Distributed Systems

Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

**This week's venue: Beer People \| Lázár utca 7\, Budapest 1065** We hold a bi-weekly workshop to encourage creative writing where we share pieces of creative writing and solicit feedback from the other attendees. Some members also use the forum to find others with whom to collaborate, edit work, and/or brainstorm plot, themes, settings, and so forth. And from time to time, we participate in competitions, recite and/or offer material for events organized by other groups. At the moment there is no prompt for this particular meetup. Instead, writers are invited to submit something they have (or are working on) or to craft a short story specifically for the event. Of course, there's no pressure to submit something. Many participants are interested in hearing ideas, questioning the authors, and examining style and technique. Often, we explore other published works as well. The submission guidelines are as follows: 1. limit the piece to 850 words (to give enough time for any other submissions being read at the event); 2. make the text available (though you can read it aloud) for the other attendees. Many authors bring a few printed copies, but one can also pre-post the item on [bpcw.slack.com](http://bpcw.slack.com) in the "_NextMeetup" channel (write me at eahofer (at) gmail if you aren't a member already); 3. have a question in mind for the group about the submission; and, 4. If offering something from a longer work, be prepared to give a little bit of background first.

Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval! Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz! Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót! Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak. Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4. Jelentkezés és további infók: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)

In this workshop you will decorate two handmade cards crafted from recycled paper infused with flower seeds. Using watercolor, pens, or any mized media, you'll design unique cards that can be planted in soil, blossoming into real wildflowers over time. Fee: 5500Ft, including two plantable postcards All materials provided

Come and play boardgames with others in English! This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://www.facebook.com/events/1200101185612794). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1649367082889890) for more information. We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile! ***Important*** **This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260316). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own — — — Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)

**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere** Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall? Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+). No prior experience needed — just curiosity and willingness to move 💪 **Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian *** ### 🔹 Monday — Bouldering (Low Wall) Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement. 🕔 **17:00–18:40** 📍 Mountex, 1134 Budapest, Váci út 19 📌 **Pre-registration required** **Training:** 4000 HUF / person **Gym entry (paid separately):** * Adults: 3500 HUF * Children under 14: 2290 HUF Equipment rental available on site. *** ### 🔹 Thursday — Rope Climbing (15 m Wall) Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor. 🕔 **17:00–19:00** 📍 BigWall, 1047 Budapest, Károlyi István u. 10 📌 **Pre-registration required** **Training:** 5000 HUF / person **Gym entry (paid separately):** * Adults: 3990 HUF * Students (under 26): 2990 HUF * Children under 14: 1990 HUF All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym. *** ### ⭐ Why join? * Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching * Small groups and personal attention * Adults & kids train together * Safe environment and clear instruction * Great way to get stronger and meet active people * In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors** *** ### 💳 Regular climbers If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass: **29,000 HUF — 8 consecutive sessions** *** 👉 **Sign up in advance — spots are limited.** Feel free to message me if you have questions!

A murder, a vineyard, and too much wine… what could possibly go wrong? Step into a world of secrets and laughter at our first Whodunit interactive evening. You’ll become one of the guests at a wine tasting event but when the host suddenly drops dead, it’s up to everyone to uncover the killer among you. Language: English Players: 6–12 (no acting experience needed) Duration: 2–2.5 hours Location: Bortodoor City You’ll receive a character role, hidden secrets, and clues to help you solve the case, all while enjoying good company, good wine, and a night full of surprises. Drinks are not included; guests are welcome to order and pay for their own beverages at the venue.

**IT Night 2026** is waiting for you! This spring, we’re surpassing ourselves once again! 💡 Even better presentations, even more exciting panel discussions, even more networking — all in the usual EPAM style! Come and be part of an evening where everything is about tech. 🎤 Presentations 🗣️ Panel discussions 💬 Professional debates 🤝 Networking 🥪 Snacks **Language:** English **Location:** EPAM Office Budapest [(Bókay János street 44-46)](https://g.co/kgs/mJLnKsd) **Participation:** Registration has closed for the Budapest event due to high interest! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Téged is vár az **IT Night 2026!** Idén tavasszal ismét felülmúljuk önmagunkat! Még jobb előadások, még izgalmasabb kerekasztal beszélgetések még több networing – a szokásos EPAM-os hangulatban! Gyere és légy részese te is egy estének, ahol minden a techről szól. 🎤Előadások, 🗣️Kerekasztal beszélgetések, 💬Szakmai viták, 🤝Networking, 🥪Harapnivaló. **Nyelv:** Angol **Helyszín:** EPAM Iroda Budapest [(Bókay János utca 44-46)](https://g.co/kgs/mJLnKsd) **Részvétel**: A regisztrációt a nagy édeklődés függvényében lezáértuk!

Sziasztok! Nagy örömel várunk titeket a következő Teszt és Tea alkalmunkra **FONTOS RÉSZLETEK:** Ez alkalommal az evosoft Hungary Kft. vendégei leszünk. Az esemény gördülékenysége érdekében ezért az alábbiakra figyeljetek: * Maximum **100 fő** fog tudni jelentkezni a meetupra * A **meetup appot** használjátok kérlek * A jelentkezés során kérlek használjátok a **valódi neveteket** (ettől függ, hogy be tudtok-e jutni majd az irodába) * **Jelentkezni március 17.-én napvégéig tudtok!** Erre az estére egy különleges téma csokorral készülünk nektek: megnézzük, milyen furcsaságok alakították a szoftvertesztelés múltját, majd fejest ugrunk a jövőbe, hogy kiderítsük, ki is az a Test Architect, és hogyan navigálhatunk magabiztosan ebben az új világban. **Az este agendája:** * **Fekete Attila: Új ISTQB minősítések a modern tesztelésben** Attila röviden bemutatja az újdonságokat az ISTQB certifikációk világában. * **Mészár Imola: A teáskanna, az Evil Bit és más tesztelői rémálmok** Mi a közös a HTTP 418-ban, az Evil Bitben és a Caps Lock-ban? Valódi szoftvertörténetek, amelyek sokkal többet árulnak el a tesztelői gondolkodásról, mint bármelyik tankönyv. Ebben az előadásban a szándékos „hibákon", rejtett állapotokon és etikai dilemmákon keresztül járjuk körbe azt a kérdést, amit minden QA-nak fel kellene tennie: nem az, hogy „működik-e" – hanem hogy kinek, és milyen feltételezésekre építve. * **Bolyhos Csaba és Csépe Zsombor: A Tesztelés Múltja és Jövője** A szoftvertesztelés már rég nem csak hibakeresés. A modern rendszerek világában a minőség tudatosan tervezett architektúra eredménye – ahol a Teszt Architect a pipeline, a döntések és a minőségkultúra építője. Megmutatjuk, hogyan változik ez a szerep a DevOps, a microservice-ek és az AI korszakában. Várunk mindenkit, aki szeretné megismerni a tesztarchitektek világát, vagy csak szívesen beszélgetne egy jót a szakma jelenéről és jövőjéről!

Join us for an intense evening combining **learning, collaboration, and competition** — all inside the AWS Console. AWS User Groups from **Europe**, in partnership with AWS, are proud to present **AWS Community GameDay Europe**. This large-scale, synchronized event is a unique opportunity to test your AWS skills in a **fun, engaging, and hands-on environment**. **What is an AWS GameDay?** An AWS GameDay is a gamified learning event where participants are challenged to use AWS solutions to solve real-world technical problems as a team. Unlike traditional workshops, GameDays are **open-ended and non-prescriptive**, giving participants the freedom to explore and think outside the box. 🧩 **A custom set of challenges makes this GameDay one of a kind** Get hands-on with AI, security and cloud-native challenges — no slides, no tutorials. 🔧 **Practical information** * Teams: 2 to 4 players — come with your team or we’ll form one on site * Equipment: Your trusty laptop (internet connection provided) * Food & drinks: Snacks, beverages, and pizza * AWS account: Provided on site, no personal account required * Game duration: Around 2 hours of competition between local and international teams * Timing: This is a synchronized international event connected via a shared live stream across all participating locations. To ensure a smooth experience, the GameDay will start on time. 🎯 **Who is this for?** The event is open to anyone with a general knowledge of AWS — **no expert level required!** 🕒 **Agenda** * 17:30 – 18:00: Arrival & team formation * 18:00 – 18:20: GameDay introduction on the stream * 18:20 – 20:30: Game play * 20:30 – 20:45: European closing ceremony — prizes for the top teams * 20:45: Local closing 🤝 **Join the community** * Follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-user-group-hungary/). 🎥 **Photo & video recordings** Please note that photos and recordings taken during the event may be used for future promotional purposes. We look forward to seeing many of you there! Your Meetup organizers

Join me to practice a Vinyasa Yoga Flow in Budapest! English-speaking classes held at [Hanuman yoga studio](https://www.hanumanjoga.hu/oratipusok/vinyasa-flow-yoga-nidra-in-english/). Every Saturday at 11:30am. Open to all levels. Flow, Feel & Stretch. **Book your spot [here.](https://www.hanumanjoga.hu/oratipusok/idopont-foglalas/)** Location: Budapest, Erőd u. 16, 1027 Instagram: [theinner.drishti](https://www.instagram.com/theinner.drishti/)

Szeretnél kötetlenül beszélgetni a mesterséges intelligenciáról, promptolásról és arról, hogyan lehet a legtöbbet kihozni az AI-eszközökből? Csatlakozz hozzánk egy baráti kocsmázásra, ahol nem előadás, hanem beszélgetés lesz a középpontban. Akár kezdő vagy, aki most ismerkedik a ChatGPT-vel és társaival, akár már napi szinten dolgozol AI-megoldásokkal, itt helyed van. **Mire számíthatsz:** * Kötetlen beszélgetés sör, bor vagy üdítő mellett * Tapasztalatcsere promptolási tippekről és AI-hackekről * Új ismeretségek hasonló érdeklődésű emberekkel * Barátságos, nyitott közeg – nincs buta kérdés **Időpont:** Minden hónap harmadik szerdája **Helyszín:** [Esetleg, Budapest] **Részvétel:** Ingyenes, de kérlek jelezd részvételi szándékod, hogy tudjuk, hány főre foglaljunk!

English below \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és gyere el csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál. 🗺 Hogyan találsz meg minket: A tanulótér felújítása miatt az eseményt a FSZEK Ötpacsirta u-i épületében tartjuk (Ötpacsirta u. 4., a Központi Könyvtár bejáratával szembeni narancssárga épület -- [bejárat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZqQPBwZM2Yy862gr7) az építkezés mellett): az épületbe beérve gyere fel az első emeletre a balra található lépcsőn. A termünk rögtön a lépcsősorral szemben lesz. 💡 Részvételi díj: Nincs. :) 🥤 Étel-ital: Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet. 🕑 A menetrend: 17:00–17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni? 17:30–18:30 – Csendes olvasás 18:30–19:30 – Választható beszélgetés a könyvekről (magyarul) Extra: Az esemény után igény szerinti afterezés a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást. Fontos: Ez egy teljesen magyar nyelvű esemény. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik. Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet. A részvétel ingyenes, de a helyek korlátozottak. A helyedet a hivatalos Meetup eseményen való regisztrációval tudod biztosítani: Várunk szeretettel! \-\-\-\- Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.

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.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**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 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.