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The chapter meets periodically and brings together a carefully curated group of business owners, independent and liberal professionals, sole proprietors, self-employed individuals, traders, and craftsmen. Our objective goes beyond networking, as we will work to give back to the society. To preserve the value of these groups, each chapter will have the policy of only one representative per profession. This ensures a non-competitive environment where members can openly support one another, exchange insights, and grow together. Additionally, an attendance policy will be in place to encourage commitment and continuity, ensuring that every member contributes and benefits the collective momentum of the group. At this initial stage, all participation revenues will be donated to a non-profit organization called SOS Villages d'Enfants Monde, reinforcing our belief that successful businesses have a responsibility beyond themselves. The meetings will be held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Members will be encouraged to purchase drinks from the venue as they will be hosting the place at no charge for the club. **Agenda outline:** • People registration and welcome (10 min) • Introduction of the agenda (2 min) • Individual presentation (2 min p/person) • Speech of the day (5-10 minutes) – Given only by oficial members • Referrals and testimonials (5-10 min) • End of the session / Open Networking (10-20 min) **Investment packages:** 3 months: EUR 59 Half year: EUR 99 Yearly: EUR 179 As places are strictly limited, we strongly encourage you to confirm your participation as soon as possible if you wish to join us. Non-members are welcome to participate twice without being official members. For membership instructions, please contact the event organizer. Warm regards,

**⚡ AI & Coffee — OpenClaw, Agentic AI, and More** The conversation is shifting. We are moving beyond "chatting" with AI to building **AI Agents** that can actually execute tasks on our behalf. Join us on **Wednesday, March 4th**, as we explore the rise of Agentic AI and the tools leading the charge. We will be deconstructing the hype around **OpenClaw** (the open-source agent that recently exploded on GitHub) and discussing the broader landscape of autonomous assistants that can manage our calendars, clear our inboxes, and write code independently. **Why are we meeting to talk about this?** * **The Shift to Agency:** What is the difference between a "chatbot" and an "agent," and why does it change everything for productivity? * **The OpenClaw Viral Moment:** Is the hype around this open-source "Jarvis" justified, or is it a security nightmare? * **Agentic Frameworks:** Beyond OpenClaw, what other tools (like CrewAI, AutoGPT, or LangChain agents) are actually being used in real business settings? * **Privacy & Control:** The trade-off between giving an AI agent full access to your files versus the convenience of total automation. **Details:** 📅 **Wednesday, March 4** ⏰ **19:00 – 21:00** 📍 ** SixtyFour° Bar - 6 Rue du Fort Niedergruenewald, 2226, Kierchberg Luxembourg 🎟️ **Free to attend** (Drinks/food at own expense) **Who’s welcome?** Professionals, developers, entrepreneurs, and the simply curious. Whether you’re looking to build your own agent or just wondering how "Agentic AI" will impact your daily work, you are welcome here. No deep technical expertise is required—just an interest in where AI is headed next. **What to expect:** * A relaxed, open-circle discussion (no formal presentations). * Practical insights from community members who are experimenting with agents. * High-quality networking with Luxembourg’s AI community. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your perspective on the future of autonomous AI. See you in the Grund! ☕✨ *** ## **Quick Note on Agentic AI** Unlike standard LLMs that wait for your next prompt, **Agentic AI** systems use "reasoning loops" to break down complex goals into smaller steps and use tools (like your browser, email, or terminal) to finish the job. This is currently the most active frontier in AI development.

**VERY IMPORTANT!** This Meetup group is mainly for newcomers. **In order to join us and confirm your presence please register to our official team platform:** [https://www.sporteasy.net/en/join/GD1554M/](https://www.sporteasy.net/en/join/GD1554M/) Attention: If you don't register on our official football platform we cannot guarantee that you'll play. **ABOUT THIS GROUP** This is a group for anyone interested in playing outdoor football/soccer. All skill levels are welcome. Our regular players are registered on the official DayStar team platform. If you have a decent skill level and you would like to be part of a dynamic team with a licensed coach and official sponsors, you are welcome. We have always players to organize games and we are looking forward to more players! **REGISTRATION** Register to DayStar team here: https://www.sporteasy.net/en/join/GD1554M/. If you would like to be part of an eleven-a-side football team and to play in the LuxFootball League, you are welcome to our team training. **FOLLOW US** Subscribe to our YouTube channels where you can watch the recorded games: LuxFootball League TV channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHOLqNtBn11d-E7ZOaljew?sub_confirmation=1 DayStar Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_P6efUSOYVNl7uwbl_v3hw?sub_confirmation=1 Like and follow our Facebook page to find the latest news and events: https://www.facebook.com/daystarfc/ **Where do we play?** We play at the International School of Luxembourg (https://goo.gl/maps/CXTygCWqtcz), on the big synthetic field. If you come for the first time, pay attention to don't confuse with the small fields surrounded by the running track. If you come by car, there is outside free parking. If you come by bus, there are a number of buses that you can take. Check the map (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pL7SyORjZSjfNtJ-Q-RTHfbbieJBOL18/view?usp=sharing) with all the details. **How much does it cost?** You must pay 10 euros before the game.

Climate change is a big issue: you can ignore it, downplay it, hate it, or try to understand it in order to tackle it Whether you are a casual reader or a real bookworm, come and join our book club where we will read a whole book together by sharing it (a collective reading method known as ‘arpentage’ in French). We will explain everything when you arrive! After having read “Braiding Sweetgrass” from Robin Wall Kimerer and “Not the end of the World “from Hannah Ritchie, and “How to blow up a pipeline” from Andreas Malm this year we propose you to carry on with : **Climate Justice : What rich nations owe to the world and the future** by Cass R Sunstein If you’re injuring someone, you should stop—and pay for the damage you’ve caused. Why, this book asks, does this simple proposition, generally accepted, not apply to climate change? In Climate Justice, a bracing challenge to status-quo thinking on the ethics of climate change, renowned author and legal scholar Cass Sunstein clearly frames what’s at stake and lays out the moral imperative Interested ? **Please register** at the following address: bookclub@citim.lu

Outdoor calisthenics workouts are a fantastic way to build strength, improve fitness, and enjoy the great outdoors 😁🦾 Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to help strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination, endurance, and mobility. It’s a workout that relies on body weight with little or no equipment. In fact, almost all common bodyweight exercises are considered calisthenics exercises. Some examples include: - airsquats - pushups - pullups - frogstand -handstand -musclup -backlever aso 😁 Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, calisthenics provides a holistic approach to fitness. 🏋️‍♂️💪

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** 1\. Until further notice\, this event will take place on the 1st floor of Cocottes Chimay in the city centre\. I’ve been there several times in the morning\, and it’s never busy\. 2\. I usually sit on the left\-hand side at the top of the stairs\, and you’ll be able to find me by the Shut Up and Write print on the table\. I will\, however\, always let you know in the chat below where I am\. 3\. First time? Don’t be afraid\! Everyone is welcome\! 🙂 4\. Anyone who would like to can join me for lunch or a drink at the venue\. 5\. I will bring an extension cable for anyone who needs to power up their laptop\.

Hey Everyone! 👋 **Location:** \- On\-site: Dataroots Offices\, Arnould Nobelstraat 32 Leuven \- Online: Zoom link TBA **Practicalities for the evening on Thursday, March 5th:** \- 18:00: Doors Open\, pizza & drinks \- 19:00: Speaker Talks \- 20:30: Networking & Drinks **Welcome to edition 14 of the Generative AI Belgium Meetup! 🚀** This time, we go on a quest. Many epics speak of the brave and the adventurous going on a quest to conquer, slay, tame, or train a dragon along the way. The last three years of AI developments have their own stories of creativity, novel paths, and unforeseen challenges that seemed too big to tackle. In this edition, we want to bring some stories of people and teams who didn't choose the easiest path, but the most interesting one. Join us on March 5th at Dataroots, Arnould Nobelstraat 32, Leuven, to meet these brave souls and get a feel for what it takes to tackle a challenge from scratch. Whether it's navigating the dragon that is the EU AI Act, training and running a custom language model, or building production-ready systems, every path has its own fire-breathing challenges. See you there! **Line-up:** \- 🐉 [Niels Tack](https://www.linkedin.com/in/niels-tack/): Taming The EU AI Act - Compliance as code \- 🏰 [Sohum Bhatt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohum-bhatt-530114230/): Taming Local LLMs to build applications \- ⚔️ [Maarten Vandeperre:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maarten-vandeperre/) Taming AI Sovereignty \- 🤺[Lode Nachtergaele:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lodenachtergaele/) Taming Agentic RAG - How Agentic Beats RAG Big thanks to Dataroots for hosting us and to our sponsors: In The Pocket, BruCON, Red Hat, Collibra, Plainsight & Volta Ventures for supporting the community.

**Weekly stand-up comedy open mic night, featuring short sets from multiple comedians. FREE ENTRY!** Every Thursday at 9pm at Updown Bar ! Free tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-open-mic-luxembourg-tickets-1216566646589?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

Come have a party with some Cajun, Zydeco (and Blues) music from the swamps of Louisiana! Hosted by the Boeuf Cajun/Cajun Jam of Luxembourg: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096516392386716 Reservations: Strongly recommended; call Croque Bedaine directly: +352 20 28 71 07 Cost: free entrance (tips to musicians welcome)

Join us as we get together to see the period drama / classic monster movie, THE BRIDE! The film is written/directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a new take on the classic tale, The Bride of Frankenstein. We'll be seeing this one on Thurs, 3/5 one day ahead of the film's opening on Friday. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein's creature asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. They give life to a murdered woman as "the Bride," sparking romance, police interest and radical social change. It is written, directed and co-produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qJkAXLfYM PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm. Advance ticket purchase is advised (via Gateway website preferred). Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at Cazuela’s next door at 5:30pm. Please arrive by 5:30pm and ask for the Movie Group! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

Let's gather for lunch at Carfagna's followed by an optional stop in Carfagna's Market to check out the tastes and smells of Italy. Carfagna's address is 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia