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ENGLISH STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT❗❗ Join us for another amazing Hot Paprika Comedy🌶️ Night at A&o! 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

Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect. Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at Lázár utca 7. Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!

#### **Upcoming Book Club Meetings at Közkincs Könyvtár** We will be starting the new year with two exciting reads — one from a Hungarian literary giant and Nobel Prize winner and one from a contemporary American novelist. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are joining for the first time, you’re warmly invited to dive into these richly layered, discussion-worthy books with us. As always, everyone is welcome, whether you’ve finished the book, are halfway through, or simply want to listen and participate. ##### **January Book Club Meeting** **Book:** *The Melancholy of Resistance* — László Krasznahorkai **Date:** January 28 **Time:** 7:00 PM **Location:** Közkincs Könyvtár We’ll open the year with Krasznahorkai’s haunting and visionary novel — a dense, hypnotic, and darkly comic exploration of chaos, authority, and the strange currents that move through small communities. One of Hungary’s most acclaimed literary works, and the basis for Béla Tarr’s film *Werckmeister Harmonies*, it offers plenty to discuss in terms of style, structure, philosophy, and atmosphere. ##### **February Book Club Meeting** **Book:** *The Nix* — Nathan Hill **Date:** February 25 **Time:** 7:00 PM **Location:** Közkincs Könyvtár In February, we’ll switch gears with *The Nix*, a sprawling, funny, sharp, and surprisingly emotional novel about politics, media, family history, and the stories we tell about ourselves. It moves between time periods and perspectives with enormous energy — giving us a contrast to January’s slow-building, immersive style.

Google Research published a paper at NeurIPS '25 : ["Nested Learning: The Illusion of Deep Learning Architectures"](https://abehrouz.github.io/files/NL.pdf) It is a new approach to look at machine learning problems: architecture & optimization algorithms together In NL, training models is not treated as one opaque, atomic process. But as **a** **system of interconnected, multi-level learning problems** that are **optimized in parallel**. The goal is to solve one of the core challenges of modern LLMs: **continual learning** (the ability for a model to acquire new skills over time without forgetting old ones.) Authors argue: the model's **architecture and the optimization algorithm are fundamentally the same concepts;** they are just different "levels" of optimization, each with its own internal flow of information and update rate We'll walk through: \- how the paper unifies model architecture and optimizers \- architectural decomposition of a classical learning problem solved in the framework of Nested Learning \- how optimizer algorithms fit into the NL framework \(backrpop as associative memory\) \- the concept of continuum\, multi\-timescale memory \- Hope \- an architectural backbone of NL === 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\.

💜 Csak nőknek szóló PyLadies esemény! 💜 Gondoltál már arra, hogy miért kellene újra és újra leírnod ugyanazt a kódot, ha egy feladatot többször is el akarsz végezni? A Python függvények pont ebban segítenek: egyszer megírod a kódot, elnevezed, és utána annyiszor használod, ahányszor csak szeretnéd. Ezen az előadáson közérthető nyelven, lépésről lépésre fedezzük fel a függvények alapjait, kezdőknek és újrakezdőknek is ideális módon: • Mi az a függvény? Egy „miniprogram”, ami egy meghatározott feladatot végez el – megnézzük, miért ez a Python egyik legfontosabb építőköve. • Hogyan hozhatsz létre egyet? A def kulcsszó használata, beszédes függvénynevek, és az első saját függvények megírása. • Paraméterek csínja-bínja: Megismerjük a pozíciós és kulcsszavas argumentumokat, az iterálható objektumok csomagolását (unpacking), valamint azt is, hogyan használhatjuk okosan a \*args és \*\*kwargs lehetőségeit. Szó lesz az alapértelmezett paraméterekről és arról is, mire érdemes figyelni velük kapcsolatban. • Változók láthatósága: Amikor a Python egy változó értékét keresi, először a lokális névtérben vizsgálódik. Ha ott nem találja, továbbmegy a befoglaló függvény névterébe, majd a globális névtérbe, végül pedig a beépített névtérbe. Ezt a folyamatot a függvények működésén keresztül is részletesen áttekintjük, sok gyakorlati példával. • Egy kis „szuperképesség” a végére: Rövid betekintést adunk a dekorátorok világába is. Bár haladóbb téma, megmutatjuk, hogyan tehetik még okosabbá és testreszabhatóbbá a függvényeinket anélkül, hogy bonyolítanánk a kódot. Ha szeretnéd jobban megérteni, hogyan szervezd tisztábban és hatékonyabban a Python kódodat, ez az alkalom neked szól. Várunk minden érdeklődőt – akár most ismerkedsz a Pythonnal, akár már használod, de szeretnéd mélyebben megérteni a működését. 🐍✨ 👨‍💻 Előadó: Péter Fülöp 🗓️ Programterv • 17:30 – 18:00 Megérkezés, setup • 18:00 – 19:00 Előadás I. • 19:00 – 19:20 Szendvicsek & frissítők • 19:20 – 20:10 Előadás II. • 20:10 – 21:00 Networking (A programterv változásának jogát fenntartjuk.) 💻 Mivel készülj? Workshop jellegű alkalom lesz, így hasznos, ha hozol magaddal egy programozásra alkalmas számítógépet. Jó, ha előre megismerkedsz egy Python Notebookkal, például a Google Colab-bal (ehhez egy Google-fiók szükséges). Ha kell bármi segítség, gyere kicsit hamarabb és segítünk! 💜 Kit várunk? Olyan **lányokat/nőket**, akik most ismerkednek a Python nyelvvel, vagy szeretnék meglévő tudásukat bővíteni vagy felfrissíteni. 📍 Helyszín Balance Irodaház – 7. emelet Dél (Lifttől balra) Cím: 1139 Budapest, Váci út 99 ‼️ Következő alkalmunk nem a megszokott helyszínen lesz, hanem a főépületben, és kisebb térben, így a létszám limitált. Megközelítés a Váci út felől. 🌍 Nyelv Az esemény nyelve: magyar (és Python) 🤝 Szponzor HCL Technologies Starschema Kft. Ha bármi kérdésed van, csatlakoznál szervezői csapatunkhoz, vagy akár te is szívesen előadnál valamilyen témában, írj nekünk bátran! Nagyon várjuk, hogy újra találkozhassunk! Az esemény kódja itt elérhető: [https://github.com/ipeterfulop/pyladies-budapest-talks/tree/master/working_with_functions_in_python_20260225](https://github.com/ipeterfulop/pyladies-budapest-talks/tree/master/working_with_functions_in_python_20260225) Üdvözlettel, a PyLadies Budapest szervezői 👩‍💻

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/)

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/)

The February edition of Green Meetup is here, and the topic is local communities! If you are: * working or interested in sustainability, * interested in bringing climate action into your current role, * or just looking to grow your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded people, …this event is for you! Whether you are new to Budapest, a local or just visiting, we encourage you to join us on the 27th February at 18:00 in the city center for a friendly event to mingle with like-minded people. Our events are in English, so don't worry if you don't speak Hungarian. **Let's meet at KUBIK Coworking office!** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What to expect:** 1. 17:45 - 18:00: Attendees arrive. 2. 18:00 - 18:10: **Greetings and introduction** 3. 18:10 - 19:00: **[Luca Michaletzky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-michaletzky-866327aa/) \- Local communities as engines of systemic change** How can city neighborhoods drive deep systemic change, and how can local communities build social resilience that weaves a stronger safety net for everyone? In this workshop, we’ll introduce Joanna Macy’s idea of The Great Turning and explore why sustainability alone isn’t enough. Through discussion and small-group brainstorming, we’ll cover how to find your passion or mission and turn it into community action. What practical projects can urban dwellers start? More importantly, why should they do it, and how can they facilitate the change? By the end, you’ll walk away with inspiring questions and concrete ideas for action in your own community. 4. 19:00 - 20:00: **Mingling** Have thought-provoking conversations and exchange ideas with other community members on the topic of sustainability. Drinks and snacks included! This event's speaker is Luca Michaletzky, ecopsychologist: *Luca Michaletzky is a psychologist working from an ecopsychological perspective. She is also an organizer of the Világeleje community — a movement inspired by András Takács-Sánta’s book Világeleje (The beginning of the world) — and contributes to the websites [vilageleje.hu](https://vilageleje.hu/) (guiding people along the path of active hope) and [kiutak.hu](https://kiutak.hu/) (offering over 100 ecological action tips for small communities).* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Let's share, learn, and build something meaningful together! **Note**: The talks will be recorded and published on YouTube. By attending this event you accept that you might appear in a photo or video taken and published by the organizers. If you wish to remain private, please let us know on-site before the event. This event is hosted and organized by [Lombiq Technologies](https://lombiq.com/).

**IMPORTANT UPDATE! THE EVENT IS FULL, WE HAVE CLOSED THE REGISTRATION.** Free event, [registration](https://datapao.com/databricks-hungary-meetup/) is required. **SUMMARY** Join DATAPAO for the first **Databricks Hungary Meetup** in 2026\*\*.\*\* Join us and our exciting guests from Databricks for **talks,** **product updates** and news and of course, networking with fellow data professionals. This event is aimed data engineers, analysts, scientists and people passionate about data and AI. It gives you the perfect chance to catch up with the data community while enjoying some snacks and drinks in a trendy setting built for innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired! **LOCATION** Mastercard Office Budapest - Váci út 26., Budapest, 1132 **AGENDA (subject to change):** Please note that the timings below refer to CEST (Central European Summer Time). Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 17:30 - 18:00 Welcome and networking 18:00 - 19:00 Talks and discussion on the latest and greatest around Databricks 19:00 - 20:00 Networking **WHAT TO EXPECT?** * Soft drinks and snacks * Meaningful conversations with the data community * Insights from **Felix Mutzl** (Data & AI Strategist at Databricks) **and Gabor Ratky** (Engineering Manager at Databricks) * Networking opportunity **LANGUAGE** English/Hungarian **EVENT FEE** Free **REGISTRATION** To save your seat, please make sure to register for the event here: https://datapao.com/databricks-hungary-meetup/ **ABOUT [DATABRICKS COMMUNITY HUNGARY](https://www.meetup.com/databricks-community-hungary/?eventOrigin=onboarding)** This group is dedicated to bringing together data enthusiasts, analysts, and engineers interested in learning and sharing knowledge about Databricks and Apache Spark. Whether you are a beginner looking to delve into the world of data & AI or a seasoned professional looking to take your skills to the next level, our meetups offer a platform to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. Join us for discussions, workshops, and networking events designed to promote growth and exploration in the field of data intelligence. Let’s ignite our passion for data together! **ABOUT [DATAPAO](https://datapao.com/)** We are a data engineering and data science consulting firm and a long-time Databricks partner. We cover the entire data journey including strategy, implementation, training and innovation. **Join us at the Mastercard Office in Budapest on the 26th of February**! Hope to meet you there. *The DATAPAO team*

*„Ha a gyerekek pusztán az ész szavára jönnének a világra, vajon fennmaradna-e az emberiség?"* Arthur Schopenhauer. (A program magyar nyelven zajlik.) Az antinatalizmis egy kényelmetlen kérdést tesz fel: **Erkölcsileg igazolható-e, hogy új embert hozzunk a világra?** Egy olyan világban, amit szenvedés, bizonytalanság, egyenlőtlenség és társadalmi törékenység jellemez, egyes filozófusok amellett érvelnek, hogy meg nem születni jobb lehet, mint megszületni. Ez az alkalom az antinatalizmust járja körül, olyan gondolkodókon keresztül, mint Schopenhauer és David Benatar. De ez már rég nem pusztán filozófiai kérdés. Ma a születési ráták a világ nagy részén zuhannak. Az államok ösztönzőkkel, korlátozásokkal és népesedéspolitikával avatkoznak be. A technológia elválasztja a szexet a terhességtől, a szaporodást pedig magától az emberi testtől. Ez az alkalom a születést és az antinatalizmust a **filozófia, a demográfia, a politika és a technológia metszéspontjában vizsgálja.** **Bevezető (15 perc) Rövid vendégbemutatóval indítunk.** **Megbeszélendő kérdések (1 óra 45 perc):** 1. Ha lenne lehetőséged választani, szeretnél újra megszületni? 2. Lehet-e valaha is etikus életet ráerőltetni valakire a beleegyezése nélkül? 3. Mondhatjuk-e értelmesen, hogy valaki „jobban vagy rosszabbul jár", ha sosem létezik? 4. Mennyi szenvedés elég ahhoz, hogy az életet ne legyen érdemes elkezdeni? 5. Mi a rosszabb: kockáztatni a szenvedést vagy megtagadni magát a létezést? 6. A társadalom nyomást gyakorol-e az emberekre, hogy szaporodjanak a gazdasági vagy kulturális túlélés érdekében? 7. Ha az antinatalizmusnak igaza van, mi következik belőle? Örökbefogadás? Önkéntes kihalás? 8. Lehet-e egy új élet létrehozása erkölcsileg semleges tett vagy jobb egy már meglévő életet folytatni? 9. A gyerekvállalás a remény cselekedete vagy a tagadásé? 10. Lehet-e egy olyan társadalom, ami nem szaporodik, még politikai közösség? Vagy már csak adminisztratív? Az antinatalizmus politikailag destabilizáló? (Film: The children of men, Hannah Arendt) 11. Befagyna-e a politika generációs utánpótlás nélkül? 12. A halhatatlanság megszüntetné a fejlődést — vagy stabilizálná? 13. A halhatatlan társadalmak alapértelmezetten konzervatívvá válnának-e? 14. A „gyermekvállaláshoz való jog" feltétlen vagy feltételekhez kellene kötni? Ha az örökbefogadáshoz szűrés kell, miért nem kell a biológiai szülőséghez is? 15. Milyen következményei lennének, ha a mesterséges méhek működőképessé válnának? 16. Mi történik, ha a szaporodás technikai folyamattá válik emberi helyett? (Ajánlott dokumentumfilm: „The Man with 1000 Kids" a Netflixen) 17. Az egygyermek-politika etikai katasztrófa volt? Vagy brutális, de racionális válasz az anyagi korlátokra? Ha a túlnépesedés tömeges szenvedést okoz, erkölcsileg védhető-e valaha a kényszerű születésszabályozás? 18. Ha a szülők súlyos betegségekre szűrik az embriókat, az eugenika vagy felelősség? 19. Miért erkölcstelen az állami szelekció, de a piaci szelekció elfogadható? 20. A hagyományos nukleáris család az egyetlen erkölcsileg elfogadható módja a gyereknevelésnek? **RSVP:** Kérjük, erősítsd meg a részvételedet a Meetup oldalon. A részvételi díj egy jelképes összeg, amely a [meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) működési költségeinek fedezésére szolgál. A helyszínen **alkoholmentes bort 50% kedvezménnyel** kínálunk.

Our regular **group meditation begins at 7:00 PM** (please arrive earlier if you’d like to join, we are open from 6:00 PM). Following the meditation, we warmly invite you to a **Buddhist lecture on the Teacher-Student Relationship** from the Diamond Way perspective. Lecture **begins at 8:00 PM**. Exploring the connection between teacher and student, its meaning, depth, and practical relevance in everyday life. We look forward seeing you there! _"A lama only has one role to fulfill: helping his students to find the fearless space that he himself has conquered, thus making them independent."_ Lama Ole Nydahl

**IMPORTANT: If you haven't already, please make an account on [budapestracketclub.com](https://budapestracketclub.com/), soon it will be our main platform for scheduling events. Thank you!** We’ve confirmed our reservations for three courts and we are all set for our upcoming badminton session! Here are the details: * **Date:** Saturday, 1 March 2026 * **Time:** 16:00 – 18:00 * **Location:** Tuskecsarnok –[ Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/urUMXA9WHcp3xJjb6) * *Note*: Navigating to this pin will take you directly to the ramp leading down to the entrance of the sports center. If you need help, reach out via WhatsApp or MeetUp! This will be a relaxed afternoon: open rallying on three available courts with players rotating into mixed doubles as numbers allow. No strict schedule—just come ready to play and meet fellow badmiton enthusiasts. **Skill Level** We welcome players of all skills, ages, and abilities. There are no level expectations, but be prepared to play with mostly beginner and intermediate players and adjust your expectations accordingly. The goal is to have fun and enjoy the game! **Need a Racket?** Loaner rackets are available; please reach out via WhatsApp or the comments if you’d like one set aside. **Costs** This will depend on the final number of attendees but please be prepared to pay **at most** 3,000 Ft per person for the court rental. We will confirm the final price on the day of. **Next steps:** 1. **Create an account on** [https://budapestracketclub.com/](https://budapestracketclub.com/) 2. **RSVP on MeetUp** so we can track attendance and confirm court numbers. 3. Arrive a few minutes early so we can sort out payments and start promptly at 14:00. 4. Spread the word—the larger our community, the sooner we can set up more recurring sessions, tournaments, and social events: * **Website:** [https://budapestracketclub.com/](https://budapestracketclub.com/) * **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dofz0CpQIpU5bNhcvbw0g9](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dofz0CpQIpU5bNhcvbw0g9) * **Facebook Group:** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/budapestracketclub](https://www.facebook.com/groups/budapestracketclub) See you on the court!

Hello everyone, This time we’re trying a new environment: we’ll meet at the Boulevard Library (FSZEK) to see how well the space works for silent reading and discussion. Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading. ️ Schedule 10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round 11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour 12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion Location Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there! **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting) **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions) **[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?) **[Contribution Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing)** (spreadsheet for our private room experiment)

**POWER VINYASA FLOW** **\*NOW AT ANDRÁSSY ÚT\*** **We’re excited to introduce our very first Power Yoga class at our newly opened, beautiful Reformer Pilates studio in the heart of Budapest, Andrássy út.** **Led by Bojana, this Power Vinyasa Flow is a dynamic, energising practice designed for all levels—whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your flow. Expect strength, mobility, breath, and mindful movement in an elegant, intimate studio setting. Classes are taught in English.** **INTRODUCTORY OFFER – BRING A FRIEND** **25% of your first class when you attend with a friend** (regular drop-in price: 5,500 HUF) **SPECIAL LAUNCH PACKAGE** **4-class package + 1 class FREE** (regular package price 20,000 HUF total) **‼️ IMPORTANT! Reserve your spot 24 hours before by sending me an email to *info@bojanaflow.com*** Limited availability to keep the experience personal and exclusive. **What to expect?** A dynamic, strength-based Vinyasa Yoga class focused on: * Full-body strength & stability * Balance, mobility & flexibility * Breath-led, mindful movement * Energizing music, intelligent sequencing, and grounding relaxation, plus the magic of essential oils in shavasana for that inner glow. Modifications are always offered. * Suitable for All-Levels. * Class is held in English. **About the Teacher:** Hello, I’m Bojána, an experienced and certified Yoga & Pilates teacher and passionate retreat curator. Since beginning my wellness journey in 2019, I’ve been fortunate to share my practice around the world — from luxury resorts in the Maldives and Panama to boutique yoga studios in San Diego and Luxembourg, as well as retreats in Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and Hungary. In my classes, I emphasize mindful movement and strength through a supportive, inclusive approach that helps students of all levels grow in confidence and wellbeing. I love inspiring my students to tap into their inner power (we’re all stronger than we realize!) and making sure every class feels accessible, empowering, and enjoyable. Yoga Mats are provided. There is a changing room and shower. We have tea & coffee after.

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)

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink. We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant. I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!

Excited to share that AWS Cloud Club's first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm - 6pm! We’re collaborating with [Big Data & Analytics Association](https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-data-analytics-association/) to host [Alok Jha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-jha-42abb928/), Head of Product Management for AWS Intelligent Application Protection at Amazon Web Services, for a tech talk + Q&A on his journey in leading cutting-edge innovation in industry. If you’re interested in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or product management, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Make sure to join our Meetup and GroupMe to stay up to date for future events and collabs!