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**Hey fellow AWS enthusiasts! ✨** This April we welcome **[Philipp Hoyer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-hoyer-621555174/)**, Lead Engineer at Rackspace Technology. He'll walk us through a journey of AWS' popular containerization services Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS running on Fargate by discussing which fits best for which use case, where EKS can make you go nuts and when ECS might shines brighter - or vice versa. **📆 Tonight's Agenda** 19:00 - Welcoming **19:15 - Talk by Phillip** 20:15 - Networking Thanks to our friends at **[CodeCam:N](https://www.codecamp-n.com/)** who open their offices for us and sponsor food and drinks for this evening. Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻 Nora & Frank \-\-\- The talk ⤵️ **An AWS Container Journey - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly featuring ECS and EKS** EKS on Fargate promises fully managed Kubernetes with zero node management—but the reality is often more complex than expected. This talk explores the journey of building a production workload on EKS Fargate, starting with the initial motivations and architectural decisions. It uncovers three non-obvious pitfalls that only surface during real-world implementation, including challenges with load balancing, EFS integration, and logging. For each case, the underlying issues and the required workarounds are dissected to reveal the hidden operational complexity behind the “serverless” promise. Based on these insights, the talk takes a critical look at whether ECS on Fargate would have been the simpler alternative. It provides a concise overview of ECS, highlights its own limitations, and delivers a direct comparison between ECS and EKS. The session concludes with clear, experience-driven guidance on when to choose which service—helping teams avoid costly assumptions and make better architectural decisions in AWS container environments. The speaker⤵️ Philipp is a Lead Engineer at Rackspace Technology who enjoys turning complex cloud architectures into solutions that actually work in practice. He started in software development, moved through the DevOps world of pipelines, containers, and Kubernetes, and eventually specialized in AWS. He has built and operated cloud solutions ranging from big data and streaming platforms to containerized and serverless workloads. With experience in both insurance and automotive, his focus today is on real-world cloud challenges—especially the ones that don’t show up in the docs. Get in contact with Philipp on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-hoyer-621555174/) \-\-\- **Please note:** At the event, photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes both by our hosts and our location sponsors. We try to offer a hybrid experience by providing a video stream of the talk. There will be no recording published after the event. Please also keep in mind, that we try our best effort to provide a good streaming experience. We don't offer a professional stream, so delays, technical issues or other interference are a matter to be tolerated.

Living in Luxembourg can feel intense — pressure, decisions, sometimes a quiet sense of being stuck. More about me: https://lindaburchi.com This is a small, informal coffee meetup to slow down, reflect, and get a bit more clarity on what’s going on in your life right now.

🚀 UPDATE: MEETUP CAPACITY LIMITED (Moving to Luma) RSVPs are limited on Meetup, but we have opened additional spots on our new official platform, Luma. 👉 Secure your priority spot here: https://luma.com/rh62yp2l ℹ️ Why are we moving to Luma? We are progressively moving the Lux Finance Circle to Luma to offer a cleaner, professional experience: 🚫 No Spam: Unlike Meetup, Luma respects your inbox. No marketing clutter or random notifications - just the calendar invite and the event recap. ⚡️ Zero Friction: No app download or account creation required. Register in 10 seconds with just your email. 📊 Exclusive Perks: Get automatic calendar syncing and access to our post-event Recap PDFs (charts & key takeaways). As part of this transition, we are restricting Meetup spots progressively and adding more to the new platform. 👉 Secure your priority spot here: https://luma.com/rh62yp2l 📢 Welcome to our next Lux Finance Circle meetup! Everyone has a number. A savings target. An amount that would mean they never have to worry about money again. The problem is, almost nobody actually knows what their number is. Most people invest without a clear target. They contribute to their brokerage account, pick some ETFs, and hope it works out. But hope is not a strategy. Without knowing how much is enough, you can't know if you're saving too little, taking too much risk, or even if you're on track at all. This session is an open discussion about the math behind financial independence. Not the Instagram version. The real version: how to calculate what you actually need, what assumptions go into that calculation, and what most people get wrong usually, by throwing numbers around. 🧭 Format of the Event This is a casual, discussion-based gathering with no long presentations. We'll sit around the table, and your host Romain will kick things off with a short introduction covering: * Why "save as much as you can" is not a real plan * The key variables that determine whether you'll reach financial independence (and which ones you can actually control) * How small changes in your assumptions can dramatically shift your timeline * The most common mistakes people make when projecting their financial future From there, we open the floor for discussion. Bring your questions, your assumptions, and your curiosity. Recommended Preparation Before the event, think about this: if someone asked you today "how much money do you need to never worry about money again?", could you give a confident answer? And if so, how did you arrive at that number? 👥 Who Can Join? Everyone is welcome. This discussion will be especially valuable if you are: * An investor who contributes regularly but has never calculated a concrete target for financial independence. * Someone who has used online calculators or rules of thumb (like "25x your expenses") but isn't sure those numbers apply to your situation in Luxembourg. * A professional who wants to move from "I hope this is enough" to "I know exactly where I stand." 📌 Practical Info * 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 18:30 (you can also arrive later). * 🗣️ Language: The event will be in English. * 📍 Location: Hotel Le Place d'Armes (18 Place d'Armes, Luxembourg). The bar is hidden at the back. Ask at reception for directions if you are unsure. * 🍻 Drinks: Drinks are self-paid at the venue bar. * 👥 Limited Seats: Please RSVP so we can manage space.

The long awaited Brazilian Zouk night is back! Join us on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟴 at Lumi Studio for a fun, beginner-friendly Brazilian Zouk workshop followed by an open social dance. Be part of Brazilian Zouk Luxembourg!✨ Workshop: 𝟭𝟴:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟯𝟬 \| All levels welcome Explore Brazilian Zouk techniques in a fun and supportive environment. More details coming soon! Social: 𝟭𝟵:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟮𝟮:𝟯𝟬 Enjoy an open dance floor, great music, and connect with the local Zouk community. Taught by: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮 & 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗲 Luxembourg’s dedicated Brazilian Zouk instructors. Manuela is a certified teacher with 9 years of experience and while Filipe brings his energy and dedication to create a dynamic, fun and supportive learning experience for all levels. Together, they are committed to sharing high-quality Zouk in Luxembourg. Location: 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 📍 42, rue Demy Schlechter 2512 Bonnevoie, Luxembourg Street parking and nearby parking options available. Pricing: Workshop + Social €12 Workshop only €10 Social only €5 Payment accepted via cash, Revolut, or PayPal. Come share the floor with familiar faces and new ones. A beautiful opportunity to reconnect, share the dance and keep building the Brazilian Zouk community in Luxembourg🇱🇺🇧🇷

Want to practise French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 English 🇬🇧 Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 — or ANY language you can find a partner for? Then join our crew of friendly expats & locals for a night of chats, laughs & global energy 🎉 In Luxembourg, speaking multiple languages is basically a superpower 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ — but this meetup is all about connection, not perfection. Beginners, pros & “I understand but can’t speak” people — all welcome 😄 Don’t feel like practising a language? 😎 No worries — you’re STILL totally welcome! come hang out, meet people & enjoy the international vibes anyway 🥂✨ Come for the languages — stay for the laughter, friendships & drinks 🍹 ✨ What You’ll Find ✔ Super chill atmosphere 😌 ✔ Expats from everywhere 🌍 ✔ Zero pressure — just vibes ✨ ✔ “How do you say…?” moments 🤔😂 ✔ Old friends & new — ❤️ 🍹 AFTER-EXCHANGE APÉRO 🤩 Languages warm-up… Drinks cool-down… Balance restored 😌🍺 Most weeks we wander to another bar afterwards for beer, bites & bonus socialising. Just follow the organisers — they know the 🔥 hotspots 😉 🪧 HOW IT WORKS ➡️ Sit with the group for the language you want to practise ➡️ Look for the table signs 📍 ➡️ Switch groups anytime — totally chill ➡️ Rare language? Post in the group & find your match 💫 ➡️ Luxembourgish shows up too 🇱🇺 ⚠️ By attending, you agree organisers can’t be held liable for regulation violations (or accidental grammar crimes 😜)

⚡ **AI & Coffee — Luxembourg's In-Person AI Community** AI is moving faster than any of us can keep up with alone. The best way to make sense of it — and stay ahead of it — is by getting in the same room as people who are just as obsessed with it as you are. That is exactly what AI & Coffee is about. We are bringing together Luxembourg's most curious, creative and driven minds for an afternoon of open, honest and energising conversations about artificial intelligence — not in theory, but in practice. No slides. No pitches. No pressure. Just real people, real ideas and real connections over great coffee. ☕🤖 *** 📅 **Sunday 19 April \| 15:00 – 17:00** 📍 Updown Bar (Downstairs), [28 Mnt du Grund, 1645 Ville-Haute Luxembourg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x479548cd7e0b9b45:0x5081bbff1793354b?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) *** ☕ **What we will talk about** AI & Coffee is an open conversation — guided by curiosity and driven by the people in the room. Expect discussions around: * What is actually happening in AI right now — the real breakthroughs, the real hype * Tools, projects and experiments people are building and testing * Practical AI use cases across industries — finance, marketing, tech, healthcare and more * Ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from people at different stages of their AI journey Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to show something you are working on. Some of the best conversations at our last event started with someone sharing their screen. 💡 *** 👥 **Who is this for?** Developers and engineers building with AI Founders and entrepreneurs exploring AI for their business Investors and mentors looking to understand what is coming Researchers and students at the forefront of AI Creatives experimenting with AI tools Corporate professionals curious about AI's impact on their industry And anyone who simply cannot stop thinking about where AI is heading If AI excites, challenges or intrigues you — you belong here. *** ✨ **What to expect** A warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where everyone has a seat at the table. Our host will kick things off with a few conversation sparks and the latest AI highlights — then the rest is yours. Meet, talk, connect and exchange freely. No commitment. No agenda. No pressure. Just the kind of afternoon that leaves you energised, inspired and already looking forward to the next one. *** 🎉 **The only cost is your own coffee or drink.** Bring your curiosity, your ideas and an open mind — and let's keep building one of the most exciting AI communities in Luxembourg. 🇱🇺 👉 Register now — spots are limited and they go fast!

**Luxembourg Comedy Showcase in English on Thurs, April 16!** **CANADIANS INVADE!** **Tickets** https://billetto.eu/en/e/thurs-april-16-luxembourg-comedy-showcase-in-english-Tickets-1899464 *Joe Eagan Comedy Productions ([www.joestandup.com](http://www.joestandup.com/)) & Lux Comedy present:* **Double-Headliner Special with two travelling Canadian comedians coming to town!** **Featuring:** **Paul Myrehaug (Canada)** **Will Hannigan (Canada)** **& Jerry T. (Turkey) is your Host MC guiding you through the evening :)** THE SHOW IS FULLY IN ENGLISH **When**: Thurs, April 16, showtime 20,00 (the show ends around 22,00) **Where**: Le Croque Bedaine, 139 Av. du Bois, Luxembourg **Check out a clip of Paul Myrehaug here!** https://youtu.be/hqNPo8_WmRA?si=b3G4ZLeM8X-cGXeS **Check out a clip of Will Hannigan here!** https://youtu.be/-ZFBLeHKjQM?si=OfRVPDOZy6j2amgM Come and enjoy some amazing food and drinks before the show! Mingle starts at 19.00! Le Croque Bedaine has a wide selection of specialty Croques to choose from! See the beer and food menu here: [https://www.lecroquebedaine.fr/bierescroques/](https://www.lecroquebedaine.fr/bierescroques/) NOTE! ONLY 40 SEATS AVAILABLE! **Tickets**: (price below INCLUDES the billetto ticket site fee) 27 eur Door price without an advance ticket: 35 eur cash on the door *Hosted By: Lux Comedy & Joe Eagan Comedy Productions* **Headliner bios - Thurs, April 16** **Paul Myrehaug (Canada)** Canadian born and pastured in Europe, Paul Myrehaug is an award-winning stand-up comedian with international touring, television and radio experience. Paul started performing at the age of eighteen and already in 2007 he took the top prize in “Great Canadian Laugh Off” as seen on The Comedy Network. In 2012 Paul moved to the United Kingdom went on to make appearances on: “Comedy Now! Hour Special” - CTV and The Comedy Network, “Uten Grenser” Comedy Special - Comedy Central Scandinavia, Just For Laughs Montreal Festival. Paul is now part of the “Snowed In Comedy Tour” which is Canada’s largest theatre tour stretching coast to coast in seventy cities. The rest of the year he tours in Europe and resides in France with his French wife. *"An impressive, power packed set" - Chortle, United Kingdom* *"Idiosyncratically prowling the stage, Myrehaug's charisma captivates the audience" - Giggle Beats, United Kingdom* *"Dry, dark but with an irrepressible youthful charm." - The Toronto Star* *"Hilarious Enough to Stand Alone." - The Seattle Stranger* **Will Hannigan (Canada)** Will toured Canada for over a decade, gaining notoriety as a quick-witted, storytelling headline act who lights up on stage as a friendly and engaging presence, making fun of himself, his family and the world around him. Will now finds himself in London, where he has quickly become a regular at some of the biggest stages and most notorious clubs. Will has been featured at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, on Sirius XM satellite radio, has opened for Shane Gillis, Bobby Lee, been featured at the Grindstone Comedy Festival and released a successful YouTube special called ‘Edmonton’. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **BOOK COMEDIANS OR QUIZMASTERS FOR EVENTS/PARTIES!** **-->You can book 1-3 comedians to perform Stand-up for 25 - 60 minutes. Or a quizmaster for a Quiz & Games lasting 1 - 2.5 hours as you compete in teams against colleagues to win prizes.** **Welcome to Joe Eagan Comedy Productions - providing entertainment solutions for corporate events/parties, conferences, kick-offs, weddings & more!** **See [www.joestandup.com](https://joestandup.com/benelux)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ***Our history and motto:*** ***Established in Nov 2011 when we started doing shows at Marionnette, Luxembourg Comedy Showcase now calls the lovely Croque Bedaine its home. The shows are all about enjoying great stand-up comedy in English in a lovely setting great for meeting expats and internationally-minded social natives! Who knows what'll happen!***

Main Library, Meeting Room 3B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (**Tremont** Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

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)

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.