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**Welcome to our June UX Beers in Antwerp!** This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 30th of June at Craftzing in Antwerp. [Ariad](https://www.ariadgroup.com/) and [Creative Skills](https://www.creativeskills.be/) sponsor our events. Follow the event online? We stream live via [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqyTDAyQBw) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# UX TALKS **Talk 1:** **UX with AI: Did we all just get promoted?** By An-Sofie Rombouts, Product designer @ Gorilla Working in a startup often means designing without established UX processes. So with AI emerging, it can feel like a lifeline: faster prototyping, '*deeper*' research, and more concepts to explore. But somewhere between the third AI-generated prototype and losing the thread of your prompted designs, it can become painfully obvious what the impact is of designing with LLMs. We're not executing anymore, we're reviewing, approving, and critiquing, like a manager. This talk gets honest about what that actually means: the speed gains are real, but the cognitive debt is quietly compounding, and your future as a designer depends on understanding why. Explore how designers can protect their cognitive depth, enhance their review capacity, and stay in control when the machine can almost draw anything. **Talk 2:** **Growing UX in organisations that are not there yet.** By Koen Peters, Designer at Namahn More and more organisations are asking us to help build design expertise in-house, even putting together a design team for them. I have learnt that in such cases, you need to set aside your own biases and assumptions first: your neatly mapped-out methodology, your Figma dogmas and all the other things you as a design agency take for granted. The reality in these organisations is often very different: limited resources, no design culture and few or no trained designers on the team. Through a few client case studies, I will show how we have tackled such challenges. Organising a training in UX and design thinking is a good first step, offering a chance to get to know the team and identify which skills are already there and which are missing. I will also demonstrate tools and activities that we have used to help a team get started and become more aware of UX research and design. These include a script for choosing the right UX approach, skills assessment models to identify gaps and first steps towards creating a design playbook. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# SCHEDULE 18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks 19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements 19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1 19:45 -20:15 - BREAK 20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2 20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# SLACK CHANNEL We have our own UX Belgium slack channel. [Come join us and say hi!](https://join.slack.com/t/ux-belgium/shared_invite/zt-1bjpnuiog-T4Di4flXYPWgbT9KrZ53CA) \*\*\* \#\#\# YOUTUBE CHANNEL All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our [UX Belgium youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCno7V18T-EglYXprgrUZQ7A). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# ABOUT UX BELGIUM UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium. Look for these types of events: UX Beers Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design. UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year UX Workshops Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox. \*\*\* The UX Belgium Meetup Team

[French version below] You’ve built an API — or at least explored one. But have you ever used an API that documents itself, validates your data automatically, and tells you exactly what went wrong… without writing extra code? Welcome to FastAPI. FastAPI is one of the most popular modern Python frameworks — and for good reason. It’s fast to write, hard to break, and comes with powerful features that used to take hours to set up, right out of the box. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll build a real API together using FastAPI and discover what makes it such a game changer compared to traditional approaches. 🔍 **What we’ll explore** * How FastAPI differs from frameworks like Flask * Using type hints as real validation tools (not just documentation) * Pydantic: define your data once and get validation + clear error messages for free * The magic of /docs: an interactive API documentation generated automatically from your code 👩‍💻 **Workshop style** This is a hands-on session — we’ll code together step by step, so you can follow along and experiment in real time. 👉 **Who is this for?** * You have basic Python knowledge * You’ve seen or built a simple API (e.g. with Flask) — or you’re curious to go one step further * You want to understand how modern APIs are built today 🧰 **What to bring** * Your laptop with Python 3.x installed * A code editor (VS Code recommended) * Install before the session: pip install fastapi uvicorn requests * Enthusiasm and curiosity! ✨ By the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own working API — and a solid understanding of why FastAPI is becoming the go-to framework for modern backend development. *** **Construisez une API moderne avec FastAPI** Vous avez déjà créé une API — ou au moins exploré ce concept. Mais avez-vous déjà utilisé une API qui se documente toute seule, valide automatiquement vos données et vous indique précisément ce qui ne va pas… sans écrire de code supplémentaire ? Bienvenue dans FastAPI. FastAPI est l’un des frameworks Python modernes les plus populaires — et ce n’est pas un hasard. Il est rapide à écrire, difficile à casser, et propose des fonctionnalités puissantes qui demandaient autrefois des heures de configuration, directement prêtes à l’emploi. Dans cet atelier pratique, nous construirons ensemble une véritable API avec FastAPI et découvrirons pourquoi il change la manière de développer des APIs par rapport aux approches plus traditionnelles. 🔍 **Ce que nous allons explorer** * Ce qui distingue FastAPI de frameworks comme Flask * L’utilisation des type hints comme outils de validation (et pas seulement de documentation) * Pydantic : définir vos données une seule fois pour obtenir validation et messages d’erreur clairs automatiquement * La magie de /docs: une documentation interactive générée automatiquement à partir de votre code 👩‍💻 **Format de l’atelier** C’est une session pratique — nous coderons ensemble étape par étape, afin que vous puissiez suivre et expérimenter en temps réel. 👉 **À qui s’adresse cet atelier ?** * Vous avez des bases en Python * Vous avez déjà vu ou créé une API simple (par exemple avec Flask) — ou vous êtes curieux·se d’aller plus loin * Vous souhaitez comprendre comment les APIs modernes sont construites aujourd’hui 🧰 **À apporter** * Votre ordinateur portable avec Python 3.x installé * Un éditeur de code (VS Code recommandé) * À installer avant la session : pip install fastapi uvicorn requests * De la curiosité et de l’enthousiasme ! ✨ À la fin de cet atelier, vous repartirez avec votre propre API fonctionnelle — et une bonne compréhension de pourquoi FastAPI est en train de devenir un standard pour le développement backend moderne.

For our June meet-up, we will be welcoming Rik Hepworth, who will be delivering a talk on Azure Virtual Networks for developers Cloud was supposed to save us, but those dastardly networks followed us there! So many projects in the cloud now demand that we keep our traffic within the corporate network. But what does that mean for our applications, and how much do we need to understand as developers? Can’t we just leave it to the networking team? Let’s run through the fundamentals: stuff like DNS and address spaces, that are easy to mess up if you’re not paying attention. Let’s examine what’s meant by ‘hub and spoke’ or ‘split horizon DNS’. This isn’t a session for network professionals who already build and operate corporate systems at scale; this is a session for the developers who need to make sure their applications are going to work, who may not have spent years configuring switches and managing infrastructure, and who just need to know enough to get the job done and avoid the potholes on the journey. **Food** We have a selection of food available including Vegan options but if you'd like to know more please drop one of our organisers a message before the event via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/) If you would need assistance to leave the building in the event of an evacuation then please let us know via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/) **Schedule** Doors open from 18:00 Pizza at 18:20 Intro and welcome 18:40 Speaker Starts 19:00 Close \~21:00 (Don't feel bad if you have to leave early for a train/bus/lift home - no one will be offended) **Live Steam Link** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQq3cpjMXJc (Please like, subscribe, and share to show your support) **Travel** Train - James Street station is a 2-minute walk from the Lab. Liverpool Lime Street is approx 15-20 minutes walking distance. Driving - Underground parking available. Bicycle - Cycle rack available.

🚀Forget your job title, forget your powerpoints, and forget your elevator pitch: come join us at Chateau Moderne in Brussels on June 30th, 2026 for the Spring Edition of the Data Drinks! 📍The Data Drinks is an informal get-together for Belgium-based Data Professionals from all parts of the datasphere: strategy, leadership, data science, analytics, governance, security, architecture, ... It's a great opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with other data enthusiasts. Plus, you'll be able to get drinks and food to fuel the conversation. ✅Add the event to your work calendar, consider inviting a (data) friend, and if you want to connect with other professionals, you can join the data professionals group: https://lnkd.in/eqkpubKk #DataProfessionals #NetworkingEvent #Belgium #data

We do cycles of 4-6 weeks, with a progressive load, and a recovery week at the end of the cycle. Session: * 10 - 20’ warm up (easy run and drills) * Core session (ie. 6x5' - 2' recovery) * Cool down We run together during Warm-up, and cool down and tey to regroup during recovery time. Paces are not imposed (everyone runs at his/her own pace) given the intensity suggested. Notes: It's NOT required to have an activity tracker or smart watch to be able to follow the session, as I'll be giving signals with a whistle. Intervals training is not advised for total beginners. To have an idea, the average pace at the warm up is around 5'45"/km-6'15"/km so this pace should feel very comfortable ***Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability.*** By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.

Le concept ? Des événements où l’on mange bien, dans des lieux beaux, chaleureux et pleins de bonnes vibes. Bref : **fololo dans l’assiette, fololo dans l’ambiance.** À l’occasion des **66 ans de l’indépendance du Congo**, **Fololo Buffet** pose ses marmites cette fois-ci chez **[Flowers Forever Coffee](https://www.instagram.com/flowers_forever_coffee/)** pour deux soirées où la gastronomie congolaise est la vraie star. Au menu : un buffet congolais généreux avec **ngolo (poisson-chat)**, **malangwa (pangasius)**, **makayabu (morue salée)**, mais aussi **ntaba (chèvre)**, **poulet à la moambe (sauce au beurre de cacahuète)** et **poulet mayo**, accompagnés de **riz blanc**, **kwanga (bâton de manioc)** et **makemba (bananes plantains)**. Et comme au Congo, on ne vient pas seulement manger : on vient aussi rire, discuter et jouer. **Jeu de six**, **jeu de dames** et d’autres surprises seront au rendez-vous. 🎶 **Ambiance :** Rumba, Afrocongo & sapé floral 📅 **Dates :** 30 juin & 4 juillet 2026 🕕 **Heure :** 18h00 – 00h00 📍 **Lieu :** Flowers Forever Coffee – Brusselsstraat 55, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden (Terminus tram 9) 💶 **Prix :** 35 € – buffet à volonté Pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent réserver par virement : **TiiNaTii SRL** **IBAN : BE09 7340 7753 6957** **Communication : Date + prénom & nom** Un verre de **bissap (jus d’hibiscus)** ou de **tangawissi (jus de gingembre)** est offert aux personnes arrivant entre **18h00 et 20h00**. Les autres boissons sont disponibles à la carte. Venez entre Congolais, amoureux de la cuisine congolaise ou simples curieux. **NL**: \*Het concept? \*Evenementen waar je lekker eet, op mooie, warme en gezellige locaties met veel good vibes. Kortom: **fololo op je bord, fololo in de sfeer.** Ter gelegenheid van **66 jaar onafhankelijkheid van Congo** zet **Fololo Buffet** zijn potten en pannen neer bij **[Flowers Forever Coffee](https://www.instagram.com/flowers_forever_coffee/)** voor twee avonden waarop de Congolese gastronomie de echte ster van de avond is. Op het menu: een royaal Congolees buffet met **ngolo (meerval)**, **malangwa (pangasius)**, **makayabu (gezouten kabeljauw)**, maar ook **ntaba (geitenvlees)**, **poulet à la moambe (kip in pindasaus)** en **poulet mayo (kip met mayosaus)**, geserveerd met **witte rijst**, **kwanga (cassavestok)** en **makemba (bakbananen)**. En zoals in Congo kom je niet alleen om te eten: je komt ook om te lachen, te praten en te spelen. **Jeu de six**, **dammen** en andere verrassingen staan op het programma. 🎶 **Sfeer:** Rumba, Afrocongo & florale sape 📅 **Data:** 30 juni & 4 juli 2026 🕕 **Uur:** 18u00 – 00u00 📍 **Locatie:** Flowers Forever Coffee – Brusselsstraat 55, 1702 Dilbeek 💶 **Prijs:** 35 € – buffet à volonté Voor wie via overschrijving wil reserveren: **TiiNaTii SRL** **IBAN: BE09 7340 7753 6957** **Mededeling: Datum + voornaam & naam** Een glas **bissap (hibiscussap)** of **tangawissi (gembersap)** wordt aangeboden aan iedereen die aankomt tussen **18u00 en 20u00**. Andere dranken zijn à la carte verkrijgbaar. Kom langs met familie of vrienden, of je nu Congolese roots hebt, houdt van Congolees eten, of gewoon nieuwsgierig bent.

* **Booking + advance payment is necessary please in our online booking system** [click here](https://www.danceandzumbafun.com/book.html) **YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE -** **also for you :)** no matter your age, weight or physical shape. This is an «**open level**» class where beginners and experienced practioners are welcome! Our excellent teacher had 16 years' experience. She provides alternative postures during the class, adapted to your level, and will gently correct you when needed. Hatha yoga is ideal if you are looking to re-connect with your body and improve your physical health. It's practiced more slowly and with more static hold than other yoga types, allowing time to sink into deeper poses. It's thus ideal for **efficient stretching**, and a good choice for beginners. Thanks to your yoga practice you will **develop strength, increase flexibility, your physical balance and stability, and can also find inner balance and strengthen yourself mentally.** Our venue is spacious: you don't have to be too close to each other and it's easy to see the teacher. We ventilate with fresh air (not air condition). Please remember to bring your mat! **BOOKING NECESSARY PLEASE:** * **Booking + advance payment is necessary please in our online booking system** [click here](https://www.danceandzumbafun.com/book.html) (Email if you prefer to pay in cash.) **Your price choices:** \- No inscription fee\, no member fee\! \- You choose to pay per class or to buy a multiple class card at reduced price\. Online payment in the booking system\. If you prefer to pay in cash you need to email before\. \- 1 class = €15\, or €14 reduced price full time students <25 years\, unemployed all ages\, retired\. * 5-class "All classes" pass valid 6 weeks = 70 euros * 10-class "All classes" pass valid 12 weeks = 130 euros. * 20-class "All classes" pass valid 6 weeks = 220 euros. * 20-class "All classes" pass valid 6 months = 260 euros. The "All class" passes are valid for the Hatha Yoga, Muscle Tone & Strength, Muscle strengthening, and Zumba classes of your choice. **Practical info:** \- Address: Rue Doyen Boone 6\, 1040 Etterbeek\. \- Metro: Schuman or Merode\, Tram 81\, several bus lines\, free parking in the street or inside of Parc Cinquantenaire between the museums\. \- Bring your own mat please \(if you don't have one you can borrow one the first time: email to book it\!\)\. \- It can be nice to bring a blanket or sweater for the relaxation at the end\. \- Bring a water bottle \(you can fill it up by tap water at the venue\)\. \- Most participants arrive already in their sport outfit\, but you can get changed at the venue \(however no showers\)\. **Contact:** Questions? Email Sofie: [info@danceandzumbafun.com](mailto:info@danceandzumbafun.com) Our website: [www.danceandzumbafun.com](http://www.danceandzumbafun.com/) Booking system: [https://www.danceandzumbafun.com/book.html](https://www.danceandzumbafun.com/book.html) A WARM WELCOME to former and new participants! Sofie

Meet and make the new Friends✨❤️

✨ **Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background! 🍻 Large selection of **drinks and food** available 🌍 **Internationals, expats & locals** welcome 💪 Organized weekly **since early 2025** 🌳 We have a **private outdoor garden** at the back of the brasserie entirely reserved for our Meetup throughout the whole summer! 📱Please **join our WhatsApp community** via the following invite link for receiving all the latest updates regarding this and many other social events in Bruxelles: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 **Over 10,000 members** **overall in our multicultural and diverse Brussels community!** Many of our participants work in EU institutions, NGOs, tech and international organizations. The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network) 😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees each week**, with an age average of around 35 years old (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page). Many participants come with friends or colleagues, so feel free to bring someone along! 👩 Our events usually also attract a **balanced mix of men and women**, and many participants attend solo for the first time. The organizer and host of the event will help introduce you to other participants, in case you don't know anyone else yet when you first arrive at the event. Our events remain a relaxed international social meetup experience focused on friendship, conversation and community — **not a dating event.** 🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form) **.** Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛 . 📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles 📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!) **🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en) 📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing) . ✨ **Why you’ll love it**: ✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups! ✅ **Best time for newcomers:** 18:30–19:30, when it’s easier to meet people. ✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables ✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card! ✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available**. ✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0) ✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center. . 💬 **Stay connected with our Community**: ▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/) ▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0) ▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet) ▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/) . Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀 . 📧 **Got questions or comments?** Reach out to the **organizer Gabriele**: gabriele.mogni@gmail.com . **Our community values respect and inclusiveness**. If you ever feel uncomfortable, the organizer is present all evening to help. . 👉 Please **Sign Up via this page** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly. . *** #BrusselsMeetup #MeetupBrussels #BrusselsEvents #InternationalBrussels #MeetNewPeople #MakeNewFriends #InternationalFriends #ExpatsInBrussels #ExpatLifeBrussels #BrusselsSocial #SocialInBrussels #BrusselsLife #FridayVibes #AfterWorkBrussels #AfterWork #BrusselsCommunity #BrusselsNetworking #BrusselsExpats #FriendsInBrussels #InternationalCommunity #PlaceLuxembourg #EuropeanQuarter #EUQuarter #BrusselsByNight #WeekendInBrussels #ThingsToDoInBrussels #SocialEvents #SocialClub #EuroMeet #BrusselsActivities #YoungProfessionals #NetworkingBrussels #DiscoverBrussels #BrusselsPeople #MeetPeopleBrussels #NewInBrussels #BelgiumExpats #BrusselsLifestyle #FridayNightOut #InternationalMeetup #GlobalFriends #ExpatCommunity #BrusselsFun #WeekendPlans #CommunityEvents

**Join us for a relaxed Sunday morning meetup at Caffè Leopold in Porte de Namur!** We’ll meet from 11:30 to 13:30 to enjoy coffee, brunch, and easy conversations in a friendly atmosphere. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, practice English or French, and spend a nice Sunday morning together. Everyone is welcome — whether you come alone or with a friend. Just bring your good mood and be open to meeting others 😊 After the meetup, for those who want, we can also continue with lunch in a nearby place 🍽️ **📍 Location: Caffè Leopold, Porte de Namur** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/UvTUU1H59J4yatS86** **🕦 Time: Sunday, 11:30–13:30** **☕ What to expect: Coffee, casual conversations, friendly people, and a relaxed Sunday vibe.** Join the WhatApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EimXMXyRBjo7PfHRoVc1j7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EimXMXyRBjo7PfHRoVc1j7) Personal number: 0471695419

Making the new Friends after work or in your vacation.

Walk Through Roman History, Hidden Catacombs & the Hills of Limburg Escape Brussels for a full-day community adventure to the charming medieval town of Valkenburg — where Roman history, scenic landscapes, underground tunnels, and meaningful social connection come together. Together, we’ll explore one of the Netherlands’ oldest tourist towns through a unique 9.5 km immersive walking experience inspired by the ancient Via Belgica, the Roman road connecting the French coast to the German Rhineland. Along the way, we’ll discover the story of Magistrate Titus Tertinius Cornutus, walk through Valkenburg’s historic streets and green hills, enjoy a relaxed group lunch, and visit the fascinating Roman Catacombs hidden beneath the town. Whether you’re joining solo or with friends, this experience is designed for people who enjoy culture, nature, slow travel, and meeting open-minded international people. People increasingly seek experiences that create belonging, shared memories, and real-world connection — especially around outdoor and social activities. --- ## 🌍 Event Type **Community Event** --- ## ✨ Highlights *Scenic 9.5 km guided audio walk through Valkenburg * Roman storytelling experience inspired by the Via Belgica *Visit to the famous Roman Catacombs * Medieval streets, castle views & Limburg landscapes *Relaxed social atmosphere for internationals & locals * Group lunch in a local restaurant *Easy train escape from Brussels * Ideal for solo joiners --- ## 🏛 Experience Overview Valkenburg is unlike anywhere else in the Netherlands. Built around marlstone hills and crossed by the Geul River, the town combines Roman heritage, underground passageways, medieval architecture, and a relaxed countryside atmosphere. During this immersive experience, we’ll follow a special Roman-themed audio route inspired by real archaeological discoveries found in the region, including Roman villas, watchtowers, and artefacts connected to the Via Belgica. The walk combines storytelling, nature, culture, and social connection — the kind of intentional travel experiences people increasingly value today. We’ll also descend into the mysterious Roman Catacombs, a fascinating underground reconstruction inspired by ancient Roman burial chambers and early Christian catacombs. --- ## 🗓️ Plan / Itinerary ### Morning *Meet at Brussels Central Station * Train departure around 9:00 AM *Relaxed journey to Valkenburg * Introduction & community welcome ### Midday *Start Roman audio walking route * Explore Valkenburg’s medieval centre *Scenic viewpoints & historical stops * Group lunch at a local restaurant ### Afternoon *Continue the Via Belgica experience * Visit the Roman Catacombs *Free time for coffee, photos, or local exploration ### Evening * Return by train to Brussels *Estimated arrival around 9:00 PM *If the group reaches 30+ participants, a private coach may be organised instead of train travel.* --- ## 📍 Meeting Point ### Brussels Central Station Exact meeting instructions and WhatsApp group details will be shared with participants before departure. --- ## 💶 Price / Contribution ### Sunday Vacations Community Contribution * **Explorer Members:** €5 ***Voyager Members: **Free ** *Ambassador Members: **Free ### Additional Costs Participants cover their own: *Train ticket (unless coach is organised) * Food & drinks *Roman Catacombs entrance ticket If a private coach is organised, an additional transport contribution will apply. VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code. --- ## 🌟 Membership ### Sunday Vacations Memberships * Explorer — starting at €5/year *Voyager — starting at €50/year * Ambassador — starting at €150/year Voyager and Ambassador members enjoy free access to selected community events like this one. Sunday Vacations is built around meaningful social experiences, cultural discovery, and community connection for internationals and locals in Belgium. Expats consistently rank social connection and ease of building friendships among the most important parts of life abroad. --- ## 👥 Who This Is For This experience is perfect for: *International professionals * Expats & locals in Brussels *Solo joiners * Nature & culture lovers *History enthusiasts * Curious explorers *People looking for meaningful social experiences No hiking experience required — just a reasonable fitness level for a 9.5 km walk with some gentle hills. --- ## 🎒 What To Bring * Comfortable walking shoes *Water bottle * Weather-appropriate clothing *Earphones for the audio experience * Power bank recommended *Passport or ID * Good energy & curiosity --- ## ⚠️ Important Notes *The route is approximately 9.5 km * Some areas may include uneven surfaces or hills *Train schedules may slightly affect timing * Participants are responsible for arriving on time *The audio experience works best with earphones * Coach transport depends on minimum participation numbers --- ## ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a community organiser and not as a travel agency. Transport, restaurants, venues, and attractions may be operated by independent third-party providers. Participants remain responsible for their own travel documents, personal insurance, health coverage, and personal belongings. Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the Belgian legal volunteer insurance framework. --- ## ❤️ Call To Action Join us for a unique day where Roman history, hidden underground worlds, nature, and international community come together just a short journey from Brussels. Come solo. Leave connected. Limited spots available.

Join us for an energetic and fun Punjabi Bhangra workshop in the heart of Brussels! **Early Bird Offer:** The first **10 participants join for FREE**. After the first 10 registrations, tickets are available at our special promotional price of **just €5**. **Location:** Near **Place du Luxembourg**, Brussels. No prior dance experience is required—everyone is welcome! **Registration & Confirmation:** It is mandatory to send us a message to confirm and reserve your spot. If we do not receive a confirmation message, you will be placed on the waitlist and will not be eligible for the “first 10 free participants” offer. **Location Details:** The exact address will be shared only with confirmed participants. **🎶💃 Get Ready to Move, Groove & Feel Alive! 🕺🔥** **✨ Join Our LIVE workshop in Brussels** Feeling tired after work or school? Need a burst of energy and fun in your day? Our high-energy Bhangra dance classes are the perfect escape — full of music, movement, and pure joy, right from your home! **🌟 Why Join Me?** ✅ Easy-to-follow sessions ✅ Perfect for **kids, teens, and adults** ✅ Great way to stay **active, fit, and stress-free** ✅ Dance like a star – no experience needed! ✅ Learn iconic moves and upbeat routines Whether you're a student, a working professional, or a parent looking for a fun break — this class is for YOU! Let’s dance, laugh, and light up your day — **Bhangra style! 💥** ***P.S. - Planning a wedding or party?*** *If you're looking to **learn Indian dance for a special event**—be it a **wedding performance, sangeet choreography, or a fun group dance for a party**—we’ve got you covered! We offer tailored sessions to help you shine on your big day and create memories that last a lifetime.*

*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.* A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest): * Frame Debugger & performance tooling * Addressables & additive scene workflows * Input System, localization, responsive UI * AI integration approaches * DevOps & LiveOps experiences * Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing * Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems * Weird Unity quirks we've all run into Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity. **Introduction:** Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You * Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers * Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions * Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling * Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox * Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries * Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images * Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components * Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors * Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder: * **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:** * Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites. * **Template Building:** * Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.

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Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.