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**☁️ AWS Community GameDay Europe is coming! ☁️** We will join \~**50 User Groups across Europe** for a unique event: an **international, synchronized AWS Community GameDay**, powered by the European AWS community. Join us for an intense evening combining learning, collaboration, and competition — get hands-on with **AI, security, and cloud-native** challenges — no slides, no tutorials. This large-scale, synchronized event is a unique opportunity to test your AWS skills in a fun, engaging, and hands-on environment. Come with a friend, a team, or solo - we’ll form teams of **2 to 4 people on site**. **🧩 What is an AWS GameDay?** An AWS GameDay is a gamified learning event where participants are challenged to use AWS solutions to solve real-world technical problems as a team. Unlike traditional workshops, GameDays are open-ended and non-prescriptive, giving participants the freedom to explore and think outside the box. **🔧** Practical information: * Teams: 2 to 4 players — come with your team, or we’ll form one on site * Equipment: **Your trusty laptop** (internet connection provided) * AWS account: Provided on-site, no personal account required * Game duration: Around 2 hours of competition between local and international teams * Timing: This is a synchronized international event connected via a shared live stream across all participating locations. To ensure a smooth experience, **the GameDay will start on time.** **🎯 Who is this for?** The event is open to anyone with a general knowledge of AWS — no expert level required! **🕒 Agenda** * 18:30 – 19:00: Arrival & team formation * 19:00 – 19:20: GameDay introduction on the stream * 19:20 – 21:30: Game play * 21:30 – 21:45: European closing ceremony — prizes for the top teams Check the participating User Groups here: [https://www.awsgameday.eu/](https://www.awsgameday.eu/) **🎥 Photo & video recordings** Please note that photos and recordings taken during the event may be used for future promotional purposes. We look forward to seeing many of you there! And of course there will be drinks and 🍺 and food 🍕 provided 😃 **Sponsors** Dialectica provides the food 🍕 and event venue. Dialectica is a global information services company that helps businesses access the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.

**Tired of endless swiping and superficial speed dating?** You’re not the only one. Most people who join us say the same thing: Dating started to feel rushed, performative, or strangely disconnected. So we built something different. Conscious Connections Club hosts Relational Labs — guided social experiences designed to spark real conversation, emotional depth, and authentic connection. Events now run in **40+ cities across six continents**, bringing together singles who value curiosity, presence, and meaningful interaction. Before joining an event, everyone attends a short alignment call so you can understand the space and decide if it feels like your kind of people. **[Get the Zoom Link →](https://www.consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)** *** **What Happens On The Call** This is a 35-minute alignment call with the founder. On the call you’ll learn: • why this community was created • how Relational Labs are different from speed dating or typical singles events • how we curate intentional spaces across 40+ cities • what actually happens at the events • why many people return again and again Some calls have two people, others twenty or more. You’re welcome to simply listen and get a feel for the space. Many people attend their first event alone — and most leave having met someone they genuinely want to see again. Sometimes it becomes friendship. Sometimes romance. Often it's simply the relief of realizing you're not the only one craving deeper connection. *** **[See If This Is Your Scene →](https://www.consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)** *** **Why We Require This Call** The introduction helps us keep events intentional, respectful, and aligned. It also gives you the chance to decide if the experience feels right for you before joining a live event. No pressure. Just clarity. *** **[Get the Zoom Link →](https://www.consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)**

**Join our 381st Club meeting**! Improve your communication skills! Overcome your fear of public speaking! Experience the incredible journey of Toastmasters! Together, we will practice our public speaking and communication skills in an open, fun, and friendly environment! We meet Tuesdays, alternating between English-speaking and Greek-speaking meetings. This meeting will be held in **English**. Please arrive at 18:45 to ensure the meeting will start promptly at 19:00. **Guests**: Always welcomed! Simply RSVP here and attend! In 2024, Toastmasters International celebrated 100 years of self-paced, peer-assisted education and training in public speaking and leadership skills! Join our meeting and find out how to become a confident speaker!

🎲✨ Your next favorite person might be one game night away. ✨🎲 Athens people, join us every Tuesday at 8PM at Yellow Square Athens. Whether you’re new in town or a seasoned local, this is your midweek reset — laughter, easygoing vibes, and board games for every level (no experience needed). 🎯 Tons of fun games 🍹 Drinks & tasty bites 🌍 An international crowd 😄 Guaranteed good energy Come solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll leave with more than you came with. See you on there. ♟️✨ #AthensExpats #BoardGameNight #MeetNewFriends #ExpatLifeGreece #FunInAthens #GameOn

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

This Friday, come and release all the stress of the week! International Friday night! Meet new friends, Dance, and connect. big international event with Whatsapp community as well as Couchsurfing and Facebook community. All together Free event at Rude Lord, from 9 pm, you pay what you drink, Greek and International communities together. All languages are welcome. event organized by Athens Fun & Connection, One of the biggest communities for expats, locals and digital nomads. join our members every Friday As a token of sympathy for the bar, Please Order at LEAST one drink. Let's have fun and a great time, we all deserve it. Let's own the night !! See you all on Friday Michaël +32486805343 Whatsapp and Telegram

Παρασκευή 20 Μαρτίου, από τις έξι το απόγευμα μέχρι αργά, σας περιμένουμε στο Μουσείο Μπενάκη της οδού Πειραιώς για καφέ και ατέλειωτο startup networking! Επί σκηνής θα βρεθούν: – Ο [Άγγελος Τσερέκλας](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelos-tsereklas-zafeirakis-67823167/), Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, θα παρουσιάσει την [Sotiria Technology](https://www.sotiria.tech/). H εταιρεία αναπτύσσει συστήματα υποθαλάσσιας νοημοσύνης για εφαρμογές εθνικής ασφάλειας, ωκεανογραφίας και γεωφυσικής. – Ο [Ελευθέριος Καραμπατσάκης](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekarabatsakis/), συνιδρυτής και CEO, θα παρουσιάσει την [PlugSecure](https://plugsecure.com/). Η εταιρεία, με αρχική χρηματοδότηση 720 χιλιάδων ευρώ, διασφαλίζει την λειτουργία κρίσιμων υποδομών ενέργειας έναντι κυβερνοαπειλών. – Οι [Αλέξανδρος Χριστοδουλάκης](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandros-christodoulakis/) και [Κωνσταντίνος Φαλιάγκας](https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinos-faliagkas/), συνιδρυτές, θα παρουσιάσουν την [Wealthyhood](https://wealthyhood.com/). Η εταιρεία, με συνολική χρηματοδότηση 10 εκ. ευρώ, παρέχει μια πρωτοποριακή επενδυτική εφαρμογή που καθιστά τις χρηματοοικονομικές επενδύσεις εύκολες και προσιτές για όλους. Η προσέλευση ξεκινά στις 6 το απόγευμα, για καφέ και catchup στο μπαρ του Μουσείου Μπενάκη, Πειραιώς 138. Οι παρουσιάσεις στο αμφιθέατρο ξεκινούν στις 7. Αμέσως μετά, επιστρέφουμε στο μπαρ για networking ως αργά. Η είσοδος είναι δωρεάν και ελεύθερη για κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο. Μπορείτε να δηλώσετε τη συμμετοχή σας και να δείτε τη λίστα συμμετεχόντων εδώ & [εδώ](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7435243238082551808/). Συνδεθείτε από πριν με άλλους που θα είναι εκεί! Από το 2007 έως σήμερα, το Open Coffee έχει καθιερωθεί ως το σημείο συνάντησης της startup κοινότητας. Κάθε μήνα, entrepreneurs και startup enthusiasts ανανεώνουν το ραντεβού τους με σκοπό να γνωριστούν, να ανταλλάξουν εμπειρίες και επαφές, εν τέλει να συνεργαστούν στην επόμενή τους προσπάθεια. Πείτε το στους φίλους σας και να είστε εκεί!

**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. More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 55+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) [http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

🗓️ Το **Causal Data Science Meetup της Αθήνας** σας περιμένει στις **19 Μαρτίου, 7:00 μμ** για την 6η συνάντησή του! Καλεσμένος μας ο **[Christos Diou](https://diou.github.io/)**, ο οποίος θα μας μιλήσει για **"Causal Representation Learning: From Pattern Matching to World Models"**. Στην ομιλία αυτή θα δούμε πώς το representation learning μπορεί να εμπλουτιστεί με αιτιώδη δομή. Μέσα από τη θεμελιώδη αρχή των ανεξάρτητων αιτιωδών μηχανισμών και αναφορές σε καθοριστικές εργασίες του πεδίου, θα παρακολουθήσουμε την εξέλιξη του causal representation learning από θεωρητική ιδέα σε ενεργό ερευνητικό ρεύμα που επηρεάζει τη σύγχρονη μηχανική μάθηση. Θα γίνει επίσης μια εισαγωγή στη νέα βιβλιογραφία των *world models*, που στοχεύει σε συστήματα AI ικανά όχι απλώς να προβλέπουν, αλλά να προσομοιώνουν και να συλλογίζονται για το πώς αλλάζει ο κόσμος. Το event θα περιέχει Q&A, networking και τα σχετικά συνοδευτικά. Ραντεβού **στο Impact Hub την Πέμπτη 19 Μαρτίου** στις **7:00 μμ**. Ευχαριστούμε για την υποστήριξη την **Plum**, την **Intelligencia AI** καθώς και το **κέντρο Beyond του Εθνικού Αστεροσκοπείου Αθηνών**. 🚀 Κάνε **RSVP** και μη χάσεις την ευκαιρία να βρεθείς στην 5η συνάντηση της Causal Data Science κοινότητας της Αθήνας! Η πλήρης περιγραφή της ομιλίας στα Αγγλικά: *Modern AI systems have become remarkably good at recognizing patterns, however statistical pattern matching alone is not enough to build systems that are robust, generalizable, or capable of reasoning about cause and effect. In this talk, we explore how representation learning, which aims to equip machines with structured internal models of their inputs, can be enriched with causal structure to produce more reliable and interpretable AI. We will begin with an introduction to representation learning and its limitations, then examine how incorporating the principle of independent causal mechanisms changes the way models represent and respond to their environment. Drawing on landmark papers in the field, we will trace how causal representation learning has evolved from a theoretical idea into a practical framework shaping modern machine learning research. We will also touch on the recently emerging world model literature, which envisions AI systems that go beyond reactive prediction to simulate and reason about how the world changes. The talk concludes with a forward-looking discussion of where this field is headed and what it may mean for the future of reliable, trustworthy AI.*

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt ✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨ Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸 It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍 This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨ Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙 A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨ 🌊 How the Night Flows We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑 Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌 From there, the night opens up ✨ • People rotate naturally 🔄 • Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️ • You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊 • Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶‍♀️ • The vibe decides 🎧✨ You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄 Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊 🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone I’ll be there the whole night 🙋‍♂️ Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡ If you come solo 🚶‍♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊 This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲 Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨ Every week: New faces ✨ Familiar smiles 🙂 Easy connections 🤍 🎶 The Atmosphere • Social & warm 🤍 • Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶 • Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌 • Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨ Easy to join 🤝 Easy to stay 🪑 Easy to feel part of it 🤍 🍹 Community Drink Prices Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7 Sangria — €3 🍷 Shots — €2.5 🥃 📍 Logistics 📌 Mint Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9 🕤 Start: 21:30 ⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨ 🎟 Entry: FREE Just say you’re with the community 🤍 👕 No dress code Comfort > fashion 😌 🚇 Getting Around Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃 🚇 Metro all night 🚌 24h buses Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨ 🌟 Why This Works No plan needed 🧠 No friends required 👥 No pressure to stay 🕊️ Come for one drink 🍸 Stay for the people 🤍 Leave with a smile 😄 For many, this becomes: ✨ The start of the night ✨ The place they meet their people ✨ The reason the night turns memorable 💫 Final Thought Some nights start with music 🎶 Better nights start with people 🤍 This is where we gather 🤝 Connect ✨ And let the night take shape 🌙 See you Saturday 💫 Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events #LanguageExchange #Travelers #Locals #Nightlife #BarLife #PubVibes #PartyTime #SocialEvent #MeetFriends #MeetNewPeople #Conversation #Chat #Dating #RelationshipGoals #Connection #Singles #AdventureTime #FunNight #GoingOut #SoloNight #Drinks #Cocktails #MusicLovers #DJNight #DanceParty #ClubVibes #WeekendVibes #MeetupGroup #InternationalFriends #ExpatsLife #TouristsInAthens #CityLife #UrbanCulture #Ταξιδιώτες #Ντόπιοι #ΝυχτερινήΖωή #Μπαρ #Πάρτι #Κοινωνικό #Εκδήλωση #Φίλοι #Γνωριμίες #Κουβέντα #Συζήτηση #Ραντεβού #Σχέση #Σύνδεση #Σινγκλς #Περιπέτεια #Διασκέδαση #Έξοδος #Μόνος #Ποτά #Κοκτέιλ #Μουσική #Χορός #Κλαμπ #VibesΠάρτι #Σαββατοκύριακο #ΟμάδαMeetup #Διεθνές #Εξάπτες #Τουρίστες #ΖωήΠόλης #Πολιτισμός #Εξερεύνηση #Κοινότητα #Κοινωνικοποίηση #Δικτύωση #ΒραδινήΈξοδος #Φιλία #Lifestyle #ΤοπικοίΟδηγοί #ΤαξιδιωτικέςΣυμβουλές #HangoutSpot #ΔιασκεδαστικήΝύχτα #ΣχέδιαΣαββατοκύριακου

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt Athens, let’s make Thursday night about connection that actually matters. This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨ Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction. No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy. 🌊 How the Night Works • We gather around big shared tables 🪑 • Start with small, natural conversations 💬 • Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄 • Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍 • Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both • Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨ The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed. This is conversation in motion. 🤝 Who You’ll Meet Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨ People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk. I’ll be there all night 👋 Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡ Coming alone? Perfect. This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍 🍷 Community Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 Affordable, social, and stress-free. 🎶 Music & Atmosphere Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧 Soft enough to actually talk 💬 A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9 🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community) 🌟 Why This Night Works • Meet people from all over the world 🌍 • Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️ • New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍 • A social setting that feels easy, open, and human • Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥 💫 Final Thought Thursday nights don’t have to be random. They can be social. They can be intentional. They can be fun and meaningful. Come for a drink 🍸 Stay for the conversation 💬 Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 Thursday = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange See you there. Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events Whtsapp 00306949528622 Follow us on instagram And make us grow Thanks in advance https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual dating ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβού

Hola good people, We are thrilled to announce our next GreeceJS meetup, happening on 18th of March, from 18:00 to 20:30, at a brand new venue in the center of Athens hosted by Yodeck! ⚠️ **Important:** This venue is new for our community and has a **capacity of 50 people**, so make sure to **secure your spot early**. 📍 **Location:** **Starttech Ventures — 1 Lykourgou Street, Athens 10551** Just a short walk from **Omonia Square**. Please note: the talks in this meetup will be conducted in **Greek (EL)**. Our speakers this time are **Thanos Karagiannis** and **Spiros Martzoukos**, two engineers with decades of combined experience across the JavaScript ecosystem, product engineering, and modern web architectures. Our event is proudly sponsored by **Yodeck** — a fast-growing SaaS company revolutionizing digital signage. As always, the event will be live-streamed via our YouTube channel, and we’ll be sharing the link in our Slack / Instagram, so make sure to join us there! We look forward to seeing you **@ Yodeck** 🎉 **Event Agenda** **18:00 – 18:30** **Networking & cold beverages** Come early, grab a drink, and meet the community! **18:30 – 19:15** **Thanos Karagiannis – “I Was Wrong About AI Coding” (EL)** **Staff Engineer at Causaly \| GreeceJS Co\-organizer** Thanos is a software engineer with 15+ years of experience, fluent across the JavaScript stack — from React frontends to Node.js services. He currently works as a Staff Engineer at Causaly, focusing on backend systems. He’s also a GreeceJS co-organizer. Outside of work, you’ll find him fueled by coffee and out on his bike. Most of us started with AI coding tools the same way — autocomplete, boilerplate, small refactors. Helpful, but not transformative. It was easy to be skeptical. But something shifted. This talk is a personal journey — from dismissing AI coding as “fancy autocomplete” to integrating it into real engineering workflows. Thanos will share what actually works, what doesn’t, and why the engineers who benefit most from AI aren’t the ones who write code faster, but the ones who make better decisions faster. **19:15 – 19:30** **A word from our sponsor: Yodeck** Yodeck is a fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that is laser-focused on disrupting the $23B digital signage industry. Yodeck’s affordable, easy-to-use, and feature-rich solution has been developed to democratize digital signage and empower any and every business around the world. Yodeck was first introduced in 2016 and now powers over 220,000 screens across every type of business — from restaurants and retail stores to schools, stadiums, and conference halls. **[Check out their openings](https://2ly.link/25ysK)!** **19:45 – 20:30** **Spiros Martzoukos – Local-First Apps: Instant UX without the Spinner** Spiros Martzoukos is a Senior Product Engineer at Checkly with 20+ years of experience spanning full-stack engineering, product design, and product management. He has worked across startups and scale-ups including Contentful, Prisma, and Clerk, and is the founder of Makkuro, a next-gen project management tool for digital product teams. He is passionate about building lean, user-first products end-to-end — and making sure your AI apps work reliably well. In this talk, Spiros shows how local-first architecture can eliminate every spinner from your app, delivering instant sub-100ms interactions that feel like magic while dramatically reducing infrastructure costs. He will break down the seven principles behind this approach and share practical lessons about where it shines (B2B SaaS and productivity tools) and where today’s tooling still needs to mature. **21:00** **BeerJS 🍻** We’ll wrap up with informal chats over beers at a nearby place — details will be shared via **Slack**! **Venue Information** **Starttech Ventures** 1 Lykourgou Street, Athens 10551 **Doorbell:** 03# Starttech Ventures 🚨 **Important reminder:** The venue fits **50 attendees**, so please **RSVP early**. **Getting There** **By Metro** Take **Metro Line 1 (Green)** or **Line 2 (Red)** to **Omonia Station**. Exit toward **Panepistimiou / 3rd Septemvriou**. From the exit, it’s about a **2-minute walk**. **By Bus** Multiple bus lines stop at or near **Omonia Square**. From there, follow the short walking route to **Lykourgou Street**. **By Taxi** Ask to be dropped off at **“Lykourgou 1, near Omonia Square.”** Don't forget to **follow us on our socials** for more news about the event, updates, and prizes! 🎉

📢 **RSVP Required - Limited Capacity** 🎟️ Please note that due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee entry, food, or seating. Kindly understand that space is limited. Join us for a **FREE public event** with provided **refreshments**! Get ready for an exciting game meetup! We're thrilled to have you join us. Rest assured, we have ample space to accommodate multiple game playing. Game time: **2 pm to 5 pm**. Remember, just like in real life, you don't have to arrive on time to start playing. Here's the detailed **Agenda**: **1:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Opening & Setup** **2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Food & Networking** **2:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Game Talk** **3:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Game Time** **5:00 pm - 5:15 pm: Closing** No need to bring anything other than yourself. Feel free to bring a friend and share some good jokes too! 🧐 We're excited to see you there! Don't forget to **RSVP to secure your spot**.

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

FREE meetup. Register HERE 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp **Unlocking Retirement Capital: Flips, Wholesales & Private Money Strategies in Self-Directed Accounts** **Featuring Guest Speaker:** Amanda Holbrook (Specialized Trust Company) **Hosted by:** Columbus Investors Club ### **Event Description** Most people think retirement accounts are passive. That they’re “for later.”That you can’t touch them. That real estate and retirement money don’t mix. They’re wrong. This meetup is about how investors use **Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s** to put retirement capital to work…**buying real estate, funding deals, and even raising private money** (the right way). ### **Featured Guest Speaker: Amanda Holbrook** We’re excited to welcome **Amanda Holbrook of Specialized Trust Company** to break this down clearly and practically…so you understand what’s allowed, how it works, and what to avoid. ### **What You’ll Learn** Amanda will walk through: **Flip inside a Self-Directed IRA or Solo-401(k)** * How to structure the deal correctly * How expenses must be handled * When UBIT may apply **Wholesale within a retirement account** * How assignments work * What type of income it creates **Use OPM (Other People’s Money) to scale** * How investors raise private money from Self-Directed IRAs * How to structure notes properly * How to fund deals inside **and** outside your own retirement account ### **The Core Idea** There is a lot of capital sitting in retirement accounts. This session shows you how real estate investors unlock it **without guessing, winging it, or accidentally creating a compliance mess.** ### **Who This Event Is For** * Investors flipping or wholesaling who want to understand self-directed rules * Anyone raising private money (or wanting more capital sources) * People with retirement funds who want them working harder than stocks/mutual funds ### **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company – 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** Thursday, March 26th, 6–8 PM *(Doors open at 5:30)* **Cost:** Free *(Seats are limited — RSVP required)* **Food:** Free food included **FREE meetup. Register HERE** 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp *Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or investment advice.*

Is your business taking more of your time than you would like? [Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success. * Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses * Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business * How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements * How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs * How to manage your time for maximum effect * How to deal with nonperforming employees * How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab. Reserve your spot via this link: https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)