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Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on Monday! I will host this session, so please follow my instructions! 🙏 IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Sunday, 12:00 PM. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST. Do not come Level of expectation : intermediate - advanced Venue: HODOS TAMAS Badminton Hall Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! There are 2 courts booked for us for 3 hours from 12:00 till 15:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2000-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

**This week's venue: Beer People \| Lázár utca 7\, Budapest 1065** We hold a bi-weekly workshop to encourage creative writing where we share pieces of creative writing and solicit feedback from the other attendees. Some members also use the forum to find others with whom to collaborate, edit work, and/or brainstorm plot, themes, settings, and so forth. And from time to time, we participate in competitions, recite and/or offer material for events organized by other groups. At the moment there is no prompt for this particular meetup. Instead, writers are invited to submit something they have (or are working on) or to craft a short story specifically for the event. Of course, there's no pressure to submit something. Many participants are interested in hearing ideas, questioning the authors, and examining style and technique. Often, we explore other published works as well. The submission guidelines are as follows: 1. limit the piece to 850 words (to give enough time for any other submissions being read at the event); 2. make the text available (though you can read it aloud) for the other attendees. Many authors bring a few printed copies, others post their work in the comments of the meetup; 3. have a question in mind for the group about the submission; and, 4. If offering something from a longer work, be prepared to give a little bit of background first.

Come and play boardgames with others in English! This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://www.facebook.com/events/1200101185612794). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://facebook.com/events/s/hetfoi-tarsasozas-a-golyaban-b/1995445878001728/) for more information. We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile! ***Important*** **This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1500 HUF (1000 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260525). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own — — — Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)

Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval! Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz! Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót! Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak. Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4. Jelentkezés és további infók: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)

El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores. No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.

**Hack The Box meetup: "Not The Hidden Skillz" - 0x04** This time - live, at CONFidence 2026! After three successful online editions, we're taking **Not The Hidden Skillz** to the next level. Event **0x04** will take place as part of **[CONFidence](https://confidence-conference.org/)** \- one of the most recognized cybersecurity conferences in Poland\. The Meetup listing exists so there's a trace of it and you can save the date\, but the real action happens on\-site\. What's in store? * **Live talks & conversations** \- open discussions with HTB players and security practitioners\, face to face * **Live hacking sessions** \- we play machines and challenges together\, in real time\, side by side * **Community first** \- same spirit as always: 100% hands\-on\, 0% slides **Can't make it to CONFidence in person?** No worries - we've got you covered. A dedicated channel on the **NTHW Discord** will be active during the event, where you'll be able to: * Access **dedicated labs** prepared for the occasion * Follow along and **join the discussion** remotely * Stay connected with the community in real time 👉 Join the NTHW Discord now so you don't miss a thing: [discord.gg/fjwzWFWuzg](https://discord.gg/fjwzWFWuzg) Whether you're at CONFidence or joining from home - there's a spot for you

This month's topic is an discussions about clean energy. If you are: * working or interested in sustainability, * interested in bringing climate action into your current role, * or just looking to grow your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded people, …this event is for you! Whether you are new to Budapest, a local or just visiting, we encourage you to join us in the city center for a friendly event to mingle with like-minded people. Our events are in English, so don't worry if you don't speak Hungarian. **Let's meet at KUBIK Coworking office!** [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/UrgJ3EdHNx) to get to know our speaker before the event, and to keep in touch between meetups! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What to expect:** 1. 17:45 - 18:00: Attendees arrive. Have a drink or take a snack, and chat with the other. 2. 18:00 - 18:10: **Greetings and introduction** 3. 18:10 - 18:20: **[Dénes Bulkai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denes-bulkai-9a751017/) \- Energy Resources of Hungary** Brief primer for the discussion. 4. 18:20 - 19:20: **The Hard Questions of Clean Energy** Discussing solar power, batteries, nuclear, and air quality. We prepared a lot of questions for Dénes, but you'll have a chance to ask yours too. 5. 19:20 - 20:00: **Mingling** Have thought-provoking conversations and exchange ideas with other community members on the topic of sustainability. Drinks and snacks included! This event's speaker is Dénes Bulkai, Senior Environmental & Energy Efficiency Expert, consultant at [Bulkai Ltd.](https://bulkai.com/): *Denes has over 45 years of professional experience in environmental and social due diligence, development of energy efficiency projects and preparation of feasibility studies, which includes serving 17 years as a Senior Environmental Advisor at the EBRD in London. He has also worked as a consultant for the Green Climate Fund, EIB, FMO, IADB and IFC in 28 countries, including Albania, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, Hungary, India, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, and Serbia, and as an UNIDO and UNDP consultant in Jamaica, China, and Iraqi Kurdistan. His experience includes reviewing environmental and social impact assessment documentation compliance with equator principles, EU and Hungarian regulations and calculation methodologies for energy savings and GHG emission reductions. Denes is a British and Hungarian citizen, and resides in Hungary. He has an MSc in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Analytical Chemistry, a post gradual degree in Economics and History, he speaks English, Hungarian, German, Russian.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Let's share, learn, and build something meaningful together! **Note**: The talks and Q&A are recorded and published on YouTube, and photos on Meetup and in social media. By attending this event you accept that you might appear in a photo or video taken and published by the organizers. If you wish to remain private, please let us know on-site before the event. This event is hosted and organized by [Lombiq Technologies](https://lombiq.com/).

**Details / Részletek** The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺 Tudtad, hogy az építőipar digitális transzformációja nem csak szoftverekről, hanem a gondolkodásmódunkról is szól? A **Digital Architecture Meetup** legújabb eseményén a **LEAN módszertan** és a **digitális eszközök metszéspontját járjuk körül.** Ebben a rendhagyó kiadásban három elismert szakértő segítségével nézzük meg, hogyan lehet a pazarlást minimalizálni és a folyamatokat optimalizálni – a tervezőasztaltól egészen a kivitelezésig. **Miért érdemes eljönnöd?** Betekintést nyerhetsz a LEAN gyakorlati alkalmazásába olyan szakemberektől, akik nap mint nap ezen elvek mentén alakítják az iparág jövőjét. Megismerheted a rendszerszintű hatékonyság eszközeit, legyen szó irodai szervezettségről vagy a helyszíni irányítás forradalmasításáról. **Amiről beszélni fogunk:** 🔹 **5S a gyakorlatban:** Hogyan teremtsünk rendet és átláthatóságot a munkafolyamatainkban? 🔹 **Szervezeti Lean:** Hogyan vezethető be a módszertan a core tevékenységek szintjén egy modern szervezetnél? 🔹 **Last Planner System:** Felejtsd el a kaotikus ütemterveket – ismerd meg a kivitelezés irányításának egy sokkal hatékonyabb módját! **🎙️ Előadóink:** * **Hittner Márton** – LEAN szakértő/délkelet-európai régió, STRABAG (5S) * **Pap Réka** – LEAN szakértő (Szervezeti és core folyamatok) * **Tarnai Csaba** – LEAN szakértő (Last Planner System) ✔ Jelezz vissza (RSVP), hogy biztosítsd a helyed! **🏢 Helyszín** Puzl CowOrKing Budapest 1036 Budapest, Lajos u. 126-130. **📋 Agenda** 18:00 - Kapunyitás 18:30 - Intro & **Szakmai előadások:** Békési Imre, Pap Réka és Tarnai Csaba prezentációi 19:45 - 🎈 **Social Time:** Kötetlen szakmai eszmecsere, falatozás és networking. \-\-\- ☎️ **Ha plusz infóra van szükséged, hívj minket** Szalai Dóra +36 20 314 0421 Gaschitz Ágnes +36 20 2122427 \-\-\- **💬 Prezentációk utáni kötetlen beszélgetés** Az előadások csak a kezdet! Maradj velünk egy laza, kötetlen beszélgetésre (és falatozgatásra 🥗🥐). \-\-\- **Szeretnénk kifejezni őszinte köszönetünket a KÉSZ Group, Market Építő Zrt. és Strabag nagylelkű támogatásért.** ☝️ **RSVP** Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t (Visszajelzés a Meetup-oldalon, hogy jössz-e)! Ha valamilyen okból mégsem tudsz eljönni, kérünk, frissítsd a visszajelzést, hogy helyet szabadíts fel valaki más számára. **📸 Fényképek, videók** Készíts te is fényképeket és töltsd fel ide a meetup.com rendezvény oldalára. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket! **💡 Neked is van egy Meetup témád?** Rendezvényeinket a te hozzájárulásoddal folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani. Ha van egy témád, vagy szeretnéd, ha céged szponzorálna egy rendezvényt, esetleg szeretnél segíteni a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk. **Előadónak jelentkezem: [https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8](https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8)** **Máshogyan akarok beszállni: [https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79](https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79)** \-\-\- The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺

HunBAN Startup Arena is a **monthly event series** by the Hungarian Business Angel Network (HunBAN), created to connect **early-stage founders** with **angel investors** and the **wider startup ecosystem**. Each edition blends **inspiring fireside chats** with **live startup pitches** and **Q&A** from the audience and experienced investors. The event series provides a regular platform for: * **Early-stage startups** to showcase ideas and gain valuable investor insights * **Business angels** and investors to discover the local startup dealflow * **Ecosystem players and students** to engage with Hungary’s dynamic startup scene After the official program, participants are invited to stay for **networking** — continuing the conversation in an informal, inspiring setting. Current Event Details **📅 Date & Time:** 2026\. May 27\. 18:00 \- 22:00 **📍 Venue:** STRT Office, Budapest, Lövőház street 39. 🎟️ **Tickets**: https://www.tixa.hu/startup-arena-may-edition-20260527 **🎤 Fireside chat:** Start it @ K&H: Running a Founder-First Accelerator in Hungary * Guest: Anikó Ivanics - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH * Guest: Paris Nobel - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH * Host: Ádám Brándisz - Community & Operations Manager at HunBAN What does it take to build a startup in Hungary in 2026 - and what does it actually take to become investable? Join Paris Noble and Anikó Ivanics, the team behind the relaunch of Start it @K&H, for an open conversation on building a founder-first accelerator, preparing startups for investment, and navigating the realities of the Hungarian startup ecosystem today. Drawing from years of experience across the Swiss and CEE innovation ecosystems, corporate-startup collaboration, and early-stage acceleration, the discussion will explore what founders truly need beyond funding - from community and strategic support to international visibility and long-term resilience. **🚀 Founders pitching their investment case:** * 🦷 An AI-powered SaaS rebuilding an entire healthcare vertical. One platform replacing 8+ legacy tools clinics still juggle every day. Less admin, more patients, a fraction of the price. * ⚡ A deep-tech spinoff turning a power electronics lab into a desktop tool. Cutting testing costs from €100/hour to under €10, and shaving 30% off automotive and aerospace dev cycles. Paying customers already on board. * 🎨 An AI that finally remembers your brand. Upload once, generate forever — on-brand ads, visuals and packaging for every SMB that can't afford an agency.

If you're near Kálvin tér and want to start your day energized, this is your session. *(Ha Kálvin tér közelében vagy, és energikusan szeretnéd kezdeni a napod — ez a te foglalkozásod.)* Every Wednesday morning, we meet at the same venue, same time, for a yoga session led by Vanda — a certified instructor who can adapt the practice to whoever shows up. Whether you're a beginner or a regular practitioner, you're welcome. **You don't need to bring anything.** The venue has mats, lockers, and showers. If you have an office nearby, you can get in time before work. If you work remotely, just stay after the session! there's a tranquil space to open your computer, have breakfast and get your morning started right. **Practical details:** * 📍 AGORA. Mozgástér. Galéria. Café & Tea * 🗓 Every Wednesday, recurring * 💳 5,000 HUF per session — (register in [consciouspass.com](consciouspass.com) to apply discounts) * 🧘 Led by Vanda (Yoga & Pilates instructor) As the community grows, we'll be able to offer different yoga styles. Got a preference? Let us know when you register. 👉 https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/nyyRQdkeTQ \-\-\- Ha Kálvin tér közelében vagy, és energikusan szeretnéd kezdeni a napod, ez a te foglalkozásod. Minden szerdán reggel ugyanazon a helyszínen, ugyanabban az időpontban tartunk jógaórát, amelyet Vanda vezet — tapasztalt oktató, aki a gyakorlatot a résztvevőkhöz igazítja. Legyen szó kezdőről vagy rendszeres gyakorlóról, mindenkit szeretettel várunk. Nem kell semmit hoznod. A helyszínen szőnyegek, öltözők és zuhanyok állnak rendelkezésre. Ha otthon dolgozol, vagy a közelben van az irodád, az óra után is maradhatsz — van lehetőség reggelizni és a munkádat onnan folytatni. **Gyakorlati tudnivalók:** * 📍 AGORA. Mozgástér. Galéria. Café & Tea * 🗓 Minden szerdán, rendszeresen * 💳 4 000 Ft / alkalom — (bevezető ár) * 🧘 Vezeti: Vanda (jóga és pilates oktató) Ahogy a közösség növekszik, egyre több jógastílust és oktatót tudunk majd bevonni. Van valamilyen elvárásod vagy kedvenc stílusod? Jelezd regisztrációkor, és alakítjuk a programot! 👉 https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/nyyRQdkeTQ

**Felhő európai szabályok szerint: AWS Sovereign Cloud** / **Cloud on European Terms: AWS Sovereign Cloud** 🇬🇧 English version below 👇 *** **Adat. Szabályozás. Kontroll.** Három kulcsszó, amelyek ma már nem csak technológiai kérdések — hanem üzleti döntések, versenyelőnyök és kockázatok forrásai. Hol vannak valójában az adataid? Ki gyakorol felettük kontrollt? És mennyire vagy felkészülve a folyamatosan szigorodó európai szabályozási környezetre? Csatlakozz az **AWS User Group Budapest** vezetői fókuszú, exkluzív meetupjára, ahol bemutatjuk az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** koncepcióját és valódi jelentőségét. Megmutatjuk, hogyan teremthet egyensúlyt a felhő skálázhatósága, az adat-szuverenitás és a működési autonómia között —üzleti, nem technológiai szemszögből. Ez az esemény azoknak a döntéshozóknak szól, akik nem csak reagálni akarnak a szabályozásra, hanem stratégiai előnyt kovácsolnának belőle! Keynote előadónk **Markus Ostertag**, az európai felhőszabályozás és digitális szuverenitás egyik legismertebb szakértője. Mellette felhőbiztonsági, jogi és architektúra‑szakértőkből álló kerekasztal beszélgetés keretében járjuk körül , hogy milyen valós üzleti és működési következményekkel jár az európai szabályozás alá tartozó vállalatok számára az AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Az este zárásaként Dr. Pejó Balázs veszi át a szót, és tömör előadásában bemutatja, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát. 🙏 **Az eseményt az msg Plaut Hungary szponzorálja.** *** 🗓️ **Program** **16:30 – 17:00 \| Érkezés és regisztráció** **17:00 – 17:05 \| Megnyitó** Balassy Mihály – AWS User Group Budapest, Bartha Levente / Korcyl Réka – msg Plaut Hungary **17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(angol nyelven)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert Hogyan tartható egyensúlyban az innováció, a kontroll és a megfelelőség a felhőben? **Markus Ostertag**, az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** elismert európai szakértője rövid, lényegre törő előadásban mutatja be, mit jelent a digitális szuverenitás a vezetői döntések, a szervezeti működés és a modern felhőstratégia szempontjából. Gyakorlati nézőpont ad, stratégiai fókusszal **vezetőknek**, **akik** **előre gondolkodnak**. **17:50 – 18:05 \| Szünet ☕** **18:05 – 18:50 \| Kerekasztal\-beszélgetés: Adatvédelem a felhőben — mit hoz az AWS European Sovereign Cloud?** *Moderátor: Bartha Levente – Ügyvezető @ msg Plaut Hungary* * **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Jogász, adatvédelmi szakértő @ Business Portfolio Kft. * **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS * **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2 * **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS **18:50 – 18:55 \| Rövid szünet** **18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab Az előadás közérthetően mutatja be, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát. **19:15 – 19:20 \| Zárszó** **19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Folytasd a szakmai párbeszédet és építs kapcsolatokat. 🌐 **Nyelvi megjegyzés:** A keynote előadás angol nyelven hangzik el. A kerekasztal-beszélgetés és a többi előadás magyarul zajlik. Találkozunk május 28-án! ✨☁️🇪🇺 **🇬🇧 ENGLISH** Data residency. Regulatory compliance. Operational autonomy. These are no longer just IT concerns — they're boardroom conversations. Join us for a special executive-focused AWS User Group Budapest meetup, where we go deep on the **AWS European Sovereign Cloud**: what it means for your organization, your data strategy, and your compliance posture. We're honored to welcome **Markus Ostertag**, one of Europe's foremost voices on AWS and digital sovereignty, as our keynote speaker. Alongside him, a hand-picked panel of cloud security, legal, and architecture experts will tackle the real-world implications for enterprises operating under European regulation. As the closing session of the evening, Dr. Balázs Pejó will take the stage with a concise presentation on how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data leakage and individual re-identification. 🌍 **English-speaking attendees are warmly welcome!** The keynote will be delivered in English, and our panelists are happy to engage in English during the roundtable and networking. 🙏 **This event is sponsored by msg Plaut Hungary.** *** 🗓️ **Agenda** **16:30 – 17:00 \| Registration & Networking** **17:00 – 17:05 \| Opening Remarks** Mihály Balassy – AWS User Group Budapest, Levente Bartha / Réka Korcyl – msg Plaut Hungary **17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(in English)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert Balancing innovation, control, and compliance is one of the hardest challenges in the cloud today. As one of Europe's leading voices on AWS European Sovereign Cloud — having delivered numerous talks on the topic and working closely with AWS — Markus brings deep expertise to this session. We go deep on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud: how it addresses the multiple dimensions of digital sovereignty, what changes for builders and organizations, and where it fits in a modern cloud strategy. **17:50 – 18:05 \| Break ☕** **18:05 – 18:50 \| Roundtable: Data Protection in the Cloud — What Does AWS European Sovereign Cloud Bring?** *Moderated by Levente Bartha – CEO @ msg Plaut Hungary* * **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Lawyer, Data Protection @ Business Portfolio Kft. * **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS * **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2 * **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS **18:50 – 18:55 \| Short Break** **18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab The presentation clearly explains how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data breaches and the identification of individuals. **19:15 – 19:20 \| Closing Remarks** **19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Continue the conversation and connect with peers. 🌐 **Language note:** The keynote will be in English. The roundtable and other talks will be in Hungarian,with speakers happy to answer questions in English. We look forward to seeing you! ✨☁️🇪🇺

If you live around Oktogon or Király utca and want to slow down your evenings, this is a simple way to transition into rest. Every Tuesday, we gather for a guided meditation and relaxation session, combined with herbal tea in a calm, intimate setting. The intention is to help you disconnect from the day, settle your mind, and go home ready to rest. Please plan your evening so you can leave in a relaxed state — ideally with a short, quiet way back home. **Important:** * Eat before the session (ideally you wont eat again until next day) * Arrive on time to keep the space calm * Limited spots **Practical details:** 📍 Okūma (Teahōm) - Concept Tea Lounge 🗓 Every 2nd Tuesday (fortnightly) 💳 3,000 HUF + VAT 🧘 Led by Marcos You can also purchase tickets in bulk for better price 👉 https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/nyyRQdkeTQ

**〜 unplugged sunday hike in Nagykovácsi 🌿✨** a morning in nature, not too far from the city 〜 we’ll head into the hills near Nagykovácsi for fresh air and good company ☻ 🕘 **when** Sunday, May 31st 9:00 → 15:00 **📍 meeting point** Széll Kálmán tér fountain ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEkyBE9jueH7c7n86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEkyBE9jueH7c7n86)) Between 8:55 and 9:05. **Don't be late, or you'll miss the tram.** **🥾 the hike** \~11 km \~460 m elevation. We'll walk up to Nagy-Szénás hill. Moderate pace, around 4 hours. We'll wait for everyone. Route map: [https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17791795399zj2](https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17791795399zj2) We'll visit Jegenye-völgy, Zsíros-hegy, Nagy-Szénás. **🚊 transportation** We'll take tram 56A to Hűvösvölgy, then bus 164B to Kökörcsin utca, arriving at 9:44. There are parking spots nearby. We hike until Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér bus stop. From there, bus 63 (planned at 14:09) will take us back to Hűvösvölgy. **Budapest Passes are not valid on this section. Everyone should bring 1 BKK Single Ticket, a Pest County Pass (you can buy on the MÁV app), or equivalent.** The tram from Hűvösvölgy arrives back to Széll Kálmán tér at 14:54. **🎒 bring** – Valid BKK tickets or passes, as a Budapest Pass alone is not sufficient – At least 1L water, snacks if you'd like – Comfortable clothes & walking shoes for nature – Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) **👥 group size** Max. 20 people If you can't join, cancel by Saturday, so others can get a spot.

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation