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Ce meetup se deroulera chez **Patrowl** que nous remercions chaleureusement de leur soutien. OWASP Paris est le meetup dédié à la sécurité applicative. Pour rappel, le meetup se veut non commercial. Il réunit toutes personnes désireuses de concevoir et maintenir des logiciels plus sûrs. Si vous êtes intéressé par le sujet, que vous soyez débutant ou expert, n'hésitez pas à nous rejoindre pour partager vos expériences ou vos problématiques. Ce meetup propose des sessions organisées en mode "forum ouvert". Les sujets sont proposés par les participants lors de la séance. Partages de connaissances, retour d'expériences, exercices de type CTF, bonnes pratiques, gouvernance et organisation, ... sont au programme! **Lightning Talks:** La soirée commence par de courtes présentations. Chacun peut s'il le veut proposer une présentation, ce n'est pas obligatoire. Si vous avez envie de partager une technique, une opinion, une démo ou un retour d'expérience, alors vous pouvez préparer un lightning talk, entre une simple phrase et 10 minutes maxi et venez le présenter au début de la soirée. Si vous n'avez jamais fait de présentation avant, c'est l'occasion de commencer dans une ambiance sympa. **Workshop:** La soirée se poursuit avec des activités menées en groupes. Chacun peut s'il le veut proposer un sujet, ce n'est pas obligatoire. Vous avez 30 secondes au début de la session pour en donner envie aux autres participants, puis tout le monde vote pour son sujet favori. Les sujets préférés donnent lieu à des activités en groupes pendant un peu plus d'une heure. Des écrans seront disponibles Le format se veut bienveillant. Pas besoin d'être expert pour parler d'un sujet. Vous trouverez certainement d'autres personnes pour vous aider! L'accent est mis sur l'échange et le partage.

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

Coworking for writers in your area! (Français & English sessions) with Andréa, Amy & Gaspard. Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! A note about the format We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) Other Important Details: WiFi name/password: on-site Travel / Parking info: métro 4 - 6 - 12 - 13 Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

Quizmaster Fred welcomes you to [BBP Canal](https://beerproject.be/pages/canal-taproom) for a treat of a Tuesday trivia night! Our quiz night will consist of 4 rounds of trivia on a wide variety of topics, movies and TV, pop culture, geography, fashion, and anything strange and peculiar that comes through the mind of your host, with the final round being a music round! The quiz night is presented in French AND English, because Flemish is still out of our range! The quiz is played in teams of 5 people max, with prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. You can come with your mates (let us know how many when you sign up, and we’ll book a table in your name) or come on your own and we’ll match you with other quizzers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send us a message here. If you are curious about our other projects,[ we have a trivia podcast!](https://pod.link/1503202147/episode/040273c20c130320d5c85cfbe23b6ecc)[ ](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) [Click here for all our updates!](https://linktr.ee/Paris_Quiz_Mistress) See you very soon! The PQM team

La **[Plateforme des Données de Santé](https://health-data-hub.fr/)** (Health Data Hub), en partenariat avec **l’Agence de Programme Numérique pilotée par [Inria](https://www.inria.fr/fr)**, organise pour la deuxième fois un *meetup* commun autour des **données synthétiques en santé.** La session du 10 mars sera consacrée à l’utilisation des données synthétiques comme **méthode d’anonymisation** et **les métriques de confidentialité**, avec la présentation de **solutions techniques et opérationnelles** ainsi que des **cas d’usage réels** portés par l’écosystème. Les places en présentiel étant limitées, une inscription au préalable est nécessaire (**uniquement via ces liens**) : **[Inscription en présentiel](https://hdhpds.limesurvey.net/588883?lang=fr)** **[Inscription en distanciel](https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GIJ8NefnSTiMnLf8v5pcCQ)** Une retransmission en replay de l'événement est prévue. **Programme** * 17h30 - 18h15 **Session n°1 – Bot Design et cas d’usage de l’Hôpital Foch (données cliniques tabulaires)** *Jean-Louis Fraysse (BotDesign)* *Alexandre Drézet (Hôpital Foch)* * 18h15 - 19h00 **Session n°2 - *en anglais* – AINDO Technology and IRCCS use case (tabular clinical data)** *Alessandro Di Pietro (AINDO)* *Ms. Alice Bonomi (Monzino Cardiology Center - IRCCS - of Milan)* * 19h00 - 19h30 **Session n°3 – Technologie et cas d’usage du projet PARTAGES (CR médicaux)** *Xavier Tannier (LIMICS)* * à partir de 19h30 **Conclusion et moment convivial** *Save the date ! Un autre meetup autour de cette thématique sera organisé le 30 juin 2026 pour approfondir ces sujets.* Cet événement s’inscrit dans la continuité des initiatives portées par la **Plateforme des données de santé** et **l’Agence de Programme Numérique pilotée par Inria** visant à renforcer la collaboration entre les acteurs publics, privés et académiques autour de l’innovation en matière de données de santé.

***[To register, go here: https://www.parisjug.org/events/2026/03-10-developper-ia/](https://www.parisjug.org/events/2026/03-10-developper-ia/)*** Hello ! We're hosting the Paris Java User Group this month, focusing on AI tools for software engineers. Please note to come with an ID to access the location. See you soon!

Hello gophers, gopherettes, dans le cadre du [Field day Go & Robotique](https://golangfranca.org/news/field-day-golang-robotique-11-mars-2026/), on vous propose un après-midi "[Hacking Hours](https://golangfranca.org/news/hacking-hours-golang-robotique-11-mars-2026/)" dédié à l'exploration et aux échanges autour de Go, la robotique et le logiciel embarqué. English speakers welcome : see description below. Vous explorez ou pratiquez déja dans le domaine robotique / embarqué et pourriez apprécier d'échanger avec d'autres explorateurs.trices, ou tout simplement un endroit où vous venir approfondir une fonctionnalité et/ou présenter un travail en cours ? Alors venez au Hacking Hours ! **Programme projeté 14h - 18h :** Suggestions de sujets & activités : * matériel : ESP32, Rasberry, ... * logiciel : TinyGo, Yzma * démos de projets en cours Espace fournis avec wifi : grandes tables, salles de réunion \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ENGLISH SPEAKERS: **Tentative plan 2pm - 6pm :** Suggestions of topics & activities : * hardware : ESP32, Rasberry, ... * software : TinyGo, Yzma * Show your work : demos & prototypes Various spaces available with wifi : big tables, meeting rooms. See you o/

The **Women Coding Community (WCC)** is wrapping up our Java Bootcamp with a high-energy, hands-on **Hack Hour** session. This isn't just a presentation—it's a community coding event where we build the future of our platform together. ***The Theme: "Building for the Community"*** We are focusing on practical Java projects that directly support the **Women Coding Community** mission. Whether you are a beginner focusing on core Java or an intermediate developer ready for Spring Boot, we have a path for you. **Choose your approach:** **\- The Architect:** Come with a specific Java project idea and your initial implementation. Use this time to pair program with mentors to solve bugs or add features. **\- The Catalyst:** Just bring an idea! Connect with other attendees, form a team on the spot, and spend the evening coding a prototype with us. ***AI Tools in Practice: Accelerate Your Java Development*** We'll explore how AI assistants can accelerate your Java learning and development. Live demos and discussion covering: • Using Claude, ChatGPT, and JetBrains AI for debugging and code generation. • Best practices for prompting AI when learning a new language • What to trust, what to verify, and when to push back on AI suggestions • Comparing tool strengths for different Java use case ***Project Inspiration*** All ideas are centered around enhancing the **WCC ecosystem**. Pick a level that challenges you: **Basic: Core Java & CLI Tools** * **WCC Member Directory:** Build a command-line tool to manage member profiles (name, skills, location) using Java Collections and File I/O. * **Event Attendance Tracker:** Create a system to track check-ins for our meetups using the Java Date/Time API. * **Coding Challenge Generator:** Develop a tool that randomly selects Java exercises for members to practice. **Intermediate: Spring Boot & APIs** * **WCC Job Board:** Create a REST API for members to post and filter tech opportunities. * **Community Blog Platform:** Build a backend that supports Markdown posts and author profiles for WCC contributors. * **Skill-Tracking Dashboard:** Develop a platform for members to track their learning journey and visualize progress. *Mentors will be on hand throughout the evening to guide you through the vibe coding process, answer questions, and help you get unstuck.* **To join register here: [Java Bootcamp Form](https://forms.gle/kw7fgyvwzwxsZPFX7)** **Schedule — March 13th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (London Time)** **•** **AI Tools Showcase:** Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. JetBrains AI. (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM) • **HACK HOUR:** Pair programming and feature building with mentors. (6:30PM - 8:40PM) • **Closing & Networking** (8:40 PM - 9:00 PM) **Host:** **🎙️ Speaker Adriana Zencke Zimmermann \| Senior Software Engineer \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/) \| [GitHub](https://github.com/dricazenck)** Founder & Director of Women Coding Community and Senior Software Engineer at Centric Software, with 15+ years specialising in backend systems, engineering leadership, and inclusion in tech. **🎙️ Speaker Sonali Goel \| Senior Software Engineer\, Tesco Tech \| [Website](https://sonaligoel.carrd.co/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-tech/)** Women in Tech Award 2025 Winner, with 15+ years in large-scale e-commerce, cloud-native Java, and Agentic AI. A core leader at WCC passionate about mentorship and open source. **🎙️ Speaker Dr\. Ying Liu \| Senior Data Scientist\, Magic AI \| [Website](http://www.yingliu.site/) \| [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/)** Senior Data Scientist at Magic AI with a Ph.D. in Physics. Ying builds human pose estimation models from RGB and sensor data, specializing in real-time 3D pose estimation and end-to-end ML architectures. Outside work, she builds AI agents and tinkers with robotics. **👩🏽‍💻 About Women Coding Community** Our mission is to empower women in tech through education, mentorship, community, and career support. We run workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, and champion more inclusive practices across the industry. **[Website](http://womencodingcommunity.com/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/103490940) \| [Slack](https://bit.ly/women_coding_community)** **👩🏽‍💻 Code of Conduct** All attendees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct: **[womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct](https://womencodingcommunity.com/code-of-conduct)**

🚀 Bienvenue à l’édition de Mars de notre meetup Grafana & Friends France ! Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter au prochain meetup Grafana qui se déroulera à Station F, à Paris, via notre partenariat avec AWS – un immense merci à eux pour leur accueil chaleureux ! Rejoignez-nous pour des discussions techniques, des pizzas et des boissons bien fraîches ! **\*\*\*** Les portes ouvrent à 18h30, et les présentations débuteront à 19h ! **Au programme :** 🎙️ **Vos modèles ML en production sont-ils sous contrôle ?** *Fiabilité, conformité, sécurité : construire un dashboard Grafana qui couvre les trois.* Déployer un modèle en production, tout le monde sait faire. Le garder sous contrôle —(fiabilité, coûts, conformité et sécurité ) c'est une autre histoire. Prompt injection, model evasion, data poisoning : les menaces sur les workloads ML sont réelles et largement sous-monitorées. Dans ce talk, on construit ensemble un dashboard Grafana qui couvre les trois dimensions, avec des alertes concrètes sur des patterns d'attaque détectables en temps réel. **Structure :** 1. **Le problème** : Un modèle en prod n'est pas une API classique : non-déterminisme, dégradation silencieuse, coûts variables… et surface d'attaque spécifique 2. **Les métriques qui comptent** : Latence, token consumption, drift detection côté fiabilité. Puis la couche sécu : détection d'anomalies sur les inputs, taux de refus anormaux, exfiltration de données via les outputs 3. **Démo live** : Dashboard Grafana avec trois volets : santé du modèle, coûts, et panneau sécurité avec alertes sur des patterns suspects 4. **AI Act & NIS2 : pourquoi ça va devenir obligatoire** : Exigences de logging, traçabilité et monitoring des systèmes AI à haut risque. Ceux qui monitorent déjà ont une longueur d'avance 5. **Ce qu'on ne peut pas encore faire** (2 min) : Limites actuelles et pistes ouvertes **Speaker**: Samuel Desseaux, CTO spécialisé en observabilité industrielle et sécurité des systèmes critiques. 🎙️ **OpenTelemetry à grande échelle : corréler les signaux et stratégie de sampling** Déployer OpenTelemetry à grande échelle pose rapidement des défis de volume, de coûts et de lisibilité des données. Lorsque traces, métriques et logs se multiplient, il devient essentiel de conserver les bons signaux tout en préservant leur corrélation. Dans ce talk, nous verrons comment mettre en place des stratégies de sampling adaptées et comment maintenir la corrélation entre les signaux pour garder une observabilité exploitable dans des systèmes distribués à fort volume. À travers des exemples d’architecture et des bonnes pratiques, nous explorerons comment construire une pipeline OpenTelemetry scalable et efficace. **Speaker**: Alain Pham, Principal Solutions Engineer chez Grafana Labs 💬 **20h/20h30** : Q&As et Networking 🔚 **21h30** : The End Nos meetups sont ouverts à tous, débutants ou experts. Au plaisir de pouvoir vous y retrouver ! #Grafana #Observability #DevOps #SRE

A nourishing women’s wellness afternoon filled with creativity, learning, and connection 🌙 Join Urska, health coach specialized in women’s hormonal health, for a warm and accessible hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how simple, homemade snacks can support your hormones and energy throughout the month. You’ll discover the basics of how the menstrual cycle works, the unique “superpowers” of each phase, and how food can gently support your body at different moments — without restriction, pressure, or complicated rules. Then, we’ll move into a DIY kitchen moment, where you’ll create four easy, nutrient-rich snack recipes, each designed to nourish a different phase of the cycle. These snacks are made with wholesome ingredients, are quick to prepare, and perfect for busy days when you want something healthy, satisfying, and delicious. ✨ An afternoon to slow down, learn something meaningful about your body, spark creativity, and connect with other women. You’ll leave feeling more confident in how to support your hormones — and with a beautiful box of homemade snacks to enjoy at home 🍡 **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Hello gophers, gopherettes, et si on sortait du nuage pour s'intéresser à la robotique ? MOVU Robotics nous ouvrent leurs portes pour une soirée au croisement de Go et de la robotique. [[ ENGLISH SPEAKERS ARE WELCOME - SEE BELOW ]] **Au programme** 🤖 **18:00: Apéro & robots** * Présentation de l'activité robotique autonome par l'équipe onboard de MOVU * Démo robots * Présentation d'une app TinyGo de DSP sur ESP32 et Teensy 🔵 **19:10 : Go et la Robotique : une affinité structurelle** Stanislas Sabatier, lead R&D logiciel offboard à MOVU Robotics, présentera le sujet de la gestion de flotte de robot et expliquera pourquoi Go est une bonne option pour gérer un ensemble d'agents distribués. 🔵 **19:40 : An overview of the VIAM platform and their Go RDK** Benji Rewis is a senior engineer at [Viam](https://www.viam.com/), a platform focused on making the software-side of robotics easier and more modern. Benji will talk about what Viam is and what kinds of problems we help solve. He will also talk about how VIAM uses Golang in their [RDK](https://github.com/viamrobotics/rdk), the main Viam process that runs on single-board-computers. 🔵 **20:05 :** **Une revue de Go 1.26** Stéphane Bunel, ingénieur logiciel senior à MOVU Robotics, présentera une sélection de fonctionnalités et de changements intérressants publiés le mois dernier dans Go 1.26. 🥤 **20:20: Grignotages & réseautages** => Votre société pourrait apprécier s'associer aux sponsors de cette soirée ? Faites nous signe ici ou à gaufres @ golangparis.org A bientôt o/ L'équipe Golang Paris \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ENGLISH SPEAKERS: **Demos welcome** : if you have a programmable robot & are willing for demoing it, plz DM here or via: gaufres @ golangparis.org. **Tentative schedule (subject to change)** 🤖 **18:00: Drinks & Demos** * The MOVU onboard team will present the AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) at MOVU Robotics * Demo your programmable robot / drone / embedded app * Demo of an audio pattern detector programmed with TinyGo on an ESP32 🔵 **19:10 : Go and Robotics : a natural affinity** (slides in english, talk in french) Stanislas Sabatier, R&D offboard software lead at MOVU Robotics, will introduce the domain of robot fleet management and will explain why Go is a good fit for managing a set of distributed agents. 🔵 **19:40 : An overview of the VIAM platform and their Go RDK** Benji Rewis is a senior engineer at [Viam](https://www.viam.com/), a platform focused on making the software-side of robotics easier and more modern. Benji will talk about what Viam is and what kinds of problems we help solve. He will also talk about how VIAM uses Golang in their [RDK](https://github.com/viamrobotics/rdk), the main Viam process that runs on single-board-computers. 🔵 **20:05 :** **A review of Go 1.26** (talk in french) Stéphane Bunel, senior software engineer at MOVU Robotics, will present a selection of interesting features and changes released last month in Go 1.26. 🥤 **20:20: Buffet & networking** => Your company could enjoy being a sponsor of this evening ? Plz DM here or via: gaufres @ golangparis.org See you soon o/ Golang Paris team

Venez coder, apprendre, et apprendre à programmer ensemble ! Le langage, le sujet et la façon de le faire seront choisies par le groupe. Le code sera ensuite publié sur [le dépôt](https://github.com/dojo-developpement-paris/dojo-developpement-paris.github.io) Nous migrons le groupe de Meetup vers [Mobilizon](https://mobilizon.fr/@dojo_de_programmation_paris) \-\-\- L'entrée est au rez-de-chaussée La porte sera ouverte, il suffit de la pousser La session sera en bas des escaliers Les toilettes sont au rez-de-chaussée, au fond, à gauche de la cuisine **Accessibilité** La session sera en bas d'escaliers sans ascenseur

Hello gophers, gopherettes, dans le cadre de la journée [Field day Go & Robotique](https://golangfranca.org/news/field-day-golang-robotique-11-mars-2026/), on vous propose en matinée un [atelier Initiation à la programmation en Go](https://golangfranca.org/news/atelier_initiation-go-11-mars-2026/). Prérequis : de bonnes bases en programmation procédurale. English speakers : we expect to run this session mostly in French, but you're welcome to join, the trainer can speak English and will attend to you as often as possible. (It is expected you already have a good foundation in procedural programming). **Le plan prévu :** * Topo rapide de Go, installation locale ou conteneurisée * Revue des piliers du langage * Mise en pratique le long d'un projet Il sera possible de rester l'après-midi qui permettra de poursuivre votre découverte en autonomie et/ou d'explorer certains sujets en robotique. A bientôt o/ L'équipe Golang Paris

**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.

Come join us at Nova Labs for our monthly lockpicking meeting! We meet every third Wednesday at the Nova Labs Fairfax location at 3850 Jermantown Road. Learn about locks, lockpicking, lock modifications, and even lock smithing in our classroom environment. No tools, skills, or knowledge required, but feel free to bring any of those things with you! Our meetings are overseen by one or more locksmiths.

Want to mess with some electronics? Or perhaps contribute to HacDC's main group project? HacDC's latest event brings hardware projects to the community. We will focus primarily on the main project (Space Blimp!) but please feel free to bring some of your own projects to show off and work on!

Welcome to our new home at the historic Tivoli Theater! Please check our details for access to the space on [our website](https://www.hacdc.org/visit/). Join the discord for questions / help getting in (use channel #let-me-in) [https://discord.gg/dNjuNhNmeT](https://discord.gg/dNjuNhNmeT)

The March CyberTech event is here! Join us on **Tuesday, March 10, 2026,** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**! Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1I2T6owXXQQuNRM3YQpGzAgdwxz1 In this era of nonstop digital transformation, it's easy to chase the newst tool or the next silver bullet. But while leading at the **federal CISO level**, where the stakes are highest, our speaker sees a consistent truth: **great teams win on the basics.** Join us for an exciting evening with our incredible spotlight speaker, **TraudLinde Clark**, the **Owner & CEO of Ground Truth Solutions!** **TraudLinde Clark** has forged a career in tech from the mailroom to **federal CISO experience**. She's not only navigated change, she has anticipated it, shaped it and turned change into a competitive advantage! With **22 years of federal service**, TraudLinde has led enterprise IT and cyber operations supporting national security, law enforcement, and public safety mission across **200+ locations worldwide**. She's directed large scale modernization efforts such as advancing **cloud, AI/ML, and DevSecOps adoption** while overseeing governance, incident response, and compliance under NIST and Executive Order mandates. A proven builder of **resilient teams** and complex programs, TraudLinde has aligned tech strategy to national priorities and delivered mission critcal systems with discipline, speed, and measureable impact. Join us next month to meet **TraudLinde Clark** and learn how to level up your cyber team dynamics! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:10 Welcome 6:20 Spotlight Speaker - **TraudLinde Clark** 6:50 Q&A 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Secrets of Runes,”** on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets) .] The fame of runes outshines that of any other ancient script. They can be found not just on Viking Age rune stones, but on Bilbo’s door and as the Bluetooth logo on your cell phone. Runic script is commonly associated with magic, used by modern practitioners of neopaganism, and in recent decades has captured the imagination of filmmakers and video game designers. Yet most of us know little about the historical origins of runes and have no clue how to read or use them. Come to Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Va., to get schooled on runic script with the help of Lilla Kopár, a veteran scholar of runes who has earned a following among Profs and Pints fans by giving fantastic talks on medieval monsters and Norse mythology. As someone who has carried out extensive field research on runes, published several articles on runic objects, and even appeared on the History Channel commenting on runes in America, she’s exceptionally qualified to introduce you to runology and the fascinating things that runes tell us. Dr Kopár will discuss the development of runic script from its humble origins on the borders of the Roman Empire in the first or second century CE, through its popularity in the Viking world, to its use and misuse in modern times. She’ll discuss how runes are a set of related alphabets that underwent changes over time and she’ll describe what inspired changes in this writing system and where and how runes were used in the medieval period. Her richly illustrated talk will highlight some of the most intriguing objects with runic inscriptions, from humble bone fragments to impressive rune stones, and offer insight into the scholarly methods of deciphering and interpreting runic inscriptions. We’ll also look at the function of the runic script from simple practical notes and memorial inscriptions to cipher-runes and magic. The most fun might be the in-class assignment, which will involve reading a few runic inscriptions and writing your name and other words in runes. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Part of Codex runicus, a rune manuscript written on animal skin and dating to about 1300 (University of Copenhagen / Wikimedia Commons).