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Welcome to Toastmasters Business Club Slovenia, a **safe and friendly** place where you can practice your speaking skills and develop leadership skills essential for success in business and career. **What to Expect at Our Meeting** Our meetings are conducted in **English** and follow a dynamic and engaging structure: 1️⃣ Prepared Speeches – Members deliver speeches on any topic they choose. 2️⃣ Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics) – A fun, short-form speaking challenge. New guests are welcome to try it out or simply observe. 3️⃣ Evaluations & Feedback – Speakers receive supportive and helpful feedback to grow. **Optional bonus sessions:** 4️⃣ Ideas to Practice – Mini workshops or demo presentations by members. 5️⃣ Member for Member – A “pitch-style” segment where members (and occasionally guests) can present their ideas, businesses, or projects. Interested in presenting your idea to us? Email us in advance at [info@tmbusiness.si.](http://info@tmbusiness.si./) **📍 Location & Time** We meet twice a month, every 1st and 3rd Monday, at: Socialna akademija, Tržaška 132, Ljubljana 🕖 Please arrive by 18:20 so we can get to know you a bit. *How to find us:* Go to the second floor, turn left, and you'll find us at the end of the hallway or watch instructions [here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dDnVb0BNnpA). Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom: [https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom](https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom) *Come visit us a few times to see if we’re the right fit for you. Everyone is welcome.* As our motto is "*You win, when you act*", let your voice be heard. See you soon!

✨ Flexibility & Mobility Classes ✨ Tired of feeling stiff, tight, or disconnected from your body? This is not just stretching. It’s active flexibility, joint mobility, and strength in end ranges — practical work you can use in daily life, sports, gym training, dance, and injury prevention. 👉 Sign up via the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7CHUoE1XTxfwpfe9h2ovVinV-XSBVOVHgCKzrYEXalL-T0Q/viewform?usp=dialog 👉 Join the Flexibility WhatsApp group for updates, reminders, and community communication: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LY0jzJwR8TnJKDJpoKuTXd 🔑 We’ll Focus On: ✅ Active flexibility (not just passive stretching) ✅ Joint mobility & strength in deep ranges ✅ Releasing chronic tension (hello, shoulders & hips!) ✅ Practical tools you can use daily — even outside class 💪 After 5 Weeks, You’ll: Move with more ease and freedom Stand taller, breathe deeper, feel lighter Have less stiffness after sitting or training Gain body awareness that transfers to sports, dance, or daily life 📅 Details Start: Thursday, 22 January Time: 17:00 Duration: 75 minutes Location: BastArts Studio, Ob železnici 14, Ljubljana Group size: small & cozy (limited spots) 💰 Pricing 5-class pack: 67 € Drop-in: 16 € (deducted if you continue) 📲 How to join 👉 Sign up via the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7CHUoE1XTxfwpfe9h2ovVinV-XSBVOVHgCKzrYEXalL-T0Q/viewform?usp=dialog 👉 Join the Flexibility WhatsApp group for updates, reminders, and community communication: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LY0jzJwR8TnJKDJpoKuTXd You can come alone — this is a friendly, international group.

🕺💃 Social Dancing Basics — 4 Weeks to Dancefloor Confidence Beginner Dance Course 👉 Register your interest via Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoiCWnf4VxrzYBkUkthd-hieU4_QEViP_UFV5j8oLnDgAKYA/viewform?usp=publish-editor 💬 Join our Dance WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BDzfpT03OqdLFCfbK4BIPn (We’ll use the group for updates, questions, and coordination.) Ever felt stuck standing by the bar while others dance? We’re launching a beginner-friendly social dancing course focused on confidence, connection, and actually enjoying dancing at social events. This is not about memorizing endless choreographies. It’s about learning how to move naturally, feel the music, and dance comfortably with anyone. 🔥 The idea We start with a 1-month test run (4 weeks). If it works well and there’s interest, we expand it into a full 3-month course. 🧠 What you’ll learn Social dancing fundamentals that work across styles How to lead & follow naturally How to improvise instead of memorizing steps How a small set of basics unlocks many variations Over the full 3 months, you’ll be introduced to 12 popular social dances, including: Waltz (English & Viennese), Tango, Slowfox, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba, Jive, Disco, Bachata & Salsa. 🗓 Practical info (test month) 📅 Start: Sunday, 25 January 2026 🕖 Time: Sundays at 20:00 ⏱ Duration: 75 minutes per class 📆 Frequency: Once per week 💶 Price: €60 per person / month (includes 4 × 75-minute classes) Open to singles & couples — no partner required. 🌍 Who is this for? Beginners who want to feel confident on the dance floor People who want a fun weekly social ritual Anyone tired of standing on the side at parties or weddings Internationals & locals who want to connect through movement ✨ No prior dance experience needed. 📩 Interested? 👉 Sign up via the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoiCWnf4VxrzYBkUkthd-hieU4_QEViP_UFV5j8oLnDgAKYA/viewform?usp=publish-editor 💬 Dance WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BDzfpT03OqdLFCfbK4BIPn \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🕺💃 Osnove družabnega plesa — 4 tedni do samozavesti na plesišču Začetni plesni tečaj 👉 Prijava interesa preko Google obrazca: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoiCWnf4VxrzYBkUkthd-hieU4_QEViP_UFV5j8oLnDgAKYA/viewform?usp=publish-editor 💬 Pridruži se naši plesni WhatsApp skupini: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BDzfpT03OqdLFCfbK4BIPn (skupina bo namenjena vprašanjem, obvestilom in koordinaciji) Se ti je že kdaj zgodilo, da si na zabavi ali dogodku stal/-a ob strani, medtem ko so drugi plesali? Zaganjamo začetni družabni plesni tečaj, osredotočen na samozavest, povezovanje in uživanje v plesu na družabnih dogodkih. To ni tečaj učenja zapletenih koreografij. Gre za to, da se naučiš naravno gibati, začutiti glasbo in samozavestno plesati z vsakomer. 🔥 Ideja Začnemo z 1-mesečnim testnim obdobjem (4 tedni). Če se izkaže in bo zanimanje, tečaj razširimo v polni 3-mesečni program. 🧠 Kaj se boš naučil/-a? Osnove družabnega plesa, ki delujejo pri različnih stilih Kako naravno voditi in slediti Kako improvizirati namesto učenja korakov na pamet Kako z majhnim naborom osnov ustvariš veliko različnih variacij V 3 mesecih bomo spoznali 12 najbolj pogostih družabnih plesov, med drugim: angleški in dunajski valček, tango, slowfox, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, samba, jive, disco, bachata in salsa. 🗓 Praktične informacije (testni mesec) 📅 Začetek: nedelja, 25. januar 2026 🕖 Termin: vsako nedeljo ob 20:00 ⏱ Trajanje: 75 minut na uro 📆 Pogostost: 1× tedensko 💶 Cena: 60 € na osebo / mesec (vključuje 4 × 75-minutne ure) Tečaj je odprt za posameznike in pare — partner ni potreben. 🌍 Komu je tečaj namenjen? Začetnikom, ki želijo samozavest na plesišču Vsem, ki si želijo zabavne tedenske rutine Tistim, ki ne želijo več stati ob strani na zabavah ali porokah Tujcem in domačinom, ki se želijo povezati skozi gibanje ✨ Predhodno plesno znanje ni potrebno. 📩 Zanima te? 👉 Prijava preko Google obrazca: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoiCWnf4VxrzYBkUkthd-hieU4_QEViP_UFV5j8oLnDgAKYA/viewform?usp=publish-editor 💬 Plesna WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BDzfpT03OqdLFCfbK4BIPn

Speed is the new moat. Today’s best product teams move from idea to insight faster than ever—often by challenging traditional, slow-moving processes. But how can you, as a product manager, prototype, validate, and align your team in record time? With the advent of LLM-powered product development tools, what used to be impossible is now a necessity. Join us for an energetic, hands-on workshop with **Jens Rieskamp from SAP LeanIX**, where you won’t just watch—you’ll participate! * **Insights and Best Practices:** Discover proven ways to use Vibe Coding and Lovable.dev for rapid prototyping, greater alignment, and smarter iteration in product teams. * **Live Interactive Prototyping:** See the process unfold in real time as we turn a product idea into an interactive prototype together—shaped by your questions and suggestions. * **Community Discussion:** There will be plenty of opportunities to share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with other attendees who believe in building better products, faster. **This event is supported by [Lovable.dev](http://Lovable.dev)**, who are enabling participants to get hands-on experience with LLM-powered prototyping. If you’d like to receive the credits, you can **send us your email address via Meetup messages by January 18**. Sharing your email is completely optional and will be used **only** for providing access to Lovable credits and related follow-up. Additionally, photos of the event may be shared with Lovable. Bring your curiosity, questions, and stories! Whether you’re a PM, UX designer, or just passionate about faster and smarter product building, you’ll leave with practical tools and fresh inspiration. **Stick around after the session for open discussion and networking with your peers!**

Complete your event RSVP here: [https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-gathering-at-google-berlin/](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-gathering-at-google-berlin/) 🔖 We’re all about keeping things friendly and welcoming. Please take a moment to check out our Code of Conduct to help us make this event great for everyone. 👀 Have any ideas for future events or questions about sponsorships? Feel free to reach out! We really appreciate your feedback and are eager to build a strong and fun community together. *** **Agenda:** 6:00 PM ▶️ Arrival, Food & Networking 6:30 PM 📜 Opening Remarks 7:00 PM ⏯️ Patrick Löber — TBA 7:40 PM ⏸️ Stretch and refresh 8:20 PM ⏯️ Steffen Hoellinger Pattern Recognition and Anomaly Detection for event-driven AI Agents with Apache Flink and Kafka 9:00 PM 🎤 Open Mic Session & Networking 9:30 PM ⏹️ Doors close ***

**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. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 45+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**VEXL: Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading brez KYC** Ta mesec bomo imeli v **Sredo**, **21.1.2026 ob 19h v kavarni Sputnik** srečanje z Graftonom Clarkom iz projekta Vexl, ki se nam bo pridružil preko konferenčnega klica. Poglobil se bo v svet **peer-to-peer Bitcoin trgovanja** in kako pomembna je zasebnost pri uporabi Bitcoina. Grafton bo pojasnil, zakaj je trgovanje brez KYC (poznavanja stranke) ključnega pomena za ohranjanje finančne suverenosti in kako vam **Vexl** omogoča, da kupujete in prodajate Bitcoin neposredno z drugimi (znanimi in zaupanja vrednimi) ljudmi – brez bank, brez menjalnic in brez dovoljenja tretjih oseb. Poleg osnov delovanja Vexla bo Grafton nadaljeval razpravo o gradnji pravih Bitcoin krožnih ekonomij kjer Bitcoin deluje kot elektronska gotovina kot je bil prvotno zamišljen. Ne glede na to, ali ste izkušen Bitcoiner ali začetnik, ki vas zanima zasebnost in finančna neodvisnost, boste izvedeli kako pomembno je prevzeti nadzor nad lastnimi finančnimi transakcijami. Ta meetup obljublja praktične vpoglede in zanimivo razpravo o zasebnosti, suverenosti in pravi uporabi Bitcoina. Zanimivo bo. **Kdo je Grafton:** Grafton Clark je vodja razvoja pri Vexlu, neprofitnem projektu, ki je namenjen temu, da bi bilo peer-to-peer Bitcoin trgovanje dostopno vsakomur. Z veliko strastjo do zasebnosti, finančne suverenosti in gradnje pravih Bitcoin krožnih ekonomij je Grafton velik zagovornik uporabe Bitcoina brez KYC v širši skupnosti. Prek Vexla ljudi uči, da za uporabo Bitcoina – kot peer-to-peer elektronske gotovine – ne potrebujete nobenih dovoljenj bank ali menjalnic. Ko ne razvija orodij za finančno neodvisnost, Grafton deli svoje znanje, da bi navdihnil druge, da Bitcoin uporabljajo tako kot je bil prvotno zamišljen. *** Grafton Clark nam bo v **Sredo, 21.1.2026 ob 19h v kavarni Sputnik** predstavil Vexl, zakaj je pomemben in kako ga uporabljamo. Seveda bo po predstavitvi potekal Q/A, kjer boste lahko vprašali vse kar vas zanima. Predstavitev bo vključevala angleške diapozitive, potekala pa bo v angleščini. Grafton se nam bo pridružil v živo preko konferenčnega klica. Predavanje je namenjeno vsem, ne glede na predznanje. Ni vstopnine, vendar se prosimo prijavite, saj je število mest omejeno! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Če nas želite podpreti in omogočiti prihodnje dogodke na temo Bitcoina, lahko donirate [tukaj](https://bitcoin.si/donacije/) prav tako se lahko včlanite v društvo in z članarino podprete naša prizadevanja. Več o bitcoinu si lahko preberete tudi na [BITCOIN.SI](https://bitcoin.si/) ali slovenskem delu [EUROPEAN BITCOINERS](https://europeanbitcoiners.com/tag/slov/). *______________*___ # VEXL: Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading without KYC This month we will have a meetup on **Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 7 PM** at Café Sputnik with **Grafton Clark** from the **Vexl** project, who will join us via conference call. He will dive into the world of peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading and how important privacy is when using Bitcoin. Grafton will explain why trading without KYC (Know Your Customer) is crucial for maintaining financial sovereignty and how **Vexl** enables you to buy and sell Bitcoin directly with other (known and trusted) people – without banks, without exchanges, and without permission from third parties. Beyond the basics of how Vexl works, Grafton will continue the discussion about building real Bitcoin circular economies where Bitcoin functions as electronic cash as it was originally intended. Whether you're an experienced Bitcoiner or a beginner interested in privacy and financial independence, you'll learn how important it is to take control of your own financial transactions. This meetup promises practical insights and an engaging discussion about privacy, sovereignty, and the true use of Bitcoin. It will be interesting. **Who is Grafton:** Grafton Clark is the Head of Growth at Vexl, a nonprofit project dedicated to making peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading accessible to everyone. With a passion for privacy, financial sovereignty, and building real Bitcoin circular economies, Grafton is a strong advocate for non-KYC Bitcoin use in the broader community. Through Vexl, he teaches people that to use Bitcoin – as peer-to-peer electronic cash – you don't need any permission from banks or exchanges. When he's not developing tools for financial independence, Grafton shares his knowledge to inspire others to use Bitcoin the way it was originally intended. *** Grafton Clark will present Vexl to us on **Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 7 PM at Café Sputnik**, explaining why it's important and how we use it. Of course, there will be a Q&A session after the presentation where you can ask anything you're interested in. The presentation will include English slides and will be conducted in English. Grafton will join us live via conference call. The talk is intended for everyone, regardless of prior knowledge. There is no entry fee, but please register as seating is limited! See you on **Wednesday**, **21.1.2026, at 7:00 PM** at Kavarna Sputnik. The meetup will last approximately 1 hour, followed by a social gathering in the café. **Please RSVP to the event as the number of spots is limited!** If you want to support us and enable future Bitcoin Ljubljana events you donate [here](https://checkout.opennode.com/p/833f254c-66b3-4282-9a17-f14132efe612). If you want to know more, you can read our blog on [BITCOIN.SI](https://bitcoin.si/) or on Slo section [EUROPEAN BITCOINERS](https://europeanbitcoiners.com/tag/slov/).

Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

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.

Federal Executive GovCon - "Supporting Government Efficiency with Thought Leadership" When: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 5:30 – 8:00 Location: Lost Rhino, 21730 Red Rum Dr, Ste 142, Ashburn, VA 20147 (\*\* NEW LOCATION \*\*) Come network with other local GovCon Executives and enjoy a few free beers on us and engage with our sponsors and Industry speakers. Please register here for your spot and please enter full name and company so a badge will be waiting for you. Sponsorships: 1 of 2 spots are available. DM me to claim the 2nd sponsorship to highlight your company to an invitation-only executive audience.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business** **Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today. Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations. This workshop will provide: * A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is * Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today * Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction * Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t. As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**

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.

HYBRID EVENT, VIRTUAL SPEAKER In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore the transformative journey of AI’s role in modern software engineering, from rapid prototyping (“Vibe Coding”) to strategic AI integration by skilled practitioners. It clarifies the distinctions between AI-assisted, AI-enabled, and practitioner-led approaches, offering insights into how developers can effectively adapt to and harness AI tools. The presentation also highlights recent advancements and practical strategies for leveraging AI in daily workflows and long-term development.