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How Blockchain Responsibly Contributes to Secure, Transparent, and Trustworthy Elections GBA Emerging GovTech Livestream Series - Kicking Off 2026 with Critical Conversation on using Blockchain in Voting & Elections Government Blockchain Association Voting Working Group Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM (New York Time) Event link https://youtube.com/@GBAorg/streams Registration https://lnkd.in/e5F2HBrC GBA Emerging GovTech Livestream will discuss... Ensuring every vote is counted and verified Technical and procedural standards needed to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse Responsibly integrate blockchain - not as a replacement, but as a trusted security layer within existing election systems Provide auditability & legal integrity - real-time transparency for observers, without compromising ballot secrecy Provide identity & access management, spanning both physical and digital security Handle hybrid & provisional voting models, including inclusive access (e.g., multilingual closed captions) Provide clear governance: focusing on who is eligible to vote - and eligibility verification Develop standard protocols for blockchain solutions across jurisdictions Panelists Amelia Powers Gardner’s, Government Innovation Leader - Disruptive Technology Advocate - Public Official - Consultant - Speaker - Technology Implementation Expert - Mother - Entrepreneur - Mentor for High Performance Women Eugene Morozov, CPA, MS - CEO, DeVote & author of 2026 Public DLT and Blockchain Governance & Implementation Playbook, WEB3 Evangelist • Domain Expert • Investor • Entrepreneur Passionate about driving innovation in blockchain, digital assets, decentralized applications (dApps), and governance systems (DAO). Linda Hutchinson Director of Quality Assurance & Certification, Voatz Moderated by Felisha Stevenson Business Developer & Investor GBA Voting Working Group.. How Blockchain Responsibly Contributes to Secure, Transparent, and Trustworthy Elections Event link https://youtube.com/@GBAorg/streams Registration https://lnkd.in/e5F2HBrC GBA Emerging GovTech Livestream Series - Sponsored by CESS Network CESS Network supports open scalable and decentralized infrastructure that empowers next-generation public-sector innovation. About GBA The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a nonprofit (501c6) organization committed to advancing blockchain technology standards, facilitating industry education, and ensuring a trusted, secure ecosystem for blockchain solutions. For more information, visit https://gbaglobal.org/. For more information contact Bob Miko, bmiko@pacificdialogue.com 203 378 2803. Bob Miko GBA Director of Public Relations Editor in Chief/Producer Pacific Dialogue 203 378 2803 bmiko@pacificdialogue.com

WHAT IS OM CHANTING? OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants. BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING: • Activates self-healing • Transforms negativity into positive energy • Calms the mind • Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world • Purifies the environment through the OM vibration To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The event is run on a voluntary contribution basis. THE EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED IF THERE ARE NOT 5 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE CHECK IN WHATSAPP GROUP. PLEASE JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HPu7ZPoaANWLsDIcKCSqbv

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WHAT IS OM CHANTING? OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants. BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING: • Activates self-healing • Transforms negativity into positive energy • Calms the mind • Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world • Purifies the environment through the OM vibration To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The event is run on a voluntary contribution basis. LOCATION: 📌 https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2vSRgpxQkGGhvXEA?g_st=aw 🚘 3 hours free parking is available just outside the studio. Simply drive in past the sensors, and give reception your licence plate number on your way out. ♾These sessions are free to attend. Donations are welcome to cover set-up costs. 📋✅Formal registration is required, at the venue or on the Zoga website 👇 https://zoga.ae/

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📍 **Venue:** Al Manara Sports Hall, near Onpassive Metro Station *(pick up and drop off available from Onpassive Metro Station) [(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/s3f3BmtB6s3SN4na6).* We play badminton here every Tuesday, 8-10 PM. Join our [Join the Al Qouz/Jumeirah Whatsapp Group Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KREbzal9A4899L5OzYYsOP) **👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot. **📝 Key Info** This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races. *Cost per session: 40 AED* *Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours* *Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket* *Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis* *Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play* **Late Backout & No-Show Policy** **We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy: * **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups. * **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found. * **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session. * **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players. * **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up. * **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this. **Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**

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Join the Dubai IT Infrastructure Meetup Group this coming Saturday, January 17th, from 3 pm to 5 pm for our free roundtable event. This session is designed for decision-makers looking to discuss key strategies for robust infrastructure. Topics for discussion include: * Robust **office setups** and scalable **data centers** * Essential **server management** practices * Effective **data connectivity solutions** * Reliable **maintenance planning** and operational continuity Bring your IT-related challenges and connect with local peers to gain actionable insights for business growth in the Dubai market.

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Have you ever dreamed of being part of the early dot-com energy — when ideas were raw, ambitious, and conversations could spark entire movements? 
Welcome to House of Thinking Big: Ideas × Coffee — inspired by the spirit of early founder circles, when bold ideas spoke louder than decks. 
We gather a small circle of creative and tech leaders who think beyond borders, value authenticity and intelligent dialogue, and believe that growth begins with people and their ideas. 
No presentations. No ads. Just caffeine-fueled thinking. 
☕ When: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Starbucks, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Dubai
🎙️ Host: Kate Adiyak — Founder of House of Thinking Big 
Join the House and think bigger — together. 
Thinking Big Strategy Timeline 
6:30 PM — Arrival & Networking
7:00 PM — Personal Problem Statement
7:30 PM — Resource Mapping
7:50 PM — Action Planning
8:00 PM — Closing 
No rush — Dubai traffic does Dubai traffic things. 
Join whenever you manage to escape the roads 
You will find me with a laptop and a cup of coffee

Group Goal To build a vibrant, multicultural community in Dubai where people can connect through languages, cultures, and real conversations. Our goal is to make language learning fun and social — not about textbooks or classes, but about human connection. Whether you want to improve your English, Arabic, French, Spanish, or just meet open-minded people from all over the world, BlaBla is the place to belong. Who Are You Hoping to Meet Anyone curious about languages, travel, and culture! Expats, locals, travellers, and professionals — all are welcome. You don’t need to be fluent; even if you only know a few words, you’ll find someone happy to help. We’re especially hoping to meet friendly, respectful, and positive people who enjoy good conversation, laughter, and international vibes. What Will You Do at Your Events Each BlaBla Language Exchange is an easy-going social evening designed for conversation and connection. • Meet new people from different countries. • Practise or teach your language in a natural setting. • Join themed language tables or free-flow mingling sessions. • Enjoy drinks, snacks, and music in a relaxed venue. • Sometimes, we host cultural mini-games, trivia nights, or collaboration nights with other communities. No pressure, no teachers — just people talking, laughing, and learning from each other. You only have to order 1 drink from the hosting venue. WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G4AZyYiyGZv4UTOWy7SrBo?mode=wwt

Get ready for a **remarkably bold reading session!** 💜🐮 This January, we’re diving into ***Purple Cow* by Seth Godin** a powerful guide on standing out, being remarkable, and transforming ideas into unforgettable brands. 📚 **Primexar Book Club** 📅 **17 January** 🕓 **4:30 – 6:30 PM** 📍 **1404, 1 Lake Plaza, Cluster T, JLT, Dubai** If you’re passionate about creativity, marketing, business, or simply love thought-provoking reads, this session is for you. ✨ **Free entry** — but seats are limited! 📌 **RSVP before 10th January** 📲 To join: WhatsApp or 📞 Call us at **+971 50 103 8399** For updates, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primexarbookclub?igsh=aHJsOGVjYnBwZ25p Spread the word and bring a friend — let’s challenge ideas, share perspectives, and grow together. 📖💬 See you there! ℹ **About Us:** We’re a diverse community of readers who come together to explore new perspectives, exchange insights, and connect throughs. Whether you’re an avid reader or just starting out, Primexar Book Club is a welcoming space for all.

🌟 TTE Galaxy Business Meetup – Abu Dhabi Edition Welcome to the TTE Galaxy Meetup! You’re about to join a dynamic community of entrepreneurs for a powerful morning of meaningful connections and business growth. 🎯 Why Attend? An exclusive opportunity to engage in high‑impact networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders. 📅 Date: 15th January ⏰ Time: 10 AM to 1 PM 📍 Venue: Aya Centre, Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi 💼 Participation Fee: * Premium Members – Free Entry * Visitors – AED 85/- (includes refreshments) 🔗 Register Now - https://forms.gle/yNhWtVmsZuuyLAWq6 📲 Connect: +971 52 262 3092 ✨ Expand your network, discover new opportunities, and experience the energy of TTE Galaxy — where entrepreneurs grow together. TTE Galaxy – Let’s Grow Together

This event is postponed to September 27th, 2025 Are you curious about how Generative AI works and how it can revolutionize your business? Join us for an engaging and insightful session in Dubai, where we'll dive into the fundamentals of Generative AI and its transformative potential across industries. This **1-hour interactive session** is tailored for **tech founders, business leaders, and tech enthusiasts** eager to explore the world of Generative AI. You'll learn: * The basics of how Generative AI models like GPT work. * Real-world applications that are reshaping industries. * How businesses can harness Generative AI for innovation and growth. Discover practical insights into leveraging this cutting-edge technology to unlock opportunities, drive efficiency, and create value. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and explore the possibilities Generative AI offers. **Who Should Attend?** * Tech founders exploring AI-driven solutions. * Business leaders looking for innovative tools to transform their operations. * Tech enthusiasts curious about AI's next big leap. Don't miss this chance to gain awareness and practical insights into the technology that's redefining the future. **When:** September 27th, 2025 (7:00 PM) Mode: Offline Physical Meetup **Where:** To Be Decided **Fee:** Free Let's decode the magic of Generative AI and shape the future together! RSVP now!

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

**Details:** In recent years, the development of scalable continuous optimization solvers on GPUs has made significant progress, primarily driven by advances in GPU-based sparse linear algebra. We first introduce MadNLP.jl, a GPU-native solver for nonlinear programming (NLP) based on interior-point methods and sparse direct solvers. It was the first solver in the suite and remains central to solving general nonlinear problems efficiently. Building on this foundation, MadNCL.jl is a robust meta-solver that orchestrates multiple NLP solves to handle degeneracy, ill-conditioning, and to achieve high-accuracy solutions with tolerances below 1e-8. The latest solver MadIPM.jl, targets large-scale linear and convex quadratic programs (LP / QP). All three solvers are based on second-order algorithms, enabling robustness and accuracy compared to purely first-order methods. We present performance results on real-world benchmark instances, demonstrating substantial speedups between CPU and GPU implementations, while maintaining high solution quality. **Audience Takeaway:** * Second-order methods scale on GPUs * Unified GPU solver suite (NLP / LP / QP) * Robust, high-accuracy solutions * Demonstrated real-world CPU–GPU speedups **Zoom: This is a hybrid event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm:** [https://numfocus-org.zoom.us/j/89399976851?pwd=UEgMUZXdYmKdK1x1dIPL6hwUYnp7NW.1](https://numfocus-org.zoom.us/j/89399976851?pwd=UEgMUZXdYmKdK1x1dIPL6hwUYnp7NW.1) **Sponsors:** Illinois Tech Chicago-Kent College of Law will provide the meeting site. Adyen will sponsor snacks for the onsite participants. * **Address:** Room 170, Illinois Tech Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA. * **Logistics:** To access the room, we require **first and last names** of those who **RSVP'd by 6pm on Jan 13**. Attendees will then present their **IDs** when they arrive and sign in at the security desk. All external participants must wear name **badges**, provided at the registration table. * **Illinois Tech Overview:** Illinois Tech is a leading private research university in Chicago, renowned for its programs in Computing, Engineering, and Law. The Chicago-Kent College of Law and the College of Computing are central to the university’s mission of advancing interdisciplinary research and education. The event is hosted in collaboration with Illinois Tech’s Law School and the Department of Applied Mathematics.

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.