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Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

Come and play boardgames with others in English! This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/jatszohazprojekt?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1595155088470709) for more information. We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile! ***Important*** **This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash. You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own — — — After you bought your ticket head upstairs where the bistro is, we will probably be at the biggest table, near the bar. Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)

Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval! Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz! Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót! Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak. Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4. Jelentkezés és további infók: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)

**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere** Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall? Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+). No prior experience needed — just curiosity and willingness to move 💪 **Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian *** ### 🔹 Monday — Bouldering (Low Wall) Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement. 🕔 **17:00–18:40** 📍 Mountex, 1134 Budapest, Váci út 19 📌 **Pre-registration required** **Training:** 4000 HUF / person **Gym entry (paid separately):** * Adults: 3500 HUF * Children under 14: 2290 HUF Equipment rental available on site. *** ### 🔹 Thursday — Rope Climbing (15 m Wall) Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor. 🕔 **17:00–19:00** 📍 BigWall, 1047 Budapest, Károlyi István u. 10 📌 **Pre-registration required** **Training:** 5000 HUF / person **Gym entry (paid separately):** * Adults: 3990 HUF * Students (under 26): 2990 HUF * Children under 14: 1990 HUF All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym. *** ### ⭐ Why join? * Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching * Small groups and personal attention * Adults & kids train together * Safe environment and clear instruction * Great way to get stronger and meet active people * In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors** *** ### 💳 Regular climbers If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass: **29,000 HUF — 8 consecutive sessions** *** 👉 **Sign up in advance — spots are limited.** Feel free to message me if you have questions!

**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, you’ll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.* **The Original Budapest Alternative Street Art & Jewish Tour 🎨✡️** Step off the beaten path and uncover Budapest’s vibrant street art culture and rich Jewish heritage on this immersive walking tour. Led by passionate local guides, this experience dives deep into the creative soul of Budapest’s 7th District—the historic Jewish Quarter—where history, art, and urban culture collide. Stroll through colorful streets filled with murals, hidden galleries, and cultural hubs, while learning how the city’s Jewish roots and post-communist era inspired a wave of artistic freedom. From synagogues and memorials to alternative bars, design studios, and community spaces, every stop tells a unique story about resilience, identity, and creativity. Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or a curious traveler, this tour offers a new perspective on Budapest’s most dynamic neighborhood. **🌟 Highlights** * Discover Budapest’s underground art scene and creative community * Explore the Jewish Quarter, its landmarks, and living heritage * See murals, installations, and street art masterpieces * Visit local galleries, ruin bars, and design spaces * Learn how Budapest’s history shaped its modern identity **✅ What’s Included** * Professional local guide * Walking tour through the Jewish Quarter & alternative neighborhoods * Insights into art, history, and local culture * Small-group experience for an authentic connection

**Note:** *We receive bookings from many different platforms, so you can expect a lively group with people joining from all over the world. When you join this tour, you’ll be part of a fun, social crowd ready to explore the city together.* **Discover the Heart of Budapest — History, Culture & Hidden Stories** Step into the soul of Hungary’s capital with The Original Budapest Walking Tour, a perfect introduction to the city’s fascinating history, vibrant architecture, and rich culture. Whether it’s your first time in Budapest or you’re returning to see it from a local’s perspective, this tour offers the ultimate way to truly understand what makes the city so special. Led by passionate local guides, this walking tour takes you on a journey through both sides of the Danube — Buda and Pest — exploring their contrasts and connections. From royal palaces and heroic squares to ruin bars and romantic river views, every stop reveals a story that shaped Budapest’s identity. Get insider tips, local anecdotes, and a deeper appreciation for the people and events that made this one of Europe’s most enchanting capitals. **🌟 Highlights** * Explore Buda and Pest, the twin cities that form Budapest * Visit famous landmarks like St. Stephen’s Basilica, Chain Bridge, and Buda Castle * Learn about Hungary’s communist and royal past from expert local guides * Discover hidden gems and local hangouts off the beaten path * Enjoy a fun, engaging, and budget-friendly way to explore the city **✅ What’s Included** * Professional local tour guide * Comprehensive walking tour covering key historical and cultural sites * Insider recommendations for food, nightlife, and attractions * Small group experience for a more personal touch

**This week's venue: Beer People \| Lázár utca 7\, Budapest 1065** We hold a bi-weekly workshop to encourage creative writing where we share pieces of creative writing and solicit feedback from the other attendees. Some members also use the forum to find others with whom to collaborate, edit work, and/or brainstorm plot, themes, settings, and so forth. And from time to time, we participate in competitions, recite and/or offer material for events organized by other groups. At the moment there is no prompt for this particular meetup. Instead, writers are invited to submit something they have (or are working on) or to craft a short story specifically for the event. Of course, there's no pressure to submit something. Many participants are interested in hearing ideas, questioning the authors, and examining style and technique. Often, we explore other published works as well. The submission guidelines are as follows: 1. limit the piece to 850 words (to give enough time for any other submissions being read at the event); 2. make the text available (though you can read it aloud) for the other attendees. Many authors bring a few printed copies, but one can also pre-post the item on [bpcw.slack.com](http://bpcw.slack.com) in the "_NextMeetup" channel (write me at eahofer (at) gmail if you aren't a member already); 3. have a question in mind for the group about the submission; and, 4. If offering something from a longer work, be prepared to give a little bit of background first.

**Join us for our next Ethereum Meetup in beautiful Budapest!** **What to expect** * Casual vibes * Networking & community activities * A mix of general and technical talks & discussions * Drinks & snacks **↗️ [Luma](https://luma.com/h1sjaqmz)** **🧭 Make sure to check out "*How to Find Us*" in the Location section to get the exact instructions on how to entry the space** 📑**Agenda** 🕡 **6:30 - 7:15 pm** * Arrivals * Introduction, community goals, Ethereum core development & ecosystem news - Eniko (EF) 🕢**7:15 pm - 7:45 pm** Economic security behind proof generation - Norbert Vadas⁩ (ZkCloud) 🕢**7:45 pm - 9:30 pm** * Community games, open discussions, networking * Pizza and drinks 🍕 🍺🍷 The agenda is subject to change. The event’s primary language is English to accommodate all. The events are always interactive and we encourage discussions. 💬 *Az elsődleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de természetesen próbálunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problémát jelent, van lehetőség kérdésre, vagy az előadások után diskurzusra.* **Organizers and sponsors** * Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation) * Guild.xyz

**Details** The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺 \-\-\- **💻 Egyedi fejlesztés > Építészet és szoftverek** Az **építészet** és a **szoftverfejlesztés** világa elsőre távolinak tűnhet, pedig ma már elválaszthatatlanul összefonódnak. Az **Éptár Kft.** évek óta azon dolgozik, hogy az építészek számára olyan egyedi megoldásokat hozzon létre, amelyek nemcsak megkönnyítik a tervezést, hanem új szintre emelik a hatékonyságot és a kreativitást. Az **személyre szabott szoftverek fejlesztése** nem csupán technológiai kihívás – ez egy folyamatos párbeszéd az építészek igényeiről, a globális trendekről és a jövő építőiparáról. Hogyan születik meg egy ötletből egy világszerte használt kiegészítő? Mi kell ahhoz, hogy egy szoftver valóban **értéket teremtsen**? És hogyan lehet összehangolni a szoftverfejlesztés logikáját az építészet kreatív világával? Gyere el, és ismerd meg az Éptár történetét, a kulisszatitkokat és azt, hogyan formálja a cég a **digitális építészet jövőjét**! ✔ Jelezz vissza, hogy biztosítsd a helyed. \-\-\- 🏨 **Helyszín** Puzl CowOrKing Budapest [Budapest, Lajos u. 126-130, 1036](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4741d9e6ce93dba1:0x2a6269c0d6db9ba3?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 📋 **Agenda** 18:00 - Kapunyitás 18:30 - 1. előadás: **Csizmadia Mihály** 19:00 - 2. előadás: **Horváth Gábor** 19:30 - 🎈 Social Time ☎️ **Ha plusz infóra van szükséged, hívj minket** Szalai Dóra +36 20 314 0421 Gaschitz Ágnes +36 20 2122427 \-\-\- 🎤 **Előadások** **Csizmadia Mihály - [Éptár Kft.](https://www.eptar.hu) / Project Manager** **Eladás címe:** Az Éptár-Story **Előadás összefoglalója:** Hogyan indult egy magyar cég, amely ma már világszerte elérhető? Mi volt a motiváció, melyek voltak a legnagyobb mérföldkövek és kihívások? Megtudhatod, hogyan lehet építészeknek terméket tervezni és fejleszteni, miért jó az Éptárban dolgozni, és mi viszi előre a csapatot. **Horváth Gábor - [Éptár Kft.](https://www.eptar.hu) / Fejlesztési Vezető** **Eladás címe:** Add-onok fejlesztése - Betekintés a kulisszák mögé **Előadás összefoglalója:** Technikai betekintés a kulisszák mögé: miért van szükség kiegészítőkre Archicadhez és Revithez? Hogyan zajlik a fejlesztés, milyen technológia és szakértelem kell hozzá? Mikor éri meg egy projektbe belevágni, és milyen párhuzamok vannak a szoftverfejlesztés és az építőipar között? Ez az előadás nemcsak inspiráló történeteket, hanem gyakorlati tudást is ad arról, hogyan formálja az Éptár a digitális építészet jövőjét. \-\-\- **💬 Prezentációk utáni kötetlen beszélgetés** Az előadások csak a kezdet! Maradj velünk egy laza, kötetlen beszélgetésre (és falatozgatásra 🥗🥐). \-\-\- **Szeretnénk kifejezni őszinte köszönetünket az Éptár Kft. és a** **Puzl CowOrKing** **nagylelkű szponzorálásért.** ☝️ **RSVP** Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t (Visszajelzés a Meetup oldalon, hogy jössz-e)! Ha valamilyen okból mégsem tudsz eljönni, kérünk, frissítsd a visszajelzést, hogy helyet szabadíts fel valaki más számára. **📸 Fényképek, videók** Készíts te is fényképeket és töltsd fel ide a meetup.com rendezvény oldalára. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket! **💡 Neked is van egy Meetup témád?** Rendezvényeinket a te hozzájárulásoddall folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani. Ha van egy témád, vagy szeretnéd, ha céged szponzorálna egy rendezvényt, esetleg szeretnél segíteni a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk. **Előadónak jelentkezem: [https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8](https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8)** **Máshogyan akarok beszállni: [https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79](https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79)** \-\-\- The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺

AWS re:Invent 2025 has just wrapped up in Las Vegas, marking a major shift into the era of Agentic AI and next-gen cloud infrastructure. Join the AWS Serverless Budapest community for this special meetup as we bring the most impactful announcements back home! This year, **2 speakers** will guide you through the breadth of new features that are transforming the cloud landscape. Instead of a single deep dive, our focus is to explore the fresh opportunities available to builders right now. We will cover the practical—such as the new **Database Savings Plans**, **Regional NAT Gateways**, and **CloudFront pricing updates**—alongside the cutting-edge, including **Amazon Nova** models, **AWS Transform**, and the autonomous **DevOps and Security Agents**. From **Global Infrastructure** and **EU Sovereign Cloud** updates to the latest in **Compute** (EKS, ECS Express) and **Networking** (Post-Quantum TLS, VPC Lattice), we’ll look at how these changes fit into your real-world architecture. Come for the news, stay for the demos, and catch up with the community vibe! **Agenda** 18:00 - Arrival 18:15 - Highlights from re:Invent: EU Sovereign Cloud, Compute, and Networking 18:50 - AWS re:Invent 2025 Recap: Cost Optimization & Autonomous AI Innovations 19:25 - Networking **Highlights from re:Invent: EU Sovereign Cloud, Compute, and Networking** In this session, I’ll bring the atmosphere of AWS re:Invent to the meetup by sharing personal experiences, key takeaways, and the most important things to keep in mind when attending such an event. I’ll then dive into the EU Sovereign Cloud, covering what has been announced so far, why it matters, and the impact for organizations operating in Europe. Finally, I’ll walk through the most important new AWS service features in the compute and networking space and what they mean in practice. **AWS re:Invent 2025 Recap: Cost Optimization & Autonomous AI Innovations** Unlock AI-driven efficiencies and cost optimizations with AWS's latest innovations! Explore key AWS re:Invent 2025 launches: * Database Savings Plans reduce costs up to 35% across DB services, * CloudFront Flat Rate pricing simplifies billing, * DevOps Agent and Security Agent enable autonomous operations, * AWS Transform modernizes applications with AI, * Bedrock and Nova enhancements boost generative AI capabilities. **SPEAKERS** **Arpad Csoke** Arpad Csoke (csaapi) has been serving in the role of Senior Solutions Architect at AWS for over three years now. His responsibilities include helping enterprise customers navigate the AWS environment, acting as a technical consultant in solving their problems. Previously, he held leadership positions for many years at major players in the online automotive market, such as [kocsi.hu](http://kocsi.hu/) and [hasznaltauto.hu](http://hasznaltauto.hu/), where he was responsible for operations for over a decade. Additionally, he participated in operating a major American job portal for five years, having the opportunity to leverage his AWS knowledge. **Adrian Mezei** Adrian Mezei is a Cloud Architect and AWS Community Builder who leads the Cloud Migration Service Line at Snapsoft. He has worked with enterprise clients to design and implement AWS infrastructures, focusing on serverless architectures, complex landing zone setups, and scalable networking designs. Adrian is also passionate about IaC using Terraform to build and automate robust, scalable deployment pipelines. Outside of work, he remains deeply involved in the AWS community, sharing knowledge and mentoring others in their cloud journey. **The event will be held in English.** The event is created in collaboration with AWS Serverless Budapest User Group.

**📗 About This Event** Let's clear something up: most business events are theoretical. You sit through a lecture, take some notes, and go home to the same problems. This session is designed to fix that. It's a friendly, uncorporate gathering for independents focused on real execution. **⚠️ A Quick Heads-Up** After two exciting events and many valuable conversations with you, it felt like the right moment to take the next step. Season Two begins now! This season, the Circle opens up even more. Besides our usual format, we’re inviting founders who are actively building and running their businesses to share how things work for them in practice - in their own words, from their **own experience**. Our focus shifts to real examples, real workflows, and open knowledge sharing from people who are doing the work day by day. **🗓️ The Agenda & What You'll Learn** We've invited two founders from two completely different worlds to share their practical blueprints. No theory. Just real mechanics. * **17:45:** Arrive, grab a drink, and connect * **18:10 - 18:30:** Building a hands-on business from raw idea to physical product. We dive into the world of professional engraving. How do you handle logistics, craftsmanship, and delivering a tangible product in a digital world? This is business you can touch. * **🎁 18:30 – 18:35:** A super secret surprise * **18:35 – 18:55:** Ugly ads win. We ignore polished marketing and only trust raw, real reviews. That is User Generated Content (UGC). But how do you scale "authenticity"? We are showcasing our a AI platform built specifically to generate these high-performing assets. We’ll cover why low-fi content converts, the insights behind the engine, and how to automate trust. * **18:55 – 19:00:** Future plans of CircleBudapest * **19:00 – 20:00:** Genuine networking & conversations with quality food and drinks * 20:00 onwards – Drinks at a nearby bar: relaxed chats, nothing serious 🔍 Who Is This For? This is for the freelancers, founders, and independents in Budapest who are tired of “hustle culture” speeches. It's for people who want to see under the hood of other companies. Whether you sell physical goods or digital services, you’ll learn the operational reality of running a business today. **📍 Location & The After-Party** We'll be hosting at the fantastic KLUSTER Coworking space. After the official part ends, a big table will be reserved for us at an undisclosed secret location nearby for those who want to continue the conversation. **⚖️ The Legal Bit** Our imaginary lawyers wanted us to mention again that we'll be taking some photos. By attending, you consent to this. Thanks for reading — cannot wait for you to join! Bence & Nándi

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/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7). We’ll 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 bar’s 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"

30\. Magyar Atlassian Meetup Mondjam vagy mutassam? Hogyan teremthetünk valódi értéket a projektekben változó környezetben? **PMI-minősítéssel rendelkezők számára a rendezvényen való részvétel 1 PDU pontot jelent!** A 30. Magyar Atlassian Meetup egy különleges mérföldkő: ezúttal az adaptív projektmenedzsment kerül fókuszba. Az esemény célja, hogy választ adjon arra a kérdésre, hogyan tudunk a folyamatosan változó környezetben valóban értéket teremteni a projektekben – nem csak módszertanok betűjét követve, hanem azok szellemiségét a gyakorlatban alkalmazva. Az eseményen gyakorló szakemberek közösen keresik a választ arra, hogyan reagálhatnak a projektcsapatok a folyamatosan változó igényekre, és miként lehet a szabályok puszta követése helyett a módszertanok valódi szellemiségét átültetni a mindennapi munkába. Az eseményt követően lehetőség nyílik a hallottak megvitatására az előadókkal és a többi résztvevővel – remek alkalmat teremtve a tapasztalatcserére és kapcsolatépítésre. Az esemény így nemcsak szakmai tudást, hanem inspirációt és közösségi élményt is kínál minden projektvezetőnek, agilis coachnak és érdeklődő szakembernek. **Részletek és regisztráció:** https://www.meta-inf.hu/esemenyek/30-magyar-atlassian-meetup-adaptiv-projektmenedzsment Várunk szeretettel! A META-INF csapata

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 growth—both 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)

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 growth—both 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)

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**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 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.