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For our May meetup, we are diving deep into two very different but equally essential worlds: the art of **trashware** (giving old hardware a second life) and the high-stakes decision of choosing between **Python and Rust**. We’ll be hosted by the wonderful folks at **Buildo**. Come for the knowledge, stay for the networking! 📍 **Location and time** * **Where:** Buildo, Via Malaga 4, Milano * **When:** Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 * **Time:** 18:30 (Starts at 19:00 sharp) 🎙️ **Talk 1: How I learned to stop worrying and love (the bomb) trashware** **Speaker:** Andrea Perotti Your 101 practical course on consumer hardware and approaches you can adopt to reduce your carbon footprint. Learn the *if*, the *what*, and the *how* to start doing trashware and having fun while doing it. **BIO** **Andrea Perotti** is a Linux veteran and Senior Engineering Partner Manager at **Red Hat**, where he champions Open Source integration. Beyond the enterprise world, he is an active member of **PCOfficina**, dedicated to hardware refurbishment and community education. Andrea is a firm believer in the power of shared knowledge and sustainable tech. 🎙️ **Talk 2: Python or Rust? Yes** **Speaker:** Giacomo Barone When is it worth it? When is it not? Giacomo will dive into the trade-offs of integrating Rust into your Python workflow and how to keep your product and your team from exploding in the process. **BIO** **Giacono Barone** co-founder e head of product **@ hiop** 🍕 **Networking** After the talks, we will have our usual space for Q&A and networking. It's the perfect time to chat about your latest projects or ask our speakers for advice. **See you there!** ✋ * **Please use your real Name and Surname to register, we cannot assure you will be able to access the venue if not.** * If you have a last minute issue please remember to cancel the RSVP. * Thanks for your cooperation

### ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Registration & Access Because this event is co-hosted with Python Milano, **you must ensure you are registered in the Python Milano event with your real Name and Surname** 👉 **Original Event Link:** [View on Python Milano](https://www.meetup.com/python-milano/events/314513434/) # Rust Milan @ Python Milano: Python or Rust? Yes! **Ciao Ferrists!** 🦀 We are officially kicking off the **Rust Language Milan** user group with a very special guest appearance! For our first gathering, we are joining forces with our friends at **Python Milano** to explore one of the most exciting trends in modern systems programming: the interoperability between Python and Rust. If you’ve been curious about how Rust can provide "superpowers" to high-level languages, this is the event for you. *** ### 🎙️ The Talk: "Python or Rust? Yes" **Speaker:** Giacomo Barone (Co-founder & Head of Product @ hiop) When is it worth integrating Rust into your Python workflow? When is it total overkill? Giacomo will dive deep into the trade-offs of this powerful duo, sharing practical insights on how to boost performance without making your team (or your product) explode in the process. ***(Note: There is also a secondary talk by Andrea Perotti on "Trashware" and hardware refurbishment—a great topic for anyone who loves low-level tech!)*** *** ### 📍 Where & When * **Host:** buildo srl * **Address:** Via Malaga 4, Milano * **Date:** Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 * **Schedule:** * **18:30:** Doors Open & Welcome * **19:00:** Talks Start * **20:30:** Networking, Q&A, and Pizza/Drinks 🍕🍻 *** ### 🦀 About Rust Milan This is a new community for anyone in Milan interested in the Rust programming language. Whether you are a seasoned `unsafe` veteran or just curious about what a `Result` is, you are welcome! **See you there!**

🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES! ¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino! 🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles ⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30 📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima) 💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro. ¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café! Grupo WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8) Canal de Telegram: [https://t.me/hablamemucho](https://t.me/hablamemucho)

Join us for an engaging and fun Portuguese language exchange event! Our meetups are perfect for those looking to talk and make friends in Portuguese/Brazilian in a relaxed and friendly environment. These events run alongside our Spanish language exchange event, "Háblame Mucho." Feel free to choose the group that suits your language learning needs, or if you’re proficient in both languages, start with the Portuguese session and then join the Spanish aperitivo. When you arrive, just ask about the Spanish/Portuguese Meetup, and you'll be directed to the right group! Any questions, join our WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt202rQUbRvBLkoc6E7X5S

**Basta libri. Basta corsi. Inizia a parlare!** Puoi leggere 100 libri sul public speaking, ma non imparerai mai finché **non sali su un palco**. The Xplorers Toastmasters Club Milano è proprio questo: una **palestra di Public speaking** bilingue (IT/EN) dove puoi metterti in gioco, sbagliare e migliorare. Che tu sia un manager, uno studente o semplicemente una persona che vuole vincere la paura di parlare in pubblico, questa è la serata giusta per te. **📅 COSA ASPETTARSI:** Toastmasters international è un'associazione nata negli Stati Uniti più di 100 anni fa. Ogni serata di ogni Club del mondo è strutturata in tre parti: 1. **Discorsi Preparati:** I nostri soci presentano discorsi su vari argomenti per allenare le loro skill (Storytelling, body language, struttura). 2. **Improvvisazione (Table Topics)\*:** Esercizi di improvvisazione per imparare a rispondere con sicurezza a ogni domanda. 3. **Valutazioni:** Ogni speaker riceve da un altro socio un feedback costruttivo per capire cosa ha fatto bene e cosa può migliorare. *\*Nota:* Anche gli ospiti possono provare a buttarsi, ma **solo se lo desiderano**. Nessuno ti forzerà! **📍 DOVE E QUANDO:** Ci troviamo allo Spazio OiT (Via Porpora 14, zona Loreto) ogni 1° e 3° mercoledì del mese. * Ore **19:00**: Networking e accoglienza. * Ore **19:15**: Inizio puntualissimo. **⚠️** **Per garantire un'esperienza di qualità, accettiamo solo 9 nuovi ospiti per ogni serata.** **Assicurati il tuo posto gratuito ora!** Ti aspettiamo!

No need to book but come on time so you won't miss the show or seats!😉 It's open mic which means everyone can go on the stage to perform 🎤🎤, if you have any questions DM us on Instagram: Yellowdicomedy. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. **Follow us on Ins: Yellowdicomedy**

Ciao! 🌸 A grande richiesta, torna uno dei laboratori più amati ✨ C’è un’arte antica che insegna a non nascondere le crepe, ma a celebrarle: raccogliere i frammenti, ascoltarli e unirli con l’oro, trasformando ogni ferita in luce. La Petite Société è felice di accogliervi di nuovo in questo spazio sospeso nel tempo, insieme alla splendida @ziavirna , per un nuovo incontro dedicato al Kintsugi. Un’esperienza intima e creativa, fatta di gesti lenti e cura, dove ciò che si è rotto rinasce in una forma ancora più preziosa. Se senti che anche le tue imperfezioni meritano di brillare, questo laboratorio è per te ✨ 📅 Mercoledì 6 maggio 2026, ore 19.00 📍 Viale Molise, 51 💌 55 € ( 50 a testa, se porti con te una persona per te speciale) Ogni partecipante lavorerà su un piatto vintage di @vintageloversclubita da portare a casa, simbolo della propria trasformazione 🌸 Evento consigliato anche da @casafacile 🌷

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

**🇮🇹 𝙐𝙉𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙎 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙊𝙇𝘼𝙍𝙀** 💛 📅 **Ogni sabato** \- Salsa & Bachata 360° 🎶🔥 🔸 **22:00** Stage o gare in preserata 🎭 🔸 **Durante la serata** Show spettacolari! ✨ 🔸 **Tavolo Campus Latino riservato** – Dillo all’ingresso! 🎁 📍 **Location:** UnaMas Club, Via Adamello 21 - Bareggio (MI) 🎟️ **Evento a pagamento** ⚠ **IMPORTANTE**: Ricordati di compilare il modulo di adesione all’UnaMas prima di venire! La tessera è **gratuita ma obbligatoria** 👉 [www.unamasclub.it/tesseramento](http://www.unamasclub.it/tesseramento) 📲 **Unisciti al nostro gruppo WhatsApp** per restare aggiornato e organizzare passaggi in auto! 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ) **🇬🇧** **𝙐𝙉𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙎 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙊𝙇𝘼𝙍𝙀** 💛 📅 **Every Saturday** \- Salsa & Bachata 360° 🎶🔥 🔸 **10:00 PM** Pre-party stages or dance competitions 🎭 🔸 **During the night** Spectacular dance shows! ✨ 🔸 **Reserved table for Campus Latino** – Mention it at the entrance! 🎁 📍 **Location:** UnaMas Club, Via Adamello 21 - Bareggio (MI) 🎟️ **Paid event** ⚠ **IMPORTANT**: Register for your UnaMas membership before coming! It’s **free but mandatory** 👉 [www.unamasclub.it/tesseramento](http://www.unamasclub.it/tesseramento) 📲 **Join our WhatsApp group** to stay updated and arrange carpooling! 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9c3dd5Hd2t2uhgbF9rauQ)

**GDG AI HACK 2026 — AI Hackathon in Milan** Three days. 160 builders. €15K+ in prizes. GDG AI HACK is back for its third edition — a free AI hackathon organised by Google Developer Group PoliMi and GDG Cloud Milano. Build, ship, and compete alongside real mentors and industry sponsors at Randstad Box in Milan. **⚠️ This is not an open event. Attendance is by application only.** Apply at [gdgaihack.com](https://gdgaihack.com/) — applications close April 17. Spots are limited to 160 and reviewed on a rolling basis. *** **THE TRACKS** Three focused challenge tracks, each built around a sponsor bringing real hardware and a problem worth solving. Full briefs revealed at kickoff. * **Learn Different** (Braynr): AI for education. Cross-disciplinary teams — designers, engineers, domain experts. * **See Beyond** (Luxonis): spatial AI and computer vision with OAK camera hardware. On-device, no cloud. * **Cut the Cord** (MSI): on-device AI. What can you build when the internet is optional? Plus 10 side challenges open to all teams. *** **THE DETAILS** * 📅 May 8 — Networking night at Google Milan (Via Federico Confalonieri 4) * 📅 May 9-10 — 24h+ hackathon at Randstad Box (Via S. Vigilio 5) * 💰 €15K+ in prizes * 🍕 Free to attend — everything included * 🏆 Backed by MSI, Luxonis, Braynr, Google, GitHub Education, Corsair, Elgato, ENHANCE and many more *** **WHO SHOULD APPLY** GDG AI HACK is open to a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. You don't need to be a CS major or a seasoned developer to apply. * **University students** of all years (bachelor's, master's, PhD) and recent graduates * **All backgrounds welcome** — not just engineers. UI/UX designers, business students, humanities majors, domain experts: if you bring a perspective, you belong here * **Diverse teams win** — heterogeneous teams consistently outperform homogeneous ones. We actively encourage mixed skill sets and disciplines Apply solo or as a team of up to 4. If you apply solo and get selected, we'll help you find your people before the event. → Apply now at [gdgaihack.com](https://gdgaihack.com/) → Questions? [hack@gdgpolimi.com](mailto:hack@gdgpolimi.com)

**Venerdì 8 Maggio 2026 ci ritroviamo per il Fluo Single’s Party**, una fantastica serata dedicata ai nuovi incontri, ai single ed alle nuove amicizie al The Beach Milano. Un Grand Buffet, una bella serata, bella musica e bella gente. Avremo una zona con tavoli riservati per il nostro gruppo dove potersi gustare un ottimo aperitivo in compagnia di persone nuove, socializzando e facendo nuove amicizie… Ci riconosceremo con il braccialetto FLUO per interagire senza timidezza… E a seguire DJset revival commerciale **The Beach Milano** Via Corelli, 62 (ingresso da via Taverna) Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** Prenotazione obbligatoria, **manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** scrivendo: 8beach, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso uomini no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi **FLUO SINGLE’S PARTY** **al THE BEACH** **Venerdì 8 Maggio 2026** **dalle 21,00 alle 05,00** (all’ingresso dire: PRENOTAZIONE SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – 1 drink – Grand Buffet (aperitivo fino alle 22,30) – **Braccialetto FLUO della serata** – DJset fino a tardi – zona riservata con tavoli d’appoggio fino alle 00,00 **Se entri dopo le 00,00 fino alle 00,30:** – ingresso con una consumazione: 25€ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!! **Venerdì 8 Maggio 2026 ore 21,00** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: 8beach, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti** P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso.

BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters MEETING LOCATION: Pancicchetto (Via Solferino, 43), must buy a drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) WHEN: May 10th, 19:00-20:30 WHAT TO BRING: conversation!!, and your copy of the book SUGGESTED READING THEMES AND DISCUSSION TOPICS: * PLEASE feel free to bring your own discussion topics! * What does the story tell us about the importance of family? * Did you like the two different locations for the storytelling process? * To what extent is race important in the novel?

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo al Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

The Enna Springs, located in the upper Val Taleggio, are a true natural wonder. Beyond admiring their beauty, we will also enjoy their refreshing coolness. **PROGRAM** 11:00 AM – Meeting point at Albergo Bar dell’Angelo, Via Centro 11, 24010 Vedeseta (BG) 11:15 AM – Departure toward the Enna Springs 12:30 PM (approx.) – Arrival, free time, and packed lunch 2:30/3:00 PM – Return Difficulty: Medium–Easy – About 1 hour 15 minutes and 3.5 km of walking each way, with 150 meters of elevation gain. No special equipment or clothing required. Always bring some food and water, plus trekking shoes. **Note 1:** The starting point of the walk must be reached independently (car, bus, train, etc.) or via carpooling by coordinating with other participants in the private Facebook and/or Telegram groups reserved for members (request access once you have your membership card). **Note 2:** The “I will attend” button on Meetup is not considered valid for us. Meetup is only a page for publishing the event and giving a general idea of interest. Once you become a member, please follow the instructions for the event’s *official* registration. **COSTS AND PARTICIPATION – MIN 7 PEOPLE, MAX 30** Event reserved for Gitup Enac members. Free for 2026 members - request your participation ticket here: [http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNXJOZlBOUFo2TnU0MlJrTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR40isxRJnPDxRFBNp_iADFxV_t_IXXYerPrzof2wC-vrsxh7YCQuE9AZYVKrA_aem_0zRMrPM9cBRzv2anqxS0Zg) Not a member yet or need to renew? A membership card is required — request it here: [http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNXJOZlBOUFo2TnU0MlJrTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR40isxRJnPDxRFBNp_iADFxV_t_IXXYerPrzof2wC-vrsxh7YCQuE9AZYVKrA_aem_0zRMrPM9cBRzv2anqxS0Zg) In case of bad weather, the outing may be canceled. Participants will be notified through the dedicated groups and via updates on this page. **P.S.** Please remember that GitUp is not a travel agency but a non-profit association that brings people together to enjoy pleasant shared experiences.people together to enjoy pleasant shared experiences. [www.gitup.it](http://www.gitup.it/) [https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione](https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione)

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

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

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

Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. We’ll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability. You’ll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

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