Infrastructure as Code

Welcome to explore one of the most hyped trends in the conversational commerce: Voice AI ### **⛄️ Join us in the February meetup about Voice AI in conversational commerce** **Voice AI** is a powerful channel within conversational commerce, enabling businesses to drive sales and conversions through real-time, two-way conversations. By combining automation with human expertise, Voice AI handles initial engagement, common questions, and lead qualification efficiently at scale, while seamlessly handing off complex interactions to human teams. This hybrid approach replaces static forms and slow follow-ups with natural, dynamic conversations; shortening sales cycles, improving customer experience, and delivering measurable revenue growth. Let's explore this interesting topic with these top-tier experts! **The speakers** * Matiyas Haile, CEO/CTO @ Omnia Voice * Petri Raatikainen, Commercial Director @ Omnia Voice **[Omnia-Voice ](https://www.omnia-voice.com/?utm_source=ProductOwnerMeetupFeb24th2026)**is a Finnish Voice AI company focused on providing scalable, multilingual voice infrastructure. They work at the infrastructure layer of voice automation, enabling enterprises and service providers to build, extend, or modernize their own CX platforms. Where: Nitor Office, Aleksanterinkatu 46, 6th floor (next to Mummotunneli) When: Tuesday, 24th of February, from 17:30 to 19:30 Bonus: Snacks, drinks, and great company! Through inspiring talks, hands-on discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers, we aim to value and highlight the role of the Product Owner to one of innovation, pride, and strategic impact. Each session brings together practical insights from industry leaders with first-person, real-life stories from local and global product professionals who have tackled challenges and achieved breakthroughs. Whether you’re fine-tuning stakeholder management, mastering prioritization, or seeking inspiration, you’ll find a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and advance your skills. Join us in shaping a movement where Product Owners are recognized as key drivers of outcome orientation, innovation and value, transforming the profession into a globally celebrated craft. Doors open until 17:00. **After 17:00 ring the doorbell, and we'll open the door for you.**

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.

# **DataTribe Meetup #7 - Data engineering and AI @ Snowflake** Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Location: Snowflake Office, Epicenter, Helsinki ⏰ Time: 17:00 – 20:00 Join the DataTribe Collective and the Snowflake User Group Helsinki for an evening of practical data engineering insights, community discussion, and networking—marking the start of a new collaboration as we look ahead to 2026. After two years of growing a practical, community-driven data engineering and analytics meetup, DataTribe is entering its next phase with a new collaboration alongside the Snowflake User Group Helsinki—bringing joint events that combine real-world insights, strong speakers, and exposure to modern data platforms. Bringing on expertise from Neste, Finnair and Snowflake. This meetup will be hosted at Snowflake’s new office at Epicenter, Helsinki. **Please note:** RSVP on meetup.com does **not** guarantee entry. **Kindly complete the official registration via the Snowflake User Group page:** https://usergroups.snowflake.com/events/details/snowflake-helsinki-presents-snowflake-finland-user-group-helsinki-february-2026-at-epicenter/ ️ **Agenda** **17:00 – 17:20** Doors Open, Snacks & Mingling Arrive, grab some food, and connect with fellow data professionals. **17:20 – 17:30** Opening Words Hosts: Mika Heino (Snowflake User Group Helsinki) & Elvira Gizatullina (DataTribe Collective) **17:30 – 18:10** Miquel Peredo Zürcher, Lead Data Engineer at Neste — Presentation & Q&A (Topic details to be announced) **18:10 – 18:50** Venkata Varanasi, Data Platform Architect at Finnair — Presentation & Q&A (Topic details to be announced) **18:50 – 19:00** ☕ Short Break **19:00 – 19:30** Elli Pennanen, Senior Partner Solution Engineer at Snowflake — Presentation & Q&A (Topic details to be announced) **19:30 – 20:00** Open Networking & Mingling 20:00 Doors Close **Event Info** Venue: Snowflake Office, Epicenter, Helsinki Food & Drink: Snacks provided Audience: Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Platform Engineers, Data Architects, and data-curious professionals Format: In-person, technical talks + Q&A + networking Note: Photos may be taken for community recap and marketing. Attendance implies consent, always used respectfully. About DataTribe DataTribe Collective is a community for data professionals who value practical knowledge, honest conversations, and learning from real production experiences. Join the tribe: datatribecollective.com

(SWE nedan) This is a language café for anyone who wants to practice their Swedish through discussion in a laid-back environment. Swedish Language Café takes place every Tuesday at Luckan, and the programme is adapted according to the participants’ needs and wishes. Swedish Language Café is organised in collaboration with Kvinnliga Akademiker i Helsingfors. The Swedish Language Café meets at Luckan, Georgsgatan 27 / Yrjönkatu 27 every Tuesday at 17:30-19:00. There is no need to sign up in advance. For more information: integration@luckan.fi SWE Swedish Language Café är ett språkkafé som är öppet för alla som vill öva svenska via diskussioner i en avslappnad miljö. Språkkaféet hålls varje tisdag och programmet anpassas enligt deltagarnas behov och önskemål. Språkkafét ordnas i samarbete med Kvinnliga Akademiker i Helsingfors. Språkkafét hålls på Luckan, Georgsgatan 27 klockan 17:30-19:00. Förhandsanmälan krävs ej. För mera information kontakta integration@luckan.fi

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

Here's an opportunity to practice German over a good cup of coffee in a cozy Viennese coffee house ☕️ The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. You can also enjoy specialties from Vienna ☕️ When? ⏰ Usually Tuesdays from 16:00 - 17:00 Where? In a cozy Viennese Café & Restaurant: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki Herzlich willkommen! Tässä mahdollisuus harjoitella saksaa hyvän kahvin äärellä viihtyisässä wienilaisessa kahvilassa ☕️ Tapahtumat ovat ilmaisia ja mukana on aina saksaa äidinkielenään puhuva henkilö. Saat myös kokeilla erikoisuuksia Wienistä. ☕️ Milloin? ⏰ Yleensä tiistaina klo 16.00-17.00 Missä? Viihtyisässä wieniläisessä kahvilassa ja ravintolassa: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki Herzlich willkommen! The Good Coffee Company Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki www.thegoodcoffee.co A Taste of Vienna PS: Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events

**Welcome to Azure and Friends February meetup at [Black Belt Consulting](https://blackbelts.fi/) in Helsinki! This time we are gathering at the other side of PItkäsilta in Hakaniemi, just a short metro ride from the Central Railway Station.** Save the date and join us to spend some time with likeminded people and to listen interesting presentations about Azure. Event will be held in **English**. **We have a no-show policy:** In accordance with our [code-of-conduct](https://www.azureandfriends.com/code-of-conduct), if you are not able to participate and do not cancel, you will not be allowed to participate in upcoming events for the **next six months**. **Waitlisting:** If the event is full, please join the waitlist as seats usually free up closer to the event date. Organizers will also remind attendees to review their RSVP status couple days before event. **Photos, Live streaming and Social Media:** Please notice that we reserve rights to takes photos of the event and speakers and publish them in our social media channels. Some events might be recorded or live streamed. If you wish not to be in photos or recordings, please contact one of the organizers at the event. **LinkedIn:** Consider following **[Azure and Friends](https://www.linkedin.com/company/azure-and-friends/)** at LinkedIn **Event agenda:** 16:45-17:15 - Doors open and food 17:15-17:25 - Azure and Friends Intro 17:25-17:35 - Welcome words by **Black Belts** 17:35-18:10 - **Multi-agent Orchestration patterns in Agent Framework** by **Pasi Huuhka (Zure)** 18:10-18:20 - Break 18:20-19:00 - **TBA** by **Oskari Heikkinen (Datablink**) 19:00-21.00 --> Networking

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: [https://luma.com/sets1ldo](https://luma.com/sets1ldo) Welcome to the VTC (Vietnamese Tech Community) TechTalk at our Zalando Helsinki Tech Hub in Kamppi! **TechTalk EP8: Modern Cloud Architectures — Hyperscale Cloud, Bare Metal Cloud & Edge Computing** ☁️️⚡ ​Where does your workload belong? In the world of modern infrastructure, the "Cloud" is no longer a single destination. It's a spectrum of performance, cost, and control. ​Join us for TechTalk EP8 as we navigate the three pillars of the modern stack: * ​**Hyperscale Cloud:** For massive ecosystems and flexibility. * ​**Bare Metal Cloud:** For raw power and predictable costs. * ​**Edge Computing:** For ultra-low latency and global scale. We have 3 talks lined up for the evening: \- Cloudflare Workers by [Benjamin Bui](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/binh/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1771972656039967&usg=AOvVaw12jMnjE2VqYsrY9HMoQyfg) \- Hyperscale Cloud vs Bare Metal Cloud by [Tri Hoang](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/tri-hoang-24b104150/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1771972656039967&usg=AOvVaw0JggQaqkN8uVWNYv9Elxkw) Welcome! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: [https://luma.com/sets1ldo](https://luma.com/sets1ldo)

We all know how rewarding it is to organize meetups. But we also know how hard it is sometimes. Finding sponsors, venues, speakers, budgets… We at UpCloud cherish communities and some of us are meetup organizers too! Let’s join our forces together and meet in Organizer’s meetup on 25th of February 2026! No marketing, no sales, no pitches. Just we, the organizers. What is your struggle? What UpCloud can offer you? How can we work together? How to build the “community of communities”? We will discuss all of this over beverages and snacks! Join us in our office: Location: UpCloud office, Aleksanterinkatu 15 B, 7th floor, 00100 Helsinki **The event is invite-only for meetup organizers! If you are interested to join us, let us know!** Together we will create Helsinki’s Developers Knowledge Hub and be a vital part of it!

---- Fully booked! --- (please RSVP to the waiting list) We have a date and time now confirmed! Agenda: * Supercell presentation: How Supercell Uses Databricks and AI to Automate Compliance Workflows. (Amin Javidan, Senior Data Engineer at Supercell, Sinan Sakaoglu, Senior Software Engineer at Netlight) *Learn about Supercell’s compliance strategy and operating model, and how their AI-powered PII Hunter solution, built on Databricks, helps them automate compliance* * Neon co-founder, Heikki Linnakangas: Neon to Lakebase journey through Vantaa * Food & Drinks and networking Venue Full -- Sold out!

Welcome to the meetup Women & Non-binaries in QA! The event offers a supportive and safe space for women, non-binary people, and anyone in IT who does not identify as a man. The aim is to build community, share practical knowledge, and **deep dive to quality assurance**. It is also a place for open conversations about IT work and improving inclusion in the industry. The purpose of the event is to have a sociable evening and our first theme is **Test Automation and AI.** You’ll meet Meri Alho (Test Automation Developer) and Virpi Tuohisto (Head of Test Automation & AI) from VALA and Caroline Liu Chang (AI advisor, Design Principal for Data & AI) from Siili. Meri and Virpi will introduce you to the world of Test Automation and how you can utilize AI in it, and Caroline will talk about the AI powered software development process. Whether you’re already working with test automation and AI looking for new ideas or completely new to these themes - this event is for you! Anyone interested in networking with like minded people, learning about test automation and AI, and hearing career stories from professionals in the field is welcome. **Host and venue** This meetup will be hosted by VALA at their Erottaja office. Your hosts from VALA will be Anni Paro and Maria Lavemäki. This event will be held in English. VALA’s office, Erottajankatu 11 B, 3rd floor, 00130 Helsinki. You’ll find the entrance on the courtyard. At the door, you’ll find a door buzzer labeled “VALA”. Unfortunately VALA office is partially inaccessible. For more detailed information about accessibility, practical matters or need of assistance, please contact Anni (+358503247484) or Maria (+358503058503). **Event Program** 16.30 Doors open, refreshments, food and mingling 17.00 Opening words from the organizers 17.15 1st presentation + Q&A 18.00 Break 18.30 2nd presentation + Q&A 19.00 Mingling 20.00 Venue closes **How we meet / Our Approach** During this event, we’ll follow the safer space guidelines, which you can find below: * be respectful * avoid assumptions * give space to others * take accountability and have an open mind * intervene These guidelines will be presented more detailed at the event. Also, please respect the host and arrive on time. If you are unable to attend, remember to update your RSVP so that people on the waitlist can join instead. **How to enroll?** Click "Attend" in Meetup and answer the questions to register. If the event is full, no worries! We recommend joining the queue, as cancellations may still occur on the day of the event.

PyData Helsinki is grateful to be hosted by RELEX this February. This time the event has a data engineering theme with talks suitable for various experience levels. **Schedule:** 17:30 Doors open 18:00 PyData Helsinki intro 18:05 Relex intro 18:20 **Refactoring bespoke integrations with dlt** by [Juuso Montonen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juuso-montonen-7127ab20/) 18:50 **How indexes work in relational databases** by [Stanislav Bashkyrtsev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasbashkyrtsev/) 19:20 Break 19:50 PyData Helsinki Quiz 20:00 **⚡️ You could use DuckDB** by [Miikka Koskinen](https://miikka.me/) 20:15 **⚡️ Zero to Pipeline: When Data Connectors Just Work** by [Olusola Akinsulere](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akinsulereolusola/) 20:30 End of programme, move to suitable pub If you can't come in person, catch the stream at [https://www.twitch.tv/pydatahelsinki](https://www.twitch.tv/pydatahelsinki).

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!

Excited to share that AWS Cloud Club's first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm - 6pm! We’re collaborating with [Big Data & Analytics Association](https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-data-analytics-association/) to host [Alok Jha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-jha-42abb928/), Head of Product Management for AWS Intelligent Application Protection at Amazon Web Services, for a tech talk + Q&A on his journey in leading cutting-edge innovation in industry. If you’re interested in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or product management, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Make sure to join our Meetup and GroupMe to stay up to date for future events and collabs!

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. (NOTICE - Location change!) This session will be at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Library in the Conference Room 2.

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

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Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.