham Junction\, London** This in-person event brings people together to learn, connect, and discuss topics such as forex and crypto education, user-generated content (UGC) and e-commerce. **What to expect:** •⁠ ⁠Guest speakers sharing expertise and experiences •⁠ ⁠Open Q&A and networking **Who it’s for:** •⁠ ⁠People curious about digital skills and online education •⁠ ⁠Those interested in forex, crypto, e-commerce, and user-generated content who want to connect and have conversations with people actively involved in these areas and gain a greater understanding. •⁠ ⁠Anyone looking to connect with like-minded people 🎟️ Limited spaces available

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**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-connector-annual-membership-january-offer-tickets-1979854324581?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-connector-annual-membership-january-offer-tickets-1979854324581?aff=meetup)** January-only London Connector® membership. 12 months from Feb 1 of meaningful, human-to-human, win-win business connections for leaders. The **London Connector® Annual Membership** is a 12-month business networking membership designed for **founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and senior professionals** who value meaningful, **human-to-human relationships** and a **win–win approach** to business. 🗓️ **Join in January** , start attending our events straight away, and your membership officially starts on **1 February**, giving you a full year of access to a **curated London business community**, high-quality networking events, and long-term collaboration opportunities. ## **🤝 What Is London Connector®?** London Connector® is a **curated business networking community in London** built for professionals who believe that **relationships come before transactions**. 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Join the SPX6900 neighbourhood Coffee, chats, and strategies to overthrow the global financial system with SPX6900 Yep! That’s right. You read that correctly. SPX6900 is taking down the system and we’re doing it with a digital asset. It is a cryptocurrency and is being called the next Bitcoin Like early days Bitcoin, the financial opportunity is huge Unlike Bitcoin we have integrity to take down the system - not make it worse We’re a huge community online but we want to make real life connections and help grow a brand new real life rebellion Whether you plan to come regularly or are just curious, everyone is welcome. SPX6900 is a movement to flip the SnP500 - aka drain liquidity from the global corrupt financial system - this is the next iteration of Occupy Wall Street and GameStop We use crypto currency technology as the vehicle for our rebellion Check out this video by one of our community members: https://youtu.be/ngGL4pUasX4?si=hn8EHaIljBeSHpQ4 THIS IS THE THE HOPE THIS IS THE REVOLUTION

Register: [https://guild.host/events/january-meetup-jsmonthly-iv25sl](https://guild.host/events/january-meetup-jsmonthly-iv25sl) **Schedule** **18:00 Doors Open** **18:45 Introduction** **19:00 Zen and the Art of Code Maintenance // Beth Swingler** **19:30 Leveraging Chrome AI for optimised in-browser AI experiences // Victory Nwani** **19:40: Break** **19:50 UI in the AI age - Adam Crowley** **21:00 Networking**

PyTorch isn't just another framework; it's the de-facto standard for Deep Learning. Our community is dedicated to bringing together PyTorch users in London and those with a profound interest in ML and AI. This is your platform to share experiences, network, seek advice, and initiate collaborations. This event is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and exchange ideas and knowledge with experts from both Revolut and the data industry. Join us for exclusive talks from Revolut speakers and our partner, PyTorch, and dive into the world of Data Science—with a special focus on conversational AI. Here's what you can look forward to at the meet-up. **Speakers** 1\. Stas Bichenko\, CEO at Recombine: "Solving Interruptions in Voice AI" 2\. Anna Baidina \(Revolut\) 3\. Angelo Giacco \(ElevenLabs\) **Event Details:** **Date:** 22th January 2026 **Time:** 18:30 (GMT+4) **Where:** Revolut HQ Office

**🚩 Your AI isn’t the problem. Your prompts might be.** Left unchecked, Generative AI can create inconsistency and chaos — but with the right prompts, it can accelerate impactful content creation without compromising on quality. In this talk, **[Lucy Woodham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-woodham-49283482/)**, Senior Content Designer at **Mastercard**, will dive into how you can harness Generative AI to make life easier for you and your stakeholders, with your strategic oversight at the helm. **When:** Thursday 22 January, from 6.30pm **Where:** Codat, 15 Long Ln, London, EC1A 9PN **What:** 18.30 - 19.00 Arrival 19.00 - 19.45 Presentation 19.45 - 20.00 Short break 20.00 - 20.45 Presentation and practice 20.45 - 21.30 Networking *All times are approximate.* **How to find us:** The entrance to the Codat office is located inside the glass doors of Griffin Court, to the left of the Subway. You'll see WTD signs and organisers. [Map pin](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E2Ap9mfCvVprvLrVA) \| [what3words](https://what3words.com/bride.lock.eating) **Photos:** Note that the organizers will take some photos for the WTD group.

**NEW LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -** **2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221** Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly: 1. A place that was quieter and possibly private. 2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.” We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin. Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there! PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community. Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

**NEW LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -** **2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221** Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly: 1. A place that was quieter and possibly private. 2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.” We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin. Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there! PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community. Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

## 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 may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

**HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK** \* Time: 5 pm‎ - ‎8 pm‎ ‎ [Eastern Time] \* JANUARY 2026 ONLY: FOURTH Tuesday the 27th, then back to the regular schedule of third Tuesdays next month \* Where: Pastimes Pub at Grandview Yard, 775 Yard St. Columbus 43212 \* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet! Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B! Are you passionate about real estate investments or curious about the world of long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or short-term rentals? Look no further because the "Happy House Hunters" and "The Inns and Outs of a B&B" invite you to come together with COIN for exciting monthly Meet and Greet events for all real estate investors! We look forward to seeing you there!