Digital Currency

## **Schedule** 17:30 - Pre-meetup - gathering, small talk 18:00 - Meetup kickoff, Group announcements 18:10 - Host introduction 18:15 - Talk: **Senko Rašić - To Vibe Code or Not To Vibe Code** 19:15 - Short break 19:30 - Open discussion: **How do you use AI?** 20:30 - Season finale This meetup is sponsored by **Bornfight** \- https://www\.bornfight\.com/ and **Elevien** \- https://www\.elevien\.com/\.

Dear developers, As we approach the end of the year, it's time for our annual December drinkup! This year, we're joining forces with our friends from RubyZg. The drinkup will take place at **Fakin Craft Bar** (across from FER, on the back side of Boogaloo) on **18th of December, starting at 18.00.** We'll mark the table with a JSZG logo so you can easily find us. Come join us as we wrap up the year together and celebrate the interesting meetups and collaborations ahead! See you there! Marcela

Hello everyone, As usual, we're closing the year with our annual December drinkup! We'll be gathering at Fakin Craft Bar on Vukovarska (across from FER, on the back side of Boogaloo). Look for the RubyZg logo on the table so you can easily find us. If you're new, feel free to stop by for good conversations and some relaxed networking. And to all our long-time members - we hope to see you there! **One last thing**: if you have a Ruby Passport make sure you bring it and if you don't - we have a surprise for you ;)

Novo predavanje IT Pro grupe. U pitanju je predavanje u prosincu, gdje nam gostuje Saša Kranjac. Priča se o Microsoft Sentinelu. Svaki početak je važan, posebno prilikom planiranja, implementacije i upravljanja podacima s **Microsoft Sentinelom**, gdje ispravna implementacija utječe na troškove pohrane i analize podataka, brzinu i način pretraživanja logova, pa sve do učinkovitosti rada sigurnosnih timova. Pridružite se ovoj sesiji kako biste saznali više o arhitekturi, značajkama, planiranju, optimizaciji i savjetima za unos i evidentiranje podataka u Microsoft Sentinelu.

Where locals, expats & travellers turn Thursday into Small Friday. Hey everyone! Whether you’ve just landed in Zagreb, been here a while, or live right around the corner, **Small Friday International Zagreb** (**[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**) is your go-to for december evenings, language swapping, and good times with great people. 📍 **Where?** The Beertija, Pavla Hatza 16 🕗 **When?** Thursdays, every other week from 8PM ✨ Free to join, just grab a drink and support the bar’s rockin’ vibe 🍺🎸 ✨ Open to all, all ages, all vibes, all language levels welcome 💬 **What to expect?** 🗣️ **Language Exchange:** English, Croatian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian… you name it 💬🌐 🌍 **Cultural Vibes:** Locals, expats, travellers, Erasmus students . . . sharing tips, stories & laughs 🎭✨ 🤝 **New Connections:** Real convos, real mates, advent evenings to remember 🍂🤗 🍷 **Weekend Planners:** From concerts to fests to day trips, let’s plot our december adventures 🎶🍁🏔️ 🌟 **Why now?** 🎄 This is the season when **Zagreb comes alive**. The city glows with [Advent](https://www.adventzagreb.hr/en/) lights, winter markets hum with music, and every corner offers something to taste, see, or celebrate. The air is filled with the scent of mulled wine🍷, and all those rich seasonal treats that only December brings. From concerts and theatre to Christmas fairs and various gatherings, the whole city feels wrapped in a warm, festive sparkle. ✨🌆 And the best way to share it? At **[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**. Our meetups are where plans get made, tips get swapped, and crews form to explore Zagreb together. 🌍💖 🍺 **Why The Beertija?** Because it’s not just a bar, it’s the spot. Iconic beer garden, leafy terrace, buzzing atmosphere, and the right mix of locals & internationals. 🌿🎶🍻 💡 Top tip: Turn up early, smile, catch someone’s eye, and dive into conversation, that’s how the magic starts 😉💫 No pressure, just rock up and join the crew. 💖 Let’s ditch the screen, grab a drink, and meet the world! See you soon, **SFIZ Crew** P.S. Spread the word [sfiz.fun](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb) 🔎 **How to Spot Us** New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, that’s when it’s easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event ✨ Need quick updates or can’t see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions. 💖 #ZagrebGlobalMingle 💖

Dear all, we’re back with the [PyData meetups](https://numfocus.org/programs/pydata), focused as always on sharing best practice, methodologies, analysis, machine learning systems, .., with the open-source projects of the [NumFOCUS](https://numfocus.org/sponsored-projects) program — but not only! We’ll meet **#InPresence** on **Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM**. We’ll be hosted by [Anda Venice Hostel](https://www.andavenice.com/) in the Medusa Room and, for those who cannot join us, it will also be on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK_1RjKro_g) in **#streaming**. 👥 We’ll have two interesting sessions in English 🇬🇧: 🗣 [Árpád Goretity](https://www.linkedin.com/in/h2co3/) and [Oliver Kocsis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/okocsis/) will talk to us about **#NLP** solutions and their optimizations in a local environment: **#OnPremise** is the New Promise – Small, Smart, **#LocalAI** in the age of LLMs 🗣 [Sara Ferro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-ferro-ba1aa8139/) will present a blend of theory on classical networks and more recent ones together with more recent ones: **#ImageSegmentation** through **#DeepLearning** Models And afterwards\, for those who want\, we’ll stay there for \( 🍸 \| 🍺 \) & \( 🍕 \| 🍔 \) and **#networking** until late ‼️ 📽 And if you’d like to share ideas, projects, topics, or propose yourself as the next speaker, here’s the usual [Google form](https://forms.gle/rVMWxFnodHaNb9ab9) or [Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/pydata-venice/) !

Autogeni trening na klasičan način, metoda opuštanja, povezivanja mozga s pojedinim dijelovima i liječenja. Isprobajte ovu tehniku u našoj izvedbi!

Prvi put u Hrvatskoj i Jugoistočnoj Europi održava se službena **LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Foundation Facilitation Certifikacija** – međunarodno priznati program za sve koji žele koristiti LSP metodu profesionalno i sigurno. **LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP)** je strukturirana facilitacijska metoda koja koristi LEGO kockice kao alat za razmišljanje, komunikaciju i rješavanje kompleksnih izazova. Sudionici grade modele, koriste metaforu i kroz priču dolaze do **bržih uvida, jasnijeg razumijevanja i 100% sudjelovanja svih u grupi**. Ova certifikacija temelji se na iskustvu **2.000+ provedenih radionica**, razvijena je uz **prof. Johana S. Roosa**, su-izumitelja metode, i u potpunosti poštuje originalne LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® principe. **Kome je namijenjeno?** Ovaj trening je idealan za: * facilitatore * HR stručnjake * voditelje i voditelje timova * coacheve i konzultante * pedagoge i edukatore * psihologe * sve koji rade s grupama i žele nove alate za poticanje sudjelovanja, uvida i suradnje. ## **Što ćete dobiti?** * Službenu **Foundation Facilitation** LSP certifikaciju, * vještine za vođenje vlastitih LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® radionica, * praktično iskustvo kroz intenzivan trening, * jasnu strukturu i sigurnost u korištenju metode, * pristup globalnoj LSP zajednici. ## **Zašto sudjelovati?** U svijetu gdje su timovi sve manje angažirani, a izazovi sve složeniji, LSP omogućuje: * 100% uključivanje svih sudionika * brže i kvalitetnije donošenje odluka * vidljiv napredak u komunikaciji i razumijevanju * rješavanje problema na inovativan, siguran i efikasan način ## **Prijave i informacije** Cijena: 1200€ Ostalo je još **jedno slobodno mjesto**. ✉️ **jbn@astyre.hr** 📩 Ili pošaljite poruku organizatoru preko Meetupa.

December is time for celebration, closing one year and setting intentions for the next. We're continuing to support sustainability and our talented musicians, but this special edition welcomes **artisans** \- talented jewelry\, accessory\, and clothing designers whose work embodies sustainability and upcycling\. You'll find unique pieces with meaningful background stories - perfect gifts for yourself or your loved ones. **Join us for:** ✨ Live music & open mic performances ✨ Art & sustainable marketplace ✨ Style tips & deep conversations ✨ Community vibes As you set intentions for the New year, let one of them be **conscious consumption and supporting local small designers&artists**. FREE ENTRY! Bring your friends and family for this lovely community event! Everyone is welcome! See you there! 💚

\*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ================================================ The caffe Cukeraj provides us with a back-room reserved just for this event, where we get to practice Croatian and other languages three hours for free. The entrance is free, but to be sure that Domenico will continue to host us, please have at least one drink when you're coming. at Cukeraj, Petrinjska 61 See you soon! P.S. IF U HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FINDING THE PLACE BE FREE TO CONTACT THE ORGANIZER: +385958865552 \*\*\*\*\* Vježbajte Strane Jezike sa Izvornim Govornicima \*\*\*\*\* =============================================== Za organizaciju događaja se ne mora nista platiti. Radi korištenja prostora u kafiću (koji se nalazi u dvorišnoj zgradi) , bilo bi poželjno kad bi svatko naručio barem jedno piće. Nedjelja 18:00 - 21:00 sati Cukeraj Petrinjska 61

Where locals, expats & travellers turn Thursday into Small Friday. Hey everyone! Whether you’ve just landed in Zagreb, been here a while, or live right around the corner, **Small Friday International Zagreb** (**[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**) is your go-to for december evenings, language swapping, and good times with great people. 📍 **Where?** The Beertija, Pavla Hatza 16 🕗 **When?** Thursdays, every other week from 8PM ✨ Free to join, just grab a drink and support the bar’s rockin’ vibe 🍺🎸 ✨ Open to all, all ages, all vibes, all language levels welcome 💬 **What to expect?** 🗣️ **Language Exchange:** English, Croatian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian… you name it 💬🌐 🌍 **Cultural Vibes:** Locals, expats, travellers, Erasmus students . . . sharing tips, stories & laughs 🎭✨ 🤝 **New Connections:** Real convos, real mates, advent evenings to remember 🍂🤗 🍷 **Weekend Planners:** From concerts to fests to day trips, let’s plot our december adventures 🎶🍁🏔️ 🌟 **Why now?** 🎄 This is the season when **Zagreb comes alive**. The city glows with [Advent](https://www.adventzagreb.hr/en/) lights, winter markets hum with music, and every corner offers something to taste, see, or celebrate. The air is filled with the scent of mulled wine🍷, and all those rich seasonal treats that only December brings. From concerts and theatre to Christmas fairs and various gatherings, the whole city feels wrapped in a warm, festive sparkle. ✨🌆 And the best way to share it? At **[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**. Our meetups are where plans get made, tips get swapped, and crews form to explore Zagreb together. 🌍💖 🍺 **Why The Beertija?** Because it’s not just a bar, it’s the spot. Iconic beer garden, leafy terrace, buzzing atmosphere, and the right mix of locals & internationals. 🌿🎶🍻 💡 Top tip: Turn up early, smile, catch someone’s eye, and dive into conversation, that’s how the magic starts 😉💫 No pressure, just rock up and join the crew. 💖 Let’s ditch the screen, grab a drink, and meet the world! See you soon, **SFIZ Crew** P.S. Spread the word [sfiz.fun](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb) 🔎 **How to Spot Us** New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, that’s when it’s easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event ✨ Need quick updates or can’t see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions. 💖 #ZagrebGlobalMingle 💖

Dear all, we’re back with the [PyData meetups](https://numfocus.org/programs/pydata), focused as always on sharing best practice, methodologies, analysis, machine learning systems, .., with the open-source projects of the [NumFOCUS](https://numfocus.org/sponsored-projects) program — but not only! We’ll meet **#InPresence** on **Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM**. We’ll be hosted by [Anda Venice Hostel](https://www.andavenice.com/) in the Medusa Room and, for those who cannot join us, it will also be on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK_1RjKro_g) in **#streaming**. 👥 We’ll have two interesting sessions in English 🇬🇧: 🗣 [Árpád Goretity](https://www.linkedin.com/in/h2co3/) and [Oliver Kocsis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/okocsis/) will talk to us about **#NLP** solutions and their optimizations in a local environment: **#OnPremise** is the New Promise – Small, Smart, **#LocalAI** in the age of LLMs 🗣 [Sara Ferro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-ferro-ba1aa8139/) will present a blend of theory on classical networks and more recent ones together with more recent ones: **#ImageSegmentation** through **#DeepLearning** Models And afterwards\, for those who want\, we’ll stay there for \( 🍸 \| 🍺 \) & \( 🍕 \| 🍔 \) and **#networking** until late ‼️ 📽 And if you’d like to share ideas, projects, topics, or propose yourself as the next speaker, here’s the usual [Google form](https://forms.gle/rVMWxFnodHaNb9ab9) or [Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/pydata-venice/) !

**The AI Story: From Breakthrough to What's Next** * **Speaker**: Antonio Lopac * **Contact**: https://hr.linkedin.com/in/lopac * **Duration**: 30 min **Description** How artificial intelligence has reached its current level through technological development and what the world's leading AI leaders predict will happen to it in the next five to ten years. **AI in practice** * **Speaker:** Hrvoje Šimić * **Contact:** https://hr.linkedin.com/404 * **Duration**: 30 min **Description** How I use AI to ship 80% correct code to production and the lessons learned from doing every developer's favorite activity: debugging AI slop.

This special holiday event will be AT GAMEARENA near the Gateway!!! Come with games if you like but also come just to chill and relax with new and old friends before we end the 2025 year. Snacks will be provided and working to get holiday drinks like last year if you would like partake more at the bar. Play game at the main venue or other games COGG members bring! \-\-\- **Usual In-Person Notes** \-\-\- **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at info@[thecogg.com](http://thecogg.com/)!

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

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 :)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Jennings Java Artisan Coffee Roasters](https://www.jenningsjava.com/)!

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.