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Knowing Who Changed What in Active Directory with Visibility and Control
* Understanding why native AD tools fall short in change tracking
* Tracking who changed what, when, and from where in real time
* Detecting unauthorized or suspicious changes instantly
* Simplifying forensic investigations with detailed audit trails
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Community Meetup @ Infrabel
Join our next meetup on June 25th! We will have 3 talks and will share some food and drinks while networking
**Location:** Infrabel, Rue des Deux Gares 82, 1070 Anderlecht, Belgium
**Agenda:**
17:45 : Doors open
18:00 - 18:40 : Drinks and pizza
18:40 - 18:45 : Welcome
18:45 - 19:00 : Elastic @ Infrabel
19:00 - 19:15 : Real life never-seen-before railway project
19:15 - 19:55 : From unknown and raw to real value
19:55 - 20.20 : What’s new in Elastic v9
20:15 : Wrap up
**Talks:**
**Elastic @ Infrabel**
In this presentation, we will explain how Infrabel uses Elastic today and how it supports our current needs.
We will briefly outline some future optimizations and the integration of OpenTelemetry to further strengthen and extend our Elastic platform.
To showcase how we use Elastic for addressing real business use case, we will demo a never-seen-before application build in collaboration with Elastic Belgium.
*Safia Souabi – Big Data Engineer at Infrabel*
*Olivier-Désiré Muhimpundu – Big Data Engineer at Infrabel*
**Real life never-seen-before railway project**
*How Elastic helps ensure the punctuality of rail services by detecting and correlating events in real time to anticipate disruptions, ensure operational continuity and optimise the flow of rail traffic."*
*Vanessa Coeurnelle – Cyber Resilience Data Analyst at Infrabel*
**From unknown and raw to real value**
In this talk, Chris shares how he transformed a legacy log ingestion pipeline into a structured, scalable, and insight-ready ELK-based system. Starting from loosely indexed XML/SOAP logs with minimal configuration, the project required rebuilding the data model to handle multiple message types, complex nested structures, and inconsistent field representations.
Without the luxury of a full upfront redesign, Chris adopted an iterative, data-driven approach: combining exploratory analysis with dynamic mapping strategies to progressively shape the data into a usable format. He will discuss how this led to the design of flexible ingestion pipelines, including XML parsing, normalization, and generic handling of heterogeneous payloads.
The talk also covers practical techniques for managing sensitive data, reducing storage overhead, and improving query performance—such as selective data retention, hashing and fingerprinting strategies, and the use of data streams. Finally, Chris will touch on how structuring the data effectively enables higher-level capabilities like anomaly detection and automated alerting.
This session is aimed at practitioners dealing with messy, real-world data and looking for pragmatic ways to make Elasticsearch pipelines more robust, maintainable, and valuable.
**Bios**
**Christoph Evers** is a Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineer based in Brussels, with over 15 years of experience in data systems, search technologies, and analytics. He has been working with Elasticsearch since its early days, contributing to the project between 2010 and 2012 and applying it extensively as a search engine, document store, and log ingestion platform.
At OpenLex, he designs and builds advanced data solutions for legal research, including full-text search engines, NLP pipelines for entity detection and anonymization, and large-scale analytics systems. His work also includes operating and optimizing ELK-based observability stacks in Linux and Docker environments.
Previously, Chris held roles spanning software engineering, data science, and R&D leadership across sectors such as social media analytics, mobility and market research. His experience combines hands-on engineering with business-oriented data applications, delivering scalable systems and actionable insights for both startups and multinational clients. He mainly focuses on search relevance, data observability, and the practical use of ELK in production environments.
**Olivier-Désiré Muhimpundu** is a Data Engineer at Infrabel, where he has been working for more than three years on large-scale data platforms and data projects. He holds an engineering degree from University of Mons Faculty of Engineering and a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence.
In his current role, Olivier focuses on designing, operating, and evolving enterprise data platforms based on technologies such as Apache Kafka, Elastic Stack, and Cloudera. His work spans data ingestion, real-time processing, monitoring, observability, and platform engineering in a large-scale railway environment.
**Safia Souabi** is a Data Engineer with 6 years of experience at Infrabel in Brussels. With a BSc and MSc in Physics from London, she combines a strong analytical background with expertise in building and operating large-scale data platforms for mission-critical operational and asset data. Experienced with Apache Kafka, Elastic Stack, and the Cloudera ecosystem (Hadoop, Spark, Hive/Impala), she delivers scalable batch/real-time data pipelines and optimized ETL/ELT workflows. She works closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable data products, with a strong focus on data quality, governance, security, performance, and platform resilience.
Feed an AI-agentic beast with proper data
In this hands-on workshop we’ll work through four real-world scenarios in Python: finding the minimum viable context for sales questions, keeping frequency signals intact when summarizing support tickets at scale, selecting the right columns for churn analysis on a wide customer table, and extracting structured fields from messy product listings with validation you can trust. You’ll write and discuss code together — practical patterns you can take straight back to work.
**Agenda**
\- 18:00 Doors Open
\- 18:30 Start of the Workshop
\- 20:00 Workshop Closing & Announcements
\- 20:10 Networking
\- 21:00 Event Closing
**GitHub Repo**
[https://github.com/pyladiesams/feed-AI-agentic-beast-proper-data-jun2026](https://github.com/pyladiesams/feed-AI-agentic-beast-proper-data-jun2026)
**Stream**
[YouTube Stream](https://www.youtube.com/live/2EnszJLzzAc)
**Speaker**
[Jessica Eggen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-eggen-579b50155/)
Jessica Eggen is a Data Analytics Engineer who loves to spent her time wrangling and puzzling with real-world data at scale. With a background in Business Analytics and machine learning she hopes to bring a practical, business-grounded perspective to AI.
**📧 Contact**
Are you interested in speaking at one of our events? Have a good idea for a Meetup? Get in touch with us at [amsterdam@pyladies.com](mailto:amsterdam@pyladies.com)
💬 Find us on the PyLadies Global workspace:
1. [https://slackin.pyladies.com](https://slackin.pyladies.com/) enter your email address.
Accept the email invitation
2. Go to workspace [https://pyladies.slack.com](https://pyladies.slack.com/)
3. Join channel #city-amsterdam
💃 Dance & Meet Experience @café_flora - FREE OFFER 🎟️🍸
**\#\# Dance & Meet Experience – Afterwork pour danser et rencontrer 💃**
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**📅 Jeudi 25 Juin**
**📍 café Flora**
**🕖 18h – 22h**
**Et si on changeait la façon de faire des rencontres à Bruxelles ?**
**Bienvenue à** **Dance & Meet Experience**\*\*, un concept original qui mêle\*\* **danse, rencontres et bonne énergie** **dans une atmosphère conviviale et élégante.**
**Inspiré de la nouvelle tendance des** **soirées dansantes en début de soirée**\*\*, cet événement vous permet de profiter pleinement de l’ambiance festive\*\* **sans devoir sortir toute la nuit**\*\*.\*\*
**Après le travail, venez vous détendre, bouger, rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et partager un moment vibrant — tout en gardant votre soirée libre.**
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**\#\#\# ✨ Le concept**
**Dance & Meet Experience** **n’est pas simplement une soirée.**
**C’est une** **expérience sociale autour de la danse**\*\*, conçue pour favoriser des rencontres naturelles et authentiques.\*\*
**La soirée combine :**
**• une atmosphère chaleureuse et ouverte**
**• de la musique entraînante pour faire bouger tout le monde**
**• des rencontres spontanées**
**• une énergie festive mais détendue**
**Pas de pression, pas de formats artificiels :** **la musique et la danse créent naturellement les connexions.**
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**\#\#\# 💫 Ce qui vous attend**
**• une ambiance internationale et conviviale**
**• un dancefloor accessible à tous**
**• des rencontres simples et naturelles**
**• une énergie afterwork positive**
**Que vous veniez** **seul(e) ou avec des amis**\*\*, l’atmosphère est faite pour que chacun se sente rapidement à l’aise.\*\*
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**\#\#\# 🕺 Pour qui ?**
**Pour les personnes à Bruxelles qui ont envie de :**
**• rencontrer de nouvelles personnes**
**• danser et relâcher la pression de la journée**
**• vivre une soirée élégante et différente**
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**👗** **Dress code :** **smart casual / chic décontracté**
**📍 Lieu : café FLORA**
**📅 Date : Jeudi 25 Juin**
**⏰ Horaire : 18h – 21h**
**🎟 Ticket gratuit + boisson Gratuite\***: OFFRE SPECIALE GRATUITE !!!
La boisson GRATUITE sera pour les 150 PREMIERS PARTIPANTS!!
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\***S'enregister sur ce meetup + s'enregister sur ce lien :** [https://tr.ee/O9B-Bvk-3D](https://tr.ee/O9B-Bvk-3D)
**✨** **Danser. Rencontrer. Ressentir l’expérience.**
**\# 💃 Dance & Meet Experience – Afterwork Party & Social Vibes**
**📅 Thursday 22 June**
**📍 Café Flora – Brussels**
**🕖 6pm – 10pm**
**Looking for a different way to meet new people in Brussels?**
**Welcome to** **Dance & Meet Experience**\*\*, a fresh social concept where\*\* **music, movement and connection** **meet in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.**
**Inspired by the new wave of** **early-night dance events**\*\*, this experience offers the joy of dancing and socializing\*\* **without the late-night exhaustion**\*\*. The idea is simple: come after work, move your body, meet inspiring people and enjoy a vibrant evening — all while still having your night ahead.\*\*
**✨** **The concept**
**Dance & Meet Experience is not just a party.**
**It’s a** **social dance experience designed to spark authentic connections**\*\*.\*\*
**The evening blends:**
**• a friendly and stylish crowd**
**• uplifting music to get everyone on the dancefloor**
**• spontaneous encounters and conversations**
**• a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere**
**No pressure, no complicated icebreakers —** **just music, energy and human connection**\*\*.\*\*
**💫** **What to expect**
**• A welcoming international crowd**
**• Great music to dance and connect**
**• A social atmosphere where meeting people feels natural**
**• A vibrant afterwork energy**
**Whether you come** **with friends or alone**\*\*, you will quickly feel part of the experience.\*\*
**🕺** **Who is it for?**
**Professionals, expats, creatives and curious minds in Brussels who want to:**
**• meet new people**
**• dance and release stress**
**• enjoy a classy yet relaxed social evening**
**💡** **Dress code:** **Smart casual / stylish**
**📍** **Location: café lux** **– Brussels**
**📅** **Date:** **Thursday 25 June**
**⏰** **Time:** **6pm – 10pm**
**🎟 free Ticket + Free drink \***: FREE SPECIAL OFFER !!!
The first 150 registrants will receive a FREE St. Germain Spritz! HURRY UP8
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\***Register on the meetup + register to this link :** [https://tr.ee/O9B-Bvk-3D](https://tr.ee/O9B-Bvk-3D)
**Come for the music.**
**Stay for the connections.**
**✨** **Dance. Meet. Experience.**
AI-Native Meetup #1
Welcome to the #1 edition of the **AI-Native Meetup** 👋
**📅 Meetup Agenda**
* 17:30: Doors Open, welcome & drinks
* 18:15: Opening Remarks
* 18:20: Talks
* 19:30: Closing Remarks
* 19:35: Networking Drinks & Bites
**🚗 Getting there**
Accenture office located in Tour & Taxis - Gare Maritime
* **Parking**: Rue Picard 13, 1000 Brussels - 900 spaces (**±5 min walk**)
* **Bike**: Bike racks available 86C Avenue du Port - 1–11 Rue Picard
* **Bus**: Lines
14, 15, 57, 88, 89 Tour & Taxis stop (**In front of the site**)
* **Tram**: Lines 51, 93 Sainctelette stop (**±5 min walk**)
* **Metro/Subway**: Lines 2, 6 Stops Yser & Ribaucourt (**±10 min walk**)
**ℹ️ Practical Information:**
\- The first edition of the AI\-Native Meetup will take place on Thursday 25th of June 2026
\- Accenture office is located in boîte 100 Rue Picard 11\, 1000 Brussels
[get directions](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1363199207277627398)
AI moves fast. Keeping up is exhausting. This meetup is built for the people in the trenches, Software Engineers, Data folks, Analysts, Managers and AI leaders to help them keep-up with latest ways of working with Agentic AI.
Specialists and generalists welcome.
**🗣️ Speakers:**
**#1 Arnaud Gueulette** (Datashift): Ship It With AI: From Idea to Prototype in Days, Not Months
#2 Gaël Mercier (STIB-MIVB): who’s driving? AI, your brain, and the autopilot trap.
#3 Siwar Dean Madrane (Accenture): Beyond Vibe Coding: The Developer’s New Craft
Thanks to Accenture for sponsoring and hosting the AI-Native Meetup.
Améliorez votre prise de parole et leadership : Atelier Toastmasters
**Vous souhaitez améliorer votre prise de parole en public et développer vos compétences en communication et en leadership ?** ✨
Le **Club des Orateurs**, club officiel de Toastmasters International à **Bruxelles**, vous invite à une soirée d’apprentissage dans une ambiance conviviale et bienveillante.
**Prochaine réunion** :
**4ème jeudi du mois**
**19h15 – 21h30**
**Villa François Gay (salle au 1er étage)**
**326 Rue François Gay, 1150 Bruxelles**
Le bâtiment est situé dans un petit parc.
**Pourquoi participer ?**
✔️ **Améliorez votre aisance à l’oral** grâce à des discours préparés et des interventions improvisées.
✔️ **Développez votre leadership** en prenant des rôles lors des réunions.
✔️ **Rejoignez une communauté dynamique** qui vous aidera à progresser à votre rythme.
✔️ **Une expérience immersive** avec des retours bienveillants pour évoluer rapidement.
**Déroulement d’une réunion Toastmasters** :
Nos réunions incluent des discours préparés, des exercices d’improvisation et des évaluations constructives pour vous aider à progresser.
**Qui peut participer ?**
Tout le monde est bienvenu, que vous soyez débutant ou expérimenté ! **L’entrée est gratuite pour les invités.**
**Intéressé•e ?** Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant sur Meetup et rejoignez-nous pour une soirée enrichissante !
PLUX Social Drinking & Networking - Thursday
Socializing and Networking 🛜🆕 at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking 🚰🎈🎉🚿🌊. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new 🆕 in town.
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FREELANCING IN BELGIUM, UN MUST?
**FRANCAIS**:
Je démarre une **rotation thématique** tous les mois autour du domaine de l'entrepreneuriat.
Pour ce mois, d'août, je propose:
**Le freelancing en Belgique** (avantages et désavantages).
Etes-vous un freelanceur ou non?
Partagez vos avis avec le groupe.
On prendra aussi le temps nécessaire pour apprendre à se connaître via une session de réseautage!
Si vous souhaitez apporter/partager quelque chose pour manger/boire, n'hésitez pas!
Rendez-vous au Cinquantenaire en-dessous de l'arc:
[Cinquantenaire (Bruxelles)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6)
**ENGLISH**:
I am starting **each month a topic** related to entrepreneurship.
This month of august, the topic will be :
**Freelancing in Belgium** (advantages and disadvantages).
Are you a freelance or not?
Share your insights with the group.
We will take this time for getting to know each other throughout a networking!
If you feel like bringing/sharing something to eat, don't hesitate!
See you at 50naire next to the arch:
[Cinquantenaire (Brussels)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6)
🌟EuroMeet: Connecting with International Friends in Brussels Every Friday🍻🎉
✨ **Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background!
🍻 Large selection of **drinks and food** available
🌍 **Internationals, expats & locals** welcome
💪 Organized weekly **since early 2025**
🌳 We have a **private outdoor garden** at the back of the brasserie entirely reserved for our Meetup throughout the whole summer!
📱Please **join our WhatsApp community** via the following invite link for receiving all the latest updates regarding this and many other social events in Bruxelles: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
👨👩👧👧 **Over 10,000 members** **overall in our multicultural and diverse Brussels community!** Many of our participants work in EU institutions, NGOs, tech and international organizations. The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network)
😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees each week**, with an age average of around 35 years old (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page). Many participants come with friends or colleagues, so feel free to bring someone along!
👩 Our events usually also attract a **balanced mix of men and women**, and many participants attend solo for the first time. The organizer and host of the event will help introduce you to other participants, in case you don't know anyone else yet when you first arrive at the event. Our events remain a relaxed international social meetup experience focused on friendship, conversation and community — **not a dating event.**
🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form)
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Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛
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📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles
📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!)
**🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en)
📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing)
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✨ **Why you’ll love it**:
✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups!
✅ **Best time for newcomers:** 18:30–19:30, when it’s easier to meet people.
✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables
✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card!
✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available**.
✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0)
✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center.
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💬 **Stay connected with our Community**:
▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/)
▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)
▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/)
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Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀
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📧 **Got questions or comments?** Reach out to the **organizer Gabriele**: gabriele.mogni@gmail.com
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**Our community values respect and inclusiveness**. If you ever feel uncomfortable, the organizer is present all evening to help.
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👉 Please **Sign Up via this page** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly.
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Open Coworking Day: Join and Cowork on Your Projects
Join us for a full day of collaborative work at HSBXL! This event is open to everyone who enjoys working in a community environment, whether you're advancing on business ventures, freelance projects, or creative endeavors. Bring your laptops, your enthusiasm, and your projects to collaborate, learn, and share in the main room of our spacious hackerspace.
During this **8-hour co-working event**, you'll have the opportunity to work on your project, ask for feedback, offer help to others, and if you wish, share your achievements at the end of the day.
**Please Note**: While HSBXL has multiple rooms for various purposes, this coworking event is taking place in the main room. It's important to note that online meetings should be avoided during this event to prevent noise disturbance and to maintain a conducive work environment for everyone.
\#\#\# What the day will look like:
1\. Introduction and setting up: Find a comfortable spot in the main room\, set up your workspace and grab a Club Mate\, soft drink\, or a coffee to get your day started\.
2\. Work Session: Dive into your project\, seek assistance\, and collaborate with others\.
3\. Sharing Session: Optional\, but encouraged\! Share what you've worked on\, your challenges\, and triumphs\.
\#\#\# How to get to HSBXL:
HSBXL is located in Brussels. For detailed instructions on how to get to the hackerspace, please visit [here](https://hsbxl.be/enter/). If you encounter any issues while trying to get in, you can contact us at +32 28804004. Please note that the phone is inside the space. Alternatively, you can also reach out to us in our [Matrix chatroom](https://matrix.to/#/#hsbxl:matrix.org).
\#\#\# Requirements
Please bring your laptop, and if you have, an extension cord. The space has WiFi, but having your own internet backup solution can also be useful.
Join us at this **8-hour co-working day** in the main room of HSBXL, and we hope you'll have made progress on your projects, learned something new, and most importantly, enjoyed the power of community collaboration. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or creative, we welcome you to this day of productivity, sharing, and collaboration.
GaySocial Belgium: Brussels June Mixer! 🌈
Join us for our June event "**GaySocial Belgium: Brussels June Mixer**"!
🌈 **Date:** Saturday, June 27th, 2026
🕖 **Time**: 8:00 PM - Late
📍 **Location**: To be announced (Central Brussels)
We're excited to again bring the together gay men in their 20s to 40s for an evening of fun, laughter, and new connections in the heart of Brussels. With the warmer temperatures now with us, it should be a wonderful evening!
**What to expect:**
* A warm welcome from your hosts
* Chance to meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting
* Potential for an impromptu bar hop if the group is up for it!
**This free event is perfect for:**
* Newcomers to Brussels looking to expand their gay social circle
* Locals wanting to meet new gay friends
* Anyone seeking a fun, judgment-free night out
We're all about creating genuine connections and having a great time. Whether you're outgoing or a bit shy, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere here.
Space is **limited**, so RSVP early to secure your spot!
The exact venue will be announced to confirmed attendees a few days before the event, once we have a headcount.
A few days before the event we will send location information to the Events WhatsApp group, please be sure to join this. If you do not have the link, please keep an eye on this events comments nearer the time, or by messaging me for a link.
**Remember:** GaySocial Belgium is proudly neurodiversity-friendly and this initial event is focused on socializing, not dating.
Come as you are, be yourself, and let's make this first event unforgettable!
#GaySocialBelgium #LGBTQBrussels #QueerNightOut
*P.S. Have ideas for future events? We'd love to hear them! Share your thoughts when you join us.*
Non-fiction Book Club: The Pragmatist’s Guide to Life by Simone/Malcolm Collins
*Due to the summery weather forecast lets meet in Parc Royal instead. Find us at one of the tables at Woodpecker. If you cannot find us call*
me via 0032 485 38 09 23
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Let's read and discuss non-fiction together.
In **June** we will be discussing "The Pragmatist’s Guide to Life: A Guide to Creating Your Own Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions" by Simone and Malcolm Collins.
For more information about the book check out goodreads:
[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38452905-the-pragmatist-s-guide-to-life](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38452905-the-pragmatist-s-guide-to-life)
How it works:
- 10-15min Introduction round
- 1 - 1,5h Free discussion around the book
- 10min selection of the next book. (We will vote between three possible books. I bring two suggestions and we select a third one from the group. So if there is a book you like to discuss feel free to put it forward.)
Don't worry if you cannot finish it in time. Just join us for a coffee or tea and a good conversation. :)
Happy reading!
Let's Write!
Let's meet to write !
Schedule :
11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day".
11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write !
13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ?
See you soon !
Brunch and Connect: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Brussels.**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com)
Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier
\* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics
**Note:**
RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website.
This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation Events Near You
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COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
Men's Group meetup
**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.**
How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently?
Then we will go into a topic discussion.
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**COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS**
\*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\*
1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group.
2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another.
3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up.
4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space.
5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable.
6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
Singles Summer Bash | Edison Beer Garden
Tired of swiping?
Join us in the **Beer Garden at Edision Brewing Company** for a fun Summer bash on the patio **100+ Columbus singles in one space** — all here to connect in real life.
No speed dating.
No pressure.
Just real conversations, good vibes, and new connections.
## [TICKET & REGISTRATION LINKED HERE! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-summer-bash-edison-beer-garden-tickets-1991203300674) \*\*\*\*\*
## 💫 What’s Included
* Name tag + guided icebreaker card
* “I’m Interested in You” cards
* Giveaways throughout the night
* Full bar + food available for purchase
Whether you're new to the city, working from home, or just ready to meet new people — this is your crowd.
## 📍 Event Details
**Who:** Singles 21+ (20s–40s)
**Where:** Edison Beer Garden 785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230
**When:** July 15th 6:30PM
## You never know who you’ll meet. Join us!























