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đŸ§—â€â™€ïž Vertical Therapy – Midweek Bouldering Night (Arnhem)
đŸ§—â€â™€ïž Vertical Therapy – Midweek Bouldering Night (Arnhem)
Stuck behind a desk all week? Time to climb some walls instead! No skills needed, just good vibes. Join us at **RijnBoulder (Arnhem)** for a fun and relaxed bouldering session! Whether you're a seasoned climber or wanna try it for the first time, everyone is welcome. We’ll meet outside at the entrance, warm up a bit, and then hit the walls. Afterward, there’s always the option to grab a drink and chat. * **Where:** [Bouldercentrum RijnBoulder, Olympus 3, 6832 EL Arnhem](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fPR4qg7wdRTJHcYU6). We will be waiting inside, in/near the cafĂ©. * **Experience needed:** None! (Bring your own climbing shoes if you have them. Rentals are also available.) * **Vibe:** Casual, fun, supportive Let’s climb, laugh, and maybe even impress ourselves a little! For more information on pricing of day passes and gear rentals, [check out this page](https://mountain-network.nl/klimcentra/locaties/bouldercentrum-arnhem/tarieven-rijnboulder-2025/) on the RijnBoulder website. First time? No problem! [Some information here](https://mountain-network.nl/klimcentra/sporter/eerste-keer-boulderen/). Their website is only in Dutch, but Google Translate to the rescue: [prices](https://mountain--network-nl.translate.goog/klimcentra/locaties/bouldercentrum-arnhem/tarieven-rijnboulder-2025/?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=wapp) and [instructions](https://mountain--network-nl.translate.goog/klimcentra/sporter/eerste-keer-boulderen/?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=wapp). And if you have any questions, just let us know. ⚠ Disclaimer: Participants are responsible for their own safety.
[Nijmegen] Go Short Festival, EU Comp
[Nijmegen] Go Short Festival, EU Comp
#This meetup is around a third-party organizer (Lux Nijmegen): you need to purchase your ticket online before # **Curious about the best short films of the moment? Go Short is back at LUX Nijmegen!** Since the festival schedule is huge, I picked out two blocks from the European Competition for the meetup. **Here is the plan:** * **19:15 – 20:45 \| Block 1: EU Comp 3** https://www.goshort.nl/en/festival-program/block?programId=2982&viewingId=5093 * **21:15 – 22:45 \| Block 2: EU Comp 4** https://www.goshort.nl/en/festival-program/block?programId=2983&viewingId=5102 Feel free to drop in for just one of the blocks, or stay for the double feature. **Ticket Info:** Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Be aware that the EU Competition blocks tend to be popular and might sell faster! If you want to join for both blocks, I highly recommend getting a **Day Ticket**. Otherwise, you can just book a single ticket for the specific block you want to see. **Tickets: https://www.goshort.nl/en/tickets** **Meeting point:** I will be at LUX right by the entrance, from 18:30 and during the break between the two screenings so we can meet before each block starts. **More info**: https://www.goshort.nl/en/go-short-festival-2026 Hope to see you soon!
Los Habladores! Conversación en Español en Utrecht
Los Habladores! Conversación en Español en Utrecht
ÂĄCompartamos juntos con el grupo de personas mĂĄs divertido de la ciudad!... ÂĄen español! No necesitas ser un hablante fluido o nativo.... ÂĄSolo atrĂ©vete a compartir! Te esperamos a las 20hrs.... ÂĄEntrada gratuita! ÂĄNos vemos! ÂĄHasta entonces! 😃 Let's share together with the funniest group of people in town!... in Spanish! You don't need to be a fluent or native speaker.... Just dare to share! We wait for you at 20hrs ....Free entry! Nos vemos! Tot dan! 😃 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/habladores/ Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/nl-NL/los-habladores/ Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/los_habladores_utrecht/ Los Habladores!
Meetup in Den Bosch - File Uploads & REST, Frankenphp & web assembly
Meetup in Den Bosch - File Uploads & REST, Frankenphp & web assembly
We would like to welcome you for our next BrabantPHP meetup. This meetup will take place in Den Bosch at Projuice Learning. Starting time: 19:00 (with food). **Talk - File Uploads and REST** So you have built your fancy JSON REST API, maybe even add a fancy OpenAPI spec of your API. And then you have to add file functionality to your REST API. You will notice that your API is not made for file uploads. What is the proper strategy to handle file uploads in a REST API? This talk is interesting for backend developers and API designers who work with REST APIs and need to support file uploads. If you’ve ever built a clean JSON API and then struggled with adding file upload functionality, this session will give you practical insights and strategies for handling it properly. You’ll especially benefit if you: * Build or maintain REST APIs * Work with PHP or other backend technologies * Care about good API design and developer experience File uploads may seem simple, but integrating them into a REST architecture introduces several design challenges that many developers encounter in real-world applications. **About Pieter Jordaan:** Pieter Jordaan is lead developer at Paqt and already active in PHP for 15 years. Pieter Jordaan worked with many PHP frameworks which gives him a good idea about different perspectives and solutions for handling a problem. The last 2 years he worked silently on his open source library Apie to have better tooling for Domain Objects. **Second talk - Frankenphp meets Web assembly** By Johnny van de Laar During the Dutch PHP conference the keynote by Johan Janssens showed different ways to use Frankenphp. During this small talk I will make an attempt to show some of the examples of how to use web assembly plugins within Frankenphp. I will also talk briefly about all different ways PHP van be used these days. **About the sponsor:** Projuice Learning is a SaaS platform that helps companies professionalize internal training. Our software is widely used in the food industry to structure onboarding, manage skills and qualifications, and support continuous employee development. From our office in ’s-Hertogenbosch, we build and improve Projuice with a small and dedicated team of developers. **About the location:** The location is at the Projuice Learning office near the Den Bosch train station, **Koningsweg 2** in **Den Bosch**. It's within walking distance of the train station. Parking is possible at the office, they are free parking spots. **About the meetup:** * attending the meetup is free (as in free beer); * free food (pizza) and free drinks are provided!; * food is available between 19:00 and 19:30; * the talk will start at 19:30; * spoken language is English unless not necessary; * suitable for novice to expert level;
Shut Up & Write! [Amsterdam/ IJburg]
Shut Up & Write! [Amsterdam/ IJburg]
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at Factor-ij Amsterdam on Thursday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 11: 15 AM - Quick introductions 11: 30 AM - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 12: 30 PM - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 12:30 pm after the writing is wrapped. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Factor-ij! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Please come with your devices pre-charged, since we probably won't be always sitting somewhere with charging possibilities. Other Important Details: Travel by public transportation: 1. Take Tram 26 from the central station Amsterdam, and step out by the last stop. 2. Take bus 66 from the Amsterdam Bijlmer station, step out by Pieter Oosterhuisstraat, and further walk in the direction of the bus till the corner. FREE Wifi. Compulsory consumption is not required, but please do order a drink to honor our generous host.
Tech talk: Carreira, IA & vida na Holanda
Tech talk: Carreira, IA & vida na Holanda
Um evento pensado para a comunidade Portuguesa e LusĂłfona que trabalha em tecnologia e que vive e trabalha na Holanda. O objetivo Ă© criar um espaço seguro, prĂłximo e inspirador para partilhar experiĂȘncias reais sobre carreira, imigração, mercado de trabalho e o impacto crescente da InteligĂȘncia Artificial. AtravĂ©s de uma conversa aberta entre profissionais sĂ©nior de empresas de referĂȘncia, o evento irĂĄ abordar tanto o lado humano da mudança de paĂ­s, como as exigĂȘncias tĂ©cnicas do mercado HolandĂȘs, explorando ainda como a IA estĂĄ a transformar carreiras, equipas e processos de recrutamento com exemplos prĂĄticos. Mais do que um painel, este evento pretende ser um ponto de encontro da comunidade: um lugar para aprender, trocar ideias, fazer networking e sentir que nĂŁo se estĂĄ sozinho nesta jornada. PĂșblico-alvo: * Profissionais Portugueses ou Brasileiros que trabalham e vivem na Holanda * RecĂ©m-chegados e pessoas em processo de relocação * Comunidade internacional tech * Entusiastas de IA * Pessoas em transição de carreira para tecnologia Formato đŸŽ€ Painel de Conversa – 60 minutos 50 min: Conversa moderada 10 min: Perguntas do pĂșblico (Q&A) đŸ—Łïž Idioma: PortuguĂȘs đŸ€ Networking informal antes e depois do painel
🏊Learn how to swim in Diemen!🏊
🏊Learn how to swim in Diemen!🏊
Are you an **expat** in **Diemen** and do you want to **learn how to swim?** Look no further! Dive into **personalized swimming lessons** with **Your Personal Swim Coach**. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced swimmer seeking to refine your technique, our expert coaches offer **tailored sessions** that fit your needs. The **AGO** pool in Diemen is a small private pool originally utilized for **aqua therapy**. Therefore the water is nicely **warm** which gives ideal teaching conditions. **Don't wait any longer:** **[Sign up for a Try Out Lesson!](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/product/try-out-adult-swimming-lesson/)** Want to learn more first? Go to our **[website](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/)** or **[schedule a call!](https://calendly.com/ypsc/new-meeting)**

Information Security Events This Week

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Beekdal - Renkum (12km), April 11th
Beekdal - Renkum (12km), April 11th
Control Praxisℱ - EARLY SPRING MEETUP: AI Governance & Ethical Automation
Control Praxisℱ - EARLY SPRING MEETUP: AI Governance & Ethical Automation
**CONTROL PRAXIS - EARLY SPRING MEETUP: AI Governance & Ethical Automation in Regulated Environments** Het nieuwe jaar is alweer goed en wel onderweg. Goede Vrijdag en de paasdagen bijna achter de rug, en dan zomaar nog een tweede goede vrijdag op de agenda! En wel in de vorm van het eerste prille lente event van 2026: de Control Praxisℱ EARLY SPRING 2026 MeetUp, met als thema **AI Governance & Ethical Automation in Regulated Environments”** *Trust me, hier wil je weer bij zijn!* AI Governance & Ethical Automation in Regulated Environments is de rode draad — hip, hot and happening bij ons in de Control Praxisℱ MeetUp. Je bent van harte welkom, dit keer op **10 april, om 15:00** in **A Beautiful Mess** in Amsterdam. Nodig gerust collega’s en bekenden uit om mee te komen! **CONTROL MEETS CHAOS (AND LEARNS TO DANCE)** We hebben opnieuw gave, inspirerende sprekers bereid gevonden en daarmee een aantrekkelijke en interessante agenda voor jullie samengesteld. Gegarandeerd een bruisende, leerzame en interactieve middag — weer samen leren en samen lachen. **AGENDA** ***15:00 – Aankomst en inloop*** **15:15 *– Welkom bij ons...*** **15:30 - Van prompt naar praktijk: AI-transformatie begint bij organisatiebegrip** - [Erik de Ruiter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-de-ruiter/) **16:00 – AI-compliance: van papieren werkelijkheid naar werkende governance** **-** [Arie van den Bergen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arievandenbergen/) ***16:30 – Pauze*** ***17:00 – Blowing the Whistle with*** [Jean-Paul Sablerolle](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpsablerolle/) **17:30 – Prompt en omstandigheden: Agentische AI ​​als aanvalsvector** - *[Christiaan Ottow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaanottow/)* **18:00 – Gezamenlijke evaluatie & afronding + aansluitend een drankje** **Van prompt naar praktijk: AI-transformatie begint bij organisatiebegrip** ***[Erik de Ruiter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-de-ruiter/)*** Erik de Ruiter is AI transformatieconsultant bij [Highberg](https://highberg.com/nl/), waar hij organisaties helpt voorbij de chatbot-hype te bewegen naar AI die hun context echt begrijpt. Vanuit zijn eigen ervaring met prompt engineering, en de aha-momenten die daarbij horen, ziet hij dagelijks waarom de meeste AI-trajecten vastlopen: niet door de techniek, maar door het ontbreken van organisatiekennis. In deze talk neemt hij het publiek mee van een persoonlijk begin klein naar de grotere vraag: wat moet AI eigenlijk weten om jouw organisatie te kunnen begrijpen? **AI-compliance: van papieren werkelijkheid naar werkende governance** ***[Arie van den Bergen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arievandenbergen/)*** Arie is advocaat en oprichter van [Finnick Legal](https://finnicklegal.nl/), gespecialiseerd in financiĂ«le toezichtwetgeving. Hij adviseert financiĂ«le instellingen en hun risk- en compliance-functies over naleving van wet- en regelgeving en het beheersen van toezicht- en handhavingsrisico’s. Met ervaring in zowel de advocatuur als het bankwezen helpt hij organisaties om AI-compliance te vertalen naar effectieve en werkbare governance. **Blowing the Whistle** ***[Jean-Paul Sablerolle](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpsablerolle/)*** Jean-Paul is de oprichter van [S23K](https://s23k.com/nl/s23k-homepage-nl/), een doctrine-platform gericht op digitale soevereiniteit en Zero-Assumption Architecture. Met 26 jaar ervaring in IT- en OT-outsourcing en een achtergrond als veteraan combineert hij operationele scherpte met strategische doctrine. Hij spreekt en schrijft over het structurele gat tussen bestuurlijke aannames en technische realiteit. **Prompt en omstandigheden: Agentic AI ​​als aanvalsvector** ***[Christiaan Ottow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaanottow/)*** Christiaan werkt als CTO bij [Northwave Cyber Security](https://northwave-cybersecurity.com/nl/). In die rol houdt hij de vinger aan de pols van technologische ontwikkelingen, zowel in de maatschappij als bij de threat actors, en hij vertaalt die ontwikkelingen naar Northwave’s strategie en dienstverlening. Daarnaast treedt Christiaan met Northwave’s CERT team op als crisismanager bij grote organisaties die geraakt worden door ransomware, en is hij actief in de branchevereniging Cyberveilig Nederland. Christiaan combineert zijn technische expertise met strategisch leiderschap om complexe onderwerpen helder en inspirerend over te brengen. **ONZE SPONSOREN** Dankbaar dat wij in de gelegenheid gesteld worden om deze MeetUp's te organiseren en aan te bieden. Dit wordt mogelijk gemaakt door onze huidige sponsor: Root Industries. **LOCATIE** Wees welkom op een nieuwe, gave locatie: [A Beautiful Mess](https://abeautifulmess.nl/amsterdam/) in Amsterdam, op de begane grond van het nieuwe [Booking.com-hoofdkantoor](http://booking.com-hoofdkantoor/) met uitzicht over het IJ en het NEMO Science Museum. [Parkeren op twee minuten loopafstand](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/A+Beautiful+Mess+-+Amsterdam,+Oosterdokskade,+Amsterdam/Parking+Centrum+Amsterdam+Oosterdok,+Oosterdoksstraat+140,+1011+DK+Amsterdam/@52.3762256,4.9074778,17z/). Een droomlocatie voor onze community-bijeenkomst, vol sfeer, lekkere smaken en een inspirerende setting waar ontmoeten en verbinden centraal staan. **EVALUATIE & GROW THE CONTROL PRAXISℱ COMMUNITY** We hebben grote plannen voor de Control Praxisℱ-community: een netwerk van, voor en door ons allemaal — met chapters, conferenties en meer meetups voor kennisuitwisseling. We willen een plek bieden voor iedereen die zich soms klem voelt onder het juk van ‘beheersing’. Want -**beheersing is geen corvee** — beheersing is waardevol, leuk en nodig. Daarbij streven we naar een diverse vertegenwoordiging uit allerlei sectoren, vakgebieden en lagen van organisaties. **SPREKEN OF SPONSOREN** Wil je spreken? Laat het ons weten! Of overweeg je om de community te sponsoren **— net als [Root Industries](https://www.root.industries/)? Mail ons via** [wouter@root.industries](wouter@root.industries) voor de mogelijkheden. **KOM OOK!** We kijken uit naar je aanwezigheid en bijdragen om samen onze community verder te versterken — uiteraard in de intensief ontspannen, interactieve sfeer die je van ons kent. **Meld je nu aan — graag tot 10 april 2026, 15:00 uur bij A Beautiful Mess in Amsterdam.** **PS**: het wordt weer een vol en pakkend programma, dus: kom op tijd!
Hack Friday @ NOVI
Hack Friday @ NOVI
Ben jij gefascineerd door de wereld van hacking en cybersecurity? Goed nieuws! Wat ooit een exclusieve serie workshops was voor studenten van NOVI, is nu toegankelijk voor iedereen met een passie voor hacking. 🚀 **Hack Friday** is jouw wekelijkse dosis cybersecurity praktijk. Elke vrijdagochtend duiken we samen in de diepe, duistere wereld van een nieuwe machine of challenge, onder de deskundige begeleiding van een van de cybersecurity experts van NOVI. Het is de perfecte manier om je skills te testen, te verbeteren en iets nieuws te leren in een vriendelijke en ondersteunende omgeving. đŸ› ïžđŸ’» ### Wat heb je nodig? * **Een werkende Kali Linux installatie**: Zorg dat je klaar bent om de uitdaging aan te gaan met je eigen Kali Linux setup. * **Een nieuwsgierige geest**: Heb je zin om te leren en uitgedaagd te worden? Dan pas je perfect in onze Hack Friday! ### Waarom meedoen? * **Leer van de besten**: Onze cybersecurity experts staan klaar om hun kennis te delen en je door de challenges te begeleiden. * **Wekelijkse uitdagingen**: Elke week bieden we een nieuwe machine of challenge aan, zodat je je vaardigheden kunt blijven ontwikkelen. * **Ontmoet gelijkgestemden**: Sluit je aan bij een community van enthousiaste hackers en cybersecurity professionals. ### Details: * **Wanneer**: Elke vrijdagochtend * **Waar**: op locatie in Utrecht * **Voor wie**: Iedereen met een interesse in hacking en cybersecurity, van beginners tot gevorderden. Ben je klaar om je hacking skills naar een hoger niveau te tillen en deel uit te maken van onze groeiende community? Sluit je dan aan bij Hack Friday en daag jezelf elke week uit met nieuwe en spannende cybersecurity avonturen! 🌟🔒 Registreer nu en laat zien wat je in huis hebt! Wij kunnen niet wachten om je te ontmoeten.
IN-PERSON Book Club Meeting - KAFKA ON THE SHORE by Haruki Murakami
IN-PERSON Book Club Meeting - KAFKA ON THE SHORE by Haruki Murakami
'KAFKA ON THE SHORE' by Haruki Murakami 'The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle. Kafka on the Shore follows the fortunes of two remarkable characters. Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy. The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down. Their parallel odysseys are enriched throughout by vivid accomplices and mesmerising dramas. Cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky; a ghostlike pimp deploys a Hegel-spouting girl of the night; a forest harbours soldiers apparently un-aged since WWII. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle. Murakami's new novel is at once a classic tale of quest, but it is also a bold exploration of mythic and contemporary taboos, of patricide, of mother-love, of sister-love. Above all it is an entertainment of a very high order.' ***Please read the book and join us for a lively discussion (in English) about the contents during our afternoon book club meeting.*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PLEASE NOTE:** This is an IN-PERSON event in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Please cancel your attendance in advance if you are unable to join, so that those on the waitlist can participate. Looking forward to seeing you all IN REAL LIFE then! Best regards, Sandra
Baarn hike ~15 km
Baarn hike ~15 km
[Nijmegen] Go Short : Global South Futurisms
[Nijmegen] Go Short : Global South Futurisms
#This meetup is around a third-party organizer (Lux Nijmegen): you need to purchase your ticket online before # Curious about the best short films of the moment? Go Short is back at LUX Nijmegen! **The Global South Futurisms block will be screened on Friday.** Long dominated by Eurocentric cinematic traditions, science fiction has often served as a fantasy of conquest for the white man. Yet, in the hands of filmmakers from the Global Majority, the genre shifts register. Drawing on currents such as Arabfuturism, the films in this programme use speculative fiction as a way of thinking through generational and environmental wounds in ways realism cannot hold. In effect, the “fiction” of science-fiction becomes a powerful means of comprehension, where fabulation helps offer new political imaginaries. Other Skies invites audiences to witness speculative fiction in new hands—restless, incisive, and unmistakably its own. **Information:** I will be at the LUX entrance from 21:00. Following the screening, there is the option to join the Go Short free after-party at Cafe de Plak! **Link:** https://www.goshort.nl/en/festival-program/block?programId=2821&viewingId=5092 **Ticket Info:** Tickets must be purchased online in advance. **Tickets:** https://ticket.goshort.nl/nl-NL/Show/Details/GS-Other-Skies-Global-South-Futurisms-10-apr-837434 **More info**: [https://www.goshort.nl/en/go-short-festival-2026](https://www.goshort.nl/en/go-short-festival-2026) Hope to see you soon!

Information Security Events Near You

Connect with your local Information Security community

CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)
Why APIs Are Every Attacker's Favorite Target
Why APIs Are Every Attacker's Favorite Target
Please see below for details of our April 15 event. Visit our [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/owasp-toronto-april-2026-tickets-1986283430209) page to RSVP! APIs power virtually every web and mobile application, accounting for over 80% of all Internet traffic. And APIs are under attack. Gartner states APIs have become the “most frequent attack vector," resulting in hundreds of highly successful, high profile breaches. This API security presentation covers 1) why attackers love APIs, 2) real-world breaches (and how they map to the OWASP API Security Top 10), and 3) best practices to keep APIs secure.
TBD: Trivia & Happy Hour
TBD: Trivia & Happy Hour
We're bringing the community together for a casual happy hour with ServiceNow-themed trivia, food and drinks, and great conversation. Details coming soon - for now, save the date and plan to join us for connection and fun.
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ 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!
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD