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Vibe Coding Finland: January meetup with CBRE @ Ilmalanlinna
Welcome to our January's meetup in Helsinki, arranged together with CBRE @ Ilmalanlinna, https://ilmalanlinna.net/en/
CBRE offers small refreshments on-site (coffee, sandwiches).
Schedule:
17:00 Doors open!
17:30 Welcome words by organizers and CBRE
**17:40 "From Zero to €400K: Building Finland's Comedy Ticket Sales Platform with AI" by Antti Akonniemi, Founder @** Nauramaan.com
What happens when you stop treating AI as an assistant and start treating it as your entire engineering team? Antti built Nauramaan.com—Finland's leading (and only) comedy ticket sales platform—from scratch, from 0 to processing €400K in ticket sales within a year. All this with code that's predominantly AI-generated.
He'll walk through the evolution from "curious prompt engineer" to running a profitable SaaS with 50+ monthly events, 90% margins, and Finland's biggest comedy producers as partners. No theory. Real revenue. Real lessons. Including the parts that went wrong or horribly wrong.
This talk covers how his workflow has evolved from simple prompting to orchestrated AI development, plus how he uses AI for design decisions—not just code. Perfect for founders who want to ship faster and developers questioning whether they need a team anymore.
Antti is sofware development entrepreneur and stand-up comedian. Founder of Kisko Labs, WODconnect and Nauramaan.com
\*5 min break\*
18:15 **"Me and Claude in a trenchcoat pretending to be a company" by Elina Patjas, the ceo the cto the designer the support agent the tiktok intern and the girl who fixes the build at 2am @ Lexie,** [lexielearn.com](https://www.lexielearn.com/)
I built this thing called Lexie because I saw kids are told to “study” but have no framework for what effective practice actually looks like.
Lexie fixes this: they take a photo of their study materials and Lexie forces them to recall instead of just reread. No gamification theater. No streaks.
More than 2,500 ppl use it now. Some of them even pay me.
Oh and I’m a designer. Was a designer? 15+ years making pretty interfaces for other people’s ideas. Then AI happened and I realised can just… build things now? Myself? Without begging PM’s to prioritize my feature? So I made the whole thing by talking to Claude because I found out I could. Didn’t need a team or money or patience for meetings.
This talk is the whole story. Where Lexie came from, how I built it by talking to Claude, and what I learned about learning along the way.
\*5 min break\*
18:50 **"AI at DNA: Lessons from Using GenAI in a Telco" by Antti Riikonen, Head of Data & AI (B2B), DNA**
AI is creating value for telcos: revenue growth, better service, and greater efficiency. Antti shares DNA’s corporate business view on AI, highlighting DNA’s value creation areas with recent practical examples and lessons learned.
19:15 Mingling / free discussion etc
20:00 Doors close
**About us**
Vibe Coding Finland is a community for developers, designers, business professionals and tech enthusiasts who love to vibe code, learn, and connect in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your coding journey, you’ll find good company, meaningful discussions, and hands-on sessions to boost your skills and creativity.
Our meetups feature a mix of talks, coding sessions, project showcases, and networking — all centered around building great vibes and a supportive tech community in Finland.
Practice communication & leadership skills with Helsinki Toastmasters
Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by Helsinki Toastmasters, focusing on mastering confidence and communication skills. Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or just starting your journey, this event is tailored for individuals looking to boost their self-empowerment and enhance their leadership skills. Our experienced mentors will share valuable insights on how to speak with conviction, project confidence, and become a compelling communicator.
Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at personal development and positive thinking. Elevate your public speaking game, gain inspiration, and set yourself on the path to success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unleash your full potential.
Helsinki Toastmasters welcomes you to this interactive event that promises to be both educational and fun.
The meeting is in English language, meet and greet starts at 17:30, meeting starts at 17:45 pm sharp.
Warmly welcome as a guest.
Kuinka teet tietotyötä tekoäly-yhteensopivasti
Kuinka teet tietotyötä tekoäly-yhteensopivasti
• Miten luot kokouskutsut siten, että Copilot voi hyödyntää niitä eduksesi
• Tiedostohygienia ja miksi se vaikuttaa Copilotin vastausten laatuun
• Teamsin kanavat ja kirjastot - selkeys josta Copilot saa tietoa käyttöönsä
• Faktantarkistus ja tiedonhaku - käytä Copilotia Edgessä asioiden taustoittamiseen
Puheenvuorossa Jari Kotola ja Simo Ahtiainen Netoxilta.
**Liity mukaan Teamsilla:** [https://copilotbuzz.com/miitti](https://copilotbuzz.com/miitti)
Finnish Language Café
Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :)
The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹
Tervetuloa!
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
The Good Coffee Company
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Sahaja Yoga meditation course in English
Welcome to join our Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings in English! The meetings are free of charge and you can just show up. The group consists of people of different ages and nationalities who have been meditating different periods of time. Newcomers are welcome at any time. We normally sit on chairs or on pillows on the floor, so there is no need to bring a mat and you can wear normal clothes.
Meditation means mental silence or thoughtless awareness. You are present here and now, but your mind is not bombarded by thoughts from the past or the future. In this state, you feel peace and joy, which are the essential elements of the present moment. With regular practice of meditation, it is possible to establish this state within us.
The group is lead by volunteers who are experienced and can offer guidance to get you started. We give a short introduction to the meditation and after that we do meditation exercises. We also give tips on how to meditate at home. After the meditation class, we have a cup of tea and there is time for questions.
Welcome! We hope to see you in our meditation meetings!
This video helps you to find the Kamppi Sahaja Yoga center:
https://vimeo.com/199566137
More information about Sahaja Yoga meditation:
www.discoversahajayoga.org (in English)
www.jooga.org (in Finnish)
www.sahajayoga.ru (in Russian)
www.sahajayoga.es (in Spanish)
Guided online meditations to support your meditation practice at home:
www.wemeditate.com
Full Stack Development Events This Week
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React Native Helsinki: Fourth Edition
Save the date! The next React native Helsinki Meetup is coming.
This time, there would be two talks, plus panel discussion at the end.
• First talk: **What’s coming in Expo in 2026** (all levels)
Join us to learn what Expo Team has in plans for the coming year.
By Tomasz Czajęcki, [https://x.com/tchayen](https://x.com/tchayen?s=21)
• Second talk: **Debugging React Native at scale** (Intermediate)
When you have millions of users, everything that can possibly break, will break. What do you do next?
By Samuel Newman, [https://samuel.felixnewman.com/](https://samuel.felixnewman.com/)
Join us to connect with fellow developers and enthusiasts, learn from real-world experience, and be a part of shaping this growing local community.
P.S. There would be a professional photographer in the event. In case you don’t want your pictures taken, please let us know.
Stay tuned for more information.
Haskell Office Hours
Zurihac shirts, or other Haskell events paraphernalia mark the spot! :D
You're invited to Haskell Office Hours, a laid-back meetup where you can ask questions, get help setting up the Haskell toolchain, or just hang out with fellow Haskellers. This meetup is geared for newcomers, but experts are also welcome to show up and join in the knowledge-sharing.
This meetup will occur every second week and RSVP is preferred. Meetup starts at 19:00 and runs until 20:00.
For more coordination, join our [Newcomers Matrix room!](https://matrix.to/#/!wnXpJkwWACgSBBzwDh:matrix.org?via=chreekat.net&via=matrix.org&via=rauhala.info)
Happy Haskelling!
MSUG #14: Elisa
Tervetuloa mukaan Microsoft Security User Groupin (MSUGFI) tapahtumaan! Tapahtuma järjestetään Elisan tiloissa Pasilassa live-tapahtumana.
Tule mukaan osallistumaan, kuulemaan, oppimaan ja verkostoitumaan rentoon iltaan. Tapahtuma on tarkoitettu kaikille Microsoft-tietoturvasta kiinnostuneille.
**\*HUOM\* Tarvitsemme jokaisen osallistujan etu- ja sukunimen tiloihin sisäänpääsyä varten. Huolehdithan, että profiilissasi näkyy koko nimesi!**
**Ohjelma:**
* 16:30: Ilmoittautuminen ja vapaata minglausta
* 17:00: Tervetulosanat (MSUG aktiivit)
* 17:10: Tervetulosanat (Elisa)
* 17:20: Asiantuntijapuheenvuoro: Microsoft Purview - neljä askelta datan suojaamiseen (Jukka Outinen, Elisa)
* 18:00: Tauko
* 18:30: Asiantuntijapuheenvuoro: Sisäiset riskit - tietoturvan kuollut kulma (Tatu Seppälä, Microsoft MVP, Sulava)
* 19:15: Loppusanat, vapaata minglausta
* \~19:30: Tilaisuus päättyy
HelSec presents: January 2026 Meetup
Welcome to the HelSec January meetup!
This event is powered by **Tietoturvatoimisto Monti**.
We are excited to invite you to join us for a community evening filled with great talks, engaging discussions, and good company on Friday, January 16th. We are thrilled to have three fantastic speakers lined up for the event: **Henry Haverinen**, **Tuomas Kaijanen**, and **Sami Laiho**!
You can claim your ticket via HelSec's own ticketing system at: [https://events.helsec.fi/helsec/3hqdu/](https://events.helsec.fi/helsec/3hqdu/)
The ticket claims open on 5.1 at 13:00.
If your plans change, please remember to cancel your ticket so that someone on the wait list can grab your spot.
**Schedule (approximate)**
17:30 - Doors open
18:00 - Word by HelSec
18:10 - Henry Haverinen - Building EU CRA-Compliant Products: Lessons Learned and the Case for Security-as-Code
19:00 - Q&A, networking
19:15 - Tuomas Kaijanen - Banks' Blocklist
20:00 - Q&A, networking
20:30 - Sami Laiho - Your job is not to stop the enemy - but to slow it down
22:00 - Event ends
**Speaker bio:**
🔷 **Henry Haverinen** is a cybersecurity entrepreneur. He helps product development teams integrate cybersecurity in their ways of working and products. He is a co-founder of Cyberismo, a company developing an open security-as-code solution for managing cybersecurity in all types of software projects. Henry holds a Doctor of Technology degree from Tampere University of Technology.
🔷 **Tuomas Kaijanen** 25+ years in the field, technical cybersecurity expert with experience in practical cybersecurity challenges both in the financial sector and outsourcing operations.
🔷 **Sami Laiho** is one of the world's leading professionals in the Windows OS and Security. Sami has been working with and teaching OS troubleshooting, management, and security since 1995. Sami's session was evaluated as the best session in TechEd North America, Europe and Australia in 2014, and Nordic Infrastructure Conference in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (Keynote for NIC). At Ignite 2018 Sami's sessions were ranked as #1 and #2 out of 1708 sessions!! This was the first time in the history of the conference that anyone has been able to do this! Sami is also an author at PluralSight and the conference chair for the TechMentor and "Cyber Security and Ransomware Live!" conferences.
**Streaming**
Meetup will be streamed on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/helsec
Play Badminton Sunday [Social Games] @Smash Center
【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】
* The purpose of social games is to know some people, do some exercise and enjoy the games together with others. Winning and getting points is not the focus of this session. Please play with consideration to your opponents' level.
* Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/)
【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】
* Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game)
* We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list)
* It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game) to see if there is still a slot available there.
* The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost.
【FEE and REFUND POLICY】
* Fee includes courts and plastic shuttles. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event.
* Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter.
* You can put a comment to sell your slot after the deadline of refund, or sell your slot in our whatsapp group.
* No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence.
* Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you was there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't come to use it.
【COMMUNICATION】
* Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347)
* There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected.
【OTHERS】
* Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you!
* If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond.
* We play double games to 21 points. After each game, please let those who are waiting to play. Feel free to play with whoever you want, but please avoid playing with the same people all the time.
* If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you.
* Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work.
* Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing)
* [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)
* You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more"
* https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/[https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)
Play Badminton Friday [Competitive Games] @Smash Center
【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】
* The purpose of competitive game session is to enjoy badminton games by focusing on trying your best to win the games.
* You don't need to be a very good player to join this session. Our level range from beginner to intermediate. We will put you to play with people with similar level. But if you are the first time to come and I don't know your level, then I will put you to play with less-experienced players to start.
* Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/) Please also read the instruction inside this link, so that you have an idea how it works.
* Please bring feather shuttles to join the games. We only accept specific shuttles. Please read the following. **If you come without bringing feather shuttles with you, I may ask you to go home.**
【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】
* Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game)
* We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list)
* It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game) to see if there is still a slot available there.
* The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost.
【FEE and REFUND POLICY】
* Fee includes courts and the work I do to continue this group. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event.
* Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter.
* No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence.
* Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you is there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't show up.
【COMMUNICATION】
* Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347)
* There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected.
【DETAILS of COMPETITIVE GAMES】
* This is the list of shuttles we accept:
RSL Classic Tourney
Li-Ning Super 1000
Victor Smash It 1
Victor Smash It 2
Yonex Aerosansa 30
Ling Mei Gold
Ling Mei Black
* Smash Center also sells feather shuttles (Ling Mei Gold and Black). You can purchase there at your arrival.
【OTHERS】
* Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you!
* If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond.
* If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you.
* Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work.
* Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing)
* You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more" [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)
Board Games in Otaniemi
Welcome to board game night in Otaniemi, Espoo. The event will take place in Taproom d20, a cozy pub specializing in local beers and board games. We will play one of the pub's huge selection of board games, or you can also bring your own board games if you feel like it. This event is open to everyone interested in board games.
**Waitlist**
I can reserve two tables, so attendance is limited to 12. If you end up on the waitlist feel free to join us, but I can't guarantee that there will be available seats or tables in the pub.
**FAQ**
What kind of board games do you play?
-> Most of us are casual players, we tend to play different board games, but most of them are easy to pick up and have fun with, for example, Codenames, Avalon...
**NOTE: To ensure we have enough space for everyone, please keep your RSVP updated** to make sure that all those interested have a chance to participate. No-showing group members **twice in a row** might be rejected from future events.
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Reston Happy Hour: Scaling Cloud Infrastructure for Heavy Workloads
Gaming, AdTech, EdTech, Media Streaming, and FinTech are just a few of the workloads where high-availability cloud infrastructure matters. Whether you’re doing battle daily in one of these spaces or are just curious about ways to improve performance, meet us in Reston for an in-person discussion on bare metal cloud architecture. You’ll meet our product lead, James MacKenzie, who will walk through how modern bare metal serves as a control plane for hybrid and private cloud architectures.
**What we will cover**
* Ways to leverage bare metal, containers, and orchestration for better performance and predictable economics;
* Real-world hybrid, disaster recovery, and data-intensive architectures;
* Our approach to eliminating ingress and egress fees.
**Who should attend**
* Cloud architects and platform engineers;
* DevOps professionals and infrastructure leads;
* FinOps stakeholders managing data-heavy or hybrid workloads.
**Why attend**
This is a technical, architecture-first conversation. You will leave with a clearer understanding of high-availability cloud infrastructure and how organizations are scaling cost-effectively.
Food and drinks will be provided. Space is limited to keep the discussion interactive.
Monthly Game Dev Meetup!
Join local video game developers, artists, musicians and writers to talk about the art and science of game development. Bring a device and demo your game, talk shop, find like minded folks to join forces with, have a snack or a beverage among new friends. We are an informal meetup where we share what we've been working on and socialize. Come for all or just a bit of the time!
NOVA Code & Coffee [160] - At FCED Venue
NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works:
1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc)
2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too!
That's it! Hope to see you there!
**Location**
Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development
Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1)
Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1
This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it.
Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station.
**Sponsored by:**
Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible!
**Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!**
Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/)
**[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):**
We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
Dulles Code & Coffee [39] @ BTI360
Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts.
Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event.
## **Event Format**
1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.).
2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired.
## **Location**
BTI360’s Office in Herndon
The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road.
## **Address**
12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)]
## **Logistics**
* **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required.**
* PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+
* ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4).
* How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE)
## **Community Guidelines**
We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).
Build a Large Language Model from Scratch
Join us for another session of our study group as we dive into the fascinating world of Large Language Models (LLMs) using the book **Build a Large Language Model from Scratch** from Manning. In this session, we will finish **Chapter 7: Fine-tuning to follow instructions**. In the last session, we talked about how to prepare the dataset for instruction fine-tuning and in this session we will perform the fine-tuning and evaluate the model afterwards.
This isn't just a lecture! Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and code along. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is the perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation together. If you plan to work with the code on your own laptop during the session, try and set-up the environment ahead of time (https://github.com/rasbt/LLMs-from-scratch/tree/main/setup).
We will be meeting at the North County Governmental Center this time that is across from the Reston public library.
Sunday Poker Event (Game 1)
Sunday Texas Hold-Em Tournament
Cost: no cost to play
Time: 12:00 (noon) - 2:00 pm
Starting Stack: 30,000 chips
Bonuses: 5,000 for arriving early, 5,000 for new players, 5,000 for registering online
Blind structure
Level 1: 100 chips / 200 chips
Level 2: 200 chips / 400 chips
Level 3: 300 chips / 600 chips
Level 4: 400 chips / 800 chips
Level 5: 500 chips / 1,000 chips
10 minute break / chip up
Level 6: 1,000 chips / 2,000 chips
Level 7: 2,000 chips / 4,000 chips
Level 8: 3,000 chips / 6,000 chips
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Level 9: 5,000 chips / 10,000 chips
Level 10: 10,000 chips / 20,000 chips
Level 11: 15,000 chips / 30,000 chips
Level 12: 25,000 chips / 50,000 chips
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Level 13: 50,000 chips / 100,000 chips
Level 14: 100,000 chips / 200,000 chips
Level 15: 200,000 chips / 4000,000 chips
Evolutions of Vibe Coding with Sean Hoar
In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore how AI assistants can accelerate different stages of software development. From idea generation and prototyping to coding, testing, and debugging, AI tools are transforming how developers work. He’ll provide practical examples of where AI can save time, reduce errors, and help teams focus on higher-level problem-solving. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to integrate AI into their workflow and stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape.










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