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Google Cloud Budapest Meetup: AI-Native Engineering vs. Core Fundamentals
Google Cloud Budapest Meetup is back!
Join us on June 17th at the Aliz office in Budapest for an evening of deep-tech insights, practical engineering strategies, and networking with fellow Google Cloud and AI enthusiasts.
As AI tools reshape the development landscape, the definition of a "good engineer" is shifting. This meetup isn't about generic AI prompts - it's about the concrete skills and old-school engineering discipline required to build reliable, scalable, AI-native applications.
đ« The event is free, but seats are limited. **Save yours now! đ**
â Register here: [https://www.aliz.ai/en/event/google-cloud-budapest-meetup-2026](https://www.aliz.ai/en/event/google-cloud-budapest-meetup-2026)
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**Talk 1**
**Becoming a Context Engineering Professional in Your Domain** by TamĂĄs Imets (AI Solution Architect), Aliz
The most underrated skill in the AI era: context engineering. How to structure prompts, design context windows, and become a force multiplier in your technical domain. Practical patterns from the field that turn good engineers into AI-native practitioners.
**Talk 2**
**The Revenge of the Fundamentals: old-school ideas winning in the AI era** by Måté Czékus (Lead Architect) and Aamna Tayyab (Head of Delivery), Adroit Group
The core argument: LLMs accelerate code generation are non-deterministic and inconsistent by default, which makes foundational engineering practices and tooling more important then ever. Teams that skipped the fundamentals, or was still hand rolling checks when AI arrived are paying for it at integration boundaries â it'll be way more harder to guide agent to write compliant and consistent code, and even harder to review the huge amount that was generated.
Three fundamental tools doing more work than they get credit for:
* JSON Schema â enforcing the contract between modules
* TDD â writing the tests before the code
* Linters and formatters â static governance that guides the shapeand correctness what the model sometimes misses even with context
Måté brings a live demo: one real multi-cloud cost explorer example showing what AI tooling produces by default vs the disciplined version side by side.
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đŁ Meet the speakers
**TamĂĄs Imets**
An **AI Solution Architect** at **Aliz** who has been tinkering with tech since age 13 - moving from taking apart toys for robots to founding an AI startup where he led product and engineering. When heâs not building AI-native systems, youâll find him backpacking through East Asian megacities, playing squash, or experimenting with new musical instruments.
**Måté Czékus**
He is a **software engineer** at **Adroit Group** who spends his days planning, testing, and refactoring systems while exploring the latest technologies. A passionate specialty coffee enthusiast and functional programming nerd, he believes that if you can build something, you should also be able to deploy and maintain it.
**Aamna Tayyab**
As **Head of Delivery** at **Adroit Group**, Aamna works at the intersection of product and engineering analyzing requirements, shaping architecture, and turning ambiguous ideas into work teams can actually deliver. Alongside her job, she co-organizes GDG Budapest and stays active in the Google developer community.
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âïž Exclusive Google Cloud meetup in Budapest.
đ Cool presentations from experts and a networking opportunity - drink and snacks are on us.
đïž Free guarded parking.
đ¶ Dog-friendly venue.
âïž Arrival from 18:30, presentation starts at 19:00.
đ« Free, limited seats event, ensure yours by registering: https://www.aliz.ai/en/event/google-cloud-budapest-meetup-2026
Virtual Cells at ICLR'26 Conference
==DATE CHANGED==
May 27th's event is re-scheduled --> to Jun 17.
This month's meetup discusses 3 papers
from the ICLR 2026 conference held in April.
This won't be as much of a deep dive into one paper, but I'd like to give an overview / some intuition on latest modeling approaches in cell modeling & AI in biology.
1 - [scDFM](https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.07103) \- a **flow matching** model predicting cell transitions in the transcriptomics space as a result of applying perturbations
2 - [TxFM](https://openreview.net/pdf?id=NqZqClqtTK) - **a masked autoencoder style foundation model** trained on a well-curated transcriptomics dataset. Authors demonstrate: how important data quality is in biological models, outweighing sheer scale.
3 - [VCWorld](https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.00306) \- a **world model** approach for virtual cell simulation. A **white-box, cell simulator** approach that **combines structured biological knowledge with LLMs**
=== ENTRY DETAILS ===
\- QR code with entry information is available in the "Photos" section of this event page\.
\- Gate closes at 18:15 \- no late entries\.
Startup Arena June - special guest: O3 Partners
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 Hungaryâs dynamic startup scene
After the official program, participants are invited to stay for **networking** â continuing the conversation in an informal, inspiring setting.
Current Event Details
**đ
Date & Time:** 2026\. June 17\. 18:00 \- 22:00
**đ Venue:** STRT Office, Budapest, LövĆhĂĄz street 39.
đïž **Tickets**: https://www.tixa.hu/startup-arena-june-20260617
**đ€ Fireside chat:** From Capital to Community: How O3 Partners Is Rewriting the VC Playbook
* Guest: Péter Oszkó - Founder & Managing Partner at O3 Partners
* Guest: Hyun Kyung Noh - Investment Director at O3 Partners
* Host: ĂdĂĄm BrĂĄndisz - Community & Operations Manager at HunBAN
O3 Partners is building a new gateway to private capital in Europe. With roots in Central and Eastern Europe, the company acquires and develops stakes in fund managers, investment advisers, and investment funds across venture capital, growth equity, and buyout strategies. Today, O3's partner network includes firms such as 3TS Capital Partners, Catalyst Advisory, and OXO Labs, representing more than âŹ300 million in assets under management and over 90 investments to date. As the private capital industry continues to consolidate, O3 is opening its next phase of growth to individual investors through an equity crowdfunding campaign on SeedBlink.
**đ Founders pitching their investment case:**
* coming soon
Board Games with BFG Chat at Vault 51
Come meet people and play new board games with the international members of the BFG Whatsapp group! [Link to join the chat is here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICAamEEv2GCAMKM977k0Wm). Weâll reserve a few tables at Vault 51 and then play games in smaller groups throughout the evening.
**Note:** *Vault 51 requires that you pay a 600 Ft table fee per person at the bar.*
Feel free to bring games you want to play or play something from the barâs collection.
Hot food and snacks are available from the bar until about 10pm
Spots for this event are limited to not go too far over our table reservation, so please change your RSVP if you are not able to attend, also if you are on the waitlist, please wait to be in the "going" before attending! Also everyone can bring 1 guest only. Don't bring more, we wont have enough seats! Thanks you!
Haladó Tangó Szerdånként | Tango Libre
Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januårtól!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel!
**IdĆpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (elsĆ alkalom 2026-ban: **januĂĄr 6.)**
**HelyszĂn**: Shift StĂșdiĂł, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengĆ
**OktatĂłk**
Serbån Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
Ărarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
âŠâŠâŠ
Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**đ Time**
Wednesday, 8:15â9:30 PM
**đ Location**
Shift Studio, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Szerdai KözĂ©phaladĂł Csoportos Ăra | Tango Libre
Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januårtól!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel!
**IdĆpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (elsĆ alkalom 2026-ban: **januĂĄr 6.)**
**HelyszĂn**: Shift StĂșdiĂł, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengĆ
**OktatĂłk**
Serbån Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
[Tovåbbi részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu)
âŠâŠâŠ
Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**đ Time**
Wednesday, 7:00â8:15 PM
**đ Location**
Shift Studio, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Early Morning Yoga in Kålvin Tér (pre-work)
If you're an early bird and live near Kålvin tér, this is your session.
*(Ha KĂĄlvin tĂ©r közelĂ©ben vagy, Ă©s energikusan szeretnĂ©d kezdeni a napod â ez a te foglalkozĂĄsod.)*
Every Wednesday morning, we meet at the same venue, same time, for a yoga session led by Vanda â 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:**
* đ AGORA. MozgĂĄstĂ©r. GalĂ©ria. CafĂ© & Tea
* đ Every Wednesday, recurring
* đł 5,000 HUF per session â (register in [consciouspass.com](consciouspass.com) to apply discounts)
* đ§ 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.
đ https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/nyyRQdkeTQ
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Ha Kålvin tér közelében vagy, és energikusan szeretnéd kezdeni a napod, ez a te foglalkozåsod.
Minden szerdĂĄn reggel ugyanazon a helyszĂnen, ugyanabban az idĆpontban tartunk jĂłgaĂłrĂĄt, amelyet Vanda vezet â tapasztalt oktatĂł, aki a gyakorlatot a rĂ©sztvevĆkhöz igazĂtja.
Legyen szĂł kezdĆrĆl vagy rendszeres gyakorlĂłrĂłl, mindenkit szeretettel vĂĄrunk.
Nem kell semmit hoznod. A helyszĂnen szĆnyegek, öltözĆk Ă©s zuhanyok ĂĄllnak rendelkezĂ©sre. Ha otthon dolgozol, vagy a közelben van az irodĂĄd, az Ăłra utĂĄn is maradhatsz â van lehetĆsĂ©g reggelizni Ă©s a munkĂĄdat onnan folytatni.
**Gyakorlati tudnivalĂłk:**
* đ AGORA. MozgĂĄstĂ©r. GalĂ©ria. CafĂ© & Tea
* đ Minden szerdĂĄn, rendszeresen
* đł 4 000 Ft / alkalom â (bevezetĆ ĂĄr)
* đ§ Vezeti: Vanda (jĂłga Ă©s pilates oktatĂł)
Ahogy a közössĂ©g növekszik, egyre több jĂłgastĂlust Ă©s oktatĂłt tudunk majd bevonni. Van valamilyen elvĂĄrĂĄsod vagy kedvenc stĂlusod? Jelezd regisztrĂĄciĂłkor, Ă©s alakĂtjuk a programot!
đ https://revolut.me/marcoshht/pocket/nyyRQdkeTQ
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BeerUP Tech Fest 2026
Mit csinĂĄlsz jĂșnius 18-ĂĄn?
Mert mi biztosan ott leszĂŒnk az idei **BeerUP Tech Fest**en, Ă©s neked is ott a helyed!
A lĂ©nyeg idĂ©n sem vĂĄltozott: izgalmas tĂ©mĂĄkkal, pörgĆs elĆadĂĄsokkal Ă©s hideg sörökkel vĂĄrunk. Aki volt mĂĄr, tudja: a BeerUP-ot a hangulat Ă©s a közössĂ©g teszi azzĂĄ, ami. Itt a legfrissebb tech topicok mellett vĂ©gre jut idĆ az ismerkedĂ©sre Ă©s arra, hogy talĂĄlkozzunk egymĂĄssal.
Gyere el, Ă©s formĂĄljuk egyĂŒtt a hazai IT közössĂ©get!
**A részvétel ingyenes, de regisztråcióhoz kötött!** Foglald le a helyed most: [https://digitalk.tech/beerup-tech-fest-2026](https://digitalk.tech/beerup-tech-fest-2026)
HĂvd meg a csapatot is! HasznĂĄld a regisztrĂĄciĂł utĂĄn kapott kĂłdodat: minden meghĂvott ismerĆsöd utĂĄn egy sörkupont kapsz tĆlĂŒnk. A promĂłkĂłd-verseny gyĆztesĂ©t pedig kĂŒlön dĂjazzuk az este folyamĂĄn.
**Tervezett agenda**:
**BrewStage program:**
**17:00 - 17:25** Bonda BalĂĄzs & Szilvai ZoltĂĄn (Diligent) - Vibe Coding a valĂłsĂĄgban - Hogyan dolgozzon egyĂŒtt Product Ă©s Engineering az AI korĂĄban?
**17:25 - 17:50** Tujner ViktĂłria (ALDI International IT Services) - Geopolitikai jĂĄtszmĂĄk hatĂĄsa az informĂĄciĂłbiztonsĂĄgra - KĂna tĂ©rnyerĂ©se az ICT szektorban
**17:50 - 18:15** Rafael Keramidas (SideQuest Bar) - NodeJS is dead, long live NodeJS
**18:15 - 18:40** GĂ©resi JĂĄnos & Torma Zsolt (Audi Hungaria) - GyĆrbĆl a vilĂĄgnak - hĂ©tköznapok Ă©s kihĂvĂĄsok egy VW Csoport Kompetencia Központ Ă©letĂ©ben
**18:40 - 19:05** Czirok LĂĄszlĂł & KĂłsa Eszter (TC2) - AI-alapĂș MSP mƱködĂ©s: observability, automatizĂĄciĂł Ă©s Day-2 ĂŒzemeltetĂ©s AWS-en
**19:05 - 19:30** Kiss TamĂĄs (Dakai Group) - AI-ready organization: hogyan tegyĂŒk a business kezĂ©be az automatizĂĄciĂłt?
**19:30 - 19:55** Lehóczky Zoltån (Lombiq Technologies) - Biztonsågos webes platformok szabålyozott környezetben: CMS, portålframework vagy egyedi fejlesztés?
**19:55 - 20:20** Kiss DĂĄvid (Nova Services Zrt.) - Egy kĂłdbĂĄzis, sok platform â meddig bĂrja a web?
**20:20 - 20:45** Tanx Wang & Bodak DĂĄniel (SANGFOR - CDSYS) - VMware utĂĄn: hogyan vĂĄlasszunk Ășj virtualizĂĄciĂłs platformot pĂĄnikmigrĂĄciĂł helyett?
**20:45 - 21:05** TakĂĄcs KrisztiĂĄn & Nagy GĂĄbor(Vivesec Box) - Hogyan vĂ©djĂŒk Ă©s hasznĂĄljuk egyszerre a vĂĄllalati adatvagyont?
**21:05 - 21:25** BĂrĂł RĂłbert (Uphome) - OkosĂ©pĂŒlet-forradalom fejlesztĆi keretrendszer segĂtsĂ©gĂ©vel
**HopZone program:**
**17:20 - 17:45** Major BalĂĄzs - Data Lake megvalĂłsĂtĂĄsa adatplatform nĂ©lkĂŒl â valĂłs idejƱ aggregĂĄlĂĄs
**17:45 - 18:10** Kelemen MĂĄrton - KiberbiztonsĂĄg Ășjratöltve: TĂșlĂ©lĂ©si kĂ©zikönyv az AI Ă©s a modern compliance korĂĄban
**18:10 - 18:35** Boros DĂĄniel - SIMD-tĆl a GPU-ig: nagy teljesĂtmĂ©nyƱ nem-markovi szimulĂĄciĂłk Rustban
**18:35 - 19:00** Papp DĂĄvid - A hĂĄlĂłzat Shazamja: ValĂłs idejƱ fenyegetĂ©sĂ©szlelĂ©s eBPF-fel Ă©s JA4+ ujjlenyomat-azonosĂtĂĄssal
**19:00 - 19:25** BorbĂ©ly MĂĄtĂ© - A naiv RAG-en tĂșl: megbĂzhatĂł AI support rendszerek strukturĂĄlt reprezentĂĄciĂłkkal
**19:25 - 19:50** MolnĂĄr Kata - Prompt, inject, breach â security testing az AI-korban
**19:50 - 20:15** Peller Balåzs (CDSYS) - Enterprise-szintƱ jogosultsågkezelés - hónapok alatt az évek helyett
**20:15 - 20:40** ElĆadĂł hamarosan (HexaIO) - Voice SDK a gyakorlatban: Ăgy lesz a hangvezĂ©rlĂ©sbĆl beĂ©pĂthetĆ fejlesztĆi komponens
**20:40 - 21:10** Varga KĂĄroly - A budapesti tech community: mi van a motorhĂĄztetĆ alatt?
**FutureShift program:**
**16:00 - 16:30** Dr. MezĆsi BalĂĄzs (CliMates' Alliance)- Hogyan tervezzĂŒnk beruhĂĄzĂĄsokat a zöld ĂĄtĂĄllĂĄs korszakĂĄban?
**16:30 - 17:15** Cserneczky TamĂĄs (CliMates' Alliance) - Hogyan alakĂtsuk termĂ©kportfĂłliĂłnkat a zöld ĂĄtĂĄllĂĄs korszakĂĄban?
**17:15 - 18:00** Kerekasztal beszélgetés - Hogyan lehet versenyképes a magyar ipar a zöld åtållås korszakåban?
**Egyéb program:**
Az esemĂ©ny sorĂĄn lehetĆsĂ©get biztosĂtunk a **KaptĂĄr Napközi** szĂĄmĂĄra, hogy bemutassa tevĂ©kenysĂ©gĂ©t Ă©s kĂŒldetĂ©sĂ©t a rĂ©sztvevĆknek.
Budapest Silent Book Club #114 â (FSZEK, Boulevard Library)
Hello everyone,
Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading.
**Schedule**
10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round
11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour
12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion
**Location** Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area.
Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there!
**[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)**
**[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)
**[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)**
This is a free event, but Meetup has its own fee. If you'd like to contribute and help keep this going, you're welcome to donate [via Revolut](https://revolut.me/schmidtpeter), every bit helps!
(we keep track of all donations in this [spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing))
Csendes Könyvklub - FSZEK Központi Könyvtår
English below
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đ Tarts egy kis szĂŒnetet a hĂ©tköznapi rohanĂĄsban Ă©s **gyere el** csendes könyvklubunkba a FĆvĂĄrosi SzabĂł Ervin KönyvtĂĄrba. Hozd magaddal az aktuĂĄlis könyvedet, merĂŒlj el benne egy ĂłrĂĄcskĂĄt, majd oszd meg velĂŒnk, amit olvastĂĄl.
đș **Hogyan talĂĄlsz meg minket:**
Az esemĂ©nyt a Központi KönyvtĂĄr fĆ Ă©pĂŒletĂ©ben, a **MetszĂ©spont** termĂ©ben (a rĂ©gi tanulĂłtĂ©rben) tartjuk: a könyvtĂĄrba belĂ©pve haladj tovĂĄbb a liftekig, de mielĆtt elĂ©rnĂ©d Ćket, fordulj balra a mosdĂłk irĂĄnyĂĄba. Az ott talĂĄlhatĂł lĂ©pcsĆkön gyere fel fĂ©l emeletet.
đĄ Az esemĂ©nyen valĂł rĂ©szvĂ©telhez nem szĂŒksĂ©ges könyvtĂĄri regisztrĂĄciĂł vagy beiratkozĂĄs, csak jelezd, hogy a Csendes Könyvklubra jössz.
đ„€ **Ătel-ital:**
KĂ©rĂŒnk, zĂĄrhatĂł ĂŒvegben hozz magaddal innivalĂłt, ha az esemĂ©ny alatt megszomjaznĂĄl. MĂĄsbĂłl inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet, de az Ă©pĂŒlet ĂĄtriumĂĄban ĂŒzemel kĂĄvĂ©zĂł.
đ **A menetrend:**
17:30 â ĂrkezĂ©s Ă©s bemutakozĂłkör: mit fogsz olvasni?
â18:45 â Csendes olvasĂĄs
18:45â19:30 â Kiscsoportos beszĂ©lgetĂ©s a könyvekrĆl (opcionĂĄlis)
đč Az esemĂ©ny utĂĄn igĂ©ny szerinti **afterezĂ©s** a [PrĂĄga KĂĄvĂ©hĂĄz Ă©s SörözĆben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekrĆl beszĂ©lgessĂŒnk! Ha csak erre jönnĂ©l, Ărj ĂŒzenetet, hogy ne kerĂŒljĂŒk el egymĂĄst.
đđș Fontos: Ez egy teljesen **magyar nyelvƱ esemĂ©ny**. A bemutatkozĂł kör az elejĂ©n Ă©s a kötetlen beszĂ©lgetĂ©s a vĂ©gĂ©n is magyarul zajlik.
Az olvasĂĄs csendje persze mindenkiĂ©, Ăgy nyugodtan hozhatsz bĂĄrmilyen nyelvƱ könyvet.
**âš** **ĂnkĂ©ntes hozzĂĄjĂĄrulĂĄs** A Meetup-felĂŒlet fenntartĂĄsĂĄra elfogadunk adomĂĄnyokat, hogy esemĂ©nyeket az eddig megszokott szĂnvonalon Ă©s nyitott emberek között tarthassuk. KĂ©rjĂŒk, amennyiben lehetĆsĂ©ged van rĂĄ, tĂĄmogasd a könyvklubot! Az esemĂ©nyen lesz adomĂĄnygyƱjtĆ doboz Ă©s Revolut QR kĂłd. KöszönjĂŒk mindenkinek, aki eddig tĂĄmogatott minket!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel!
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Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.
IniciaciĂłn a la impro
ÂĄ4 sĂĄbados diferentes!
4 sesiones de Teatro de improvisación en español.
- Nivel de español requerido B1.
- SĂĄbados 30 de mayo, 6, 13 y 20 de junio.
- 1 SesiĂłn 7000 huf
- Pack de 4 sesiones 25000 huf
- No se necesita experiencia.
- Horario 19:00h a 20: 45h.
Ven a tener un sĂĄbado diferente.
Ven a disfrutar del teatro, conocer gente y pasarlo bien.
ÂĄTe esperamos!
Registros e informaciĂłn, escrĂbenos a :
infoainaragomezbeso@gmail.com
Session #31 - Science, NOMA and the Limits of Knowledge
*âThe idea that we live in a universe without meaning is a difficult one to accept.â*
*â* Richard Dawkins
*âScience can tell us how the heavens go, but not why we are here.â*
*â* Stephen Jay Gould
**Session in english! Also available on [consciouspass.com](https://consciouspass.com/activity/philosophy-session-science-noma-and-the-limits-of-knowledge-2026-06-19/) for Karma Points.**
Science has transformed the world. It has allowed us to predict nature, cure diseases, build technologies, and understand ourselves better than any previous civilization.
But a question remains:
Are there limits to where science cannot reach? Should there be limits to science? What happens when science gets in other territories like culture, morals or values?
* **The scientific naturalist view**: reality is ultimately explained through physical processes.
* **NOMA** (Non Overlapping Magisteria) or the idea that science and religion answer different kinds of questions.
* **Critiques of scientism**: the belief that science is the only valid way of knowing.
Thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Stephen Jay Gould, and Mary Midgley approach these questions from very different directions.
**You do NOT need to have read any of the books**.
**Introduction of guests (15 minutes)**
We start with a short introduction of the topic and of the guests
* Which main driver do you think has the most influence on the outcome for a nation?
**Questions (1 hour and 45 minutes)**
1. What meaningful things are there that science will never be able to explain?
2. If a belief cannot be falsified, does that make it irrational?
3. If science explains how something happens, does it also explain why it matters?
4. Should we trust science because it is useful, or because it is true?
5. Evolution can explain why humans developed morality, would that make morality less real?
6. If the universe has no built-in meaning, can human-created meaning be just as real?
7. Would a world with perfect happiness but no truth be better than a world with suffering but genuine knowledge?
8. Is religion answering different questions than science, or are they competing?
9. If religions disappeared tomorrow, would humanity lose something important?
10. If a religious belief produces good consequences but is scientifically unprovable, should we keep it?
11. Is believing only what can be scientifically proven itself a belief that science cannot prove?
12. Can religion remain in a âseparate domainâ if it makes claims about reality (miracles, creation, afterlife)?
13. If science explains how humans came to believe in God, does that undermine the religious belief itself?
14. If only scientifically verifiable statements are meaningful, is that rule itself meaningful or scientifically provable?
15. Problem of induction: If something has always worked in the past, is that a good reason to trust it will work in the futureâor just a habit of thinking?
16. Problem of uniformity: Why do we trust that a star 10 billion light-years away follows the same rules as experiments on Earth?
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**RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup OR [consciouspass.com](https://consciouspass.com/activity/philosophy-session-science-noma-and-the-limits-of-knowledge-2026-06-19/) (get Karma Points for assisting!) In both cases, in case you cannot come, please yield your space to another person in the waiting list.
**We are testing a different days and a different places. This is a tea place so you are encourage to try some tea.**
Embodied Emotions
# Integral self-awareness workshops in Budapest
Do you ever react more strongly than the moment seems to call for?
Do you ever wonder why the people you love most can trigger the biggest reactions?
Do you ever say something in the heat of the moment and later wish you had responded differently?
Do you ever notice how quickly closeness can turn into tension, defensiveness, or withdrawal?
Do you ever get overwhelmed by a tone of voice, a look, or a silence you canât quite explain?
Do you ever feel your body respond before your mind understands what is happening?
The integral self-awareness group is a safe and accepting space where you can observe your inner processes and how you relate to others. You can gain insight into recurring patterns and experiment with more conscious, new ways of functioning.
The group supports you in letting go of your defensive layers and connecting to yourself and others without judgment. This offers a deeply nourishing experience of acceptance, while also helping you become aware of inner processes that often remain hidden in everyday life.
The focus is on experiencing bodily sensations and emotions, often beyond words. The practices are mostly movement-based and require no prior experience.
The method is based on integral psychology, associated with Ken Wilber, combining Western psychology with Eastern perspectives to support personal growth and a more loving, present way of being.
Join us if, alongside the flow of everyday life, youâd like to connect more deeply with yourself â both your light, vibrant parts and your more shadowed aspects. We work together in a closed, small group over four sessions, in a safe and supportive environment.
**Who is this for?**
This group is ideal if you havenât yet participated in a self-awareness process â especially a movement-based one â and would like to try it. Youâre also very welcome if you already have experience but are currently looking for a shorter commitment.
**What is it about?**
We all carry an inner child within us that shapes how we see the world and ourselves. It holds both our resources â spontaneity, curiosity, joy â and the deeper patterns formed through early experiences. This group helps you recognize and reconnect with these parts.
**What will you gain?**
âą A connection with your inner child
âą Deeper self-connection and emotional awareness
âą Greater freedom in experiencing your feelings
âą Acceptance: the experience of being who you are
âą Insights and experiences that integrate into daily life
âą A taste of integral self-awareness work
The sessions build on each other. At the end of the first session, we ask for your commitment to the full process.
**Application**
Joining the group is preceded by a short conversation where we get to know each other and decide together whether to work together. If the decision is mutual, your place can be secured with a payment of 7500 HUF, which will be applied to the fee of the final session.
The remaining session fees are paid per occasion.
Registration here: [https://forms.gle/9zeRqwDq25Nib6JC8](https://forms.gle/9zeRqwDq25Nib6JC8)
The events will take place with a minimum of 5 participants.
sunday hike to Kevély hill
**ă unplugged sunday hike to KevĂ©ly hill âš đ**
A morning in nature, not too far from the city ă
weâll head into the hills near PilisborosjenĆ for fresh air and good company â»
A short walk this time, early in the morning, to avoid the summer heat âïž
**đ when**
Sunday, June 21st
7:45 â 11:45
**đ meeting point**
Szentlélek tér bus stop ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/vAr44VvNxLvvJMuo9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vAr44VvNxLvvJMuo9)) Between 7:40 and 7:52.
Don't be late, or you'll miss the bus. We're returning here after the hike.
**đ„Ÿ the hike**
\~7.25 km \~350 m elevation. We'll walk up to Nagy-Kevély hill. Moderate pace, around 2.5 hours.
Route map: [https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17813588892rg1](https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17813588892rg1)
We'll get to see breathtaking views, faux castle ruins, small caves, and animal shaped rock formations.
**đ bring**
* **A BKK Pest county pass** (available on MĂV+ app), or two BKK single tickets.
* We will take bus 218, where a BKK Budapest pass is not sufficient.
* At least 1L water, snacks if you'd like.
* Comfortable clothes & walking shoes for nature.
* Sun protection (hat, sunscreen).
**đ„ group size**
Max. 20 people
If you can't join, cancel by Saturday, so others can get a spot.
Information Architecture Events Near You
Connect with your local Information Architecture community
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, weâll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. Weâll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. Weâll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Christians in Tech - Meetup #38 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growthâboth in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## đ€ Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
đĄ About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations â not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption â no guesswork required.
đ ïž What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
đ Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games!
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!
Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!























