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**Guests: Registration on email is required before attendance** Guests are most welcome to join our meetings, but attendance must be registered by email to [copenhagen@toastmasters.dk.](http://copenhagen@toastmasters.dk.%2A%2A/) Please come 10 minutes before the meeting start. We start at exactly 18:00. Welcome to ***Copenhagen Toastmasters Club*** Looking to improve your speaking and communication skills? Ignite your career? Gain the confidence to speak up? You’ve come to the right place. **Our meetings for 2026** • Wk 2: 6. jan. • Wk 4: 20. jan. • Wk 6: 3. feb. • Wk 8: 17. feb. • Wk 10: 3. mar. • Wk 12: 17. mar. • Wk 15: 7. april • Wk 17: 21. april • Wk 19: 5. may • Wk 21: 19. may • Wk 23 2. jun. • Wk 25 16. jun. **Our history** The *Copenhagen Toastmasters Club* was established in June 1996 by a group of dedicated people. We are the first Toastmasters club in Denmark. We are part of the Toastmasters International which is a nonprofit organisation that helps people to improve public speaking. **Our goals** *Copenhagen Toastmasters Club* will give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself effectively in any situation. Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. You'll learn how to: * Formulate and express your ideas effectively * Be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations * Improve your one-on-one dealings with others At *Copenhagen Toastmasters Club*, you'll get to practice your skills by organising and conducting meetings and motivating others to help you. Become a better negotiator. Gain trust. Inspire your team. **Want to know more about *Copenhagen Toastmasters Club*?** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CopenhagenToastmasters) , [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2480522/admin/dashboard/) [Toastmasters International - global network](https://www.toastmasters.org/)

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Fulfillment. Joy. – Do you know what it is? Do you feel it now? Many of us are living lives that have “just sort of happened”. We had a dream, a vision (maybe we still do) for what we wanted our lives to look like. Somewhere along the way, life took over and something else ended up happening. We made decisions, took a turn down a path, and now our life isn’t what we thought it would be. Or we’re living someone else’s life. Maybe it’s what our parent’s wanted for us. What we believe our partner or a potential partner might want. Or maybe it’s what we believe we need to do and have to be happy. I was one of these people. My life checked all the boxes for what I thought I needed in order to be happy. And still, I wasn’t. Join me for a coffee talk on what it means to live a Life By Design. Where your choices are deliberate and based on your authentic, true self. What you have to let go off to achieve this (hint: the notion that vulnerability is a weakness and feelings of fear and guilt) and who you will become in the process.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at our Copenhagen Shut Up & Write! sessions. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, résumé, melody, poem, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: - 15 minutes of hellos and getting settled; maybe some quick intros. - Then, the timer starts! : writing for 1 hour. - After the hour is up... chat / take off / keep writing, if you're on a roll. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens once the hour of writing is complete. Writing can be very solitary... connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. It's best to be on time, but BEING LATE IS ALSO OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check in with us after the session. (We’ll be the ones with the small Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.

Hi and welcome to 2026 and .NET Skåne again! This time we have the pleasure of inviting you to Turbine Studios at Malmö central station for yet another inspiring evening! This event is free to attend and there will be free drinks and food. We hope to see you there! **IMPORTANT:** If you have signed up to the event but can't make for some reason please cancel your spot in good time before the event so the spot is free for someone else to attend. **Agenda:** **How to build an engineering team using spec driven development** (Fredrik Hansson) In this session we’ll look at Spec-Driven Development and what it means for building teams in an AI-first world. In Spec-Driven Development, the spec is the main artifact: it makes intent, constraints, interfaces, and “done” explicit so implementation becomes predictable and reviewable. With AI in the loop, this matters even more - AI is only as good as the instructions we give it, and the spec becomes the contract between humans and code generation. **.NET API with Gen AI-prompted data in the real world** (Aimen Goitom) GenAI is everywhere right now… and with that comes a lot of noise. Around 95% of AI startups fail, but that’s not a reason to stay on the sidelines. It’s a signal that this is the right time to understand the technology, separate hype from value, and explore what actually works in real systems. In this session, I’ll share lessons from a recent real-world project at a client, focusing on how GenAI can be integrated into a traditional .NET API without overcomplicating things. We’ll look at two concrete and highly practical use cases: data matching and data enrichment. Each use case is demonstrated with a simple, relatable demo inspired by real production scenarios. You don’t need any prior experience with GenAI-APIs. This talk is designed to be accessible, pragmatic, and developer-focused. Along the way, we’ll explore some core behaviors and trade-offs of popular GenAI-APIs, and hopefully we’ll also have time to discuss where they fit (and where they don’t) in everyday backend development. **Making State Change Decisions** (Per Ökvist) As a follow-up to Pers previous session on deciders, we’ll dive deeper into how decisions about state changes are made. This talk explores collaborative state, concurrency, consistency, and constraints—along with the boundaries that shape these interactions. We’ll discuss practical ways to reason about data when making decisions, and how these concepts influence system design and reliability. **About the speakers:** [Fredrik Hansson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikha/) (Turbine Studios) Fredrik is a technical visionary and serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building products, platforms, and companies. He has held roles such as CTO, Product Manager, and Solution Architect, and has co-founded several successful companies in software and digital services. His strength lies in combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership and the ability to build high-performing teams. [Aimen Goitom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimengoitom/) (Turbine Studios) Aimen is a well-rounded software developer with over a decade of experience building and delivering production systems, primarily in .NET backend development. Since starting his career, he has worked across a wide range of domains including frontend development, Azure cloud solutions, data analysis, and data engineering using Databricks. [Per Ökvist ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/perokvist)(Forefront consulting) Per Ökvist is a technical architect consultant with Forefront consulting, based in Malmö. Focusing on Azure and event driven systems, Interested in collaborative software design and modeling, along with the overlap/collaboration withing the software cycle as product, platform, data and AI. **Host:** Our host of this evening is Turbine Studios. Turbine Studios is a technology consulting company based in Malmö, built for senior consultants who want to focus on lasting impact rather than short-term engagements without taking on unnecessary individual risk. Turbine exists for consultants who want to focus on their craft, be part of a shared context, and build something that lasts — together Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/w3gtJPjHUu) or our [GitHub repo](https://github.com/dotnetskane).

**Co-working for writers in Amager!** Join us for an hour of focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in the area. We meet in this lovely spacious café, chilled out, usually not very busy at this time, with an on-site bakery of delicious pastries. Once everyone is here and settled, I will lead a quick introduction, and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. After the hour is up feel free to chat / take off / keep writing if you're on a roll. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, and it can be a great way to learn from eachother. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Practical Details:** WiFi name / password: Kasada / haveaniceday Travel / Parking info: Kasada is just a few minutes walk from Lergravsparken Metro Station. We will usually be at the (only) round table, with power outlets if you need one. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

We are a group of people meeting on Tuesdays to socialize around cooking and eating together. Usually around 40-50 people. Many are international students, but also other people join. The foodclub exist independent of Meetup, we invite you because we have room for a few more people. The food is vegan and made from donated leftover veggies from a local greengrocery. The place has originally hosted leftwing activist groups, and many of the people joining are also involved in political groups. If you want to join for chopping and cooking, we will be doing that from 3 to 6 pm. It is possible to join part of the time. From 6 to 8pm we are serving food. Donation around 30 kroner. If you are helping out some hours, chopping, cooking or cleaning, you can eat for free. From 8 to 9 - 9:30 pm we are cleaning up the place. We hope to see you in our lovely foodclub <3

**Wars, AI, Civilizations, and Competing Visions of Life...** We’re entering an era defined by a single, uneasy question: *who shapes the future of the world?* The rivalry between the United States and China is no longer just about trade or territory. It’s about technology, artificial intelligence, power—and, beneath it all, very different ideas about what a good life and a good society actually are. This is not a military briefing or a policy debate. It’s a philosophical conversation about what this global confrontation really means for humanity. *** **Topics we’ll touch on:** * Is this a new Cold War—or something fundamentally different? * AI as a strategic weapon: dominance, surveillance, autonomy, and control * Freedom vs stability: individual rights or collective order? * Can technology replace ideology—or does it secretly *become* ideology? * Is war becoming more likely, or just more invisible? * What do these two worldviews say about human nature, meaning, and purpose? * And ultimately… what kind of future are we drifting toward—and which one do we *want*? Casual discussion. No expertise required. Just curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to think beyond headlines and slogans. Whether you feel anxious, fascinated, skeptical, or conflicted—you’re not alone. Let’s look past the superpowers—and ask what kind of world they are quietly building for all of us.

Welcome to Azure Skåne – **Special Workshop Edition!** Azure Skåne is excited to host a deep‑dive, hands‑on technical session with one of the leading experts in AI‑driven database optimization. This workshop is perfect for developers, data engineers, architects, and anyone working with PostgreSQL on Azure who wants to understand how real performance tuning is done in practice. This event is part of our ongoing community efforts to bring world‑class expertise to Malmö and create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and practical skill‑building around Microsoft Azure. Please also sign up on FooCafé, this helps plan the logistics regarding food and venue: \*https://foocafe.org/event/hands-tuning-azure-postgresql-flexible-server\* Agenda: **10.00 – 10.15** Welcome and introduction **10.15 – 11.00 / 11.15** Pre‑session with Dr. Luigi Nardi *Introduction to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server parameter tuning* **11.15 – 12.00** Hands‑on Workshop with Mohsin Ejaz and David Edwards. Part 1 *Guided exercises, parameter exploration, PGtune heuristics* **12.00 – 12.45** Lunch and Mingle *(45 minutes)* **12.45 – 13.45** Hands‑on Workshop, Part 2 *Deep‑dive tuning, DBtune Free Edition walkthrough, Q&A* **13.45 – 14.00** Closing session *Wrap‑up, takeaways, and community announcements* **Session:** Hands‑on tutorial on Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server parameter tuning **Description:** PostgreSQL exposes hundreds of configuration parameters, but only a few dozen truly determine performance and resource efficiency. Tuning them correctly is notoriously difficult due to complex interactions and workload‑specific behavior. Traditional approaches—manual tuning or generic rule‑based tools—often fall short. In this practical workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of server parameter tuning and get hands‑on experience using heuristics‑based open‑source tools such as **PGtune** to achieve meaningful performance improvements. We’ll explore which parameters matter most, how PGtune’s heuristics work, and why they influence performance. The session concludes with an introduction to **DBtune Free Edition**, an AI‑powered agentic tuning engine that blends heuristic rules with modern AI and ML techniques to deliver smarter, workload‑aware optimization. **Prerequisites:** Bring your own laptop with a command‑line shell (e.g., PowerShell). If you are using a company laptop, please whitelist **app.dbtune.com**. We enforce a Code of Conduct to this event, attending the event implies your consent to uphold this Code of Conduct. Find the Code of conduct here: [https://github.com/BMichaelJ/AzureSkane/blob/master/README.md#code-of-conduct](https://github.com/BMichaelJ/AzureSkane/blob/master/README.md#code-of-conduct) A big welcome! Azure Skåne #AzureSkane #DBTune #AzurePostgreSQL

**Important:** This event will happen in real life in Copenhagen. **Venue:** Saga (boat), Havnegade 31Z – Kajplads 140, 1058 København K, [sagaboat.dk](https://sagaboat.dk) **Scaling in the Real World** *What the Playbooks Don’t Tell You* Real stories, messy trade-offs, and scaling lessons you won’t find in a framework. Most talks about scaling sound the same: clean diagrams, neat playbooks, and tidy case studies. This meetup is about everything that doesn’t fit on the slide. We’ll hear from product leaders who have scaled teams, products, and customers in the real world—with all the chaos, contradictions, and uncomfortable decisions that come with it. Expect candid stories about what actually broke as things grew: processes that didn’t survive contact with reality, “best practices” that backfired, and the trade-offs they’d make differently today. You’ll walk away with concrete, experience-based tactics you can apply in your own company right now: * How scaling really feels from the inside (not just in diagrams) * What to do when bigger customers and bigger teams pull you in different directions * How to choose which fires to fight, and which chaos you can live with * Where popular scaling advice misleads—and how to adapt it to your context Come if you’re in the middle of scaling, about to hit that stage, or just tired of polished stories that skip the hard parts. We will have two exciting speakers lined up, each offering a unique perspective on scaling products teams and surviving it. Speakers are: 1. **Morten Lundsby Jensen** – This Is Fine: Scaling through new stages of chaos Morten’s experience at Zendesk, Google, and major silicon valley companies – and now in Denmark working for Syndicate – has given him a front-row seat to the chaos behind scaling. Morten will unpack the gap between theory and reality, and talk about what really happens when growth leads to bigger customers, larger teams, and brand new problems. 2. **Pernille Trolle Brøgaard** \- Scaling Without Breaking Your Teams In this talk, Pernille shares concrete stories from leading product organisations through a major platform migration, acquisitions, and cross-market scaling — including the deliberate choice to accept a traffic drop on dba.dk to enable a more scalable future. She walks through how the org handled tension between teams and stakeholders, big differences in team maturity, and the constant pull between short-term delivery and long-term sustainability. Rather than theory or playbooks, this session focuses on practical decisions, real constraints, and what the teams actually did when things got difficult. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or a team member navigating high-speed product environments, this event will offer grounded, real-world insights into what it takes to succeed under pressure. Join us at **Product Loop** for an evening of honest talks, practical takeaways, and good conversations with fellow product and design professionals. The event is powered by [Learning Loop](https://learningloop.io/). Sponsored by [syndicate.dk](https://www.syndicate.dk/) – the only real product coaching company. **AGENDA:** * Intro (and who’s participating) * **Morten Lundsby Jensen** – This Is Fine: Scaling through new stages of chaos * Beer break * **Second speaker** * More Networking * Thanks for tonight **Keywords:** leadership, scaling, delivery focus, strategy shift, team alignment, sustainable pace, resilience, team topologies, product operating model, productivity, team collaboration, rapid prototyping, venture studios

**IMPORTANT:** This event is free, but you need to register here so we can provide access to the space: https://forms.gle/MwT2n74STmdTV6im7 Join the UXDX Copenhagen community for an evening exploring how design, product, UX and engineering choices shape the world we build. This event brings together two thought provoking talks on the political dimensions of UX and the human qualities that differentiate us in a tech driven era. ## **✨ Talks** ### **UX is Always Political** **Cecilia Fernández – Product Manager, Mastercard** Every button placement, every default and every so called intuitive flow carries an opinion. UX is rarely neutral. Cecilia will break down the hidden power structures behind everyday design decisions, from bias in AI interfaces to dark patterns that influence behaviour. You will walk away with a sharper lens on how design can empower or exclude and how to create more ethical, inclusive digital experiences. ### **Today I Experienced Something I Hope to Understand in a Few Days** **Caroline Ardvisson – Design Leader** Caroline explores what it means to stay human in a world increasingly shaped by technology. Drawing on her work and cultural references including Jørgen Leth’s *The Perfect Human*, she reflects on the analogue, emotional and interpretive aspects of being human that machines cannot replicate. The talk offers a grounded, optimistic view of the future of design and the enduring qualities that set us apart. ## **📅 Agenda** **16:45 – 17:20** Registration and welcome **17:20 – 17:30** Introduction from the UXDX Ambassador- Tasha Melchior **17:30 – 18:15** UX is Always Political – Cecilia Fernández **18:15 – 19:00** Today I Experienced Something I Hope to Understand in a Few Days – Caroline Ardvisson **19:00 – 19:30** Networking and close ## **About UXDX** UXDX helps teams shift from project based delivery to empowered, autonomous product teams. We host global conferences and over 150 free community events each year, bringing together UX, Product, Design and Development practitioners to share how real teams build better products faster.

Willkommen bei der Cyber Security User Group "Purple Elbe" in Hamburg. Am **Mittwoch**, 21.01.2026 19:00 Uhr, treffen wir uns bei glueckkanja AG in Hamburg. Vortragssprache: **Deutsch** **Agenda** * Begrüßung * Security News * **Defender ACL Block** Andreas Dieckmann * **FIDO & Cross Device Phishing** *Einführung in FIDO als phishing-resistente & passwortlose Authentifizierung, Herausforderungen in Enterprise Umgebungen und Angriff auf die vermeintlich phishing‑resistente FIDO Authentifizierung* Dennis Kniep * Gemeinsamer Austausch (mit Pizza und Getränken für alle vor Ort) Wir freuen uns auf deine Teilnahme. Die Teilnahme ist hybrid möglich. **Anreise** Mit den Öffentlichen an der Sierichstraße (U3) aussteigen oder wenn Ihr mit dem Auto kommt gibt es im "Parkhaus Krohnskamp Hamburg" Parkplätze in der direkten Umgebung.

**Hello everyone**, Join us for the January edition of CopenhagenJS, hosted by Famly! Kick off the new year with fellow JavaScript enthusiasts for an evening of great talks, networking, and community. **\#\# Schedule**: 17:00 Doors open 17:30 Welcome 17:45 **Alexey Taktarov - Let's Build a Vibe-Coding Agent!** 18:15 Break with food and drinks 19:00 **Returns Undefined - Michail Roditis** 19:30 Group photo 19:30 Raffle 19:50 Socialising - Meet the community 21:00 See you next time! **\#\# About CopenhagenJS** CopenhagenJS is a community group in Copenhagen for all JavaScript developers. We get together and share things we work on and like. We talk about various technologies that we either use daily or aspire to use. **\#\# Want to Present?** CopenhagenJS is for and by the community, so you are more than welcome to discuss topics that interest you. We will assist you with your speaking if you are new or have any difficulties. You can contact us by sending a private message or commenting here on meetup.com, or on any social network where you can find us. **Stay Connected** Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/copenhagenjs/) **We're looking forward to seeing you at the event!** Best regards, Islam, Jonathan, Gojko and Svetlana

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

HYBRID EVENT, VIRTUAL SPEAKER In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore the transformative journey of AI’s role in modern software engineering, from rapid prototyping (“Vibe Coding”) to strategic AI integration by skilled practitioners. It clarifies the distinctions between AI-assisted, AI-enabled, and practitioner-led approaches, offering insights into how developers can effectively adapt to and harness AI tools. The presentation also highlights recent advancements and practical strategies for leveraging AI in daily workflows and long-term development.

This is an absolute beginner Bachata group class. It is specifically designed for those with no prior experience in Bachata and participations does not require having a partner. $25 per person for 90 minute class. [Click Here to Sign Up](https://form.jotform.com/250681156839162) Every Other Sunday: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Beginner Bachata.

Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts. Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event. ## **Event Format** 1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.). 2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired. ## **Location** BTI360’s Office in Herndon The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road. ## **Address** 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)] ## **Logistics** * **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required.** * PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+ * ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4). * How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE) ## **Community Guidelines** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).

This is an absolute beginner Salsa group class. It is specifically designed for those with no prior experience in Salsa and participations does not require having a partner. Every Other Sunday: $25 per person. [Click Here to Sign Up](https://crowndancestudio.com/) 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Beginner Bachata.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

Knit or crochet? Let's meet! I've been wanting to meet more people who are passionate about knitting and crochet :) This event will be small since I won't be reserving the space (this is also the first event I've organized!)