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Bitcoin Builders, Connect with like-minded people from all over GTA! We're gathering at Firkin on Bay on Thursday, January 8th from 6pm to 8pm. Your first beverage is on us! Every second Thursday of every month, the smartest and best looking people in the space disappear from Twitter and show up at Firkin on Bay instead. While everyone else argues about charts, we're creating the companies that will matter in five years. Your next co-founder is probably already here. Are you? Best, Sunny Ray P.S. special thanks to our sponsor [Beaver Bitcoin](https://beaverbitcoin.com/): The easiest way to buy bitcoin in Canada. P.P.S. join our WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5DcEiP82bl2ebyo4VfH2w](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5DcEiP82bl2ebyo4VfH2w)

Bitcoin Builders, Connect with like-minded people from all over GTA! We're gathering at Firkin on Bay on Thursday, January 8th from 6pm to 8pm. Your first beverage is on us! Every second Thursday of every month, the smartest and best looking people in the space disappear from Twitter and show up at Firkin on Bay instead. While everyone else argues about charts, we're creating the companies that will matter in five years. Your next co-founder is probably already here. Are you? Best, Sunny Ray P.S. special thanks to our sponsor [Beaver Bitcoin](https://beaverbitcoin.com/): The easiest way to buy bitcoin in Canada. P.P.S. join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5DcEiP82bl2ebyo4VfH2w

Discover how GitHub Copilot CLI can supercharge your CI/CD workflows by integrating directly into GitHub Actions. In this session, we’ll demonstrate how Copilot can automatically review code, validate logic, and assess specifications as part of your pipeline. You’ll see practical examples of enhanced automation, improved reliability, and streamlined collaboration—all powered by Copilot’s intelligent insights. Whether you’re looking to strengthen quality gates, accelerate delivery, or experiment with fully automated workflows, this talk will show you how to unlock new levels of efficiency with Copilot inside GitHub Actions. Come at 5:30 pm have some pizza and chat for a bit. The presentation starts at 6:00 pm.

Hola! **It is time!** If you are wanting to improve or enjoy your Spanish, then join us and get ready to meet other like-minded members in lively conversations. Our November Meetup will be held at Pauper's Pub, just a stone's throw from Bathurst subway station. We usually meet on the 2nd floor but I will update you closer to the date in case there are any changes, however unlikely. Lastly, to make sure everyone gets a chance to mingle, 4 -6+ members attending would be ideal, otherwise, the meetup may be rescheduled. If you do not see us, simple ask a bartender on the same floor and they will point you in the right direction. Hope you can make it, and we will see you there! Cheers! -Mauricio Su Organizador

***This is a paid event ($5 general admission, free for students & job seekers) with limited tickets - you must [RSVP on Luma](https://luma.com/a7s95e3y) to secure your spot.*** LLMs are shifting the cybersecurity balance—in favor of attackers. ​ The barrier to sophisticated cyberattacks is dropping fast. What once required large teams and significant budgets can now be accomplished by smaller groups with moderate expertise. Personalized phishing campaigns that took weeks now take hours. Zero-day vulnerabilities that took a syndicate to detect are now discovered by independent actors. While these attacks still require technical knowledge, the pool of capable threat actors and scale of impact are rapidly expanding.While LLM-powered attacks are proliferating, but cutting-edge defenses are only accessible to well-resourced frontier labs—leaving most organizations exposed. [Diana Sarbakysh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dissatay/) (Network Engineer, and alumni of first AI security bootcamp) will: * ​Introduce frameworks for evaluating emerging AI capabilities and institutional readiness (RAND framework) * ​Demonstrate the current state of AI-enabled threats and corporate reality check through real incidents * ​Provide concrete action paths: from bootcamps and independent study resources to research opportunities and corporate security initiatives ​This talk is a call to action for corporate practitioners, security professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in improving the state of defences at large. ​**Event Schedule** 6:00 to 6:30 - Food and introductions 6:30 to 7:30 - Presentation and Q&A 7:30 to 9:00 - Open Discussions ​​​​If you can't make it in person, feel free to join the live stream starting at 6:30 pm, via [this link](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live).

send your 6$ to academynewstar@gmail.com come through Mutual street.There is parking available free at the school.Gym door close to parking. pls dont attend if payment not sent 8 hrs before the game

At Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters, we're more than just a club - we're a community. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Guests are welcome. There is no fee to visit. We meet at: Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Second Floor, RM# 224. Directions to the room can be viewed at the following link: [https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome](https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome) Members of Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills with a friendly, helpful, and encouraging group of people. As a year-round club, attendance varies depending on the season. A typical meeting involves 25-30 active members and 2-5 guests. Guests are able to: • Meet a great group of people • Participate in Table Topics • Share feedback at the end Members receive: • Learning materials • Monthly Toastmasters magazine • Access to Pathways • Online resources through Toastmasters International • An Easy-speak.org account to track speech progress We look forward to seeing you!

Join the Toronto Founders Hub every other Saturday at 4pm for our regular meetup at 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Sit down with other entrepreneurs to network and discuss business ideas or strategies. \- Broaden your network \- Get critical feedback \- Socialize in low pressure setting I look forward to seeing you!

Looking forward to having you join us! **• What we'll do** We will be meeting every 2nd Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at [The Maker Bean Cafe](https://themakerbean.com/) at [1052 Bloor Street West](https://goo.gl/maps/xB63PDggYo8PRWHC7) in Toronto. **There is no presentation or workshop** \- just people interested in 3D printing meeting to talk about it\! Please purchase a drink or food to support the event and The Maker Bean\, which donates the space at no cost to us\. **• What to bring** Curiosity about 3D printing products, services and training programs for makers of all ages. Business cards to network with other makers. **• Important to know** Join us to find out more about programs organized by the Maker Bean in Toronto and Makerwiz in Richmond Hill! [Makerwiz](https://makerwiz.com/) is Canada's hottest and coolest maker company and has been "Inspiring Boundless Creativity" since 2014\. We have been a long\-time sponsor of this group\. If you are interested in maker technologies from 3D printing and CNC to videography with drones to coding with robots\, come talk to us at our new 3DTech Shop \| DigiFab Lab \| STEAM3D Space north of Toronto\! \(120 East Beaver Creek Road\, Suite 200\, Richmond Hill\) [The Maker Bean](https://themakerbean.com/) is Toronto's first makerspace cafe (est. 2017) and where guests can enjoy great drinks and food in a warm, welcoming environment, while letting their imaginations soar by designing and making things together! We are excited to bring you Making in all its forms: from traditional arts & crafts to high-tech digital fabrication like 3D printing, laser cutting and educational workshops. Paired with locally roasted coffee and food, customers will share the experience of bringing their creative ideas to life!

This group is to discuss and practice our French . Everu

Join us for a Toronto meetup of creative coders! Every Sunday in January, we're having a meetup to work on generative sketches for Genuary! **What is Genuary?** Genuary is a series of prompts for you to do for every day in January! More info: [https://genuary.art/](https://genuary.art/) **What is creative code?** *Creative coding* refers to anything with an artistic component that uses code as a medium. We welcome artists who use code (for visuals, audio, poetry, or whatever else), designers, animators, toolmakers, researchers, or just enjoyers and people looking to learn more! **Location:** Impact Kitchen on Queens Quay (88 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6) **Join our discord** if you want to talk to everyone before/after the event, or have any suggestions for things you'd like to see or do! [https://discord.gg/ux9txXPsdJ](https://discord.gg/ux9txXPsdJ)

Non-hosted event. If anyone is interested in hosting the group, send me a message. **\*\*If you can no longer come to the meetup, please un-RSVP as soon as possible (i.e. not the day of) so someone else from the waiting list can attend\*\*** This is an informal conversation group for anyone wanting to practice / use their French and meet some new people. All levels are welcome, but having a conversational level is strongly recommended (and of course native French speakers are very welcome too!). / Il s'agit d'un groupe de conversation informel pour toute personne souhaitant pratiquer / utiliser son français et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus, mais il est recommandé d'avoir un niveau de conversation approximatif (et bien sûr, les locuteurs natifs du français sont également les bienvenus !) Nous nous rencontrerons dimanche, de 14h00 à 16h00, au foodcourt de Brookfield Place, qui heureusement a beaucoup de tables et garde la musique basse! **+ Juste un rappel que ce groupe est un lieu d'échange détendu avec les autres dans un esprit de respect, de tolérance et de réceptivité à la multiplicité des cultures et des niveaux de français représentés. Merci de respecter ces principes en participant aux meetups.**

**It's ALIVE!** This interactive workshop invites writers to **step away from the page** and into a **hands-on creative process** using playdough to design original monsters, aliens, or creatures. Participants will **sculpt their own creations**, then collaborate with others by responding to and building on each other’s designs. The workshop also includes **writing a brief history or micro-short story for each creation** to flesh out its personality, culture, and purpose. By creating characters in a **visual and tactile medium**, writers can unlock new ideas, deepen believability, and discover details they might not find through writing alone. **Suggested donation of $5 to cover the cost of workshop supplies**

​​**Important registration information: ​​To participate in this event, please sign up through [Apart Research's event page ](https://apartresearch.com/sprints/ai-manipulation-hackathon-2026-01-09-to-2026-01-11)before registering. You are also encouraged to make a team on [Apart Research's Discord Sever](https://discord.gg/Bu7h9qZJ) prior to the start of the hackathon.** ​The line between authentic interaction and strategic manipulation is disappearing as AI systems master deception, sycophancy, sandbagging, and psychological exploitation at scale. Our ability to detect, measure, and counter these behaviours is dangerously underdeveloped. ​This hackathon brings together 500+ builders to prototype systems that could help us measure, detect, and defend against AI manipulation. You'll have one intensive weekend to build something real – tools that could actually help us understand and mitigate one of AI safety's most pressing challenges. ​**Top teams get:** * ​**💰 $2,000 in cash prizes** * ​**The chance to continue development through Apart Research's Fellowship program** * ​**Guaranteed acceptance to present at the [IASEAI workshop in Paris](https://www.iaseai.org/our-programs/iaseai26) on the 26th of February 2026** ​​You will work in teams over one weekend and submit open-source benchmarks, detection tools, scenario analyses, monitoring tools, or empirical research advancing our understanding of AI trajectories. [​​​​​​Trajectory Labs](https://www.trajectorylabs.org/), the jamsite, provides a comfortable and spacious coworking space along with coffee, tea, and other refreshments (meals not provided, but there are many nearby options). Other locations will also be taking part!

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

* 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/

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Java Central Café and Roaster](https://javacentral.coffee/)**!**

**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

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

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. I've been hardware hacking a See N Say to make it say whatever I want - while the project is in progress still, it should be working by this meetup! I'll bring it for demo. [See N Say Project](https://github.com/cdeever/esp32-see-n-say) 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.