Infrastructure as Code

Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by Helsinki Toastmasters, focusing on mastering confidence and communication skills. Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or just starting your journey, this event is tailored for individuals looking to boost their self-empowerment and enhance their leadership skills. Our experienced mentors will share valuable insights on how to speak with conviction, project confidence, and become a compelling communicator. Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at personal development and positive thinking. Elevate your public speaking game, gain inspiration, and set yourself on the path to success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unleash your full potential. Helsinki Toastmasters welcomes you to this interactive event that promises to be both educational and fun. The meeting is in English language, meet and greet starts at 17:30, meeting starts at 17:45 pm sharp. Warmly welcome as a guest.

Hello sporty population! Let's gather around and play some football together with people from around the world! IMPORTANT! Spots are limited, so make sure you reserver yours! If you are not registered on the list, you will be kindly asked to leave; this is to ensure fair access for everyone! We will play indoors at Playbox in Vantaa on Tuesday evenings from 18.00-19.00 Age limit: 16+ You can come directly inside the hall or meet us at the entrance a bit before 18.00. MIITTI welcomes everyone to its events regardless of background or gender. You don't have to have any skills at all to come and play with us, and if you do, please come and coach us! WHERE: Playbox Vetokuja 1 01610 Vantaa Warm welcome! If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms: WhatsApp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!

Second joint functional programming meetup of 2026, hosted at the Helsinki office of Metosin and organized together with the Helsinki Haskell Users Group. There will be 3 presentations about topics in functional programming and time for questions as well as free discussion. Please contact Pekka (pekka.kaitaniemi@metosin.fi) if you'd like to give a presentation about a topic that interests you! Talks: **Using Go & Clojure with Babashka pods to create Conjtest (Ilmo Raunio)** Explores a Policy as Code tool built using Clojure/Babashka, bridging it to Golang using the Babashka pod protocol. Conjtest allows you to write and evaluate tests against common configuration file formats (such as EDN, YAML, or Terraform) using Clojure. **How I created my first RISC-V processor with Clash (Mika Tammi)** **Mu-Nu pairing (Kari Pahula)** A look into a novel layered program architecture that pairs two different ways of representing code: a finite, arrow-based tree structure (μ) for analyzing and optimizing program logic, and a and a productive, infinite monadic state-machine (ν) for the actual execution. The talk focuses on its practical uses and demonstrations. Tentative schedule: 17:15 doors open, free social activity 17:30 welcome words from Metosin 17:40 talks and Q&A 19:30 free social activity

Meetup co-organised with the Helsinki Clojure Meetup. See their page for details: https://www.meetup.com/helsinki-clojure-meetup/events/314250551 There will be 2-3 presentations about topics in functional programming and time for questions as well as free discussion. **Please contact Pekka ([pekka.kaitaniemi@metosin.fi](mailto:pekka.kaitaniemi@metosin.fi)) if you'd like to give a presentation about a topic that interests you!** Talks: TBA Tentative schedule: 17:15 doors open, free social activity 17:30 welcome words from Metosin 17:40 talks and Q&A 19:30 free social activity Please also sign up to the event via the link above!

Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :) The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹 Tervetuloa! When? ⏰ Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki The Good Coffee Company A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹 Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events

Welcome to join our Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings in English! The meetings are free of charge and you can just show up. The group consists of people of different ages and nationalities who have been meditating different periods of time. Newcomers are welcome at any time. We normally sit on chairs or on pillows on the floor, so there is no need to bring a mat and you can wear normal clothes. Meditation means mental silence or thoughtless awareness. You are present here and now, but your mind is not bombarded by thoughts from the past or the future. In this state, you feel peace and joy, which are the essential elements of the present moment. With regular practice of meditation, it is possible to establish this state within us. The group is lead by volunteers who are experienced and can offer guidance to get you started. We give a short introduction to the meditation and after that we do meditation exercises. We also give tips on how to meditate at home. After the meditation class, we have a cup of tea and there is time for questions. Welcome! We hope to see you in our meditation meetings! This video helps you to find the Kamppi Sahaja Yoga center: https://vimeo.com/199566137 More information about Sahaja Yoga meditation: www.discoversahajayoga.org (in English) www.jooga.org (in Finnish) www.sahajayoga.ru (in Russian) www.sahajayoga.es (in Spanish) Guided online meditations to support your meditation practice at home: www.wemeditate.com

A warm space to write, connect, and spend some intentional time together. We start by gathering, chatting a little, and ordering a tea or coffee if you like. Then at **18:30** we take an hour to focus on our own writing. No phones, no chatting during the writing time — just a simple way to create momentum while being in the company of others. If you are noise sensitive, bring earplugs/headphones etc.. There’s no pressure to share your work unless you feel like it — you’re always welcome to keep things private. All kinds of writing are welcome: – Creative writing – Poetry – Journaling – Essays or academic work – Anything else Any language is welcome too. After the session, you’re welcome to stay, chat, and hang out for as long as you like. Come as you are, bring whatever you’re working on, and enjoy a supportive, easygoing atmosphere ✨ **Very welcome!**

**W4CFI goes Helsec Vol. 4 on Thursday, 7th May 2026! ✨** This event is a pre-event for[ Helsec May Meetup](https://helsec.fi/events/2026-05-07_helsec_may_2026_meetup/)[ ](https://turkusec.fi/)on May 7th at 18:00 (Helsec doors open at 17:30). If you're planning to attend HelSec's meetup but don't want to go alone, join us at Oluthuone Konepaja. **➡️ The attendees joining this pre-event will have a spot reserved for the Helsec Meetup. Do not double book ticket from Helsec, but if you already have a ticket from HelSec and there is no spots here, you are welcome to join the pre-event 💜** **Please note the spots are available for women only. You will have to show up to this pre-event to have access to the Helsec event.** **To enroll the event click "Attend" in Meetup.** Remember to check that notifications from Meetup are on, since some info might come from Meetup's e-mail address. If you are not familiar with Helsec, you can check them out here: [Helsec](https://helsec.fi/). Looking forward to seeing you💜 **➡️ We have no-show policy:** If in any unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to participate and do not cancel, please be reminded that you will not be allowed to participate in any upcoming events for the next 6 months. If you are in the waiting list, we recommend checking your status in the meetup occasionally. Sometimes we have issues with email notifications. If you need to cancel your Participation, please update your RSVP status in Meetup to “Not going”. **➡️ Photos and social media** Please note that pictures from the event will be shred in our social media channels. You can opt out from being photographed at the event. **➡️ How to enroll?** The venue requires prior registration. To enroll in the event click “Attend” in Meetup. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [women4cyberfinland.com.](http://women4cyberfinland.com./)

Here’s an opportunity to learn Swedish over a good cup of coffee or tea ☕😋🇦🇹 for free! The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. In addition, we offer free (yes, free) coffee, tea, and biscuits to participants! På svenska, men på olika sätt Att prata med folk på café kan vara både nöje och utmaning. Hos oss serverar vi kaffe med mycket glädje och inspiration. Tillsammans lyssnar, pratar, läser, berättar eller skriver vi nyfiket och glatt oavsett om du har den finlandssvenska kulturen redan i blodet eller vill bekanta dig med den. Vi erbjuder deltagarna gratis kaffe eller te med lite tilltugg. When? ⏰ Usually Thursdays at 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese café: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki Välkommen! **The Good Coffee Company** **A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹** Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes: **[https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events](https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events)**

Join us for the very first **Hack The Box Meetup** hosted by **[H-T8](https://ht8.fi/en/)** at the **[Silverskin Information Security](https://silverskin.com/en/) offices** at **Helsinki, Finland!** During this event we set sail into an on-site **pirate-themed CTF competition** aimed for beginners and cybersecurity professionals alike. The challenges will cover classic categories such as **Web**, **Cryptography**, **Rev**, **Forensics**, **OSINT**, **Pwn**, **Steganography**, and **Misc**. Whether you are here to compete, learn from others, meet the local cybersecurity community, or just enjoy a fun pirate-themed hacking evening, you are most welcome! The event will be held on **May 8th, 2026**. The doors open at **3.00 PM** and close at **9.45 PM**. The event is hosted in **Finnish**. **You'll find the event registration form [here](https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/-eD4t8mvuYrBkmxGWlH-4AdqxDruZmx4bdGKNyQgocc/). Keep in mind that registering does not guarantee a spot. More information on the registration form.** **Prizes for the CTF include:** * 1 x Secret Prize * 1 x BurpSuite Pro License * 6 x BurpSuite T-shirts * PortSwigger Swag * And much more to be announced! **Things to Note:** * The event has limited seats so attendees must register in advance. * Attendees need to bring their own device to participate in the competition. The event venue will have food and drinks prepared for all attendees! **Come and find out if you have what it takes to be a pirate!**

🌍 World Breakfast Stories – A Cultural Morning Experience Start your weekend differently. Join us at Café GTC in Helsinki for a unique breakfast experience where food meets culture. Each weekend we explore a different country through a short guided story, beautiful visuals on the big screen, music, and cultural insights — all while you enjoy a delicious breakfast. 🕗 Saturday & Sunday | 7:00–11:00 🎥 15-minute cultural spotlight presentation 🥐 Full breakfast included 💶 Early Bird: €17.90 | Regular: €19.90 Limited seats (50 spots). Come for breakfast. Stay for the story. Travel the world without leaving Helsinki.

Love databases and PostgreSQL? We too! Come and learn from other users and hackers, and share your database stories over pizza. 16:30 Doors open 17:15 Introduction: Pekka & Heikki & Faheem 17:30 Ervin Weber: Beyond the Bottleneck: Building a Safety Net for Database Evolution 18:00 UpCloud PostgreSQL presentation 18:15 Some fun Slido game about UpCloud 18:30 Snack break + socializing (Bagels and soft drinks) 19:00 Stanislav Bashkyrtsev: The treacherous Prepared Statements. 19:30 Closing 19:45 End of programme

Welcome to HelSec May meetup! This event is powered by **S-Pankki**. We are excited to invite you to join us for a community evening filled with great talks, engaging discussions, and good company on **Thursday, May 7th**. We are thrilled to have two talks with three fantastic speakers lined up for the event: **Tiia Hallivuori** together with **Emilia Hjelm,** and **Santtu Sievänen**! Registration is done through HelSec ticketing system [here](https://events.helsec.fi/helsec/q7smh-3/). HelSec members have received member-registration link by e-mail. Registration opens on Friday 24.4. at 14:00. If you get a ticket but your plans change, please remember to cancel it so that someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. **Schedule (approximate)** 17:30 - Doors open 18:00 - Word by HelSec 18:10 - Tiia Hallivuori & Emilia Hjelm - AI Governance – because hype is not a control 19:00 - Q&A, networking 19:45 - Santtu Sievänen - Digital locksmithing, a story about keycards and trust 20:30 - Q&A, networking 22:00 - Event ends **Speaker bio** **Tiia Hallivuori** is a Senior Security Management Consultant at Reversec, with a legal background and hands‑on experience in data protection and privacy across both public and private organisations, including a data protection authority. Her work spans AI, privacy, and security governance, focusing on making regulation work in practice and supporting compliance. Outside of work, Tiia enjoys music, books and audiobooks, and questioning her life choices at CrossFit. **Emilia Hjelm** is a Security Management Consultant at Reversec, a computer scientist and an experienced privacy and IT professional with multidisciplinary experience spanning software development, science education, and risk management. Emilia is motivated by the critical role security and privacy play in safeguarding fundamental human rights and is committed to helping organisations navigate regulatory and compliance requirements in practice. Outside of work, Emilia enjoys relaxing through role‑playing games, shooting black powder cannons, and organising community events such as Ropecon. **Santtu Sievänen** Santtu Sievänen is working as a Security Specialist at DNV Cyber with a passion for offensive security. He also has a strong interest in NFC/RFID technology, which is also reflected in his four RFID microchip implants. Beyond his technical work, he enjoys music, nature and video games.

Zurihac shirts, or other Haskell events paraphernalia mark the spot! :D You're invited to Haskell Office Hours, a laid-back meetup where you can ask questions, get help setting up the Haskell toolchain, or just hang out with fellow Haskellers. This meetup is geared for newcomers, but experts are also welcome to show up and join in the knowledge-sharing. This meetup will occur every second week and RSVP is preferred. Meetup starts at 19:00 and runs until 20:00. For more coordination, join our [Newcomers Matrix room!](https://matrix.to/#/!wnXpJkwWACgSBBzwDh:matrix.org?via=chreekat.net&via=matrix.org&via=rauhala.info) Happy Haskelling!

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

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!

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/