Enterprise 2.0

Title: How we slashed hosting costs & carbon emissions by 85% for 1 of the UK's biggest charities Summary: We helped one of the UK’s largest charities, Prostate Cancer UK, rebuild their website to align with their sustainability, performance, & cost-efficiency goals. By moving to SCALE-TO-ZERO Container Apps (which turn off when not in use) we delivered an average of 85% reduction in carbon emissions & hosting costs. The app is now cheaper, greener & future-ready, all without sacrificing developer experience. This is a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the technical decisions & real-world results that came from applying a modern, sustainability driven approach to a high-profile non-profit site. About Imran: Imran is an experienced head of development who's passionate about sustainability & staying on top of new tech to build more optimized apps. He has spoken at events all over the world to help spread the word of how we can all be more efficient with our work and more innovative with our problem solving to produce cheaper, greener more performant web apps

A fun and hands on introduction to LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, ideal for those who have not experienced the method before. After being welcomed by our experienced facilitator, you will explore building models as an individual and as a group. You will become practiced at several methods of communication and learn to hear and understand others, all using LEGO! Following the workshop we will send you a free pdf copy of the book "SeriousWork" - a hands on guide to using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® yourself (5\*\*\*\*\* reviewed book that sells for £25 on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Facilitate-Meetings-Workshops-Serious-Method/dp/0995664706) Ideal for those who are interested in participatory leadership, better communication and creativity. If you have attended a taster workshop before, you are welcome to attend but please note this introductory workshop will be a similar experience.

**IMPORTANT: ONLY USE THE LINK BELOW TO BOOK & PAY (NOT MEETUP)** \*This **Tuesday Pop-in Adult Coaching session** is suitable for * Level 1.5 -Improver players * Level 2.0 - Low-Intermediate players **HOW TO BOOK & PAY** * **Multi-Session bulk discount available (from 5-15%)** * **Only book using this link - [Played Booking Link](https://crossfire-badminton.played.co/venues/harris-girls-academy-east-dulwich/sessions/50eec843-abfa-4591-a03d-0f5438822f7b)** **SESSION DETAILS** * 5 players Max, 1 Courts used * Feather Shuttles Provided. Bring your own racket * **Time** \- 8pm till 10pm * **Cost** \- £31\.00 per session \(5% to 15% discount available when bookings several sessions at the same time\) * Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's Below) **What is involved** Footwork drills, shot practice, technically & tactically development of your game, isolated and group drills. The activities involved will challenge you to be consistent, have better understanding & control of your game , push you physically, as we do our best to adapt the session to suit your needs individually and as part of a group. **Attending a coaching/training environment often is advisable, in order to maximise the growth of your game!** We finish the session with match play for the last 30min **VENUE DETAILS** * Harris Girls Academy, Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR * Pedestrian - Enter to the far right corner of the main/blue building (right of the main reception) via the gate. * **Parking** is available outside in the street. * **Bicycles** can use the bicycle rack near the sports hall entry **TERMS & CONDITIONS** **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8mOY-BWtmgiaP14YXs9aPoYDiyhRgl7yGSrlgYWNjM/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details By Booking for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's **Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:** * Wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. * Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles. * If the above is not suitable, you might not be able to participate within the session. No refund, exchange or credit will be given! * If needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports. * You are responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. * Play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred. * We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions **Further Details** Email - [wayne.crossfire@gmail.com](http://wayne.crossfire@gmail.com/) Phone - 07956 285246 Spaces are limited, so don't delay! ``` ```

We're back with our first event of the year and we couldn't be more excited. We'll stick to our usual format of 2 speakers and a fireside chat (with a twist this time). If you've not been to one of our events before then here is what you can expect. CRAP (Conversion Rate Optimisation, Analytics, Product) Talks is a cross-discipline event. We don't work in silos so why network and learn in silos. In the past we've had speakers from Data, Analytics, CRO, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design and Research and so many more. If you work in tech, chances are you work cross-functionally, so come along and meet people doing amazing things in tech. **Hosts:** RVU - https://www.rvu.co.uk/ **Venue:** RVU The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London SE1 2LH **Date:** 27/01/2026 6pm doors open Talks kick off at 630 Wrap up approximately 9:00pm. **Speakers:** * **Speaker Name:** [Juliana Jackson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-jackson/) * **Title:** Cloud Director, Data Science * **Talk Name:** The haystack paradox: What happens after AI creates 1M Ads? * **Speaker Bio:** Enterprise strategist specializing in Data Science & AI\, product and digital experience\. Known for saying what others won’t\. Lovie Awards Winner \- Best use of AI & ML 2025 \(Bronze\)\,\(People’s Lovie Award\) \| BIMA 2025 \- Best use of Data \(Bronze\)\,\(Trailblazer\) * **Speaker Name:** [Valeria Stromtsova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAB_hh3QBLXV1C5bXbofGrnqGJs9vlBrlbjc) * **Title:** Product Owner * **Talk Name:** How AI kept me sane during onboarding: building a second brain with Claude Code * **Speaker Bio:** Climate tech product manager. Passionate about empathy, efficient cross-functional collaboration and sustainable leadership practices.

**IMPORTANT: RSVP on MEETUP - PAY using [COLLCTIV](https://pay.collctiv.com/pop-in-session-65811) link! (see below)** This **Tuesday Pop-in Adult Coaching session** is suitable for * **Lower level Intermediate** (2.0) players, * to **Higher level Intermediate** (3.0) players **HOW TO BOOK** * **RSVP on Meetup** **and follow options below** (if not, your booking is void even if you have paid) **HOW TO PAY** * **Click Link >>> [COLLCTIV](https://pay.collctiv.com/pop-in-session-65811) to Pay (lower rate) until 2pm on Tuesday\*** * \*Contributions toward the Collctiv App is optional (untick it to pay £28.50 only) * * **\*Book Early to Save Money!** After 2pm on Tuesday, **AutoPay** payments only, via Meetup/PayPal (fees inc) * **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing)** to see full details regarding Collctiv Once you have completed your RSVP & payment, your Meetup status will be (manually) updated to 'Paid'. This may take a few hours! **SESSION DETAILS** * 5 players Max, 1 Courts used * Feather Shuttles Provided. Bring your own racket * **Time** \- 8pm till 10pm * **Cost** \- £28\.50\. per person \(book early to avoid a booking fee\) * Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's Below) **What is involved** Footwork drills, shot practice, technically & tactically development of your game, isolated and group drills. The activities involved will challenge you to be consistent, have better understanding & control of your game , push you physically, as we do our best to adapt the session to suit your needs individually and as part of a group. **Attending a coaching/training environment often is advisable, in order to maximise the growth of your game!** We finish the session with match play for the last 30min **VENUE DETAILS** * Harris Girls Academy, Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR * Pedestrian - Enter to the far right corner of the main/blue building (right of the main reception) via the gate. * **Parking** is available outside in the street. * **Bicycles** can use the bicycle rack near the sports hall entry **TERMS & CONDITIONS** **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WmILk6X9dwgf_W0Cm6kgswKeW4ovHDTN8TBvN4Gq10/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details By RSVPing for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's **Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:** * Wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. * Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles. * If the above is not suitable, you might not be able to participate within the session. No refund, exchange or credit will be given! * If needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports. * You are responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. * Play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred. * We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions **Further Details** Email - [wayne.crossfire@gmail.com](http://wayne.crossfire@gmail.com/) Phone - 07956 285246 Spaces are limited, so don't delay! ``` ```

Rejoignez-nous le mardi 27 janvier pour une après-midi exclusive mêlant retour d'expérience client, immersion technique et networking à l'Espace BSA, au cœur de Paris. Venez échanger avec d'autres leaders techniques et directeurs pour découvrir des cas d'usage concrets illustrant comment l'observabilité permet de prendre des décisions stratégiques plus éclairées. Cet événement est conçu pour favoriser les échanges entre pairs et fournir des perspectives exploitables sur le paysage technologique actuel. **Au programme :** Un retour d'expérience clé avec **Bedrock Streaming** pour découvrir comment : * **Gérer et normaliser** vos environnements complexes. * **Transformer** vos métriques techniques en leviers business. * **Anticiper** les futures évolutions. Cette demi-journée riche débutera par un mot de bienvenue de **Mehdi Khellas** (Director Sales, South Europe & Benelux, New Relic) suivi d'un **Fireside Chat** exclusif avec notre client **Bedrock Streaming** puis d'une session technique avancée animée par nos experts. L'expérience se prolongera autour d'un cocktail de networking et de démos interactives : le moment idéal pour approfondir les discussions avec vos pairs et aborder vos défis spécifiques. Réservez votre place dès aujourd'hui pour une après-midi placée sous le signe de l'inspiration et de l'échange. Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver ! **Agenda** * **14h00 - 14h30 :** Accueil et rafraîchissements * **14h30 - 14h40 :** Mot de bienvenue – *Mehdi Khellas, Director Sales, South Europe & Benelux ,New Relic* * **14h40 - 15h00 :** L'Observabilité à l'ère de l'IA – Tendances & Prévisions * **15h00 - 15h40 :** ***Fireside Chat*** : Construire une culture de l'Observabilité avec **Bedrock Streaming** \- Q&A * **15h40 - 16h10 :** Pause * **16h10 - 16h30 :** Session technique animé par nos experts * **16h30-16h35 :** Clôture & Remerciements * **16h35 - 18h00 :** Networking et démos

We're back to our usual format of 3 speakers + Q&A followed by networking. 18:30: Doors open 19:00 Welcome by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino (organiser since 2011) 19:10 [James Harding](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshardinguk/), Green Custard 19:30 [Max Park](https://maxpark.design/prompting-nowhere) 19:50 [Philip Steele](https://www.philiprsteele.co.uk/), Octopus Energy 20:10 Networking 21:00 End of event and move to [The Globe](https://share.google/Gpdse7tinxJljxb8B) for a drink There will be drinks (including non-alcoholic) and nibbles. **About our sponsors:** [Green Custard](https://www.green-custard.com/) is an award-winning AWS IoT specialist consultancy that helps organisations design, build, and scale secure cloud-connected products and solutions. With deep expertise across IoT architectures, data lakes, ML and agentic AI our IoT expertise spans from product innovation to smart factory innovation. We have full stack capability from embedded & mobile to cloud-native development. Green Custard partners with clients to deliver on their business outcomes whether modernising legacy devices, unlocking new value from existing data, or accelerating the delivery of production-ready solutions. Customers trust Green Custard for its technical excellence, pragmatic delivery, and we are proud of our customer success. [Aqua Libra](https://aqualibra.com/pages/flavour-tap) is redefining sustainable hydration through innovative, low-impact dispensing technology. Beyond its zero-sugar infused drinks, the brand has pioneered solutions such as the Aqua Libra Flavour Tap, a digitally controlled dispensing system that delivers chilled, filtered water with natural flavours on demand. By removing the need for single-use bottles and reducing transport emissions, the Flavour Tap enables offices, venues, and public spaces to offer great-tasting drinks with a dramatically smaller environmental footprint. Aqua Libra’s approach blends sustainability, smart technology, and convenience to meet the growing demand for healthier, greener beverage options. **About our host:** British Computing Society is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in information technology, computing, software engineering, computer engineering and computer science, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The meetup will be held at 25 Copthall Ave, London EC2R 7BP, NOT their Southampton Row location.

Happy New Year! After a short winter break, we’re back to kick off 2026 with our first event of the year. We’re returning to the spectacular **The Light Bar** near Liverpool Street, a space that was so good in November we just had to go back. Housed in a stunning Victorian power station from 1893, The Light Bar offers a unique backdrop for our first gathering of the year. Whether you’re setting new career goals or just looking to reconnect with the community after the holidays, come join us for great drinks and even better company. **​What is Product Pints, anyway?** ​It's simple: Forget the stuffy presentations, Product Pints is all about meaningful connections and stimulating conversations for product people. Our diverse crowd includes everyone from aspiring PMs to seasoned CPOs, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. ​Need advice on a tricky problem? Curious what other PMs are building? Or just want to share a beer with your peers? This is the perfect opportunity to grow your network and launch some genuinely great chats! **​P.S. If your company is interested in sponsoring future events in 2026, please reach out to us at hello@productpints.com - thanks!**

Our **Sat Pop-in Adult Coaching sessions** are suitable for * **Lower level Intermediate** (2.0) players, * to **Higher level Intermediate** (3.0) players **HOW TO BOOK** * **RSVP on Meetup** **and follow options below** (if not your booking is void even if you have paid) **HOW TO PAY** **Click Link >>> [COLLCTIV*](https://pay.collctiv.com/sat-pop-in-coaching-lv-20-30-42479) to Pay (lower rate) until 12pm on Saturday\*** * \*Contributions toward the Collctiv App is optional (untick it to pay £20 only) * * **\*Book Early to Save Money!** After 12pm on Saturday, **AutoPay** payments only, via Meetup/PayPal (fees inc) * **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing)** to see full details regarding Collctiv Once you have completed your RSVP & payment, your Meetup status will be (manually) updated to 'Paid'. This may take a few hours! **SESSION DETAILS** * 10 players Max, 2 Courts used * Feather Shuttles Provided. Bring your own racket * **Time** \- 2\.00pm till 3\.30pm * **Cost** \- from £20 per person \(book early to avoid a booking fee\) * Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's Below) **What is involved** Footwork drills, shot practice, technically & tactically development of your game, isolated and group drills. The activities involved will challenge you to be consistent, have better understanding & control of your game , push you physically, as we do our best to adapt the session to suit your needs individually and as part of a group. **Attending a coaching/training environment often is advisable, in order to maximise the growth of your game!** We finish the session with match play for the last 30min **VENUE DETAILS** * Harris Girls Academy, Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR * Pedestrian - Enter to the far right corner of the main/blue building (right of the main reception) via the gate. * **Parking** is available outside in the street. * **Bicycles** can use the bicycle rack near the sports hall entry **TERMS & CONDITIONS** **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WmILk6X9dwgf_W0Cm6kgswKeW4ovHDTN8TBvN4Gq10/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details By RSVPing for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's **Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:** * Wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. * Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles. * If the above is not suitable, you might not be able to participate within the session. No refund, exchange or credit will be given! * If needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports. * You are responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. * Play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred. * We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions **Further Details** Email - wayne.crossfire@gmail.com Phone - 07956 285246 Spaces are limited, so don't delay!

Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community. No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology. **Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Thursday January 29th.** This month we're meeting the authors of the latest book published by Harvard Business Review: The Octopus Organisation - A Guide To Thriving In A World Of Continuous Transformation. We'll have signed copies of the book available as prizes on the night! Sticking with the theme of transformation we're also excited to be hosting Masha Gaganova, a transformation leader with refreshingly grounded and practical advice about leading people through change! **Where and When?** * Thursday, January 29th * Doors open at 18:00 * Talks start at 19:00 * Tessl HQ, 210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY, UK **The Octopus Organisation: Meet the authors** In this fireside conversation we discover what an octopus organisation is and learn how to thrive in a world of continuous transformation. With AI driving transformation across businesses and teams of all sizes and industries, what can we learn from these experts in transformation at scale? Drawing on their experience at companies such as Amazon and McDonald's and work with hundreds of global companies, authors Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner show you how to break away from the broken model of transformation and embrace continuous change. **Phil Le-Brun:** Phil leads the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Executives in Residence team, comprising former CXOs who provide board and C-suite advisory. Prior to AWS, Phil held senior roles in McDonald’s Corporation including VP for Global Technology Development and International Chief Information Officer and has been recognised as one of the top 100 UK-based CIOs. **Jana Werner:** Jana Werner is an Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services, where she guides the executive teams of Fortune 500 companies in building adaptive customer-centric organizations. Her academic background in uncertainty dynamics grounds her practical advice for leaders navigating complex environments and building resilient organizations. **Talk: Wondering how to make a transformation work? Have lots of cups of tea** (Masha Gaganova, Transformation Consultant) In real organisations, change doesn’t stick through frameworks, roadmaps, or shiny tools. It sticks when someone takes the time to build trust one-to-one, name what’s happening, and hold the boundary when discomfort shows up. In this talk, Masha shares patterns from leading transformation in complex, high-stakes environments from digital and AI adoption to new ways of working. Why sustainable change creates temporary discomfort. Why softening the message kills momentum. Why people don’t resist change, they resist being left out of it. **Masha Gagonova:** Masha Gaganova is an international transformation leader, Fractional Change Partner, and speaker with 15+ years driving strategy and change across pharma, medtech, healthtech, and the public sector. Her work always starts with the end user, often a patient, and connects strategy, technology, and human behaviour to deliver measurable impact. **Code of Conduct** This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct) **Providing Your Name and Email** To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your full name and email address. This is a requirement for building security so please provide your real name and email address. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to event updates from AI for the rest of us and AI Native Dev. You can unsubscribe at any time.

**Join fellow Airflow enthusiasts and leaders at Salisbury House for an evening of engaging talks, great food and drinks, and exclusive swag!** **We'll start you off with a deep dive into the Airflow 2026 survey results, and finish off with a community member presentation on the Apache TinkerPop provider.** **PRESENTATIONS** ***Talk #1: The State of Apache Airflow® 2026*** * **Speaker**: [Ash Berlin-Taylor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashberlin-taylor/), Director of Airflow Engineering at [Astronomer](https://www.astronomer.io/) & Apache Airflow PMC Member Apache Airflow® continues to thrive as the world’s leading open-source data orchestration platform, with 30M downloads per month and over 3k contributors. 2025 marked a major milestone with the release of Airflow 3, which introduced DAG versioning, enhanced security and task isolation, assets, and more. These changes have reshaped how data teams build, operate, and govern their pipelines. In this session, our speaker will share insights from the State of Airflow 2026 report, including: * Latest trends in how teams are using Airflow today * What’s next for the project and ecosystem * A discussion of emerging best practices and evolving use cases Join us to hear directly from a leader in the community and discover how to get the most out of Airflow in the year ahead. ***Talk #2: Building the Apache TinkerPop Provider for Airflow*** * **Speaker**: [Ahmad Farhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/atfarhan/), Data Engineer Graph databases are powering everything from recommendation engines to fraud detection, but integrating graph operations into modern data pipelines has often required custom code and workarounds. Earlier this year, Ahmad built a new Apache TinkerPop provider for Airflow, making it easier than ever to orchestrate Gremlin queries, manage graph workloads, and connect Airflow to TinkerPop-enabled systems. In this session, you’ll learn: * What the TinkerPop provider does and why it matters for graph-based workloads * How to run Gremlin queries and manage graph jobs directly within Airflow * Real examples from the development process, including design decisions and lessons learned * How this provider opens the door for new use cases in graph analytics and data engineering Join us to explore how Airflow and TinkerPop can work together to streamline graph workflows and unlock new patterns in modern data pipelines. **AGENDA** * **5:30-6 PM:** Arrivals, networking, food & drinks * **6-7:05PM:** Presentations * **7:05-8PM:** Networking

Agentic AI only works as well as the context you can reliably retrieve. We're kicking off our first meetup of 2026 with a practical deep dive into knowledge graphs + agents. The focus will be on clean graph retrieval patterns: querying a knowledge graph without unnecessary abstraction, keeping type-safety, and getting end-to-end observability (not just LLM calls). We'll explore: * Where knowledge graph retrieval fits into modern agent architectures * A SurrealDB + Pydantic AI pattern for tool-based graph querying * How to build with type safety + observability baked in **Talks** **SurrealDB knowledge graph retrieval tool for a Pydantic AI agent** Martin Schaer (SurrealDB) Once you have a knowledge graph in SurrealDB, Pydantic AI agent's provide one of the most straightforward ways of querying it, without adding unnecessary layers of abstraction that limit your options, and providing production ready type-safety and full-stack observability (not only for the LLM calls). **Building Agents with Pydantic AI, Logfire and SurrealDB** Chris Samiulluh (Pydantic) This session explores how to build AI agents by combining three powerful tools: Pydantic AI for agent development, Pydantic Logfire for observability, and SurrealDB as a multi-model database backend. A practical approach to agent development, demonstrating how these tools work together to create applications that are both powerful and maintainable. **Agenda** * 18:00 Doors + drinks * 18:30 Welcome * 18:35 Talk 1 + Q&A * 19:15 Talk 2 + Q&A * 20:00 Networking * 20:30 Close **Who should attend?** Software engineers and builders working on agents, RAG, semantic search, knowledge graphs, and anyone who cares about reliable context retrieval and systems you can reason about. **About the speakers** **Chris Samiulluh** Chris is VP of Partnerships at Pydantic, the company behind the popular Python validation library with +500 million downloads per month. He focuses on the intersection of AI engineering, observability, and enterprise sales strategy. With over a decade of experience writing code, Chris has deep expertise in scaling machine learning applications and AI engineering. He ran the Beijing Python meetup for two years, mentors junior developers, and continues to create software development tutorials and guides. He is the co-author of the popular Udemy course "Deployment of Machine Learning Models." **Martin Schaer** Martin is a computer science engineer working at SurrealDB and his GenAI startup. He recently worked in lab automation, where he designed and developed a declarative framework for instrument drivers and a 3D visualiser for testing robotic transport solutions. His background also includes founding a successful advertising agency in Costa Rica and extensive work in web development, UX, branding, and digital marketing. **FAQs** **Is the venue accessible?** Absolutely! There is a lift that takes you up to Level 4 where the event is held. **Is this event for me?** SurrealDB events are for software engineers, developers, architects, data scientists, data engineers, or any tech professionals keen to discover more about SurrealDB: a scalable multi-model database that allows users and developers to focus on building their applications with ease and speed. **Am I guaranteed a ticket at this event?** Our events are tech-focused and in the interest of keeping our events relevant and meaningful for those attending, tickets are issued at our discretion. We therefore reserve the right to refund ticket orders before the event and to request proof of identity and/or professional background upon entry. **Are there any House Rules?** At SurrealDB, we are committed to providing live and online events that are safe and enjoyable for all attending. Please review our [Code of Conduct](https://surrealdb.com/legal/code-of-conduct) and [Privacy Policy](https://surrealdb.com/legal/privacy) for more information. It is compulsory for all attendees to be registered with a first **and** last name in order to attend. Any attendees who do not adhere to these requirements will be refused a ticket.

**Please note** **new venue** for this event: this is our first event at the Eagle Labs' new digs on the 5fth floor at Platf9rm at Tower point, Brighton, You will need to be let into the building so do make sure **to arrive early**, as there will be no one downstairs to let you in after 18:05. We are kicking the new year off with a set of talks on AI and data science. **Schedule** 1\. Housekeeping 2. [Sulaiman Ahmed, ML Engineer](https://suliahmed.com/), [Gardin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulaimankareem94/): *Solving Agriculture with Technology:* Making plant growth measurable Modern agriculture faces a fundamental challenge: limited resources and increasingly expensive energy. Growers are under pressure to produce more food using less water, less power, and fewer inputs, all while maintaining high yield and standard quality over time. In this short presentation, I'm going to explore how measuring a few metrics effectively from the glasshouse can help address this challenge. I will also present some of the basic concepts in plant growth, some of the challenges that face growers, and how we solve them using data-driven methods. 3. [Dr. David Kane](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kane-a37277171/), Data Engineer *The State of AI* A timely review on the state of AI, from capex spend to AI benchmarks and the-end-of-linear-scaling? The Brighton data forum is sponsored by [Rittman Analytics](https://rittmananalytics.com) and supported by [Silicon Brighton](siliconbrighton.com).

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

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

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)