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We’re back for Volume 2! 🥂 We’re getting together at McCarthy’s for another evening cantered on the journeys that brought us to Sofia and the local roots that keep us here. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, just arrived yesterday, or are simply looking for a relaxed drink after work, come on by. Help us bring together people from all walks of life to share stories and build a different type of community. 📍 **Where:** McCarthy's Irish Pub (Upstairs), Alabin 29 📅 **When:** May 19th @ 19:00

Настъпи моментът и за последното ни събитие преди лятната пауза. Отново сме подготвили интересни и актуални теми и страхотни лектори. Новото този път е, че Вие – нашите гости, ще имате възможност на място по време на събитието да изберете за първия панел темата. Следете постовете ни следващите дни, за да разберете кои ще са темите, от които ще можете да избирате. Партньор в това иновативно преживяване са [DojoBits ](https://dojobits.io/). Отново сме в необичаен за нас вторник от месеца, но всичко си има причина 😊. Очакваме ви заедно да направим едно по-различно събитие. Всеки от гостите на събитието ще получи и 2 CPE точки от **[ISACA Sofia Chapter](https://www.linkedin.com/company/isaca-sofia-chapter/)** . **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Програма на събитието:** **• 18:30 - 19:00 - Регистрация** **Вратите отварят в 18:30 часа.** **• 19:00 - 19:15 – Откриване** **• 19:15 - 20:00 – Темата избираш ти!** **Валентин Христев - Co-Founder at DojoBits.io** **• 20:00 - 20:40 – Detection Debt: Where does AV/EDR Evasion Leave Enterprise Security?** **Петър Джалалиев – Technical Lead & Offensive Security Researcher at AMATAS** **• 20:40 - 20:50 – Закриване на официалната част** **• 20:50 - 22:00 – Networking** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** Следете страниците в социалните мрежи и канала ни в Discord, за да научавате повече: · LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-security-talks-bulgaria](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-security-talks-bulgaria) · Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/Cyber-Security-Talks-Bulgaria-Meetup-Group/](https://www.meetup.com/Cyber-Security-Talks-Bulgaria-Meetup-Group/) · Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588273361718](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588273361718) · Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritytalksbg/](https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritytalksbg/) · Discord: [https://discord.gg/MPMAgmCbWs](https://discord.gg/MPMAgmCbWs) (#cybersec-talks) · Website : [https://www.cybersecuritytalks.bg/](https://www.cybersecuritytalks.bg/)

Come and join us on Jun 18, 2026 for a dive into a topic that impacts everyone using Python. (**Important**: The event requires a mandatory registration) Everyone knows that there is no real multithreading in Python - or is there? The tradeoffs between processes and threads is well known. But what if we could have the best of both worlds? This is where subinterpreters come in. We will go over what subinterpreters are, how they work, and most importantly, how we can use them to make our code faster. We will also go deeper into Python’s internals and explore what a GIL-less Python looks like. The “freethreaded” builds of Python are easily accessible - but are there drawbacks? After that, we can have a quick chat and enjoy some drinks and pizza (provided by SiteGround) If this sounds interesting to you, make sure to sign up below: **Speaker bio:** Lyuboslav Karev has 6 years of experience with anything Python related - web development, automation, AI and Machine Learning. In his current role at SiteGround, he works on Coderick AI - an AI-powered coding platform, which allows its users to create and host sites, business tools, and apps. In his free time, he is part of the Python course in Sofia University. **Agenda:** 19:00 - 19:10: Opening & introduction 19:10 - 19:45: Subinterpreters & GIL-less Python 19:45 - 20:30: Networking with drinks and pizza (provided by SiteGround) **Place:** SiteGround HQ , 6 Olimpiyska st., Sofia **Parking:** available\*\*.\*\* **Directions:** [https://www.google.com/maps/place/g.k.+Sofia+parkMladost,+ul.+%22Olimpijska%22+6,+1766+Sofia/@42.6228344,23.3692001,3a,90y,270h,84.41t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D5.590685654068935%26panoid%3DxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w%26yaw%3D270!7i16384!8i8192!4m6!3m5!1s0x40aa813466d6ce39:0xb464d77033cdd740!8m2!3d42.6229584!4d23.3679717!16s%2Fg%2F11sjsgh0c6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D](https://www.google.com/maps/place/g.k.+Sofia+parkMladost,+ul.+%22Olimpijska%22+6,+1766+Sofia/@42.6228344,23.3692001,3a,90y,270h,84.41t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D5.590685654068935%26panoid%3DxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w%26yaw%3D270!7i16384!8i8192!4m6!3m5!1s0x40aa813466d6ce39:0xb464d77033cdd740!8m2!3d42.6229584!4d23.3679717!16s%2Fg%2F11sjsgh0c6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

**Discover one of Bulgaria’s most iconic traditions through a guided rakia tasting experience in the heart of Sofia.** Join us for an authentic evening of stories, flavors, and local hospitality at the Rakia Museum in Sofia. **What to Expect** Guided Cultural Tour Local Bulgarian cheeses Traditional dry-cured Bulgarian meat Premium Rakia Degustation * 12-Year-Old Plum Rakia * 7-Year-Old Grape Rakia * 7-Year-Old VSOP Brandy * Traditional Bulgarian Cocktail Finale – Oblak (“The Cloud”) 🤑 **Price:** €25 per person 📍 **Location**: [Rakia Museum](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dnN3XkjXcfhHcKev8) 🎟️ **Tickets here**: [https://rakiamuseum.bg/en/produkt/bulgarian-rakia-experience-for-expats/](https://rakiamuseum.bg/en/produkt/bulgarian-rakia-experience-for-expats/) The event is organized by [SofiaExpats.com](https://sofiaexpats.com/) and Rakia Museum Sofia. See you there!

In early May, two of our Atlassian experts packed their bags and flew to California for Atlassian Team '26 - one of the biggest gatherings in the Atlassian ecosystem. Georgi and George spent several intense days in Anaheim, sitting through keynotes, joining partner sessions, hosting conversations, and talking to people from organizations across the world who are wrestling with the same questions we are. They're back now. And we thought the best way to share what they learned is an evening with beer and pizza. So what did they actually bring back? The biggest shift was a fundamental change in how Atlassian is positioning itself - not just as a suite of tools your team uses, but as the layer that makes your organizational knowledge usable by any AI system you're already working with. The data your teams have been building for years in Jira, Confluence, and JSM - the workflows, the ownership, the history - is now something external tools can actually access and act on.  On the AI side, Rovo moved well beyond being a smart assistant. The new direction is about AI that takes on real work: breaking down complex requests, executing multi-step tasks, and doing it in a way that stays visible and auditable. Non-technical people can now build automations by describing what they need in plain language. Engineers can ask questions across entire multi-repo codebases. And for the first time, organizations will be able to see exactly where their AI investment is going - and whether it's actually connected to anything strategic. Join us for an informal evening where we unpack all of it and what it means for the way we work.  Agenda --- Speakers Georgi Gachev - Nemetschek Bulgaria (Team Lead) Gogo is a software developer for almost 15 years and he had experience with all kinds of technologies including Java, .NET, Android, Javascript, Python and more. His passions include football, e-sports and travelling. George Stoyanov - Nemetschek Bulgaria George is an experienced professional in the field of software technologies for more than 20 years. Currently he is in charge of leading projects of Atlassian tools implementation, support, integrations and add-ons development in Nemetschek Bulgaria. For the last 5 years his deep technical knowledge and management skills have helped a number of organisations to get the most out of their Atlass… Moderators Velizar Borisov - MBition Sofia (Atlassian Community Champion) Boriana Todorova - Altassian Community Champion Hosted By Velizar Borisov, Atlassian Administrator Boriana Todorova, Community Leader I'm a senior technology leader with 20+ years of experience in quality assurance, process improvement, project delivery, and organizational transformation. I specialize in building high-performing teams, and bridging the gap between business goals and tech execution. My mission is simple: I help systems and people work better — starting with myself, and never stopping at “good enough.” I thrive where complexity meets urgency — whether it's redesigning inefficient workflows, elevating engineering culture, or aligning delivery with long-term value. I bring a strong foundation in internal auditing practices, ensuring that systems are not only efficient but also aligned with key compliance and quality standards like ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 — without losing sight of the human side of work. I’ve also developed a strong interest in artificial intelligence — not just as a tool, but as a transformational force. I’m exploring how AI can enhance quality, automate the right parts of work, and help us build more adaptive, intelligent systems that serve both business and society responsibly. I believe the future of tech depends not just on innovation, but on responsibility, empathy, and structure that serves both people and planet. Petar Velikov, Atlassian User Group Leader Velizara Streshkova, QA Engineer --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Local Sponsors Nemetschek Bulgaria (https://www.nemetschek.bg) Atlassian Gold Solution Partner. Solutions for team collaboration, project and process management, service desk facilitation, bug reporting, finance overview and more. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-sofia-presents-jira-rovo-amp-beer-what-we-brought-back-from-team-26/.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

# **Saturday, June 20, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: Gem City Revelers** **Caller: David Mould** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

Join us for our Summer Session of Peer To Peer Class dates June 16 - Aug. 4, 2026 Register today at: https://namifranklincounty.org/peer-to-peer/

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **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

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831