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**Discover the Power of Public Speaking & Leadership — Join the Blue Danube Leaders!** Are you looking for a new hobby that's not only fun but also helps you grow? Join us at **Blue Danube Leaders**, a Toastmasters club where you can improve your **public speaking**, **leadership**, and **communication** skills - all in a friendly, encouraging environment. Whether you’re just starting out or are already a seasoned speaker, you're welcome as our guest. **What happens at a Meeting?** Our meetings follow a structured, interactive format: * **Welcome and Introduction** The meetings begin with a warm welcome from the Club President and the host (called *Toastmaster of the Evening)*. Then, we do a short introduction round where everyone - guests too - say a few words on the evening's topic. * **Word of the Day** A challenge that builds your language skills and sharpens your attention to word choice. A special word is introduced and everyone is invited to use this word whenever they speak. * **Table Topics** This is an exciting segment! Volunteers - guests too! - are invited to speak for 1-2 minutes on a surprise question or topic. It's a great way to practice thinking on your feet. * ***Short Break of 10 minutes*** * **Prepared Speeches** * Members deliver speeches prepared ahead of time, usually 5-7 minutes in length. Each speech is a step in the Toastmasters learning pathway. * **Evaluations** Every speech will be thoughtfully evaluated by a designated Evaluator. These evaluations focus on strengths, improvement tips, and encouragement. It's a crucial part of the Toastmasters experience. * **Role Reports** Throughout the meeting, members take on supportive roles that ensure the flow of the evening and give everyone a chance to grow. **Be our guest!** This meetup is open to guests. Toastmasters have a separate platform for the member registration. There are always 10+ people in the meeting. Join us at **18:45 CET** for a casual **Meet & Greet**; The program starts **sharp at 19:00 CET.** After the meeting, we often head to a nearby spot for food or drinks - a great way to relax and connect! Learn more: https://bluedanubeleaders.at/ Email: info@bluedanubeleaders.at

PCE - "Philosophic Conversation in English" is a discussion event in English language which focuses on psychology, philosophy, self-consciousness and self-realization. The conversation is based on inclusive discussion rules. We will meet at at a restaurant where we will have a private room exclusively reserved for our event. At the beginning we will choose the two topics to discuss. Everybody can suggest a topic. Afterwards we will vote what topics to discuss. The person who suggests a winning topic will start the discussion by explaining his/her idea. Afterwards everybody gets his/her chance to make a statement. But you can also decide to remain silent and only listen, if you prefer that. We have a time limit for statements, so that everybody has enough time to speak. It is not allowed to interrupt somebody who is speaking. After a statement everybody can ask a question and the speaker will answer. After the first part there will be a 15 minutes break before we start the second part. Everybody is welcome to our event: We are interested in your thoughts and opinions! It is no problem if you arrive late and you can also leave whenever you want. Please don't bring pets to this event because the room is usually very crowded. Please make sure to register for the event to secure your seat! Please check out last event's topics via this link: [http://pce-topic.project-website.org](http://pce-topic.project-website.org/)

The biggest football tournament on earth is finally here! 🌍🏆 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking over the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and we are bringing all the action, energy, and stadium atmosphere straight to you. Whether you are a die-hard football fan or just love the unmatched vibe of a global tournament, this is the place to be! We are hosting our official World Cup Watchparties at **Pickwicks** – your favorite local pub with great screens, cold drinks, and an amazing community of sports lovers. At this evenings is **free choice of seats**! Enjoy your Watchpartie! 🥳 [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna)💙 Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram 🎉

The biggest football tournament on earth is finally here! 🌍🏆 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking over the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and we are bringing all the action, energy, and stadium atmosphere straight to you. Whether you are a die-hard football fan or just love the unmatched vibe of a global tournament, this is the place to be! We are hosting our official World Cup Watchparties at **Pickwicks** – your favorite local pub with great screens, cold drinks, and an amazing community of sports lovers. At this evenings is **free choice of seats**! Enjoy your Watchpartie! 🥳 [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna)💙 Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram 🎉

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

**As we're having limited space at our host, we have set the maximum attendees to be 40 and enabled the waitlist. If you cannot make it to the event, please change your RSVP so someone else can take your spot!** Agenda 18:00 doors Open 18:20 welcome, doors closing soon 18:30 **Unbreakable by Design: The Secret Tech of Antifragile Software** 19:30 Networking 20:00 **Heaps of Trouble -- Debugging Java OOM** 21:00 networking **Unbreakable by Design: The Secret Tech of Antifragile Software** How to turn pressure into performance? Anti-fragility of a software characterizes the benefit derived from the variability in faults and errors that have effected the system. Dependable software systems can learn from incidents & poor practices, how to avoid and to deal with them, to increase availability and performance. Despite their growing complexity and increasing size, modern software applications must satisfy strict quality requirements that impose short defect fixing and release cycles. To reduce the developers teams workload, and pressure to produce high-quality software on time, many software engineering tools and concepts are subject to continuous extensive development and improvement. In this talk, we will take a closer look at the technical aspects of anti-fragile software systems and how teams deal with errors and reliability. Through the technical analysis of anti-fragility and resilience we will discuss the advantages and drawbacks of systems and techniques, and not at least the relation between anti-fragility in the development process and the anti-fragility of the resulting software product. The audience can expect the topics such as design & operating principles, fault tolerance, fault handling, e.g. automatic software repair, fault injections, and TDD. The overview of methods and principles should encourage developers to adopt anti-fragility and resilience principles into their software architectures. **About the Speaker** **Iryna Dohndorf** is a software engineer at Karakun, where she works on customer projects using the Java technology stack. With strong technical expertise, genuine curiosity, and a deep passion for computer science, she develops technologies that tackle the challenges of modern companies and today’s society. As an active member of the BaselOne Program Committee, the Devoxx UK Program Committee, and a frequent international speaker, she is dedicated to inspiring developers and supporting the growth of the global Java community. An enthusiastic interdisciplinary researcher and developer, Iryna has conducted research in modeling and optimization at TU Dortmund and has worked on software for autonomous driving, government agencies, and EU initiatives supporting the advancement of organic farming. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is passionate about swimming, skiing, and—most recently—cycling. Iryna’s recent articles include: * https://dev.karakun.com/2025/04/02/tdd-genai.html * https://dev.karakun.com/2024/06/26/ai-software-development.html * https://dev.karakun.com/2025/09/18/Kotlin-K2-Compiler.html * https://dev.karakun.com/2024/07/24/devoxxuk.html You can learn more about her software development work and research at: * https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eIKkTkYAAAAJ&hl=en * https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B00PULZWO8/ **Heaps of Trouble -- Debugging Java OOM** This presentation dives into the practical art of diagnosing Java OutOfMemory errors. We begin with a concise overview of how the Java heap is structured and managed, then move to the command line with jmap—demonstrating how to force heap dumps on demand and extract live histograms to spot memory hogs at a glance. Next, we switch to VisualVM for a hands-on look at opening, inspecting, and—crucially—comparing heap dumps to pinpoint leaks and growth patterns between states. The session culminates with advanced techniques: writing JavaScript snippets inside VisualVM to traverse the heap graph, filter objects, and automate custom analyses that go beyond the built-in tooling. Whether triaging a production incident or hardening an application, attendees will leave with actionable tactics to turn “heaps of trouble” into clear, debuggable insights. **About the Speaker** **Robert C Kahlert** is a Senior Software Researcher with Posedio. He hails from symbolic AI research and has worked on products and projects in pharmacology, defense, medicine, NLP and resource exploration. His interests include software engineering, compilers, cloud computing, knowledge representation and databases. In his spare time, he enjoys making the most of Vienna's amazing museums.

**Are you part of an Autochthonous European Cultural Minority?** Join us for a drink and connect with friends from cultures all across Europe. Share your heritage, your experiences, or just chat with like-minded people. **Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural landscape of Europe!** This event is a space to exchange ideas, strengthen our voices, and shape a common understanding of how to preserve—and improve—the life and prosperity of European cultural minorities. \-\-\-\-\- ### **ABOUT THE EVENT** 📅 **Date & Time:** 18th of June, 18:00 📍 **Location:** [Käuzchen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3jSJtvN6f8S8xsEo9) (Gardegasse 8, 1070 Vienna) Bring cash - since this location will only accept card payments over 50€ **"Come as you are":** No dress code, no preparation needed. We’ll meet for drinks and fun, and stay as long as we want. Be as you would with friends. \-\-\-\-\- ### **IMPORTANT** We love all supporters, but for this first event, we want to create a space **exclusively for people who grew up in or identify with an autochthonous European cultural minority**. This way, we can better exchange experiences and ideas for the future. \-\-\-\-\- Let’s connect, share, and celebrate together! We look forward to seeing you there.

Wir freuen uns sehr, das nächste und 9. Circular Economy Open Space Meetup am 17. Juni 2026 bei unserem Gastgeber [refurbed](https://www.refurbed.at/) in Wien zu veranstalten. Mit diesem Event möchten wir Expert:innen, Praktiker:innen und Neugierige aus der Praxis sowie Wissenschaft verknüpfen, um damit unseren Beitrag zu leisten, das Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft in Österreich branchenübergreifend zu verbreiten und voranzubringen. Wir kennen kaum ein besseres Format als [Open Space](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Space) bei dem die Teilnehmer:innen die Möglichkeit bekommen, ihre Fragen, ihr Wissen, ihre Interessen und ihre Erfahrungen schnell und direkt einzubringen, um voneinander zu lernen. Open Space funktioniert folgendermaßen: * Je nach Teilnehmer:innenanzahl gibt es **mehrere parallele Diskussions- und Erfahrungsaustauschgruppen zum Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft**. * Die Agenda wird gemeinsam mit allen Teilnehmer:innen erstellt. * Die **Teilnehmer:innen bringen ihre eigenen Beiträge** **mit** \- egal ob praktische Erfahrungsberichte\, gemeinsames Lösen komplexer Herausforderungen\, theoretische Gedankenspiele\, Diskussion umstrittener Themen oder einfach nur die Beantwortung von ein paar Fragen\. Nur zuhören und lernen ist natürlich auch erlaubt\. * Wie ein Open Space genau funktioniert, erklären wir im Detail vor Ort. **Nimm gerne weitere Mitstreiter:innen mit** bzw. leite diese Einladung weiter. Wir freuen uns auf dich! **Agenda:** ab 18:00h Ankommen, Essen, Trinken und informelles Kennenlernen 18:15h pünktlicher Start des Programms 20:30h Ende **Ort:** Refurbed Marketplace GmbH Jakov-Lind-Straße 7 1020 Wien **Achtung:** * Dieses Event findet ausschließlich vor Ort statt - es wird keine Online-Einwahlmöglichkeit geben. * Dieses Event findet auf Deutsch statt. * Mit der Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung erklären sich alle Anwesenden damit einverstanden, dass Foto- und Videoaufnahmen gemacht und für Marketingzwecke rund um diese Meet-Up Serie verwendet werden dürfen. * Dieses Meetup ist Teil einer Open Space Eventreihe zum Thema Circular Economy in Wien. Unsere wechselnden Gastgeber:innen sind Unternehmen, die sich gerade rund um das Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft etablieren bzw. schon etabliert sind. Mit diesem Meetup möchten wir einen informellen, lockereren Austausch auf Augenhöhe schaffen, um das Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft in Österreich voranzubringen. * Die Anmeldung auf Meetup.com ist kostenfrei.

# Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup A relaxed summer evening directly at the Danube 🌅 Join us for open discussions around the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Agents, and Agentic AI — from emerging trends and real-world use cases to the opportunities and challenges of autonomous AI systems. Whether you are a developer, founder, investor, student, or simply curious about AI — everyone is welcome. The venue offers a true summer atmosphere in the heart of Vienna: Open-air beach bar, sand, hammocks, deck chairs, DJ sessions, and international food options right by the water. 📍 Location Strandbar Herrmann Herrmannpark, 1030 Vienna 📅 Date Friday, June 19, 2026 🕔 Time 18:00 Table Reservation A large table has been reserved under the name "ED PRINZ". If you cannot find the table behind the bar area, please ask the bar staff. Important Food and drinks at the venue are self-paid. I will bring some mini snacks and a few special drinks for the community. Looking forward to a relaxed evening filled with great conversations, networking, AI discussions, and summer vibes by the river. *** # Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup Ein entspannter Sommerabend direkt an der Donau 🌅 Gemeinsam sprechen wir über die neuesten Entwicklungen rund um Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Agents und Agentic AI – von aktuellen Trends und praktischen Anwendungen bis hin zu den Chancen und Herausforderungen autonomer KI Systeme. Egal ob Entwickler, Unternehmer, Investor, Student oder einfach AI interessiert: Jeder ist willkommen. Die Location bietet echtes Summer Feeling mitten in Wien: Sandstrand, Hängematten, Liegestühle, Open Air Atmosphäre, DJ Sessions und internationales Food Angebot direkt am Wasser. 📍 Location Strandbar Herrmann Herrmannpark, 1030 Wien 📅 Datum Freitag, 19. Juni 2026 🕔 Uhrzeit 18:00 Uhr Tischreservierung Für unsere Gruppe wurde ein großer Tisch auf den Namen "ED PRINZ" reserviert. Falls ihr den Tisch hinter dem Barbereich nicht findet, fragt bitte einfach beim Barpersonal nach. Wichtig Die Konsumation vor Ort zahlt jeder selbst. Ich bringe kleine Snacks sowie einige Special Drinks für die Community mit. Ich freue mich auf einen entspannten Abend mit spannenden Gesprächen, Networking, AI Diskussionen und sommerlicher Atmosphäre direkt am Wasser. *** ## Note By attending the event, you consent to being photographed in accordance with § 78 Austrian Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz). Photos and video recordings may be used by DLT Austria for post-event reporting and published on DLT Austria communication channels, including the website, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters, and other media formats, without compensation.

Open Yoga Class in Vienna for International Yoga Day – Free Event Hello everyone, I'd like to invite you to celebrate International Yoga Day together on June 21. Whether you're new to yoga or already have some experience, you're welcome to join this free community event in Vienna. The event includes: ✨ Gentle yoga practice ✨ A short introduction: Yoga Beyond Stretching & Fitness ✨ Practical techniques for stress management and focus ✨ Tea and friendly conversation afterwards No previous yoga experience is needed. 📅 June 21, 2026 🕐 11:30–13:30 📍 Grätzelmixer, Bloch-Bauer-Promenade 28, Vienna 🎟 Free participation, limited spots, registration required 🌍 The event will be held in English. 👉 Register here: [https://forms.gle/Z2UizigJgJyzn94f8](https://forms.gle/Z2UizigJgJyzn94f8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExblFPcEVoWHBMcDE1OXFsSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6MQdMH-uAEv-t7C_LYPEmh3YQaYYiWjrC66yArh0NtqQ0K_1fhebYWJxhXbQ_aem_vYOiNnWQGb_-HZxwMCgGrw) Looking forward to meeting you! Oksana Heilish Certified European Union of Yoga instructor 10+ years of teaching experience 📷 Instagram: [www.instagram.com/oksana.yoga.art/](https://www.instagram.com/oksana.yoga.art/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExblFPcEVoWHBMcDE1OXFsSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7CSd2_eM_-xJQWjeNgRTiliQ-rni68stZfM7cfgyetk9cjNAzj-l0mCsgJkg_aem_ki2Epj88IXs4E7eqEIZrIA)

Dear community members, our next XR Austria event is just around the corner! In collaboration with Niklas Kettner from [VR Expert](https://vr-expert.de/) and Olivier Schaffer from [vrei](https://vrei.at/), we are very excited to host a networking event to (re)connect XR developers and creators based in Austria. And as always, expect a fun time together and great conversations! Attendees will also get exclusive hands-on access to a next-generation XR headset by PICO brought by Niklas from VR Expert. As this cutting-edge technology has not yet been publicly released, interested testers are asked to indicate their interest in the RSVP: [https://vr-expert.de/vienna-xr-workshop-day/](https://vr-expert.de/vienna-xr-workshop-day/) as additional participation guidelines will apply. **AGENDA** • 18:00–19:00: Open doors & soft opening • 19:00–19:30: Welcoming words • 19:30–22:00: Networking, experience corners, snacks & drinks **EXPERIENCE CORNERS** Will be announced in the coming days **LOCATION** The event will take place at [HOIV - Home of Innovation, in the Arsenalstraße 11, 1030 Vienna](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BEQjiMgqLgk1L4YEA). Entrance via Hüttenbrennergasse (orange-colored driveway). The entrance is located at the back of the building. Free company parking is available in any open parking spaces (Barrier-free access and an elevator to the VR Lab on the 1st floor are available.) We look forward to seeing you there! ***•••Event hosted by vrei, supported by the Vienna Business Agency, VR Expert and PICO, powered by vrisch and immerea•••***

📅 **Datum**: Dienstag, 16. Juni 📍 **Ort**: Spaces office am Hauptbahnhof Wien, Gertrude-Fröhlich-Sandner-Straße 2, Turm 9, 9. Stock 🎥 Du bist zum ersten Mal bei uns? Hier findest du eine kurze Video-Wegbeschreibung zum Veranstaltungsort: [Video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pHIFcU8NuzA) 🕔 **Zeit**: Ab 17:00 Uhr \| Programm ab 18:00 Uhr 💻 Online: [Teams-Link](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/326447769919067?p=Qzpvquc2H0PC8JnJLT) *Große Konferenzen geben dir den Überblick. Wir geben dir den Austausch.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Agentic AI ist kein Zukunftsthema mehr - sie verändert gerade, wie Prozesse gedacht, gebaut und gesteuert werden. Beim nächsten Camunda Vienna Meetup schauen wir gemeinsam, was das heute schon bedeutet und wohin die Reise geht. **\- heute\. \| Was Agentic AI schon kann\.** Jan Szkandera & Harald Häfele von Magenta Telekom zeigen, wie sie mit Camunda und *Agentic Orchestration* sensitive Vertragskündigungen über mehrere Systeme hinweg automatisiert haben - inklusive KI-gestützter Validierung, BPMN-Steuerung und Live-Demo. (→ [mehr Details](https://www.camundacon.com/event-session/camundacon-amsterdam-2026/automating-sensitive-contract-terminations-with-agentic-orchestration/)) **\- morgen\. \| Wohin die Reise geht\.** Ein Streifzug durch die CamundaCon 2026: die großen Themen, die wichtigsten Entwicklungen. Als Highlight: **ProcessOS**, Camundas neue KI-Schicht, die Geschäftsprozesse selbst erkennt, neu entwirft und laufend optimiert. Frisch von der Konferenz! **\- gestalten\. \| Gemeinsam diskutieren\.** Nach der Pause laden wir zur [Fishbowl-Diskussion](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishbowl_(Diskussionsmethode)): Ein kleiner Kreis diskutiert offen. Wer etwas beitragen möchte, setzt sich dazu. Auch die Online-Community ist aktiv dabei. Die Themen kommen von euch. Unsere Leitfragen: Wie integriere ich Agentic AI in bestehende Prozesse (ohne die Kontrolle zu verlieren)? Wie verändert sich Verantwortung (wenn Agenten Entscheidungen treffen)? Wer trägt die Verantwortung in Zukunft (wenn einzelne Personen mit Agenten den Output ganzer Abteilungen erreichen)? Und wessen Aufgabe ist Governance? Neben den Experten von [JIT](https://jit.at/) und [Phactum](https://phactum.at/) haben sich bereits weitere Größen der Community, [Tomas Walek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaswalek/) (Astomicon) und [Olivier Fay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierfay/) von Camunda angekündigt. ***Wie kann ich mich einbringen?*** *Welche Fragen brennen dir unter den Nägeln? Wirf sie in die Kommentare. Die interessantesten Themen nehmen wir mit in die Fishbowl.* *Abgestimmt wird direkt beim Meetup.* *Themen bitte bis inkl. 15. Juni einreichen.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Agenda** 17:00 — Doors open & Networking 18:00 — Begrüßung 18:10 — Magenta Telekom: Agentic Orchestration in der Praxis 18:35 — CamundaCon Highlights & ProcessOS 19:00 — Pause & Networking 19:30 — Fishbowl-Diskussion 20:30 — Abschluss & Networking \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **--> Jetzt anmelden!** **Hinweis:** Wir planen, den Abend aufzuzeichnen. Wer damit nicht einverstanden ist, bitte uns bei der Veranstaltung informieren.

**🥘 European Comfort & Cozy Vibes at Euro Bistro! ✨** Join your DTs friends and family for a delicious evening at **[Euro Bistro](https://euro-bistro.com/home)**, [314 Elden St, Herndon](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KRTrwF4v4M1hq4bx7), one of our most-loved dinner spots—so loved, in fact, they stay open just for us! 💖 ✨ Cozy, casual, and quietly fabulous, **Euro Bistro** offers rich Central European comfort food with a side of old-world charm. Favorites include crispy **Jägerschnitzel**, savory **Sauerbraten**, buttery **Beef Stroganoff**, and yes—creamy **Fettuccine Alfredo** for the pasta lovers. There’s something for every palate, including vegetarian options like **Caprese Salad**, **Potato Pancakes**, and **Vegetable Pasta**. 💖 A gentle (but classy) note from your event diva: They usually close at 8:00 PM, but they keep the doors open just for us! Please RSVP so we can give the kitchen a proper headcount. Walk-ins are welcome if there’s space—but securing your seat is très chic, darling. ✅ Claim your fork (and your chair!) Click “Going” here or RSVP on Facebook. Come for the schnitzel, stay for the laughs. 🌟 Every Thursday is a new flavor with DTs. This one just happens to taste like Europe.

Join us at Crafthouse in Reston Town Center for Libertarian Happy Hour! Connect with fellow Libertarians in Northern Virginia and the wider DC area for good conversation, drinks, and food! We will have a reserved table at Crafthouse. Look for the LPNOVA sign. The Libertarian Party of Northern Virginia is your local affiliate of the national Libertarian Party. Since 1971, the Libertarian Party has been fighting for personal freedom, economic freedom, and peaceful foreign policy. We run candidates for office, advocate for liberty in our community through our presence at local fairs and festivals, and connect fellow DC area libertarians through events like these.

Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026061814) is required for admission. **Description:** Welcome to the AI meetup in Washington DC. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers. **Agenda:** \* 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, Food/drink and networking \* 6:00pm\~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A \* 8:00pm: Happy Hour at Courthouse Social (cross the street) **Tech Talk: Secure Developer Environments in the Age of AI Agents** **Speaker:** Patrick Brown (Coder) **Abstract:** Federal engineering teams are under pressure to ship faster while meeting some of the most demanding security and compliance requirements in the world. In this talk, Patrick Brown of Coder explores how cloud development environments (CDEs) give agencies a foundation to accelerate software delivery without sacrificing control — and why that foundation matters even more as AI-powered coding agents enter the workflow. He'll cover how CDEs keep source code off endpoints, enforce zero-trust access patterns, and provide the consistent, ephemeral infrastructure that both human developers and AI agents need to operate safely at scale. **Speakers:** Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) **Sponsors:** We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.

Come play everyone's favorite bag builder, worker placement game: Orleans! From BGG: "During the medieval goings-on around Orléans, you must assemble a following of farmers, merchants, knights, monks, etc. to gain supremacy through trade, construction and science in medieval France. In ***Orléans***, you will recruit followers and put them to work to make use of their abilities. Farmers and Boatmen supply you with money and goods; Knights expand your scope of action and secure your mercantile expeditions; Craftsmen build trading stations and tools to facilitate work; Scholars make progress in science; Traders open up new locations for you to use your followers; and last but not least, it cannot hurt to get active in monasteries since with Monks on your side you are much less likely to fall prey to fate. You will always want to take more actions than possible, and there are many paths to victory. The challenge is to combine all elements as best as possible with regard to your strategy."

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** **This dinner in particular will be very special as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. How better to honor a semiquincentennial of democracy that spending an evening practicing it?** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. We are a collaboration between people of all faiths and stripes. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.

America was founded on ideals such as freedom, equality, and justice—but what does it take to fully realize those ideals today? In this first discussion, we will explore Section I of *A Common Endeavor: Realizing the Promise of America*. Together, we will reflect on the nation's highest aspirations, the challenges posed by division and polarization, and the role that moral and spiritual principles can play in shaping a more just and united society. The discussion will consider questions such as: • What is the "promise of America"? • Why do so many people feel discouraged about the current state of society? • What role do values such as trustworthiness, integrity, courage, generosity, and love play in social progress? • How can we move beyond division while honoring our diverse experiences and perspectives? This gathering is intended to be a space for thoughtful reflection, respectful dialogue, and mutual learning. All viewpoints are welcome. **Suggested Reading:** [Section I](https://www.acommonendeavor.org/) https://www.acommonendeavor.org/