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Google Cloud Budapest Meetup is back! Join us on June 17th at the Aliz office in Budapest for an evening of deep-tech insights, practical engineering strategies, and networking with fellow Google Cloud and AI enthusiasts. As AI tools reshape the development landscape, the definition of a "good engineer" is shifting. This meetup isn't about generic AI prompts - it's about the concrete skills and old-school engineering discipline required to build reliable, scalable, AI-native applications. 🎫 The event is free, but seats are limited. **Save yours now! 👇** ⌛ Register here: [https://www.aliz.ai/en/event/google-cloud-budapest-meetup-2026](https://www.aliz.ai/en/event/google-cloud-budapest-meetup-2026) ================= **Talk 1** **Becoming a Context Engineering Professional in Your Domain** by Tamás Imets (AI Solution Architect), Aliz The most underrated skill in the AI era: context engineering. How to structure prompts, design context windows, and become a force multiplier in your technical domain. Practical patterns from the field that turn good engineers into AI-native practitioners. **Talk 2** **The Revenge of the Fundamentals: old-school ideas winning in the AI era** by Máté Czékus (Lead Architect) and Aamna Tayyab (Head of Delivery), Adroit Group The core argument: LLMs accelerate code generation are non-deterministic and inconsistent by default, which makes foundational engineering practices and tooling more important then ever. Teams that skipped the fundamentals, or was still hand rolling checks when AI arrived are paying for it at integration boundaries — it'll be way more harder to guide agent to write compliant and consistent code, and even harder to review the huge amount that was generated. Three fundamental tools doing more work than they get credit for: * JSON Schema — enforcing the contract between modules * TDD — writing the tests before the code * Linters and formatters — static governance that guides the shapeand correctness what the model sometimes misses even with context Máté brings a live demo: one real multi-cloud cost explorer example showing what AI tooling produces by default vs the disciplined version side by side. ================= 📣 Meet the speakers **Tamás Imets** An **AI Solution Architect** at **Aliz** who has been tinkering with tech since age 13 - moving from taking apart toys for robots to founding an AI startup where he led product and engineering. When he’s not building AI-native systems, you’ll find him backpacking through East Asian megacities, playing squash, or experimenting with new musical instruments. **Máté Czékus** He is a **software engineer** at **Adroit Group** who spends his days planning, testing, and refactoring systems while exploring the latest technologies. A passionate specialty coffee enthusiast and functional programming nerd, he believes that if you can build something, you should also be able to deploy and maintain it. **Aamna Tayyab** As **Head of Delivery** at **Adroit Group**, Aamna works at the intersection of product and engineering analyzing requirements, shaping architecture, and turning ambiguous ideas into work teams can actually deliver. Alongside her job, she co-organizes GDG Budapest and stays active in the Google developer community. ================= ☁️ Exclusive Google Cloud meetup in Budapest. 🍕 Cool presentations from experts and a networking opportunity - drink and snacks are on us. 🏎️ Free guarded parking. 🐶 Dog-friendly venue. ⌚️ Arrival from 18:30, presentation starts at 19:00. 🎫 Free, limited seats event, ensure yours by registering: https://www.aliz.ai/en/event/google-cloud-budapest-meetup-2026

ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT❗❗ Join us for another amazing Hot Paprika Comedy🌶️ Night at Bunkert! We have an amazing lineup of international🌍 comedians waiting to make you laugh! **Please comment under the post in the events discussion tab if you want a spot to perform!**\* FREE Show‼️But donations are appreciated💸 Hosted by : Tauseef Seats are on a first come first serve basis. So, come a bit earlier to make sure you have a seat.🪑 Follow Hot Paprika Comedy' to stay updated on future events: https://www.facebook.com/hotpaprikacomedy

Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól! Várunk szeretettel! **Időpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő **Oktatók** Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre [További részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu) ✦✦✦ Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**. **🕒 Time** Wednesday, 7:00–8:15 PM **📍 Location** Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor **Teachers** Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól! Várunk szeretettel! **Időpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő **Oktatók** Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre Órarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/) ✦✦✦ Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**. **🕒 Time** Wednesday, 8:15–9:30 PM **📍 Location** Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor **Teachers** Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

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/ICAamEEv2GCAMKM977k0Wm). 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! Also everyone can bring 1 guest only. Don't bring more, we wont have enough seats! Thanks you!

==DATE CHANGED== May 27th's event is re-scheduled --> to Jun 17. This month's meetup discusses 3 papers from the ICLR 2026 conference held in April. This won't be as much of a deep dive into one paper, but I'd like to give an overview / some intuition on latest modeling approaches in cell modeling & AI in biology. 1 - [scDFM](https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.07103) \- a **flow matching** model predicting cell transitions in the transcriptomics space as a result of applying perturbations 2 - [TxFM](https://openreview.net/pdf?id=NqZqClqtTK) - **a masked autoencoder style foundation model** trained on a well-curated transcriptomics dataset. Authors demonstrate: how important data quality is in biological models, outweighing sheer scale. 3 - [VCWorld](https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.00306) \- a **world model** approach for virtual cell simulation. A **white-box, cell simulator** approach that **combines structured biological knowledge with LLMs** === ENTRY DETAILS === \- QR code with entry information is available in the "Photos" section of this event page\. \- Gate closes at 18:15 \- no late entries\.

HunBAN Startup Arena is a **monthly event series** by the Hungarian Business Angel Network (HunBAN), created to connect **early-stage founders** with **angel investors** and the **wider startup ecosystem**. Each edition blends **inspiring fireside chats** with **live startup pitches** and **Q&A** from the audience and experienced investors. The event series provides a regular platform for: * **Early-stage startups** to showcase ideas and gain valuable investor insights * **Business angels** and investors to discover the local startup dealflow * **Ecosystem players and students** to engage with Hungary’s dynamic startup scene After the official program, participants are invited to stay for **networking** — continuing the conversation in an informal, inspiring setting. Current Event Details **📅 Date & Time:** 2026\. June 17\. 18:00 \- 22:00 **📍 Venue:** STRT Office, Budapest, Lövőház street 39. 🎟️ **Tickets**: https://www.tixa.hu/startup-arena-june-20260617 **🎤 Fireside chat:** From Capital to Community: How O3 Partners Is Rewriting the VC Playbook * Guest: Péter Oszkó - Founder & Managing Partner at O3 Partners * Guest: Hyun Kyung Noh - Investment Director at O3 Partners * Host: Ádám Brándisz - Community & Operations Manager at HunBAN O3 Partners is building a new gateway to private capital in Europe. With roots in Central and Eastern Europe, the company acquires and develops stakes in fund managers, investment advisers, and investment funds across venture capital, growth equity, and buyout strategies. Today, O3's partner network includes firms such as 3TS Capital Partners, Catalyst Advisory, and OXO Labs, representing more than €300 million in assets under management and over 90 investments to date. As the private capital industry continues to consolidate, O3 is opening its next phase of growth to individual investors through an equity crowdfunding campaign on SeedBlink. **🚀 Founders pitching their investment case:** * coming soon

Mit csinálsz június 18-án? Mert mi biztosan ott leszünk az idei **BeerUP Tech Fest**en, és neked is ott a helyed! A lényeg idén sem változott: izgalmas témákkal, pörgős előadásokkal és hideg sörökkel várunk. Aki volt már, tudja: a BeerUP-ot a hangulat és a közösség teszi azzá, ami. Itt a legfrissebb tech topicok mellett végre jut idő az ismerkedésre és arra, hogy találkozzunk egymással. Gyere el, és formáljuk együtt a hazai IT közösséget! **A részvétel ingyenes, de regisztrációhoz kötött!** Foglald le a helyed most: [https://digitalk.tech/beerup-tech-fest-2026](https://digitalk.tech/beerup-tech-fest-2026) Hívd meg a csapatot is! Használd a regisztráció után kapott kódodat: minden meghívott ismerősöd után egy sörkupont kapsz tőlünk. A promókód-verseny győztesét pedig külön díjazzuk az este folyamán. **Tervezett agenda**: **BrewStage program:** **17:00 - 17:25** Bonda Balázs & Szilvai Zoltán (Diligent) - Vibe Coding a valóságban - Hogyan dolgozzon együtt Product és Engineering az AI korában? **17:25 - 17:50** Tujner Viktória (ALDI International IT Services) - Geopolitikai játszmák hatása az információbiztonságra - Kína térnyerése az ICT szektorban **17:50 - 18:15** Rafael Keramidas (SideQuest Bar) - NodeJS is dead, long live NodeJS **18:15 - 18:40** Géresi János & Torma Zsolt (Audi Hungaria) - Győrből a világnak - hétköznapok és kihívások egy VW Csoport Kompetencia Központ életében **18:40 - 19:05** Czirok László & Kósa Eszter (TC2) - AI-alapú MSP működés: observability, automatizáció és Day-2 üzemeltetés AWS-en **19:05 - 19:30** Kiss Tamás (Dakai Group) - AI-ready organization: hogyan tegyük a business kezébe az automatizációt? **19:30 - 19:55** Lehóczky Zoltán (Lombiq Technologies) - Biztonságos webes platformok szabályozott környezetben: CMS, portálframework vagy egyedi fejlesztés? **19:55 - 20:20** Kiss Dávid (Nova Services Zrt.) - Egy kódbázis, sok platform – meddig bírja a web? **20:20 - 20:45** Tanx Wang & Bodak Dániel (SANGFOR - CDSYS) - VMware után: hogyan válasszunk új virtualizációs platformot pánikmigráció helyett? **20:45 - 21:05** Takács Krisztián & Nagy Gábor(Vivesec Box) - Hogyan védjük és használjuk egyszerre a vállalati adatvagyont? **21:05 - 21:25** Bíró Róbert (Uphome) - Okosépület-forradalom fejlesztői keretrendszer segítségével **HopZone program:** **17:20 - 17:45** Major Balázs - Data Lake megvalósítása adatplatform nélkül – valós idejű aggregálás **17:45 - 18:10** Kelemen Márton - Kiberbiztonság újratöltve: Túlélési kézikönyv az AI és a modern compliance korában **18:10 - 18:35** Boros Dániel - SIMD-től a GPU-ig: nagy teljesítményű nem-markovi szimulációk Rustban **18:35 - 19:00** Papp Dávid - A hálózat Shazamja: Valós idejű fenyegetésészlelés eBPF-fel és JA4+ ujjlenyomat-azonosítással **19:00 - 19:25** Borbély Máté - A naiv RAG-en túl: megbízható AI support rendszerek strukturált reprezentációkkal **19:25 - 19:50** Molnár Kata - Prompt, inject, breach – security testing az AI-korban **19:50 - 20:15** Peller Balázs (CDSYS) - Enterprise-szintű jogosultságkezelés - hónapok alatt az évek helyett **20:15 - 20:40** Előadó hamarosan (HexaIO) - Voice SDK a gyakorlatban: így lesz a hangvezérlésből beépíthető fejlesztői komponens **20:40 - 21:10** Varga Károly - A budapesti tech community: mi van a motorháztető alatt? **FutureShift program:** **16:00 - 16:30** Dr. Mezősi Balázs (CliMates' Alliance)- Hogyan tervezzünk beruházásokat a zöld átállás korszakában? **16:30 - 17:15** Cserneczky Tamás (CliMates' Alliance) - Hogyan alakítsuk termékportfóliónkat a zöld átállás korszakában? **17:15 - 18:00** Kerekasztal beszélgetés - Hogyan lehet versenyképes a magyar ipar a zöld átállás korszakában? **Egyéb program:** Az esemény során lehetőséget biztosítunk a **Kaptár Napközi** számára, hogy bemutassa tevékenységét és küldetését a résztvevőknek.

Hot Paprika Comedy Presents: Open Air English Comedy Showcase! Looking for the perfect way to spend your summer evenings? Join us at Mixát for our Open Air English Comedy Showcases, bringing you top-tier laughs under the sky! Shows kick off at 7:30 PM — but we recommend arriving early as seating is limited! Entry is free, but we suggest a minimum donation of 2000 HUF to help support the hardworking comedians and organizers who bring these shows to life. We accept cash, revolut, transferwise or your kidneys. Expect a carefully curated lineup featuring the best English-speaking comedians Budapest has to offer. It’s the perfect blend of comedy, community, and summer vibes. In case of bad weather, don't worry. We have an indoor venue where we can host the show. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and laugh your way through the summer with Hot Paprika Comedy!

Please sign up in advance! Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz! Sign Up: https://forms.gle/CouTc9QdmoPqEkRp8 Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at Bunkert, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect: Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits! Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez will keep you entertained. Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts . Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can! Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!

*“The idea that we live in a universe without meaning is a difficult one to accept.”* *―* Richard Dawkins *“Science can tell us how the heavens go, but not why we are here.”* *―* Stephen Jay Gould **Session in english! Also available on [consciouspass.com](https://consciouspass.com/activity/philosophy-session-science-noma-and-the-limits-of-knowledge-2026-06-19/) for Karma Points.** Science has transformed the world. It has allowed us to predict nature, cure diseases, build technologies, and understand ourselves better than any previous civilization. But a question remains: Are there limits to where science cannot reach? Should there be limits to science? What happens when science gets in other territories like culture, morals or values? * **The scientific naturalist view**: reality is ultimately explained through physical processes. * **NOMA** (Non Overlapping Magisteria) or the idea that science and religion answer different kinds of questions. * **Critiques of scientism**: the belief that science is the only valid way of knowing. Thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Stephen Jay Gould, and Mary Midgley approach these questions from very different directions. **You do NOT need to have read any of the books**. **Introduction of guests (15 minutes)** We start with a short introduction of the topic and of the guests * Which main driver do you think has the most influence on the outcome for a nation? **Questions (1 hour and 45 minutes)** 1. What meaningful things are there that science will never be able to explain? 2. If a belief cannot be falsified, does that make it irrational? 3. If science explains how something happens, does it also explain why it matters? 4. Should we trust science because it is useful, or because it is true? 5. Evolution can explain why humans developed morality, would that make morality less real? 6. If the universe has no built-in meaning, can human-created meaning be just as real? 7. Would a world with perfect happiness but no truth be better than a world with suffering but genuine knowledge? 8. Is religion answering different questions than science, or are they competing? 9. If religions disappeared tomorrow, would humanity lose something important? 10. If a religious belief produces good consequences but is scientifically unprovable, should we keep it? 11. Is believing only what can be scientifically proven itself a belief that science cannot prove? 12. Can religion remain in a “separate domain” if it makes claims about reality (miracles, creation, afterlife)? 13. If science explains how humans came to believe in God, does that undermine the religious belief itself? 14. If only scientifically verifiable statements are meaningful, is that rule itself meaningful or scientifically provable? 15. Problem of induction: If something has always worked in the past, is that a good reason to trust it will work in the future—or just a habit of thinking? 16. Problem of uniformity: Why do we trust that a star 10 billion light-years away follows the same rules as experiments on Earth? *** **RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup OR [consciouspass.com](https://consciouspass.com/activity/philosophy-session-science-noma-and-the-limits-of-knowledge-2026-06-19/) (get Karma Points for assisting!) In both cases, in case you cannot come, please yield your space to another person in the waiting list. **We are testing a different days and a different places. This is a tea place so you are encourage to try some tea.**

Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on Saturday! I will host this session, so please follow my instructions! 🙏 IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Friday, 12:00 PM. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST. Do not come Level of expectation : intermediate - advanced Venue: HODOS TAMAS Badminton Hall Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! There are 2 courts booked for us for 3 hours from 12:00 till 15:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2000-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

English below \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📚 Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és **gyere el** csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál. 🗺 **Hogyan találsz meg minket:** Az eseményt a Központi Könyvtár fő épületében, a **Metszéspont** termében (a régi tanulótérben) tartjuk: a könyvtárba belépve haladj tovább a liftekig, de mielőtt elérnéd őket, fordulj balra a mosdók irányába. Az ott található lépcsőkön gyere fel fél emeletet. 💡 Az eseményen való részvételhez nem szükséges könyvtári regisztráció vagy beiratkozás, csak jelezd, hogy a Csendes Könyvklubra jössz. 🥤 **Étel-ital:** Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet, de az épület átriumában üzemel kávézó. 🕑 **A menetrend:** 17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni? –18:45 – Csendes olvasás 18:45–19:30 – Kiscsoportos beszélgetés a könyvekről (opcionális) 🍹 Az esemény után igény szerinti **afterezés** a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást. 🇭🇺 Fontos: Ez egy teljesen **magyar nyelvű esemény**. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik. Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet. **✨** **Önkéntes hozzájárulás** A Meetup-felület fenntartására elfogadunk adományokat, hogy eseményeket az eddig megszokott színvonalon és nyitott emberek között tarthassuk. Kérjük, amennyiben lehetőséged van rá, támogasd a könyvklubot! Az eseményen lesz adománygyűjtő doboz és Revolut QR kód. Köszönjük mindenkinek, aki eddig támogatott minket! Várunk szeretettel! \-\-\-\- Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.

Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on Saturday! Tina will host this session, so please follow her instructions! 🙏 IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Thursday, 12:00 PM. Any cancellation should be done by Thursday 12 noon. Any cancellations after these fully chargeable It is mandatory to wear a dedicated indoor shoes (no outdoor shoes are allowed to be worn when entering the courts) WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST, Do not come Level of expectation : Beginner Venue: Tüskecsarnok Sportscentre: 1117 Budapest, Hevesy György út, Sportscentre Map: http://tuskecsarnok.hu/wp-content/uploads/tuske-map-1-full.png Look for #7 on the map. More info in the "How to find us" section of the Meetup event. Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! There are 3 courts booked for us for 1,5 hours from 10:30 till 12:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12 people, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2500-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

**Join Nova Scribes for an in person Scribe Circle** to practice graphic recording together and build the kind of community that makes solo work feel a little less solo. We'll spend the heart of our time graphic recording a former Nova Scribes talk on visual practice as well as spend some time reflecting on our work and sharing real time feedback. **Who is this for?** Graphic recorders, visual practitioners, sketchnoters and anyone who listens, thinks, and draws at the same time. Whether you've been doing this for years or you're still finding your style, you're welcome here. **No prior experience with the group required.** Bring your paper and markers - a few foam boards will be available. The fee covers the price of the venue.

Bruce in the USA is playing at Reston Station Plaza to celebrate the 250th anniversary if the USA! There will be Epic Fireworks after the show! Because this group is so popular, let's grab some space at 5:30! Bring chairs so you don't have to stand the whole time. The group starts at 7:00.

**Join us in Falls Church for conversations that go beyond small talk.** Higher Grounds – Falls Church is where this growing network of gatherings began: a space for thoughtful, authentic dialogue about what matters most. Whether we’re exploring the nature of happiness, the challenges and possibilities of midlife, spirituality, culture, capitalism, parenting, or the role of art and travel in a meaningful life, every conversation is shaped by the people in the room. There’s no set leader or rigid agenda—just a shared commitment to listen as much as we speak. We start with brief introductions focused on what makes you *you* (not your LinkedIn bio), then dive straight into whatever is on people’s minds. The direction of each meetup emerges organically, making every event unique. MANDATORY: PLEASE REVIEW OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES IN THE GROUP DESCRIPTION. Everyone is expected to engage in respectful conversations and listen deeply as well as share. We have a zero tolerance policy of sexual harassment and hate speech. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others in Falls Church who are also seeking deeper conversations. **Suggested Questions: Life Stages & Transitions** 1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging? 2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists? 3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about? **Suggested Questions: Identity After the Roles** 1. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you? 2. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed? 3. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted? **Suggested Questions: AI & Being Human** 1. What human experiences will AI never truly understand? 2. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do? 3. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated? **Suggested Questions: Belief & Meaning** 1. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space? 2. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live? 3. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self? **Suggested Questions: The Modern Psyche** 1. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have? 2. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire? 3. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept? **Suggested Questions: Work & Purpose** 1. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you? 2. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors? 3. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years? **Suggested Questions: Relationships & Connection** 1. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why? 2. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best? 3. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others? **Suggested Questions: Time & Mortality** 1. What are you running out of time to say or do? 2. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite? 3. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail? **Suggested Questions: Society & Culture** 1. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense? 2. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing? 3. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years? **Suggested Questions: Personal Philosophy** 1. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way? 2. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out 3. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?