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Hack The Box Meetup: No 17
Hack The Box Meetup: No 17
At the meetings we try to expand our knowledge in cybersecurity by solving CTF (Capture The Flag) on the HackTheBox platform. We meet every 2 weeks on Wednesday. We invite all interested people, regardless of their level! We do not have an agenda for the meeting, we will determine during which machine we will do. We focus mainly on practice, so you need to actively participate in the meeting: * bring your laptop with you * prepare a virtual machine with Kali Linux (or any system you like, but systems with the Linux kernel will be best) \-\-\- How to find us If you have trouble getting in, call 42-203-20-50 or go to our chat room - https://t.me/hakierspejs. Need more information? Contact us via chat or email. Find details here https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/
CTF-y z Hakierspejsem
CTF-y z Hakierspejsem
Spotkania z serii wymiany wiedzy podczas wspólnego rozwiązywania zadań CTF – jest to świetna zabawa pozwalająca równocześnie rozwinąć wiedzę w zakresie cyberbezpieczeństwa. Poziom trudności CTF-owego zadania ustalimy na początku spotkania. Najprawdopodobniej wybierzemy coś z platformy Hack The Box. Spotykamy się **co tydzień w środę o 19:00.** \-\-\- Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić https://at.hs-ldz.pl – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/ Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym: https://t.me/hakierspejs
Cloud Next '26 & Rooftop Networking: Building Agents with ADK @ Ojin AixHaus
Cloud Next '26 & Rooftop Networking: Building Agents with ADK @ Ojin AixHaus
Complete your event RSVP here: [https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-cloud-next-26-amp-rooftop-networking-building-agents-with-adk/](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-cloud-next-26-amp-rooftop-networking-building-agents-with-adk/) Hi. We are delighted to invite you to our hybrid (virtual and onsite RSVP available) April gathering at [Ojin AixHaus in Mitte](https://ojin.ai/community). We’ll be unpacking the top highlights from Google Cloud Next '26 its 22-24 of April [(register to get virtual spot)](https://www.googlecloudevents.com/next-vegas/) and sharing expert insights on the Agent Development Kit. **The Agenda** * 6:00 pm: Doors open for snacks, drinks, and a bit of a chinwag * 6:45 pm: Kick-off with the Ojin AixHaus crew * 7:00 pm: Google Cloud Next '26: The highlights! * 8:00 pm: [Iliyan Peychev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliyanpeychev/): Evolving Cloud Run Apps into Agents with ADK *Agents are here to stay, and Google’s ADK makes building them from scratch more accessible than ever. But in the real world, we rarely start with a blank slate. What if we have battle-tested Cloud Run applications already using Gemini that we need to evolve? How can we get the benefits of the Agentic world without a full rewrite? This session focuses on moving from manual controllers and service orchestration to Multi-Agent systems with Google’s ADK. We will explore the practical "why" and "how" of this architectural shift, along with the real-world caveats and pitfalls.* * 9:00 pm: 🍕🍻 Rooftop Drinks & Networking (with a view!) * 10:00 pm: Doors close **🙏 Thanks & Credits** A massive thank you to **[Ojin AixHaus Community ](https://ojin.ai/community)**crew for letting us in their brilliant space! **Follow Ojin AixHaus on socials: [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/ojin.ai/#)[Lin](https://ojin.ai/community)[kedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ojin-aixhaus/)[X](https://x.com/Ojin_AI)** We’d love to see you there! ***

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Hack The Box Meetup: No 17
Hack The Box Meetup: No 17
At the meetings we try to expand our knowledge in cybersecurity by solving CTF (Capture The Flag) on the HackTheBox platform. We meet every 2 weeks on Wednesday. We invite all interested people, regardless of their level! We do not have an agenda for the meeting, we will determine during which machine we will do. We focus mainly on practice, so you need to actively participate in the meeting: * bring your laptop with you * prepare a virtual machine with Kali Linux (or any system you like, but systems with the Linux kernel will be best) \-\-\- How to find us If you have trouble getting in, call 42-203-20-50 or go to our chat room - https://t.me/hakierspejs. Need more information? Contact us via chat or email. Find details here https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/
Wspólne oglądanie filmu "Dominion"
Wspólne oglądanie filmu "Dominion"
Będziemy wspólnie oglądać film dokumentalny "Dominion" o życiu zwierząt hodowlanych na farmach. Uwaga: film zawiera drastyczne sceny. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń domofonem przy bramie od ulicy na nr 100, zadzwoń telefonem na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: [https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/](https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/) Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym/Matrixowym: [https://t.me/hakierspejs](https://t.me/hakierspejs) [https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl](https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl)
Hakierspejs Jam Session
Hakierspejs Jam Session
Zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych muzyką i syntezatorami na codwutygodniowy jam session w naszym spejsie. Umiejętności muzyczne nie wymagane! Mile widziane przyniesienie własnego sprzętu, ale jak nie masz, to też znajdziejsz coś do robienia (będzie dobrze). Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń domofonem przy bramie od ulicy na nr 100, zadzwoń telefonem na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: [https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/](https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/) Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym/Matrixowym: [https://t.me/hakierspejs](https://t.me/hakierspejs) [https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl](https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl)
CTF-y z Hakierspejsem
CTF-y z Hakierspejsem
Spotkania z serii wymiany wiedzy podczas wspólnego rozwiązywania zadań CTF – jest to świetna zabawa pozwalająca równocześnie rozwinąć wiedzę w zakresie cyberbezpieczeństwa. Poziom trudności CTF-owego zadania ustalimy na początku spotkania. Najprawdopodobniej wybierzemy coś z platformy Hack The Box. Spotykamy się **co tydzień w środę o 19:00.** \-\-\- Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić https://at.hs-ldz.pl – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/ Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym: https://t.me/hakierspejs
Planszówkowanie w Hakierspejsie
Planszówkowanie w Hakierspejsie
Zapraszamy na kolejne spotkanie planszówkowe! Mamy parę gier w spejsie, ale zachęcam przynieść również własne gry! Chętnie zagramy w coś nowego. Jest też miejsce na zostawienie gier na jakiś czas w spejsie, żeby nie musieć ich targać tutaj co tydzień. \-\-\- Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić [https://at.hs-ldz.pl](https://at.hs-ldz.pl) – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej). Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj: [https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/](https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/) Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie telegram/matrix: [https://t.me/hsldz_planszowki](https://t.me/hsldz_planszowki) [https://matrix.to/#/#hs-ldz-board-games:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#hs-ldz-board-games:matrix.org)
Cloud Next '26 & Rooftop Networking: Building Agents with ADK @ Ojin AixHaus
Cloud Next '26 & Rooftop Networking: Building Agents with ADK @ Ojin AixHaus
Complete your event RSVP here: [https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-cloud-next-26-amp-rooftop-networking-building-agents-with-adk/](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-cloud-next-26-amp-rooftop-networking-building-agents-with-adk/) Hi. We are delighted to invite you to our hybrid (virtual and onsite RSVP available) April gathering at [Ojin AixHaus in Mitte](https://ojin.ai/community). We’ll be unpacking the top highlights from Google Cloud Next '26 its 22-24 of April [(register to get virtual spot)](https://www.googlecloudevents.com/next-vegas/) and sharing expert insights on the Agent Development Kit. **The Agenda** * 6:00 pm: Doors open for snacks, drinks, and a bit of a chinwag * 6:45 pm: Kick-off with the Ojin AixHaus crew * 7:00 pm: Google Cloud Next '26: The highlights! * 8:00 pm: [Iliyan Peychev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliyanpeychev/): Evolving Cloud Run Apps into Agents with ADK *Agents are here to stay, and Google’s ADK makes building them from scratch more accessible than ever. But in the real world, we rarely start with a blank slate. What if we have battle-tested Cloud Run applications already using Gemini that we need to evolve? How can we get the benefits of the Agentic world without a full rewrite? This session focuses on moving from manual controllers and service orchestration to Multi-Agent systems with Google’s ADK. We will explore the practical "why" and "how" of this architectural shift, along with the real-world caveats and pitfalls.* * 9:00 pm: 🍕🍻 Rooftop Drinks & Networking (with a view!) * 10:00 pm: Doors close **🙏 Thanks & Credits** A massive thank you to **[Ojin AixHaus Community ](https://ojin.ai/community)**crew for letting us in their brilliant space! **Follow Ojin AixHaus on socials: [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/ojin.ai/#)[Lin](https://ojin.ai/community)[kedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ojin-aixhaus/)[X](https://x.com/Ojin_AI)** We’d love to see you there! ***

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CHROMA @CCAD
CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
Version Control for Unity
Version Control for Unity
This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there. The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow. What to Expect: * An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects * An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control * Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow * Tips for getting started * No prior version control experience required * Resources for continued learning All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers. Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.
Board games at The Forge
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 9th
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 9th
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ 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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!